Love this spot! One of our favorites. Good food and service and the best gluten free pizza crust in town!

Kylie is the best. We love her. She always knows what we want and is so happy. Love Crust!!

Amazing service from Kylie! She was quick, efficient and took great care of me! I will be coming again!

Hey Hey Kids! First time at Crust Simply Italian...and there's nothing Krusty here...no clowns either. Stepping inside I expected a more intimate atmosphere, but was met with hard floors, open space in a more industrial-style building. Not typically my go-to setting as places like this can be quite loud. It was louder than I like inside with some 80s rock playing and voices echoing around...but after a few minutes it didn't bother me anymore. Our server was great and gave us a rundown on their menu and specialties. We were drawn to try the whipped ricotta appetizer and glad we did...it was unlike any appetizer I've had before...basically a smooth and sweet spread for the bread that accompanied it. We each ordered a pasta dish for our main meal...I got a spicy sausage pasta and my wife ordered the Tortellini alla Panna. The pasta was perfect sized for dinner and I was able to get a few bites of the tortellini from my wife. Both dishes were excellent. I spied a few dishes from around the restaurant and everything looked good. The to-go section was bustling with activity the entire time and the place was full except a few seats at the bar. I definitely will return and try some different dishes or their pizza! Thanks Crust for the great evening! read more

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The food was amazing here! I got myself a Chicken Alfredo, I wish they had broccoli but other than that it was very creamy and delicious. My boyfriend got the New York, he scarfed it down no problem. He wishes the ranch serving was bigger but the server happily brought him more. The server was very nice and friendly, he made sure everything was good. The ambiance was great, I loved the vibes, the music and atmosphere. The place was pretty empty wich I find nice. Overall 10/10 I'd definitely come back here again as well as recommend it to others! read more

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We've been coming here for dinner with family and friends quite often, and the food has always been great. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing. I made a reservation for a family of four and arrived on time during an early dinner period when the restaurant was not yet full. Because we were dining with a toddler and a baby, I politely asked if we could be seated indoors. There were several empty tables inside, but the hostess insisted that those tables were reserved. When I mentioned that I also had a reservation, her response was dismissive and came across as rude. She seemed annoyed and said, "So what? Do you want to sit outside or not?" The weather wasn't terrible, but with two young children, I had hoped for a little more understanding and flexibility. My husband was upset enough that he wanted to leave, but we stayed to avoid disrupting dinner for our kids. The food was still very good, which is why this experience was so surprising. I would recommend additional customer service training for the hostess staff, as the quality of service should match the quality of the food. read more

What a beautiful day for Italian pizza we had late lunch here. Upon walking in we're greeted right away with genuine smiles! Front desk lady was so sweet! She seated us and a waitress came by also so kind. I love it when we just feel welcomed & taken care of. So 1,000% service was there! Food was delicious! Perfect amount of spicy & savoryness, bread balls was good not sure what it's called but I posted pictures. They had a $10 lunch special as well. You get a slice of pizza & salad! Great deal! Overall we left so fully & happy! read more

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First time visiting Crust and I thought it was just okay. I ordered the ricotta appetizer and that was probably the best part of my meal. The bread was soft and well paired with the ricotta. However, I ordered the angel hair pomodoro and added chicken, and the pasta itself needed more sauce. My mother in law also ended up having to order a side of sauce for her pasta as well. Service was great though, our server was constantly filling up our drinks and got our orders in quick. With us being a bigger party, our food did take a bit to come out. read more

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At a restaurant called Crust I'd expect the bruschetta bread to be crustier. Toasted. Formidable. Hefty. The texture was lowkey distracting. Ordered the mushroom bruschetta which didn't end up in our trio. It sounded delicious and I'd love to report, but through no fault of my own I'm unable to do so. Whatever we were served, the ingredients themselves were tasty tho. The husband ordered the veggie calzone, and I got the meatball sub. Meatball sub tasted fine. Very fine. All the boxes were checked. Did they go above and beyond? Not really. Flavor felt processed and mass produced. Perfunctory. The husband was impressed w his veggie calzone. Tasted homemade. Service was uninvested, but the wine was flowing so I'm not mad abt it. read more

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Had a great meal here a few weeks ago. The wait on a Friday evening was maybe an hour or less, I can't remember, but not bad. Our server was beyond great, the food was tasty, and the drinks were flowing. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We made a 6 PM indoor reservation by phone, and the hostess who took it was very kind and professional, which made us look forward to returning. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to that first impression. We were seated outside despite reserving inside, and after dealing with several flies around our food, we had to request multiple times before finally be moved indoors - carrying most plates ourselves. Once inside, service felt disorganized. Salads arrived while appetizer plates were still on the table, and several dishes came out cold. Calamari was okay, garlic knots okay. I'd skip the bacon wrapped shrimp. My short rib was extremely tough and cold, so I sent it back. My house salad was not dressed properly and scarce of veg. My son's Caesar salad arrived without chicken, and my other son's pizza also came out cold and in the shape of a pizza peel. Not sure if this is meant to be creative but it does cut down on quality of pizza and taste. Also costs the establishment less. The manager offered a slice of pizza - we accepted. It arrived much later and went uneaten, due to it being a slice of focaccia with melted cheese on top and 2 slices of pepperoni. yet we were initially charged $10 for it (it was removed when we asked). Our server was kind and apologetic throughout, but overall there seemed to be little coordination between staff and kitchen, and no manager checked in despite multiple issues. read more

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My husband and I decided to stop in on Mother's Day in the late afternoon for an early dinner. Of course, they were extremely busy with reservations, so we ended up sitting at the bar. We had a small issue initially and ended up speaking with a manager, who was fantastic. They also happened to be running a special where moms received a buy one meal, get one free entrée, so that was a nice surprise for Mother's Day. While waiting for our meals, I ordered an Aperol Spritz. My husband ordered Grandma's Pasta, and I ordered the special, which was some kind of chicken in a wine sauce. I opted for crispy chicken instead of grilled. When my meal first came out, it had grilled chicken, so they had to remake it. The manager came back and even comped us a dessert for the inconvenience, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the second time my meal came out, it was still grilled chicken, and it looked overcooked as well. At this point, my husband had already finished his meal while I was still waiting for mine. The bartender apologized again, and they fired it a third time. Thankfully, it finally came out correctly, and it was very good. Despite the issues with my meal, the manager and bartender truly stepped up and took care of us in a big way. Crust is still a favorite in my book because when something goes wrong, they know how to make it right and take care of their customers. I will definitely be back. read more

CRUST... I mean, with a name like that, the crust had better be good, right?! Well, I'm happy to report they absolutely understand what's up -- and they even offer a gluten-free crust that is seriously next level! We were lucky enough to be seated with Kailey, who also happens to be GF, which made the whole ordering experience so easy and fun. It's always such a treat when someone gets it and can help guide you through the menu! To start, we shared the bacon-wrapped shrimp as an appetizer (I skipped the bread, but my husband happily took care of that part ). The shrimp were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor -- such a yummy way to kick things off! For my main, I ordered Nicky's Burrata Pizza with the GF crust and holy smokes... this pizza was incredible! It had the perfect little kick of spice, the burrata was dreamy, and the crust? PHENOMENAL. Like truly -- you would never guess it was gluten-free. Total pizza bliss! And because we clearly have zero self-control around good pizza, we were way too full to tackle dessert there... so we took the GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte home to enjoy later. Let me just say... WOW. Ooey, gooey, rich, chocolatey perfection. And once again, you'd never know it was GF! All in all, this place was a huge win for the gluten-free crowd. Amazing food, great service, and a crust that absolutely lives up to the name! read more

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Loved Crust! I am big into wood fire pizza and this pizza surprised me by how good it was. The sauce was the right level of sweet to savory, and the cheese was fresh mozzarella on top so wasn't greasy at all! The servers were really friendly and attentive as well. Everyone in our group raved about their food! read more

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Great place! Loved the vibe and decor of the restaurant, Upscale, very clean, very classy. Service was as expected. No complaints, prompt, polite. The food was solid!! Had the chicken parm and a pappardelle with a bolognese. Both were excellent. Only complaint wad the roll I got was very hard/dry. But everything else was solid so Ill stick with 5 stars. Would return. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Chicken Parmesan, was perfection!! - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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First time in East Valley and needed quick dinner after flying in. One of few places that actually takes reservations. Cute place but VERY loud. Took good 15 minutes before anyone approached the table and the service was oh so slow... out of wine bottle listed on the menu. When you order foods comes out within minutes, salad and dinner entree was not stacked up.. just had that " chain restaurant" feel. Might try it one more time.... read more

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So good! I had the best time at crust with family and friends! I had the garlic knots and they flew out of our table so fast never got a chance to take a picture lol! The best! My entree was the chicken parm and it was delicious! The place is cute, casual/cozy! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Brought the family here for dinner. The restaurant was busy. There were 2 hosts accommodating guests. The entrance line soon began to pile in the front with other eager guests. There's no sign in sheet which led to a rude guy cutting and was seated before us. The hosts didn't even ask who was next in line. I don't recommend strollers in the restaurant. Every space was tight and not enough room to move around or park. I got the eggplant Parmesan which was delicious 9/10! I wish I had a little bit more sauce though. The spaghetti was decent. The short rib pasta was "short" of meat and more so mushroom. Great flavors. Service was ok. I'd like to come back on a weekday, maybe it'll be better. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Eggplant Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Kylie is always such a joy!! She has a positive attitude and we love sitting at her bar! She also makes the best Aeperol Spritz!! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Aeperol Spritz - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I met my friends for Happy Hour & was pleasantly surprised how amazing our experience was! Kylie was our server & was so fun & fabulous! The charcuterie board was a perfect snack with my wine! Will def be back! read more

Came in here for dinner the other night and luckily got a table before the dinner rush swarmed in. Sat inside this time. Love the decor inside the restaurant. Our server was very friendly and prompt. Got us situated with a glass of wine and put our order in. I had a pasta dish and hubby had a calzone. Both entrees were outstanding! Love the freshness of the food and the simplicity of it. It's not smothered in too much sauce. I was able to enjoy the pasta and taste it. Hubby said calzone was really good. He will order it again. read more

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We recently ordered takeout from here and sadly were underwhelmed with the food. Personally I didn't feel that the quality of the pizza was worth the price point-the pizza was mediocre in flavor and taste. It was a generous portion though, which I appreciated. I would be willing to try this restaurant again (and order something a different on the menu) in hopes that it might be better the second time around. read more

We stopped here last week for dinner on my wife's birthday. Just so you know this restaurant has an absolutely amazing birthday deal if you sign up for the loyalty Club. Not only that but the loyalty club is completely the best one I've ever participated in. You earn rewards so fast with it. My wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, her usual, and the meatballs are fantastic. Nice size portion of food, enough for her to take some for lunch the next day. I got the calzone and it was also delicious and huge. Mckenna was our waitress she was friendly and efficient. She made the meal even more enjoyable by stopping back to check just the right amount of times to make sure we were having an enjoyable evening. Restaurant is clean, cool vibe inside. Maybe the only issue I would say is it might be just a hair on the loud side when it's full. But I definitely will be going back read more

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I have been to this crust location a few times now and it's always good! Never had a bad meal. This time I got the pesto grilled chicken sandwich with French fries and it was really good! The sandwich looked very bready at first, but the bread was incredibly light and fluffy, not dense and heavy. The pesto had good flavor too. I do wish there were more sun dried tomatoes though. The fries were the perfect shoe string crispy fry. Overall had a great lunch with my family! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Chicken sandwich with fries - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Been coming here since it opened and it's a go-to spot for pizza for us. The one at Cooley Station is amazing and consistent. We used to love Casanova Brothers but they closed after Covid, and this pizza is very reminiscent of theirs, which is a high compliment coming from me. Prices are reasonable and I've recently taken to getting takeout from them too. Definitely a crowd pleaser. They have a full bar that looks pretty chill if you're into that kind of thing, and the outdoor seating is wonderful in the winter, excellent in the spring, and tolerable on summer evenings early in the season before the night time heat isn't so tolerable anymore. There are not a lot of flies outside at this location for what is worth. Staff is always attentive and nice. It can get busy around happy hour but they are definitely hustling. read more

Krystal and Kylie are the best they make the experience special every time we come in and the food is always good love this place that's why we come all the time read more

Kylie and Krystal are amazing!!! Love them and the food!!love love love love love !!!!!!!

The restaurant was very busy the night that we visited. We sat at the bar and Krystal took care of us and was amazing. She waited on us and took care of our every need. I will definitely be coming back and sitting at the bar again soon. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Krystal!! - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Crust is thee best. First time trying this. Ordered take out for a specific time. Easy to go area and food was ready to go when promised. Portion sizes were great! Flavor was amazing! Ordered chicken parmesan, chicken Alfredo, and clam linguine. All were tasty and flavorful!! Ordered was accurate and customer service at pick up was great! Convenient location and an unmatched ambiance. 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Stopped by here for a quick lunch. The place is pretty modern casual appearance to it. We were seated right away during lunch, wasnt too crowded. I tried the Grilled Chicken Campania. The sandwich was kinda big and lot of fries. The fig jam flavor was really good, the sandwich and the ingredients felt quite fresh. They also have a lunch special for the pizza by the slice with an option of a drink as well. My friend had the short rib pasta and said it was pretty good and portions were good as well. read more

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Krystal was amazing she guided us as first time guests on what to order! We will be back

Love this place service is great food is great... I really think they messed up by changing their bread on the lunch Meatball sub... New bread in no way compares to the old bread... Nobody likes sesame seeds on a meatball sub... please bring the old back... same with the garlic knots. This will probably be my last lunch sandwich. They just don't taste the same anymore. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We shared a charcuterie board, calzone and arugula salad, all below our expectations. Calzone had a soft crust as opposed to a true crust. Salad not so good and charcuterie meh. We also picked the worst place at the bar, the entire time they made all the drinks right in front of us, very unpleasant. The service was good but otherwise this is off our list! read more

Food is delicious, great gluten free options. Ambiance is great. From date night to a family dinner outing this is a fav for sure

We love this Crust location! Krystal is always so amazing when we sit at the bar. She makes tasty recommendations, knows our drinks of preference and always keeps them filled! I love the hot Lil roni which was also recommended by Krystal. The ambiamce can suit casual to intimate, it is always clean, and staff have all always been great! read more

Kylie makes the Best Drinks! Love this place! I get a pizza from here every time and she has the best recommendations!

The service was absolutely outstanding. Friendly. Courteous, and available. The staff were great. My issue was with the food and general ambience. The ambiance was loud. Concrete floors, tile walls, hard surfaces ensured a noisy environment. Toss in a bunch of screaming children and I think you get the picture. The food was ok. Not great, but ok. Not quite even Olive Garden. I ordered the linguine frutti d mare. 3 clams, 2 muscles, a small handful of rubbery octopus rings, and 3 shrimp. Although I love garlic, finding 9 raw cloves in my meal was pushing it. Also, the concept of Italian bread has eluded this restaurant. The bread served was right from Golden Corral. I guess I'm giving up on finding decent Italian food in the east valley. read more

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Amazing place! Love half off bottles of wine on Mondays. We go at least once every two weeks. Service is great and they have a huge bar. Patio is perfect for cooler weather. Kylie is the best bartender! read more

Wish I could give 3.5 stars. 4 is pushing it but 3 is too low. This was our third time back. We came on a Saturday around 7. Staff seemed stressed and not vibing. They were talking about how our server wasn't pre bussing his tables. Not sure if it flustered him or what the issue was but he was nowhere to be seen after that. When he did come around he was good but it would be a good 30 mins in between when we would see him. I would not come here again if I had somewhere to be. I had to ask for our check multiple times and just was not satisfied with the service. The pizza is really good though and the house salad was great. Drinks were good, I wanted to try more than more but couldn't risk it after it took more than 20 mins to get my first one. read more

Great location and large bar seating. I've been twice and the staff is incredible - very friendly! Happy hour portions are HUGE! Not in love with their marinara sauce flavor, but the butter cake is worth returning for. read more