Food and ambiance was great, but waitress has horrible, first she forgot my husband's ice tea and we had to ask twice for it, second, we ordered a pizza to go and she never placed the order, we figured it out when we went to pay. She never checked on us and most of party drank water and never got refills. Only rating 5 stars for food. read more

Connor M was a great server . Food was great ambience great. Good to have new restaurant to choose from

The food was great, the drinks were amazing but we received the best service and customer service from Juliana Bellamy. She was funny, knowledgeable and took care of us all like Kings and Queens. I will be highly recommending Crust to all my friends in Trilogy at Vistancia and tell them they must be served my Juliana Bellamy. 5 stars for all parts of our experience!! read more

Crust Simply Italian absolutely knocked it out of the park. Every dish we tried was fantastic, and it's one of those places where you leave already planning your next visit. We started with the garlic knots, and they were everything you could want: warm, buttery, perfectly garlicky, and huge! Soft on the inside with just the right amount of seasoning, they disappeared from the table in no time. The Limoncello Spritz was the perfect summer cocktail. Bright, refreshing, and just the right balance of sweet and tart. The citrusy zest kept it from being overly sweet and made it incredibly easy to sip. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the warm salad, but it ended up being one of my favorite things we ordered. It was hearty and satisfying without feeling heavy. The combination of warm ingredients with the fresh greens was so well balanced and full of flavor. We also ordered the truffle fries, which were crispy, flavorful, and addictive. But the real star was the dipping sauce, it took the fries to another level. I could've happily eaten that dip with just about anything on the menu. From the food to the atmosphere, everything made for a wonderful meal. If you're in the Peoria area and craving Italian, Crust Simply Italian is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Good. Nice outdoor seating, loved the calamari and pasta dishes. Go Cubs.Need 85 characters, so thinking about some Cubs history. Ernie Banks is a favorite and so is Ethan Happ. read more

Three of us went to celebrate a b'day. First - Our server; she had a name. What was it? I don't remember, but I remember her. She was the BEST! I wanted to have her sit down and have lunch with us. Friendly, charming, entertaining, knew her stuff and very efficient. Dang, I wish I could remember her name! Second - We all thought the food was great. We shared a phenomenal Whipped Feta appetizer. One of us had a pasta dish (she almost licked her plate) two of us had a big salad (SUPER!). We shared the birthday dessert. I forget what it was, but it had whipped cream and it was good!!! Third - Ambiance. Nicely laid out, but like all restaurants today, it was noisy. Hard to have a conversation. Fourth - Price. What can I say? It was a little pricy, but it was soooo good. What's that saying? You get what you pay for. Check it out. read more

This place had average food and ok service, the charcuterie board was good, our drinks didn't come until way after our entree. I got the blackberry mule and it didn't have any vodka or ginger beer-- mostly tasted like punch. The pasta alla Scottsdale was unseasoned, the pasta itself over cooked and kinda soupy. We could never find our waitress to ask for anything to help. My fiancée ate as much as he could because we were starved. However I did like linguine and clams-- I just add red pepper and oregano. It's indoor outdoor seating seems like the place holds a lot of people, the busser was great and helped as much as he could! read more

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Sydney our Server is so nice, friendly and very accommodating. Ambiance is nice, it's brand new, very clean and organized. Beautiful Bar, Great Patio Area with Mister and Fans. Calamari is okay, peppers in our estimation were to HOT! Meatball Parmesan Sandwich is excellent, meatballs taste homemade as does the Baguette. Salmon BLT is average, Salmon was overdone, bacon is perfect & shoestring fries were good. Both sandwich's are huge, enough to share. We will be back to try their pizza and pasta dishes. Just a suggestion; clean silverware before wrapping for spots & food left on after washing. read more

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Had a great experience the day after they opened to the public. (After their soft opening) Three of us arrived for happy hour and ordered a Marguerite Pizza, calamari, and fries to start. Pizza was shaped as a large wine glass and cut in eight pieces. We had asked for and received a crispy crust. It was perfect. The calamari was plentiful and nicely done and the thin fries were lovely and crisp per my friend's request. Then we ordered clam linguini, meatball sandwich and side salad. Clam linguini was a generous portion. Taste was good. Not the best he'd ever had but certainly better than others. Happy with the amount of linguini. Can never understand why restaurants give small portions of pasta when it costs so little to be generous. Meatball was my friend's "very best meatball" that she's ever had. And my side salad was fresh and had an excellent dressing. We ended with their homemade tiramisu. Also yummy. We ran into friends who ended up ordering the same things and they too thought everything was great. Most of the 6oz pours were on happy hour with fair prices. We met their CEO while there and she was very sweet and also a local. Considering it was only their first days of opening we were impressed at how well things went. You often have to give a lot of grace to openings. All said, we are so happy to have Crust in town. read more

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Great new location for the Crust Simply Italian, located on the west side. I have been a big fan of the Crust in Chandler for a long time, and was extremely excited to check out the Peoria location. The Peoria location is now my new favorite, the restaurant is larger, the service is great, and the food is quick! Walking up the restaurant is a fun experience, there is a giant archway with the restaurants name and a beautiful grass area with a mini playground. The food was phenomenal! We ordered the Calamari as an appetizer, it was so good that I didn't get a picture of it until after a fourth of it was left. The Calamari is cooked perfectly, it is not tough and the size of the rings and tentacles are perfect. I also ordered the Large Ceasar Salad and the salad was great, it had a great balance of dressing to lettuce and was not soggy. I also ordered the linguine white clam sauce pasta and it was great. The dish has chopped clams throughout it and shelled clams. The pasta was cooked perfectly with the perfect amount of sauce. The pasta was not too fishy and it had a nice kick from the red peppers. I would recommend checking out the Crust Simply Italian Peoria! read more

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Excellent meal, I'm not a pasta person and they meal to include chicken Parmesan and a salad. Excellent service and atmosphere. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Chicken Parmesan, and an Italian cob salad - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We tied out the new Crust restaurant in Peoria yesterday. We were familiar with Crust, having frequented their Scottsdale location. What a nice restaurant, large roomy and lively. We arrived during happy hour and were able to take advantage of those specials. We had appetizers and entrees and everything was delicious. The food service was a little slow, but that was expected with a new establishment. We will definitely go there again. read more

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We went for Easter (after church) to try out the "new"restaurant and we were pretty blown away. Pizza was good although greasy! But omg the Chicken sandwich/sub even for a person who's not a big sub eater...it was absolutely the best I've ever had. Everyone tried it from the 2 people who ordered it and the whole table was raving about it. Everyone's food was good and service was very good and attentive, but you just HAVE to try that chicken sandwich! We had a lovely corner booth that was comfortable and the vibe was laid back but nice! So it was hard not to like this place. We will be back! Price was pretty middle of the road, so overall happy customers. read more

Nice atmosphere, easy parking, fantastic service, I have never been more impressed by service with a restaurant. They were checking in, refilling water/drinks, and all extremely happy/nice. We each ordered a dinner, but only one came out. the second dinner came out about 20 mins after the first. It was fine, we weren't in a hurry, & all the servers/manager kept checking in and gave us a free dessert (which we were stuffed but ate anyways because it was DELICIOUS). Overall, the food and service was fantastic, the kitchen just needs to time meals a bit better so everyone at the table gets theirs at the same time. Yes, we would go back, one small hiccup did not ruin our outing. read more

Wow. Just wow. Finally, a great Italian place in the neighborhood. We have been waiting for this! Location is awesome, lots of seating inside and out, garage doors on two sides to enjoy the beautiful weather and upbeat music you can hear but also hold a conversation. AND...tucked away by the side to-go entrance is a speakeasy - The Raven - swanky, complete with craft cocktails and its own menu. Started off with the Limoncello Spritz, which was perfectly cool and refreshing for a hot day. Oh, and it's housemade Limoncello! Also tried Crust's Sangiovese Blend. Both great choices. As for the menu, we had a difficult time deciding, because SO MANY CHOICES so I've already planned what I'm eating the next six visits! The meatballs and ricotta were a perfect pairing and the Sweet Little 'Roni was anything but little. Both delicious. I was excited to see Chicken Francese on the menu since it's almost nonexistent in AZ, and even more pleased that it was prepared so perfectly. Easily a favorite. We did save room for cannoli, cheesecake and butter cake and would rank them in that order. Cannoli crust was just the right amount of crisp and though I was a little disappointed when I didn't see chocolate chips, all was right again when I took the first bite and found they were inside! Kudos to the staff. All were super friendly and seemed as excited as we were to be there. read more

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I'm so disappointed because I know this is probably a great place but OMG even the next day eating the pizza cold my mouth is still on fire. I am not a fan of spicy hot food so I don't order it. I ordered the supreme pizza I think it was called. It said nothing at all about it being spicy and my mouth is just on fire from trying to eat it. Everything we ordered was just ridiculously spicy/hot so I cannot even tell if it was that good. I wasted alot of money I can say that. All the staff was really wonderful though. Being from the Northeast I was so excited to find and try an Italian restaurant:( read more

Crust Simply Italian - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

My 1st time to Crust. I have to say the parking sucks. The parking lot is really small and if it is full you have to park far away. It was a Friday night and pretty busy. So I'll rate the service after another trip. The food was really good and prices reasonable. I recommend you give them a try. read more

This place never disappoints! The location, service and food is always amazing! Sat at the bar today and Gabi and Sunny were amazing! Very attentive and friendly! I had the Penne Alla Scottsdale which was amazing! My husband got the Big John Pizza! House Cabernet and margaritas were super yummy! Love this place! They were a little busy but Sunday lunch hour but our food came out sooner than expected! Love the atmosphere and the patio is perfect for our AZ weather! Definitely one of our favorite places! Thank you Gabi and Sunny! read more

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Great food, large portions and great service! I highly recommended this restaurant to my family and friends.

Great service and great food. My husband loves the lasagna and i had the eggplant Parmesan. Both very good. Grandson said their meatballs were his favorite. read more

Chop Chop Hero and fries ($15): A big time letdown for traditional Italian sandwich lovers. It is essentially an over-dressed salad on a roll with less than an ounce of meat, rather than a hearty, piled-high sub. The "sandwich" falls apart as the salad pieces slide out w/ each bite, forcing me give up and eat it with a fork. Don't get me wrong - I applaud their cajones for maximizing profit margins on a staple sandwich--saving on meat costs by serving a salad on a roll (w/ less than 1 oz of meat) --but charging $15 ($20+ with tax and tip) for mostly lettuce is a ripoff. Fries: Overcooked shoe-string fries that tasted like stale, crunchy potato chips. Thats usually the problem with these skinny fries - they get overcooked easily. Overall - Im going a 1/5. The exceptional ambience/service almost moved it to a 2/5. Unfortunately - the food was such a terrible value and not offering a proper Italian sandwich at an Italian Pizza place is unacceptable. Real Italian men want salad for the ladies but offer a man a real sandwich for crying out loud. Skip this spot unless you prefer foo-foo Pizza or the bland tasting "New York-style" pizza. The staple Italian sandwich most of these places serve isn't really available here. At $20+ after tax and tip, the value just isn't there. read more

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Love the atmosphere. Pizzas are good. Pasta has been good at times and other times not cooked enough. BUT ...chicken was DRY and old on a Caesar Salad today. They were nice enough to bring a new fresh made chicken breast. However!! It was old and dry as well. We will keep giving it a chance. Want them to succeed and love the location Manager was sweet and took it off the bill. Much appreciated! We'll be back read more

Crust Simply Italian - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Went into here a few weeks ago, and I walked out after waiting thirty minutes for some kind of sign at the bar that I would be served.I didn't get any so I left. I decided to give it a second chance and I'm so glad I did. I sat at the bar again and had one of the best bartenders ever. Jay was on top of things and I got great service from her never had a ask for anything.She was always there offering something. I will go back here due to this great service.I received on my second visit. read more

Slow paying bill. Meatball sandwich food. Ambience superior. Not enough handicap parking read more

Food was delicious- great happy hour selection of food too. Waitress Katelynn was very helpful in finding new options- meatball appetizer, Farm salad and little Roni pizza all were amazing. Chicken Parm is big enough for 2! Great recommendations from our server. Great atmosphere and music, we will be back! read more

We were looking forward to this but left very disappointed. Staff were nice but The Food was just really bad. At best, Basic. plain At worst: some dishes at our table were not even edible read more

We tried our first outing at Crust and loved everything we ordered. The happy hour is a really good deal with $6 wine and decent food offerings. Pleasantly surprised about that as a lot of happy hours aren't worth it. We sat on the patio and while it was hot out it was nice on the patio with misters and fans. I would have given five stars but the service was iffy. We had to ask the food runners for silverware and wine before happy hour was over. We will definitely be going back. read more

Just wanted to say I enjoyed lunch at Crust on Father's Day and had no idea they were letting fathers eat for free that day. They did not charge my friend or I for our pasta dishes. I eat there often and will continue. I hope that generous offer brings tons of business their way. Thank u ! read more

Katelyn was outstanding. Would highly recommend her. Food was delicious. Must get Desert. read more

This place is in a great location and very nice inside and out. Parking is terrible however, I had to park far away by Safeway. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Nice cocktails as well! Be aware that the 20 inch New York pizzas are huge! Each one has 8 large slices. read more

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Crust is a fantastic new addition to the neighborhood, especially if you're craving authentic East Coast-style Italian food. They've only been open for a few weeks, so you can tell they're still working through some early growing pains, but the food and potential more than makes up for it. My wife and I have been numerous times already. Everything we tried was delicious. From fresh salads to their pizzas, pastas, and cannolis, the quality really stands out. The proteins, especially the chicken, are noticeably high quality, which isn't always the case at some places. The portions are solid and the value is great for what you're getting. The atmosphere is one of the highlights. It's lively, inviting, and you can tell people are genuinely enjoying themselves. The bar area is always buzzing in a good way, and the overall vibe works whether you're there for a date night, a family dinner, a business meeting, or just an easy night out. They also have a speakeasy called the Raven. I've only had a quick look during their opening, but it already seems like it's going to be a popular spot. There's plenty of outdoor seating, which is great during cooler months. In the summer, it might be a little warm, but they've added misters and fans, which should make evenings manageable. Being part of the Trailhead shopping area is a bonus too, right outside there's a nice open space with turf and interactive play features for kids, which makes it even more family-friendly. One small improvement I'd love to see is the ability to join the waitlist through Yelp. Right now you have to be there in person to get on the list, which can be tough during the hotter days. Being able to wait from your car would be a huge plus. Wait times are manageable during peak hours, but if you go later, around 8 PM or so during the week, it tends to slow down and is much easier to get in. I haven't tried lunch yet, but the menu looks great with a lot of variety and reasonable pricing. I've seen a few negative reviews mentioning wait times, staff still learning the menu, or delays getting food out. In my opinion, all of that is directly tied to the fact that they just opened within the last 30 days and are still getting their footing. If you can look past those early growing pains, this place really shines. Overall, Crust is an exciting addition to the area. Great food, great vibe, and definitely a place I'll keep coming back to and one I'd highly recommend checking out. read more

We ate here with friends last night. The waitress Jules or Julianna made this experience. We sat at an awesome round table and felt like family. I'm told it's owned by an east family and you can feel it. Our pizza took a little longer to get out and they corrected it without us even asking, The food is delicious/ we got all the bruschettas to try and the calamari. Highly recommend those appetizers. Pizza and pasta options were excellent too. It's the first time we were wow'd by a restaurant in a long time, read more

Interior was nice, staff were nice, good service. Went in excited for a good slice, but very disappointing pizza. Egregious flop on the pizza, extremely soggy crust, way too much cheese. There are 2 sizes, the large comes out cut in half already on two trays, dumb, and the small comes out in the shape of a "wine bottle" which just looks like a dick. The small used a different type of sauce for no reason and was not good at all, the large was better but overall 3.9/10 for the pizza review, wouldn't come back for pizza again, and i should leave a 0 for putting "real new york pizza" on the box read more

Crust Simply Italian - way too much cheese, super floppy - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Crust Italian is open One of the best restaurants I have been to in years. The food taste and quality was superb. The service... nothing I have found in the valley matches its excellence. Located in the Safeway shopping plaza at 83rd Ave & Happy Valley Road. Great to have comfortable seating with a very attentive staff. The menu was very well organized and the server was quick to answer questions with confidence. Excellent dining spot. But it's not over yet. Behind a brown unassuming door with a raven painted on it is a truly amazing speakeasy. The moment you walk in the world changes. One would think they walked into a high end super selective club. The lights... the Ravens.... Walk into the door and walk into a world of charm, elegance, and class. read more

Everything was excellent! Service, food and ambiance! We arrived on a Monday around 5:15pm. It was just two of us and they sat us right away. We had the gluten free East Coast Grandmas Pizza and Chicken Parm. Both were really good but I need to emphasize how good the gluten free Grandmas Pizza was. I am not exaggerating when I say it was the best gluten free pizza I've had! Super happy Crust Simply Italian is in our WestWing Mountain neighborhood! We've waited 20 years for The Trailhead at 83rd and Happy Valley to come together! Grateful! read more

Crust Simply Italian - East Coast Grandma's GF pizza - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Another HOME RUN in Peoria!! Mike Merindino does it again. Amazing Service and Amazing Italian Food!! All of his restaurants are Amazing, great Owner and Operator = Great leadership = Great Service! Pro Tip: Try Everything!! I love the Shrimp Dishes and check out The Raven... top notch Speakeasy in the back! read more

Amazing food and service! Jules was our server and she was so much fun! The pizza is now our favorite. Very much like Joe's in Scottsdale. Now we don't have to drive so far! The pastas are really good and the chicken Marsala is large enough to share. My husband loves the tiramisu and he's super picky. Love this place! read more

Very good service! We asked a lot of questions and weren't ready to order several times, but he was very patient with our group. The happy hour is amazingly affordable with good selections. We ordered mostly from the HH menu and everything was delicious. A warning...the garlic knots are no joke spicy! But delicious. This seems to be a very hot spot in the northwest valley. Outside there is a surprisingly cool (we were there in May) area to hang out or wait for a table with an area for the kids. We will definitely return. read more

My wife and I dined at Crust for the first time and left disappointed. I ordered the angel hair pomodoro with shrimp and grilled vegetables. The pasta arrived grossly overcooked, so the dish was sent back. The second plate came out with the pasta still overcooked -- and this time the shrimp was missing entirely. Angel hair pomodoro is one of the most basic pasta dishes on any Italian menu. Getting it wrong once is a kitchen miss. Getting it wrong twice -- and omitting a core protein on the remake -- points to a deeper issue with both execution and quality control. Equally concerning, the serving staff didn't catch either problem before the plates left the pass. I wanted to like this place, and I hope the team takes this as constructive feedback. A new restaurant can't afford to let fundamentals slip, especially on first impressions. read more

Given this restaurant just opened I'm being graceful when I say, the food overall was a solid 7/10 wouldn't recommend the calamari that's shown it the picture but the pizza was solid. Overall, the service is something that needs to be improved a lot of the servers lacked basic cleanliness. Ours in particular brought out food with his finger touching the pasta and when it was addressed he said there was nothing he could do since they were too busy. The overall layout of the restaurant was a little dangerous there are bottles of liquor on top of the bar and the patio was opened on a very windy day making one of the bottles fall off the top of the bar. It shattered and glass got in my foot.Besides the below average service and the poor place of glass alcohol bottles the restaurant was fine read more

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