Lil Capo Pizzeria 5.0/5 The Closest Thing to New York…read morePizza I've Found in Arizona Growing up in Upstate New York, I admittedly have high standards when it comes to pizza. After moving to Arizona in 2007, I've spent years searching for a slice that genuinely reminds me of home. While there are plenty of decent pizza spots throughout the Valley, very few capture that authentic New York style. Lil Capo Pizzeria absolutely does! Ironically, I first discovered Lil Capo after an Arizona Cardinals game. Like many people, I wasn't interested in paying stadium prices for mediocre food, so I jumped on Yelp looking for something nearby. Lil Capo had outstanding reviews, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because it's now my benchmark for New York-style pizza in Arizona. The first thing that stood out was the crust. This is exactly what a New York slice should be--thin, crispy on the bottom, slightly chewy inside, sturdy enough to fold, and never overloaded with grease. So many places think "New York style" simply means making a large slice. Lil Capo understands it's really about the balance of crust, sauce, cheese, and texture. Every bite reminded me why I miss pizza back east. The sauce has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity, the cheese is perfectly proportioned, and everything tastes fresh without trying to reinvent what already works. Sometimes simplicity executed well is the hardest thing to accomplish. Pizza: 5/5 Service was equally impressive. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. After selecting our slices, they quickly reheated them to perfection and had them on our table within minutes. It's exactly what you want from a neighborhood pizzeria--fast, relaxed, and genuinely hospitable. Service: 5/5 I also appreciated the atmosphere. Lil Capo isn't trying to be flashy or trendy. Instead, it has that classic neighborhood pizzeria feel where the focus stays exactly where it should--on making outstanding pizza. It's casual, comfortable, family-friendly, and somewhere you could easily become a regular. The pricing is another pleasant surprise. Considering the quality of the pizza and the generous slice sizes, I found everything to be very fairly priced. Overall Finding authentic New York-style pizza in Arizona has been surprisingly difficult over the years, but Lil Capo delivers exactly what I've been searching for. Authentic New York-style crust Excellent sauce-to-cheese ratio Minimal grease Friendly, efficient service Fair prices Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere I've eaten pizza throughout New York my entire life, and Lil Capo remains the closest I've found to the real thing anywhere in Arizona. Whenever I'm on the west side of the Valley--or heading to or from a Cardinals game--I find myself looking for an excuse to stop in. Next time, I'm skipping the slices and ordering an entire pie. If you're a fellow New Yorker living in Arizona and craving a slice that tastes like home, Lil Capo should be at the top of your list.

World-class pizza in AZ!…read more I have traveled the world and had many Pizzas, and this is hands-down one of the best pizza places I've ever experienced. Tucked away in the Westgate Mall, it's a compact, modern little spot that likely gets buzzing during the lunch hour. The service is excellent--you just order at the counter and they bring the pizza out to you. If you're in the area, do not pass this up. We'll absolutely be returning on our next trip to Arizona!

This lil hole in the wall off the beaten path is a rare gem. Ambiance cozy. Food delish! Staff…read moreauthentic to Italian culture. Dessert and Affrigatto are DEVINE!!!

I write yes on recommending because of past great experiences…read more Tonight everything fell short. We had to send one dish back. Our server never checked on us we had to find another server to let them know. She also never returned so we could not get refills on our drinks. She returned to offer us cheese but after 3 of the 4 of us had finished our meals. However, we had reservations and arrived early and they were able to seat us in a comfortable corner where we got to enjoy our conversation. Again, our past experiences have been positive and so we will not let one bad evening stop us from returning.

It was very busy on a Saturday night But they have like…read moreeight employees and an assembly line set up It was fast Tons of choices excellent service I loved my cookies and cream waffle cone

My family picked up four flavors to go at this location. My kids found the whole vibe and…read moreexperience and responsive sample service magical. But most importantly, the gelato was good... although I take SERIOUS issue with bubblegum being a gelato flavor. Can I get an amen?? Not from my kids; that's for sure.

They are dirty roach infested don't recommend better else where honestly and they always change…read morethe prices of the items for example I got a coffee a few weeks ago and it was five dollars and then went away a few days ago. It was 7.80 like what?

Wow. Ordered from here and they cancelled my order. Tried calling to see what went wrong and…read morestraight to voicemail EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Don't buy from this place bad customer service.

Always have the best cold stuff to beat the heat I'm glad they are actually varying the flavors now.read more

The manager, calling to defend an employee who got physically angry in front of the customers,…read moreinsulted them, and treated them poorly, isn't somebody who should be manager at all. Count our family out. This is an acceptable behavior from my children, let alone an adult.

I personally haven't been to this bakery but I've had the baklava! It was so tasty!…read more I need to check this place out myself soon!

Outstanding for a Christmas gift we received! It feels like home for Christmas. The ingredients are…read morethe best

Tried the tiramisu and biscoff biotch and hands down the best ice cream Ive ever had loved every…read moresecond of it. The service was great got greeted walking in the door and acknowledged us as we left sumthing that you don't really get anywhere els these days these guys are great! Lastly the lounge was such a good time and vibe will definitely be back!

Man....this place deserves 5 stars. I was here visiting a friend and we went here everyday for a…read moresweet treat. The ice cream was soooooooo good. Well worth the drive and money to try this ice cream. I believe everything here is lactose free, which is perfect for my lactose intolerant friends. They also have vegan flavors which was also a plus! The service here was welcoming and kind! They have plenty of seating in the back which is almost like a speakeasy style area, with plenty of games to play with friends. Thank you so much!!!!

Bertos makes the best gelato this side of Italy. Scrumptious in all flavors. It's available at…read moreAJs and Sprouts.

I love you, Berto! Can't wait for summer and Mesquite Grilled Cantalope gelato! I'll be…read more patiently waiting for you at Central Market!