Best pizza in the Valley by far!! My husband (from New Jersey) has said multiple times that Sal's…read morehas the only pizza in Phoenix that's good - he has high standards, but I agree with him that the best pizza is at Sal's. He usually gets a plain pie (pizza with cheese), which he says is great, and I have had several different kinds of pizza during our visits to Sal's and each one has been amazing - plus, they have garlic powder at each of the tables. The calamari and tiramisu are also fantastic!! The service is always great - our servers are consistently friendly and helpful. The place is super cute and homey and can accommodate both big and small parties. It's a good thing that Sal's is 20 minutes from us, or else we would probably be here at least 3 times a week, something that would do considerable damage to both of our waistlines.

Went to Sal's around 3 PM on a Sunday afternoon and there was a wait of about 15 minutes though all…read morethe tables were not occupied. Our server was friendly, though hesitant to make any recommendations or share any opinions about the food, other than her love of the limoncello cake because 'it is light.' We tried the eggplant and chicken Parmesan because it sounded interesting and unlike offerings at other Italian restaurants. It was unique and fun to try, but I don't think I would get it again. It was quite heavy on the breading and there was a generous portion of cheese and sauce. We asked if we could substitute a salad in place of the spaghetti that it came with and our server did indicate they offer garlic sautéed spinach or broccoli so we selected the broccoli. She did not inform us that it came at an extra charge, though we would have still been happy to pay it, it's just nice to be informed ahead of time of any additional cost. I definitely recommend the cannolis as the filling was thick and creamy and not overly sweet and the entire shell was dipped in chocolate!

Pizza was great. We had veggie toppings and they were fresh. Nice friendly staff. Very simple…read moreplace but that was made up for in taste, price and service

I haven't been here in years and decided to try it again. Ordered online drive down to pickup 20…read moremins later I get there they haven't even started making my 2 pizzas. "We didn't check the printer "Ok no problem. Another 25 minutes go by got my pizzas. Get home and they are a gross doughy mess. Not the same owners different food quality do not go by past reviews. Not the same place. Hard pass.

I was here over the weekend and food was delicious along with service. I came in today just to get…read moretwo cookies of theirs and the best service always even while just grabbing two cookies! Amazing staff all around

Disgusting pizza We…read moreboth got the 3.14 pie day cheese to try a new pizza place. Neither of us could get more than half down. It was very nasty. I feel sick. Something tasted like anchovies and the dough tasted like it had too much yeast. I could see more sauce than cheese. I came hungry and that's how I'm leaving. I saw tables with half eaten pizzas inside and out, so I don't think I'm the only one.

Thank God i found Buono's. Just like i remember at the Mesa location many years ago…read more Awesome pizza and great service!

How have I not been here before! Both the Pizza & wings are some of the best I've had in Arizona…read moresince leaving NY

Food, service was exceptional. A must visit. We had the meatballs and pizza which were delicious…read more Added in some wine and a craft cocktail for the finish. Now we know why it's called Crave. I need another fix.

We went to Crave last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. When we were seated, I let our…read moreserver know it was a special occasion. She immediately told us the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes (we arrived at 7:19 and they close at 8), which already made the experience feel a bit rushed. We ordered a deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza, a Caesar salad, fries, and water. The salad and fries came out quickly and were good, but we waited until 7:52 for the pizza. During that time, several staff members including what seemed to be a manager, were loudly yelling back and forth across the restaurant about staffing and schedules. With no music or TV volume, it was impossible not to hear, and it felt very unprofessional. Meanwhile, our water glasses sat empty. I had to ask three separate times for refills, and the third time I actually had to get up and find our server at the bar, where she was sitting, still discussing the schedule. When the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. But basic things like Parmesan and pepper weren't offered. I had to flag someone down to ask. And even though we'd just received our food, the lights on the patio were turned off while we were eating, and we were brought a box very quickly, which felt like a not-so-subtle hint to leave. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service and atmosphere really took away from what should have been a nice birthday dinner for my daughter. Very disappointing experience.

Great Italian restaurant! We have been there multiple times…read more Never disappointed! Food is excellent, service is wonderful and great atmosphere! I do recommend going on a weekday however, because it is ALWAYS packed!

Service and food were excellent. We were seated immediately on a Friday night! Our party had…read morepizza and pastas and both were outstanding.

If you're from NYC you understand pizza. It has to be thin crust and crunch when you fold it,…read moregently dripping oil down your hand as you go in for the bite. Yum! Brooklyn Vs hits the spot. Perfect heated up the next day or eaten cold, yum! Friendly staff and lots of seating. Very convenient location plenty of parking and lots of tables inside. Warm ambiance inside i always get it to go though. When craving good pizza this is the place to get it!

I've been ordering from this location since they opened. I knew I was taking a risk ordering on a…read moreFriday night, but the attached photo is what they must have considered acceptable to give a customer. My by the slice choices were thrown on top of an already cooked plain cheese pizza and barely cooked. The ham was cold, and the pineapple literally fell off the slice when I picked it up, indicating it was thrown on top. The cherry tomatoes on the Margherita were raw and there wasn't a single piece of basil. Completely lazy execution.

While heading out to another pizza joint one night, saw the lighted sign for Salerno's and did a…read morequick u-turn.. so happy we did! Plenty of parking. Upon entering place is a bit 'open' and warehouse style but the staff are welcoming making the place warm and inviting. Food: ordered the small (8 slices) Chicago cheese with sausage. Surprised it was a round pizza and gal said all others are, just this size isn't. Shape didn't deter from taste as so gooey with cheese and the Italian sausage is home made! They have a good selection of wine, beer and a bar for cocktails. No bar to sit at but plenty of tables. A good selection of items to purchase: Italian ragu, pasta, ice cream- spumoni!!!! Definitely a return visit as loved the pizza and they also have sandwiches.

My daughter took cheerleading in the same strip mall as Salerno's about 20 years ago. Wow and still…read moregoing strong!! That's when we first ate here. We saw they were from Chicago where we are transplanted from. Also, the name was like Salerno butter cookies. Idk if they are related. Anyway, the amazing food items we enjoyed were the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmesan. To my surprise was the creamy garlic salad dressing!!!! It tasted just like Tonelli's in Northbrook, IL where I grew up (except Salerno's wasn't mint green). Fast forward 2026, WOW, it's been about 5 years since I've been here because we are no longer in the area. I happen to be close by and decided to get some of the creamy garlic dressing and a side of meatballs. As soon I got home, it did not disappoint!! The homemade meatballs smothered in for real marinara sauce and the homemade creamy garlic dressing I put on top of a bed of crispy romaine lettuce with croutons. They had not changed in flavor and quality!! Thank goodness!! The hostess greeted me right away and took my order which was ready in no time at all!! The interior was updated with the casualness the Chicago transplants enjoy. I'll be back sooner than later!

Great pies here, coal fired ovens make for great flavor…read more Had to take dinner to-go. Saturday night and reservations were scarce Much better taste hot out of the oven but still tasty to-go

I've been here before and it was good, but the service this time was terrible. I was getting lunch…read morewith my mom, and we got there right when they opened. I don't know the server's name, but it was a guy with black hair and a little facial hair. You'd think since we were the first customers, the food would come out pretty quick, but it took almost 40 minutes. It doesn't take that long to make a 12-inch pizza and a chicken salad. When my pizza finally came out, it was barely hot. Then about 5 minutes later, the chicken salad came. Like, really? Took 40 minutes to make a small salad. I wouldn't have minded the wait as much if the service was good, but it wasn't. The server barely checked on us, and I had to signal him just to get refills. After we finished eating, we had to wait almost another 20 minutes for the check because our table was getting ignored and I had to signal him again The food is decent, but the service this time was terrible.

What a beautiful day for Italian pizza we had late lunch here. Upon walking in we're greeted right…read moreaway 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!

My husband and I decided to stop in on Mother's Day in the late afternoon for an early dinner. Of…read morecourse, 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.