Honestly though, I've had the pleasure of living in Italy for several months and this restaurant made me feel like I was back there again. The food is fantastic. I would recommend the veal cannelloni or any of the other homemade pastas. The ambiance is the real kicker at this restaurant. It only had a few tables and fills up quickly (just like a real Italian restaurant) and the service is wonderful. Go treat yourself. read more

Soggy flavorless pizza served on unwarmed ceramic plate. Carbonara was watery and made with cream instead of eggs. Gnocchi was tough as opposed to light and airy. read more

What a nice surprise! I heard about this place on Open Table and then did some research on Yelp and quickly realized I better get my butt over to this amazing place! I checked it out for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside and there are very few tables inside, but the food speaks for itself! The staff was all very friendly and willing to please. The bread and tomatoes were amazing to start and my pasta was just delicious! The 4.5 star overall review for this place is definitely warranted in my book! read more

Seriously an amazing place. This is my third visit and every time I try something new. Everything has been phenomenal!

One of the best pizza spots in Phoenix, always fresh ingredients and super nice staff!

Don't be fooled by the curb appeal or lack thereof. The food is really good! I always get the spaghetti bolognese. This restaurant is actually very small. I think it only has 2-3 tables. I order to go. read more

They have yet to dissapoint me in 4 years :) I love their Margherita pizza with extra basil!

The best. Hands down. Found the place by accident. The strip mall is crazy but the food is AMAZING! You'll never waste your time looking for a great Italian place ever again! read more

I went here last week for a take out order. It is small, seats about 20 people, the lights were dimmed, it was cozy and the gentleman at the counter was very nice. He suggested to me what was popular so I ordered the Margarita Pizza with prosciutto. It was a brick oven place and the pizza was finished in about 15 minutes. The crust is to die for and it's also a hand tossed/thin crust. They have a good selection on the menu as well. It's in a small strip mall and it looks as if it's in a bad area, but it is worth it. I will go back! read more

Absolutely the best restaurant we've been to in a long time. The salmon Lombardo was fabulous!!!! It looks like just a hole in the wall restaurant but the food was better than many 5 star restaurants. Or actually most!! read more

On a recent business trip to Phoenix I had a dinner at this small restaurant. At first I had planned to just carry out a pizza, but once I arrived I decided to dine in, since the small place looked very cosy. The place has a good reputation for pizza (they are prepared in a stone oven visible from where you sit), but I opted for the Sicilian spaghetti dish with vegetables, Italian sausage and tomato sauce. Before I received my dish I was served some warm flatbread with a nice vegetable salsa. The spaghetti was fabulous: tasty sauce, fresh veggies and spicy slices of sausage. The pasta was nicely cooked as well (al dente). Overall this restaurant was a very nice surprise and with reasonable prices. It looks like it's family run with the friendly owners serving and cooking. I need to return here on my next visit to Phoenix to try their pizza! read more

I had reasonably high hopes, but just was really not impressed. Not my kind of pizza, and the pizza was a bit undercooked.

Every time I have driven by this place, I just assumed that it couldn't possibly be any good being based in this neighborhood, right off the 17 at the Thomas exit. Nevertheless, the reviews say otherwise, so I trusted them and gave it a shot. I called in a takeout order for a large cheese pie, and the staff member asked me if I wanted the 16-inch (I think) round pie or the (didn't understand what he said) square pie. I told him let's go for the square pie, and he said it would be ready in 20-25 minutes. When I got there 25 minutes later he told me my pie was ready and showed me a 3 FOOT LONG PIE IN A 3 1/2 FOOT LONG BOX. It was amazing! It was also only $27 & lasted me for 3 days, so the size wasn't a problem and it was a great deal. However, that wasn't even the best part - their pizza is fantastic! They make a nice soft chewy thin crust that is great when it's hot and doesn't turn into cardboard or worse in the refrigerator overnight, and the sauce is very..."Happy"? "Bright"? I'm not sure what word I would use to describe it, but it was delicious. The next time I go I'll order the round pie that is a more manageable size, and in the meantime I will keep the large square pie in mind if I ever need to bring lunch to some office or something where lots of people will be eating. Just don't leave anything in your back seat when you pick it up because you will need the room for the giant box! :) read more

Pizza A Metro - The box took up my entire backseat! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Another fantastic dinner. Had Creme of zucchini soup to start, excellent is an understatement .. then the best pizza in Arizona...

I love this little mom and pop run place. their pizza is oven roasted and delicious. The pasta is very authentic and fantastic as well. If you are not looking for it, you would easily pass it by. I recommend this place to everyone! For work, this is where we go for the really big pizza that feeds everyone. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and I recommend trying everything on it! read more

I spent a couple summers in Italy when I was younger, and although I cannot say the dishes here bring me back, they are definitely a tastey addition to my weekend restauranting. The pastas are hearty, but not too heavy - I highly suggest the gnocchi! My absolute fave is the tiramisu + coffee. As the dessert course, the flavors were delightful enough to make me disregard the interesting ambiance out front in "patio seating." And by interesting I mean homeless/drunk/homeless people at the Circle K. But do not worry, the owner is good about keeping the "ambiance" at bay. It was a fun dining experience. Very delicious and entertaining. read more

I guess I'm not the first one here.... I'm a fan. I was ready for a change of pace from the usual, and gave this place a shot. I am thoroughly impressed. Very, very small place, with only 20 patrons, tops, able to fit in here at once. The pizza oven is roaring away in plain sight from your table, and I think that added to the overall experience. All ingredients were fresh, with very nice serving plates and accoutrement. Our service was fantastic, probably because there was about one employee for every two patrons. My drink was refilled before it was empty, a plus, and the complimentary bread was delicious. We had a Caprese to start with a Margherita Pizza for dinner. Very traditional, very fresh, and now I consider this one of my go-to places. I'll be back soon. I don't recommend coming here with more than a party of four, tops, due to the size limitations. I hope they expand to a larger location, and bring all the same flavor with them.... read more

A few weeks ago I was extremely disappointed in my pasta. Margarita (the owner) replied back instantly and ensured me that she's not sure what happened but their Alfredo pasta is super good and she had insisted I'd come back. Today I came back but not only am I extremely satisfied at the food and how it turned out but the customer service was also amazing being that I had ordered through door dash. I ordered a pizza for the other staff in my classroom and they loved it! They ate it all in 10 minutes!! Margarita was super accommodating and I appreciate what she did. So in my new review I'd definitely recommend the Alfredo Pasta and this restaurant!!! read more

I know I have already written a review on PAM but......I received a compliment on said review from someone a few days ago which made me realize I had broken my own rule for trying new places. I will always try a new place twice. You never know, you may have hit them on an off night so its best to give them at least one more shot. Well, all I can say is, who ever sent me that compliment thank you and I love you!!! Due to the compliment I started to think about giving PAM one more shot and THANK GOD i DID!!! I ordered a pizza with sausage and some shrimp pasta to go. The gentleman behind the counter was not only very nice and helpful but also very entertaining. He had a strong Italian accent and filled myself and the customer before me in with how NOT to order a cheese pizza. "Cheese is a family not just one topping" he says with passion. This was after the man in front of me ordered "JUST" a cheese pizza. Shame on him!! LOL! I sat in the very nice little restaurant watching a DVD of wonderful shots of Italy while I waited for my food to arrive. After about 15 minutes i was told it was ready so I took it out to my car and headed home. I could not wait to try something so I reached into the tin where the soft warm bread was and took a bite. Ok, something is different, there is none of the "tap water" taste I tasted before. This bread was very good. I got home and my mother and I dug into the pizza and pasta. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Every single bite was fantastic. My mother doesn't really rave about food, the only way I can tell if she really likes it is she tends to inhale it in a matter of seconds. Well, she finished her dinner in record time. I could not believe how fantastic this was. So much different from how it was the first time. I rescind my last opinion and will be back tonight for another wonderful meal. I recommend PAM to everyone and thanks again to whoever reminded me that everyone deserves a second chance. Thanks, C.K. read more

I, so LOVE Pizza A Metro. It's kind of a misnomer because their's is a complete Italian menu. The pastas are wonderful, the wine is good, and the service is friendly. This is a very classy place in a very dodgey location. But, don't be fooled by the neighborhood. Pizza a Metro is the best place in the city for Italian food! read more

I'm so glad the reviews didn't let me down! Loved the pizza! Loved the price! $30 for the 39" x 18" pizza. That was something to brag to the East coast pizza lovers about. The guy carried the pizza out to the car-- so nice. People were starring at the drive-in...jealous with their stale popcorn. My two-year old nephew ate two big slices. That's a big deal bc he's picky. It's even good for leftovers. read more

This place is a little gem. I have came here before for dinner with friends but today I decided to try this place for lunch since I was at a work meeting close by. I ordered the Pollo Caprice today and I was told it would be ready in 25 min. I got there on time and they greated me nicely and told me my order was ready. My salad and hot food were packaged separately without having to ask. Great service and great food. Thanks Gabriel read more

Wow. Where has this place been hiding? It is located in a ghetto strip mall. but the inside is very nice and the food is incredible! Take a few friends to this place and you will be a hero for finding the best hidden gem downtown. read more

Delicious food. A little expensive for the ambiance. The restaurant is very small somewhat clean, but the food was very good. We came to celebrate the Sinaloence's birthday. This is a hole in the wall restaurant which is a good thing. read more

Great food, great staff, great night. We got the calamari (lightly battered with delish marinara), gnocchi in vodka sauce (perfectly cooked and OMG delicious), bolognese pizza (absolutely fantastic!) - everything was GREAT, with attentive and friendly wait-staff. We will be back!!! read more

Not great. Been here twice and not impressed. The crust of the pizza is unusually chewy and I always find hard pieces hidden in the dough. The Margarita pizza is bland. There are 3 better pizza places in the area. read more

Wow, what a great surprise!!! We moved to the neighborhood about two years ago and always wondered how this little place would be and We were pleasantly surprised tonight. They have a great menu but just in case we ordered the wood fired meatball pizza. We were not disappointed great Pizza, fresh salad and iced tea!!! Next time we will try the dishes everything smelled, looked and tasted great. It's great to have a little place like this close to our Historic neighborhood. read more

Excellent, fresh food. We all ordered something different and everything was fantastic. Margarita is a wonderful host!

Delish! I went here for lunch after a coworker recommend it, and I ended up eating myself silly. I had the Penne alla Vodka, which was wonderful (but if you don't like salty sauces, maybe not for you) and the tiramisu was very light and fluffy. The cons are: the inside is tiny, so there only a few tables; parking is also limited; the service was a little slow. Still, though, the food is phenomenal. read more

I got a small Margherita pizza and a side mixed green salad. It was amazing! Great dressing on the salad and the pizza was perfect too. I will definitely be back. read more

Pizza A Metro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food is fantastic restaurant staff are great even with the poor location I give it five stars.

Wonderful experience and delicious food. Portion sizes were generous and flavors were exceptional.

I'm going to have to downgrade Pizza A Metro after my last visit. It's still one of the best pizzas in town, and the service is still good, but they took away the amazing bread and tapenade they used to give out before the meal. They also raised their prices substantially. The Capriccosa pizza is now $17.95 instead of $14.95 so I still like the place, but five stars is not for a place thats just really good. read more

Amazing food and service. You want to eat hear, it is next to a Circle K. Give it a shot or grab takeout at the least.

While I am giving this restaurant four stars, I must start off by noting that the pizza here is mediocre. If you want spectacular pizza in Phoenix, don't kid yourself that it's at I-17 and Thomas. It's over at Pizzeria Bianco. However, the other items on the dinner menu are worthy of a visit to the 'hood. The Penne alla Vodka ($12.95) offers up pasta in tomato sauce with bacon, fresh basil cream and vodka. It is an excellent starter to split with a dining companion and that's exactly what the BF and I do every time we visit this place. The Cozze Posolipo mussels in garlic white wine sauce ($11.95) are also quite tasty as an appetizer. The complimentary warm pizza dough they serve with an onion and olive topping is a nice touch. For entrees, the Pollo Parmigiana ($14.95) is the classic breaded chicken breast with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with penne. The Lasagna della Casa with Bolognese sauce ($13.95) is very good, but the portion is a bit stingy for the price. The BF often enjoys the Gamberi alla Pana ($15.95) that includes jumbo shrimp sautéed with mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce over a bed of fettuccine. Please note that the brandy cream sauce is extremely rich. Another tasty option is the Spaghetti con Salsiccia ($13.95) with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and Italian sausage in marinara sauce with a touch of white wine. The Cheese Ravioli ($13.95) is another great choice with the tomato cream sauce. For dessert, be sure to order a Cannoli Siciliani ($5.95) as it's the very best I have had in Phoenix. The Tiramisu ($5.95) is good as well. The bad news is that this place is no longer BYOB. For whatever reason, the management decided that a restaurant that seats no more than 20 needed a full liquor license. I really hope that the investment in that spendy license doesn't lead to the undoing of this place. Given that they don't even have a bar area and I almost never see anyone order a mixed drink, I think staying BYOB might have been a better choice for this neighborhood joint. The service at this place is also part of the show. The waiter may well be manic as he will either be way up or way down for your visit. The décor here is pleasant enough given the location of this tiny restaurant in a modest strip mall. If you happen to need a trip to the restroom, you will get the chance to traipse through the kitchen. All in all, Pizza A Metro is ironically a great option for everything but pizza. read more

Pizza was great! Got the Margarita Pizza. However the pasta was ok and the place was somewhat too small. Services was excellent!!!

Favorite lunch spots when I travel to Phoenix for business. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will def be back when I return.

Fantastic pizza. Nice atmosphere and great customer service - we will be back for pasta!

If only I didnt live so far from here. And if only they gave me the recipe for that onion appetizer!

My lactose intolerant friend noshed on pizza and carbonara because it was that good. One of my favorite Italian places of all time and I try to visit every time I'm in Phoenix. read more