Santi and I came to this iconic pizzeria for dinner, and as usual, it was a positive experience. The wait was about half an hour for us. The dim lit red brick interior started with a patio dining area and small cozy interior with an open kitchen, brick oven, and display of their signature bread. They specialize in a small number of artisanal pizzas with a high mark up. The noise level was high, as we were seated on the counter overlooking a number of pizzas delivered to the tables. The Margherita ($15) came with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Their pizza crust was excellent: thin, crisp, carried great flavor and a crunch in every bite. Their tomato sauce and mozzarella were equally excellent, but more basil could have helped to boost the flavor. I also suggest interested diners who wish for a savory anchor to order it with prosciutto. The Wisebuy ($18) was made with wood-roasted onion, house smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage. The mozzarella had a nice hint of smoke coupled with savory sausage. The onions gave sweet rise to the flavors, and the thin crust was again, memorable. I would love to have the option of ordering the Margherita to come with smoked mozzarella. They require valet parking which was an inconvenience when there was no street parking available in the area. The price of these individualized pizzas was also higher than expected, which unfortunately, influenced my rating when compared to other better pizzas in the Valley. Service was attentive and efficient. I would be interested in coming back to try their Sonny Boy and Biancoverde. read more

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***Phoenix's Pizzeria Bianco has greatly influenced the many excellent Italian style pizzerias across the country like Los Angeles' Pizzeria Mozza; I felt the pizzas at Pizzeria Bianco were good though less satisfying than several of the outstanding restaurants it inspired*** Pizzeria Bianco is one of the country's most celebrated restaurants for pizza. It won a James Beard award long before many of the Italian style pizzerias featuring high quality, fresh ingredients started popping up in major cities across the country. This Pizzeria Bianco (there is another location in the Phoenix area) is in Downtown Phoenix and is located just a few blocks away from the city's major sports venues like Chase Field. Pizzeria Bianco has a great exterior with its historical looking brick structure. The inside dining room is fairly small, but it is vibrant and comfortable and showcases a wood burning oven behind the bar. In addition to their signature pizzas, Pizzeria Bianco's menu features a small selection of starters and salads. Pizzeria Bianco's antipasto plate offers a variety of wood roasted vegetables, sopressata and a hard Italian cheese. I did not really care much for the vegetables. I felt they were a tad soggy and the broccoli was oddly sweet. Zucchini and peppers were some of the other vegetables on the plate. I really liked the sopressata though. It was not just a standard salty cured meat. It had a good salty note, but it also had a bit of spiciness. The sopressata was also perfectly thin and moist; it combined with the dry cheese and their baguette to make for a great bite. Prosciutto wrapped figs were also on the antipasto plate. I tried a variety of their pizzas. My favorite would be their margherita. All of the ingredients were good. There was a good tomato sauce, nicely melted mozzarella (the right amount too) and fragrant basil. I did feel those same ingredients shined more at Los Angeles Italian pizzerias like Pizzeria Mozza and Milo & Olive. I also felt the crust at Pizzeria Bianco was a tad bland. The crust at Pizzeria Bianco though was uniformly thin and crispy. I also had their margherita pizza and added prosciutto and arugula. This was a good pizza though the prosciutto at Pizzera Mozza has a much more delicious flavor as well as a more satisfying thin and soft texture. Their Wiseguy pizza with fennel sausage, roasted onion and smoked mozzarella was okay though I personally have never been a fan of pizzas without tomato sauce. Service was quick and pleasant. Prices are okay. Given that Pizzeria Bianco is a pizzeria, you are obviously going to be able to dine here at a much lower cost than other highly celebrated Phoenix restaurants, which tend to be more upscale and feature fine dining prices. Pizzeria Bianco is priced similarly to most Los Angeles Italian pizzerias though it offers more reasonable prices than Pizzeria Mozza. Pizzeria Bianco is a good option for Italian style pizza though I have enjoyed other places more for Italian style pizza like Los Angeles' Pizzeria Mozza and Milo & Olive and Minneapolis' Pizzeria Lola; while Pizzeria Lola does not have the great crust of Pizzeria Bianco, I felt the toppings, sauce and cheese at Pizzeria Lola were all more delicious. I also thought my recent trip to Los Angeles' order-at-the-counter Pitfire put out a more satisfying pizza. Still, Pizzeria Bianco has a lot of history and it has inspired many pizzerias across the country including Pizzeria Mozza. Given Pizzeria Bianco's similarities to many other Italian style pizzerias found in major metros like Los Angeles and San Francisco, it might not be the best choice if you are only in Phoenix for a night or two. But if you can try some food that is more unique to Phoenix and still have a few lunch or dinner slots open, Pizzeria Bianco is worth a visit. I am not sure what the parking situation is in Downtown Phoenix, but it looks like parking would be easier to find here than downtown areas in other bigger cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. Pizzeria Bianco also offers valet parking. read more

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I was one of Those People who insisted I would never, ever go to Pizzeria Bianco. I had no interest in waiting 3+ hours for the privilege of eating pizza. Bah Humbug! Wait... what is this? PB is open for lunch? On Saturdays? Without a wait!? OK, I take that all back. Let's go! On a recent Saturday we made our way to Heritage Square. I approached the little restaurant/house building with a hefty dose of skepticism. Could it really be *that* good? The space is not very large, and was nearly full at 11:30. Grabbing two open seats at the bar (with a great view of the wood-fired oven), we decided to try two pizzas: Sonny Boy ($16) - Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Sopressata (salami), Gaeta Olives. As I am not a fan of olives, I asked for this to be served without them. It was really just OK. The crust was slightly overcooked making the edges more burnt than charred. Also, it was sliced haphazardly, making the slices strange sizes and shapes. I was not very impressed. Until the second pizza arrived: Biancoverde ($16) - Fresh Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta, Arugula. This was a very interesting and tasty pizza! A perfect blend of cheeses and garlic. The Arugula was a nice contrast to the perfect blend of cheeses and garlic. And, unlike the Sonny Boy, this crust was delicious! About a week later, I had the opportunity to enjoy a couple of other PB varieties (in addition to the Biancoverde) during lunch with a few (skeptical) co-workers: Rosa ($13) - Red Onion, Parmigiano Reggiano, Rosemary, AZ Pistachios. This sounds like a strange combination, but it works! Wiseguy ($16) - Wood Roasted Onion, House Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage. Good, but did not take the place of the Biancoverde as my favorite. It was fun to watch their nervous expressions at the sight of an arugula-covered pizza turn to smiles of delight at their first bites. So, I am glad I finally gave PB a try. Will I ever wait hours and hours for these pizzas? No! However, you may find me there at lunchtime, savoring a Biancoverde with a smile. read more

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If your name is Chris Bianco, and you are destined to open up a nationwide sensation-of-a-pizza place in unexpected Phoenix, Arizona, you better make sure that your "pizzeria bianco" is good (and lives up to your surname and the name of your pizzeria). No worries, folks, Chris Bianco's white pizza is legit, and my favorite pizza on the menu at the quaint old-house location on Adams St. I should know, after all - the supplier I was dining with made sure that we ordered one of every single pizza on the menu, as he was so passionate about Bianco, and wanted to make sure we understood the hype (which is definitely real). Everything about Pizzeria Bianco helps this place live up to its reputation as one of the top pizzerias in the nation: the cute, quaint brick building, the charming "on the square" location, the rustic nature of the romantic and intimate interior, the candlelit space, the open-view brick oven pizza, and the quality of the employees. Well, of course, the pizza speaks for itself as well. There's a reason local Phoenicians (is that what people who dwell in PHX are called) recommend this spot to everyone that visits town. While they don't accept reservations, they were pretty lenient about our entire party of 8 not being present while allowing our partial party to occupy the largest table in the restaurant as the rest of us arrived. We didn't waste any time once we had all arrived, and immediately, the change in mood from "work day" to "relaxed dinner" was palpable. We ordered two Antipasti platters, which were tasty enough, but obviously not the stars of the Neapolitan-style pizza show here at Bianco. Besides, I didn't want to spoil my appetite with salami and toasted bread while awaiting the mountains of pizza about to come within my reach! On the current Adams St. location menu, there are 6 varieties of pizza. We started with one of each, and then ordered a second of our favorite pies. In the opening lines of my review, I mention that amazing white pizza: the 'Biancoverde.' You best believe we ordered and devoured two of those pies. Also outstanding was the 'Rosa,' with its delicious onions and unexpectedly awesome Arizona pistachios. Perhaps one of the most auspicious pies on the menu that really blew us away was the simple 'Marinara,' which is served without cheese. Yes, you read that right. Their marinara sauce, oregano, garlic, and crust are SO GOOD, that you really don't even need cheese for an authentic Neapolitan and awesome pizza experience. It kind of messes with your mind at first, and then you realize you've eaten the whole thing. I also recall the 'Wiseguy' being memorable for its fennel sausage! Overall, everything we tried was fantastic, and we all had our favorites, but we also all concurred that the Biancoverde was a rightful namesake/bearer of the Bianco name. read more

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For our table of eight, we decided to get two antipasto plates, two spiedini portions, and one of each pizza. Boy am I still full from Saturdays indulgence! I know there were some people on here that said the place lacked seasoning and flavor and I couldn't disagree any more than I already do! Antipasto: Your typical fare of vegetables, cheese, and meats. I enjoyed the squash and prosciutto-wrapped figs. Yum! Spiedini: With bites of spinach to cut through the saltiness of the rich fontina cheese and prosciutto, it was almost a perfect bite. I won't drone on about every single pizza but I will say that the Rosa was my favorite. The Rosa pizza is just a flavor-explosion. I love how the pistachios adds an interesting texture and who doesn't love rosemary? Delish. All the pizzas were beautifully charred with the perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness while the toppings were top-notch and great quality. Overall, the service was fast and friendly and the place was busy! I can understand what the hype's about --- great food and definitely recommended! read more

I have had Pizzeria Bianco on my 'Must Go List' ever since the day I first heard of it. My only obstacle? I live in upstate NY. So recently I threw logic to the wind and drove the 2500 miles for pizza. For those thinking now that I must be a raving lunatic there were some underlining reasons. I suffer from a debilitating disease and decided to take my children on a cross country adventure while I still can. Also them experiencing first hand a individual who is passionate about his work can only be a inspiring and positive thing in their young years. Or at least I hope so. I guess I could go on and state how unique and great the pizza was. Or how the salads were made with the best ingredients available. Or how even the potato salad in the antipasto may be the best darn potato salad I ever tasted. I pretty much tried everything on the menu except one salad and found everything outstanding. But I would prefer to address those who find it absurd to wait so long for pizza. I understand the puzzlement yet I believe they may tend to generalize it as just pizza. Which is not the case. Where in this country can you find people waiting outside for two hours in the blazing heat seem so happy? Strangers laughing and talking with each other, telling stories of past meals at Biancos to first timers. The joyous atmosphere was one of the first things I noticed and it was contagious. Once in the dining room nothing changed, people taking a step back, slowing down and enjoying great food and company. That in my view is what great food is all about. Producing this type of magical atmosphere in a restaurant is extremely rare and can't be a easy task. But somehow Chris Bianco has and this may be the very reason why people are willing to wait. The truth is. It's more then just pizza. Edited to add. Those who claim it is just pizza. As a chef I can tell you the test of true talent comes from taking a minimal amount of ingredients and making them shine.And without pristine ingredients it is nearly impossible to make something great if one is taking the minimalist approach. Chris Bianco's pizza's are every bit as good as Thomas Keller's Oysters and Pearls. And are harder to produce. read more

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When a man falls in love, it's a special thing. Not because his calloused hands and heart are finally softening. Not even because he has found something that completes his very living soul. It's special because he is simply, and utterly....happy. Ladies and Gentleman of Yelp....I have found the pizza that makes me happy. I heard all the hype..."best pizza in the country", "Oprah says it's the best", "The Food Network hypes it up", "Chris Bianco learned how to make pizza from Jesus". Ok, I made up the last one. My friend and pizza aficionado, Lance has been known to drive in from Los Angeles...just for this pizza, and then he would drive home. Sometimes, he'd even fly in. It had to be good, right? Tonight, I chose Pizzeria Bianco for my birthday dinner because of the hype. I had made a pathetic attempt to dine here once, but myself and the individual I was with, we both were intimidated by the 3 hour wait. Is any pizza worth three hours? That's a personal judgment call. That night, I ended up dining at Nobuo, across the path....and it was a nice meal. I digress. I've been preparing for this trip. I read up on various press articles, and discovered that as of last week, they are open for lunch AND Mondays! Perfect. Tonight, I dined with my parents. My favorite dining companions. We sat down in the very intimate dining space. No wait at all. Perhaps, people don't know that they are open on Mondays. Fine by me. The decor is nice. Simple, with a classic cucina feel. The brick oven is the star of this place. Clearly. We ordered some bread to get started. It came with a little cup of high end olive oil. Fantastic! The crust was crisp, and the bread was chewy to the point where you can't help but smile when you eat this. The pizza is phenomenal. We ordered two pizzas (for three people). One was half Rosa and half Margherita, the other was the Biancoverde. This way we were able to try three different kinds of pizza . All three styles were phenomenal. The winner of the three was the Margherita. The tomato sauce doesn't overpower, the mozzarella melts like a dream, and a hint of basil. The Rosa was unique, and also delicious. The Arizona pistachios take some getting used to, but pairs well with the red onion. The Biancoverde was much more complex. Definitely a hearty pizza because of the ricotta cheese. Very tasty. It's topped with arugala, so you will get a nice earthy, and loud flavor. Usually when I eat pizza, I take a bite of the crust, and then I leave the rest. Not here. I went through the entire pizza slice because it's perfect. Chewy, crispy, and full of happy! Take it from me....this place is worth the hype. Look at the reviews from other Yelpers. Even the picky ones love this place. Maybe it's true. Maybe Chris Bianco did learn how to make pizza from Jesus. Sure as hell tastes like it. Now if you are wondering about the other stuff, it was also a five star experience: staff friendly and attentive, and the bathrooms are spotless. Worth the 3 hour wait? YES. Bring all your friends here? YES. Will I guarantee the awesome? YES. #300 read more

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Alright eaters, so I'm gonna put an asterick on this review since I am not terribly fond on this kind of pizza where it's all fancy and autenticó. But the service was amazing, they sat us down quickly 5 minutes past opening and were very informative on all the menu options. The waiter wasn't awkward at all either he seemed like he knew what he was meant for and that's good. What you have to keep in mind however is that since this place is known to be very good it gets crowded fast, so unless you're willing to wait a long time (1-3 hours at dinner) you're gonna have to come at opening time. Food was decent, I got the margherita pizza and it was solid nothing to complain about besides that it didn't really pack a punch, but maybe that's how it is. The 1st $8.00 salad on the menu i got and it was very good. Overall if you like fancy pizza you should come here, but if you don't like to wait or you prefer American pizza, i urge you not to visit. read more

OMG! I cannot rave enough about this place! It's been 2 days and I am still dreaming about the pizza. It's so good that it is comparable to any pizza in Italy. Believe the hype and the reviews from critics! Don't miss it if you are ever in the Phoenix are. The sauce, cheese, sausage, salad all exceptional quality ingredients. One of the best if not the best in America. read more

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It's not a good look for your business when you promise to sit a party of two and don't live uto the stand after we waited 3 hours. I would recommend just skipping this Business entirely. Not the way you should do business and definitely not happy. Here's your review. Good job guys! read more

It is kinda difficult to get into this restaurant. They only have valet which is pretty annoying but you can get parking in the structure and walk but again...a little annoying. The inside is very nicely decorated and staff was friendly. Prices are pretty high though, I know of some other places that offer way better pizza for cheaper. They are pretty small and beyond thin. If you like your pizza like that, then this would be the place to go. It was good pizza but not worth it for the prices. read more

Friday afternoon at 3pm they had a 2 hour wait and most of the restaurant was empty. Ridiculous. We skipped it.

First some background for context. One of the two of us who contributed to this review is of 100% Italian heritage and grew up in an Italian neighborhood in NY. Pizzeria Bianco was recommended to us by another couple who are long time friends, who used to live in Paradise Valley and who ate at Bianco frequently. They are "foodies" whose judgement in food we trust and the husband is also a native New Yorker with 100% Italian heritage. So, when they highly recommended Bianco, we were looking forward to great pizza. And since great pizza is among the world's most perfect food, we didn't even mind the long wait we knew would be a part of eating at Bianco. BUT...well, we felt completely duped by this experience. The pizza just was not that good. And it certainly wasn't good enough to justify the nearly two hour wait for a table. Even if that wait was made easier by being able to sit outside on a lovely Arizona evening while enjoying a good glass of wine from the wine bar next door and getting to meet a nice family of New Yorkers, also with Italian heritage, who had come all the way from Queens to try Pizzeria Bianco. We went in for our table ahead of them. On our way out, as they were eating their pizzas and we had finished ours, the father gestured with a big "thumbs down" and we said we agreed. I guess it made us feel better because we felt very much like the little boy in the story of the Emperor who has no clothes who, while all others are admiring the Emperor's finery, cries out "But he's nude!" The good news is the salad that started off the meal was delightfully fresh and dressed just right with a lovely vinaigrette. The pizza itself was just not "all that"...the crust was OK but burned on the outside edges. Not burned as in nicely charred, burned as in incinerated. We've had lots of good wood fired pizzas and this is not a "requirement". Toppings were minimal, which is a good thing to let the crust shine when the crust is great, but in this case there was just too little topping. And the poor, harried waitstaff acted as if they were doing diners a favor to let us eat there. All in all, we're glad we tried this one time to simply experience first hand a place that was getting so much hype. But with so many really great dining options, including pizza, in the greater Phoenix area we won't be back here during our upcoming visit. Fool us once, shame on you, fool us twice... read more

I would like to quote Eli G: Best pizza in the US: no way Good pizza: YES highlights: the sauce and bubbly, chewy, soft crust the sausage we added was whatevs and I ordered a side of prosciutto that was dry the wait was a bit long and one of the waitresses was grouchy as heck don't set your expectations too high but drop by if you're close read more

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There was a very rude little man at the podium when we arrived who asked how many were in our party and when we told him 2, he stated rather snooty that it'd be a 3 & 1/2 hour wait on a Monday afternoon at 1pm. There was multiple tables in and outside open. We were shocked, my fault for not realizing how populate the place was. We also learned that they don't take reservations. He proceeded to snootily say, uh yeah! There are like 92 people ahead of you. 92 people on a Monday afternoon?!? Where the heck were they? There was no body around. After walking away super disappointed, I jumped on Yelp to realize we should have pressed him more or waited maybe an hour because it appears this guys likes to lie about wait times. Just sucks that our first impression before stepping foot in the establishment was a rude little man who was on a power trip. Not sure we will come back.. sucks cause I was excited to support a local business that doesn't outsource. Oh well. read more

During my first trip to Phoenix, I stopped in due to the excellent reviews. I have to say my experience was a bit underwhelming.The staff and service was fine, and I am actually a big fan of the thin, crispy crust. On the other hand, I just didn't see anything that differentiated it from other pizza restaurants I frequent. Pizzeria Bianco has some interesting ingredient combinations, but most of which you can find on a build-your-own menu. They are a premium price (~$15-20 for a personal) for good quality but not great quantity (something that matters to my crew). If you're in the mood for a dimly lit date spot, I'd recommend it. But if you're looking for a new twist on pizza, this is probably not the place. read more

Alberto is an amazing person who made my night. Chef Bianco left this place in the hands of wonderful people. The banter and laughter between staff was so nice to see. I loved being here. The decor was industrial and inviting. The Montepulciano wine was lovely. Smooth, full bodies with a subtle, dry, velvety finish. The pizza...oh the pizza. It was a work of art. Beautifully simple and perfected. Quality, simple ingredients. It was overdone or overdressed. It was pizza. The dough was light, airy with a perfect chew. It wasn't too charred. I had half Margarita/half Wise guy. The Margarita had a wonderful red sauce, fresh mozzarella and super fresh basil. The sauce was incredible. I could have a bowl of just that! The wise guy had a delicious fennel sausage. It wasn't greasy. The smoked mozzarella was delicious and the perfect combo. The onions were wood fired but not overly caramelized. I was happy they weren't too sweet. The dessert was divine. I was able to try all three and I can't choose a favorite. The rice pudding was delicious, rich and creamy, served cold. The chocolate cake was fudgey and very good. The biscotti was light and had great flavor. My favorite place in AZ thus far. It was a rough day but when I walked into this place, it was my favorite day! Thank you!!! Finally something I don't feel compelled to make better myself! read more

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Despite the lines, the crowds, and the wait, I found Pizzeria Bianco to be a worthwhile dining experience....even though it didn't fit into my Chicago-style definition of pizza. This isn't the place to loosen up, stuff yourself silly , and quaff beer by the pitcher. If you're on a date or entertaining an out-of-town couple, it's pretty hard to beat. But if you're looking to feed a softball team or a sizable collection of drinking buddies, don't even think about it. Getting seated at Bianco reminds me of doing the same at Zachary's ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/JsqK99Ka8gIgu1ZtzDupRg ) in Oakland, Ca. You walk in, a receptionist takes your name, and they give you a projected wait time that can be as long as an hour. Right around this time I'm thinking it'd be nice if we could wait in a bar, chat over a beer, and somehow be summoned back when our table was ready. To my utter delight, our waitress informed us that LO AND BEHOLD!!! SUCH A SETUP EXISTED!!! We were quickly shooshed over to a rather pleasant bar next door where the lengthy wait passed by painlessly as we sipped drinks and chatted up the locals. The bar was crowded too....and I had my doubts about the restaurant staff's claim of a Saint Bernard-like ability to find us in the crush of humanity....but find us they did, and minutes later we were seated and perusing the bill of fare. First off, a glimpse at the menu told me I was in for something completely out of the ordinary. Pizza's only came in thin crust, and were served in only one size. There was no build-your-own list of toppings, and the pre-defined combinations didn't look anything like standard pizza parlor fair. On the other hand, the sizable wood-fired pizza oven in the corner looked fascinating, and Bianco himself was running the kitchen with a focus and dedication that bordered on religious fanaticism. Tires hit pavement when the pizzas showed up. I've gotta say it was dang tasty, and I didn't regret the wait or the expense one bit. Still, if you're craving a more Chicago-style pizza, this just doesn't cut it. The ingredients are fantastic, the preparation is perfect, and the ambiance isn't lacking in the slightest......but halfway through my first pie I found myself yearning for something thicker, and wound up fighting the urge to grab two pieces at once or fold one over to simulate a thicker slice. If, like myself, you hail from San Francisco, it's similar to Pauline's Pizza ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/tIzKxpADKMMmzDr5n07lQg ) on Valencia between 14th and Duboce. All in all, Pizzeria Bianco was great, but nothing to set the world on fire. It was tasty, and it was without doubt a high-quality pizza. East Coasters with their love for a thinner, more spartan pie will probably see it's virtues....But as for myself, I see it in the same way I do Pauline's Pizza in San Francisco...memorable and worth the visit, but it never comes to mind when the pizza craving rears it's ugly head... read more

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My first visit to Pizzeria Bianco was about 6 years ago. We waited for just over 2 hours and got a pizza that, in my opinion, was totally burned. Fast forward to last week.... my son and I were visiting the Arizona Science Center that morning and we were hungry. Friends had been telling me for years that I was cRAzY for not loving Pizzaria Bianco so I thought, what the hell. They're open for lunch now, it's just a 5 min wait, so lets give it a whirl. My son was demanding pepperoni pizza (which I already knew they didn't have) so I ordered the Sonny Boy with sopressata, figuring he wouldn't know the difference. I also had a glass of wine, and I was a little disappointed at the limited selection of wines by the glass, considering they had a wine bar next door. The pizza, thankfully, was much better this time. It still had the charring around the edges, which I understand is their thing, but it wasn't burned. In fact, I think the bottom could have been cooked a little more. The middle of the pizza was quite droopy, and not stiff enough to hold up the toppings that kept sliding off. The sopressata was a fantastic salty treat and the olives were very flavorful. My son loved it, too and we polished off the whole pizza in record time. With the much improved pie, the food portion of our visit deserved 4 stars, but what brought my rating down was our server. I'm not even totally sure she was our server to be honest. She took our drink order, brought one of our drinks, and asked us if we needed anything else toward the end of our meal - but that was it. Someone else took our pie order, refilled water, brought my wine, dropped off our lunch, and brought the bill. Our server was MIA for 90% of the meal and I don't think she ever smiled once. I'm cool with people who are all business - in the business world! But if I'm at your restaurant, you should make some attempt to be welcoming and helpful. If I were downtown, I would certainly lunch at Pizzeria Bianco again, but I wouldn't drive out from the East Valley just for this. I know of several other places with great pizza that are closer to me, and who seem to care a little more about their customers' happiness. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - My sonny boy, ready to eat the Sonny Boy - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm back in Phoenix and that means Puzzeria Bianco. Widely known as Jimmy Kimmel's favorite pizzeria, it does not disappoint. Excellent crust, sauce, toppings, etc. The pistachio pizza is amazing! Highly recommended. read more

The staff here is awesome!! Very friendly and as I was visiting from out of town gave a lot of good recommendations. The pizza was pretty good, not my absolute favorite, but good for authentic Italian style. I did half and half so I could try two different kinds. The wise guy and the sonny boy. The wise guy was my favorite by far, would get again! I recommend stopping here for a meal. Worth it! read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Try different pizzas by combining two flavors... love the wise guy (on left) - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is my favorite pizza spot in North America, so why do I not award it 5 stars? I'll get to that later. I've been to Bianco twice in my life. I consider this to be the Holy Grail of pizzas (in the US anyway). Paul Bianco is a master when it comes to crafting the perfect pizza pie. The crust is always perfectly cooked and flavorful. He only uses fresh ingredients, such as the basil which he grows himself in his own garden. Paul takes so much pride in his work that you will actually find him preparing each pizza and cooking them in his oven. When he pulls each pizza out, he looks like a proud father as he checks out his work. I've read many articles including one from the NY Times proclaiming this to be the best pizza in the United States. In my opinion it is. But keep in mind that this is Italian style thin crust (sorry Sparkley) which is not for everyone. You will not find loads of toppings and a chewy crust like you will at find at Round Table. But what you will find is a pizza similar to what you would find back in the old country. Why take a star? Here is why. Pizzeria Bianco opens at 5:00, but do not even attempt to get here then because you will have absolutely no chance of being seated. Ok, how about getting in line at 4:30? Nope, wont happen. 4:00? You're willing to stand out in the hot Arizona sun for an hour for the best pizza ever right? fuggedabouti, it aint happening. If you do not arrive at least two hours before you will not be dining here. In fact, we have always arrived around 2:30 and still find a small line always forming out front. On the bright side, there is a bar right next door (Bar Bianco) where you can sit and pass the time. But a member of your party still has to stand in line until 5 to put your name on the list. Once your name gets on the magical list, you are free to join your group and have a drink and they will come and get you. No Jennifer L, no dessert is offered here. That too is kind of a bummer. If you have the time and it's not May through September, I highly recommend that you check out Pizzeria Bianco. The pizza is absolutely amazing and you will not be disappointed. One tip, they do take reservations for parties of 6 or more. read more

Pizzeria Bianco has the best pizza I have ever had anywhere. I love the Wiseguy, woodfired pizza with house smoked mozzarella, wood roasted onion & fennel sausage. You have to try this place, you won't regret it. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Wiseguy - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely Amazing! The lightest crispiest crust pizza I have had in AZ. Loved it and I can't wait to go back! read more

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I had an excellent margherita pizza here. I knew this place was a hit and busy all the time but luckily I happened to be in the area when it was slow and checked it out for the first time. The seating is a little uncomfortable but the pizza was great and so were the servers. I thought I saw on the Yelp app that they don't do take outs but I saw people leaving with pies so I'm going to give it a try. read more

Came here last night around 7:20pm and there was a 30min wait. There is a little place next door that you could wait at but we opted for the cute benches outside since it was a nice evening. This place has been said to have the best pizza in the U.S. so naturally, we had to try it out. Sonny Boy Pizza w/ Sausage - Thin crust pizza. A little soggy at parts where I am guessing the sauce soaked in but there were parts that were nicely firm and thin. No complaints though because the flavor was wonderful. The tomato sauce was delicious. The fennel sausage completed the pizza. The cheese was melted and stringy when you took a bite. Yum! Rosa w/ Sausage - This was a different kind with no tomato sauce as the base. No sauce meant a firmer pizza with no sogginess whatsoever. The flavors were interesting on this but all went together well with every bite. Overall, I would give this place a 4. What made it a 5 was their service. Every single staff member here was friendly, fast, and paid attention to detail. They were so great! We walked out saying "Man, they were so nice". Great establishment. read more

Great authentic Italian wood fired pizza. To me it's overpriced though and I rather go somewhere else. Try their Pane Bianco location. Much better prices and ideal for a quick lunch break and to purchase amazing freshly baked bread. read more

My husband Matt B. and I love pizza, so when we decided to spend a weekend in Phoenix, Pizzeria Bianco was at the top of our to-do list. I'd heard great things about the pizza (which is a favorite of Nancy Silverton's of Pizzeria Mozza) and rather frightening things about the line (five hour wait times, what?) so Matt and I met up with our friend Stef P. at about 10:45 on a Saturday morning. By 11, when the doors opened, we were one of two parties waiting for a table. We saw no line the whole time we were here, so maybe massive wait times are a thing of the past. The place was very charming, small and cozy, located in some kind of science center park that felt a bit like a college campus. Apple Maps did a shit job getting us to the right building, so we missed the free lot. Be advised that there is one, and that it's much closer than any metered parking. The restaurant felt like a new wave fancy pizzeria, with big ovens and a modern/rustic decor. Service was good, efficient and friendly. We drank beer with our lunch (I forget what was on tap, but it was good), and enjoyed the excellent pizza. Stef and I shared the Wiseguy and the Sonny Boy, while Matt had the Margherita. The pizzas were delicious, with flavorful crusts that were beautifully charred with a good amount of both crisp and chew. The toppings were high quality. The Wiseguy was probably my favorite, a white pie loaded with wood-roasted onion, house smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage. That sausage was so savory, that onion so subtly sweet. The Sonny Boy was also a winner, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, salami, and olives, meaty and full of flavor. I stole a bit of Matt's Margherita, and it was a top notch version of the classic pie, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Now that I know Pizzeria Bianco comes with no hassle, I'll stop by whenever I come through Phoenix. The setting is nice, and the pizza hits the spot. Its reputation is well deserved. read more

Wowza, this place has been one of my favorites for many years now! I love everything about it. I know there can be a very long wait at times, but it's well worth it. I consider it a part of the date night. Many times Paul and I have come here and just ordered a bottle or two of wine and sat outside on the long picnic table near the lights. Other times we made a reservation and walked around downtown Phoenix or checked out the Science Museum and came back to eat. Either way this place is worth the wait! My favorite pizza is the Biancoverde and the Margherita. I've also had the Rosa and enjoy that too. It may be worth your while to order a 3rd pizza and freeze it at home because it is so delicious. Enjoy! read more

3.5 Stars. It's been awhile! Me and my wife came here about 4 years ago and left a bit disappointed. Fast forward to present day....... We had an employee appreciation day at work, and we got to play a hand of blackjack with our boss. If you won, you got to pick an envelope with a prize in it. I was lucky and won my hand with a 21! My envelope that I picked was "Lunch with the boss". We could pick the place where we wanted to go, so I decided to choose here. Me, him, his assistant and one other coworker who won all headed down here today. I figured that it was time for a return visit and since work was paying, might as well head somewhere nice that everyone would enjoy. This place is consistently ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the USA and the other 3 people I went with had never been. We drove down, valet parked ($3.00) and were in the doors right around 11:30. There were only a few other people there and we got a table right away. We all took a quick look at the menu and then placed our order. My last time here, I sampled the Margherita, The Rosa and The Sonny Boy. Today, I went with The Wiseguy. I had that and a Diet Coke to drink. Here is how everything was............ Wiseguy Pizza- This thing was fantastic! This pizza is a white pizza with no tomato sauce. It came topped with lots of sausage, plenty of onions and a nice amount of smoked mozzarella. The sausage was sliced thin and had a great texture and taste with the fennel in it. The onions were the perfect middle between soft yet still firm enough to have some bite. The cheese was awesome too..cant beat a fresh homemade mozzarella!. This was one of the better white pizzas I have ever had. Biancos crust is always really thin, but today it seemed just a tad thicker than past visits. It had a perfect char on the crust without being burnt and it had a fantastic chew. This particular pizza gets 5 stars. If/when I come back, it will be the only one I order! It was great! Diet Coke- They serve this to you in a 12oz can. Cost=$3.50. Highway robbery! Hey, at least the regular Coke is a Mexican Coke in a glass bottle and can somewhat be justified for a $3.50 beverage, but to charge $3.50 for a can of Diet Coke is outrageous! Service was good. Our waitress was nice. Overall, I can take this off my "Overrated List" since the pizza I had today was absolutely fantastic. But, even though my lunch today was both excellent and free, I still can't see myself coming down here and paying what equates to $25.00 for a pizza and a can of Coke. 4 pizzas and 5 sodas came out to $106.00 after tip! Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington all frowned as they were coming out of Brandy's wallet! It was good, but not that good. There are many other pizza joints in Phoenix that I would head to if I had to plunk down the cash for lunch. With that said, the next time I win a prize or get a free lunch from work, I'm headed back here for another Wiseguy...it really is a great pizza and it was head and shoulders above every other pizza I have had from any of Biancos restaurants in the past. I just wish you didn't have to take out a second mortgage to enjoy a meal here! That's all, folks! Catch you on the flipside, Pizzeria Bianco. It's been real! read more

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When I was living in Chicago, I read an article in Chicago Magazine wherein a famous Chicago chef said Pizzeria Bianco would be his last meal on Earth. I'd moved out of Phoenix in 2001 and had never gotten to try this pizza. And if a Chicagoan was willing to go out on a limb and say the best pizza was not in Chicago (heresy to some), then I needed to try this pizza. The first time I tried Bianco's not yet infamous pizza, I was visiting friends in town. I waited an hour and a half to try the pizza, spending most of the wait time at Bar Bianco next door. We made friendly chat with the bartender, who left quite a good impression on us. We also enjoyed the goat cheese crostini appetizer and split a great bottle of red. That first time, I was actually scalded by too hot water in the women's restroom. Some kind of problem with the system shot out near boiling water when the dishwasher went on in the kitchen. When I went back to my table, I asked for ice for my hand. Chris Bianco was still making all the pizzas then, but he overheard what happened and comped my pizza before it was even out of the oven. The first pizzas we tried were the Biancoverde and the Rosa. Oh, the crust! The cheese! The fresh ingredients! Yes, I was in love. The next year, I waited THREE hours to have this pizza. No, I am not crazy. The pizza is THAT good and I was only in town for two days. I'd been dreaming of this pizza for an entire year. Thank GOODNESS Bianco is now open for lunch. The wait times are not nearly as long. In fact, this brings me to my most current visit. On Friday a friend and I went to Bianco at 4:45 p.m. I walked into the door to inquire about the wait. I was told to... wait for it... pick out a table! No wait? At Bianco? The Gods were shining on us. I have been to Bianco many times since moving back to Phoenix two years ago. The food is, as always, excellent, even though Bianco's right hand man is more likely to be making the pizzas these days. I highly recommend the pizza, natch. But I also recommend the Mozzarella and Tomato salad, which is made with freshly made cheese (AMAZING) and freshly picked tomatoes. And, of course, you should not skip the bread. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Mozzarella and tomato salad $9 - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Not sure this lives up to all the hype . Waited an hour, had a cocktail next door (dark , damp , uncomfortable and not accommodating.. bar ONLY makes the two cocktails listed ‍) . Got seated in restaurant ordered 4 pizza variations recommended by server , they were good not great not worth a 2/3 hour wait but solid. Seating is uncomfortable and the vibe is definitely to get you in and out .. wouldn't bother to return not a relaxing evening. read more

If I could do a quarter star, I would. I've never been so disrespected in my entire life! We waited for over an hour to get seated and then when that happened, we were "cut off". The manager had no idea what he was doing, but was adamant that we were unable to drink. After waiting an hour and being treated that way, we walked out before ordering food. I've lived in NYC for over 4 years and literally never experienced such disrespect in my entire time there. I actually know respectable pizza restaurants and this isn't it. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - To add to my review, I would like to show the kind of bullying and disrespect this restaurant's manager offers. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First of all I saw this pizza place on Netflix and I was super excited to try it. Once I got their I was informed that wait was an hr long, so me and my party waited and the food was good, but not worth the wait. I would say overall the pizza is good, but the place is way to crowded and the service is just mediocre. So therefore this place is dead to me and not worth the hype and don't listen to Netflix on their pizza reviews. read more

As good as so many people have implied. Best pizza in America? Perhaps. Service was friendly. I split the following items with a friend: $11 - HANDMADE MOZZARELLA, LOCAL TOMATO AND BASIL with Extra Virgin Olive Oil $16 - MARGHERITA PIZZA Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil $8 - FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE Would definitely recommend. I arrived at 11am on a Tuesday and got seated immediately. It was getting crowded but not overly so by 11:45am. read more

Pizzeria Bianco has gained notoriety over the last few years for having things said about it like "Best in Phoenix", "Best in Arizona" and even "Best in US". As a result, if you don't have a reservation, the wait is typically an hour or more any time between 5pm & close. This is not an issue as A) You can make a reservation and have no wait and B) Bar Bianco is a separate establishment next door that handily accommodates the hungry and waiting crowd with great craft beers and wines. Bar Bianco is, by the way, a separate review :) I want to be very up front about the pizza I have experienced here. Having had two of the six pizzas on the menu, it is good, not great. It is, in my opinion, not the "Best" pizza in Phoenix. It's not even the best pizza in downtown Phoenix. On this most recent visit, my Wise Guy + shrooms was mediocre, with an unremarkable flavor and an unremarkable crust. The "Spiedini" appetizer (Fontina wrapped in Organic Prosciutto), however, was simple, delicious and the highlight of my meal. They have a nice wine selection and a few good beers. I liked Pizzeria Bianco for the atmosphere, it's upscale, trendy and loud with a lively bar of its own. It's happening. Inside is a relatively compact space, and there's outdoor seating that's great for cooler evenings. It's a good vibe. But there's one final thing: churn. They know they have a lot of traffic trying to get in that door, they know there's more money to be made. Previously, I didn't feel like it was an issue, but our server certainly let us know it on this visit. I don't think I have felt more pressured to finish and vacate my table in a very long time. In close, it's the letdown of mediocre pizza and the pushy service that led me to a 3 star review this time. read more

Great Pizza! Great food! Great service! Still, this place isn't perfect.... BE PREPARED TO WAIT! Alright, most people seem to know this going in (we did too). However, when you arrive at 7:00pm, and they say you won't be seated until 11:30pm, that doesn't mean you can put your name in and show up at 11...which we almost found out the hard way: **At 10:00pm they will do one last head count. If you're not in the vicinity, soooorrrrry!** Luckily we were calling in every hour for updates (which they recommend, btw). At 9:40pm we called and got the news that we better be there for the last head count (information we probably could have used earlier), and had to hurry on back from our meanderings downtown. At 10:00pm we were deemed worthy to stay on the list and wait another 45 minutes or so. Service: the hostess knows she holds all the cards--sort of like the lady at the cash register for the Soup Nazi. However, a smile was all it took to get one back from her for me. Still, I can see how others might misconstrue her attitude as something less than cordial. Our server was great though! Very helpful and fun. He was as excited to serve us as we were to eat there. Good stuff! The pizza is indeed great! But after waiting 4 hours, I was expecting the heavens to part and birds to sing and the ground to shake. Nope. Just made-from-scratch, meticulously-thought-out, high-quality pizza. A light and airy, smoky crust, a decent sauce and fresh mozzarella formed the basis of the Sonny Boy and Wise Guy pizzas that we tried. The quality and tastiness of the toppings were also apparent. We were impressed. This was absolutely great pizza--one of the best we've ever had. ...I just don't know if I'll hurry back to Pizzeria Bianco to wait that long again. read more

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After living in the Phoenix area for 3 yrs, we finally had the opportunity to try the legendary Pizzeria Bianco. We heard all of the horror stories of 2 to 3 hr long waits and to grab yourself a Bottle of Wine and prepare for a long night out....we didn't care and went out on a Monday night to give it a try. To our surprise, there was NO WAIT at all, YEAH!!!! We were immediately seated at a table (2 top) and given our menus. It's very dark in the dining room and the menus were a little difficult to read in the ambient light....had to use our cell phone flashlight. We decided to order: Sonny Boy w/Sausage http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzeria-bianco-phoenix?select=MyRRg57xLO58zg7bbf2fcg#MyRRg57xLO58zg7bbf2fcg Bianco Verde w/Prosciutto http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzeria-bianco-phoenix?select=39b-Ufs5AEg-UJiR9u5qRg#39b-Ufs5AEg-UJiR9u5qRg While we were waiting for our food they sat a table of 5 at the 4 top next to us....since the tables are so close, the back of the 5th person's chair was nearly touching our table...that kind of crept into our personal space and was a little uncomfortable.....especially since one of the girls in his party looked at us while getting seated and proclaimed "It's his birthday, woo-hoo!!!".....that's awesome and I hope you guys have a good time, but we came here to dine by ourselves and enjoy each other's company, not join a strangers birthday party....*ugh*... Our Pizza came out a short time later. I had the Sonny Boy w/Sausage added. I took one bite and instantly became a fan of their Pizza. It was cooked perfectly with a nice thin crust. The dough wasn't chewy or undercooked....it was just right. The Sausage had good flavor and the Pepperoni didn't overwhelm the Pizza. The Better Half had the Bianco Verde w/Prosciutto. When it came out, it was covered in Greens....LOL, it looked pretty hilarious as I've never seen a Pizza that looked like this before. It tasted pretty good though. I had a slice and thought it would suck because of all of the greens on it....it's not something I would personally order, but my Wife enjoyed it and said she'd order it again. The service here was pretty good. The server was pleasant, friendly, and attentive. I'm not sure the Pizza is worth a 2 or 3 hr wait, but it's pretty good. We'd come back on another slow night. Return Factor - 80% read more

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Long wait but worth it!! Employees were friendly. When it was time for us to eat, the service was quick! Then food was amazing! We had a Margarita Pizza with sausage!! It was incredible! We also had the Capresse salad and fresh greens salad! It was so fresh!!! So good! It was a good experience and I'm glad we waited! read more

rated higher because we actually went here n(after my initial review). 1 1/2 hour. everyone was friendly and pizza was delicious!! very small place and close quarters so i can see why the wait. what bothered me other than their inability to update their yelp page (and i did tell staff who was very accepting of my crique), was $5 for parking and tip not included. really?! parking in your own lot...who is price gouging here?! that really pissed me off and didn't sit well with my friend either. i did watch the netflix special & it was great :) very admirable on the owner & his perserverance to make a great pizza. however, it appears he has branched out a lot & that isn't always good for quality; also, this isn't the first time we've been here. read more