I have to say, I don't really get the hype. The small restaurant, with about 12 tables crammed inside one room serves up a variety of pizzas, as well as salads and a couple appetizers. The antipasto plate ($13) was fine, with a couple pieces of cheese, olives, peppers, a frittata and salami, but it wasn't any better than what I've had at my current favorite downtown Phoenix pizza place, Cibo. In fact, Cibo beat Bianco in pizza quality (Cibo doesn't burn the edges) and in wait time. My party of four waited more than an hour for a table at Bianco's, and I don't think I've ever waited more than 30 minutes at Cibo on a busy Friday or Saturday night. I ordered a margherita pizza topped with olives ($15), and I did enjoy the thin, soft middle of the pizza. It was similar in taste and portion size to Cibo but had that not-so-appetizing burnt crust. The atmosphere at Bianco's was bare bones, and it was way too loud in the place to be considered romantic. Cibo, on the other hand, offers a gorgeous patio and a quieter setting. I liked that Pizzeria Bianco was in the historic downtown area and was close to several bars, including the Rose and Crown Pub (628 E. Adams St.), but in the future I'll stick with Cibo for a quality pizza fix. read more

Good pizza, served with a side of pretentiousness. From the downcast look "nooo, we don't have pepperoni" to the quick "hey, you got to order something beyond drinks if you hang out at the bar". .. It is good pizza. Nice solid crust, crispy, and fantastic and unique ingredients. Yet the place isn't Tru or Gary Danko or Aliena. So for good pizza, yes. . .but that is it. It still isn't as good as Frank Peppe (CT) and that is served with over a 100years of experience. Our two pizza's were great A olive and salumi pizza that was pure goodness. The next was some sort of white pizza "are you sure you want a white pizza x10" was equally impressive. The beer selection was anemic (with one local draft and a few bottles). The wine selection fared even better. If you don't want a pizza , don't eat here. Certainly not a bad place. . . should be easy to cut the attitude. read more

In doing research on restaurants in Phoenix in preparation for a recent visit, I was astonished to find that one of the best ones is a pizzeria. Having ate there, I can attest that it is wonderful. It was very pleasant to sit outside on a warm evening. The staff was attentive and helpful. My server told me that I did not have to choose between the Sonny Boy (Salami & olives) and the Wiseguy. The wood-roasted onion and fennel sausage on the Wiseguy were flavorful. Because I was by myself, I thought about leaving the crusts but they were too chewy and yeasty to discard. The farmer's market salad was fresh and crisp and the beer selection is small but well curated. read more

Excellent pizza but long wait. But they do have a bar to wait at. You can put your name down and then come back.

This was one of the most recommended places to eat at while in Phoenix. It is always compared to the LA staple Pizzeria Mozza, which serves a mean Fennel Sausage Pizza. WISE GUY ($18) - Wood-Roasted Onion, House Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage - cooked to perfection - I enjoyed every last bite of it - The onions really brought out the flavor of the fennel sausage - Definitely recommend! SERVICE: I sat at the bar and the bartender was really friendly. All the staff members seem to enjoy working with each other to help the customers are happy. I didn't know there was bread offered but the bartender highly recommended that I try the bread with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. ENVIRONMENT: very casual. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. Depending on the day outdoor seating may be a great option while sipping a glass of wine or draft beer. Inside dining may be a little cramped but the pizza will definitely make up for it! Overall, I would NOT hesitate to visit Pizzeria Bianco again. The pizza was crispy and well flavored. I even hear if you're lucky you'll see Chef Chris Bianco making your pizza himself! The prices are similar to any fine pizzeria establishment. There is valet for the rich and famous, otherwise a parking lot free for 2 hours with validation. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Wise Guy and a draft beer. Summer is complete. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Well we finally got in. About seven attempts and five years later we finally ate at Pizzeria Bianco. I think the only reason we got in is because they are now open for lunch. We were attending a matinee at the symphony and arrived 1.5 hours before and went to the restaurant, there was already a 45 minute wait. We put our names in and didn't get called before we had to leave to see the performance. We got out of the performance at 3:45 and decided to hustle back to Bianco and see if we could possibly get in before the dinner rush. We spoke to the hostess and she fit us in! Yay! The menu is minimal about five different pizzas, appetizers and salads. As we looked at the menu we decided to order everything we were curious about as we didn't know when we would ever make it back. So we ordered the Antipasto - wood fired veggies with big blocks of cheese, bright green olives and sopressata, served with bread and the most flavorful olive oil. The perfectly roasted veggies included sweet onion, red peppers and sweet potatoes it was wonderful! We also ordered three pizzas (for two adults and two kids - oh my) the margherita, wise guy and sonny boy. The pizzas were good. We enjoyed the pizzas with Peroni which is a perfect pairing. My favorite was the wise guy. Wood roasted onions and fennel sausage - just incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly. Our tab for three pizzas, antipasto, beers, and sodas came to $92. Pricey lunch but we ordered too much. I think I felt slightly stressed during the meal as the service was speedy and I felt a bit rushed. Maybe it was my Catholic guilt rising up feeling like we bumped someone else from getting in earlier. It was a lovely meal, lovely building, but it was not relaxing. We took home an entire pie - a mixture of the three. Stuck it in the fridge and can you believe it actually tasted better the next day?? We warmed it in the oven and it was so delicious! I'm so happy we finally ate there - cross that one off my list. I don't feel compelled to drive all the way into Phoenix and wait in line for hours any time soon but I would do it again. Probably when I have guests from out of town and someone else is driving so I can enjoy lots of red wine while I wait. I'm torn between 4-5 stars but I'm feeling generous. read more

Well the 1 star is for the food the pizza is truly authentic and tastes amazing. My compliments. The reason for my -4 is due to the service. My party of 3 walk in and see if something is available well we are subject to a wait which is normal I'm not worried. But what irritates me is that we sit down they bring us water which is great. I could use some water but that is all they give us we were not asked if we wanted something else just assumed water. So then they ask if what we wanted so we placed an order and there was no further offer of something to drink. We wanted to try a few beers and a bottles coke. After we are done eating and just sitting down we notice other people were given bread and a new party just sat down and were asked. "Can I get you something to drink?." Are you kidding me. If I decide to come back it will be for the food not the service. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Outsides seating - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Pizza is very good. I'm just more of a traditional American pizza kinda guy. Got the wise guy and it was good, but I like more cheese on a pizza. read more

I managed Club Med resorts around the world for 26 years. We moved from Singapore to Phoenix four years ago and found our favorite pizzeria! Mr. Bianco has created pizzas exactly like Napoli, Italy! After managing resorts in Bari, Ortranto & Sicily My wife and I found that the pizzas, salads and breads reminded us of Italy. So nice to see fresh products used on the pies! I know some say the wait is long but dinner is supposed to be like that! Also want to say that the staff was very nice and the pizza chefs have been well trained. Bravo! read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Man the wait was not bad but it was a Monday It was worth it though Amazing food. We ordered a half red sauce/white sauce Pizza. Amaze balls occurred in our mouths with flavor. Everything thing here is delicious house bread, apps, pizza. Im hooked for sure read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I met two colleagues for dinner at Pizzeria Bianco this evening. We put in our name at 4:00pm and were told it would be a one to one and a half hour wait. We went to the bar next door to wait for our table. Pizzeria Bianco texted us when our table was ready at approximately 5:45pm. At that time, the line out front had about 10 people waiting to get in. We walked into the restaurant, and it was cute. It was a small space, and the tables were close together. The school house chairs were an interesting touch. The restaurant was clean. The food was awesome. We ordered the Fresh Market Salad, the Margherita Pizza, and the Rosa Pizza. It was perfect for the three of us to share! Here's why I gave two stars instead of five. The customer service was awful and made our experience uncomfortable. We felt rushed to order our food because different servers asked us several times within approximately three minutes if we were ready to order our food. After we ordered our food, the server said, "Is that all?" Saying it as if we should have ordered more. When we didn't order dessert, he made it obvious that he was annoyed. After we paid the bill, we sat for 10-15 minutes talking quietly. Then, the other server came over and said, "If you all are just going sit here and talk would you please take it to the bar next door?" We were the only ones in the restaurant to be asked to leave. We left ...expecting people to be waiting out front. There was no one waiting for a table. So essentially, we waited for over one and a half hours for a table... to be rushed for an hour...and then being asked to leave. Great food...very bad service. read more

Absolutely fantastic. We were in town for a conference, and stumbled across this little restaurant while looking for somewhere to go for dinner. We ended up returning for a second dinner because it was that good! Both of our servers were sweet, and the service was quick (we were in and out in half an hour). We got a pizza and the farmers market salad, which was the perfect amount of food for two people. Overall, Pizzeria Bianco has authentic Neapolitan pizza, and I would definitely recommend it. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - The Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Got salad and pizza with my friend and it was decent. Not amazed, but it's a good try. Getting coffee after all is recommended.

Decided to come here based on a recommendation from a friend since all i had eaten while visiting the phoenix/scottsdale area was chain restaurant after chain restaurant. Pizzeria bianco has thin crust pizza prepared in an old school brick oven. The waitstaff is friendly and you can tell that this place is definitely popular among the locals given that it was busy even at 2pm on a wednesday afternoon. The menu isn't extremely large, but it's the quality of the ingredients that count in this case. Tried out the "Sonny Boy" and the "Wise Guy" pizzas and both tasted pretty good while coming straight out from the oven. This is NOT your typical pizza spot with supreme pizzas, but a place you go to enjoy the creativity and the craftmanship of someone's idea! Note: Valet parking costs about $3 read more

After waiting about an hour to get seated had their appetizer board and 3 pizzas with my family. Did not disappoint. The crust of the pizza was one of the best and the combination of toppings, sauce and cheese was great. One of the best pizzas I have had. Worth the wait! read more

I'd heard that this place had the. best. pizza. (yes, like that), so I was prepared for disappointment, and I wasn't disappointed. I arrived at about 3pm on a Monday and didn't have to wait at all. There are tables outside but they don't let you eat there -- not really sure what the deal is there... I guess maybe when things are busy that's where people wait? Anyway, it was a nice enough day, I leashed the pup outside and grabbed a seat at the bar where I could keep an eye on him. Simple menu, with only a few options. I did the biancoverde (ricotta & arugula). It was excellent. You really can taste the difference when the best ingredients are used -- almost on par with my aunt's famous homemade version. Which I guess is a pretty amazing feat for a restaurant. Still, it was just pizza. In fairness, I'm not sure what I was expecting -- to somehow have my mind blown by how great it was or what. It definitely isn't worth making a trip just to eat here, but it's definitely a great stop if you live or find yourself in the area. read more

Really good pizza! Fortunately I came right before closing on a Thursday night and didn't have a problem getting a table. Parking is an issue though, it's $3 for valet in their lot out front, or I think there's a neighborhood right before you hit the restaurant you can park at for free. I started off with their mozzarella and tomato salad. This was good but typical. Slices of mozzarella with slices of tomato, drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper. It was a nice refreshing way to start off my meal. Then I got their pizza- half Margherita and half Rosa. Delicious!!! The Margherita tasted pretty typical, nice fresh tomato sauce with basil and mozzarella on top. The Rosa was really good- it was this salty, nutty, cheesy goodness. The pistachios with parmesan and herbs was just perfect. Thin, just burnt crust and fresh ingredients. I would get this combo again! One typical, one atypical. Good ambience, nice service! read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Complimentary bread and oil - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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After a hot desert scavenger hunt day, we ended up at Heritage . My sister remembered the Food Channel doing a segment on the establishment. 4 of us ordered two pies for a light lunch. Small place with a very rustic feel, we were seated right away(it was 2pm). Ordered Sonny Boy and a Wise Guy. It came quick and hot, but not the burn your mouth hot, the onions and fennel sausage on the wise guy were wonderful together. The salami was light and delicious on the the other. But, this was all about the crust, it had a light crunchy bread texture. Do yourself a favor and grab a pie! read more

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Dinner 7-20-11 THE GOOD: The best pizza ever! THE BAD: ??25-30 min wait?? (not really bad) THE LOWDOWN: In recent years, I have had some pretty good pizza, but.....this sets a new standard. I believe that the crust makes the pizza, well this is by far the best crust I have had. Serious Pie has good crust, but this one is better - hands down. The toppings come next and man they were fresh and delicious. Everything was spot on. A must when you are in the area. They have an awesome old house right next door that you wait for your table at. Just go! read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Thats what I'm talkin 'bout - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here because it was on the show Best Thing I Ever Ate and I happened to be in Phoenix, AZ. That episode was about pizza and one of the speakers said the Rosa Pizza was his favorite pizza ever. It's not my favorite pizza. It was different. I liked it but not my favorite. It's a daughter pizza with red onion, Parmigiano Reggiano, rosemary and pistachios. It has an interesting flavor. The rosemary and pistachios combination make it a unique selection. I wanted some sort of protein and went with the prosciutto. It was probably not the best choice because it made it a bit too salty. Next time I'll try the classic margherita out the wiseguy, which seems to be pretty popular. The space was cozy. Decor was brick and rustic. Place was clean and servers were very friendly. read more

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Saw the Netflix special and had to stop by here for pizza while visiting friends in Phoenix. We got 3 of their pizzas and their fontina cheese. Everything was amazing!!! You can taste the freshness of the bread and flour and nothing beats the wood fired pizza. Amazing and would definitely come back if I'm in town!! Definitely tip the staff well, they looked tired from all the customers all day, but with the amazing stuff they're serving, their passion is definitely showing through their dedication to the amazing food!! read more

A lot of people mentioned the wait here, but I went during lunch and there was none at all. Their bread was not very good, but luckily, my appetizer came quickly. Handmade Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, and olive oil... delicious! I haven't had mozzarella that good in... well... ever. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I ordered 2 different pizzas because I wanted to try a variety: the margherita and the wise guy. The crust is soooooooooooooooo good. It's thin and crispy so it adds the perfect texture without taking anything away from the actual taste of the pizza. I could eat the margherita every single day. The wise guy, on the other hand, was rather bland. I took it to go so that I could add some spice to it when I got home. Figured it would be pretty insulting to them and embarrassing for me to ask if they had Tabasco or Sriracha sauce, haha. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pSQFynH1VxkfSmehRXlZWw?select=O45QSGlfaSoSq3RlJFBwiw#NkTxsHmspfEVP7LX9brMDg Not sure if I'll drive from LA just to eat here again, but I will definitely be looking for an excuse to head in this direction. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - margherita and wise guy - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'll never love another restaurant more than I love Pizzeria Bianco. The valet parking, the olive oil, the bread, the salad, the pizza, the crisp water, the wine, the service, the vibes... I CAN GO ON. 10/10 EVERYTHING. My mouth is just salivating thinking about this place. Love you. read more

Food is excellent. Freshest ingredients ever. Quality food 100%. Service can definitely use some improvement. Ambiance...well. It's a little rushed because of how small the place is and all the people waiting to eat . Waiting an hour to 2 for a table is totally worth it . read more

Top notch. The best pizza in town without a doubt. Their menu is far more than pizza. Do take your time to go through it all. Their house wine was sublime. Expect a very, very long wait for a table. This being a popular place, you can--and should--expect a lot of people wanting to get in. Simply put: Superlative. read more

Great pizza. A nice variety, will push your comfort zones. Thin crust, absolutely melts in your mouth. Be prepared to wait. They make it very easy at the bar next door - they'll walk over and grab you when table is ready. Wait staff was fantastic - very knowledgeable. Wines are good value. A MUST try when in Phoenix. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our first visit and we were not disappointed! We started with the Antipasto, which was roasted vegetables & sliced cheese & meats- innovative & delicious! We ordered the Pappadelle Bolognese & Wise Guy pizza - both outstanding! Limited menu but still hard to pick! Lol! We went on a Monday early dinner so it was quiet & service was great! Perfect meal; will definitely return! read more

I needed to see what all the hoop la was about! I went in expecting the worst, as I usually have a disappointing experience when a place is overrated. Anyway, we spent the hottest day of the year (118 are you freaking kidding me?!) at the Science Center. I thought, ok PB is next door and there is no line, so we went for it. It was about 4:45 and the place was practically empty! So the 6 of us rolled in and were seated immediately. Fabulous. The menu is simple. Love that. We ordered the salad, roasted garlic pizza, margherita pizza, the Rosa, and the chocolate flourless cake. Oh my stars. The food is excellent. What more can be said after 800+ reviews? My favorite was the Rosa pizza. Carmalized red onion, pistachios, rosemary...now I'm not a pizza expert (like I am with cupcakes and coffee lol), but this was probably the best pizza I've ever had. And I can't believe I'm saying that since I've traveled all over, and the best pizza ends up in my own backyard? Chocolate flourless cake was also the bomb. So fudgy and rich and dense. So good! Service was excellent too. Maybe because we were only 1 of 3 tables, but still. Food came out super fast, waters refilled, nice chit chat with the server about the owner Chris and the concept of the restaurant...I mean the whole experience from start to finish was perfect. Great spot. Now, I would never wait for hours and hours. Just come for lunch or between lunch and dinner. But if you absolutely have to wait, it's worth it :) Can't wait to come back! read more

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Let me get this straight the pizza is 5 star. Lives up to the hype. The ambience is 5 star the service is 3.5 star. The prices 3 star. Had several different waiters come and ask us the same questions the whole time dining. You might say we'll great service? Too over powered. I got my pizza leave me alone. We waited exactly 30 seconds to get a table at 5 pm Friday evening. $120 for 4 with 1 drink a piece. Gourmet pizza at a gourmet priced read more

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Absolutely love this place! Fresh ingredients and outstanding service! Every pizza we tried was out-of-this world delicious! The flavor combo and pizza crust are to die for! A must try! read more

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I have been here before and the food is good, unfortunately their customer service is subpar. I had a party of 2 and they wouldn't allow me to sit at the bar and save a seat for 5 minutes. I understand that this place is small and they need to keep space for people but come on. There were plenty of chairs available and to refuse to seat me at the bar is a little ridiculous. I originally started with a 2 star but after I ate increased to a 3 star. read more

On the east coast, this pizza would get 4 stars, but on the west it is 5 star pizza at its finest. Decent dough, a nice bar next door, no car traffic. Great atmosphere. I did not like that the valet is required for parking, nor the fact that I tipped him when I pulled in, then he hovered me for a tip upon leaving. Holding my door open was a bit pushy. Really? I can't park myself and walk the extra 6 feet? I got the rosa pizza, which I would not recommend (though it was good), but the verde pizza my date ordered was delicious. I also ordered the caprese salad which was excellent. My date had the prosciutto, but it was cooked, an absolute no-no. Next time, I will be ordering the verde and yes, there will be a next time...though I will be parking elsewhere. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Front of Bianco - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm here on business and my co worker and I wanted to get some good pizza. I searched online to see where to go and this location came up as one of the best pizza to eat at in Phoenix. I had the Margherita pizza and everything the pizza is fresh. Pizza was very good. The crust was cooked perfectly with all the ingredients on top. The only thing I have against this is the price. I think it's just a little bit over price. But overall, I enjoyed eating here and it had a great atmosphere to hang out with friends. read more

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

Little on the expensive side for lunch, but best fresh pizza in town. The dough is delicious and toppings ultra fresh.

Food is as good as everyone says and there's a bar next door you can wait at. It took about two hours for us to get in but we knew that going in and it was fine. Staff are so nice!! read more

We were prepared for the wait. Our wait was 2 hours. We drank some expensive beer at the picnic tables next door, which they also own. We had a group of 7. We ordered one of each of the 5 pizzas. Some interesting and different. There was a lot of crust left on our plates. Crust is very thin and a little burnt, so be prepared for that. It was not soggy, so they did a good job with the right amount of toppings. The caprese salad was delicious. Probably won't go again if in Phoenix. read more

Walked up solo at 1:00pm and the place had about 7 tables open inside and the entire patio was empty. Caught t it at an amazing time. I was told 2 hour wait. I questioned why as there was an incredible amount of open space. Solo people have to wait for the bar no matter how many tables are open. Not ideal customer service. Walked out and will never go back. Had it before, it's good, but not good enough for that attitude. read more

Great place with nice, attentive staff. Full marks for almost everything. The pizza crust was super thin, which I like, but was also super chewy, not crisp. After all the hype I was left disappointed. read more

Great food, but be ready to wait ... an hourlong wait or more is normal ... they don't take reservations, so that's just the way it goes. The bar next door is a fun place to wait, however, but their bar service is very slow, and drinks are undersized ... the "pour" is about as small as they can possibly make it. Still, clearly they have the best pizza in Arizona ... and salad as super fresh and crisp. A fun place if you are patient. read more

I'm from New York, which I mention only because it has somewhat of a reputation for good pizza, and this place totally rocks. I loved all the hype from my friend who recommended it to me, and was happy to wait an hour or so at the bar next door, getting hungrier and hungrier... and then the pizza absolutely delivered. I was with a group of 8 people and we got lots of different pies and tried everything, and we were swooning and fawning over this and that... the crust, the cheese, the sauce, the toppings. I'm glad a place like this exists, and next time I'm in Phoenix, I'm totally there. read more