Pizza is a bit of Italy in Az! Fresh local ingredients! House made mozzarella is the Best. Great service too! read more

One of the better pizzas Ive had in a long time. Recommended for my visit to phoenix by friends and i guess they some awards also. This location was a bit tricky to get to cause of the parking but easy to figure out. Either pay the valet parking lot or just park in the garage like a block away which I did. Super short walk to the garage so save your money. There was a wait when I went during lunch time but I got there after the rush around 130pm and was seated reasonably quickly within 30 mins. I could see where during prime times and weekends this place would be a mad house. FYI its a small location with some outdoor seating but feels cozy/cramped. I ended up sitting at the bar which was nice to see the oven and entire place. Overall the staff were great, polite/welcoming and fast from the host,server,bartender all great. Ordered a margherita and the wiseguy pizza. FYI apparently they only do one round of ordering for salad and pizza so if you have a big order just place it all at once and let them know. The pizzas came out relatively quickly hot and fresh. The margherita pizza was simple but well balanced and to the point. The tomato sauce was flavorful and not too sweet or chunky, the cheese was melty creamy, the basil was fresh and bright and the crust was crispy with a bit of chew. The pizza here is not thick more thin. But the dough is fresh and the crust really tastes good. My favorite was the Wiseguy, a little different cause it didn't have tomato sauce but the ingredients worked so well together. The crust and pizza were thin crispy and with the right amount of chew. The toppings worked so well, the roasted onion was sweet and just melts in your mouth, the smoked mozzarella with the smoky flavor works perfectly with the onions and sausage, and the fennel sausage was the right balance of meaty and flavor, not over powering. It was a great combo of textures ad flavors. The onion cheese and sausage were so good. Before I leaving got some chocolate chip cookies for dessert which they sell from a local bakery and man what a way to end the meal. Chewy chocolatey and with a hint of salt flake. Solid. Definitely one of the best meals on my visit here to Phoenix and would recommend. Also pretty cool to see the owner at the place even with the rising notoriety. read more

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OVERHYPED.The pizza is good. That's it. It's a dry style pizza with a crunch bread. It was overly priced and small portions, and mediocre for a pizza. The ingredients definitely had quality yet failed to shine with flavor. The ambience was cozy and staff was very attentive. Overall OVERHYPED read more

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

We visited this restaurant on a weekday because it is almost always packed on the weekends and the restaurant is quite small. That being said, it is quaint and nice to sit outside with a bottle of wine while you wait! There are a few kitties from the restaurant owner that run around, making it even more fun to sit outside. We had a group of 7 people and waited around an hour and 15 minutes. For an appetizer, we ordered the antipasto and mozzarella salad. The salad was incredible; the ingredients tasted so fresh! We also ordered each pizza because we wanted to try them all. They were all delicious, but the one I enjoyed the most was the sonny boy. I think the combination of the salami and olives was perfect. I would easily come back for fresh pizza and a good bottle of wine! Just know you may have to wait for a while depending on what day of the week you go, but it is definitely worth it! read more

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I discovered the place through the Netflix series Chef's Table:Pizza. When I decided to go to Phoenix over Christmas week I knew I needed to stop by. Got there about 15 minutes before opening and there was already a line. Luckily I got in with a seat at the bar. So much fun. Engaged with the people sitting to the left and right. We ended up sharing pies and stories. The service was immaculate and the server knowledgeable and polite. Easily one of the best spots ever for Neapolitan pizza read more

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When an aspiring 19 year old teen foodie asks you where to find the best pizza in PHX is, you treat him to Pizzeria Bianco and provide a history lesson on PHX pizza. In what might be an unpopular decision- as delicious as pizzeria Bianco is, I don't think it's the best pizza in AZ (That crown belongs to Pizzicletta in Flagstaff), Bianco is undoubtedly the god father of PHX pizza. We ordered a Wise Guy and Biancoverde pizza. Both spectacularly unique. I thought I'd never think this- but the biancoverde was almost too cheesy. Perhaps a sprinkle of lemon or lemon zest would mask the heavy cheesiness? The Rosa is probably my favorite on the menu and will likely be my "go to" in subsequent visits. read more

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Lived up to the hype. The service was friendly and attentive. The Biancoverde blew my mind. The oil, unparalleled. The area was intimate, full of light, and extremely comfortable despite boasting an open pizza oven in July. I'll be back. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Montepulciano. Biancoverde. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fantastic Pizza!! The service was excellent and the food ingredients were exceptional to say the very least. I will go again for sure. This is a not to miss if you are visiting from another state. read more

The best pizza in AZ!!!! A thin crispy crust with fresh mozzarella cheese and basil. Organic green salad with olives. Black mango tea with endless refills. Chocolate chip cookies that you'll fight your family for! Every chance I get, I'll visit this place. read more

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DELICIOUS TOPPINGS! I needed a place to eat downtown, and decided to finally try this top rated pizzeria. I love the area it is in, these historic buildings are so small and cute. We had a drink at their neighboring bar while we waited for a table, you can bring your drink back into the restaurant if you don't finish it. The menu is pretty small here, but I thought all the pizza options sounded appetizing. I absolutely loved the delicious toppings on the pizza. I especially loved the Wiseguy with the sausage and roasted onions. My only complaint is I wish the bottom was a bit more crisp and sturdy because these pizzas were hard to eat with them sagging! We tried some of their chocolate cookies for dessert and they were so ooey gooey good! This was a delicious dinner, I'd return. read more

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We eat here almost every time we are in Phoenix. Great char in the crust. Note that they don't take reservations so you have to plan for that. read more

Well, we saw the show, we knew the hype. Sadly, thats all it was....hype. We tried eating at the OG location, but a 3-hour wait with senior citizens - waiting in the cold - was not happening. I brought my husband here because he saw the show and wanted to try it while we were visiting family in AZ. His best friend from high school met us there, put our name in, and 1.5 hrs in, it was still a 3-hour wait. So we decided to try their other location on 20th street. That was a 2.5hr wait. We opted to eat next door for apps and drinks and wait it out. It worked. When we finished a drink, we hopped over to grab some pizzas. We ordered one of everything. After waiting a total of 5 hours for this pizza, it finally arrived and it seemed like it was sitting for while. It was not steaming hot. It was a tremendous disappointment. Flavor wise, I liked the Sonny Boy the best. My husband had the Rosa with the pistachios and I tried a slice but it didn't taste like anything. My niece had the Marinara and she hated it. The margherita was just okay. There wasn't much sauce. I tasted mostly bread. The Wise Guy had huge chunks of spicy sausage - not what I expected. I did not care for it, and had the highest hopes for, but my MIL liked it. I just thought the huge chunks of sausage were a meal in itself. Its just too much. For $35/pie - I think the owner needs to return and teach these kids the right way to make it again. Refresher courses are needed. To this day, the best pizza we have ever had is the Margherita from Starita in Naples, Italy. The looks of these pizzas do remind us of Italy, but the flavor is lacking. I can say, "Yes, we have been there and done that, but I won't be back anytime soon (if at all.)" read more

Went to the 20th street location. This has been on our list for quite a while and it did not disappoint. Ordered the Sonnyboy which was enough for 2 for lunch. The outermost crust was perfect, flavorful, and held the ingredients well. The inner area was well cooked, but not as crispy thus the 4 and not 5 stars. The flavors melded well and it was overall a very good pizza. The Italian bread was perfect. I'd love to know where they get it. Also their Italian beer as an excellent accompaniment for the lunch. Now I'm back on the diet. But it was worth it. read more

This placed lived up to the hype!! After watching their feature on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza," I had to check this place out! So, I escaped Oklahoma (where it was 1°) and made my way to Phoenix (where it was 70°) Initially, when I got to the restaurant, I was told there would be a 3-hour wait, but I was told I could be seated within an hour, so I decided to wait. The wonderful host told me I could wait at their bar next door, so I found myself a lovely glass of moscato while I waited. After I got a text saying my table was ready, I rushed over because you have 5 minutes to reserve your spot or it is relinquished. I got seated at the bar, where the bartender was sweet and helpful about the menu. He recommended to me what to order, which was so great. I got my caprese salad (the cheese is made fresh daily) and pizza (with pistachios because I'm obsessed with them right now) in a fashionable time. Everything was so freaking delicious!! I topped off my lovely evening with a cup of espresso. I left here so full and happy. I highly recommend eating here. I also recommend getting here early if you don't want to wait long! read more

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I love pizza that has a crispy crust and a thin layer of soft pizza breading just above the crispy exterior. This is one such pizza. I also like the pizza when it does not have any burnt parts on it. I hate burnt pizza, whether it is on the exterior of the crust edge or of it is on the bottom of the pizza. I knock those parts off when that happens. The flavor of the pizza was just amazing. I loved the cheese and the basil. The basil leaves were huge and I liked that. I could have even gone for more basil on my pizza if I was given the option. I like the fresh taste of basil. The service was quick and fast, just as I like it. The pizza is a bit more pricey than what I am used to, but sometimes it is worth it. This was probably one of the best pizzas I have had due to the qualities I described before. I am wondering how come other pizza places don't have the same crispy crust with a soft thin interior as well. read more

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

Do you want to try some amazing pizza?! Be prepared for a 2-3 hour wait. It's walk up only and no reservations are available so be prepared for that. The bar next door is open part of the week so it's a great place to grab a drink to waste time before eating. The menu is simple, the wine list has a few options and there is cold beer on tap as well. It's a no fuss type of place. We ordered three pizzas for 4 guys and we finished but we were all full. A tip we had was order everything you want cause if you're still hungry they will tell you no on putting in more food due to the wait times. It's worth a fun visit if you want to have pizzas that are unique in a fun setting. read more

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Recommended to me by a friend about two weeks prior to seeing it was on Netflix Chefs Table - Pizza series. I had heard it made one of the best pizzas in the world. Well luck to get a seat at the bar area as I was alone. If you are not alone, expect a long wait, three to four hours. They do have a great system to text you when your table is ready, and so that is great. Was the pizza good - oh yes it was fabulous. Why? Because firstly the crust was super thin and delightfully light, and the topping was balanced in quantity and the flavor was spot on. I had the margarita pizza. See pictures. Was it worth it and would I do the wait again, yep for sure. Service was great, the person that helped me had been there 14 years and so that tells you a lot about the owner, Chris Bianco. Enjoy! read more

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Great service. Pizza! Had this place on my list for a quite a while and it didn't disappoint! The fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil salad was . read more

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So, so overrated. Been hyped for years and finally went and what a letdown. Went on a quiet weeknight so zero excuses due to busyness. Utterly lacking in ambiance, 1 out of 5 staff members was friendly/had a personality, food was average at best if I'm being generous. The spiedini appetizer was tasty but could EASILY be made at home (literally cheese wrapped in prosciutto on a skewer and grilled on a bed of plain spinach with no flavor whatsoever and no presentation on the plate). The complimentary bread was cold (not room temp, like out of the fridge cold) and the crust didn't have good texture, it was just hard and chewy in the worst way. The pizza was fine but nowhere near the hype. The crust is legitimately tasty but the toppings on the Wiseguy were mid as can be. I've eaten pizza at some of the best spots in the country including L'Industrie in Brooklyn and Tribute Pizza in San Diego. I wouldn't return to Bianco even if it were free. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. read more

We took our friends who were from out-of-state here since this was the first location of this televisionally famous pizzeria. The inside of this place felt a bit small but historical and cozy. Once we sat down inside, we were immediately bedazzled by the aroma of the food. The menu was not overwhelmingly large, which made it easy to decide what we wanted. We tried a couple of their pizzas, and everything was delicious. I know this place has been rated very high, and typically there would be a long line waiting to get in. To me, I think this place will definitely make the list of authentic pizzerias in town, but I don't feel it is worth the hype. I believe there are other places in town that could arguably make similar quality pizza. However, I still hope to go back and check out their other options. read more

I have been wanting to get to this place for awhile and finally i had business in PHX and had time to stop. Similar to another poster, getting a table at lunchtime when it is 115 degrees out isn't that hard, so we were seated immediately. We had two margherita pizzas with prosciutto added to one. They were both amazing. The crust had just the right amount of browning without burning. The mozzarella was probably the best i have ever had. Very creamy. Both pizzas were spot on and certainly met the high expectations we had for them. I am not sure what morenthey could do to improve these pizzas. They are very dialed in. So why not 5 stars? Actually i would rate them 4.5 stars but i can't give a half star. Here are a few minor dings: 1) pizza variety is limited. I think there are 5 or 6 house pizzas and then you can make your own. The selection of toppings to make your own is slim. No meatball or shrimp, which are pretty standard. 2) This location does not offer the papardelle bolognese like the other location. Having a pasta option would be nice. 3) No caesar salad option. Again, pretty standard fare at other places. 4) Valet parking for $10. Seems a bit over the top when one can park around the corner at a meter for a buck and a half, if not for free. I guess there are people to pay it but it adds a snootie factor. All in all i was not disappointed. This place doesn't really get a fair shake IMO because people have such inflated expectations that they almost expect some life change as a result of dining there. It is pizza, that's all, and they have mastered it. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Margherita pizza with prosciutto added. As near perfect as one is going to get. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Well, this was the best pizza I've had in my life. And I love pizza. But, I haven't been to Italy and I hear that's where the best pizza is..but this one has got to be just below that! I was very skeptical after all the hype..but damn, it is good. read more

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Was fun visiting a part of Phoenix history but we were a little disappointed in the pizza. We found the toppings to be overwhelming and very salty taking away from the natural flavors of the crust and sauce, but the service was nice and quick! read more

Honestly I was expecting a lot more tase and fresher cheese on this pizza, but I think Etalio pizza in Gilbert has much more flavor.

I wanted to love this restaurant and more important, the food. A bit of a line to get in. This usually a good sign. Pizza was good. Not great. Not amazing. But yes, it was good. (Slightly overcooked). That's all I ordered. No drink. No salad. This was the most expensive pizza I've ever ordered in my life. The bill came, and it was $34.00! For lunch! For one! With tip, my 30 minute pizza lunch was $40.00. Sorry folks, I'm out read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Small line - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I found myself in Phoenix for just a few hours and knew that this was an absolute must stop. We stopped in around 4ish and were told it would be 30 minutes for two of us, but we could wait at the bar next door. We decided to walk around a little bit and they texted us about 20 minutes later that our table was ready. The place is VERY small with some additional outdoor seating. I would definitely expect a wait at anytime given the size. We decided to try their Margherita pizza, a classic, and the Wiseguy for something non traditional. The Margherita was good, maybe a little tiny swirl of olive oil on top would have taken it over the edge, but it was a solid Margherita. However, the Wiseguy was perfection. The wood-roasted onions were huge and so flavorful and the fennel sausage wasn't too overwhelming. Both paired well with the house smoked mozzarella and the entire thing just sang. I wanted to eat the entire pizza, but really tried to control myself. You can tell that they really take pride in their ingredients and the art of making pizza. It's definitely worth the hype! read more

We knew this place was known to have long wait times so we came around 10 minutes before opening on a friday and narrowly made it in with the first wave of customers. Upon being seated our waitress was super friendly and attentive!! We ordered a salad because it comes with bread and balsamic which was sooo good. The pizza does take a while to come out, ~30-40 minutes after ordering since we were the last ones to order for the first wave. Theres only one wood fire oven so thats why it takes so long and they don't do togo orders probably for this reason. We got the wiseguy and it was a solid choice. read more

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It's been about 17 years since I've last been to Pizzeria Bianco. Why so long??? Well, when I first moved to AZ I was on a search for the best pizza in Phoenix and Pizzeria Bianco rose to the top. As a foodie, I am always interested in the best of the best when it comes to food. So I decided to try it out. Well after three hours of sitting in Bar Bianca getting boozed up I finally made it inside the quaint, cozy ambiance that Pizzeria Bianco exudes. I ordered the Biancoverde and I honestly was not impressed, actually I was pretty ticked that I waited so long for a mediocre, high priced gourmet pizza. Hence the long wait. I've since moved close to downtown and drive pass Pizzeria Bianco on a regular. My hubby and I have been looking for good pizza, he's never been to Pizzeria Bianco so we decided to give it a try. I means it's been seventeen years. On a Thursday night at 8pm I thought we would be able to get right in but was told 2 hrs. The 2 hrs actually lasted 1 hr which was we were happy with. The menu hasn't changed. This time I got the Rosa, which has onions and pistachios. Interesting combination but it kind of works. Not bad, not great but different. The Triple Jam cider was nicely balanced. Not too sweet but good flavor. We spend $100 for two pizzas, a glass of wine and a cider. I honestly don't think it's worth all the hype. Definitely better pizza places with cool vibes downtown and with better price points. read more

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Service was great. We went on a Thursday night and didn't have to wait too long, maybe 15 mins for a table. The bar next door is a great place to wait and spend time, that concept is brilliant. The antipasti appetizer tonight was delish, good veggies and cheese. Delish. The pizza was kind of bland an uninspiring though. Plus they brought out the wrong pizzas. It's fine to try out for sure but not the best pizza place in AZ read more

I was so sure that I wrote a review for this pizzeria while in Phoenix last winter on a business trip but I guess not. Wowwwwww I can just taste that pizza while I write this review. Loved everything about this place. The ambiance The service and The Food. The only bad thing is we waited two hours to eat here but honestly we didn't mind at all since we have been warned that there is always a long wait. There was a bar area next door so we spend some time there enjoying cocktails and snacks. Once we were called in our waiter was quick to take our order knowing that we waited a long time. He was very friendly, attentive and professional. The pizza was amazing. I absolutely loved it. We got three different pizzas and shared. Also a salad and an appetizer. Can't find my photos at the moment but I'll add it once I find it. Overall a great experience and delicious food. Glad we waited and tried this amazing pizza. I have been sending family and friends to eat here when I hear they are in Phoenix. After I came back from my trip I went and ate at their DTLA location and let me tell you ... it was not the same ... gotta try this one. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I must say the crust is some of the best and the fennel sausage is hard to describe. Well worth the wait in line we went early and would go again WISEGUY- Wood-Roasted Onion, House Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage in the front SONNY BOY- Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Gaeta Olives with pepperoni added read more

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I almost feel bad for giving 3 stars because the food was good, but it didn't live up to the hype. If it wasn't on a Netflix doc with huge expectations, I'd probably give 4 stars. I prefer Pomo Pizza which is also in the area and $14 for an Aperol spritz is a tad criminal in my opinion. The ambiance is one of the best parts with cute decor and quaint tables. The servers were also very friendly. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Pizza and aperol spritz - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I decided to stop by Pizzeria Bianco after it was recommended by a few friends. I was not disappointed with the service and quality of the food. I ordered the margarita pizza, it was made with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Soooooo good. We also ordered the cheesecake and tres leche. I highly recommend cheesecake, it wasn't too sweet. The service was great. read more

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Yeah. Didn't expect me to review pizza italiano in Fenice, I betcha. Pizzeria Bianco is one of those places for which I wish we had official half-star ratings. I would've given it 3.5 stars, as it's honestly better than most as long as you don't stare at the bill too hard afterward. Despite the deeply Southern aesthetics, Bianco does truly traditional Italian pizza. What that also means is that the only kind of pizza that had meat also costed $26 for what looked like a 10". It was a "fennel sausage" type and naturally that was what we got. We also got a focaccia sandwich and a spiedini set for this particular lunch. As alluded to until now, even though the food is not too obviously overpriced, I do feel it is more expensive than fair. $15 for 2 spiedinis (which is just a grilled slice of prosciutto wrapped around fontina cheese) is a bit much. Aside from the price though, the only major problem was the arugula "salad" that came with the spiedini. It was literally just a bunch of arugula marinated in too much vinegar. It reeked of a cheap attempt to justify the price of the spiedini by adding something extra. There were also a few minor problems such as the focaccia meatballs being too herbal and not meaty nor substantial enough for my taste. Wood-fired pizza is always gonna be uneven, but there were also noticeable swathes of burnt crisp on our crust, while the base of the pizza itself tended to break down and soften from the cheese. It still tasted good though and the pizza with everything on it was delightfully smoky. Aside from these few problems, I do feel the food objectively tastes pretty good. The dough was made very well. TL;DR Proper pizza italiano, but otherwise don't expect too much from it. read more

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

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Finally got to try the world famous Pizzeria Bianco. I was going to see Springsteen that night so I got there at what I thought was early 4:15pm on a Tuesday. He said it would be about an hour wait and it was. While waiting I talked to a lady who said she's been trying to eat here for four years. I did check on my wait time once and he was quoting people 3.5 hours! On a Tuesday!! It does only hold 42 people. But... It was worth the wait. I got the "Sonny Boy" - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gaeta olives and salami. One bite in I had made the right choice! The only negative... I also had a diet coke and with tip it was $40. But I'd do it again. The best pizza I've ever tried! Note: the pizza might look a little burned on the crust, it wasn't. read more

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I am sure a lot of people come here after watching Chef's Table on Netflix. I read online that the wait could be up to 3-5 hours a few years ago, although it seems to be less of a talk of the town than it used to be. Chef Chris Bianco isn't as involved in the kitchen anymore as he used to be, and I think that's definitely something to keep in mind if you're here for that. We came here around 4pm on a Monday and got seated right away. The waiter told us this was very rarely the case, and it seemed like we got lucky because it was the Monday right after Thanksgiving. They serve six types of pizza, three red and three white. We had a farmer's market salad to share and ordered 3 more pizzas in addition. They gave us complementary bread, but it was cold :( - Margherita pizza: definitely my personal favorite. The sauce tasted very fresh. The crust was more on the crunchy side, which I have a preference for but I know is not standard for Neapolitan style pizza, so it really depends on your personal preference. This was definitely one of the best I've had in the US. - Rosa: this was the funkiest one. I've personally never had pistachios on pizza, so that was intriguing to me. I'll have to say that this can be a hit or miss. The crunch of the pistachio was really different and something that I've never tried before, and I think for that reason it's worth the experience. They were also super uneven on the slices; some had a lot and some had very little. The parmesan flavor is very, very strong - DO NOT ORDER IF YOU DON'T LIKE PARMESAN!! I know the smell can really put people off, and my friends had a hard time with this one. - Wiseguy: my least favorite out of the three because 1) it was too dry and 2) I did not enjoy the fennel seeds on my pizza. Personally would go for a red pizza over a white one. Not sure if I'd line up 3-5 hours for this, but given that we didn't wait at all, it was very much worth the experience :) read more

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The hype is real! Quoted at 80 minutes for two at 3pm, we were seated after 53 minutes. Had the Wiseguy and Sonny boy. To quote my dad about the wiseguy "these are best onions I've ever had in my life and I'm really old" read more

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We arrived 1/2 hour before they opened on a weekday and were second in line. Were waited on right away after we were seated. We started with spiedini which was delicious! And then for the main attractions - pizza! We tried Margherita, Biancoverde, and Wiseguy. All were great! Not the best pizza we've ever had especially for the price but did not disappoint. read more

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Worth the hype! I've heard this place mentioned for years from family who lives in the area but was again reminded of the genius Chris Bianco when watching Chefs Table. We heard the line can get long so we got there before opening at 11am. The restaurant fills up fast because it's pretty small Inside, maybe 10 tables or so. You'll sit in a historic building and watch pizzas as they go in the brick oven which just adds to the overall experience. This isn't the place to have a long leisurely lunch or dinner as you're able to only put in pizza orders once. We got 3 pizzas and the mixed greens(which were a perfect compliment to the pizza) Pizza was amazing, great flavor and detail. This place Is special and I hope you're able to experience as well. read more

Pizzeria Bianco - Sonny Boy, Rosa, and Biancoverde - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Didn't refill my drink. Pizza was okay. Just like I remember years ago. Really overhyped. I just bought meals for less than the cost of a Rosa and the Rosa was not better. read more