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    Raffaele's Pizza

    4.2 (235 reviews)
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    Thin crust slice of pepperoni pizza

    Stopped by for lunch special with my grandson. He had the sausage and I had the pepperoni. OH so good, best crust. My favorite take out is their lunch Eggplant Parmigiana, which I ordered and took home for dinner. We have been customers since its opened and three generations in agree that its our go to. The grandsons like the wings. The staff is great too!

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    Ben H.

    Over the last 10 years, I've seen snow more times in Phoenix than I have a pizzeria offering pizza by the slice. Being a New Yorker, I know is nothing more clutch than to grab 2 slices and a cherry coke mid day for lunch . I was ecstatic when I heard Raffaele's, a family owned NY pizza joint was selling pizza by the slice. So I found myself at Rafaffaels that same day. Air deflated out of my interior balloon as the selection of slices was underwhelming- only cheese and pepperoni. No Sicilian? No margarita? No meatball available ? The pizza itself was decent, but I was really hoping for a crispy corner Sicilian. Overall- Not a bad pizzeria to grab a quick lunch.

    Deni G.

    The Best Sicilian Don't let this small, older restraunt, stop you from coming in and enjoying some of the best pizza in town, the staff at Raffaele's are all very friendly and the pizza is absolutely delicious. A true old school pizzeria that reminds me of being back in New York and grabbing a slice of pie and coke after school. I decided to try Raffaele's after reading so many positive Yelp reviews and I'm so glad I did. I am a hard judge of pizza, especially Sicilian pizza and all I have to say is Raffaele's Pizza has some of the best Sicilian Pizza around town. The sauce and dough are perfectly flavored, the crust is crispy, with just the right amount of toppings and cheese. I can't wait to go back for another slice or two. If you're in the area stop by, Raffaele's won't disappoint. Great customer service, wallet friendly prices, and delicious food. .

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    Been going here for many decades, great pizza and a team that has been at this location for years. You won't be disappointed

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    We have always had a great experience with the pizza here and have ordered 3-5 times over the past few years.

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    I have only been here 2 times , but, pizza is so good! I will definitely be back again when in the area.

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    This is my favorite place for traditional pizza and wings and house made ranch! Always served perfectly with great customer service!

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    I have been coming here since high school, by far the best pizza ever, the Sicilian with meatballs is sublime.

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    Food was good. I started floating like a cartoon character towards the kitchen when I got a whiff of the pizza they served here.

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    Best pizza been eating since the late 7o's the area is run down but the pizza is amazing

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    Pizzeria Bianco

    Pizzeria Bianco

    4.0
    (3.8k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Make a reservation. Without question. We went to the bar…read morenext door. Killer Negroni(always in honor of Saint Anthony Bourdain). There's a handful of tables inside with a few outside. Inside atmosphere, upscale pizza place. Staff was attentive throughout the night. All of the food hits. Maybe I'm sucked in to the lore, but I don't care. All of the food brought flavor worth the hype. This is the kind of spot you want to bring your out of town guests to. Experience it, I know I will again. Best result for me was an air fryer for the leftover pizza.

    We arrived on a Friday afternoon at 5pm not expecting a wait, but ended up waiting for almost 2…read morehours in the scorching heat outside for a table. The three of us ordered three pizzas to share: the famous Rosa, Wise Guy, and Sonny Boy. The Rosa was my favorite! This was my first time having pistachios on pizza and it was very unique. The crust was good. The Wise Guy felt like it was lacking something and we wish we added on mushrooms to it. We ordered their flourless chocolate cake for dessert and it was the best thing we had all night! Overall, the taste was not bad but for the time that we waited and the hype this place received, it fell short of our expectations and would probably not come back due to this. Next time, we would try visiting their other Phoenix location where they accept reservations instead.

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    (3.1k reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    As a first time customer I highly recommend this restaurant. We were indoors most definitely will…read moretry outdoor patio seating. Service was beyond my expectation. Our waiter was very kind and patient, he offered great suggestions on appetizers and entrees. Always made sure we had refills on our beverages, overall experience 10/10. Environment was very lively, comfortable seating too.

    Amazing, unique experience!…read more I arrived with the preconceived ideas about being jostled in long lines in a poorly cooled pizza joint, sitting in a crowded restaurant at plastic tables eating plastic food. That misconception disappeared immediately upon stepping through the doorway. Warm, inviting ambiance, full of character. Attending the birthday celebration for an esteemed young man, our table wasn't ready (we were early) and the hostess offered us seats at the bar while awaiting our party. We each had a wine spritzer... may I say that the very few such concoctions I've had bearing that name didn't do justice to what we were served. I've never had anything like this, a "Sgroppino" (I'm partial to strawberry!) and it was perhaps the best adult beverage I've had in a very long time. Many different nuances in a glass. Stunning subtle, many diverse flavors. Mmm. Our bartender was an artist of the mixed adult beverage, a delightful individual with a warm, genuine smile and an encyclopedic knowledge of how to do his job expertly. Rare that you meet someone like this who isn't all measuring cups and shot glasses: everything he concocted was done by eye, and judging by what he made for us, his expertise was immediately apparent. Ben fatto. È andata benissimo, brava. When we'd all arrived, we were escorted to the "garden shed"... a smaller out-building filled with racks of wine, perhaps an ideal place for small wedding receptions or engagement parties. Well-cooled despite our broiling Phoenix evening. We had the garlic bread; someone ordered IL Tagliere, Calamari (no, thank you), and a basket of bread. You know how you go to a hamburger joint and what you're served looks nothing like the photos of their menu? Go to CiBO's web site and look at their menu: What you see in their photos is what you get. One visit and next time you look at their menu online, you'll salivate. Yes, the food is that good. I ordered the calzone. Delicious. Getting through it wasn't pretty... but it was excellent. Huge, very generous entree. Excellent flavors. Our server was delightful, attentive without being a nuisance. Our water glasses never reached empty, and the stories about the birthday boy (and others) were never interrupted. We never made it to desserts. Too much food and amusing stories. CiBO: È andata benissimo, brava.

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    Via Della Slice Shop

    Via Della Slice Shop

    4.5
    (334 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    My family and I recently hosted our own pizza tour in Downtown Phoenix and unanimously agreed that…read morethis was our favorite spot. I recently visited late night after some drinks with my friends and were welcomed by the amazing scent of pizza. The slices are about the size of a Costco slice but way better quality. The pricing is a bit steep, but well suited for the quality and flavor of each slice. If you take a whole pizza to go you'll be surprised by how large of a pie it is! Also - their wings are amazing!

    I tried Via Della's about three years ago and they were the bomb! The wife and I decided to try it…read moreagain because we just wanted a good pizza. The last place we tried was disappointing. We ordered a couple of sodas and the same slices we ordered last time, pepperoni and vodka slices. The slices were delivered in no time! They were hot and crispy! I don't know what happened, but the quality just wasn't there. I could not taste the sauce on my pizza. It was non existent. It was like eating pizza bread with cheese and pepperoni. The Vodka pizza had no detectable sauce on it either. It also tasted just like cheese bread. I don't know if its because of different pizza makers or the new standard, but I was disappointed. I was very impressed last visit and even made a statement that the Vodka slice may be my new favorite. I was a little let down this time around!

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    Lil Capo Pizzeria

    Lil Capo Pizzeria

    4.6
    (136 reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    Lil Capo Pizzeria 5.0/5 The Closest Thing to New York…read morePizza I've Found in Arizona Growing up in Upstate New York, I admittedly have high standards when it comes to pizza. After moving to Arizona in 2007, I've spent years searching for a slice that genuinely reminds me of home. While there are plenty of decent pizza spots throughout the Valley, very few capture that authentic New York style. Lil Capo Pizzeria absolutely does! Ironically, I first discovered Lil Capo after an Arizona Cardinals game. Like many people, I wasn't interested in paying stadium prices for mediocre food, so I jumped on Yelp looking for something nearby. Lil Capo had outstanding reviews, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because it's now my benchmark for New York-style pizza in Arizona. The first thing that stood out was the crust. This is exactly what a New York slice should be--thin, crispy on the bottom, slightly chewy inside, sturdy enough to fold, and never overloaded with grease. So many places think "New York style" simply means making a large slice. Lil Capo understands it's really about the balance of crust, sauce, cheese, and texture. Every bite reminded me why I miss pizza back east. The sauce has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity, the cheese is perfectly proportioned, and everything tastes fresh without trying to reinvent what already works. Sometimes simplicity executed well is the hardest thing to accomplish. Pizza: 5/5 Service was equally impressive. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. After selecting our slices, they quickly reheated them to perfection and had them on our table within minutes. It's exactly what you want from a neighborhood pizzeria--fast, relaxed, and genuinely hospitable. Service: 5/5 I also appreciated the atmosphere. Lil Capo isn't trying to be flashy or trendy. Instead, it has that classic neighborhood pizzeria feel where the focus stays exactly where it should--on making outstanding pizza. It's casual, comfortable, family-friendly, and somewhere you could easily become a regular. The pricing is another pleasant surprise. Considering the quality of the pizza and the generous slice sizes, I found everything to be very fairly priced. Overall Finding authentic New York-style pizza in Arizona has been surprisingly difficult over the years, but Lil Capo delivers exactly what I've been searching for. Authentic New York-style crust Excellent sauce-to-cheese ratio Minimal grease Friendly, efficient service Fair prices Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere I've eaten pizza throughout New York my entire life, and Lil Capo remains the closest I've found to the real thing anywhere in Arizona. Whenever I'm on the west side of the Valley--or heading to or from a Cardinals game--I find myself looking for an excuse to stop in. Next time, I'm skipping the slices and ordering an entire pie. If you're a fellow New Yorker living in Arizona and craving a slice that tastes like home, Lil Capo should be at the top of your list.

    World-class pizza in AZ!…read more I have traveled the world and had many Pizzas, and this is hands-down one of the best pizza places I've ever experienced. Tucked away in the Westgate Mall, it's a compact, modern little spot that likely gets buzzing during the lunch hour. The service is excellent--you just order at the counter and they bring the pizza out to you. If you're in the area, do not pass this up. We'll absolutely be returning on our next trip to Arizona!

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    Garlic knots. Good, maybe a tad overdone.
    Garlic knots. Good, maybe a tad overdone.
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