We really like the Desmond, especially for the pizza. If was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon, but it can get packed on a Saturday night. It's a really cute little spot in downtown Phoenix with a full bar and a counter that looks put into the street with window that open in comfy weather. There are some great photo murals and a fantastic order room ceiling We ordered a Wasabi Caesar Salad and a pepperoni pizza to share. Neither of us really tasted the wasabi, but agreed if was a good Caesar. The pizza was sooooo good. They really pack on the pepperoni, and the crust is phenomenal. In fact, it's the reason I like the Desmond so much--that pizza crust! I was passing the guy making pizzas, and stopped to watch him tossing the crust. He was so nice and friendly and kind enough to tell me about pizza tossing. He made it look so easy and fun. What a fantastic young man! He made my visit to the Desmond even better! There is so much to like at The Desmond, and I'm sure we will keep coming back. read more

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I wouldn't go here if you're short on time. I went with a friend a couple of days ago and after being seated, we had to wait a while for someone on staff to come over and take our food order. We each ordered a pizza but they took almost 45 minutes to arrive, my friend had a simple pepperoni while I had the truffle. The pizzas were ok but at $21 each they weren't worth the wait. When the bill was brought to our table I asked for it to be split by person since my friend an I were paying separately but the staff member split the bill in half so I ended up having to partially pay for my friend's drinks (they ordered something while we were waiting for the pizzas). It's not a big deal but the staff member was like "ok sure" and promptly ignored my request. There was also a 3% credit card surcharge so that was kind of annoying. I left a small tip but that was being generous. I wanted to go to the pub mextdoor but my friend convinced me that we should go here instead. I won't be making a return visit. read more

I'm downtown for a conference and not familiar with the area or the dining options. I was looking for something near my hotel that had a diverse menu with reasonable prices. The Desmond was exactly what I was looking for. As soon as I walked in, it felt like the the kind of restaurant I would a regular at back home; a charming and homey decor, a vast selection of bourbons and other liquors, and friendly attentive service. The place was filled with regulars who didn't mind sharing the place with visitors. The Desmond was honest and unpretentious. read more

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What can I say, I'm writing this as I eat. I was seating here for almost an hour with no attention from our server. Worst part there was no sign of us getting our food either. I had been drinking the same beer since I got here , as for the food it was definitely not worth the wait. Pizza was a mehhhh at best one side of the crust was way over burned. The wings were dry. They came out looking well well done. I don't know if they were overwhelmed but the lack communication and attentiveness took away any grace from this review. It could've been a cool place to eat at but I'm now regretting stepping foot in this establishment. read more

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After the Lainey Wilson concert my friend and I were looking for a place to eat but a lot of the restaurants were not open. We were walking by Desmond's and saw their pizza sign was on! We sat in a booth near the front door, it had just rained so there was a nice cool breeze coming in from the front entrance, it was fantastic! The gastropub was very comfortable and cozy. It was around 11pm on a Thursday so they were only offering pizzas at that time. We split their truffle pie, wow! It was delicious. My favorite kind of pizza- garlic, mushroom, parsley, parmesan and truffle oil. Great place to go after any event or show if you're near Phoenix arena. read more

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My girlfriend and I left Phoenix Arena after a concert and were starving!! It was 11pm on a week night, everything seemed closed. As we were walking we heard Chris Stapleton music and noticed it was coming from a place with a neon pizza sign in the window that was open! What a great spot! Such a cozy gastropub. We walked in and grabbed a booth. Ordered 2 glasses of red wine. Since it was late night they were only serving pizza from their wood-fired oven. We ordered the Truffle pie (garlic, mushroom, parm, and truffle oil) it was SO good we ate the entire thing! They played great music. It felt so comfortable. We stayed longer than we expected because we were enjoying the atmosphere eating and drinking. This will definitely be our go-to spot for after concerts, sports games, or events downtown! read more

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Wanted to stop in to The Kettle Black, but the restaurant/pub was fully booked. However, the server who greeted us mentioned that The Desmond Spirits and Oven next door is related and that we could stop in for pizza and beers while waiting for a table. So we stopped into Desmond. They had great craft beers on tap along with the Pesto Chicken Pizza. Glad we were able to try this spot! Great service, with the staff checking on us frequently to make sure we were taken care of. There is seating inside and outside, with sports playing if you want to catch a game. Cant wait to make it back to Phoenix to try there sister restaurant. Great centralized location to the arena and transportation! read more

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The pizza and cheese curds were alright. The elote appetizer wasn't too much to be desired . Whenever we have been here of an evening the service and food have been amazing but this time we were there around lunchtime and the service wasn't the best and the food wasn't up to par either. I'll go back again but probably only of an evening. read more

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Ambiance is great, I personally loved the decor and the vibe it gives. Each employee we interacted with was kind and friendly. Our server came to our table within a minute of us seating ourselves. We were greeted on entry by the bartender. Tables and floors clean, no dust on the decor. We ordered appetizers today: Wood fired Brussel Sprouts and the Earl Caprese. If you're in the downtown phoenix area I'd definitely recommend this place! 10/10 will return read more

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Came in with a co-worker for lunch on a weekday... It wasn't busy at all and our server, Alex was friendly and helpful.... But overall, he was the only one working the dining room and service was affected and slow because of this. He greeted us as soon as he could, but he had to bounce from table to table constantly before he could take our order. We started with their salad, which was really good. Made with decent, fresh ingredients. Next up what their Sundevil pizza and it was decent. The crust was too thick for a brick oven/wood fired pizza. The crust resembled a "Dominos" style crust... bland and dense. The topping were decent, but the sauce didn't do much for the overall flavor of the pizza. The day before I went to The Kettle Black and service was horribly slow there as well... I think these two joints are part of the same restaurant group and find it odd that both would be managed this way. Overall - I'd get something other than pizza if I returned. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - Sundevil Pizza - Look at that thick, boring, bland crust.... Does this resemble any brick over style pizza you've ever had?? - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went late at night after a baseball games for a quick bite so I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the elote and definitely was not what I was expecting! They gave a pretty big portion and on the cob, a little on the spicier side but the flavor was so delicious! Would come back just to get this! read more

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We decided to try here when the place we were going to next door had a 45 minute wait. There was open seating and we instantly found seats at the bar and were greeted by the bar tender as we sat down! The restaurant is a small location but very quaint and not crowded with tables on top of each other. A very comfortable environment and CLEAN bathrooms The pizzas were delicious and they were not opposed to substitutions or modifications! The drinks were amazing! read more

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We came here to meet a friend for Happy Hour. Good cocktails and drinks. Friendly bartenders and team members. Went over right around 5-6 pm on a weeknight and there were plenty of seating options, which is nice! Need to return to try the food next time! read more

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We had to have walked by this place several times without stopping. Shame on us! When we walked in, the place was empty. But soon thereafter, it started to fill up. We sat at the bar and Taryn our bartender was charming. After a couple of drinks, we ordered their wood fired sausage pizza. It was delicious. All the ingredients worked well together. We enjoyed our experience there and will continue to stop by when we're in the area. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - The Sausage pizza - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

After departing Stand-Up Live around 8:30pm on a Thursday, had planned to grab a bite and some pints at the place next door - but The Desmond was 'bumping'. Couple Church Music Hazy IPAs, cool crowd / vibe, music, friendly and personal bar service from Colin....and 'The Clark Burger' was cooked perfectly with crispy fries - both on point. Great place to do a drop in after a concert, game or show - just a stone throw away (3-minute walk) from such venues. Thank you, The Desmond team and company. We will be back. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - The Clarke Burger was perfectly cooked and the fries crispy. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here for lunch as it is just across the street from my office building and loved the overall experience. Not cheap but worth it. Overall I would recommend this place for the taste. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: We tried pizza. It is wood fired one and tastes very good. The ingredients feels premium quality and can't complain anything about it. They do have a nice drinks menu but we did not try. Service: Welcoming staff and service was fast as well. Ambiance: Nice interior and outdoor seating along the walkway & they do have road facing high seats where we exactly sat. Has full bar too. Satisfying experience overall. Price: A little over average for sure but for downtown and the quality it is worth it. I would not go here every day but wouldn't mind being here on special occasions. read more

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We were out on New Year's Eve and managed to snag a table here close to 11 for some drinks and snacks! It was fabulous! Cool decor with a lot of maps of the city and cozy plush blue leather booths! Service was great, despite them being packed. I always love cheese curds but the homemade marinara made these stand out. The pizza fries were also fantastic--guessing for the same reason. Will definitely go back! read more

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Came here for lunch before a concert. The decor is vibey and the servers are nice. The service was just so slow. Someone in our party had to leave after we had already been waiting for 30 minutes to get our food and there was barely anyone there. I got a burger and fries which were good but not for the price. read more

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The Desmond is a spot I found downtown that I have never heard of but turned out to be a great lunch spot. Whether you are looking for a spot to go for a work lunch or just a quick bite with a friend, this is a great find. The atmosphere is great with indoor/outdoor open restaurant vibes. The pizza was decent but I love my pizza with thinner crust and a little less doughy taste. The housemade pesto that was on the pizza was incredible though! We both loved the Earl's Caprese and thought the charred crostini was great paired with burrata and prosciutto. read more

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We had such a nice time here. Food was so fresh. We had the winter salad, Margherita pizza, and the burrata plate. Drinks were great and unique. Our waiter, Alex, was kind and attentive. Would definitely return. read more

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I'm so happy we happened upon this great spot! Indoor and outdoor seating. Our bartender was fabulous! She made us feel welcome from the second we walked in! We had the meatballs and the Desmond pizza (with sausage added)! Both were delicious! We stayed for karaoke which was so fun! read more

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Alex was a very good bartender. He recommended the Vernon and it was a very good drink. The pepperoni pizza was great as well while watching a baseball game. This was a cool bar with a great atmosphere. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - The pepperoni pizza was great and Alex recommended a great tasting drink to finish. I highly recommend this cool bar with great food. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friend and I wanted to go the Black Kettle before we attend the Phoenix symphony, and the place was bought out. But folks at the door there said that they also owned Desmond and we should try it. We did and it was great. The service was top notch and we were well attended to. The menu selection was limited but it was good, I really wanted something from kettle black but they couldn't do it. So I opted in for a burger and my friend got the St. Pierre sandwich. They were both tasty and very well made. For our drinks my friend hit an old fashioned, and I opted for the Daphne Mae which I highly recommend. Overall, we had a great experience, delicious food, and awesome service. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - The Daphne Mae - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We come here specifically for a drink and the wings. Some of the best wings in Phoenix in regards to the sauce they use, it's perfect. Service is always good. The places most of the time a little too noisy for my liking, but always a fun experience. read more

We enjoyed the burrata pizza and a wine before a show at the footprint center. We had the cauliflower crust and it was excellent. Service was good considering it was an event night downtown and it was very busy. Great vibe. Highly recommended! read more

Solid bar/restaurant located in downtown PHX right by the Footprint Center. Ideal spot to go to before/after a Suns game, which is what we did last week. It thankfully wasn't too crowded and we were able to get in without a reservation. Nice craft beer list, good range of food options, and not too expensive. Service was good, everyone there was nice. I got the yonkers deli hero, which was good. It was also open later than some of the nearby places, so after the game we were happy to come back here. I was in from out of town, but if I lived here I'd definitely go back, especially if going to a Suns game. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - Yonkers deli hero - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We ended up here after a failed attempt to go to "The other" famous pizza place, and I am so grateful that the night led us to here!! What a fantastic experience! We were seated immediately (bonus) and ordered the truffle pizza, their special hot honey pizza, the harvest salad, and charcuterie board. Everything was PHENOMENAL! The truffle pizza was the superstar of the evening, and the charcuterie board was plentiful and a great mix of items. We did have to ask for more bread though, which they brought out without hesitation. The drinks were fantastic though I don't remember exactly which ones we ordered as I was on sensory overload. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, plus the service was fantastic! We were stuffed and ended up boxing up Our food and gave it to someone in the need on the streets, as we were traveling for work. Definitely check this place out! read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - Truffle pizza, hot honey pizza, charcuterie board, and harvest salad at The Desmond - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Lunch | Wings | World Cup Lunch - My friends and I wanted to go to a spot with cocktails and good food for lunch. We decided to go to Desmond because they had multiple TVs and open seating at the bar. Their lunch menu was relatively comprehensive, with pizza, sandwiches, wings, and other bar bites. They had two bartenders working and a variety of servers. So, their service was top-notch and extremely efficient. Wings - I decided to go with other wings because they appeared to be the best bang for buck. I had the BBQ and Dry Rub Combo with veggies. It was the perfect meal for when you are "hungry" but not "starving." I was definitely full after the meal. The wings were solid, not special. I would get them again. But, I will probably explore the menu the next time I go. World Cup - We went to watch the world cup. We had great seats at the bar. Our experience makes us apt to go back if we want to a small place to enjoy a game and get a meal - this would be ideal. All the seats in the restaurant can see at least one of their three 42" TVs. However, the best seats are at the bar, which is probably highly sought after during game days. Pro Tip: Little parking in front of the store. So budget more time if you are driving for parking. Pro Tip: it is a great spot to go before or after an MLB or NBA game. It is in the heart of downtown Pheonix. So, they should have a lot of foot traffic on game days. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - Wings - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was great!! It was completely packed when we arrived and virtually no place to sit. The person seating us managed to find us a great table! The place was packed and servers were moving at lightning speed to tend to all the customers. The place is decorated nicely and the ambiance is nice. It's a little loud, but it had a great vibe! We spit the Greek salad and meatballs to split. They were both good. The dressing on the salad was light and delicious! Great flavors. The meatballs were tasty, had great flavor and came with three pieces of bread! The bread was so good and slightly charred, great for dipping in the meatball sauce. We didn't order pizza but the pizza was wood fired and looked really good! The thing we loved so much was the donuts!!! They has cinnamon and sugar and had a chocolate dip. We could have eaten 5 plates of them. This place was great! My only feedback was many to have a few more of the toppings on the salad. There were only 2 halved olives and a few pepperonis, but the salad was delicious! Also the service was great and fast. They were consistently checking on the table and they were all very friendly. You won't regret going here. read more

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Excellent wings and pizza. Great service and a creative menu. My friend ordered the Manhattan and said it was the best he's ever had. Perfect place to go after a downtown event. read more

In town for work & wanted to try local pizza. This place was near the hotel so I gave it a spin. Sat at the bar & was immediately greeted by Kelly, who was amazing. She was very attentive & had me set up right away. She was almost anticipating every move of all her guests based on her reading of where they were in their meal - for a full bar of guests, I didn't see anyone go without. I ordered the pepperoni with soprasetta and a side of cheese curds with ranch and marinara (both on happy hour special!!). Pizza was crazy good! Thin crust, velvety cheese with a bit of spice from the soprasetta. Cheese curds were crispy & light - as good as the pizza. Glad I found this gem. I'd hit it...again. read more

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Cute little place next to Kettle Black in downtown Phoenix. Quick service even when busy. Staff was friendly. The wasabi Caesar salad was tasty with just a hint of spice. The pizza had a good crust. A good option for pizza downtown. read more

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There are some great options for pizza in downtown Phoenix. The Desmond is one of those apparently. I stopped in here a couple of times now. And it's always been pretty busy but I've been able to get a seat and get food quickly. Most recently I stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon and got a wasabi Caesar salad and sun devil pizza. Both were tasty. I was hoping for more wasabi flavor on the salad but most people probably prefer the subtlety found in this one. The Sun devil pizza was also good because the crust had a good flavor and was cooked through. read more

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A few of us stopped in during a bar crawl over the weekend. We got some spicy mango margs which lived up to their name. The place has a fun vibe and jus big enough to feel like you're in a pub. We got an order of the meatballs (3) in a nice red sauce and it's served with toasted bread. We also got an order of fries with a few sauces for dipping. Man those fries were so good, the right amount of salt and crunch. The service was great and the space has good energy. read more

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The food and drinks were fine but not worth it. Overall I would not go back because of the horrible service. The service was absolutely awful. The waitress was a complete scatter brain and kept forgetting to bring drinks we ordered. She was like that right off the bat and when we first arrived they were not very busy. They did get busier throughout the night and the service got worse and worse. We had asked for a couple modifications to the food items and none of those modifications took place. Asked for aioli on the side and not in the sandwich and that was not done. Asked to upgrade to truffle fries and that was not done. We ordered several drinks and we kept having to flag her down to ask where the drinks were and she would have to be asked several times for the same missing drink(s) throughout the evening. While she was pleasant the service was horrendous. The food itself was decent. Pizza is fine, like it was good but I would not think to return if looking for a good wood fire pizza to eat. The pulled pork sliders though, those were delicious and highly recommend. The other thing that was super annoying, we were charged a 3% credit card fee but we were NEVER notified there was a charge to use card. There was nothing on the menu that mentioned this charge and the waitress didn't mention it at the time of payment either. read more

Always love coming here. Went after our anniversary dinner to enjoy the suns game in a not so overcrowded place with great people and great drinks. read more

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Great place to stop and grab a quick bite. The staff were very accommodating. The food was fantastic. I tried the chicken panini with a salad. It didn't disappoint. There is street and garage parking nearby. read more

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First off, we wanted to try their one of their alcoholic beverages named after this place and they didn't even have the ingredients for it. I got a pizza and their pizza sizes are bigger than a personal pan but smaller than a small pizza that you find at a normal pizza chain like Pizza Hut. The pizza itself was pretty good; I found it odd that they put a glob of cheese in the middle and you have to spread the cheese on the pizza yourself. The place is pretty expensive and the service wasn't reliable. Our bill for 3 people came out to $96.45 (includes tax and tip). read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had a great experience at Desmond Spirits & Oven! I want to give a huge thank you to the Chef and Bartender who were working on 2/12 around 9 PM. Despite being busy, they went out of their way to multitask and make sure I got my phone order as quickly as possible. The food was amazing, and the customer service was top-notch. I highly recommend their pizza fries and wings--absolutely delicious! 10/10, I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Phoenix. read more

Meatballs smelled yummy but it tasted as boring as it looked. Make bartender seemed unfriendly and uninviting. read more

The Desmond Spirits and Oven - Mama's meatballs - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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