Best pizza in the Valley by far!! My husband (from New Jersey) has said multiple times that Sal's…read morehas the only pizza in Phoenix that's good - he has high standards, but I agree with him that the best pizza is at Sal's. He usually gets a plain pie (pizza with cheese), which he says is great, and I have had several different kinds of pizza during our visits to Sal's and each one has been amazing - plus, they have garlic powder at each of the tables. The calamari and tiramisu are also fantastic!! The service is always great - our servers are consistently friendly and helpful. The place is super cute and homey and can accommodate both big and small parties. It's a good thing that Sal's is 20 minutes from us, or else we would probably be here at least 3 times a week, something that would do considerable damage to both of our waistlines.

Never order just a slice. Lately, every time I've ordered a single slice instead of a whole pizza,…read moreit's been dry and thrown together. Today I ordered a pepperoni and pineapple slice, and the toppings were literally just laid on top in the center. They didn't add any extra cheese to help it melt together or make it fresh. It's like they take an old slice, throw new toppings on it, and call it good. They didn't used to do this. They used to add cheese, heat it properly, and the slices were actually good. Unfortunately, the last four or five times I've ordered a slice, it's been disappointing every time. Literally the last two slices I've gotten I took one bite, and just threw it in the trash!

Great food, friendly service. We have been coming here off and on for years. They have a new owner,…read moreand the quality still is just as good if not better. We enjoy their pizzas and muffins immensely! Godfather pizza is awesome.

I haven't been here in years and decided to try it again. Ordered online drive down to pickup 20…read moremins later I get there they haven't even started making my 2 pizzas. "We didn't check the printer "Ok no problem. Another 25 minutes go by got my pizzas. Get home and they are a gross doughy mess. Not the same owners different food quality do not go by past reviews. Not the same place. Hard pass.

Pizza is always very fresh and my all time favorite are their garlic knots definitely so delicious!…read moreThe service is always good and they are very helpful.

Disgusting pizza We…read moreboth got the 3.14 pie day cheese to try a new pizza place. Neither of us could get more than half down. It was very nasty. I feel sick. Something tasted like anchovies and the dough tasted like it had too much yeast. I could see more sauce than cheese. I came hungry and that's how I'm leaving. I saw tables with half eaten pizzas inside and out, so I don't think I'm the only one.

Haven't been able to stop in in a few months. Always great. They had lots of double dog products in…read morestock.

My husband and I stopped in for a late dinner after running some errands and were welcomed by the…read moremost pleasant staff. They were very friendly and even offered a few recommendations, which we appreciated. I went with the Italian stromboli, while my husband opted for the meatball, sausage, and pepperoni stromboli. Both looked fantastic, but we agreed that the meatball version had more flavor and was much heartier. The Italian stromboli was a little light on meat, making it feel a bit too bread-heavy for my taste. We also ordered the garlic cheese knots, and those were pretty darn good--soft, cheesy, and full of flavor. Overall, we had a great experience and enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. Despite my stromboli not quite living up to expectations, we'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

Pizza thin crust was great and friendly and good service planning to go back and try their deep…read moredish and roast beef sandwiches

We went to Crave last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. When we were seated, I let our…read moreserver know it was a special occasion. She immediately told us the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes (we arrived at 7:19 and they close at 8), which already made the experience feel a bit rushed. We ordered a deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza, a Caesar salad, fries, and water. The salad and fries came out quickly and were good, but we waited until 7:52 for the pizza. During that time, several staff members including what seemed to be a manager, were loudly yelling back and forth across the restaurant about staffing and schedules. With no music or TV volume, it was impossible not to hear, and it felt very unprofessional. Meanwhile, our water glasses sat empty. I had to ask three separate times for refills, and the third time I actually had to get up and find our server at the bar, where she was sitting, still discussing the schedule. When the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. But basic things like Parmesan and pepper weren't offered. I had to flag someone down to ask. And even though we'd just received our food, the lights on the patio were turned off while we were eating, and we were brought a box very quickly, which felt like a not-so-subtle hint to leave. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service and atmosphere really took away from what should have been a nice birthday dinner for my daughter. Very disappointing experience.

The food and service were top notch as always. We were even able to take advantage of a BOGO…read morespecial. But, we were disappointed with the Yelp app. We have used it numerous times to get on the wait list at Vito's. For some reason the app did not offer that option this time so we had to phone the restaurant.

New to the area and headed out to find great Italian food. And I found it. Boy did I find it…read more There are a few Vito's in the Phoenix area, and all had great reviews and photos that made my mouth water. Ultimately I chose the Mesa store because it was the original and I wanted to see Mesa. We started with a basic garlic cheese bread appetizer and it was great. The calamari was tempting but we'll save that for next time. Wife ordered fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and I ordered the usual Chicken Parmesan which came with a side of pasta. It was actually a harder choice than usual because I walked thru the restaurant before I ordered and so many dishes looked good, as did the pizza. But I went with the usual. Let's start with the wife, which truly speaks to the five stars because she frankly doesn't love Italian food. She eats it when I beg. And she loved it. She actually proactively mentioned she wanted to go back. That's like 7 stars right there it's so abnormal. I agree with her. The chicken parm was fantastic. Amazing. To top it off, our server was great and when I mentioned we were new to the area and it was our first trip she was so nice telling us the history of the original and the other stores, and the manager later stopped by to continue that conversation as the server told her we were new. I mentioned that I live closer to the Scottsdale store, and she said it's the same food and I'll like it just as much. I'll have a hard time deciding which shop to return to - it might be worth the drive to the original just for the ambiance, but I'll give the other a try soon because it was just that good! 5 stars. Or 7 if you ask my wife.

Good service, friendly staff and the absolute best cheesecake! Pizza very tasty as well.read more

My family has been going to this place for years and we love the food. I ordered the meatball sub…read morefor delivery and it looked wonderful at first. I asked for the bread to be well done with extra sauce. This is what happened. I uploaded the beautiful picture of it to Uber Eats & and didn't save the picture. This is the aftermath and I am so sad about it. Unfortunately, it made me lose my appetite.

Great Italian Menu and Food. Take my grandkids there or just my wife and me. Always great food and…read morehad them cater our Thanksgiving. Everyone was thrilled and we ate large. We eat there several times a month are are always please. Great staff. Bob & Karen

Best real Italian cuisine, especially the red sauce, meatballs and pizza in the valley... casual…read moreatmosphere, friendly service and consistent quality... highly recommended

I've been here before and it was good, but the service this time was terrible. I was getting lunch…read morewith my mom, and we got there right when they opened. I don't know the server's name, but it was a guy with black hair and a little facial hair. You'd think since we were the first customers, the food would come out pretty quick, but it took almost 40 minutes. It doesn't take that long to make a 12-inch pizza and a chicken salad. When my pizza finally came out, it was barely hot. Then about 5 minutes later, the chicken salad came. Like, really? Took 40 minutes to make a small salad. I wouldn't have minded the wait as much if the service was good, but it wasn't. The server barely checked on us, and I had to signal him just to get refills. After we finished eating, we had to wait almost another 20 minutes for the check because our table was getting ignored and I had to signal him again The food is decent, but the service this time was terrible.

Great pies here, coal fired ovens make for great flavor…read more Had to take dinner to-go. Saturday night and reservations were scarce Much better taste hot out of the oven but still tasty to-go

My wife's family and I came and sat at the bar today to watch the dodgers game. When we originally…read moresat down the game was not on, but the bartender Kylie was very attentive and got the game on straight away. She made amazing margaritas and delivered exceptional food and banter. We will be back. Thank you!

Hey Hey Kids!…read more First time at Crust Simply Italian...and there's nothing Krusty here...no clowns either. Stepping inside I expected a more intimate atmosphere, but was met with hard floors, open space in a more industrial-style building. Not typically my go-to setting as places like this can be quite loud. It was louder than I like inside with some 80s rock playing and voices echoing around...but after a few minutes it didn't bother me anymore. Our server was great and gave us a rundown on their menu and specialties. We were drawn to try the whipped ricotta appetizer and glad we did...it was unlike any appetizer I've had before...basically a smooth and sweet spread for the bread that accompanied it. We each ordered a pasta dish for our main meal...I got a spicy sausage pasta and my wife ordered the Tortellini alla Panna. The pasta was perfect sized for dinner and I was able to get a few bites of the tortellini from my wife. Both dishes were excellent. I spied a few dishes from around the restaurant and everything looked good. The to-go section was bustling with activity the entire time and the place was full except a few seats at the bar. I definitely will return and try some different dishes or their pizza! Thanks Crust for the great evening!