Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

wow. we live close by, but because the wait is so long we very rarely go. had a brainstorm and decided to order for take
husband picked up, thinking he didn’t have to check their accuracy for two entrees. wrong. i got half my order so he was mad, and trying not to make it worse i called oregano’s and they offered for us to come back again to get the rest of the food (gee thanks teenage employees who don’t give a damn) or the manager offered to refund me 10.00 in the mail right away. instead of ruining the dinner we did have, i politely opted for refund. that was 1÷3÷16. called again 1÷20÷16, said they’d check on it and call me right
call. emailed customer service 1÷23÷16 and never got a reply. i’m completely over this place.

I’ve eaten at different Oregano’s twice now. The regular pizza is quite good. I was thrilled that someone finally offered a stuffed pizza! Now I’m used to Giordanos’ stuffed pizza out of Chicago, but for the big game splurged and spent $ 25 on a small, four topping, stuffed pizza from Oregano’s. I was very disappointed. Everything was very good with one big exception, the crust. It was over done, but wasn’t like normal pizza crust to begin with. Bisquick? No bready, springy, texture and very quickly was a soggy mess. Stuck to paper lining in the box. Taste was bad, too. Very, very disappointed. Also this location is not too good for pick-​up as parking is way in the back. Please someone — Make a good Stuffed Pizza!?!

The food is amazing here. That being said the service at this location is amazing. Our server Anthony Palermo was on point the whole time. He forgot a kids slice of pizza but had it up in 2 minutes flat. Then Gave the table a free cookie for the unnoticeable mix up. I will defiantly be coming back on his service alone.

Oreganos is our favorite spot for date nights, girls night, anything! The food is delicious and we love the atmosphere. We have always had great customer service. I recommend the «Alfredo the dark» which is spicier than a normal alfredo pasta but so delicious! For dessert try one of their pizza cookies! You can’t be disappointed with either of those! Also, heads up that their portions are big so you can share between 2 people or have yummy leftovers!

After half a dozen or more visits we finally sat outside on the patio — fun Friday night in December. We were feeling daring so we tried one of the specialty pizzas (Carne Street Pie — good, too much cilantro for me though) and were not disappointed. We shared a salad and the best friend calamari in the Valley! The lines for Oregano’s are long so we usually visit before the big crowds hit. We’ve never been disappointed in service.
My reason for only 4 stars would be, the smoking area outside (or a least where people elect to smoke) is too close to the tables. Unfortunately we were there at the end of meal for a large group of smokers. The first half of our visit we had to breathe through our mouth as the cigarette smoke almost choked us out. (Have the smokers stand further from the patio exit and problem solved!)

Food is great, however it doesn’t matter what time of day you come there is always a wait of 45 min to a hour long. ALWAYS! My husband and I left and drove to the one in Mesa and within 5 min were seated. (We had already waited 10 min before we decided to leave.)I’d reconsider which Oreganos you go to unless you don’t mind waiting a hour to be sat.

I love going to Oreganos with my family. The food always tastes great. I love the Pablo Picassa Salad, wings in Italian Gold with the hot sauce on the side, and a thin crust pizza normally a pesto pizza. After all this food with the family we usually enjoy a white Chocolate cookie with ice cream on top (the pizookie). The only down side is the long wait, but every time we go we are not disappointed.

October 23 — call in a to-​go at 8:00, told it would be ready at 8:30, get there at 8:30, am told they forgot to enter it in.
November 18 — call in to-​go at 6:15, told 30 – 35 minutes, get there at 6:45, wait until 7:10 for food to be ready
November 25 — call in to-​go at 6:00. Told it would be ready at 6:50. Get there at 6:55 and get told it will be ready at 7:30.
DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH A TO-​GO ORDER. The food is still good – love the Alfredo the Dark – but almost certainly the worst service I’ve ever seen. Won’t be ordering takeout ever again.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Had the bowl’o pasta, which never fails. Endless pasta for $ 5.99? I’m quite certain it can’t be beaten. The service was quick, I was in and out in under 45 minutes. But most impressively, the staff was exceedingly friendly and attentive. Not only do they take pride in their job but they also clearly enjoy it while putting forth 110%. I have found this to be the case at every Oregano’s I have visited. The organization as a whole takes customer service to the next level and it shows. Much appreciated!

First timer, delicious. Don’t have enough words to describe just how good. From crust to marinara to toppings. My place from now on!

Always have good service and good food! never any problems at this location.

Oreganos has been a mainstay in the Valley for some time… but is quickly fading in popular locations with the rise of better local restaurant options with better customer service and quality food… not to mention variability in the menu.
It had been a while… but we went today and regretted it. This place is in the need of a serious makeover.
A few other observations:
— overly large portions that you pay for (high food waste & low value)
— a college kid employee culture that creates poor customer service and attention to detail
— no menu specials or variety
and… The «All Kale Caesar Salad»…that states an inclusion of «a little bit of fresh spinach» is definitely MOSTLY spinach with a small amount of finely sliced kale on top.
Opt for the several better options in the Heritage District.

Pizza here was okay. I ordered their wings and calamari for appetizers. Wings was decent and calamari was good. It’s soft when you chew it unlike other calamari they’re rubbery. I had their Puerto Penasco Carne Street Pie Pizza. I was really hungry after I finished the appetizers. I waited for at least half an hour till the pizza got to our table. I’ll be honest I’m very impatient especially when it comes to food taking that long. No excuse. I had 2 small slices and after that I wasn’t that hungry anymore cause the wait was too long. Pizza was okay and everything else. It didn’t wow me especially the service. I’m not too sure if I will come back here.

C wanted pizza and since his rehearsal was just down the street at the community center, what better place to go. We got here about a quarter to 5 and the inside dining room was almost full. For a Thursday night, I was impressed that it was that busy. There was plenty of seating outside however, and the two bar areas were also empty.
Our server was Andrea. She was very good. She was attentive, kept our drinks filled and made polite small talk when appropriate.
We ordered a 16″ Thin crust with sausage ($ 15.98) and a couple drinks ($ 2.59 ea). The pie came out hot and bubbly plus the crust wasn’t burnt (as it has been at this and other locations). Winner winner pizza dinner.
C was very happy and he knows his Oregano’s. He’s been a regular of the Oregano’s chain since he was 8 weeks old (he’s almost 10), has been to the opening of two locations (Chandler & Paradise Valley) and pretty much says Oregano’s is his favorite restaurant. Now I’ve been going to Oregano’s since they opened in Old Town in 1993, have been to every location except the newest in Goodyear and definitely have eaten at this chain more than anywhere else. This was a good experience. I don’t know how it could have been better.
Great pizza, fair prices, nice attentive server. 5 Stars

I have had nothing but great experience here, when my Sister in law and niece came to Visit from Cali I brought to Oregano’s and the next trip the whole family came from Cali and we ate here they all LOVED it.
Last night ⁰⁹⁄₀₉ my husband and I Celebrated our 21^st Anniversary we ate at Oreganos we are Happy :)

From the northern Illinois area so I am used to amazing Chicago style pizza. My wife and I tried many places in the east valley. We just couldn’ find that perfect pizza we were used to.
Then one night we decided to order from here after driving by and reading the reviews. Let’s just say we now order once a week and dine in on occasion. To sum it up, the best pizza and Italian food I have eaten in many years! Truly authentic food with exceptional service! We found that amazing Italian food we’ve been looking for. Keep in mind, this place is always busy and you might have to wait a little extra for your food, but it is sooooo worth it!

After being sat and neglected for approximately 15 minutes, we left and were delighted by the friendly service, great food, and overall very cool concept that is Joe’s Real BBQ just down the street.
Thank you for making this review so easy. That is all.

Wait was a little long and hot… no duh we live in AZ.
Jason made it all great for us! He was an excellent waiter, and his customer service skills were top notch.
All our food was great, and he even got our kids food out ASAP.
Will definitely come back to this location.

Excellent meal we did have an hour wait but the food was worth it. We sat outside by the swamp cooler and that made it bearable to be outside in the Arizona heat. Garlic cheese bread with marinara was still good, the garlic o salt and cheese ratio on this cooked to perfection bread was on point. The salads we ordered, 1 could have feed all 5 adults. The ranch and Italian dressing were both very good. Chicago pepperoni pizza was really good very close to Chiicago pizza very close. Hubby got a chipotle pasta with shrimp said it was excellent chile lime wings were very good too. Mushroom bacon pizza hey said it was very good. Service was excellent this is a must try when in Arizona.

Maybe we ordered easy to prepare food items, but our food came faster at this location than it has at any other Oregano’s location. They have a small bar on the patio outside that is always a good option when the one inside is full. My hubby and I shared the calamari (love the marinara sauce on the side) and the large Pablo Picasso Mexico salad. Do yourself a favor and add extra sautéed onions on top. It adds that little extra crunch and flavor. It is by far big enough for two to share.