Pomo Pizzeria – Glendale

My son made a reservation here for me and his mother for valentines day. The server was rude and suggested if I wasn’t interested in beef another restaurant maybe the way to go. Once the pizzas came out they were cold so the server took those pizzas and put them back in the over and burnt them. Server didn’t refill our water nor soda as we left they asked how everything was my wife mentioned the bad service and cold food and the lady said sorry have a nice night. My son spoke great in regards to this restaurant and was shocked that this happened. I don’t see us ever going back to a restaurant that can’t apologize not try and make up for ruining someone’s night.

I gave this place two tries before giving my honest opinion. The place is hidden inside the little shopping center on 59^th. You get seated quickly on the two times I went I didn’t get a waiting time and it wasn’t that packed. They bring our water right away even if you don’t ask for it which is really good. I didn’t really have like one waiter because multiple waiters will come by and ask you how everything is doing and if you need anything which is really good. I order the STROZZAPRETI ALLA SALSICCIA (pasta) the first time I was there with the Forno bread which was only 2 $. The pasta was amazing just not a big size so I had to eat a lot of bread with it to be stuffed the Forno bread comes with olives but with seeds. I would really wish they were seedless because the olives are small and hard to eat and also don’t want to pick seeds out of my mouth at a restaurant. The second time I had the PIZZA CHEF pizza which was also very delicious. This pizza had nothing wrong with it. Both those entrees were delicious. The coffee I had at the end was not good at all I put 4 packs of sugar and it still tasted sugarless. The tables are also small if you only have one or two people, couldn’t really fit the entrees we had on the table we had to move things around. For a pizza and pasta spot this place is good and feels fresh and tasty. The prices are a little hefty being the small pasta was 16 $ and is not enough to fill you up if you don’t have bread. Make the portion bigger or lower the prices and this could be a five star joint.

Stopped in the other night for some real pizza and we were not disappointed. Perfect crust wonderful toppings. We also had the antipasto which was abundant and dressed to perfection with a red wine vinaigrette. We haven’t tried the pasta but what we saw being served looked and smelled wonderful. We plan to go back and try the pasta. It’s a small place and the kitchen is right on the side so you can see how they prepare the food. Very simple décor nothing fancy here but the food and service is outstanding

Eat the «STROZZAPRETI ALLA SALSICCIA». It is fantastic. Great beer list for an Italian restaurant.

My family loves dining at Pomo. The downtown location has always been my fave, but a couple weeks ago we tried out the newer spot in Glendale. Love the design and vibe, and everyone that works there is SO incredibly nice and genuine. Our server was new and was outstanding! Honestly, I wish I could eat Pomo everyday and feel like I’m back in Italia!

Not bad, a little pricey. At the end of day it was not a bad experience. Awarded Analynn’s

3^rd time and new location is a charm?! So I have been twice to the Pomo in North Scottsdale off of Scottsdale and Double Tree and I was not super impressed with the service or food. The décor was great. I really loved the bar, dining area, and all around set up there but everything else was about a 3 star in my book. But this location was excellent! Entering the front entrance to the lobby was warm and welcoming and continued into the dining area. I love the open lay out. There is a small break between the bar area just to distinguish the two but nothing dramatic. The windows are floor to ceiling all around you so you can see out to the patio, which I love. It’s safe to say I was a big fan of the ambiance, set up, and whole feel of this place.
My friend and I were greeted by a young Italian man who served us through the night. I wish I would have gotten his name. He was funny, charming, and very attentive to all our needs. I had a glass of the house red wine. It was mild bodied but not to sweet. I would order it again. When the time came for us to order we knew we wanted to share a pizza and a pasta. We decided on the TOTO SAPORE: tomato sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, cotto-​ham, spicy salame, pancetta, salame parma, basil, evoo * 16.95 — It was perfect! The crust stayed crunch, the meat’s didn’t over power one another, and you were able to get the fresh basil taste throughout. And for our pasta we just weren’t sure what we wanted. We asked our waiter what he recommended and he pointed out the STROZZAPRETI ALLA SALSICCIA: fresh pasta w/​tomato sauce, italian sausage,
light cream, rosemary & parmigiano* 15.95 — I’ve never had a more delicious plate of pasta in my life. If this is what homemade pasta tastes like… I wish I would have had an Italian grandmother. That’s all I could think when eating this pasta. «This is what it would taste like if I had a grandmother, who was from Italy and made pasta from scratch. No doubt about it.» I do not know what type of pasta this was but it was a little bit chewy in the middle (I think they call that Al Dente… haha. :)) something I very much enjoyed. The pasta sauce was thick and hearty. The sausage was season and cooked to perfection. That perfect amount of rosemary in every bite was fantastic.
After the server boxed up our 1 slice of pizza and our 3 spoonful’s of pasta left overs. We ordered the cannoli’s. Something I’m not a hug fan of in general but my friend very much enjoyed. Crunchy outside, gooey inside, Nutella and strawberries to garnish the plate.
After we paid and got up to leave, there were several servers and hostess’s in the lobby smiling with a «Ciao Bella’s!» as we walked out the door. What is better than that?!
I’m so glad I gave this location a try. It’s everything I have been looking for in an Italian place and I’m so happy it’s oh so close to home. I can’t wait to go back.

It doesn’t get more Italian than this. The food, the staff the service are impeccable. I could go for thousands of words complimenting the individual foods and drinks at this Italian oasis in the desert, but why? Go and taste it for yourself!

Pomo Pizzeria: The West Side has hit the motherlode. In a zip code serendipitously housing some of the more wealthier Phoenicians comes the icing on the cake. Pomo Pizzeria has opened their third location in the valley. After cutting their teeth on the unsuspecting minions of Scottsdale and Phoenix, they’ve unleashed a fine selection of pizza, salads, desserts, and cocktails aptly designed to crush that craving for authentic Italian pizza
The P (rincess) and I have been to Pomo three times in that few months and it’s quickly becoming her requested date night location (or the place I take her to make up for being away on work travel). We typically split one of their wood fired, san marazano tomato-​based pizzas and one of their salads designed for two small armies. We finished the last meal with the nutella flourless chocolate cake which made my eyes roll back into my head (still trying to get the left one to face forward). It was excellent, wonderful way to cap the meal.
The service is always perfect and the house cocktails expertly mixed-(one for me as the P needs me to drive home up the hill). The décor is comfortable, the bar is well laid out, a couple of games on the discreet TV’s (if you’re up for a loud, game type atmosphere just head across the parking lot to Zipps, a fun place). If the famous Phoenix weather allows, I recommend the patio also, very relaxing. The parking can be a little tight in the shopping center but here’s a tip, park behind the center on the north end. They have a back door/​take out entrance that takes you through the kitchen ala Durants-​always fun and its never a bad thing to see the kitchen where your food comes from.
Solid 4.25 stars.

What’s this? Good pizza in the Northwest Valley, you say? In an area that’s embarrassingly overloaded with local and national pizza chains, I was quite excited when discovering that Pomo Pizzeria quietly opened up a location just several miles from my house. And with good reason. Having become quite familiar with Pomo’s downtown location, as well as a side-​stop at their Scottsdale establishment, I knew this would be a welcoming addition to an area that isn’t exactly renowned for its prime dining.
In some ways, I was sincerely hoping this Glendale location would eliminate the need to have to travel downtown to get my Pomo fix. And while that’s definitely true to some extent, there’s a little something missing. Actually, a few things, which I’ll get to in a moment.
Make no mistake, the pizzas here are superb, providing a similar, although not quite duplicate experience of the other Pomo locations. Now, bear in mind, if you’re accustomed to Americanized pizza that you can get at any cookie cutter chain or sports bar in the area, then this pizza may throw you off. Hell, the menu itself can be rather intimidating. But approach things with an open mind and you’ll quickly realize what you’ve been missing.
Their bread with olive oil is always a good way to start off. For pizzas, they offer a basic Regina Margherita for those that want to play it safe. However, I strongly suggest the Bufala Verace, which is essentially the same thing, only with mozzarella di bufala (buffalo cheese) in place of the usual parmigianno regiano. Pomo also has a big hit with their Principe, which is a delightfully simple combination of priscuitto, parmigianno regiano, and arugula. There are many other options, but none seem to have any dramatic differences other than a few ingredients.
Ah, but it’s not all about pizzas at Pomo. While few people seem to be aware, this place also offers some of the best calzones you can find. And while the traditional Calzone Napoletano might be a safe choice, it’s their fried calzones that I consider to be their true menu gem. The Pizza Fritta is worth a shot, but lacks core ingredients aside from cheese. The Vesuvia is your best bet, due to its addition of prosciutto and spicy salame. We order it every time with zero hesitation.
The homemade desserts are all very good, but not great. The torta nutella, tiramisu, and affogato al caffe are worth trying. Nothing here is mind-​blowing in comparison to what I’ve had at other places, but that doesn’t stop me from recommending them.
So, what stops me from giving this place a perfect five stars? Well, the service still needs some work. Soda refills seem to only come by request, even on dead evenings. On one memorable occasion, we were served a completely botched affogato al caffe that was completely missing the gelato scoops. It was essentially a glass of cold, coffee-​flavored soup! I’m not sure what’s more unsettling, the fact that this made it out of the kitchen or the fact that the server was able to deliver it while maintaining a completely straight face. Sorry, but eight dollar desserts shouldn’t leave room for error.
There’s also some little charms at the downtown location that are conspicuously absent from Glendale, such as having a plate of complimentary fried dough and limoncello shots automatically served to you after your meal. I guess we’ve become spoiled. If you read the downtown reviews, you’ll see that little things like this are what make Pomo so highly acclaimed and I see no reason why this can’t be carried over.
With that said, the pizza is still excellent and easily competes with some of the best that the city has to offer. And for an area that is completely void of Neapolitan Pizza, I consider it a welcome addition!
Now, if only Master Chef Matteo would bring us some of those limoncello shots, we’d be all smiles!

I am so happy that they open a Pomo near my salon. Yayyyy, happy hour after work. Haha jk. I usually go to the down town one. This one is quite bigger and more alive. The ambiance is so relaxing and the pizza here is phenomenal. Any vegetarian pizza here is phenomenal. Haha: D

Very beautiful place. Located in a mini mall filled with everything from medical to shopping and restaurants. The interior is very modern with a hint of Italian flare. Directly inside they even have Italian cooking oils, canned olives, sauces and even shampoo and conditioner made from olive oil for sale.
It was kind of confusing at first. The establishment actually has two sides, dining and pizza. We came as a group. We were told we were only allowed to order one pizza on the dinning side, and nothing from the dining menu can be ordered on the pizza side. Previously someone in our group had ordered from the other section in which they sat in another time so the hostess double checked and one of the managers said it would be no problem.
You could tell the hostess and the waitress had a lot of comments from customers concerning their menu choices and where they sat. Even the hostess said it changes. Maybe they will finally seat differently in the future to help make it easier for everyone.
We ordered salad, meatballs, pizza, and a pasta dish with shells. I had the Pollo salad. It was a good size! It was tasty but plain. It has lettuce, chicken, generous pine nuts, and avocado, with a lemon vinaigrette dressing. The chicken was cooked well just a little plain on the flavor. I appreciate they make their own salad dressing there and only use olive oil which is great cause I stay away from soy. The lemon dressing it came with was okay but will order it with another dressing next time since it the chicken was a little bland.
They do offer gluten free pizza which was not on their online menu. Next time I will have to check it out since it is oven fired and see how it compares to Cibo’s. Definately recommend checking it out! Don’t be too hard on the girls, they don’t make the rules about the seating. If there are any issues they seem to be pretty accommodating.

This place just opened up by my parents so I decided to give it a try.
Right when you walk in, you actually have two options. To go to Pomo or to their adjoining restaurant (I don’t remember the name). Though both seem to share a kitchen, Pomo is more for pizza while the other restaurant is more for pasta. This was kind of confusing and actually made me rethink the place that I wanted to go to! Nevertheless, my friends and I ended up at Pomo.
The whole area is big, and they have an open patio area for outdoor seating as well. The waiter was pretty good and he gave us some recommendations. We ended up ordering drinks, an antipasti, and two pizzas. Out of the three drinks we got, the Moscow mule was the best with blood orange. The two others were just ok. The affetatti misti was alright for the price. The pizzas were good. We got one white one off the menu the waiter recommended and it was my favorite. The red one we got was good too but I thought it needed just a little something more.
Overall, it was a good dining experience and it’s a nice spot to go to!

Four of us came to this Italian pizzeria after learning they had opened a location in this part of the Valley. From the outside looking in, the new, modern décor included patio dining, large brick oven, bar area, and dim lit interior. The décor rendered a sense of formality, but the crowd was all-​inclusive, and group and family-​friendly.
Their pizzas are cerfied by the V.P.N. Verace Pizza Napoletana and the A.P.N. Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani of Napoli, and each pizza is freshly made from their brick oven in 60 – 90 seconds. We initially ordered two pizzas, but the dinner went so well we had to order a third.
The Toto Sapore ($ 15.95) came with Italian sausage, bacon, spicy salami, and ham. The mix of toppings was delicious and evenly spread. The crust was flavorful, crispy, and firm with a few soft spots, and the tomato sauce was refined and out of this world. The taste was not as heavy as it appeared. We really enjoyed it.
The Quattro Stagnioni ($ 13.95) came with Italian sausage, olives, salami, and mushroom. The balance of meat with olives and mushrooms provided some depth and complexities, with the delicious salami holding it down as the anchor. Again, the crust and tomato sauce were made to perfection. Light, airy, and not greasy was the way I would describe it.
The Regina Margherita ($ 11.95) was very good, but not my favorite out of the three. The flavors of the certified tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and olive oil were spot on. However, the overall flavors and the lack of basil made it one-​dimensional comparing to the meatier ones.
We also ordered an Eggplant appetizer that didn’t make it to our table. We inquired about it several times, but apparently the chef had forgotten about it. The owner of the restaurant was very gracious to serve the appetizer in person, and gave it to us on the house after apologizing profusely. With presentation and textures of lasagna, the layers of eggplant were baked to perfection that nicely intermingled with the light cheese and tomato sauce. Even though we were already full, but had to indulge further after learning how delicious it was. The owner also sat with us and chatted for a while. It was a nice touch to add to this memorable meal.
Aside from the mishap in the kitchen, the server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. She had a good grasp of the menu and our water was constantly refilled. It was a sensational meal where process, product, and experience met our expectations. They also opened a restaurant called Toscana next door that serves dishes from the region of Emilia Romagna. Santi and I will definitely return for more.

So happy Pomo came to the west side! Well north west.lol. But it’s within biking distance to my house so of course I’m going to give it 5 stars!
Already been here twice and both time the Neapolitan pizza was amazing. Came out quick, hot and fresh. Perfect crust and perfect toppings. I really enjoyed my pizzas. Too bad I can’t pronounce the names of the pizza.lol. But we had the one with the most meat on it.
I want to try different pizzas and their calzone and now there is an Italian bistro next door as well. Looks like my area is finally catching on!
Overall Promo is the place to get quality Neapolitian pizzas anywhere west of the 17. It’s about time local restraint chains come over here. I’ll keep coming back for the quality of food as well as the convince. They are also open till 11pm on the weekends so it’s a great late night bite as well!

This is one of the few certified Neapolitan Pizza places in Arizona and, on my opinion, the best pozza in the State!
Many varities and all prepared perfectly.
If a first time authentic Neapolitan Pizza eater, try the Margherita — the basic pizza and a great introduction to this style :-)

Pomo opened a place semi close to my house? West side! Hell yeah!
I had been to the downtown location once before and thought it was pretty damn delicious (top 5 pizzas in Phoenix… for sure. without a doubt). I had been meaning to go back, but life (work, kid, too far, diet etc) gets in the way. Today I had some free time and decided to check out the new Pomo in Glendale.
I found some parking and walked over. The building is nice! They have a nice sized outside patio/​bar and then some tables inside. I chose to sit inside and ordered a water to drink. I studied the menu for a bit… about that… I had looked online and had noticed that they have 2 different menus (Phoenix and Scottsdale). The Phoenix menu had a pizza that had pancetta, onions and black pepper on it called the Amatriciana. The Scottsdale menu did not have that pizza. I was craving that particular pizza since I woke up this morning. Turns out, the Glendale one did not have that particular pizza (amatriciana) either :-(. I had to go with something else. I decided on the Diavola. It is mozzarella, spicy salame and basil. I placed my order for that, chilled for about 5 minutes and then my pizza was ready. Here is how it was…
Diavola– ($ 13.95) It looked fantastic! It had just enough pieces of salame on it, a couple of leaves of basil and then a decent amount of cheese. A few things about this pizza. A.) The «spicy» salame was not too spicy. It tasted great though! B.) I’m usually not the biggest fan of basil on my pizza, but this basil was so tender and delicious and not overpowering. I loved it! It worked well with all the other flavors. C.) Pomo uses the creamiest mozzarella I have ever had. In my previous review of the downtown location, I mentioned the same thing. I don’t know where they get this magical cheese from, but it sure is delicious! It’s rich, creamy, salty… just flat out excellent! My favorite cheese of any pizza in Phoenix! All of these items were layered perfectly on top of their simple yet delicious tomato sauce. It is all held together by their excellent crust! It was perfectly charred but not burnt. It had a great chew to it. It was pretty much a perfect pizza. Can’t get much better.
Service was alright. Not great, not bad, just ok. I will definitely be back to try out some of their other pizzas! My stomach was very impressed ;-)

Let me first say, if your idea of good pizza includes going to pizza hut, little caesar’s, or baking something that was frozen from the grocery store, this place is probably not for you. You’re probably better off going across the street to Zipps for their happy hour pizza slices for less than $ 2. If on the other hand, you are willing to pay for a quality meal filled with a top notch ingredients and a bunch of flavor, then go here.
I came here alone for a late lunch, around 1:30ish pm, and there was a very a light crowd. I was immediately seated, given some water, and a menu by my friendly waiter, Mike. I had already looked through the menu online before coming, so I knew what I wanted. I ordered a glass of their Cabernet and their Principe pizza. The pizza is a thin crust, Neapolitan pizza. It had prosciutto, fresh arugula, and shaved parmigiano reggiano. It was absolutely delicious. The pizza and the wine tasted great together. I would love eating this pizza every week. I am still debating whether or not I like this pizza better than the one at Pizzeria Bianco.
The pizza is quite large and would definitely need 2 people to finish it. I had a very long lunch though, so I slowly worked on it for about 45 minutes while doing some work on my phone. I was never rushed and my waiter was attentive to me the entire time. He actually also gave me some spicy olive oil to try on my pizza. I added a few drops, and it definitely brought out some more kick and flavor to the pizza. I would recommend not adding too much though otherwise you’ll drown out the original flavors of the pizza.
Some people complain about the price, but to me, I will always be willing to pay extra for good quality food. Period. The prices for their food are on their website, so don’t whine about paying too much. I am just super thankful that this place opened up near where I live. I will definitely be back again to try out the rest of their wonderful menu.

Between their pizzas and desserts, wow! Service was just ok. She wasn’t very knowledgeable of the menu. We started with the bruschetta. Disappointed in serving size, as there was only two slices of bread served. But, the taste and flavor was spot on. We had three different pizzas, and they were outstanding. Flavor was perfect and had such fresh ingredients. The crust was absolutely delectable too. It honestly tasted like it was straight from the streets of Italy. Our dessert was even better. Chocolate mousse covering decadent cream puffs. Can’t wait to go back and try something else.

To my west sider friends, congratulations! You are now in the presence of greatness (and no, I’m not talking about me). You my friends are now among those privileged enough to call Pomo Pizzeria your own. This is my favorite pizza in the entire state of Arizona. And its not just me. If you look up the top ten restaurants in the Phoenix metro area on Unilocal,you will find Pomo’s Downtown Phoenix location consistently ranked in the top 10 day in and day out. With good reason. This is a pizzeria that puts a premium on quality ingredients, great service, and authentic old world Italian traditions. Their Downtown Phoenix location has never let me down and today I took in their latest gem in Glendale.
Located on 59^th Ave just north of Utopia in the Citadelle shopping center, Pomo occupies what used to be Tutti Santi’s Glendale location. Not that you’d recognize it as Pomo has completely transformed the space into an expansive pizzeria with an indoor/​outdoor bar, and selling a variety of Italian grocery items. For those who have been to Pomo’s flagship location in Scottsdale, this location will remind you a lot more of that location than the Downtown Phoenix location. Its much more of a suburban restaurant feel here than the quaint neighborhood joint in Downtown Phoenix. Not that either is bad, since both are cranking out the same delicious pies at both. Today I came here for lunch since I work in the west valley. The place can seat upwards of 100, but was no more than half full for lunch. A coworker who’d been with me to the Downtown Phoenix location decided to come along.
Just so you know, I used to live in the Glendale/​Peoria area for 8 years before moving Downtown in 2013. I know the west valley is dominated by the big chain pizzerias like Barros, Papa Johns, Domino’s Hungry Howies, and even Pizza Hut. Pomo’s pizza is absolutely nothing like those spots. Here the pizza is thin Neapolitan style and a majority of their ingredients are imported direct from Italy. You pay a little more for your pies here as a result, but the difference in the taste is like night and day. Everything from the texture of the tomatoes, to the import cheeses, to the imported olive oils, all the way down to the crust itself is different. As in awesome. Today my coworker and I ordered a couple of our Pomo standbys, the Margherita (basically a cheese pizza) and the Diavola (almost like a pepperoni). The pies are 12 inches in diameter each and can be easily shared or (in our case) devoured by one hungry pizza lover. Everything about the pies tasted just as perfect here as their Downtown location. We also split a Tiramisu for dessert which will blow your mind. Its light and airy, but plenty rich and just the right temperature and the perfect portion size to split.
Our server was super friendly, enthusiastic, and attentive the whole time. In fact one thing that’s noticeable about Pomo versus other restaurants is that they almost overstaff each of their restaurants, which means you can pretty much bank on immediate service no matter when you go or where you’re sitting. The full bar area at this location is also pretty impressive and would make for a great happy hour spot since it opens up both inside and on the outside patio. So bottom line, get here to Pomo west siders. You won’t find a more authentic pizzeria (with the Italian pizzeria certifications to back it up) in the northwest valley. Better than any chain pizzeria, better than La Piazza al Forno, and yes better than Pizzeria Bianco (both in my opinion and in the opinions of hundreds of other loyal Unilocalers). This location might be a little hard to find, but its worth the effort. Just look for huge outdoor patio across from Zipps at Citadelle. And prepare yourself, because chances are you never knew pizza could ever taste this good.