Pizzeria Bianco

Lots of talk about this place from people and I simply do not see what the fuss is about.
The service we received was great but the food was just ok. We had the margherita pizza. It was simple but did not impress. Very very light cheese, some pieces had zero. There were four small pieces of basil and the crust was partially burnt. I understand the wood burning oven but the burnt flavor took away the flavor in my opinion. Just not the best for $ 15.
The «green salad» is just that. A bunch of lettuce and light dressing. $ 6
Again the service was good but in our opinion not worth the price.

I think the hype really affected my expectation of the place. Best pizza in the country? …arguable.
We are in Phoenix for a few days and I had a few places already bookmarked. The magazine on the plane raved about this place as well as thrillist and some other foodie sites. Did I want to wait and hour and a half for the best pizza in the country? Not really… but I would have kicked myself if this place was right by my hotel and I didn’t try it
We ordered the sonny boy and the wise guy. Great combinations and the topping to sauce to crust ratio is pretty on point. If you’re looking for saucy, doughy pizza oozing cheese this is not for you. You get a delicate crust with light cheese which is the way I prefer it.
I was unimpressed with the crust though… Parts of it was too burnt to be edible.
Overall their menu was too limited to be satisfactory. Two pizzas was too much for two people, but the salads were boring and the appetizer were scarce in options.
Good, but not one and a half hour good… and definitely not the best I’ve ever had. $ 18 for a pizza that size is also ridiculous. To each his, or in my case, her, own

My favorite restaurant! The pizza here is always delicious! The ingredients and bread all just work so well; their bread is especially my favorite! I’ve tried all the pizzas at least once but my favorite is the simple, yet classic, margherita pizza. Their lattes are also delicious!
The service could be better in terms of friendliness. They all seem pretty uptight and serious but the food is more than worth it :).

This place has by far the BEST mozzarella and olive oil in Phoenix. Their wood-​fired pizzas are really good — you get the burnt bubbles on the crust — the crust is light — almost like putting cotton candy in your mouth, but in a good crusty kind of way. The tomato sauce is fresh and delicious.
What happens when it’s a bad tomato season? Make the caprese salad with grilled peppers instead! Thank you for continuing to give me the required direct injection of fresh mozzarella that I crave. It’s delicious.
The pastas — fresh pasta with amazing sauces. The bolognese might actually be as good as mine (that’s a high bar to reach :)), and the tomato sauce is always better — he must import the good tomatoes.
Wine — great selections, good prices.
And I’d like to drink the olive oil out of a glass.
I have never had a bad experience or bad meal at either if the locations.

The pilgrimage to the shrine of pizza is finally complete. I’ve only longed to try this for a decade or so and now that I’ve finally arrived, I can tell you this. It was everything I had hoped it would be.
Try everything. Really, go ahead. There are no missteps. The menu is focused. The ingredients are of the highest quality and the staff rocks. I’ll be fitting in at least one more visit while I’m here.

Visited in the middle of the day as part of a scavenger hunt. Bought a beer to share, but bartender gave the group a hard time over everyone not buying a drink. We where only there for a few minutes and place was mostly empty but felt very unwelcome.
Food may be good but I will not go back.

Worth the wait. Have not been here in years and had a great meal and appetizer. The have great craft beer selection. The place is way smaller than I remember.

I’m going to admit, this place was not on my radar when I was Unilocaling for places to eat in Phoenix. I have NO idea how this passed through my filters as I was searching for good eats on my vacation. Luckily for me, I have a friend who «stalks» celebrities online and somehow came upon a picture of Jimmy Fallon eating here. In short, thanks to my stalking friend, I found a great gem in Phoenix!
We came here at around 7pm on New Year’s Day and were met with a 2 hour wait. Not surprising, but we were hungry. Luckily for us, they have a holding area next door with small bites and drinks. We ordered a few appetizers: marinated olives, a cheese plate, and the crostini plate. Standard apps and nothing to write home about. The crostini with the goat cheese was our favorite. We passed the time with a game of Scrabble. They have other games floating around the place.
Before we knew it, our name was called and we were ready for dinner. The place is small and could probably fit 40 – 50 people max. It was darkly lit, but felt warm and inviting.
For 6 ladies, we ordered 2 salads and 4 pizzas to share. The crust is crisp and the wood fire creates this amazing smoky flavor.
Margherita with prosciutto — great sauce and well balanced flavors. One of my favorites that night.
The Rosa — red onion, pistachios, and parm — interesting combo and a must try. Really tasty!
wise guy — onions and sausage. I was surprised I didn’t like this as much. It was a little sweeter than I’d like. The flavors just didn’t do it for me.
Sonny Boy — tomato sauce, salami, and olives — good, but totally nothing super special.
Overall, I’d say the pizzas are tasty! The wait is crazy, but worth it if you’re visiting. I probably wouldn’t wait here for 2 hours if I lived in the area. The dough/​crust is something worth mentioning though and I’d play around with the different toppings to get something that suits your taste buds.

It is said that everyone loves a wise guy. I know I do after my night with one in a little corner of Heritage Square.
After living in the valley permanently for a few years now and hearing all about Pizzeria Bianco, I decided it was finally time to add this gem of pizza pies to my lovely lists of favorites. I knew it would be good.
In the south corner sits the quaint romantical Pizzeria Bianco and we arrived just in time to beat a wait. Luckily we got a cute table against the exposed brick wall of what reminded me of a pizza bistro in Italy. Within 15 minutes of our arrival PB had a wait with people lined up outside to be seated … we, however, were cozied up with a glass of chianti perusing PB’s simple, yet very authentically Italian pizze menu.
I ordered the WiseGuy; a smoky white pizza white smoky, carmelized white onion, smoky mozzerella, hand sliced fennel sausage to which I added the wood roasted mushrooms that tasted so wonderfully and lightly roasted to my taste buds, I could have had those as a separate side dish on their own. My husband loves a red pizza and we can never meet in the middle and compromise on a white or red pizza to split, so he ordered the Sonny Boy that was baked with just the right amount of tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, olives and salami. The crust on Pizzeria Bianco pizza is the point that makes it amazing; as with all amazing pizzas. It was just the right amount of crunch and right amount of bake. I won’t rate a crust or pizza pie well, if the crust is chewy and this isn’t. Two people could split one of these pies, as they are about 11 – 12 inches in size each. We love leftover pizza though! After our pizza, we lingered over more Chianti because the ambience of Bianco is so lovely and quaint; the staff is friendly and won’t rush you despite the waiting people out the door. We opted for the Flourless Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Sauce to share to cap out our evening at Bianco, take it from me, share this ! It’s like eating a very, rich deep, dark piece of heavenly, sinful chocolate … So, so good. Date night worthy.

Wow.
For quite a long time I’ve avoided Pizzeria Bianco. I didn’t want to be disappointed by all the hype. I’m a New Yorker. Pizza is like family. Don’t f-​with family.
So why did I finally break down and go to Pizzeria Bianco? I had to see for myself. I had to know. I had to understand why this place is rumored to be the best pizza in Arizona – and quite possibly, the best pizza in ‘Merica. We were going to a Suns game that night and thought… why not?
And is it the best you ask? Does it live up to the hype? Is it worth the long waits?
Definitely. Most definitely. Absolutely. Unequivocally. Undeniably. Yes. I have had MANY a slice of pizza in my 4 decades of life and the pizza at Pizzeria Bianco is unmatched in Arizona.
Despite the rumors of long waits, our party of 4 was able to slide right in at 5:30PM on a Wednesday night with no wait at all. Valet parking at Heritage Square made it nice. The restaurant was busy and before we left, that’s when the wait was just beginning. We were greeted promptly and received drinks right away. We settled in and enjoyed this smaller size brick building and checked out the crowd. It was a little drafty on the cooler December evening but the number of people in the restaurant made it comfortable. Within 15 minutes, we had two fresh, hot, straight from the brick oven pizzas on our table. We enjoyed the Bianco Verde pizza and the WiseGuy which is a sausage and caramelized onion pizza. Big deal – sausage pizza. No.seriously. This is sausage from Shriners sausage factory here in PHX. Like the best sausages in town. And they didn’t disappoint. Both pizzas were incredible tasting though my meat lovers both said that they thought the BiancoVerde was superb.
It must have been the Gods smiling down on us that we were able to just get right in with no wait and I’m not sure when I will tempt fate again, but seriously… this is the best pizza I’ve had in Arizona. Hands down. No joke. Believe the hype.

There’s just no possible way to overstate how spectacular Pizzeria Bianco is. I had the massive good fortune of walking in on a Wednesday night to no line out the door whatsoever, still thanking my lucky stars for that haha. I started out with a nice cold local IPA and the mozzarella-​tomato-​basil dish. And it was extraordinary.
What’s really nice is that they let you order half and half pizzas, as there was no way I could decide between the Wiseguy and the Sonny Boy. And I’m so glad I got to try both! I honestly don’t know which I would pick if I had to choose, they were both so unbelievably delicious.
Every positive thing you’ve heard about Pizzeria Bianco is true. Simply amazing!

Came here because it was on the show Best Thing I Ever Ate and I happened to be in Phoenix, AZ. That episode was about pizza and one of the speakers said the Rosa Pizza was his favorite pizza ever. It’s not my favorite pizza. It was different. I liked it but not my favorite. It’s a daughter pizza with red onion, Parmigiano Reggiano, rosemary and pistachios. It has an interesting flavor. The rosemary and pistachios combination make it a unique selection. I wanted some sort of protein and went with the prosciutto. It was probably not the best choice because it made it a bit too salty. Next time I’ll try the classic margherita out the wiseguy, which seems to be pretty popular.
The space was cozy. Décor was brick and rustic. Place was clean and servers were very friendly.

During the weeks prior to our visit to Pizzeria Bianco, we’d heard nothing but great things. Alas, the reality did not match the expectations. Our $ 18 pizza was no different to the five that we had tried at the pizza festival the weekend before. While the atmosphere was pleasant and homey, we concluded that the New York Times must have been drunk when they rated Pizzeria Bianco as the best pizza in America. We ordered Dominos mere hours later. Therefore, my rating is a three star «A-​OK.»
“Impress your date, but not your taste buds.”

I’m here on business and my co worker and I wanted to get some good pizza. I searched online to see where to go and this location came up as one of the best pizza to eat at in Phoenix.
I had the Margherita pizza and everything the pizza is fresh. Pizza was very good. The crust was cooked perfectly with all the ingredients on top. The only thing I have against this is the price. I think it’s just a little bit over price.
But overall, I enjoyed eating here and it had a great atmosphere to hang out with friends.

3.5 Stars.
It’s been awhile! Me and my wife came here about 4 years ago and left a bit disappointed. Fast forward to present day… We had an employee appreciation day at work, and we got to play a hand of blackjack with our boss. If you won, you got to pick an envelope with a prize in it. I was lucky and won my hand with a 21! My envelope that I picked was «Lunch with the boss». We could pick the place where we wanted to go, so I decided to choose here. Me, him, his assistant and one other coworker who won all headed down here today. I figured that it was time for a return visit and since work was paying, might as well head somewhere nice that everyone would enjoy. This place is consistently ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the USA and the other 3 people I went with had never been.
We drove down, valet parked ($ 3.00) and were in the doors right around 11:30. There were only a few other people there and we got a table right away. We all took a quick look at the menu and then placed our order. My last time here, I sampled the Margherita, The Rosa and The Sonny Boy. Today, I went with The Wiseguy. I had that and a Diet Coke to drink. Here is how everything was…
Wiseguy Pizza– This thing was fantastic! This pizza is a white pizza with no tomato sauce. It came topped with lots of sausage, plenty of onions and a nice amount of smoked mozzarella. The sausage was sliced thin and had a great texture and taste with the fennel in it. The onions were the perfect middle between soft yet still firm enough to have some bite. The cheese was awesome too. cant beat a fresh homemade mozzarella! This was one of the better white pizzas I have ever had. Biancos crust is always really thin, but today it seemed just a tad thicker than past visits. It had a perfect char on the crust without being burnt and it had a fantastic chew. This particular pizza gets 5 stars. If/​when I come back, it will be the only one I order! It was great!
Diet Coke– They serve this to you in a 12oz can. Cost=$ 3.50. Highway robbery! Hey, at least the regular Coke is a Mexican Coke in a glass bottle and can somewhat be justified for a $ 3.50 beverage, but to charge $ 3.50 for a can of Diet Coke is outrageous!
Service was good. Our waitress was nice.
Overall, I can take this off my «Overrated List» since the pizza I had today was absolutely fantastic. But, even though my lunch today was both excellent and free, I still can’t see myself coming down here and paying what equates to $ 25.00 for a pizza and a can of Coke. 4 pizzas and 5 sodas came out to $ 106.00 after tip! Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington all frowned as they were coming out of Brandy’s wallet! It was good, but not that good. There are many other pizza joints in Phoenix that I would head to if I had to plunk down the cash for lunch. With that said, the next time I win a prize or get a free lunch from work, I’m headed back here for another Wiseguy… it really is a great pizza and it was head and shoulders above every other pizza I have had from any of Biancos restaurants in the past. I just wish you didn’t have to take out a second mortgage to enjoy a meal here! That’s all, folks! Catch you on the flipside, Pizzeria Bianco. It’s been real!

I“m just going to say right off the bat that it’s on the pricy side for me for a pizza. Yes, it does taste great, but I can’t quite say that it’s the most amazing pizza I’ve ever had. But there is a reason why people do come here to eat — the glorified pizza experience! It is kind of neat to see pizza dough being tossed up in the air and seeing the pizza go into the brick oven nearby!
We tried the Rosa pizza (red onion, pistachios, parmigiano, rosemary), but felt that it needed an extra add on. So for an extra $ 6, on top of the $ 15 for the pizza itself, prosciutto was added on the pizza = $ 21. This is a thin crust, flat type of pizza. This can easily be shared with 2 people or 3 if you’re a bird eater or with a bird eater in your group.
We managed to have room for dessert. I can’t remember what I had exactly, but I’m going to say it was a cheesecake. Sorry… it’s been awhile! But I do remember having to wait. The parking around the area is very limited. Metered parking or valet is available.

Amazing pizza spot! Definitely worth a visit.
Parking is either street or valet, which is right in front of the restaurant. Make sure all of your party is present, otherwise you won’t get seated. There is a nice little spot/​bar to hang out at next door at while you’re waiting for your table or group to arrive.
Inside the restaurant is dim and cozy. Warm ambiance to the place. Seating is available both indoor and outdoor. The service was ok for our group. We did however get our food really fast after ordering, which was kind of surprising.
The food was legit. We only had the pizza’s, but they were as good as advertised. It’s a little pricey (I think it was $ 18 for my pizza, the Sonny Boy), but it being so good kind of made up for it. Decent size to the pizza. If you’re really hungry or can eat a lot, you may want to order an appetizer or dessert as well, as you may not get full on this. But for us, it was the right amount that night.
All in all, great pizza, great ambiance. Highly recommend this place!

Absolutely beautiful and charming establishment that sits in the Heritage Square of Downtown Phoenix. The rustic brick building with hanging string lights and crowds of people can’t be missed!
Had a dinner date here with Anthony L, to show him some Phoenix eats it had to offer. Considering we didn’t have a reservation, we were able to be seated at a table within 15 minutes. The interior was dark and rustic, candle-​lit tables, open kitchen showcasing their brick oven and it was seriously lovely.
We didn’t have too large of an appetite so we decided to share the Wiseguy pizza. The Wiseguy consists of roasted onions, smoked mozzarella and fennel sausage. The crust is flakey, crisp and the pizza thin. This pizza definitely showcases simple but flavorful ingredients without overwhelming you with tons of sauce and cheese, in fact it’s on the dry side. It’s more gourmet tasting, if you want to put it that way. If you’re looking for gooey cheese, marinara sauce and pizza topped with tons of meat toppings this is NOT the place. The price also reflects it’s ingredients at $ 18, for this pizza alone.
The atmosphere was cute and great for a romantic, dark dinner but is it the best pizza I ever ate? Not quite, but it was worth a try.

Santi and I came to this iconic pizzeria for dinner, and as usual, it was a positive experience. The wait was about half an hour for us. The dim lit red brick interior started with a patio dining area and small cozy interior with an open kitchen, brick oven, and display of their signature bread. They specialize in a small number of artisanal pizzas with a high mark up. The noise level was high, as we were seated on the counter overlooking a number of pizzas delivered to the tables.
The Margherita ($ 15) came with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Their pizza crust was excellent: thin, crisp, carried great flavor and a crunch in every bite. Their tomato sauce and mozzarella were equally excellent, but more basil could have helped to boost the flavor. I also suggest interested diners who wish for a savory anchor to order it with prosciutto.
The Wisebuy ($ 18) was made with wood-​roasted onion, house smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage. The mozzarella had a nice hint of smoke coupled with savory sausage. The onions gave sweet rise to the flavors, and the thin crust was again, memorable. I would love to have the option of ordering the Margherita to come with smoked mozzarella.
They require valet parking which was an inconvenience when there was no street parking available in the area. The price of these individualized pizzas was also higher than expected, which unfortunately, influenced my rating when compared to other better pizzas in the Valley. Service was attentive and efficient. I would be interested in coming back to try their Sonny Boy and Biancoverde.

You’re planning a trip to Phoenix, and you discover there’s a pizza place that’s nationally famous and has been hyped to the hilt as «Best pizza in America».
That’s a heady claim.
Being from Albany NY, with it’s proximity to the pizza capital of the world, NY City, we have some very good pizza places. But nothing that comes close to the notoriety of Pizzeria Bianco.
Having read through some Unilocal reviews bemoaning the long waits, and with my wife tagging along, sitting 2 – 3 hours in the 100 degree heat was not an option. My plan was to go ½ hour before opening. Thus, I was sure to be in the first or second seating, and the wait would be tolerable (I hoped).
We headed over on a Saturday morning and arrived a little late. They open at 11, and we arrived 10:45, due to lack of parking and unfamiliarity with the area. To my surprise there was only two other brave souls waiting outside the restaurant wilting in the heat. YES!
My guess is the long waits are for dinner. So if you must have a Pizzeria Bianco pizza, (and if you love pizza you must), I’m willing to bet you’ll have a short wait if you come at lunchtime, at least on the weekends.
We ordered two pizzas and wow were they good. It’s without a doubt some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. The crust is light, oh so light, but still chewy and crunchy, (that’s awesome, because you can eat a lot of slices without feeling bloated and full). Big bubbles adorn the end crust, and those burnt bubbles have a very subtle smokiness to them from the wood fire. The toppings all were of high quality too. The sauce tastes of fresh tomatoes, and it’s *just* sweet enough.
Pizzeria Bianco lives up to the hype as one of the best pizzas in America. If I’m ever in Phoenix again, it will be the first stop I make.