Pizzeria Bianco Downtown

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  Joe Maravillas 4 months ago

  5.0

  We were in town for spring training and I was looking for wood fired pizza for my birthday. I found Pizzeria Bianco (and cats) on Instagram and had to try it. We started at the bar next door while waiting for our table. As we sat in the …

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  Umamah Iram 3 months ago

  4.0

  I’ve wanted to visit this spot ever since seeing it on Netflix! There was a 90-minute wait, but they have a dedicated 'tiny house' nearby to keep you comfortable while you wait. The pizza was delicious even though the crust was a bit …

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  WilliamWillieWilson 4 months ago

  5.0

  After 30 years of dreaming about this moment, I’m finally here at Pizzeria Bianco. Many of us remember the mid-1990s when reports were coming out of Phoenix that some new pizzeria might just serve the best pizza in the United States! What? So far from New York? How is this possible? And the reports kept coming. Bronx native Chris Bianco had done the impossible, expanding authentic pizzas beyond the Mississippi River. The accolades and awards were endless, the critics raved, and even documentaries were produced. So we all started putting this place on our bucket list. I finally made the pilgrimage in 2026 to this mecca, this icon, this uber-famous destination. And it was worth the hype! The most beautiful red sauce complements the perfectly stretchy fresh mozzarella. Since I opted for the Sonny Boy, I was treated to high quality slices of salami and whole olives.The crust is thin, charred in various spots, slightly crispy on the bottom but still properly chewy. It is a thing to behold, ranking right up there with the best pizzas I’ve had in Italy and the states! I wish the olives were halved and not whole so they wouldn’t roll off my pizza. But I didn’t care. I even violated my germaphobic code for the first time in decades and snatched an olive off the table, it was that good! Because of its location inside Heritage and Science Park, there is a mandatory $10 parking charge for valeting plus a recommended tip. There is no validating inside the restaurant. But the surprise surcharge was also worth it!

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  hedgedogs 6 months ago

  5.0

  Could dine inside or outside. Inside was small but cute. Home made French bread was delicious! Pizza is good and they offer pizza with olive oil in place of tomato sauce. You can also get pizza with tomato sauce. Pizza is stone oven baked.

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  Culinarium 7 months ago

  2.0

  Highly overrated, pizza was fair at best, charred past crisp crust, soggy interior sliding off pan. Poor inattentive service, lacked plates to put pizza on.

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  Daydream51413083094 8 months ago

  4.0

  Incredible pizza, fresh ingredients, and amazing crust. Friendly service and great vibe. Easily one of the top spots in Phoenix. Highly recommend!

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  RobTangeman 8 months ago

  5.0

  Like many, the accolades for Pizzeria Bianco made it a must do for us on a recent trip to Phoenix. The trip didn't disappoint. Our server as excellent and spent time describing the oven / process with us. We shared a pizza and a sandwich and both were quite good. Simplicity and excellence are the name of the game at Pizzeria Bianco and it works.

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  Katie S Jul 2026

  5.0

  Cannot brag about this place enough! The pizza was amazing – I could've had ten of them. Wine selection was great. Brian behind the bar was super personable, attentive, and gave me some tips about the Phoenix area. I didn't have to wait long for my food and had no wait for a seat. A bit on the expensive side but so unbelievably worth it! Will definitely be back the next time I visit Arizona!

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  WilliamWillieWilson May 2026

  5.0

  After 30 years of dreaming about this moment, I'm finally here at Pizzeria Bianco. Many of us remember the mid-1990s when reports were coming out of Phoenix that some new pizzeria might just serve the best pizza in the United States. Bronx native Chris Bianco had done the impossible, expanding authentic pizzas beyond the Mississippi River.

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  Culinarium Feb 2026

  2.0

  Highly overrated, pizza was fair at best, charred past crisp crust, soggy interior sliding off pan. Poor inattentive service, lacked plates to put pizza on.

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  sheryl Feb 2026

  4.0

  Incredible pizza, fresh ingredients, and amazing crust. Friendly service and great vibe. Easily one of the top spots in Phoenix. Highly recommend!

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  Daydream51413083094 Jan 2026

  5.0

  The toppings slid off of the crust, big no for me. Loved the flavors, though.

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