Pizzeria Bianco
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Top Sentiments among Pizzeria Bianco Reviewers
Best pizza ive
Great crust pizza
Great wine list
Fresh ingredients
Scrumptious FRESH mozzarella plate
Interesting FM salad
Best cheese appetizer
Awesome fennel sausage
Good tomato sauce
Delicious Farmers Market salads
Customer Reviews (91 reviews)
agavero
on Citysearch May 01, 2009Had a reservation for 6, showed up with 5 and got turned down for dinner. When we asked the hostess to accomodate us she said it would be at least a 2 hour wait! When we inquired with Chris Bianco, he stepped outside and... (more)
McBeaver
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2009Watch your elbows at the bar. I just had a great pizza, (Sonny's) and it was fantastic. The wait is brutal, over an hour and a half. I had the strangest situation happen while eating by myself at the bar. The hostess came... (more)
DonQ55
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2009I eat at the best pizza places wherever I am, including New York City. This place is good (in terms of the pizza taste and quality) but it is NOT as good as Patsy Grimaldi's in downtown Scottsdale (both in terms of the... (more)
acw0219
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2009We'd heard Pizzeria Bianco was voted Bon Appetit's best pizza and the country, had been featured on the Food Network, etc. We were very excited to dine here while in town for a convention. We knew there would be a long... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008This may very well be the best pizza place in the entire Phoenix area. Be prepared for a long wait to get a table, but everything on the menu is excellent. Try the Pizzario Bianco wine room next door when you have to wait,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008This pizza was fantastic. It truly was the best pizza I've ever eaten. Make sure you get there before it opens so that you can be seated at the first seating or you will have a wait. My one complaint is that my group got... (more)
Tedd4Green
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008I LOVE this place!!! This is my favorite place to eat, period! Chris is a super hardworking guy, making masterpieces, that make my mouth very happy! I live in Chicago, where there are some fantastic places to eat, but... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2008The best pizza I have ever eaten -- well worth the wait in line!! There are only 7 pizzas on the menu, but there is a pizza for everyone! Wine list is outstanding! (more)
unhappyarizona
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2008My husband and I with another couple went into Pizzeria Bianco around 9:30 on a Saturday night. All four of us were extremly excited to try the restaurant, we had heard about it on Oprah. My husband and friend were... (more)
CJVanderpool
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2008My husband and I enjoy going out to dinner and finding new exciting places to dine. After hearing so many wonderful things about Pizzeria Bianco, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, our excitement ended... (more)
danielgonzalez1972
on Citysearch Oct 08, 2008I have heard so much about your restaurant over the past few years, and was dying to try it on my next trip to Phoenix. (I visit family and friends in Scottsdale all the time.) Upon arrival at the restaurant, the blonde... (more)
jb8017
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2008I went expecting to get the best pizza in town. It was good however you could get the same type of pizza at Cibos in Phx for the same price but without the long wait. Basically, if you like pizza that is not pizza hut then you... (more)
MarieCutre
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2008My wife and daughter got food poisioning from Pizzeria Bianco! I am very upset as I contacted the owners and they bluntly told me I was a liar. I waited 4 hours to get food poisioning from their undercooked... (more)
expectingclass
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2008We showed up at 5:30 for pizza at what was supposed to be a great experience at the renouned Bianco's. Renouned...? NOT. More like infamous. We gave our name to the name-taker guarding the restaurant entrance. She... (more)
kattynca
on Citysearch May 20, 2008I have heard this was the best pizza in town. I believe it might be but I couldn't tell you. The wait was over three hours when I stopped in. It 's very small and very busy I manged to see some of the pizzas they looked... (more)
bobnlaurie
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008There's no question that the pizza hype is accurate. Fresh ingredients, herbs clipped right on the property, authentic wood fired oven, and the passion of the owner/cook. But to be completely honest, this... (more)
PKMJ
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2008We were visiting Phoenix for the spring baseball games and I read about this place online. Got there at 8:00 p.m. on a Friday to hear that there was a 4 HOUR+ wait. Eating dinner at midnight?! No thanks. No food is worth... (more)
haywood11
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2008I don't normally submit such reviews. However, I feel compelled to counter some negative and (by now, at least) inaccurate statements. The maitresse d' was incredibly genial. Waiters and bartenders were all... (more)
aurory13
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2008I'm shocked that others have expressed views to Avoid this restaurant. I have been to Pizzeria Bianco on numerous occasions and have never had problems finding a parking spot. There is an entire public parking... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2008This place truly has some of the best pizza i have ever had. It's not your typical pepperoni pizza. They use toppings such as pistachios, ricotta, and fennel sausage. Be prepared to wait a long time. it's best to go... (more)
atomicgirl07
on Citysearch Mar 01, 2008After reading some of the negative reviews I decided to stand up for one of our most favorite spots on earth. My husband and I have been going to PB for years and the service and quality have always been no less than... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2008Omg it was such a long wait to be seated. But let me tell you it is all worth the wait. This pizza just melts in your mouth its so good. It taste just like home made New York pizza. If your looking for a fun place to eat come here... (more)
gretchend
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2008Please don't waste your time going to this restaurant , you will be dissappointed ! My husband and I were watching Oprah and they had rated the number one pizza in phoenix so since we were going to be in phoenix I called to... (more)
rasp57
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2007With a friend from out of town we made the trip to Pizzeria Bianco. 6:30 October 23 We asked for a table for two and were told it was a 2 and 1/2 hour wait. I said "with a James beard award it must be worth a two hour wait." I... (more)
dracheotes
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2007We arrived 15 min after the restaraunt opened and were informed there was an hour and a half to two hour wait. So, we reluctantly waited in the bar area. After an hour and a half, we asked the bar waitress to check on our... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2007Spectacular Pizza!!!!!! This place is wonderful. The best pizza our group(16) ever had!! The owner bakes each pizza, he wants it perfect. And it's worth it, melts in your mouth and it's not ordinary pizza, you feel... (more)
fenixbyrdkiller
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2007Well, I see that absolutely nothing has changed with PB. Anyone who gives this place a "thumbs up" is clearly either just giving props because they know the owners or are truly ignorant of all things cultural. First... (more)
jlastaples
on Citysearch May 25, 2007My husband and I absolutely loved this place. The owner really does put his heart into this precious establishment. The service was outstanding. The pizza was simple and delicious. The tomato basil salad was the... (more)
queeniect
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2006After seeing this restaurant on "Oprah", I told my brother, who is in Phoenix regularly on business, to be sure and go eat there. He asked me for the address, but after reading the negative reviews, I decided to not... (more)
becket3
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2006This is going to come off as arrogant and I don't mean it to but here goes. Anybody who thinks this pizza is qualified to be regarded as "the best of'" anything, clearly has never traveled beyond the perimeter of metro... (more)
tinkerbell101
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2006i love you place it is one of my favorites i would really like to know why you desited to make a wonderful place? why do you only make you pizza by yourself? also i saw you on Opra i thought you were wonderful!!!! thank you so... (more)
silverbear
on Citysearch Sep 29, 2006Opinions about this downtown establishment tend to split into two extremes: fans who love this restaurant and skeptics who think the food is certainly good but not worth the long wait. After several experiences... (more)
myronfrye
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2006There is no pizza on the planet worth the aggrevation of this place. Pizza is really good, but long waits,apathetic and arrogant staff and managers over ride what should be a quaint little pizza shop.... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>Diners, critics and guidebooks praise Chris Bianco's postage-stamp-sized pizzeria as one of the best restaurants in town. Brooklyn Italian Bianco, who's made educational trips to Italy, is... (more)
chesney95
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2006I heard about this place through freinds. I waiting 2.5 hours to get in and boy was I disappointed. Being a New Yorker, was expecting Pizza. This is gourmet, wood fired, thin crust pizza which smelled and tasted like it... (more)
meganb52
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2006I ate at Pizzeria Bianco last night. Wow! Simply thee best pizza I have ever eaten. Perfection. Each ingredient spoke for itself and formed a perfect combination. The organic greens salad was amazing, the bread to... (more)
cynron
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2006This quaint little restaurant is a real treasure. Yes, there is a wait, but it is worth it. You can have cocktails next door, reasonably priced $4.00 beers (local brews)/$6-8 glass of wine (good wines). After... (more)
matthew_perron
on Citysearch May 10, 2006I wish I had read the reviews before going to Pizzeria Blanco. We stumbled across it after attending an event at America West and returning to our parking place. Both the hostess and the server were rude and arrogant... (more)
chefjer
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2006Chris Bianco demonstrates why fresh is best. He knows exactly what he puts in every pizza, because he makes the sauce, he makes the cheese, he makes the dough and he makes every pizza that is served himself. What could... (more)
courtney602
on Citysearch Apr 18, 2006I was dying to try the famous PB, knowing that there would be some bit of a wait. The hostess was very nice and honest about the time it would take before we were seated. We waited for 2 hours and were served immediately.... (more)
mickey1053
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2006I have never had a worse dining experience. After waiting 3-1/2 hours (told 1-1/2 to 2) we were greeted by the (so called) hostess, who wanted us to thank her for even allowing us in, and continued to yell at us as we were... (more)
jerseyboy623
on Citysearch Apr 01, 2006After we sat down the hostess moved us to the bar since the seats were to have been for another couple before us(so she claims). I was perplexed since there are no reservations and if the restaturant caused this error,... (more)
huskyduck
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2006If there is a better pizza to be found in the USA, I haven't found it. The crust was ultra thin but soft, not crispy and had a delicious smoky hint to it. The cheese is made on the premises and is what makes this pizza stand... (more)
cnviking
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2006We loved our dinner or meeting the other diners waiting for their table. Took 2.5 hours to get seated, but the pizza was great and the conversations wonderful. Don't go unless you are willing to take the time, and... (more)
rivet1256
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2006What's the hype all about? The food and service is terrible, the hostess is rude. They actually think they're doing you a favor by allowing you to eat at thee restaurant. They better be caeful based on all the negitive... (more)
joannemm
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2006NEVER NEVER AGAIN. A reservation for 7 guests at PB was made a week in advance and confirmed 2 days prior. We arrived at 4:30 in plenty of time for our 5:00 reservation. The doors opened at 5:00 and at exactly 5:08 the... (more)
baker97
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2006I was excited to visit this pizza spot after a co worker RAVED about Bianco's offerings. In short, the line was way too long- get there by 4pm or forget it! The service is horrible, the antipasta and tomato basil app were... (more)
guydlc
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2006A few tips- 1. There's always a 2hr wait, no matter who you are or when you show up. They can't control how many people show up. 2. They take reservations for parties of 6+. If you are late, they may give your table... (more)
helenjant
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2005THIS PLACE IS TOTALLY OVER-RATED. FOOD WAS OK...OVER-PRICED. SERVICE WAS SLOW. (more)
lettuceboy
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2005We we arrived at Pizzeria Bianco, we found plenty of empty tables but the hostess refused to seat me and my 75 year old father as they were all "reserved" We said fine, we'll eat at one of the tables you have outside (They... (more)
wrbirp
on Citysearch May 09, 2005Bianco's is not for amateurs... this is a restaurant of simplicity mixed with incredible taste sensations... if you plan your evening right... the wait adds to the atmosphere and romantic possiblities... Try the... (more)
azmatt
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2005Although this restaurant obviously has followers in the press (for whatever reason), I found the whole experience very lacking. After reading the great review in the local paper we stood in drizzly weather for 90... (more)
lisainaz
on Citysearch Mar 02, 2005My husband is a Neapolitan pizza connoisseur, so after finding this place, we were eager to validate the reviews. We waited 2 hours for a table. Next our waiter forgot to give us bread and olive oil with our... (more)
donaldsprague
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2005We (4) arrived at 6:45 dinner (prepared to wait, have a glass or 2 of wine, etc.). The hostess was very unpleasant, told us the wait would be as much as 2 hr's. Barman next door was also unpleasant, looked as if it was an... (more)
clyne
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2005The Biancos have not only created the best pizza in Arizona, it's the best I've had. (And, yes, I've lived in Italy and New York.) First the service: For 2 years, I had to be in Phoenix every month, sometimes twice. By the... (more)
impossible78
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2004Having heard so many wonderful things about Chef Bianco from colleagues in the culinary field whose opinion I respect, I had high hopes for a meal at Pizzeria Bianco. I was sorely unimpressed. I waited the requisite... (more)
emmueller
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2004After reading the reviews on this site, I had to check this place out. I arrived on a Friday night with one other person, and only had to wait 25 minutes. While waiting for the table, we went next door to the wine bar which... (more)
aprocanik
on Citysearch May 22, 2004Living on the west coast,Southern California, I have searched for the perfect pizza sincing leaving Connecticut , a state with the absolute best, Pepe's in New Haven. Well I found a very,very close second in Chris... (more)
dewaard
on Citysearch May 03, 2004My wife and I have "taken the pizza" at all those sites which are listed before Bianco. None are even close to what Chris Bianco turns out - excellent crusts from the wood fired oven, his homemade cheese, the fresh... (more)
tones25
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2003Pizzeria Bianco should be the number one pizza place in Phoenix. The food is incredible, Chris makes practically everything from scratch. The waitstaff is awesome. Come on, how many pizza chef's win a James Beard... (more)
bratty
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2003Not only is the food amazing, the atmosphere is perfect and the staff is top notch. (more)
hellcatzach
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2003Perfect place to bring a date. This small cozy place has the best pizza I have ever had. If you're not willing to wait 45mins to an hour in their pleasant and cute bar next door then you should'nt be datin anyone. Go in,... (more)
lucdegroof
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2003The ONLY real Italian pizzeria in Arizona! Sorry for the others. (more)
bmgoclan
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2003Very overrated. Long wait for good, but not great pizza. Service was very slow, waiter did not refill drinks or ask if we needed anything until the check was dropped off. With so many good places to eat in Phoenix,... (more)
suncrazy
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2003We have attempted to eat dinner at Pizzaria Bianco on many different occasions, but there was always a lengthy wait. Finally we got smart and were at the doors 5 minutes after they opened, we were seated 45 minutes... (more)
genie1314
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2003What a great treat in the heart of Phoenix! Although the wait for a table can be a little bit of a wait, the wine bar next door offers a great place to relax and chat before dining on awesome pizza. Friendly service--I was... (more)
Tim85013
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2003This place has yet to disappoint any friends that I've taken there from out of town. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I enjoy the wait because it adds to the experience of going there. Only one complaint -... (more)
Becksblend
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2003Pizzeria Bianco is a classic. The food (Margarita is my favorite) is fantastic and always good. Very consistant. It's well worth the wait. Plus, you can go next door and have a great glass of wine in a darling wine bar... (more)
azbobcat
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2003hmm having lived in Naples for 3yrs I know what a good Italian pizza is all about and this place has not mastered the art. The pizza is not terrible but very average. I have tried it three different times, the wait didn't... (more)
lorosen
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2003I was in Italy this summer and this is NO Italy!!! The food in Italy is always first rate- fresh and wonderful. The people are also friendly - ceratinly not what I would describe the witch who works there as! She... (more)
radioheadfan
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2003This IS the most romantic pizza place in Arizona (if not the country), and for all of us guys, it's easy on our wallets. Set in the heart of downtown Phoenix in the midst of a collection of centennial homes, Pizzeria... (more)
Annabelle11
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2003Costs too much for medeocre food. It wasn't bad, just not that great. Maybe cheese would help. (more)
Phoenix85022
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2003Probably the best pizza I have ever had in Phoenix. This place is small, but terrific. (more)
KRISE0QT
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2002IT CANT GET ANY BETTER!!!!! WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SAY NICE PEOPLE AMAZING FOOD WOW (more)
ludwig428
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2002Did any of you actually eat the food? The few people who are giving Pizzeria Bianco a bad rating are the few individuals who had a bad NON-Dining experience. The wait was too long! It was too hot outside. The hostess was... (more)
josiepk
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2002i dont care what the ratings show- this place is #1 the others are rated higher because of all the brain dead people in PHX. i left phx 3 years ago because they did not appreiciate things like this.... and i have missed... (more)
mralmond
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2002The menu is limited, the wait is forever. I would not recemmend this to anyone. (more)
bmarrie
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2002Pizzeria Bianco is the place to go for true Italian pizza!! Don't bother going to Florence, you can find the pizza right in downtown Phoenix! (more)
oceano
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2002Pizzeria is the best pizza, I've tried the pizza's in Philadelphia and NYC, and nothing compares to the fresh ingredients, lightness (not greasy!), and the bold delicacy of each flavor.... (more)
azuomo
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2002Being first generation Italian I know a little about pizza and all things Italian. Pizzeria Bianco is about as good as pizza gets my friends. Chris and crew know the business. My brother in law has a pizza restaurant in... (more)
robrowe2002
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2002The food and ambience are great. Chef Bianco is behind the counter cooking in the beehive brick pizza oven. His Bar is right next door and you can walk with your drinks to the restaurant when you table is ready. Parking... (more)
brettboi
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2002Bianco is hands down the best overall dining experience, the food and ambience are great, the service like a well oiled machine. I am a regular on saturdays and don't even have to order anymore, Chris and Susan are my... (more)
foodandwine
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2002Never since I left NYC have I had better pies than at Bianco's. This guy is the king of cool. The little wine bar is awesome and the proscuito wrapped fontina cheese is oooooo baby good.... (more)
Syntax1965
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2002Yes, that's rught. My friends and I refer to the food (and especially the bread) at Pizzeria Bianco as orgasmic. The thing that Chris and Co. do so perfectly is that they keep it simple. A small restaurant and a limited... (more)
jayphx
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2002Pizzeria Bianco's Wood fired oven and quality ingredients make this this best tasting pizza. Even if you do have to wait 2 hours to get a slice. (more)
LEthingon01
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2002I Love Pizzeria Bianco!!! I travel all the way from Tucson just to go there. (more)
ItalianStud
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2002Hey Chris, I love your place. Don't listen to those baffoons who critisize the wait. They are the typical face stuffing chubs with instant cratification on their minds. Let em' go back to whatever suburbia strip mall... (more)
garybretzman
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2002Pizzeria Bianco is truly one of the nicest places to take friends from out of town to show them some of old time Phoenix at it's finest. Everyone that works there is a true professional and know how to take care of their... (more)
PAOLO
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2002After reading in the USA Today about how great this place was I just had to try it. I even decided to stick out the hour wait at the bar next door. After waiting well more than an hour, I asked the hostess if we were close. She... (more)
hastamanana
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2002We have been frequenting Pizzeria Bianco for many years. We referred to P.B. as the best. Things have changed. There are now tangible negatives. For example: 1. pizza and antipasto lack the attractive... (more)
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