Cookie so good it made me write my first yelp review, The bakery attached is delish and the staff is amazing especially Emma!

WOOOHOOOO!!! Ciao Down is BACK!!! Ny family was so sad when we got the email saying they were closing the Hop Shop location, but overjoyed when we got the email a few months later that they were reopening. I recently went on a lunch date with my wife. We arrived right at opening on Saturday and we were able to get a table outside at the Hop Shop and we ordered a Big Dill and a Snake Bite. They have a limited menu, but the favorites are still there. You have to order in person, so that helps the kitchen not get too backed up. I'm guessing it gets busier at night, but still worth a trip! One of the best pizza spots in town!!! read more

They have vegan cheese options. Very disappointed they took the Death Free Foodie pizza off the menu. Pizza is food, but does take along time so just grab a beer at Hop Shop while you wait. Next to a great brewery. read more

I've been here a few times recently this year and it's overall been a great experience minus this one thing: every time I've ordered pizza and subbed for non dairy cheese I've not been able to get it. They always run out right before they make my pizza and then let me know. What's so frustrating about that is that I'm paying full price while having to take toppings off because of dietary restriction and only add one thing on, which questionably I'm being charged for, only to not get it and have less of the pizza I want. The staff is always kind and helpful and quick, the pizza is always good and it definitely can take some time to get some time depending on how many people are there. But I wish and hope that one day I'll be able to get vegan cheese, and have a worth my spending experience. The space is really cute and simple, but it's not a dine area. It's connected to the Tucson top shot, which is a local bar, offering nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages, plenty of seating in that area that you can take over. read more

First time and we will be back. This place is immediately only top two or three in town. (For reference, those are Time Market and Doughbird Detroit style.) Ordered the litmus tests of one cheese and one pepperoni. Both were excellent. The sauce is herbed nicely and the cheese is perfect. This is probably my favorite crust in Tucson. The only downside is the outdoor seating but that's not really their fault. read more

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Really good pizza! Aside from the long wait, it's worth it. I like the area and very clean.

Visited again this time on a Thurs night, same pizza (snakebite) and was mic happier. Maybe the dough in my last visit was end of the batch or over baked. Happy to continue expecting good things from them! read more

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Amazing pizza! Pizza was great, service even better! Great pizza options from classic to fun and exciting! read more

Ciao Down - Veggie Pizza for an easy Saturday afternoon - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm grateful to have made it before it closed! How to sum up Ciao Down? Overrated, but still good. What I love:They aren't afraid to get a little creative with toppings. I will never ever try a pickle pizza, but I did have one with fresh jalapeños + pepp + hot honey (not new but executed well), and another one with cream cheese and a little raspberry sauce/jam. What I like: The dough is real nice--dense, glutinous, chewy but not TOO chewy. You'll want to eat the crust. What needed work: Every pizza I tried could have used a couple minutes in the oven. They're a bit stingy with toppings. Overall, this was really good bar pizza. Outstanding, even, for something you take to-go before shuffling over to the adjacent beer garden. But as a standalone pizza joint it's outclassed by quite a few places. Not bad, but nothing I'm going to miss too much. read more

So tonight was a very different dinner service. It's like all the older folks of Tucson came to Hop Shop and Ciao Down tonight. Some band was playing at Hop Shop. I'm not there for the band. I get there at 6 and see the long line. I'll wait to order. I grab a hop water and enjoy happy hour with my friends. The line dies down to about eight folks so I get in line. I'm in line for more than 20 minutes. I ordered and tell the guy I'm upstairs at point to where my friends are. About 20 minutes after I order, I'm going to the restroom and drop in to ask about my pizza as cook time is very fast on those oven types. They said it's coming up. I tell them again I'm upstairs and my order number is on the railing for them to see. I come in again about 20 minutes later to ask about the pizza. It's coming up. I tell them I'm upstairs. An hour goes by, my friends are winding down and getting ready to go home. I check on my pizza. Oh we didn't find you. I said I told you guys I was upstairs and my number was on the railing so you can see it from the entrance and downstairs. I got a cold pizza in a box that I won't enjoy with my friends. They tried to make it right by saying please grab some desserts. I don't really have a sweet tooth, but I grabbed a couple desserts. It was just a bad situation. The pizza was just OK from the two cold bites I had. Maybe next time will be better? read more

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Always great service and delicious desserts! This time, we tried the Hot Honey Blueberry Cheesecake and it was absolutely fantastic. It had a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, with just the right touch of heat from the honey. Highly recommend. read more

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After a long day at the nearby PPA tournament, our party of six (3 moms and 3 kids) made our way to Ciao Down... We had worked up an appetite playing and watching pickleball so we were literally ready to chow down! The parking lot was packed but we managed to find parking and luckily the line to order food wasn't too bad when we arrived. The kids ordered their own pizzas and the moms shared a caprese salad, a heatwave pizza, and an order of artichokes. It took awhile to come out, but it was delicious! As others have shared, it's a fast casual restaurant housed in the Metal Arts Village... there is a bottle shop in the building so those that want drinks (wine, cider, beer) can find it there. There is also a mini bookstore on the property and there was a book club meeting happening while we were there. There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, and I think upstairs too... some fun vending machines, and more. We enjoyed our meal and had some treats (fresh cookies) on our way out for dessert. I would definitely return to this unique pizza place in the future! read more

Ciao Down - Heatwave with had jalapeños - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great experience. Pizza was yummy. Beers were better. Whole atmosphere was a pleasant surprise.

Popped in here on a Wednesday evening. Placed my order and they text me when it was ready. I had the "snake bite" pizza. It was a unique sweet and spicy fusion. The ricotta cheese was a nice addition. It was a little too sweet for me, but I plan to come back and try some of their other pizzas read more

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Stopped in here with my beer-drinking friend and our dogs after a short mile long walk along the Loop. It was 1pm and there was no line. My friend and I were seated nextdoor at the Hop Shop with our dogs. I went to Ciao Down and ordered a veggie pizza. The very friendly server then delivered the pizza to our table with two strips of chicken for each of our dogs. The pizza was delicious. The crust had a slightly sweet taste. The sauce was tangy and the cheese and other toppings was just right. It made for a very tasty lunch. I will be back. read more

Ciao Down - Veggie pizza - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

PIcked up pizza for lunch! Got the Veggie patch pizza and I was able to sub in vegan cheese. The veggies were fresh and the crust had the slightly charred edges with a good chewy texture. Yummy! read more

Ciao Down - Veggie Patch pizza w/vegan cheese - look at that crust! Yum! - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is my fifth time heading in to indulge at Treat and as you tell, I'm a little obsessed! The space is cool, and unique. The minute I initially walked in I noticed the decadent variety of desserts, and the fantastic rotating gelato selection. It's all fresh ingredients, and so creamy! They might be some of the best gelato in Tucson! In the past, I've had their cookies, and rice crispy treats, which have all been sensational but, their gelato is next level. Currently, they are offering root beer floats for summer! The service is great and the prices are comparable to other local spots. I highly recommend their high quality sweets for any occasion especially during the hot summer days! read more

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Bummer that you can't order online or by phone. Ordering at the counter was quick and it took about 20-25 minutes for the pizzas. There were tables available outside or in the shared indoor space with Tucson Hop Shop. Parking was a little difficult and there was street parking also. The pizzas were good and enough to share. The pepperoni could have been crispier. read more

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We were greeted as we walked in. What a cute little spot for baked goods and gelato, even for your puppers. We ordered 4 cookies for $10, which I thought was a great deal, some gelato, and a ginger sorbet float. I chose two flavors of gelato, the coffee chocolate chip and pistachio, and both were really good. One daughter tried the peaches and cream and loved it. The ginger sorbet float was also refreshing on a hot summer day. All the baked goods looked amazing. There's a small area to sit and enjoy 2 tables inside and a couple outside. It's great and locally owned! read more

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My friends and I have eaten here twice and the pizza is delicious. We have tried the Big Cheesy, Memaw's Meatballs, Legendary Snakebite, and Tres Amigos pizzas. Every pizza is full of flavor and the staff is very friendly. You can sit inside The Hop Shop or outside on the patio which has a great relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Very unprofessional, they advertise on the yelp site and have the sign on the door that they are open but much to our surprise they closed this location on dodge and are opening two other locations! Well maybe you should take the sign off the door and note the change as well as change the website so people don't waste their time and gas just to find out your to unorganized to do this simple task! Get organized before trying to open two different locations at the same time!! BS! read more

I'll say it now: the lack of photos is actually an endorsement of Ciao Down's pizza. The pizzas hit the table and we were ON IT. A group of friends and I shared some Ciao Down pizzas (delivered next door at Tucson Hop Shop) at a recent girls' night, and they were great! We got a cheese pizza, veggie pizza, the Snake Bite, and the Bella Toscana. Of those, my favorite was definitely the Bella Toscana. It's a white pizza with mushrooms and sausage, topped with kale. I really enjoyed the salty earthiness of the flavors, and it felt more robust and filling than the other pizzas. All the pizzas had great crust -- tangy, chewy, and perfectly cooked. The pizzas came out reasonably quickly, and were steaming hot when they did! We'll definitely be getting more next time we're at Hop Shop! read more

Unique and delicious pizza! They no longer have online or telephone ordering, but it is worth the wait. I've never waited longer than 20 mins, even on a busy Saturday night. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The staff has always been super friendly and helpful! read more

Wow ! We drove all the way from OC just to get this pizza! Absolutely amazing pizza!! Best service ever!! Julian and the team went over the top to help us with amazing pizza options! Small little spot but was perfect! There is a brewery and a yummy bakery right next door!! I highly recommend! 10 out of 10!! read more

Ciao Down - Snake Bite Pizza and Cheese Pizza - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What a great way to start our day of beer and pizza! Ciao Down was delish and a perfect combo to the tap house that is right next door. The staff is friendly and delivers your deliciousness right to your table on the patio at the tap house. Couldn't ask for anything more... :-) We order the Classic Pepperoni and the Hawaiian pizzas. Both were fantastic. The pepperoni was crispy and full of flavor. The Hawaiian had a perfect combination of sweet and salty, loaded with bacon and ham. Yum-o! The topper was the Flat Iron Pepper mix that kicked the pizza up just a notch to SUPER DELICIOUS! read more

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On this laid-back Sunday, I wanted to have some pizza to go and enjoy the final week of regular season football. I love supporting local businesses, and Ciao Down not only met my expectations but exceeded them with what I now consider the best pizza I have had in Tucson and the surrounding areas. I love it when establishments have creativity and offer nontraditional choices. We ordered the Big Dill, the Legendary Snake Bite, and the Harvest Moon (see picture for descriptions). Pumpkin puree on pizza? Yes, please! There are at least five other pizzas I want to try before they change their menu. While there is no place to sit inside, there are plenty of tables for au fresco dining, with a pleasant atmosphere, and a craft beer and wine establishment next door. When my wife requested that onions be removed from her choice, the server asked some exploratory questions asking if the request was based on preference or if she had an allergy to ensure she was taken care of appropriately, which was very thoughtful. Ciao Down has my highest recommendation. We will be back many times! read more

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By far the highest quality pizza on the North Side. You can just tell. The dough is great, the ingredients are a high quality. Staff was great, and it was fun watching them make the food. We had the snakebite and a classic pepperoni both were solid! North Tucson is tough for quality options and I'm glad we have something like this now. read more

The pizza was delicious probably moved up to the top 3 favorites for me for sure! The dried chiles are everything! And the service was friendly. read more

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The best pizza is all of Tucson hands down! We love coming here and eating at Hop Shop or we'll order ahead on their app and take it home. All of their food is amazing and you can't go wrong with getting a pizza from here. read more

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A little quick update on Ciao Down, they have a Bahn Mi Pizza Peeps! Cornholio is back and very fitting for the upcoming season, The Heatwave! Had all three and were sorry they ran out of goat cheese so we could not try the fig and prosciutto. Next time! Always great pizza with fast service and can't beat the cold beers at Tyson Hop Shop! read more

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Super friendly owner but I just didn't love the pizza. The snake bite which is their most popular, was too sweet for my taste and the bacon overpowered the other ingredients. Also tried the heatwave which I didn't care for either. The combination of flavors just didn't work for me and set my mouth on fire. read more

This place is amazing and has become my regular stop! Tonight I had a large scoop of the Rocky Road and brought a slice of the Carrot Cake home. It didn't last long. Both were phenomenal. The Carrot Cake was very fresh and hearty. I had a sample of the Cheese and Jalapeño Sourdough Bread and will be back for a loaf of that! The staff is friendly and very proud of the owner's masterful talent... read more

Uniformly good pizza, thin crust, wide variety and sometimes unusual pies. The fact that they are near Hop Shop is great?

Yummy variety of pizza and love the different themes. Restaurant is cute but they definitely need a bigger space.

Food is great! Extremely frustrated trying to order from this place the new one in Oro Valley and then on top of that trying to find the place. They have no phone number listed! So you can't do a phone in order, they're online order starts you off in Oro Valley put a directs you towards their Dodge location. They took over another restaurant's place it still has the old business name on the front of the building! Instead of spending some money and getting a temporary banner to hang on the front. I was driving around in the plaza for 20 minutes trying to find the place. I drove past supposedly where the restaurant was again and just happened to see a little sticker on the door with the correct name of the business. Very frustrating! read more

Favorite pizza in Tucson and so glad they reopened!!!! Service is always great and the ambiance is paired perfectly with the Hop Shop next door. You cant beat it! read more

We visited the northwest store about a week ago and got a small vegetarian and a small bbq chicken. The veggie dough was very thin and all the toppings were paper thin. It had no taste, nothing. The bbq had the same thin crust but the sauce and chicken made it pretty good although the amount of toppings seemed sparse. We drove by the restaurant twice before seeing that the Witch Wich sign had not yet been removed and there was only a small sign on the front door that said Ciao Down. The owners should try those same pizzas at Barro's, they might discover some flavor and serving portion options to add to their own menu. read more

This is one of my favorite pizza places I've tried. I love it when a restaurant has solid classic offerings and unique offerings. That's just what you get here. If you're in the mood for a simple pepperoni or margarita - they have it. If you want a unique flavor combo - they definitely have this. I highly recommend the Big Dill pizza - I've never tasted anything like it. I don't even consider myself a huge dill pickle person (like I never eat them out of a jar) and I absolutely loved this pizza. Let's talk crust - the make their own crust and they make their own gluten free crust. I've tried both. Top notch. Possibly the best crust in Tucson. Definitely the best gluten free crust in maybe all of the world. Honestly if you are GF, this is your place. They are also so friendly and the pizza comes out fast. read more

Ciao Down - The Big Dill - Food Trucks Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely love the pickle pizza!! Oh and the olive salad is the perfect ap with a cold beer.

Decide last minute to try this new restaurant. The pizza was delicious, the staff courteous and the store was clean. We loved the variety of gourmet pizzas. We will definitely be back! read more