Seriously don't get your order wrong! Because these cheap people say "we will save your name in our system for a free order" but they don't have a system... just a old register. They seriously sat there and called me a liar after I called the manager and gave her my name and receipt with all the information on it. They are cheap rude and nasty people compared to the other rays. My family knows all the owners of every location BUT this location seriously wont even give you a free order after they promised too after giving me a pizza with RAW dough I ordered a medium pizza, zucchini, 10 wings, if I was trying to scam you I would have asked for twice that lol TRASH LOCATION AND TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE . Learn how to make a pizza correctly when someone says " extra crispy" read more

Didn't pay attention to my request for not tomatoes on my salad, had 2 big ones on there. No dressing included. Most other restaurants that are doing contactless order Put in bag, instead my pizza box was left on the ground near my shoes that I wear to the hospital I work in. Salad was fresh at least, missing cheese because most was on those tomatoes. Pizza was good, not hot though, it's sY 2.5/5 read more

I'm posting this review in defense of Famous rays pizza. Earlier today I was in the store when a very angry female worker that had been out with covid barged into the back of the store (where the kitchen is) and started screaming at the owner about letting her come back to work because she has bills to pay. When the owner refused to let her come back to work she started saying " is it cause you're scared" and then she started fake covid coughing toward the owner and all over the kitchen!!!!! Mind you this is a woman who LITERALLY has the virus in a kitchen where food is being prepared and she wants to come back to work acting like this......the owner handled it as well as he could without trying to cause an even bigger scene. He kept telling her to leave his store and she finally obliged after 5 minutes of screaming and coughing on things and people. She put the workers at risk and she was willing to put unknowing paying customers at risk all because she has a few bills to pay. I hope the restaurant fires this woman and that she can't get a job working with food ever again, because I for one wouldn't want anyone that filthy making my meals. read more

Drove a bit far to try based on amazing reviews. It was just fine, wasn't blown away. They ran out of one of the toppings for one of the pizzas. My husband's pineapple and pepperoni (ran out of bacon) was A LOT better than my vegetarian one ... It didn't do it for me plus the mushrooms we're canned which I found a bit odd. I LOVE mushrooms seems I hate canned ones. It was also kinda $$$ almost $45 for two medium pizzas. The people working we're pleasant enough and the restaurant is cool loved all the pictures on the wall, but we will not be driving out of our way to come here again. read more

Ray's is the best in Phoenix for New York style Pizza. Also, their chicken parm is the best I've ever had. Don't walk but run over there

Probably the best crust in town!!! Go there a few times a month great pizza ... That's what I go for pizza and they make one of the best pies in Phoenix period.... read more

Sad I love Rays but ordered a pizza tonight and the cheese smells and tastes moldy. I don't usually complain but I thought they should know so they could fix it for others. Well when I called I was told there was no way that was old they just opened the cheese, she actually laughed. I said ok. Good luck with that. I wasn't looking for a free pie. But at least acknowledging that I might have a valid point would have been better customer service at least checking it out for other customers. Needless to say I won't be giving them my business. read more

By far the best pizza ever!!! I am not a pizza fan but I get excited to eat pizza here. The salads are amazing too. The customer service is ok. You can tell they are from back east. Nice family owned joint! My husband and son love love love this place. read more

Best pizza ever! XL cheese pizza for the win. I love how the slices are extra large so you can fold them in half.

Just moved from NY to Arizona and was craving an authentic slice of pizza. My expectations were not high after having a bad experience at a "NY Style" pizza shop the day before. I knew I was in the right place when we ordered a slice and there was no hesitation or question about it. This is pizza is the real deal! It has the right proportion of cheese and sauce to crust and tastes just like a slice from any parlor in NYC. I had a slice there and ordered another slice to take home. Best believe I'll be back soon! read more

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The pizza and wings are solid. I mainly live in Glendale, I would not come out of my way to come eat here again. If I was around here then I definitely eat here again. read more

Best pizza I've ever had!".Staff was friendly, We had the Pizza and Wings special ,also ordered the pizza pie xtra thin Brooklyn style.. It was amazing,for desert the Cannoli was out of.this.world! I will beBACK! read more

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Really Good pizza and pasta. The atmosphere is authentic New York City with a family from New York. Love the food.

Don't let the rating fool you. We ordered delivery and weren't impressed at all. The pizza was cold...the calzone was a blob of ricotta cheese and the cheesy pesto bread was soaked in garlic. We ordered manicotti as well but we received notice that it wasn't on their menu anymore. Just as well as it probably would have had something wrong with it too. Shame to see the this restaurant didn't live up to the yelp reviews. read more

While the pizza is great as it is the closest to east coast pizza, my visit tonight really disappointed me. I called from my work at 27th Ave and Glendale as I knew that it would give me enough time to get here and my pizza will be ready for me to take home. I spoke with someone who took my order and was given an order number. When I got here, the order was not ready and the girls at the front made it seem like it was my fault. I then needed to ask if they are going to make my order. I work in customer service so I know how it can be difficult, but I felt like I had a right to be upset. Now I had to wait for the pizza to be ready when all I wanted to do was get home after an extremely long day at work. I will be back to order, but I hope that this gets better. read more

I drive all the way from Tempe to get Rays Pizza in Phoenix on Bell road!! Every single time it is never a let down. The pizza has a crunch and the slices are huge. It is always a pleasant experience and the owner is very personable and friendly. Highly recommended to my friends and families and their friends and their families. read more

It's nearly impossible to get real east coast pizza in Arizona, but this place comes very close to a pie from New York or New Jersey. It's the best pizza I've had in Phoenix, hands down. read more

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Doesn't taste anything like a New York pizza so I will rate how this compares to other pizza places around town. Service was neither friendly nor rude. Just matter of fact. We ordered the Monster Pie. My brother and I thought the taste was 3 out of 5. Price is a little expensive but they give you a lot of meat. Several hours after eating this pizza, I felt like crap. Much the same feeling when I eat pizza made from cheap ingredients like a few national pizza chains do. I would rate many of the national pizza chains 2/5 stars as well. The next day, I reheated the leftovers in a pizza stone. And again, several hours after eating, feel like crap again. I don't like eating cheap food. I've sampled some good pizza on pizza tours in Chicago and used to live in New York and I would say this is not even close to good pizza. read more

As a former Brooklynite (late 60's to 2002) I can honestly say this is my spot, I walk in and see the newspapers and pictures and banner and let me tell you, I am back home. This is classic NY Style Pizza. My only gripe is they do not have beef patties anymore, but other than that, t is a must go place. read more

Easily the worst pizza I've had in the valley. Canned mushrooms thrown on top of the pizza after baking. Canned Jalapeños. Crust was so soggy from the canned juices of the 1lb of toppings on the pizza. Terrible read more

Worst experience ever. The workers are clueless on what they have on the menu. Very unfriendly. When I got my order and it was wrong, they didn't even offer to remake it, they just gave me refund. Tabels and chairs are all dusty never again read more

Great pizza and hot sandwiches! Place will take you to New York City Large portions! Love chicken parmigiana there. read more

Moved to Phoenix in July and as a native New Yorker, one of my greatest worries was that I wouldn't be able to find decent pizza anywhere. It may or may not have kept me up a night or two... ;) First day in Phoenix: I'm starving, the movers haven't arrived, and I don't have anything to consume in my new place. I drive down the street and see Famous Ray's. I say, "hell, you're gonna have to start somewhere." I go inside. Typical NY style pizza joint. Order at the counter, pay, get your drink, have a seat...they'll call you when it's ready. The folks working the counter are definitely from NY (in case you couldn't tell by their ridiculously strong accents and all of the NY sport posters strewn across the wall). Getting a good vibe so far. My name is called and I eagerly retrieve my pizza. It looks just like what I'd get in NY. More good vibes! I taste it and I'm in heaven. Seriously, it's so good that I have never been to another pizza place since I moved to Phoenix because I honestly don't have to (or want to!). They have an everyday special of 2 slices and a fountain drink for $5.00 (can't beat that with a stick). They don't do delivery (boo), but I don't care. I'd drive 50 miles for this pizza. Seriously, I think the stars aligned on my first day in the Valley of the Sun. How else could you possibly explain how I found my pizza soul mate on my very first day here??? Moral of the story is: if you want legit NY style pizza, Famous Rays is your place. read more

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If you are looking for REAL NY pizza, then look NO FURTHER than Ray's!!! My first time there I was taken by my Mom, who obviously has GREAT TASTE, and told it is the "BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!" And no truer words have been spoken about a pizza joint! The pies have HUGE slices! The employees are TRUE BLUE New Yorkers! And BEST OF ALL...... GREAT TASTING PIZZA!!! You've got to try it to believe it...... I guarantee you won't feel the same way about pizza! read more

Just a tiny hole-in-the-wall but very good New York style pizza. We were getting desperate for dinner after flying in on Christmas Day. Greatly appreciated that they were open and we were ready to settle in the quality department but that was far from the case. The pizza was VERY hot and very cheesy. The other topping were a bit on the sparse side but still very good. read more

Thin crust pizza reminded me so much it NY pizza. So delicious ! Our new favorite spot.

The pizza was pretty good. Greasy and cheesy which is important to me. The only things I would change are the service and the pricing. A little too pricey for what they offer and the guys behind the counter have ZERO personality or social skills. They are literally a-holes to everyone. read more

I've been wanting to try out this pizza joint once we moved into this area but on the other hand I was also hearing mixed reviews, so I just went on with my gut instinct. So so glad I did being that I was born & raised on Long Island & my first job was in a New York pizzeria Giancarlo's Restaurant to be exact, therefore I know a thing or two about authentic NY pizza not the wanna be NY pizza. All I can say is this is the real deal & if you say otherwise well you need to learn a thing or two about NY pizza. Yes New York pizza can be a little greasy & if you're from New York you know to fold the pizza as you're eating it & the extra grease from the good cheese drips onto your white paper plates & only the white paper plates!! Real New Yorkers know their pizza like real Philly people know their cheesesteaks & real Jersey boys know the true fist pump, lol!! So you haters out there that wanna knock down this place first let's look at your place of birth & then make your judgement call or just stick to your Pizza Hut, lol!! FYI Yelp is all about opinions, it's nothing personal!! read more

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Lunch special is always old slices with cold toppings thrown on. The pizza is tough to chew and flavorless due to the lack of a quality sauce. I recommend Itza's Pizza if you're looking for an authentic, NY Style slice. They're on Thunderbird just east of 7th St. read more

I usually LOVE this place, hence the two stars, but tonight I was thoroughly disappointed. My pizza was soggy in the middle and didn't have one of the toppings, the mushrooms were disgusting, and for the price and the reputation, it should be top notch. read more

Where's the 6-star rating? Best pizza in Phoenix--maybe on the west coast entirely. Don't go in expecting to get a smile out of the staff though. I've been going there for years and they could have no teeth and I wouldn't know it. read more

I suppose if you're form the East Coast, this is a great place for you to go. It will be exactly what you're used to. Floppy pie cut pizza.......It was ready when I got there, hot and steamy. East Coast Folks.......Stop reading this review right now. If you're from Chicago, don't go here. Don't waste your time, you don't need to convince yourself that Chicago Pizza is better. I've tried East Coast Pizza several times now and its very clear they don't know what they're doing, and its not a personal stab at this particular place. Sorry to jump on the age old debate, but it is what it is. Chicago simply does it better. Razor Thin to 5lb Stuffed and everything in between. Not a place THIS Chicagoan is going to go back to again for pizza, although I'd still like to try some of the other things on their menu as they looked very enticing. I will stick to my local Chicago Style Pizza Joint for a nice thin crust square cut pizza! :-) read more

Food is decent Ordered two slices with my large pizza. None were ready. Waited 15 minutes and then got cold anchovies and sauce. Paid for ranch and got home and no ranch. Once we finally got home called back to ask what happened and they said the guy who took your order left, sorry. Then hung up. What a terrible experience for a well reviewed place. Makes me wonder if these places pay YELP to write good reviews. read more

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2 words. Yum Yum I havent met a Rays that I dont like, and thats a scientific fact. read more

I went here today for the first time in months and it was exactly what I expected. I have been going to this location for almost 10 years now, not very regularly. Each time I go there I hope they are still in business because it seems most places in that plaza have struggled with the economy. Sure enough, they're still in business. I was pleased to know they still had their ALL-DAY 2 slices & drink special for around $4.50. 2 Cheese New York Style slices and a Mountain Dew. Great pizza, laid back atmosphere you should expect from an authentic NewYork Style pizza joint. Just as good as it has always been - great pizza. I have also had their wings in the past and they're great too! read more

First time trying. I got the medium with Alfredo sauce and sausage. I was a little surprised that it was ground up sausage. But it was good. My boyfriend got the medium pepperoni. I'd go back. BTW- they don't have small. The smallest size is Medium. read more

ChaPman Hyundai, here on bell road, had the pleasure of enjoying rays pizza for Saturday lunch. This was an absolute treat, the best wings in the whole city, and by far the best pizza we've ever had at this dealership. Thank you very much rays, we're hooked read more

The pizza is awesome, like being in New York. This place is a little pricy, especially with toppings. Worth the price if you like good pizza. read more

If you want good pizza for a great price you have to come to Ray's. We got four slices of pizza with two drinks for 11 bucks.

I was skeptical when my cousin asked me to go to pizza....at 7th St and Bell (we live in Central Phx). I thought she was a little nuts to drive so far for pizza. But YUM! The place ain't fancy. And the wine is from a really big jug. However, the pizza was fantastic! Excellent crispy crust but not at all burnt. Lots of toppings! I took some home despite my cousin's protest that the crust wouldn't be as good. But a few moments in the toaster oven and I had a great leftover. I will be back! read more