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Famous Ray's Pizza

3.7 (378 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago
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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Mark C.

I ordered a sicilian pizza, which is their biggest size, with two toppings. It cost $31.61. There are 16 square slices and 4 slices are enough to get you full. The crust wasn't very good. The overall pizza taste and service was average.

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Jeff H.

There is no other place in Phoenix to buy pizza since Casanova Brothers Pizza closed in Mesa. Casanova was always a second choice to Ray's for me. GREAT NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA, in a New York environment. Being a NYer I am totally at home here and I try to bring my out of town guests here. The pizza is traditional NY style with a great taste. If you like Pepsi, their mixture of syrup and carbonated water is perfect.

Two slices of pepperoni pizza with garlic powder and pepper flakes.

Rays at 3rd St and Bell is my go to pizza place for slices. It has always been consistent and excellent for years. I'm leaving for a 4 month trip and needed a pizza fix.

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Not too bad. The pizza was big and really filling. NY style.

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12 years ago

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10 years ago

Loved the pizza: the crust especially!! Hot wings were freaking amazing, everything I was looking for in taste and spice!

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13 years ago

Love the pizza and the staff. The gravy could use some work. I'm a regular and it's the only place I'll get down home local (to me) pizza.

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9 years ago

It was an old place but seemed clean. The garlic bread had way too much garlic and the wings were just ok.

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14 years ago

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10 years ago

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12 years ago

Pretty awful. Might work if you've never been to New York/ tasted pizza before. canned mushrooms got no place on a pizza in 2015 America

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10 years ago

Ordered 1-2. On the ago. Toppings had fallen to one side, leaving the other without and so expensive. Not worth it.

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9 years ago

My new favorite pizza spot!! Authentic NY pizza. Reminds me of back east for sure. We will be back!!

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11 years ago

Finally, a pizza joint that has good pizza and beef pepperoni! You can't go wrong with that combo.

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11 years ago

I really like this place. I'm from New Jersey and it's hard finding an authentic place around here. Great food and people

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Excellent pizza and fantastic selection of Italian food. Prices are wonderful as well.

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12 years ago

Update: Recent full remodel bumps this pizza gem to 5 stars. Famous Ray's is THE BEST.

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12 years ago

Owner was nice. Pizza was good but not great. Fortunately had a yelp coupon which make it a great deal. Good experience but not a do over.

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10 years ago

One of our favorite places to get pizza! Always fast, friendly service, and the food as never disappointed. The white pizza is to die for

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13 years ago

I LOVE their pizza! It is lightyears away from the chains and the family owned atmosphere is awesome. Also the slices are HUGE!

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9 years ago

I go to another's rays pizza because every time I come here customer service is terrible and the servers and cashier aren't very nice

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10 years ago

Great tasting pizza! Excellent food. I highly recommend it. New York style pizza. The best pizza in this area by a long shot!

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12 years ago

It was what I expected of a New York Pizza. Thin, floppy crust, adequate sized toppings. A-OK in my book.

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