I haven't written an IL Bosco review for a while. I have been sampling locations, but returned to the Becker original site, with a couple of cooking friends who were also craving a little IB. I have maintained that the best pie experience I've ever had in America or Italy was once at BIANCO with a celebrity friend who the kitchen adored. That pie was amazing. And my next dozen favorites were IL Bosco. I have tried pizza all over the world (surprisingly good Napoli-style in Sydney AU), and lots in NYC, all over Jersey, Hartford, Detroit, Chicago, LA and San Francisco. I just found IL Bosco's most consistent. Well, last night IL Bosco was FIRE, and changed everything. My friends and I went simple this time...just salad and pies. They were impressed by the dressing on the Kale salad, and the flavorful pancetta. But the pies!!! We wanted extremes...that would complement each other so we went with the white Alba, with caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms and a honey drizzle. The slightly salty cheese was a beautiful palate cleanser from the other amazing pie...the ZA! With Hatch Green Chili, Pepperoni, Peppadew peppers, red sauce and cheese with hot honey...it was the opposite on the red pie/white pie spectrum. And they were cooked beautifully. A just-right hint of char, beautifully light and flavorful crust and flavors that hit you individually rather than as a mess, they combined careful execution with intense and wonderful flavors. That moved into my #1 slot! And, instead of wine, we all had a Menabrea beer, one of my favorite Italian brews. The hops and subtle citrus and caramel notes worked beautifully to show off the pies. Absolutely amazing evening sampling the pinnacle of pizza. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Alba pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Small but cozy. Very cool hang. You could smell the pizza on the other side of the block. Indoor seating is limited. Great service. Very friendly. Patio in front for good days. Limited seating inside. We ordered our pizza to go. They offered us a seat and water while we waited. Very happy. Great pizza. Will be back. read more

I stopped here after hearing about it on one of the 90 day fiancé shows from the cast member who lives in Phoenix/Peoria. Love the size it's small with great outdoor area. This is perfect for a cozy date night or small group get together. Staff is friendly. I got a spot right in front of the wood fire oven. I had a margarita , Caesar salad, and the Lucia sausage pizza. The salad was large enough and tasty. The pizza was great I'm eager to get Pepperoni next time. Lastly I was able to use the In kind app great plus! read more

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Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time - in one of the best and most underrated pizza cities in the US. We did a half Joanna and half Carmela. It was perfect. Highly recommended to do a half and half like this and try two pies. I really loved the flavor of the onions and sausage on the Carmela. Started with a chop salad that was fresh and perfect when it's 105 out. We didn't have a reservation and it's a small place so we got lucky with the last two seats at the bar. You should make a reservation. Next time I will! Friendly and fast service rounded out a great low key meal. One of the best in the Valley for sure. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Carmela + Joanna - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We finally decided to stop by and have pizza yesterday. Though it was a rainy day in Arizona. We showed up around 415 and the staff had zero interest in even welcoming us in. Because the patio was all covered, and it was not but two tables with customers, the staff spent more time on their phones and drinking Starbucks rather than doing stuff or working behind the scenes. Our server was amazing. The rest of the staff who were waiting for customers to come in spend their time standing around and on their phone. For not having a lot of people in the restaurant, our water bottle was never refilled, our appetizer plates were not removed off our table before the guy came to put down two pies so I had to move plates around. It was almost like it was a burden us being there. The lady who was making the pizza, was in the kitchen, eating pizza... All visible from our table. The Alba pizza was amazing. The spinach dip was mediocre and you don't get much spinach dip for the amount of bread they give you. The fried raviolis are mediocre. The best part of this is if you're looking for a piece of pizza or a pie, the price point is decent. I would have upped the stars if the staff actually cared about the customers that were actually there to eat. This was the first time there for us and we probably won't be back. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Alba - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The pizza is so so good! I love this style of pizza and I feel like we don't have a lot of it in the valley. Our server at the bar was also very kind and created a great vibe! Get the Morena pizza it's fantastic. They have a seasonal salad for September right now that was simple but delish! read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Morena - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Very disappointed overall. The restaurant was extremely crowded and uncomfortably loud, making it hard to enjoy the atmosphere. The service was the most frustrating part--we waited nearly 20 minutes before anyone came to take our initial order. A busser eventually brought over a bottle of tap water and four dirty glasses. After we asked for clean ones, he apologized and returned with new glasses that reeked of chlorine--so much so that it affected the taste of our drinks. The meatball appetizer was okay--maybe a 6/10. The sauce was the best part. Unfortunately, the pizzas were a letdown. They were overly sauced, lacked depth of flavor, and the so-called "burrata" was definitely not quality burrata. The dough was passable, but nothing special. Sadly, this was a one-and-done experience. We won't be returning. read more

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We decided to try this place out for my mom in laws birthday. We were able to get a reservation for 9 of us on a Friday night. The patio area was cute and it accommodated us nicely. The service was quick. Our server I can't recall her name, but she had a longhorn tattoo on her arm. She was very friendly. She made sure we never ran out of water or other beverages. We ordered the zucchini flowers, meatballs, fried ravioli, and a couple pizzas. The Alba pizza, just wow. The food was all tasty, but the zucchini flowers were a little heavily breaded for my taste. Overall, though would definitely go back. read more

Il Bosco Arrived around 6:45 pm on a Saturday, all tables inside were taken, plenty of seating outside, we got the last 2 seats at the bar right in front of the oven. Meatballs- Al forno, served w/ parmesan and crostini bread were good, we wanted to try some of their specialty items. Joanna - red sauce, spicy sausage, I substituted for mild sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella was good, cooked well with a little char. Ingredients were good quality and it was nice to see the assembly from tossing dough to sauce to cheese to toppings and then in the wood fire oven. Carmela - red sauce, sausage, spinach, caramelized onions and fresh mozz which was a good mix of different ingredients. Pizzas were prepared and cooked well by a young man who was whipping out pizzas one after another for dine in customers as well as take out orders, he took care of the rush with no problem. Props to him, very impressive. Had a diet cola soda, it was not very good and I am being nice talking about this, please replace that soda. Chocolate Chip ala mode was pretty good, ice cream + chocolate chip cookie = very good, but how could you mess that up. With us sitting in front of the oven, we had front and center seats of everything that went in and out of the oven, then after the crush of orders, a young lady took over the cooking of the Pizzas and to me and my wife sitting next to me, the new cook pulls out a pizza and it is severely charred as in burnt, she slides it in the take out box, it is sliced and box is closed. I am thinking whoa! I wouldn't want that pizza, then another pizza comes out charred, same thing, placed in box, sliced and box closed, I then look at my wife and she looks at me like that stinks for the person who receives those pizzas. This continued for at least 7 - 10 more charred Pizzas, we just thought OMG, glad she didn't cook our pizza. Restaurant is small and quaint inside with a larger area of tables outside. Have been wanting to try out IL Bosco for a long time, was good, but did not give me that wow feeling and the lady cook just took me back a bit. Tip, if take out, open your pizza box, check your pie before you leave to make sure it is to your satisfaction. read more

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Il Bosco has arguably the best pizza in AZ! I normally go with the ZA, but my daughter and I were sharing tonight so we opted for Pepperoni with Burrata which was amazing! The staff is always extremely friendly and we were lucky enough to have perfect patio weather tonight for dinner. Sadly, we no longer live in AZ, but love stopping in whenever we visit and this was the first stop of our trip this time out! Already looking forward to coming back for more! read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pepperoni with Burrata for the win! - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Phenomenal pizza!!! Great service!! Did a take out order - was quick and hot! Big size pizza too!!

Outstanding pizza in the East Valley! I don't know how we overlooked this treasured wood-fired pizza eatery extraordinaire, but we will definitely be back! Fresh ingredients, superlative Caesar salad, and artisan pizza at its absolute finest. Sam, our beloved hostess, server, and manager, totally made this meal for us. Sam was attentive, extremely patient, as personable as you could ever want--the consummate professional! Il Bosco had the perfect vibe, a flair for the uniquely local, laid-back vibe. Bravo!!! read more

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Context: we ordered pick up! I will say we had four pizzas (two gf and two regular) ready for pick up 15-20 minutes after ordering which was amazingly fast. Props for that! My dad picked it up so I didn't get to see the interior and ambiance, so I'm basing this off of my food alone. The gf pizza... I was disappointed. I had heard wonderful things and there were unique flavor combos! The gf Crust was $4 extra so you would think it would be better for that price. The pizza was more soft and chewy than crispy, and the crust was burnt and very tiny (compared to the fluffy bubbly one of the regular pizza). The pizza also looks smaller than the regular despite being more money - which I get is typical for gluten free but still! I feel left out LOL. We don't eat red meat and usually there's a chicken sausage option... nope the only meat is red meat which was also disappointing because this limited our options greatly. I tried the gf Adrianna - pretty good, the sauce was very fresh and heavenly, could've had a little more cheese, basil was a refreshing touch. Also tried the gf alba but with cherry tomatoes instead of mushrooms. This was by far the favorite of the night but it was almost soggy by the time it got home 15 minutes later from the honey maybe? Still great balance of sweet and savory and the caramelized onions were to die for. My cousins also had the regular alba and a Patrizia and seemed to really love it and they're picky. So maybe Il bosco remains known for their regular pizza but the gluten free could have some improvements. The gf crust at pomo is better and more reminiscent of regular crust read more

Went again. Evidently had someone different prepare the pizza as the toppings were plentiful tonight. Asked for crispy and it was. If they could just have continuity wood be perfect read more

Solid 4.25/5 Came in for dinner finally after hearing about this place for ages. Started with the stuffed peppers. They were great. A hint of spice and tons of flavor stuffed with the sausage. Then we shared the Valentina pizza. It was delicious. The hot honey really made it. Loved the cupped pepperonis as well. Lastly we did the Neapolitan ice cream for dessert. It was the perfect end to an amazing meal. Service was terrific. Everything came out very fast. We sat on the patio which had tons of room and heaters for those who need them. Totally will be back. We really enjoyed. read more

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We had Il Bosco last night for the first time after ogling their menu for about a month. I read all the reviews and while it seems like the Valentina is a highly rated option, we could not pass up the ZA. So glad we didn't! It was SO good, I love the textures, flavors, the crust was perfect. Absolutely loved. Also had the veggies w burrata and mozzarella - loved the lemon flavor in this. BUT!! The standout option for me was the stuffed peppadew peppers - holy smokes! I will think about those little guys for a long time to come!! If you're looking for great wood fired pizza, add this to your list! read more

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Came here for a date on Saturday night. My date made reservations and when we told a server she asked if we wanted in or outdoors. We said outside and she would bring menus. It's took almost 15 minutes for someone to finally come over and bring me it's, in fact a family was sat next to us, after we had been there, and were given menus and after before is. We asked for a heater and one was brought over. Took forever to get it working. We finally ordered a salad and pizza Lucia, which was very good. I don't know if I would go back based on the initial service. read more

The food, service and ambience were all on point. Feels like you're in Italy. Cozy and fun vibe.

Really enjoyed my visit to IL Bosco Pizza. The pizza had a great crispy crust with fresh toppings and balanced flavor in every bite. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. Service was friendly overall, though the wait was a little longer during peak hours. Definitely a spot I'd visit again. read more

Excellent pizza. we also ordered a charcuterie board, which was not all that great. Service was good, staff was friendly and, as I mentioned before, the pizza was excellent.. We'll be back. read more

Their pizzas are amazingly delicious. I've been there atleast 5 times and their pizzas are consistently perfect. Love them! I usually get my pizzas to go. The employees are always welcoming and friendly. There is a nice outside patio seating area. Service is always fast. read more

Il Bosco is located In the heart of downtown Phoenix. The outside patio is big with plenty of seating. It's a great place for a pizza and a beer and to hangout with friends. The pizzas are the BEST pizzas in the greater Phoenix area. It's so good I actually get cravings for it. We had the Valentina, the Katarina, and the Morena pizzas. All three were spectacular. The crust was perfectly done, crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. The staff are nice, attentive and always there when you need them. read more

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We are regular customers of Il Bosco. Not that we eat pizza so often, but when we do it's only at Il Bosco. We have been customers since 2016, yes under the previous ownership of the late Bill Forrest. What a friendly guy he was! After Jeff (the current owner) took over the business, he strived to maintain quality and excellent customer service. A pizza is not just a pizza. It is the result of the perfect light crust, great wood fire oven , great ingredients and a dash of love. We love your pizzas, except we always choose the same ones, Valentina for my husband, and Alba for me. We also like to share a dinner with friends there. Did I mention the zucchini flower beignets? Delicious, and I don't know many places offering this. We used to go to the Scottsdale Shea location, but now we go to the North Scottsdale one on Frank Lloyd Wright, as it is closer to home and less crowded. Best pizza in town! read more

I had high hopes for IL Bosco based on the reviews, but the biggest letdown was that both pizzas were cold when I picked them up. I placed my order online at 5:30 PM for a 7 PM pickup -- plenty of time for the kitchen to prepare them fresh. But when I arrived, both pizzas were cold, as if they'd been made early and left sitting out. For 12-inch pizzas priced at $17-$18 each, that was frustrating and really took away from the experience. The Biaggia had good flavor, and I could tell it would've been much better if it had been hot. Cold pizza right out of the box just doesn't do a quality recipe justice. The place looked like a great hangout spot. The staff was friendly and pickup was smooth, but at this price point, fresh and hot should be a given. I was left disappointed, wondering how different it might have been if the temperature had matched the taste. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Cheese with Pepperoni on half - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Unfortunately the gluten free pizza is awful, but the salad was good and the patio is nice.

Great pizza. We got the Carmela and added mushrooms. The Caesar salad was nothing special, but good to get some greens. The Malbec was quite tasty and I felt paired well with the pizza I got. We sat outside and the tables were more well spaced than inside and they had heaters which was a bonus. Service was good as well. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Carmela pizza with mushrooms added. - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The most incredible wood fired pizza in the Valley, without a doubt! I've been coming here for years and always tell myself I'm going to try a new pizza... but always wind up getting the Carmela because it's to die for. Their apps are amazing (meatballs are great in particular), have great wine to pair, and the service is always lights out. I also love the intimate atmosphere - the inside probably only holds 20 people, but they do have a patio that seats more and is more spacious. It's great for date night, or popping in for a quick solo meal, or dinner with friends. I've done it all, and highly recommend you do the same! read more

Found my new favorite go-to pizza spot in all of Phoenix!! The pizza is thin crust and such a perfect balance between fluffy and crispy, the sauce to cheese ratio was perfect, and everything is super fresh! Cute, comfy, and casual place. Service was super fast and amazing. Can't wait to go again! read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Absolutely obsessed with this neighborhood spot. Their Valentina & Biaggia pizzas are to die for and we love the quickness and ease of ordering from here. The crust is fluffy and the pizza is perfect, not oily, and not a gut bomb at all- absolutely perfect. They're generous with their toppings and it's always cooked perfectly. Dine in and take out are both just as good which is rare these days! I love their ranch too but it's a bit pricey for a side in my opinion. Will come back over and over again!! Thanks guys! read more

Would not recommend ordering takeout from this restaurant. Super doughy pizza crust -we had to wait to eat till we heated up our own oven to crisp it more. The meatballs were dry and the fried ravioli was slimy. The taste of their tomato sauce was good but everything else was a letdown. This has been on our list to try for a while. We've never dined in and I'd hope the quality is at least a little better at the restaurant than what we got but we probably won't be giving IL Bosco another try after this first impression. read more

Craved a wood fire pizza and this place did it well. Order online to go and got half Adrianna and half Joanna. One the best pizza I've had in a while and for a good price I would say. They have nice seating outside so I can see dining there being a great vibe. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Excellent pizza, perfectly crispy with a very fresh tomato sauce. So many tempting options. I tried the Patrizia and was very happy - mushrooms and artichokes, yes please. Nice selection of wine. Service was shaky, friendly but inattentive and slow. The pizza was so yummy that wouldn't stop me from going back. There were so many options I want to try. read more

This place is BOMB.COM! Super unique l, can't compare it to anywhere else! Pizza and salads are delicious!

Ummm how have I been missing out on this place my entire life until now?!?! I can say with 100% certainty that this is the best pizza I've ever had in my life. It's wood fired and the crust is unbelievable. On top of that, they have the best flavor combinations. I went with a friend and I got the Za and he got a similarly spicy pizza. We shared and by the end our mouths were on fire (but so worth it). I've been back since and we decided to do one spicy and one not, and the balance was a bit better for our mouths. But honestly, whatever you get is amazing. The service is quick and the inside is small, so if you go on a busy night, make a reservation. Even the bar fills up. I can't wait to go in cooler months because they have a great patio. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Food was meh for me, others in my party liked the pizza. Crust was burnt but the toppings and flavors were very good on the pizza with pepperoni and hot honey. Service was non existent at first, server was sweet but seemed not to know a lot when asked questions about menu items. Knowing your menu items is a crucial element of a servers job description. Funny how the check came pretty quick cause they were closing whereas we waited so long just to get noticed when we got there. All in all it was a decent dining experience, maybe not worth the price tag so we most likely won't return. read more

We ordered from this restaurant the other night and it was generally tasty. My cheese pizza was wonderful but I found that crust rather boring. It didn't have a ton of flavor. My friend's pepperoni pizza was REALLY well done and some of the pepperoni was burned. My husband enjoyed his pizza and he's hard to please with pizza. We also got an order of toasted ravioli which was fun because that's a local specialty in my hometown. This is a decent pizza joint but I don't think it stands out among the options to choose from in Scottsdale. read more

I wanted to try this location because it's closer and I didn't want to drive downtown. I had a reservation for inside but opted for outside due to it being sunset and not too hot outside. Our server was nice and attentive. The pizzas came out hot and fast. The ZA was okay for me. The green chilis and honey don't really mix too well in my opinion. Overall, with the atmosphere, fast and nice service, and location - I'd recommend and will probably be back myself. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Katarina - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I've dined at IL Bosco twice now. Both very different experiences in terms of crowds and atmosphere. It gets 5 stars because the pizza is simply delicious. First time I dined with my wife on a Saturday in April of 2022. They were packed and we were seated outside. The next time I came with two of my friends on a Sunday in June of 2023, and the place wasn't busy at all. Both times I came I ordered the Joanna pizza which Spicy Italian Sausage and Pepperoni. I added mushrooms and basil to it. Man it was absolutely delicious. Toppings tasted so fresh and the pizza was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of crunch. I definitely love the taste of pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. My wife ordered the Maria which she loved. I should mention that when I came with my wife we ordered our pizzas gluten free as she has celiac disease. Finding good gluten free pizza can be challenging and these were great. On my second visit I had just their standard crust. My wife and I shared a Cesar Salad which was really good. Drink wise they have a full bar, but I just ordered beer. They have a really good hazy ipa on draft here. It's the Church Music by The Shop Brewing Company. Highly recommended. Service here on both visits was perfectly fine. Final Thoughts: IL Bosco makes absolutely delicious wood fired pizza with fresh toppings. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. I would definitely return here for pizza the next time I'm in Scottsdale. read more

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Absolute gem. Service was fast and friendly, pizza was SUPER delicious and the drinks were ice cold. Patio was the jam as a little cramped and noisy inside (probably due to pizza excitement), but little breeze through the building made it worth it. Patio furniture could use some tlc, but seriously, can't wait to go back. read more

This place is straight stellar. I will always come here. I love their patio which is lovely at any time of day or year. The pizza is always 10/10. One of my favorite Phoenix spots for wood fired, real Italian style pizza. Their appetizers are yummy too! read more