My wife and I came to Il Basco on a Mayo Clinic Visit the last time and it was so good we came back this time. Amazing Pizza and great wine. We will be back on our next visit. Paratrooper Jay read more

Our second time here!! We loved it the first time so we returned!! Still delicious and great service!! This time we each ordered a pizza so we had leftovers for lunch the next day!! So Tasty!! My husband enjoys the meat pizza, I wanted to try the mushroom pizza and it was fantastic!! We will be back for sure!! read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Meat pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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yum! great neighborhood to go or dine in- good pizza. clean fast quick-quick neighborhood casual dinner read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Apple salad & pizza Pepperoni Mushroom Divina - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The pizza is delicious, we tried the Bella. Perfect wood fired crust. No oily greasy residue on the pan. The flavors were amazing. The super Tuscan red wine was wonderful and reasonably priced. Great service. I will definitely be back! read more

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

Pizzerias are not created equal and this one is above and beyond most. After a good workout at a nearby gym, my football player, teenage son and my buddy from the Army came to have dinner. The restaurant was quiet and just opened but there were plenty of TVs to watch the game. We had water at the table almost immediately and service soon after. We ordered a salad, meatballs, and the pizza, Joanna (pepperoni and sausage). That was enough food to feed two grown men after a workout and a teenage football player. We were very impressed. Everything was great and we will be back. read more

We've always loved the pizza at the downtown location, so for my husband's birthday, we were looking for a place to celebrate with family that had indoor seating especially with how hot it's been this summer. I was able to reserve a table at the Scottsdale location, and we were absolutely blown away. The food, as expected, was incredible just as good as we remembered. But what really made the experience stand out was the staff. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, making sure our entire table was well cared for. The rest of the team went above and beyond too. They even cut and served the birthday cake for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. The service was top-notch from start to finish. We'll definitely be coming back to this location and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and an even better experience. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place is pure slop. Burned pizza, BITTER arugula. Pools of grease. The Italian bread was ok You're better off getting italiaslop from Fry's and burning it Oh, and the Candies li tasted like it came out of a vending machine. read more

The other location on Becker Lane is terrific but this one on FLW is terrible. Not sure why there are so different but make sure you don't go here. I will certainly never return. The pizza was dreadful and it looked like a child made it. The appetizer was also pretty bad and we got it less than a minute before we got our pizza. Terrible service as well. read more

The piza was okay and satisfied the craving. Service was fine, but the taste was a bit overwhelming. Not bad, just average.

Loved the wood-fired taste and ambiance, but it felt a little hit or miss depending on what you order.

Becoming my favorite pizza place in the valley. Great spot to eat in, have a glass of wine and enjoy

Great food at a great price. Every time I go here it's really good, pretty quick, and best of all it's still affordable.

Mushroom white pizza is a delight! Little bit of lemon drizzle made it just a bit different.

One of the best places for happy and food in general! I come here at least twice a week after work. I highly recommend the stuffed peppadew peppers and the aria pizza. Service is always on point as well. read more

We LOVE IL Bosco! Have always enjoyed the one in Old Scottsdale and have visited this location twice now as it's closer to our house. One reason we love this location is....KEVIN!!! He is the most outstanding server, bartender, busser....EVERYTHING!! Both times we've been, over the holidays, it was busy and he was the only server, effortlessly taking care of everybody with the best attitude and smile. Hoping the owners of IL Bosco realize what a gem they have in this delightful man. We love all their artisan pizzas...the Mia, our absolute fav. Also, the chopped salad and love how they always ask if we want it split for two! And, the skillet cookie for dessert is always a MUST. The ambience in this location is also so nice. GO!! You will not be disappointed read more

Updating this review... this continues to be the most abysmal pizza location ever. We tried to give this place a chance.... The food is garbage, it takes forever, and no one cares. Please do NOT order nor dine here. The owners do not care, the workers do not care.. just don't. read more

IL BOSCO makes the best authentic Italian pizza (with 23 creative specialty pizzas). You can always tell a legit pizza by its crust, and theirs is perfectly crispy yet tender and full of flavor. The sauce is delicious and well-balanced, the toppings are so fresh, and there is an awesome amount of melted mozzarella cheese! My friend & I decided to have a girls night out and try this newly opened IL BOSCO location, and we were so impressed by the pizza, wine selection and feel of the place! As you enter, you'll see the large marble bar straight ahead, with a view of the pizza kitchen. To the left, there's a section with candle-lit tables and booths. It was almost full on a Friday night, and there was a steady stream of people picking up pizzas for takeout, yet it was still so relaxing, and the hostess (taking care of the takeout orders, as well) was so sweet. We decided to sit at the bar rather than a table, and the bartender not only had a wonderful personality, but he suggested the perfect wine when I asked for a Pinot suggestion. (I'm telling you, the Laurelwood 2019 Pinot Noir was fantastic, smooth and a perfect pairing with the pizza!) We started with the meatballs for our appetizer. There were three in a generous amount of really delicious sauce, topped with large shavings of Parmesan cheese melting over top, and two flavorful pieces of crostini. Although the meatballs were somewhat dense, they were still enjoyable. We chose the "Carmela" pizza, featuring red sauce, mozzarella, mild sausage, spinach, and caramelized onions. I highly recommend it. The sausage was exceptional, the spinach fresh and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were subtle, sweet, and melted in your mouth. All of their 23 specialty pizzas have a brilliant combination of toppings, and I plan to try the majority. (I also read that you get different toppings on half.) In fact, stay tuned for a lot more photos, because I already have a line-up of things I want next: their Caesar salad, Caprese, Fried Ravioli, Burratta (with roasted veggies), "Salsa Di Parmiginana" (3 cheese, garlic & herb crostini)! ~ Yes, Please! ~ and a very special-looking bruschetta, among others. Oh, I almost forgot to mention their iced tea. I ordered one as I was finishing my wine, and it is a delicious Hibiscus tea that I love mixed with the lemonade as an Arnold Palmer. And for your kids (or the kid in you) along with their desserts of Cannoli & Tiramisu, I saw that they even have Rootbeer Floats, Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillets, and Vanilla Gelato. I'm adding onto the above review, because I went again this week for a late lunch/early dinner, and had the Carmela pizza again. It was perfectly fantastic, and this time my mom and I ordered it with pepperoni instead of sausage. We also had their Caesar salad, which has incredibly fresh, house-made dressing and had a generous amount of wide, fresh Parmesan shavings on top. It was large enough that we shared it before our pizza and had just the right "pre-pizza, side-salad size" amount. During "Happy Hour'" draft beer, cocktails, wine and appetizers are $2.00 off! My mom had a beer, I had Arnold Palmers and the two of us were able to finish the pizza 3 slices each, and felt fantastic. We sat along the booth/table wall, and even though it wasn't dark out yet, the glow of the candle added such nice ambiance. They offer Gluten-Free & "Vegan Cheese" pizza options, as well. read more

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I'm looking forward to coming here Right on my corner. I love pizza and salad and wine Sure wish you opened earlier on Friday Saturday and Sunday. But one day I will try 4 only because I know how nice it is inside. read more

Ordered pizza for adults and kids. Everyone loved the pizza and went back for more. The toasted ravioli was a hit either way the kids too.

I go to the FLW location. Excellent service, while the beer selection isn't extensive, it's good, and the food is very good. We usually get the Joanna and Adriana with the spinach and artichoke dip, too. We usually go a few times a month. We haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Visiting friends Tuesday night and we met at IL Bosco. We sat on the patio and had Kevin as our server, we knew from that moment our experience was in good hands. Great vibe and busy patio kept our conversations going along with the food suggestions Kevin gave from apps to the dessert that we didn't think we even had room for. We needed for nothing as Kevin provided the perfect dining experience that matched the amazingly delicious food we all enjoyed. Thank you Kevin, we will all be back. read more

You were welcomed by a warm service staff. Service was swift and friendly. Food was just as we ordered and good. We ordered a gluten-free crust. I probably wouldn't order that again. But the pizza topping was excellent. Will be returning. read more

I was one of their first customers, back in 2012, when the original owner had just opened (Bill Forrest -- "Il Bosco" means "the forest" in Italian). It was great wood-fired pizzas, meatballs, salads, and apps in a quaint little setting back then, and continues to be to this day, unaffected by any of the shortcuts so common with corporate restaurants and chains. Il Bosco serves small, artisan, wood-fired pizzas made with top quality ingredients. They are cooked quickly, to order, in a super hot oven, and often have a little char, which is flavorful and common for authentic wood-fired pies. For anyone looking for a different experience, like huge electric oven-cooked pizzas with ranch dressing for dipping, this is not your pizza place. But if you like authentic, top-quality wood-fired pizza and apps in a non-corporate setting, Il Bosco is easily one of the Top 3 places to find it in Greater Phoenix. read more

Pizza was so authentic, flavorful, fresh, and delicious! Eric was a great and personable server. 10/10. Will be making this a regular spot.

To be honest, I can't tell how good any of the food I ordered was, because they chose a PoS delivery service (grubhub) They left the food in front of the door in a hotel without even letting you know they were there and it's delivered. Meanwhile, the yelp timer was still running like they're still preparing the food. Anyway, the pizza was absolutely ice cold. I opened the box and it looked like pizza that had been put in the refrigerator. The appetizer was fried raviolis. They actually were smaller than Totino's pizza rolls. Really nothing to them. This whole dinner was a loss read more

Pizza had to be reheated since it was a delivery but it was very good. Which is HARD to find here.

Tempe location. Have carried out twice, solid pizza, salads were just ok. Will be back. I was the first customer who left a credit card behind! Service was good! read more

Great wood fired pizza with premium gourmet toppings to choose from. Service was slow on a Friday evening. Waited 30 minutes after placing our order. read more

Food, service and ambiance all 5 stars. We started with the stuffed zucchini flowers...oh my gosh, the combination of zucchini, cheese, rosemary and honey drizzle was incredible. Chop salad was fresh with a great balsamic reduction but what really made it zing was the lemon juice. I had the Valentina pizza, all the flavors mixed together was just perfect. I am not a crust person, but I ate all the crust. Too good not to. Service was perfect and attentive. I can't wait to go back! read more

WOW! Yelp brought me here and what a great find! The restaurant was clean, warm and just what we were looking for.. Jeff (the owner) brought us our excellent wine choices AND some great stories to laugh with him over. We ordered the "morena" and it was PERFECT! Maybe the best wood fired pizza we've ever had.. thank you for a great time and I give IL Bosco a highly recommend read more

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I love IL Bosco it's the best pizza ever! So delicious and so many varieties of pizzas. Staff is friendly and attentive. Our family loves meeting here for great food and atmosphere! Keep it going! read more

Best pizza in the area and it's not even close. Go with the Valentina it won't disappoint!

It's great having an IL Bosco in the neighborhood. My wife and I have already been to IL Basco several times and have taken out a few more times and the pizzas are always so good. You should give it a try. read more

Great pizza!! Wish there was one in the east valley! My favorite is the salsa di parmigana!!! So good and highly recommend!

Wanted a pizza the night before Thanksgiving and had not tried this spot yet. I actually ended up getting it delivered through UberEats late night and it was amazing! Phenomenal wood-fired taste and arrived hot. I will be ordering again both delivery and dine in. Also love this location, glad there is a good pizza spot by me! read more

Il Bosco is consistently excellent. The food is high quality, with perfectly crafted wood-fired pizzas and one of the best gluten-free crusts I've had. Great drink selection and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, especially when sitting outside and listening to live music. Service is always top-notch--Sam in particular is fantastic: friendly, attentive, and a true professional. One of our go-to spots. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We regularly ate at this location when it was another pizza restaurant and were excited when it re-opened especially after seeing it featured on Check Please Arizona. We started with a Caesar Salad, which was large enough to share. Very tasty with shaved parmesan and good croutons. Next we had a Lucia Pizza, sweet sausage and crimini mushroom, and a Carmela Pizza, spinach, caramelized onions and sweet sausage. I asked if they could substitute artichokes for the sausage; the server said sure. My husband loved the Lucia - plenty of toppings and very flavorful. My carmela was good. Would have liked a bit more sauce, but that's me. Crust on both pizzas had the perfect chew and was perfectly cooked. My reason for the less than perfect rating was the pricing and service. I was charged $2 extra for removing sausage and adding a few artichoke petals...OK I get it, just wished the server would have mentioned the upcharge. We both wanted another drink but waited at least 10 minutes with empty glasses before I could flag the server and ask for another round. Lastly, we arrived at 7:20. The restaurant was half full and closing at 9:00. We were finished by 8:30, thankfully, although still had unboxed pizza and unfinished drinks on the table. Most of the staff was sweeping the floor and rearranging furniture. I get it; they wanted to go home. But cleaning the floor right by my table 30 minutes before closing was not appropriate. The entire staff, although friendly, was young and seemed unsupervised. They spent more time chatting at the food pick up window than checking on their tables. read more

Salad is inedible. Mostly white ends of romaine. Mushy croutons. Pizza is always good here but nothing else. read more

IL Bosco Pizza - Basically inedible. Croutons are mushy and the lettuce is complete crap white ends of lettuce. Pizza is great but don't get the salad. - Pizza Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Hard to make a disappointing pizza but it just was. Got it to go but sorta glad because the atmosphere wasn't great in the restaurant either. Hope to try again sometime but won't rush back. read more

When we entered, staff greeted us immediately. Staff brought us the menu and water promptly. We had the chop salad to start. The balsamic dressing was tasty and just right, lots of flavor. We then had the Elana pizza. The crust was crispy. It tasted like they used good quality ingredients, the cheese and the salami, all very good. We would suggest this place to our friends and family. read more