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    IL Bosco Pizza

    4.2 (43 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Meatball & cheese bread
    Michael L.

    Just moved to Tempe & this place will be a staple for quality pizza! Great service, amazing happy hour prices, & awesome food. We loved the cheese bread (more like a small cheese flatbread), meatballs, & pizza. The hot honey is wicked hot but loved it! Will be back

    Taylor W.

    Finally stopped in to try the new Tempe location! A small spot, but still a decent amount of seating both inside and outside, with options to sit at the bar. I went for the Valentina (bottom) and my husband ordered the Joanna (top), and we shared the chop salad. Overall, we thought the dough and sauce were missing a little bit of flavor, although I will say i enjoyed my leftovers a bit more the following day because of the honey on mine. Still, a great spot to come for happy hour! We'll be back to try some of the other pizzas as there were a good amount to choose from!

    Denise M.

    We have been to the Roosevelt Row IL Bosco, so I already knew that we would like it. This location is in a great shopping center in Tempe, surrounded by a Trader Joe's and Changing Hands Bookstore. There's a dog friendly patio outside, an indoors there's a nice bar. They have a Christmas tree set up in the corner which was so cute with pizza and bar ornaments all over. Son got a Peroni, please go to whenever we are in an Italian restaurant. We decided to split the chopped salad and a pizza. There is a $2.00 fee for splitting the salad, but that's fair because I think when they put it into bowls you get more salad. Unfortunately, I did not read the menu very carefully. It clearly states that it has balsamic, and I do not like balsamic, so my son got the entire salad. The pizzas our 12-in pizzas, which are really perfect for two people to share. They allow you to get half and half, as long as it has the same base (i.e. red sauce). We ordered the Dona on one half, and the Joanna on the other half. As expected, the pizza was delicious. I really like the crust there which is chewy and so good. Our server was very sweet and the food came out pretty quickly. This is a great choice for Wood fired Pizza, and some of the appetizers we've had before are also good. The stuffed peppadew peppers are yummy - wish we would have gotten some this time.

    Alba & Aria Pizza.
    Joyce W.

    "ASAP" in Italy means Aperol Spritz And Pasta. It's #ThankYouThursday ! Being that this place is next to the Trader Joe's I frequent the most, I've been watching this place get renovated forever. I was climbing up the walls just anticipating their opening. Their predecessor was another pizza place so I thought it would be quick turnaround but nope. Was it worth the wait? I'd say so! - Aria Pizza (EEVO white base, Four cheese, sliced lemon, Burrata, balsamic, prosciutto, basil): If you had the lemon pizza at Luna by Giada de Laurentiis, this isn't it. But it is a lovely pizza with all the citrus lemon flavor you want. I would get this pizza over and over again as a lemon lover. - Alba Pizza (Truffle oil base, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, fresh chives, honey drizzle - vegetarian): If you're on a date, maybe pass on this pizza. It's delicious and flavorful but strong on all the notes you might not want if you want to breathe around others. - ZA Pizza (Red sauce, pepperoni, spicy sausage, hatch green chile, peppadew peppers, Calabrian Chile, mozz, honey drizzle): Always a banger. If you like spice, you'll love this pizza. I love a good hot honey situation so this was delish. - Stuffed Zucchini Flowers (Breaded, cheese and zucchini, with rosemary and honey drizzle): I wasn't expecting the hard thick crust on the outside but I'm not mad. I will say it gave me more of the state fair fried foods kind of vibe, especially with the honey drizzle, but the flavors were great. Get it! All pizzas are wood fired and on sourdough crust with option to do half-and-half. They offer gluten-free crust and vegan cheese so they are GF and vegetarian/vegan friendly.

    Jaslean A.

    Overall decent spot for pizza! I was very impressed with how many different type of pizzas they had! The caprese salad was delicious and they were easily able to accommodate my friends severe gluten allergy. The Valentina- which they are known for- was yummy!

    The Aria Pizza
    Kassie L.

    We stopped in to Il Bosco at 11:25 on a Sunday to grab a quick lunch before a matinee at Gammage. They don't open until 11:30 so we waited outside for a few minutes. Our server was great. They're really accommodating about sharing salads and halving pizzas. The pizza menu is a super fun A to Z listing. Each pizza is 12" and perfect for two people. We got the kale Caesar and the Aria. Both were perfect. The lemon on the pizza was so good--an unexpected pop of flavor. My friend had a glass of wine and I was pleased that there was more than one NA beer on offer. Our bill was about $50 for a salad, a pizza, and two drinks. Il Bosco is a welcome addition to the food scene in south Tempe. So happy to see a higher end pizza place--go try it so we can keep them.

    Basil/mozarella
    Jordan H.

    I had actually come here once before and had a 4 star experience. Something about the second visit really clicked. I think the crust is great and there's so many different pizza options to choose from. I'd recommend sharing two different personal sizes so you can try two.

    Fried ravioli
    Alisha O.

    I've been excited for this to open but I am feeling kinda meh on it. It was fine. Service was friendly and there was a nice variety of drink options, though more beer/wine/cocktails than interesting non-alcoholic choices. There is a hibiscus black iced tea that my friend said was really good. For salads there is a caprese, a chopped salad, and two Ceasar salads. I wish there were more of a green salad -- if you don't like Ceasar and want something fresh and green and light with your pizza, kinda out of luck. We got the toasted ravioli which seemed kind of sad. Presentation was very 1980s Pizza Hut, as are the plates. I care more about the food but I couldn't help but notice the cheap cafeteria plates. I got a half and half pizza -- love that they have this option! I found the crust quite soggy. The sausage was just ok and was cooked to where its very small pieces. I love onion but it was a lot and very sweet and soft. They do have a happy hour so I'll come back and try the meatballs.

    Valerie M.

    Came on a Sunday for dinner and cocktails. Although we arrived prior to rush, service we received was quite slow and slim. Finally someone approached our table to take a drink order, when beverages were delivered the ice water I had specifically requested didn't arrive with the other drinks. When asking for a minute more to decide it was like we were then forgotten. Eventuallt we ordered a charcuterie board to start. I will say the cheese was cut into such small pieces it was ridiculous. The tiny cubes and crumbles were more of the size of the chunks of Bleu you might have in a salad dressing. Pizza then ordered, which is tasty. Combinations a little different than the norm. Especially liked the crust which was light, airy, crispy and just nicely done. Fairly decent wine options. Full bar and cocktail suggestions on board by window. Back to the service. Hardly came by to check on how we were doing, refill empty glasses, or remove unused plates, cleared charcuterie board. Finally when it was time to drop a bill, no bill was even presented for us to review. The girl just came to table with electronic device to collect payment. I asked, don't we get a bill and it was then that she offered to show me. When I ordered the ZA pizza I noticed price was 18.90 or something like that. Her device displayed a charge of $1 more than what the menu had listed. So they're over charging for at least one item. Really disappointed with the lousy service, not being presented either a bill to review, OR a minute to do just thar, AND being overcharged for at least one item.

    Tiramisu
    Christine T.

    09/05/2025 Highly recommend making a reservation. My friend and I did not have a reservation on a Friday at 6:15pm, and it was jam packed inside. Fortunately a table was available on the patio. They don't have misters on the patio, so it was quite warm. We started with the Bruschetta ($10.90) - fig/brie/apples, honey prosciutto/chopped fig, and roasted pep & goat cheese. The Gabriella pizza ($17.90) was so good - red sauce, pepperoni, hatch green chile, mozzarella. Love the little kick from the hatch chile, but maybe don't get that if you're sitting outside in warm temps because I was starting to sweat. Tiramisu is one of our favorite desserts, so we had to try it here ($9.90), and it was the perfect end to our meal. After we got our food, we didn't see our server for a little while - I know it was busy inside, but don't forget about the guests on the patio! Overall though we had a good time. My parents love pizza too, so I can't wait to bring them here.

    Morena and Valentina
    Ash T.

    There are so many options on the menu and I like how you can do half and half because all the flavor combinations sounded delicious! Pizza was yummy, but nothing in particular jumped out as exceptional. I wish there was more cheese on the pizza also. Great service though!

    Alba pizza
    Tracy F.

    I love Il Bosco in downtown Phoenix but I would almost say this Tempe one is better! It has a casual ambiance and fantastic food. Service was quick and the pizzas had clearly just come out of the oven! My favorite pizza is the mushroom one with honey- 10/10

    Atmosphere
    Erik G.

    I first discovered Il Bosco Pizza at the original Scottsdale location in October 2018. My family and I went there, and we felt it was worth the drive. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the friendly service, and some of the best pizza I have ever had. I had the Joanna pizza, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Another thing I liked was the versatility of the pizza selection on their menu. However, I did not have any of their desserts during my first visit, but figured I could try them the next time I was in the area. I did not revisit them for nearly five years, and I wish I had not had such a long drought between visits. A friend of my family and I went there after I recommended Il Bosco, after he mentioned he was looking for a good pizza place he had never been to before, to try out. I ordered a ZA pizza, and it was delicious. While I do not remember what my family friend ordered, he thought it was great pizza as well. Since I had not had their desserts before, I had some vanilla gelato. It was some of the best gelato I have ever had. Intense flavor and nice and rich. With how much I enjoyed Il Bosco, I hoped they would eventually open a location closer to where I live. When I heard about them opening a new location in Tempe, I was full of anticipation. The Tempe location opened on August 11th, but I did not get the chance to visit until today. One of my closest friends joined me, along with his girlfriend; we had a great time. Even with the new location, the high quality remained intact. Our server was friendly and always ensured we had everything we needed. I had some vanilla gelato with chocolate sauce on top. While it was great on its own, I will now opt for the gelato with chocolate sauce going forward, as it makes it even better. Il Bosco Pizza is one of the finest pizzerias in Arizona, and I will never have another long drought between visits ever again. They are just too good. I am looking forward to future visits. If you are looking for a great wood-fired pizza place, I highly recommend Il Bosco Pizza.

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    Delicious every single time! Love the new location, staff is wonderful, too. It's turning to be a staple of ours!

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    Great pizza....so many more to try...the restaurant has a cool vibe. We will be back. Staff were super friendly.

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