Best pizza in the Valley by far!! My husband (from New Jersey) has said multiple times that Sal's…read morehas the only pizza in Phoenix that's good - he has high standards, but I agree with him that the best pizza is at Sal's. He usually gets a plain pie (pizza with cheese), which he says is great, and I have had several different kinds of pizza during our visits to Sal's and each one has been amazing - plus, they have garlic powder at each of the tables. The calamari and tiramisu are also fantastic!! The service is always great - our servers are consistently friendly and helpful. The place is super cute and homey and can accommodate both big and small parties. It's a good thing that Sal's is 20 minutes from us, or else we would probably be here at least 3 times a week, something that would do considerable damage to both of our waistlines.

We had 4 years to think about Sal's, so glad we made it back to the area to have Sals awesome…read moreofferings. We ate here twice this visit. 1st meal. I had the Meatball sub which had the perfect ration of meatball to bread and sauce and melty cheese. Could not have been better. Sis had Spaghetti and meatballs, also very good. Great sauce. 2nd meal. We ordered the upside down Sicilian pizza with meatballs which was impressive. The lite bready crust was delicious and cheesy and sauce. The real winner that meal though was the pasta-Linguine Gamberi E Salsiccia. Fat juicy shrimp, sliced sausage, tomato, peas and a creamy wine sauce, terrible pic taken because we couldn't wait to dig in. It was so, so yummy. We did have the antipasta salad with balsamic dressing which was also phenominal.

Pizza was great. We had veggie toppings and they were fresh. Nice friendly staff. Very simple…read moreplace but that was made up for in taste, price and service

This is kind of a bare place in a strip mall. The service was good. No complaints at all. The…read morepizza looked really good. On the way home the car filled up with the smell of garlic. The pizza is good. But there is so much garlic on it, I wonder if there is any garlic left for sale anywhere in the state. There is so much garlic, my wife who LOVES garlic is noticing there is too much. I don't know if this is a fluke or if they accidentally quadrupled the amount of garlic they normally put on a pizza, but holy smokes. If it did not have a garlic farm on it, the pizza seems like it would be very good. I also ordered chocolate lava cake. They are outstanding. We also got some ibc root beer. Also great. Just pull back on the garlic. Some. A Lot. PLEASE!! I included a picture too because the pizza just looks so delicious! Thank you

I was here over the weekend and food was delicious along with service. I came in today just to get…read moretwo cookies of theirs and the best service always even while just grabbing two cookies! Amazing staff all around

Disgusting pizza We…read moreboth got the 3.14 pie day cheese to try a new pizza place. Neither of us could get more than half down. It was very nasty. I feel sick. Something tasted like anchovies and the dough tasted like it had too much yeast. I could see more sauce than cheese. I came hungry and that's how I'm leaving. I saw tables with half eaten pizzas inside and out, so I don't think I'm the only one.

Thank God i found Buono's. Just like i remember at the Mesa location many years ago…read more Awesome pizza and great service!

My Husband and I were in the area for a medical procedure and we were starving by the time it ended…read moreat 1. After a brief Yelp search o found this spot with excellent reviews. Let me tell you, the 5 star reviews are ON POINT. I literally felt like family being here! The Owners and staff have to be some of the friendliest group of people I have ever met, and not only in. Restaurant environment. The food itself does NOT disappoint. My Husband and I ordered a 6 piece Hot wing and the lunch special of 2 slices and a soda for under $8 (plus $.75 per extra topping). I ordered a slice of pepperoni and a white cheese, the Hubs got a jalapeño/pepperoni and mushroom. Topping were plentiful, the flavors incredible and the crust super crunchy. Just like we like it. Anytime we're in the area this will be an ABSOLUTE go-to! Try it, you will NOT be disappointed! P.S. the leftovers taste just as goo

Food, service was exceptional. A must visit. We had the meatballs and pizza which were delicious…read more Added in some wine and a craft cocktail for the finish. Now we know why it's called Crave. I need another fix.

We went to Crave last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. When we were seated, I let our…read moreserver know it was a special occasion. She immediately told us the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes (we arrived at 7:19 and they close at 8), which already made the experience feel a bit rushed. We ordered a deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza, a Caesar salad, fries, and water. The salad and fries came out quickly and were good, but we waited until 7:52 for the pizza. During that time, several staff members including what seemed to be a manager, were loudly yelling back and forth across the restaurant about staffing and schedules. With no music or TV volume, it was impossible not to hear, and it felt very unprofessional. Meanwhile, our water glasses sat empty. I had to ask three separate times for refills, and the third time I actually had to get up and find our server at the bar, where she was sitting, still discussing the schedule. When the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. But basic things like Parmesan and pepper weren't offered. I had to flag someone down to ask. And even though we'd just received our food, the lights on the patio were turned off while we were eating, and we were brought a box very quickly, which felt like a not-so-subtle hint to leave. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service and atmosphere really took away from what should have been a nice birthday dinner for my daughter. Very disappointing experience.

Great Italian restaurant! We have been there multiple times…read more Never disappointed! Food is excellent, service is wonderful and great atmosphere! I do recommend going on a weekday however, because it is ALWAYS packed!

The food is good, and as a caregiver I was so tired and wanted to get food I onew was good…read more So I ordered thru instacart door dash. Literally, I paid for a $32 salmon Entree for and only got a piece of salmon - no veggies, no rosotto - nothing!!! For the vegetarian I ordered a simple 16" cheese pizza for $23!!! Instead I got friggen pepperoni all over it!! So not only id we NOT get what I ordered and paid for, I threw away over $85 with tax & tip!!! Chat GPT says: 1. Put ticket on long counter. 2. Place every item next to it. 3. Compare items to ticket. 4. Only bag after verification. (e.g., NOBODY will pay $32 for a piece of salmon!!!!! 5. Write customer name on receipt. 6. Make sure driver picks up correct order. ---------- Take Order Read Order Build Order Line Up Order Double Check Confirm Hand Off - Success!

If you're from NYC you understand pizza. It has to be thin crust and crunch when you fold it,…read moregently dripping oil down your hand as you go in for the bite. Yum! Brooklyn Vs hits the spot. Perfect heated up the next day or eaten cold, yum! Friendly staff and lots of seating. Very convenient location plenty of parking and lots of tables inside. Warm ambiance inside i always get it to go though. When craving good pizza this is the place to get it!

I've been ordering from this location since they opened. I knew I was taking a risk ordering on a…read moreFriday night, but the attached photo is what they must have considered acceptable to give a customer. My by the slice choices were thrown on top of an already cooked plain cheese pizza and barely cooked. The ham was cold, and the pineapple literally fell off the slice when I picked it up, indicating it was thrown on top. The cherry tomatoes on the Margherita were raw and there wasn't a single piece of basil. Completely lazy execution.

While heading out to another pizza joint one night, saw the lighted sign for Salerno's and did a…read morequick u-turn.. so happy we did! Plenty of parking. Upon entering place is a bit 'open' and warehouse style but the staff are welcoming making the place warm and inviting. Food: ordered the small (8 slices) Chicago cheese with sausage. Surprised it was a round pizza and gal said all others are, just this size isn't. Shape didn't deter from taste as so gooey with cheese and the Italian sausage is home made! They have a good selection of wine, beer and a bar for cocktails. No bar to sit at but plenty of tables. A good selection of items to purchase: Italian ragu, pasta, ice cream- spumoni!!!! Definitely a return visit as loved the pizza and they also have sandwiches.

My daughter took cheerleading in the same strip mall as Salerno's about 20 years ago. Wow and still…read moregoing strong!! That's when we first ate here. We saw they were from Chicago where we are transplanted from. Also, the name was like Salerno butter cookies. Idk if they are related. Anyway, the amazing food items we enjoyed were the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmesan. To my surprise was the creamy garlic salad dressing!!!! It tasted just like Tonelli's in Northbrook, IL where I grew up (except Salerno's wasn't mint green). Fast forward 2026, WOW, it's been about 5 years since I've been here because we are no longer in the area. I happen to be close by and decided to get some of the creamy garlic dressing and a side of meatballs. As soon I got home, it did not disappoint!! The homemade meatballs smothered in for real marinara sauce and the homemade creamy garlic dressing I put on top of a bed of crispy romaine lettuce with croutons. They had not changed in flavor and quality!! Thank goodness!! The hostess greeted me right away and took my order which was ready in no time at all!! The interior was updated with the casualness the Chicago transplants enjoy. I'll be back sooner than later!

Great pies here, coal fired ovens make for great flavor…read more Had to take dinner to-go. Saturday night and reservations were scarce Much better taste hot out of the oven but still tasty to-go

I've been here before and it was good, but the service this time was terrible. I was getting lunch…read morewith my mom, and we got there right when they opened. I don't know the server's name, but it was a guy with black hair and a little facial hair. You'd think since we were the first customers, the food would come out pretty quick, but it took almost 40 minutes. It doesn't take that long to make a 12-inch pizza and a chicken salad. When my pizza finally came out, it was barely hot. Then about 5 minutes later, the chicken salad came. Like, really? Took 40 minutes to make a small salad. I wouldn't have minded the wait as much if the service was good, but it wasn't. The server barely checked on us, and I had to signal him just to get refills. After we finished eating, we had to wait almost another 20 minutes for the check because our table was getting ignored and I had to signal him again The food is decent, but the service this time was terrible.

CRUST... I mean, with a name like that, the crust had better be good, right?! Well, I'm happy to…read morereport they absolutely understand what's up -- and they even offer a gluten-free crust that is seriously next level! We were lucky enough to be seated with Kailey, who also happens to be GF, which made the whole ordering experience so easy and fun. It's always such a treat when someone gets it and can help guide you through the menu! To start, we shared the bacon-wrapped shrimp as an appetizer (I skipped the bread, but my husband happily took care of that part ). The shrimp were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor -- such a yummy way to kick things off! For my main, I ordered Nicky's Burrata Pizza with the GF crust and holy smokes... this pizza was incredible! It had the perfect little kick of spice, the burrata was dreamy, and the crust? PHENOMENAL. Like truly -- you would never guess it was gluten-free. Total pizza bliss! And because we clearly have zero self-control around good pizza, we were way too full to tackle dessert there... so we took the GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte home to enjoy later. Let me just say... WOW. Ooey, gooey, rich, chocolatey perfection. And once again, you'd never know it was GF! All in all, this place was a huge win for the gluten-free crowd. Amazing food, great service, and a crust that absolutely lives up to the name!

We made a 6 PM indoor reservation by phone, and the hostess who took it was very kind and…read moreprofessional, which made us look forward to returning. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to that first impression. We were seated outside despite reserving inside, and after dealing with several flies around our food, we had to request multiple times before finally be moved indoors - carrying most plates ourselves. Once inside, service felt disorganized. Salads arrived while appetizer plates were still on the table, and several dishes came out cold. Calamari was okay, garlic knots okay. I'd skip the bacon wrapped shrimp. My short rib was extremely tough and cold, so I sent it back. My house salad was not dressed properly and scarce of veg. My son's Caesar salad arrived without chicken, and my other son's pizza also came out cold and in the shape of a pizza peel. Not sure if this is meant to be creative but it does cut down on quality of pizza and taste. Also costs the establishment less. The manager offered a slice of pizza - we accepted. It arrived much later and went uneaten, due to it being a slice of focaccia with melted cheese on top and 2 slices of pepperoni. yet we were initially charged $10 for it (it was removed when we asked). Our server was kind and apologetic throughout, but overall there seemed to be little coordination between staff and kitchen, and no manager checked in despite multiple issues.