People stand in the hot AZ in line outside of these Oregano's and I just don't get it. But then again they do the same at Olive Garden. They have OK food and respectable service, even though one of the servers whisked away 2 out of 3 salad bowls while there was clearly over half of one of their large salads quite visible. Then even though we said WHOA the over zealous server (who had his thumb in the eating area of the bowl) tried to put them back down. We insisted he bring new bowls and he couldn't understand why. My sandwich was decent, the pizza I felt very over priced. It's one of those places I'll go back to if friends insist but I will do my best to steer the party to a better restaurant. read more

Usually don't have an issue at this location. On Monday at 6 pm, was told the wait would be 30-45 minutes for our party of 8. 1 hour later they tell us that they are waiting for a party to leave. Meanwhile smaller parties that arrived at the same time finished their meal and left. After 1 hour and 25 minutes they said there were still no tables available. Went across the street to another restaurant and was seated immediately. Not sure what the issue was to why they could not accommodate our larger party. Disappointing as we usually have a good experience. read more

5 STARS FOR THE HALFBAKED COOKIE AND ICECREAM DESSERT! I know it's all about the pizza here, but honestly I can barely remember it after finishing with that halfbaked wonderfulness. If you get it, SHARE it and definitely go half and half. Half chocolate chip and half white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. That being said. We ordered the stuffed deep dish Numero-One-O pizza, and honestly although it was good, it was just TOO MUCH CHEESE. Once you slice into it, it BLEEDS CHEESE. Sorry to be gross, but the cheese was literally pouring over the side of the pizza tray. I couldn't even get more than one slice down and I am a pizza eater. Seriously. I've won contests. I will go for the thin crust pizzas next time and leave the massive stuffed pies for those who like their cheese through a straw. Overall, great experience. Our server was friendly and put up with my silliness and jokes and even threw in a few herself. We had drinks and wings to start with, so we didn't mind waiting the 45 minutes for the stuffed madness, and the whole evening was just as merry as could be. But, I seriously think the cheese factor needs to be disclosed before allowing someone to order the stuffed pie. Definitely will be back! read more

Shortly after posting my last review I was contacted by a very sweet member of Oregano's customer service department. We were invited back to try the Gilbert location with a certificate for part of a meal. As someone who believes that customer service can make or break a company, we decided to try again. Our last trip a few days ago was much better. We still had a wait for three of us on a Tuesday, but this time our server was right on point and took great care of us. He definitely turned things around and we will be likely to return sometime in the future. Even after having to listen to the hostess loudly talking(and swearing) to her personal friends at the booth next to us for the whole meal. Again, no manager in sight the entire time we were there. We just wanted to thank them for the certificate and compliment our server. This place isn't that big, where are they all hiding? All in all I can appreciate that they took the time to make things right. The wait and foul mouthed hostess kept us from having warm fuzzies about this place but we'll be back to satisfy our pazookie craving soon. read more

Although the service is somewhat slow, its mainly because its so busy. The atmosphere is awesome, and the pizza always tastes really fresh. Be careful. The hot hot wings are very spicy. read more

This review corresponds to my first Check-In to Oregano's. Outside of the wait times, I've not had a bad experience @ Oreganos. The food was good, the people were friendly and I had a good time. This visit was no exception. Even when my wife got meat in her minestrone soup, the situation was handled impressively well. I've known for years that my wife is a VERY picky eater when dining out, she left all smiles and so did I. It's one of few places I go to with "stuff" on the walls that I don't find obnoxious. Keep up the good work. read more

Theres 2 things i don't like about this restaurant. 1) Waited 57 minutes just to get to my table. 2) The shirts that say "Legalize Marinara". But there are many things that out number those 2 things. The servers are nice and friendly, but when they are busy it seems like they rush. The garlic bread is amazing!!! Maybe the best garlic bread I ever ate. The lasagna was pretty good, but you have to wait 1/2 an hour to get it. The all you can eat pasta bowl was good, like always, and if you can't eat a second bowl you can just bring it home free of charge! The meatball sub was HUGE, my dad could only eat 1/2 the sub! But what kind of trip is it if you don't get the pizza cookie? The pizza cookie is the best dessert ever!!! Words can't describe how good this restaurant is. read more

To whom it may concern, I visited this location last night which usually has excellent service and hospitality. I came inside the restaurant with my friend expecting to be acknowledged and seated right away, but instead, we were waiting for about 10 minutes without any service. Several servers noticed us but did nothing to help us find a table. I have never experienced such neglection from a foodservice operation before. read more

Amazing food! Authentic tasting Chicago style pizza. The wait time for your food is a lengthy, but totally normal for this style. Cute decor! Worth the wait! read more

I've never been disappointed with the food or the service. From the greeting at the front, to the bar and on to the restaurant the service was superb. Our waitress, Mikala was very nice and did a great job suggesting an appetizer and dessert. We will keep returning for sure. read more

Artichoke dip was great Pizza was really on par with what I've had in Chicago! Great flavor, crust not soggy, full of toppings Long wait, but given the options in the area, understandable. At least they come around to bring you some pizza samples while you wait! read more

Good pizza and pasta. Fast service but perhaps too fast. I like to enjoy my salad before the table is crowded.

I can safely say that Oreganos has the best stuffed pizza in the state of Arizona. It takes about 45 minutes to bake, so on top of the general 20-60 minute wait for a table... just make sure you come on a night you have plenty of time and are in the mood for a good time. While you wait, there is a full bar with staff that will be happy to greet you and offer a drink. The location isn't huge, almost 40% of the seating is available on their patio (along with a second, much smaller, outdoor bar). read more

This is the only restaurant in town that I've had to wait for a table. That's not a bad thing, just an observation. A note on the food... I'd go with pizza over pasta here. I've had both, but prefer the pizza. Pizza comes in thin, stuffed, or thick (pan) crust. However, if you want a LOT of pasta, order that because you won't be disappointed with the vast quantity of food that you get. Try to save room for dessert. The "original pizza cookie" is just like a pazookie from BJ's, but possibly bigger. A note on the service... If you order a dish that has a long prep time, they are good about letting you know ahead of time so that you're not wondering where your food is 45 minutes later. read more

Enjoyed the weather outside today and sat outside on the fake grass patio for lunch. I ordered the Oreganos fav Jr salad and the sausage pesto pizza, I did however manage to convince myself that I was too fat for a pizzookie(though I don't recommend you talk yourself out of it...I've been regretting since I left!) The salad was amazing like always. This particular pizza I tried for the first time! I loved the sausage, very full of flavor but could have had a few more on it. The tomatoes were good as well. But the pesto sauce...kind of lacking. Not too flavorful, couldn't really tell it was there. But I am never disappointed by the tomato sauce pizzas...do try. This location is great to visit because they are usually not "as" busy as the other locations. read more

You can definitely tell by other Oregano's reviews I am a huge fan of their food!!! But tonight's experience was simply AMAZING!!! the food was awesome, but the service was TOP NOTCH!! One of the people in our party has a dairy allergy, I know I know we went to an Italian restaurant cheese cheese cheese, but our waitress Gina knew the answer to our allergy questions, everything from the bread to the sauces, she even pointed our an item we had ordered that had dairy mixed into it and got us a different dressing!!!! Gina you made this one of the most enjoyable outings I've had in a long time. read more

Unreal how good this place is. All the negative reviews about waiting is too bad. Most great places have this problem. Go at odd times or expect a little wait. The place is cool with a nice outdoor area. Our server, Drew, was awesome. The pizza was amazing. I love mushrooms and that mushroom pizza packed on portobellos. The pesto penne came in a bread bowl and we added sausage and man did it have great flavor. It was our first time there so we got a free dessert. The baked cookie was so amazing. read more

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I echo the previous reviewers - excellent pizza/salads/soups. Cute Americana ambiance. But also, there's BEER. We must not neglect to mention the opportunity to imbibe quality beers at this fine establishment! I savored a pint of Sierra Nevada while promptly finishing half a pie (it's thin crust, so I'm not as big a pig as I sound) and THAT is what pushes my lunches there from good to great! Hint: The wings are just okay, so save your belly real-estate for the pizza/beer! read more

I love these kind of places! Lots of personality, a large menu (literally!), and great food. I hear they usually have long waits, but our wait didn't seem too bad since some others in the group came earlier. A couple friends and I shared the stuffed 'shrooms which had great big flavor. They are not the normal small mushrooms that have a few things stuffed inside. These are large mushrooms with lots of ground beef (I think?), basil, cheese, and tomatoes. We also shared a large salad... I forgot what it's called, but it had chicken, cilantro, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts (I think?), tossed or served with a light caesar dressing. The salad was huge, even for 3 girls, and we had a pretty decent amount leftover. Lastly, we had the pazookie wannabe. The cookie was slightly undercooked, but it made of a nice ooey-gooey sweet dessert! :) I was told service is usually not that great at Oregano's, but everything seemed to line up fine that night. Things went well and our server was pretty good! Soo, this place gets an A! read more

This is my favorite Oregano's. I have frequented at least 3 others. The girl who checks me in knows me by name, and the waitresses always come around to offer drinks while you're waiting (something other Oregano's are not as good at). I always start with a Pablo Picasso salad, which I have never had a problem with (probably ordered at least 20 of them by now). Never old salad ingredients- always fresh! My husband loves the calamari. Only once did someone complain about an appetizer- it was our last visit and my mother-in-law and her brother said the Quacatoni (sp) was too salty- but I loved it and thought it was like usual. The pizza (pan!) is to die for, and the drinks are always made strong. Additionally, a group of 6-8 people always only spend around $120-140, including multiple drinks and appetizers. How could you beat that??? Of course the wait times (never less than 30 minutes and up to 70 minutes during busy times) made me want to give it 4 stars- I really wish they took reservations- but there's a reason why they're so busy! I usually try to go before or after the 6-8pm rush. The waiting staff (at this location specifically) has ALWAYS been fantastic. I am a frequent Oregano's eater (1x a month) and this location's service is above others. Overall: Worth the wait, great service, food, and prices. read more

What's not to like about this place? This is always a favorite of our family to go to when celebrating a special occasion. We haven't had a bad meal, or drink, here yet. First off, you have to try their house margarita. There are unique (a splash of beer is added at the end when they make it), potent, and very good. The Big Beefstro Salad is a great start to a meal. Tender slices of warm beef mixed in with greens, diced jalapenos, cheese, caramelized onions, and dressing makes this a great salad with a little heat. To my surprise, the wings were really good. All of the wings were drummies. They were deep fried and very meaty. All of them had a nice crisp to them. I got the Italian Gold ones. It is a honey mustard, BBQ sauce. Besides BBQ, this my second favorite wing sauce now. The Chicago-style pizza is also a must have. Make sure you order it in the beginning because it takes time for it to cook. But the time to cook it is all worthwhile in the end. It's the best Chicago deep-dish style pizza I have had in the Phoenix area. Lastly, you can't go wrong with the pizza cookie for dessert. The cookie dough is gooey and warm. The cold of the ice cream compliments it perfectly. A must have. Combine all of these with pleasant servers in a great setting and you have a great place to unwind after a long week or to celebrate something special. read more

My family and friends all love Oregano's. The food is always excellent and the servers are always super friendly. My all-time favorite dish is something that isn't even on the menu anymore but they still make it on request - the Pasta Basta. It's penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts and spicy feta. I always ask for a spoonful of pesto right on the top. Y-U-M-M-Y! It's a huge portion so I usually just eat half and get the other half boxed up. It makes for good leftovers the next day. We don't usually get dessert at restaurants, but make an exception at Oregano's and always get the pizza cookie. My favorite is half chocolate chip, half white chocolate macadamia nut. I've tried to make it at home but it's just never as good as at Oregano's. Other things we've had that are excellent: Guacatony, garlic cheese bread, wings, Bistro Classic pizza, baked ziti, Italian sausage sandwich. All locations are almost always busy, so expect a bit of a wait. It's well worth it though. read more

First time here visiting with friends from the area and I was pleased, very happy! Pals got the thin crust pizza - SO good! --and baked ziti, I got the Alfredo the Dark with chicken (spicy, creamy, totally different) and shared a Beefstro salad (spicy too, but fresh and rich with oniony goodness). The portions are huge so be sure to share or have leftovers. We ventured out and tried the white pizza with bacon, but it was a bust. Dry and not much flavor. Spoke about it with Shawn the manager and he was gracious and kind and took it off our bill. Our server was sweet as well, so we are coming back for the good grub and excellent service. read more

Oregano's is a very suitable upgrade to Olive Garden. Having branched out and tried even more Italian places I still feel confident that this is a "pretty good" Italian joint, not super authentic but good. The pasta sauces are pretty bland, though my wife and I always get a Pablo Picasso Salad (Very Big serving) to share and then something else to share. Their pizzas are pretty good. I love the Carne Asada Street Pizza, very fun fusion pizza. It is a bit of a long wait during dinner rush and weekends, but we are in and out in about an hour before 7 on weekdays. Good value for the food as well. read more

I've been going to this delicious renowned Gilbert pizza spot since I was a kid. They were here before all the development and served amazing pizza.. I'm not even sure where to start? If you're a deep dish fan, look no further. I couldn't even finish a slice of their mouth watering deep dish.. And even recently, my thin crust pepperoni didn't stand a chance against my friends and I.. The service is always great, the wait for food depends on how busy they are. 9/10 times they are fairly busy, but are well staffed. Be prepared to wait as they don't take reservations, so go have a good beer at their bar! I always finish our pizza adventures off with one of their pazookis that are good for three+ people. Hands don't a great atmosphere in downtown Gilbert! read more

Oregano's is a favorite of anyone I take there. And, I think it's the only place where I would actually order a salad. (The Vino Bambino? is awesome!). I'm a guy, but was talked into having one of their bellinis(sp). If it's a girl's drink, it's quite a potent one. And the pizza is wonderful. We've tried most of them. You have to sit outside to get the whole experience. I don't think I would ever sit indoors. read more

Retro Chicago Italian, Sausage Rigatoni, thin crust pizza, GREAT bruschetta ! Busy but worth the wait. Good service & huge portions. Authentic Chicago Italian. I am a fan,, read more

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After half a dozen or more visits we finally sat outside on the patio - fun Friday night in December. We were feeling daring so we tried one of the specialty pizzas (Carne Street Pie - good, too much cilantro for me though) and were not disappointed. We shared a salad and the best friend calamari in the Valley! The lines for Oregano's are long so we usually visit before the big crowds hit. We've never been disappointed in service. My reason for only 4 stars would be, the smoking area outside (or a least where people elect to smoke) is too close to the tables. Unfortunately we were there at the end of meal for a large group of smokers. The first half of our visit we had to breathe through our mouth as the cigarette smoke almost choked us out. (Have the smokers stand further from the patio exit and problem solved!) read more

Amazing food! I went for my birthday with my family and they left the two pizza Cookies off the bill!

Come for the atmosphere, stay for the good food and friendly staff. This is a REAL Italian restaurant, portions are big and everything we have tried has been very flavorful. It's not fancy but great for the whole family. Which we prefer. Nothing seems overpriced like some Italian places. I recommend to just walk and try a bowl of pasta with meatballs and garlic bread. If that doesn't make you feel warm inside then you need some help. read more

Very much enjoyed the atmosphere. Service was good and food was excellent. Shared a big salad between four people and were provided with three different salad dressings. Recommend this site and restaurant. read more

About 8 months ago I stopped eating here because the pizzas were becoming consistently bad. In April I decided to give it another try and since then I have been ordering more and more often since the pizzas have been becoming consistently better and BETTER. Whoever is making the pizzas in the kitchen now is a huge improvement from before. The thin crust is my fav. Props to the hardworking guy back there making the pizzas better every single day read more

Oregano's - Pizza Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food is excellent.... service is friendly.... atmosphere is pleasant. Oh, and drinks are eeeeeexcellent.... :) I would recommend going during the "off" hours. Like maybe 2pm on a Sunday when you can get seated quickly. Otherwise the line is out the door and halfway down the block. Love their food.... but I don't understand the hype.... and I certainly would not wait an hour or two to be seated. read more

Good service, awesome food, great atmosphere. This is our new favorite Italian restaurant read more

Thought I we were going to have our first "negative" experience here. Odd as they have been consistent at the sun coming up each day. Our order took forever and a day. Turns out the waiter had a minor medical challenge and our order got pushed back. They were very, very apologetic and covered the entire meal. We love their thin crust pizzas, the attentive service and overrall festive atmosphere. We will be back again and again. read more

Oregano's is fantastic! If I could give them more then 5 stars they would have it! I visited the restaurant with my mother twice in a 5 day vacation, and couldn't complain about a thing.! The service, table AND bar were superb. While on the wait list (45 minute wait, with lots of people in the main entrance) they brought out mini slices of pizza for those waiting... Who does that? Just all around a wonderful experience. They're amazing! Korbin was our server our first night; and definitely helped sway us to come back with all his suggestions and knowledge of the menu.! The staff were tidy, efficient and super friendly! read more

Pizza is really good. We've tried a bunch of different apps and none are really good. Only go here for the pizza

Brian is the BEST server EVER!!!! 10/10 recommend coming here and having Brian as your bartender!

Always great food & service!! The atmosphere is very casual & comfortable, love the outdoor seating!!

There was a slight mix up on our order, but management went above and beyond to correct it. Great tasting pizza. Definitely going back.