I visited here last Sunday afternoon with my ex-husband. We ordered a Pan Crust pizza and were told it would take 45 minutes to an hour. I was pretty hungry so I also ordered the Shrimp Caesar Salad, that I got a glimpse of as a waiter carried one past us, to nibble on during the long wait for pizza. The salad was ok....mostly lettuce and dressing. There were about a dozen nicely seasoned shrimp on it but certainly not enough for size or the cost of the salad. The pizza was ok too, but it was NOT worth waiting 45 minutes for...nor was the whole meal worth $50.00+ for one 12" pizza, one salad and one iced tea! read more

Can you say discrimination? Why has Oregano's eluded the west valley??? We eat pizza too! I am a little miffed that you cannot find a good pie on the west-side. Peter bluck piper, pizza slut, domino no's, Pucky Johns and a string of mom and pops that make Tombstone look gourmet! Streets of New York used to be a good pie but they are slipping bad! We do have La Piazza Forno which is delish but they are hard to get into. Why I like the Oregano, I first came here on a blind date. Message, no matter how many times your friend says he would be perfect for you slap her face and run away! The best thing about this guy was that he suggested Oregano's for a Saturday lunch. I had never partaken in the deliciousness of Oregano's. He ordered basket of fries, UFOs (no longer on the menu), & a pepperoni pizza. Big guy this was appetizers! I tried the fries they were tasty, the UFOs I fell in love cheese stuffed artichokes dipped in batter and deep fried oh yeah baby! Sadly I must morn their departure. Then the pie yummy and I just love the square cut reminds me of home. Illinois! I had ordered the baked ziti one of my favs and now I don't recall his food order It was another kind of pasta. Let me just tell you the ziti was colossal! Humongous! I barely at a 4th of it, I see a doggy bag in my future. Not iron jaws geezus he ate a basket of fries, half a basket of UFO's and 3/4 of a Med Pepperoni pizza plus all of his pasta and the bread bowl! I was scared to get close I thought he might eat me! I love the Iced tea to it is china mist passion fruit and it's fantastic. I will definitely be back, On a side bar I never order the deep dish on a dine in. The deep dish Stuffed One-O is fabulous, call ahead and get it togo. I usually call about 1 and a half hours before I want it and get it hot and delicious! read more

Generally my mornings consist of hitting the snooze button at least 5 times. Getting out of bed is a difficult thing for me to do. But remember being a kid? When there were those select days that getting out of bed wasnt hard? First day of school, Christmas morning, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer when the hot neighbor would do her swimming and sunbathing before work... ahh, those were the days. Tomorrow will be one of those days when i dash out of bed... why? Because by noon, i will be at Oreganos stuffing my face with a Veggie Wedgie & Sweet Potato fries. As a grown up, It's the little things in life that get me out of bed. (Though, that swimming & sunbathing MILF might also still do it too.) I've never had the pizza at Oregano's... in fact, since i have had the Veggie Wedgie, I may never have anything else at Oregano's. Thanks to you, sweet Wedgie of the Veg... i will sleep with visions of sugarplums... no wait... eggplant, goat cheese, roma tomatoes, spinach, portobellos and feta. Ahhh... i'm looking forward to you already. Zzzzzzz. read more

I must confess , I play pretend.Sometimes at restaurants I pretend that I am really eating in a one of a kind local joint that only those in the know frequent. That's how I feel at Oreganos. I love that it has that it has a kitschy air about it,I love the use of suprisingly tasty ingredients , I love that I can bring young or old family members and everybody is happy. Oreganos rarely dissapoints and on this past Sunday , mi familia was quite satisified with our food and drinks, and the fast service. So kudos to Oreganos making my afternoon tasty as well as as easy. read more

There's no end of fancy schmancy pasta places out there, with the accompanying fancy schmancy price. Even when they're not so fancy, you still are left wondering why you're paying so much money for a bowl of something that's essentially noodles with a spiced tomato and onion sauce poured on top of it. Look, I LOVE my Italian food, and I certainly like visiting the Old Spaghetti Factory as well as Babbo's on occasion, but even these places leave me thinking that their price is a bit inflated. It left me wondering whether or not there was a "cheap pasta place" out there--a joint that would serve up a decent noodles and sauce for a price that I would expect for noodles and sauce. Oregano's--this is IT! If all you're looking for a simple bowl of pasta like Nonna used to make, you need to order the "Bollo Pasta" from this place. It's bottomless, and the dinner version is $6.99. The marinara is a little spicy (Southern Italian style), but really great. If you're hungry, your $6.99 will get you as much as you want until you're ready to unbuckle your belt and go to sleep. This is the best bang for your buck Italian that you will find in the Valley, hands down. Is it the absolute best pasta taste? No, but for a few bucks, you can get satisfying pasta 'till you want to basta. Oh, and their pizza is pretty good too. read more

I'm a Jersey girl and I have to admit that I've been spoiled by NYC and Jersey pizza. The pizza here is not what I've known as pizza. When they say pan pizza, it's more like a deep dish and it's swimming in cheese. The flavors were not bad but I was disappointed. I also tasted the chicken parm and it was okay. I did have a great Cabernet from Sonoma. read more

Disappointment after disappointment! Long wait time to be seated.. longer time waiting for our dinner. Chicken parm was so tough I couldn't cut through it with my knife. Waitress giggled when we asked for a discount on the chicken plate. Beer cups were poorly poured not filled to the top. Do not recommend unless you want to be disappointed, but to each their own. read more

Yes, it's annoyingly crowded all the time Yes, the wait staff will all turn and say "HI!!" "WELCOME!!!" "WE'RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE!!" when you walk through the doors. Yes, the food can sometimes take quite a long time Yes, it is a bit more expensive than other pizza/pasta type of places However, despite all these things, I FREAKIN' LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! I only order three things from Oregano's. 1. Alfredo the dark with chicken 2. Unlimited marinara pasta bowl thing with meatballs and peppercini's 3. Pizzooookie. Yummmmmm The food is ridiculously large, so I find this place is much more affordable when I split an entree with a friend. But yeah, I love this place. read more

Our waitress Aimee was the best! She was training with Calvin but she was so nice and friendly and was very attentive. She said it was her first day and she did great! She has been the best waitress we have ever had :) read more

OK pizzas, bird-attacks during the meal, long wait... People would tell me I just "have to try Oreganos". So, I finally went. I don't really understand why everyone said it was a "must try" restaurant. FOOD: The pizza slices are good, but not exception. They were a little on the burnt side but yet, not hot when they were brought to us. SERVICE: I felt like we had to flag down the server everytime we needed something. Drinks refills took longer than they should have. There were 2 of us that went for lunch and we were there for over 2 hours. Ridiculous... AMBIANCE We sat outside and were continually attacked by pigeons as we tried to eat. It was kinda of noisy too because the place was packed... even outside it was loud. (You would think the noise would have kept the pigeons away). read more

My friend David and I arrived at Oregano's around noon on a weekday. I was hoping there would be outdoor seating, as natural light is so much better than fluorescent lights for food photography! Luckily, there were open tables on the back patio, so we were showed immediately to a table protected from the sun by an umbrella. David was quite surprised by the fact that we didn't have to wait. In the past, he'd waited for anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour to get a table. Oregano's is notoriously busy--and w/notoriously slow service. Aside from being HUGE, the menu is packed full of dishes. Surprisingly, there are no mozzarella sticks listed under the appetizers. Instead, pick from items like stuffed mushrooms and Italian guacamole, each averaging around $5-6. We passed on the appetizers, going right for the heartier stuff. David suggested we have pizza, as he'd had it in the past and really enjoyed it. We considered getting a whole pie, which is available in thin, pan, or deep-dish crusts. Specialty pizzas at Oregano's are particular inventive. Take the 'Frisco, for example ("A tomato cream sauce covers this baby, topped with spiced feta cheese, bacon, diced roma tomatoes and cheddar cheese"), or Grandma G's Rosemary Chicken Potato ("This family favorite is made with our red pepper pesto, Grandma's special roasted garlic chicken, diced roma tomatoes, gorgonzola, sliced potatoes, havarti, our four cheese blend, caramelized onions and fresh rosemary"). David also ordered a small dinner salad ($2.99) for us to share. Our waiter explained that the salad would take longer than the pizza (huh?), so he said he'd have things timed so that the salad and the pizza would arrive at the same time. After we put in our orders, I watched as other tables were served their food. A number of other diners ordered salads, each of which appeared to contain a serving of greens more suited for a giraffe. Fewer tables ordered pastas, but a couple options there looked pretty good. I'm not such a ricotta fan, but if I were, I'd be ordering the Big 'Ol Ravioli for $9.29: "A large 6" ravioli (1/4 lb) stuffed with ricotta and other Italian cheeses, slathered with our meat sauce, then baked with cheese on top." Just thinking about it makes me want to play Frisbee... If you're not hungry enough for a flying disk of stuffed pasta, go for some layers instead. Four different lasagnas, all priced at $9.29, seem like a good options for those who are willing to wait 30-45 minutes for a special dish. The chicken lasagna piques my interest, while the artichoke version combines an unusual ingredient in a very traditional dish. I wouldn't expect that sort of risk at a chain restaurant in Phoenix, of all places, but it's good to know that such options are available. In addition to the pizzas and pastas, Oregano's covers another base w/sandwiches. The sandwiches seem pretty typical of what you'd find at your local college pizzeria: meatball and Italian subs. In terms of quality, though, these sandwiches appear to be a step or two above University Pizza and Wings, the likes of which deliver to drunk coeds until 3 a.m. Oregano's subs are served on 10" rolls or focaccia. By the time I'd finished daydreaming and people watching--half an hour later--our food had arrived. The small salad was really anything but. The two of us still had leftovers, so the small salad would probably be a good side for three or so people. The fresh mixed greens contained nary a brown leaf. Topped w/tomatoes, red onion rings, and a surprisingly large portion of crumbled gorgonzola, the salad is a different take on the ho-hum house salad. I didn't fill up too much on salad, as I had pizza sitting in front of me. Each pizza turned out to be a quarter of a full pie, and each massive slice was served on a large, circular pizza tray. No matter how you eat the pizza, it's pretty darn good: the crust is very thin, but it's not crackery, and the bottom has a tad less char than I prefer; the cheese is mild, chewy, and a tad stringy; the toppings are fresh and plentiful. The amount of sauce may have been a tad much, and I also found it too sweet. If the marinara sauce doesn't satisfy your sweet tooth, the one dessert at Oregano's will. The pizza cookie is a half-pound cookie topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream. For $4.99, this dessert is easily enough for four people. While Oregano's food is above average, the food is not worth the epic waits so common for a table at the restaurant. In a rush, Oregano's is the last place I'd want to eat. But on a leisurely night, when I don't mind waiting too long for a table or for my meal, I'll head back to Oregano's for its friendly service, reasonable prices, and above-average food. read more

I have to say the people in Phoenix really love their pizza. On any given night, Pizzeria Bianco has a 2+hour wait, Cibo has an 1+ hour and then there's Oregano's with their ridiculously long wait as well! Several people had recommended Oregano's for their Chicago-style deep dish pie, so this particular Thursday night, my coworkers and I came here for their stuffed pizza which takes 45 minutes to bake! Here's Oregano's menu description: "The "piece de resistance", we take a deep dish, add a light crust and fill it with cheese and fresh ingredients. We cover it with a layer of thin crust and top it with a tangy sauce. This "stuff" is so good, it'll take about 45 minutes, but it's worth it!" How could we resist? So, we order a few things to nibble on to pass the time... Mrs. Gibbilini's Original Spinach Salad Wings of Fire Bistro Classic Pizza and of course, the stuffed Numero ONE-O Pizza Salad, Wings, Classic Pizza....ok, nothing spectacular, usual chain restaurant tasting food. An hour passes, where's the Numero ONE-O? We ask our server, she tells us it's on its way. Another 15 minutes, it looks delicious and HUGE! One bite, it's still cold in the middle! What!?! No we don't want to wait for a new one! I wish we had gone to Cibo instead! read more

This place is OK. Pizza is decent. Usually takes a bit longer to get then I expect. Service is usually pretty good. Nothing special about this place. It does have a loyal following though. I don't know why. Is it the grossly over sized menus? The old swing/big band era music playing in the background? The pizzookie? I dunno. I'd be more tempting in returning here during non-peak hours, because when this place is slamming, there is a long wait at door to sit and a longer wait to get the food. read more

Not as good as the hype but still pretty good food. Service was great and they have good lunch specials which is nice. The thin crust pizza is the best pizza on the menu, and the wings are good as well. Not a fan of the pasta but don't really like pasta anyways lol. read more

Jessica and her crew were awesome! Went above and beyond to make me feel welcome, great service, fast. (:

This is a tough one. This restaurant is a lot of fun, has reasonable prices and very good food. Unfortunatley you can expect a wait of 1-2 hours seemingly anytime during the week, night or day. Even take-out usually takes over an hour! I suppose that's evidence of the restaurant's overall quality, but their general nonchalant attitude about the situation has frustrated me to the point that I rarely even bother with the place anymore - which is too bad, because they probably have the best wings I've ever tasted. read more

Amazing amazing amazing. I absolutely love the food here and the atmosphere. Staff is great with greetings and farewells. I visit here no more than maybe once every two weeks but no less. They keep it cool inside so keep a jacket handy! Servers are always super friendly with their service and are always professional. I do have my favorites that are a must-see! Nate the manager is fabulous. Takes care of me just like a server would. Literally can walk by your table and offer to fill your water for you and check up on you. Wonderful service. And actual server I must recommend is Miguel. I have had him serve me on majority of my visits. He's so great and sweet and never forgets a thing. Always friendly and talkative. This place is a must! read more

It took a lot out of me to write this review because I love oreganos so much and I always have a good experience but tonight I was very dissatisfied and disappointed! We were told it would be a 30 min wait to be seated outside and an hour wait to sit inside so we chose to sit outside since we had our son who was sleeping. we waited over an hour and sat there and watched 4 tables open up and we were never seated. my son woke up from his nap was upset and at that point we decided to get up and leave and once I said something they had the nerve to say they were just about to sit us down when those tables were opened up for 15-20 mins. Maybe If they weren't so busy talking to each other and paying attention then they would of notice that all those tables opened up. AND the guy had the nerve to say if you want to leave you can just leave. Never going back to the oreganos on camelback again! read more

Terrible service! Was told a wait time of 20 min then out of nowhere we were told it's an hour after already waiting and seeing other people go ahead of us and it was just me aour one other person head hostess was rude like no other was being picky about who she wanted to give a table to or not and just blatantly lied to our faces read more

Eating a Oregano's is something I will always do and never pass up. Time and time again, the food and service is excellent and so incredibly welcoming. Sometimes the waits are a bit long but I will always wait for a table here. read more

If you love waiting 45 minutes for a table for horrible service and mediocre, overpriced Italian food, then this is the place for you. The staff loves to keep people waiting for appearances, even when the restaurant is empty. The last time we were there, we waited almost a half an hour for a patio table. 80% of the patio tables were empty and most of the staff was standing around with nothing to do. The host finally came back to us after 20 minutes of waiting and said, "You guys wanted a patio table right?" "Yeah," "Ok, it'll just be a few more minutes," with no explanation. We just got up and left and haven't been back since. Don't bother. There are too many other options in the area with better food and service, as well as shorter wait times. read more

Currently sitting in the restaurant writing this review While in Phoenix for a business trip my husband said I HAD to eat here. So glad I listened to him. The atmosphere is awesome, the music (old 30-40's tunes) is amazing and the food..... YUMMY. Best garlic bread I have ever had! You will not go home hungry that's for sure. Portions are huge! Definitely recommend read more

I can't believe it's taken me 4,762 visits to this Oregano's to finally get my lazy ass to type out a review of this place. Perhaps it's the overall indifference, and everyday-ness quality to this place that explains. FOOD --- 3 stars SERVICE --- 3.5 stars ATMOSPHERE --- 4 stars PARKING --- 1 star Oregano's isn't bad nor terribly good --- but it falls in the middle as an average lunch or dinner option. Portions here are big, but quanity does not equal quality. I find it to be infinitely better than most other Italian chains (the BARFY Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill and Carrabba's), but not quite at the level of Maggiano's or Il Fornaio. The food here is OK, although there are a few standouts. * Alfredo the Dark pasta with the poblano peppers. * Lady is a Scampi pasta * Pizza Cookie (or whatever it's called) * Italian Fried Potatoes Btw, that last item is their cutesy name for waffle fries. Being the waffle fry whore that I am, I have to say these are quite good. The baked sandwiches are OK --- the beefstro and stuffed turkey being one of my usual orders. The pizza is OK as well. Being a thin crust lover, I find the crust at Pizza Heaven and Pizzeria Bianco to have a better-tasting texture. It's almost a little too thin (read: cheap) here. Kind of like notebook paper. How do I know? Because I've tried it. The salads here are big, so be warned. Can't comment on the taste though because I haven't had them. The 1950s swing/jazz motif, tomato sauce cans, and loud t-shirts can be charming in a campy kind of way. But what I like most about this location is how they preserved the "Damen/Herren" bathroom signs from when it used to be some kind of Bavarian wonderland. Among the cons here are the parking NIGHTMARE and sometimes hellish 1 hour-plus waits (on Mondays even!). This place is ALWAYS packed. I do not understand why there are only 15 parking spots here for a restaurant that easily seats over 100. They must expect all their customers to carpool together in mini-vans. But even so, they should know that NO ONE in Central Phoenix would be caught dead in a mini-van. The parking shortage has caused nearby businesses to post bitchy signage warning Oregano's patrons not to park there - resulting in the traffic BOOBYTRAP that is 10th St. Drivers must dodge slowly moving cars and waddling Oregano's customers weave in and out as the tiny parking lot leaks out onto 10th. Staff here is always quick and freakishly friendly and cheery -- kind of like the drones at Jamba Juice and Cold Stone Creamery. It's kind of cute, but borderline annoying that it seems trite. But there are plenty of a-holes at other restaurants so I'm not complaining. So there you have it. Not exactly great, but I will be back soon. Visit 4,763 is coming up next week. P.S. For stalkers who care, Phoenix Fire Department DOES eat here often. In fact when Melinda sees a fire engine parked outside she always requests a table close to the firefighters. She thinks those guys are "en fuego." read more

Please Oreganos, come to Cali!!! I love this place sooo much. Everytime we come to Phoenix for spring training, I salivate knowing what's coming up...OREGANO'S!!! We always have a bigger party when we come and they do everything they can to accomodate us. This last time, we screwed up and gave the wrong number of people and when they tried to sit us, we didn't fit so we had to wait a little longer for another table. The manager came out to us and gave us a free appetizer (fried ravioli with jalapeno cheese...WOW!!). He didn't have to do that since it was our mistake. But, another great reason why I love this place besides the amazing food. The ambiance is great. It reminds me of an old 50's italian joint. They have your basic Italian food...lasagna, noodles, pizza. Ill stop there. Pizza. Yummo. They have thin, pan and thick crust. We ordered the thin and it was perfect. Can't complain and this is our go to place. **Only reason they are getting four stars is the parking and wait. It can get a little long for the wait so don't come hungry...you will get grumpy (MEEE). Parking sucks too so you will have to find a spot on the street somewhere (this location is not in the greatest areas of Phoenix so lock your car). read more

Fabricated hype is the theme for this restaurant chain in Arizona - they intentionally select (nearly) all locations with insufficient parking and insufficient building size to accommodate their customers. Once you're on the lengthy waitlist along with a small crowd of others, they want you to think.... wow, this is a happening place! But the pain doesn't stop here. The hostess has strict but unreasonable seating rules. Example: she wouldn't seat my party of 4 at a 4 top table because 2 people were parking the car. Not even 30 seconds later, she seats a party of 2 at that last remaining 4 top table. Then, of course, my 2 missing people walk right up and we have to wait 25 minutes for the next available 4 top table. Great policy, Oreganos! This self-styled Chicago theme restaurant offers deep dish pizza, but they're quick to point out how long the wait is for the pizza (likely after you've waited a long time just to get a seat) and so the vast majority of their pizza sales are thin crust. Not bad, but the reputation for great Chicago pizza isn't exactly "Chicago thin crust". Wall murals are entertaining, as are the self-deprecating T-shirts worn by the staff. Food is very average, and the menu is quite decorative. On the whole though, it's all hype and little in way of substance. read more

90 min wait for a take out order on a Sunday night. What a joke. This is the 2nd time that we have encountered absurd wait times at this location. Especially frustrating for a very simple order for only 2 people. read more

Yes, Oregano's is a chain. But I have learned that it is kind of how you measure success in the Phoenix area. It is an Arizona chain, and therefore not as bad as other national chains. So, I'm going to go ahead and be honest and say that I love it! My favorite favorite favorite thing is the Pablo Picasso salad. It is so yummy. It has fabulous tortilla strips, seasoned chicken and a delicious dressing. I am not a salad girl but could most definitely order just this salad for my meal. My roomie and I usually go too far and are so excited about the salad that we end up ordering the Chicago Deep Dish Pablo Picasso. It is yummy but a bit much. I usually end up eating a piece and taking the rest as left-overs (which isn't a bad thing). Like some other reviewers, I also enjoy the VERY large glass of water that they give you. Just one of those small things that gets me. The outdoor patio is quite nice and the servers are usually very friendly. It is a good place for big groups, although they won't seat you unless your entire party is there. Yum- Pablo Picasso! read more

This review is solely based on hostess service at Camelback/7st location. We were so hungry and craving pasta from Oregano's. Knowing that wait can be long, we called as we were three minutes away to make sure the wait is not going to be 40 minutes. The guy on the phone told me that they had several tables inside and few outside. We pulled in three minutes later and based of hostess greeting us, I should of known it will not go well. She takes our name, barely greeting us and does not tell us about how long the wait will be at all. I see tables outside but she is not even going to check and see if they are available. Five minutes in, we change our outside table to inside one since at this point we are not getting seated. She changes it without telling us again, how long the wait will be. At this point, I am super hungry and getting a little frustrated. I finally ask another hosted who was cheat cheating there, how long will out wait be? She tells us 20 minutes! I was so mad at that point. Empty tables, which I can see with my eyes and after ten minutes of waiting they tell me, oh the wait will be 20 minutes. The place is clearly slow. I know that sometimes they might not have enough chefs, servers....but please. This was such an awful experience. My time and money are imported to me as they are to everyone else and when somebody disrespects it-not good. We walked away, as I was not ready to leave my money there after that treatment. So sad as I wanted the pasta and I always had good service at this Camelback Oregano's! I recommend that hostess get some additional training on how to communicate, especially when you are working in the industry where hungry people are at your door at all times. read more

This is one of the true Arizona restaurants, and I recommend this place to anyone from out of town. Well, anyone in town too. The staff is extremely fun and nice, which is hard to come by these days. The food is awesome. gigantic portions, but all the better to take home and enjoy the next day (or two...). The pizza and salads are my favorite, and of course one cannot forget the glutenous wonder of the pizza cookie (formerly the pzookie). This brings ooey gooey goodness to a whole new level. The only downside... Its size, but that is part of their schtick. Get there early, whether it is lunch or dinner or expect to wait a long time. Trust me though, it is well worth it. Oh and parking sucks too. Again the food and service are worth it the inconvenience. **All the locations are great, the mesa one (one of the newest locations) is probably the worst, but I say that with a grain of salt. It is still better than most of the restaurants out there. read more

Why won't Helen Keller drive? Because she has to park in a shady neighborhood every time she goes to Oregano's. But other than that I hear, I mean, I see her signing that she loves the meatball sandwich and pizza this place has. Service gets a little slow because this place is always packed but if you get the stuffed mushrooms it makes it worth it. Also, they only have one dessert, which makes it easy for your date to choose...or sign read more

Service was great, food was slow. Pizza is good. Dessert is great. Atmosphere is really fun. Good for a family dinner.

The food is good. Even the sandwiches. However recently something seems a miss. My big rig pasta was not up to par. Noodles were doughy and chewy and clearly different sized than the old method. The chicken was in huge chunks vs the old shredded style. Sauce watery but still spicy. Disappointing since this is a place you are willing to wait for. Staff is also so young and distracted with one another at camelback location. You feel a bit like your cramping their style. They are busy gossiping and making their after work plans so when they turn to attend to you with the over the top smiles and same question they asked only moments ago, it's a little annoying. Kid friendly. Long waits. But now inconsistent food... Drops a notch for me. I'll give it another try before I take these guys our of my rotation. We usually get take out anyway. read more

I came here with pretty high expectations. I had heard great things about the pizza and was excited to try things out. The parking at this location is kind of annoying. There is a small lot behind the restaurant and other than that there is a neighborhood you can park in. but make sure you read the no parking signs to avoid getting any tickets. We didn't call ahead or anything so we had to wit 40 minutes for a seat, but it was fine because we just sat at the bar. It was pretty crowded considering it was a Saturday at 6:00. The staff were very friendly and accommodating though. When we were seated I ordered and appetizer, the stuffed mushrooms. We were informed that the deep dish pizza took 40 minutes to make and I wanted something to munch on. The appetizer was super yummy. The sausage was a little spicy for my taste, but still really good. When our meal came out the pizza was definitely the best part. We got both thin crust and deep dish pizza and I enjoyed both. We got a pasta as well and I thought it was just meh. I wouldn't order it again. We got the cookie dough dessert which was also delicious. Overall the meal was super good, and the staff are really nice, but if you plan on coming (especially on a busy night) make sure you have a while to wait. read more

I HEART Oreganos... The best thin crust pizza Ive had.. salads great... service awesome... I love the wines and the waiters that know them:-) PS.. aka let you even sample.. Friday nites on the Oreganos patio... with a good pizza pie and wine.. one of my favorite things:-) read more

Here's how a recent lunch date went down* Hungry Friend: OMG Hay let's have lunch! Me: Ok! Where? HF: Oregano's!!1! Me: Ok! **drives to Oregano's lawl.** Me on Phone to HF: Hi, I'll be there shortly. I had to park 53 blocks away. HF: Pwned! Oregano's is awesome. Try the Boom Dip (Spinach Artichoke Cheese Dip) and tell me otherwise. The Meatball Sandwich? Takes a couple of days to eat it all. Delicious pizzas, salads bigger than your freakin' HEAD. You can't really go wrong. If you order one of their Cosmopolitans, bear in mind that they will only serve you 2 due to their potent nature. (I'm not sure if this is some sort of Urban Myth, but I heard it from this guy that my friend knows) As illustrated in my little playlet above, the only bad thing I can say about Oregano's is that the parking situation... how to put this kindly... sucks. Tow away signs from neighboring businesses abound. The last time I went, I literally had to park 2 blocks north of the restaurant and hoof it for a while. At least I had some sort of activity to work up my appetite. If you go on the weekends, prepare for about an hour wait during dinner hours. You may also want to arrange for a shuttle to and from your vehicle, wherever you may wind up parking. *This may or may not have actually happened. read more

I like Oregano's. I don't LOVE Oregano's but it's not their fault my Mother is from Staten Island and I therefore am genetically predisposed to prefer pizza I can fold. Lance S. and I went here last night to binge before starting a 10 Day "Master Cleanse" fast today. Something I never noticed before, but highly appreciate, is that their wines by the glass are VERY inexpensive. Since I made the switch to wine as my exclusive drink of choice a couple years ago, my restaurant bills have pretty much doubled, but at Oregano's I can go drink for drink with Lance and his tall Bud Lights without being the asshole who added $30 to our bill in booze, so that's always good. As I said before, I'm not crazy about their pizza, but their appetizers and salads are delicious, and they have a gigantic cookie on the menu so you can't really go wrong there. I haven't tried the pasta either, but that's another type of food I have impossibly high standards for restaurants to meet, so I'm probably not the best critic. Basically, Oregano's is a great place that everyone likes. If you think you don't like Oregano's, there's something wrong with you. You should probably go to Oregano's, get a $5 glass of house white and some apps, and work that out. read more

We were a family of 4 and just so happen we had to have a server who was really not attentive, food took forever, guy server, I won't name who he is, checked on us once then when we were almost done he just snuck in and dropped the check, didn't ask if we need anything else, didn't fill our drinks, a lady waitress who walked by I ask for refills which I wish she was our waitress because she was nice. I use to come here for lunch Everytime during work and sat at the bar which I never had a problem, dining room service sucked today that's all I have to say. read more

Went on Valentine's Day , obviously busy no surprise. Waited 50 minutes for our food while other ppl after us got their food. Waitress barely came and checked on us. Got food wrong 2 times and then found hair. read more

Second time ordering to go. Disappointed that the food was not ready. I was a bit late for pick up and still had to wait for part of my order. Shouldn't be this complicated if I ordered and given an expected time for pick up. Spent money on food that I had to wait longer for. read more

This review is based entirely on a stuffed Chicago-style pizza that we got to go. It was DELICIOUS. I can honestly say I can't wait to order it again. When we called, we were given a time an hour and a half later to come pick it up. This is not the place to go if you are in a hurry. I'm pretty into the whole Slow Food thing, so I don't mind waiting. I know that good food takes time. Hell, Chicago-style pizza should take at least 45 minutes, if it's done right. If you know it's going to take awhile, it's easy to mentally prepare for it. Now, if I was absolutely starving and went to this place not knowing about the notorious wait...then I might have a problem. I liked what I saw when we went to pick it up.. the interior is cozy and fun. The patio was hoppin', and they have an outdoor bar. Some guy was going around with little pieces of fresh, hot pizza to tide everyone over. WARNING: It may look like cheese but it's not...at least not when we were there. I am a pretty strict vegetarian but had to laugh when I ate it and discovered there was pepperoni underneath the cheese. Next time, I'll be sure to ask. :) read more