I've been a bunch of times for takeout and took a seriously picky foodie friend this past weekend. Everything I've had here has been excellent and I mean, excellent. In the past I've had the margherita pizza, eggplant parm and fried calamari. All good. This weekend we had the comp tapenade, beef carpacchio, lasagna and one of the pizzas (can't remember name -- had olives, art hearts, ham and ?). All delicious. The lasagna was so delicate but melded perfectly with the sauce. My very particular picky friend LOVED the place. Seriously loved it. read more

Try this hidden gem. I haven't had the pasta yet but the pizza is amazing and have been told from friends the pasta is the same. After talking to the owner last month he is suppose to start offering delivery soon. read more

Just tried their fescolina pizza. Awe yeah... Tasty definitely coming back later, haha read more

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Oh my goodness. This place is so, so great. The service: A+. The owner (manager?) was out and about amongst the tables the whole night making conversation, asking if everything was OK, and just making it a welcoming experience in general. It is a very small restaurant - only about 8 tables - but, still. The man made an effort! A really sweet guy who cares 110% about his business. The dinner: A+. The pizza was melt-in-your-mouth delectable. Thin, tasty crust topped with just the right amount of lightly seasoned marinara, fresh mozzarella, and ripe toppings (mine were mushrooms, spinach, ham, olives - OK, I know ham can't be "ripe", but you get the point). I ordered the small, which was still pretty big...I think 12"...and I seriously ate 6 out of the 8 pieces. My stomach was saying no, but my tastebuds craved more and more. My friend also had a pizza, and enjoyed hers just as much. The dessert: A++. This gets 2 pluses because the owner brought us a complimentary piece of tiramisu in addition to the cannoli we ordered! Let me tell you, both were straight out of an Italian kitchen that goes back generations. My grandmother made a tiramisu close to this one...yikes! Did I just say that out loud?? *flushes* Too bad I don't live in Phoenix, because this would be my new favorite place. But, now I have something to look forward to when I go back! read more

I have been here twice and my recommendation is to have any of the pastas. My friend had the lasagna and said the noodles just melted in his mouth. I had the penne al vodka and the sauce was perfectly creamy. I had the pizza on my second visit and it was definitely good, but not the best I have had in this city. That being said, the tiny restaurant (there are literally only 5 to 6 tables all nestled against the kitchen) oozes charm. This place is hard to spot, but worth the try. read more

Best pizza in Phoenix. The only negative is that it's in a rougher area but this shouldn't discourage you from trying it out. The staff are incredibly friendly and they have a decent selection of delicious beers too. read more

It was my first time here and I really wanted to see the metro pizza myself - and oh my goodness! You can watch the person rolling out the dough and turning it into a 39 inch pizza. The pizza was delicious!!! I want another metro pizza! Got the Sausage with Broccoli (the sausage is amazing here - please try), the pizza with the Artichoke, and their Vegetarian pizza. All were delicious! They also start of by serving you bruschetta (thumbs up). I ordered a pasta dish with mussel and calamari - sauce was great with a hint of heat. I decided to get dessert to end my meal - Creme Brulee. Man, am I stuffed! But the food was fantastic! So glad I finally tried this little gem so I can come back. I must add that our server was awesome - super attentive and answered our first timer questions. Lastly, the bill arrived with a rose for me - awwww moment and I also got to take the balloon home too! Not only did I fall for their food...now they really captured my heart! I'll be back...count on it for sure! read more

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BEST PIZZA IN ALL OF PHOENIX! Seriously, we've tried so many pizza restaurants in Phoenix and this "hole-in-the-wall" place is hands down the best one. We came at around 3 for a late lunch so the place was empty. It is small inside so if you come during dinner, it might be packed. But if you have to wait, it is definitely worth the wait. We had the calamari for appetizers. It was a tad too salty- but not enough to turn you off. The sauce was divine! The pizza was incredible. The sauce was just immaculate!!!!! What I really look for in a great pizza is the crust. Toppings, sauce, all that is easy to distinguish. But you can tell if someone really puts thought in the crust - it's what makes a pizza stand out from all the rest. Like good sushi rice, y'know? The crust at Pizza a Metro makes their pizza stand out like a winner! So, so good! You won't regret coming here. I'd come back to Phoenix just for this pizza! read more

The food & the service were absolutely wonderful, but the night we went, last night, there was a large, very noisy family there, which I felt they were quite rude by being that noisy.... I wish they had more consideration of others around that were there that night. When some people go out for dinner, they still think that they're just at home, & that they can be as loud as they want. : ( read more

I meant to write a review of this place a while back. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner based on the reviews on Yelp. I called ahead, fearing it might be crowded, because we were both starving. The man who answered the phone (possibly the manager or owner?) was very friendly, said that if we were coming right then he could save us a table, and took my name. We immediately went there, and, amazingly, even though there were a few people seemingly waiting outside, he really did save a table for us! We were seated right away. I was kind of surprised how small it was--it may be a good idea to call ahead to see what the wait is like. Anyhow, we ordered a pizza (forget which one....it had prosciutto (no clue how to spell that correctly) and arugula. It was DELICIOUS! We also ordered the special, which was a seafood pasta dish that had scallops and shrimp. I didn't try it, but my boyfriend said that it was quite good. Oh, and I believe we also had an appetizer--a tomato, basil, mozzarella salad. It was very tasty as well. The pizza had a thin crust and was very delicious and flavorful. I almost ate the entire thing, and it was a pretty big pizza. It was that good. We were pretty stuffed after the meal and decided not to order dessert, even though I was mildly curious about it. But, despite that, the manager (?) or owner (?) brought us tiramisu, on the house. It was extremely creamy and delicious. I officially love this place. Everything was so good, and the service was excellent and so friendly. Since then we've ordered take-out pizza from them, and it was equally as delicious as the first time around. Highly recommended! read more

What a great place to have pizza and pasta. You will get surprised by the size of the restaurant. However, you will get more surprised by the taste of their pizza. but,, as a date place? well.. I am not sure about that. when you don't care about the "intimate" mood.. Or if s/he is a gourmet, the taste of food will provide the "intimacy" that you want. lol read more

This is hands down the best Italian place I've ever been. I've never felt more loved and welcome into a restaurant. They served there food with love and it was an amazing experience. PLEASE try this place if you are in the area, it's worth a drive too. read more

I went there yesterday with a customer. This guy said it doesn't look like a lot, but wait till you get there. My first thought was, how the heck are we going to get in here. It was busy but there was a table around the corner. Very small place, but the people there are super nice. That isn't even half of it. The food is OMG. We both had a salad, and then split a pepperoni pizza. I was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other things I have. Everything that I saw them bringing out looked so good I wanted to try it! Trust me people, as you drive up, you may think twice. Do yourself a favor. Get out of your car. Go inside. Enjoy some amazing food. read more

In a reasonably late scramble for dinner, this pizza place was quite a find. The location isn't altogether promising, right next to a Circle K and tucked in an itty bitty end in a strip mall. There are only about 7 table. Yet the owner, whose service was excellent, makes the most of the situation. The wife and I split a margherita pizza. Out first, though, is the appetizer, which was small pieces of pita-like flatbread served with balsamic vinegar served over a tomato and celery salsa cruda. Nom. Worth eating in for. The pizza itself was a thin crust... The crust was decent, the cheese was good, and both the basil and tomato very fresh. It must be nice having ready access to fresh versions of both year-round! We were very happy with our meal. Pizza A Metro should be on your short list for a good Italian pizza in the area. read more

Outstanding - I wish I had more time to write reviews of all the places I go - but I just wanted to share a quick review - in a nutshell - definitely a go to place! Yes, the area is kind of shady - and its in a seedy little strip mall - but come on - if you are an adult then get over it. Food was great, service wonderful and accomodating. Only "negative" was there isn't a bar you can sit at while waiting for your table. We sat outside at the little table on the sidewalk and had a drink, The owner told us that the crowd in the rest of the little stip mall wasn't the classiest. It was totally fine. I never saw the bill so I can't say for sure what the pricing was. I am pretty sure it should be 2 $ signs. Some reviews say BYOB - but those reviews are very old and I think before the current owner. You do not need to BYOB/W read more

Hidden gem for sure! Beautiful Margarita was so friendly and helpful. This is a take out order! Ordered and enjoyed the small wait. Pictures to come when I get home read more

We are from out of town and chose this place based on reviews. SO GLAD WE DID! The food was phenomenal! Homemade bread, pizza and pasta! Even the cheese on the pizza is homemade! Our favorite pizza ever was in Milan and the pizza here was the first time we felt like it could come close! We had a large party and everyone was thoroughly impressed with the food - lasagna, gnocchi, ravioli, vodka sauce, chicken piccata, calamari, ensalata caprese, and even the tiramisu! All of the portions were generous as well! Best part is the customer service was stellar! We come from an Italian family and are extremely picky on Italian food and this place is legit! Don't miss out! read more

We had a really nice time here. The place is small. I was immediately impressed when I saw the wood-fired pizza oven. The owner served us personally and couldn't have been nicer. We had a pizza with mozzarella, meatballs, and sausage. The pizza had really excellent flavor, and I was very impressed with the quality of the meatballs. The little char on the crust from the wood oven was magical. My only complaint is that we didn't leave totally stuffed. We got the 2nd largest pizza, but the pizza is so flat that it isn't too filling. The other dishes and appetizers were really expensive, so we didn't get anything else. We aren't competitive eaters or anything, we just like to be full and have some leftovers. Am I greedy? Maybe. It was delicious, so we would definitely go back. Next time, we'll get two, smaller pizzas. That would be good. read more

This little tiny restaurant (which I NEVER knew was there!!) is definitely tied for the best pizza I've had in Phoenix. The penne alla vodka was amazing as well. Two small pizzas and two pasta dishes filled up the 4 of us to the brim! Great atmosphere, reasonable prices, amazing food and excellent, friendly service...I'll definitely be bringing my family here the next time they visit Phoenix! read more

So my friends and I wanted pizza OMG this place hands down has the best pizza we got the huge pizza 3 different flavors all were good. I never could think that broccoli on a pizza would be so good. read more

Pizza A Metro - Best pizza yummy crust - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! We just saw this place driving by, were hungry, and stopped. What a find! Great pizza and homemade meatballs. Margarita accommodated all our requests and made some very helpful suggestions. Food and Service- Fantastic! We will return read more

So Boyfriend's birthday rolls around and it becomes a challenge - with every restaurant he chooses is closed on Mondays . . . a grim evening seemed to be ahead. Alas Yelp to the rescue - "How about here . . . they have tiramisu" . . . "Um ok" he responds. (ok this isn't exactly how the conversation goes, but you get the point). We pull in . . . a little nervous - next to a sketchy Circle K - Really? we both think This small (less than 10 tables, and only 3 that have four seats) Italian place made our night. First the food is really fantastic - clean, not over done, and fresh. I had gnocchi - this was the real stuff. He had lasagna - it made his night - filling a void for a lasagna that he had in Italy (the closest other option is in Seattle - not so feasible!). The sauce was really great fresh - rustic - tomato sauce. Also - the bread starter has us wanting to back for pizza - so tasty! The service was great and personal (nothing like the owner telling you the background of the restaurant) Also - the owner was truly gracious and kind to his hard working staff. Gabriel (the lead chef/waiter/server) seemed to put his heart into service. When he learned it was BF's Birthday he took back the check (even as we said it was not necessary) and removed BF's dessert from the bill. This restaurant deserves support and patronage - it is truly fantastic. Put the sketchy Circe K aside. read more

Caprese Salad was just so so. The tomatoes were similar to the type that you see on a burger and not enough basil or oil. LOVE the complimentary pizza crust bites and olive/tomato dip. the crust bites were soft puffs that made me excited for what the pizza will taste like. Pizza Meatball was delicious, great crust consistency and just the right amount of sauce to cheese to meatball ratio. I know its a small mom and pop restaurant, so I feel a bit bad for saying this, but I thought the service was too slow. read more

I called in a pasta order ahead. I tried two dishes. The chicken parm and one other dish. The sauces were tasty but a bit on the salty side as the other reviews have mentioned. AND I LOVE SALT!! I don't know what it was but the staff (owner and cook) were both very nice but for some reason I felt awkward in that place like I was an unexpected guest. Then again, I'm a younger, sharper dressed, fine watch, imported car kind of American boy and this strip mall isn't in the part of town that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside.. It wasn't enough to turn me off but I did feel weird being in there. The food was good overall with the exception of being really salty. At least it isn't bland and has flavor. I will surely give them another shot and try the pizza... read more

If you're looking for great food, and a hole in the wall place, this is the spot for you. Looks can be deceiving, and this would definitely be a place you'd miss. If I could only pick one spot for ZA in the AZ, it's here. I can't imagine anyone having a bad experience here. This place is way to good for the neighborhood it ended up in, and that's kind of what I love about it! Mmmm... Zaaaa... read more

Absolutely Fantastic!!!!! When we moved into the downtown area... we ordered a pizza from here to be delivered on moving day. It was so delicious, I almost inhaled it! The crust could have been a little bit crunchier (seemed a tad bit soggy from sitting in the box.) -- but, still NOT BAD. The sauce was delish... the cheese tasted fresh... and the basil on top added the perfect flavor! It was more pricey than a typical pizza chain... but, definitely worth it for the taste. I'd like to visit the actual restaurant sometime soon! read more

We were celebrating a birthday, so the 10 of us decided to take a chance with this place. From the initial conversation my wife had making the reservation to the time we received our check...the service was outstanding and friendly. Now about the food, we ordered pizzas and I thought they were outstanding. Good crust, flavor and sausage was thinly sliced. The 16 inch pizza size did appear smaller than what 16 inch pizza are at other establishments. Try it and don't let the outside appearance or location keep you from going in. read more

95 reviews? Guess there's nothing I can say about this gem that hasn't been said. We ordered the cheese pizza which is a really inexpensive but delicious tasting Margarita pizza sooo good. We also had the vodka penne with tender big pieces of rendered bacon, tomatoes and fresh basil. The vodka sauce was creamy and seasoned very well. They included a ton of grilled french bread and cutlery because they knew I was staying at a hotel. They were really sweet and very fast at getting all that food ready for us. It says on their website and on the yelp search engine that Pizza A Metro delivers but they don't. Not a big deal though the food is totally worth going to get yourself. read more

Everything I've had from here is AMAZING!!! The location is tiny but it works!! I'm so glad to live close by!

Just a great little restaurant with good service. I had the spaghetti with Italian sausage and veggies and it was delicious. With a nice glass of red wine only $21, very reasonable. I'll be back to try their pizzas and homemade tiramisu! read more

Pizza A Metro - Wine and small appetizer - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Checked it out the other night and it was wonderful! Service was fantastic and genuine. Pizza was out of this world. Can't wait to try the 39in pizza for our next party. As we're eating my son says, "can this be our new pizza place?" I think it is now! Great work. read more

This truly is a"hole in the wall" restaurant but don't be put off by the neighborhood or you'll miss out on a convivial and delicious meal. Wood fired pizza leads but don't skip past the gourmet salads and the other entrees ,especially the pastas and save room for dessert. read more

Been here a few times now for take out pizza and pasta and dine in as well. The food is on point especially the Penne Vodka and the Spaghetti Bolagnese. The pizza is great too and the owner is very welcoming and even recognizes you after just a couple visits. read more

Great food! A welcoming atmosphere and great service! Had the pizza last time I was here and pasta this time, both are delicious. Really recommend :) read more

Pizza A Metro provided amazing catering for a recent event. The pasta was perfection, having the right amount of sause and spices. The salads were very fresh. The pizza was AMAZING....a whole meter long. Such a fun way to eat pizza. The toppings were generous and high quality unlike other pizza joints in PHX. The meat lovers is my family's favorite.Their menu offers an excellent variety of top notch Italian favorites. Looking forward to our next FABULOUS meal. read more

Wow! This place is great, and in such an unexpected location. I work over here, and I am thrilled to find a great place to each lunch. Working on the West side means not many lunch choices for sure. I called in my order of a pepperoni pizza. When I arrived, I was greeted with smiles, hellos, offered water and tea. I actually got to watch them make my pizza. I was concerned at first thinking, I called this in, why isn't it done, but it only took five minutes to make. They use fresh dough, fresh homemade sauce, and using the pizza oven took no more than five minutes. I will be back here many times for sure....totally impressed. read more

While the entrees that I have experienced at Pizza A Metro (the penne, the ravioli) were merely competent, their pizza is truly a work of art, one that rivals Bianco's. Unlike Bianco's, however, you don't have to wait three hours to get your food. As a matter of fact, if you phone it in, it'll probably be waiting for you when you arrive. And what a treat! A real Neapolitan Margherita pizza, thin, springy crust wood-fired perfectly and topped with a light sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella and basil. This is food heaven to me. As far as the location goes, I don't understand what the big deal is. It's right next to I-17, and everything around is all freeway stuff. Gas station, Circle-K, Jack in the Box and Days Inn. Grubby? Yes. The ghetto? No, not really. read more

Really, where else can you go and buy a delicious, thin charred crust, meter long pizza? It ranks among the top few pizza places in the valley such as Bianco and Cibo. Don't blink driving by or be thrown off by the 7-Eleven adjacent or you will miss it! A must try pizza locale for sure! read more

Not as good as Pizzeria Bianco, but pretty damn good--and you don't have to wait 3 hours. Try the giant metro pizza if you're throwing a party! read more

Visited for the first time today based off of a recommendation. Not much from the outside but the food speaks for itself!! Their service was also exceptional. We will definitely be back. read more