Jackpot! Pizza a Metro is that rare joint that gets the basics down right - great food at an excellent value, paired with a charming interior (albeit tiny) and an owner who understands service and customer loyalty. My only fear is that the place will change as more Phoenicians get wise to this gem. Robert O. put it best, you'd have to be a stone cold douche to think that this place isn't [great]. \ read more

This place is very tiny, not pretentious, but not junky and the people are friendly. We ordered the very big pizza, not sure what it is called, but it is served on a wood plank. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were good. I have had better pizza before, but I still applaud eating food that actually tastes like real food in restaurants now days. Several people at other tables were ordering Italian dishes that looked and smelled amazing. I would love to come back and try some of those. read more

Was here for the 2nd time the other night. The food here is awesome! The pizza definitely has more of an authentic Italian feel to it. Got the prosciutto and arugula pizza last time I went. The crust is perfect - it's not super crispy thin - but still light and perfect. Oh, the dessert is pretty awesome too! We ordered a cannoli and tiramisu. Whatever the stuff that's stuffed in the cannoli tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough without being overwhelming. The service wasn't the greatest which is why I'm only giving it 4. I think it was the owner who took care of us, and maybe cuz it was the end of the day or something - but he didn't seem to be in the greatest of moods and wasn't all to welcoming or friendly. We didn't let it get to us. This place is definitely tucked away in a random tiny strip mall on Thomas. You miss it if you blink. But definitely worth the stop to check out. read more

Based on reviews from Yelpers (thanks!), my wife and I decided to eat at Pizza A Metro prior to the U2 concert. The entire experience was excellent. As stated in earlier reviews, the location is in a very small, somewhat ratty, strip-mall parking lot. Inside the restaurant, we were greeted with nicely painted walls, an intimate eating area and an unobstructed view of the kitchen, including the wood fired pizza oven. Our host was the guy in the brown shirt holding the pizza in one of the pictures that were being displayed while I am writing this review. Here's what we had: Bread was brought out with a creative tapenade to pile on. Very nice. Appetizer: Carpaccio. A thin shell of wonderful beef over a pile of fresh greens with just the right seasonings. Mains: I had the halibut special and my wife had pasta with vodka cream sauce. Both were excellent. One minor ding: The sauce with my halibut included olives, capers and artichoke hearts. I think they dumped too much olive juice in and it was too salty as a result. I have a very high tolerance before declaring "too salty". Wine: I had chianti and she had cab. The Chianti was better. Dessert: We passed as we were full from the meal. I would definitely recommend this place and I would go back if I were anywhere near there. read more

Just in town for the night and stumbled across this hidden gem. Awesome service very authentic atmosphere and very reasonably priced. The lasagna was prepared with homemade noodles and delicious chunky red sauce. The Gnocchi was homemade and so were the ravioli, but the surprise of the night was the Vodka sauce absolutely the best I have ever had. I have been to several high end Italian restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego and Pizza Metro was better than all from the service to the ambiance and the food great job. read more

Best pale in town to enjoy some brick oven Pizza and a nice glass of wine. The area is a little sketchy, once you get inside the owner always makes you feel right at home. If I ever move out of phoenix this is one place I will always miss read more

This has been the best Italian food that I have had in years, probably over 10 years. I grew up near Philadelphia, PA, a mecca of amazing Italian food, and this is equally as good if not better. I highly recommend this little restaurant to anyone. I had the Shrimp Romantica (I think that's what it was called) and it was phenomenal. The vodka sauce was probably the best I have ever had. The service was amazing, Margarita totally took care of all the tables and had time to chat with every table. The lady that was sitting behind me had muscles and linguini in a white wine and garlic sauce and it smelled so good I had to turn around to see what exactly she had, because I am sure that is what I am going to have the next time I go in. I will definitely be going back and recommending others to go. Thank you for great service and amazing food. read more

On our way to Sedona, AZ from Long Beach, CA we were looking for a place to eat, more particularly a good pizza place. Under these circumstances, one can drive around till you find what seems to be a remotely good pizza place, or log on on yelp! I prefer the ladder. Great place, great food, but not the greatest location. But as one fellow yelper stated, your car is parked in front of your dining table, so one can keep a close eye. Now to the food. The salad was great and there soup of the day was equally delicious. Now came the pizza. There pizza is delicious.. what distinguishes them from the rest is the how there pizza is prepared... everything is fresh, the dough, the cheese, the pepporoni and there tomatoes sauce is not just the regular pizza paste, this is actually prepared with real tomatoes. Throw it in the wood oven and what do you get... An extremely delicious A+ pizza. Would definitely come back if around the Phoenix area! read more

Great service and the pizza was to die for! We ordered the Hawaiian pizza margherita pizza.

I have been coming to Pizza A Metro for the past ten years. Yesterday I revisited this restaurant and the service was amazing! Margarita was delightful - she was so helpful and welcoming and made our experience so great. We ordered a huge pizza that she recommended would be a better value than two 16" and it was so delicious. One of my favorite spots in town & will definitely be a frequent customer in the future. read more

Definitely good pizza. Staff was sOo friendly. Well more like the owner. He was chit chatting with my friend and and was throwing out all these innovative secret menu items since he knew we were from LA and did yelp reviews. lolz Ended with a blue cheese pizza with white sauce, basil, beef carpacchio and red onions. Taste was definitely different from what i've had. Very original and had that amazing brick oven toast to the crust. A joint like this would totally rock in Arizona but wouldn't fly in Hollywood area due to competition. I do hope they get their names out because the owner puts alot of heart into the pizza.Love it!! food is all about bringing people together and here I was. Price gears towards working class. Should definitely expand capacity to accommodate a bigger crowd. read more

We ordered the "Metro pizza" (19" X 39") for one of the guys here in the office.. The look on everyone's faces was priceless. To see this MASSIVE pizza come in was great. I have also uploaded a pic of it. read more

Pizza A Metro - 19" X 39" YUMMY pizza! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tiny place but delicious! Don't be fooled by the neighborhood. I got the veggie pizza and it was so good! The service was great, the owner himself was out there refilling my drink. Reasonable prices too! read more

I love this place. I only went there because the reviews were so good- its not in the best little stripmall but I live right down the street, so I was willing to try it. I have never had anything there that was less than excellent. The pizza is great, the pasta is excellent and even the stuff like the chicken rollatini, which I usually wouldn't get, was amazing. Everything is super well done and authentic. I loved it all! I wish this place great success, unless it gets too busy and I can't get in anymore :) It is a kind of small space so calling in for a reservation isn't a bad idea. read more

Finally made it here for lunch and it was delicious! I never would have tried this place without a friend recommending it, and I am happy they did. I had the spaghetti carbonara. It was absolutely divine. read more

Terrific wood-fired pizza. Made fast at high temps - as wood-fired pizza always is. That makes it ready in a jiffy for pick-up. However, you need to get there fast, and get home just as quick, to get it in your pie-hole before it turns into a pumpkin. For, as everyone familiar with the Thermodynamics of Pizza knows, the thin units cool fast and sublimate from a combination of different states of matter: crispy good crust. hot liquid sauce and piping plasma cheese into one solid block of cool 'za. The moment is lost like a melted snowflake. You should really be prepared to wish upon that shooting star as you drive home. Anyway, try the Frescolina. It's a classic from Naples with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, and arugula. It is wonderful. You know, it's like eating a pizza with a salad on it. Following the antiquated "Dad-logic", you can tell yourself that the healthy salad negates the ill-effects of the fatty, carby 'za. Really, this pizza is not greasy or fatty, and the crust is thin enough that the carbs are quite limited compared to the standard American faire. It is really, really good gourmet pizza. The best you will ever find next to a Circle K. That I can assure you. read more

We ordered the antipasti, bolognese pizza, and the vodka sauce penne pasta. The antipasti plate was a big disappointment. The overall general taste was that of food from a can. But, the pizza was tasty. very tasty! Nice crust, fresh tasting sauce, good cheese fired in a wood burning oven. The pasta was very good also. This place is small but comfortable. The owner was there and was very attentive to our table. read more

I should be writing my graduation paper right now but instead I feel like I have an obligation to spread the word on the awesomeness of this place. GPA be damned. I am gonna be honest and admit that my experiences with ethnic cuisine in Phoenix has not been the best. That said there are a number of good Italian joints in the greater 480 and this is probably the best one. By this time I have had an opportunity to try a number of the items on the menu and without doubt the best thing on it is the Margherita Pizza. As Anthony Bourdain has mentioned numerous times on his show good Italian Cuisine is all about effective use of simple ingredients and what better illustration of this then the Margherita. It is a thin crust pizza with marinara, mozzarella, and if memory serves me basil. That's it. But it is effectively put together. You can taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients as they slowly envelop your taste buds in deliciousness. In addition since it is thin crust its not as heavy as your typical pizza meal. This is also the first delivery place I have seen that actually serves gnocchi. They get 10 extra points for just having the balls to do that. Of course their gnocchi and the other pasta dishes of theirs that I tried are not of the same caliber as the pizza. So personally I would just stick to the pizza. On a final note this place has probably the coolest most down to earth owner I have ever met. He normally makes the deliveries too which is a plus. read more

I have never been more satisfied when it comes pizza spots, nothing compares to this restaurant. It's a nice little spot that has amazing food and the host is a one of a kind with amazing service. I've tried almost everything on the menu and I can easily say that everything had me by one impressed. If you're ever in the mood for pizza or Italian food Pizza A Metro is the place to go. No other place is even worth thinking about because it will just be a complete waste of your time. Trust me you won't be disappointed. read more

Pizza A Metro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow, for such a small hole in the wall, there are a lot of surprises packed in here. For starters, don't let the location scare you away. Don't let the size scare you away. We were greeted at the door by the owner who patiently held the door open for us as we slowly made our way in. There were two tables outside with umbrellas and tablecloths. Inside there were 4-6 two top tables, and about 3 four tops. Very tiny. But it turns out, very intimate. Since my son and I went with my parents, we were seated at a four top. Clean and well presented. A small TV hung on the wall with the basketball game on (happened to be Celtics!). Service was quick. We placed our orders with our friendly and informative waiter and were served a plate of bread (didn't think to ask what kind as I did not recognize it) with a chunky tomato dressing on the side. Both were excellent. Since everything is made fresh, the wait for food was a little long, but not bad. I ordered the Margarita Pizza, my son order the same with onions on it, my mother ordered the Chicken Parm, my father ordered the Lasagna. Everyone loved their food. My parents cleaned their plates. My son and I had ordered small pizzas which I had assumed were personal sizes. turns out they were a medium Dominos sized pizza. So we got yummy leftovers! While we dinned, the owner approached the table to ask how everything was. He explained that he was the new owner and was excited to see new faces. We chatted with him for a while. He came over several times over the course of the evening and helped get water for our glasses which never went empty. During our talks my son mentioned that his 11th birthday is on Friday. The owner later remembered that and told him happy birthday 11 year old! That was sweet. We also ordered desert. My mother ordered the Tiramisu, my father ordered the Creme Brulee, and my son and I split the chocolate cake. Guess which was the best? The Creme Brulee! Sweet and yummy. The Creme and the cake had a raspberry drizzle on it. The cake was actually more like a slice of fudge. The Tiramisu was light and sweet. All very good. They also have a Canonli, but we didn't try that. Oh well. I really can't find any fault with this place. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. I am assuming that the new owner changed the plates. Everything was served on plain white square or rectangular plates that I like a lot better than the ones in the pictures. The pasta dishes were served on square plates that were maybe a square foot. Crazy big! It was pricey. I think the total before tip was somewhere around $80 for the four of us. My pizza was $9. I have had better, it wasn't bad though, and the overall experience made up for it. My parents couldn't help but rave about their food, especially the deserts. I recommend Pizza A Metro, especially for a date! read more

This pizza is delicious. Even better as breakfast, cold out of the freezer. All the stars to pizza a metro.

everything was amazing from the pizza to the pasta i tried it all! nice little hidden gem.

Excellent! The food is great and the service is better. I've eaten pizza all over the world and have never had better.

I really liked the food here and it was reasonably priced and not exactly ordinary. Pasta dishes made with care and small twists on recipes, and the pizzas are fired in a brick-lookin oven of some sort. I couldn't get enough of my caesar. I got the chicken dish of the day, and it was clever, saucy and delicate--I recall mushrooms and artichoke hearts, but it's been a few months so I don't recall what it was called. Not the place to take a snooty date, as it's in a nondescript strip mall. But once you're inside it's almost charming, and the food is really good, I'd say. The owners/managers were super friendly, which is always a bonus. read more

Best pizza in Phoenix. We come here to order for our holiday parties, and the food is amazing. The owner is very helpful. read more

Pizza A Metro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Holy cow. This pie is dreamy. Get the Margarita with sausage! This place is poppin. The music. The service. The whole experience is top notch! read more

The meatball pizza could be worst pizza I've ever tasted. Crust was thinner than paper, but so little sauce or cheese that it was floppy but not too soggy. Also ordered a garden salad that consisted of a bag of spring greens, half an unripe tomato and a few slivers of onion. Went there based on other reviews, but can't understand the love. Not an Italian in the kitchen, either. read more

Absolute spot on pizza. Went more for the bit of the 3 foot pizza, but it was actually fantastic. Fresh mozzarella, great sauce, and the meatballs have fantastic flavor. Small place if you are dining in, but look forward to trying it again. read more

I really like this place. It is near my neighborhood and when it opened, the owner brought a few pizzas to our neighborhood organization meeting. That was really nice and of course good marketing. When I have friends and family in from out of town, I always take them there. We walk. Okay, I know the surrounding block is scary, but what do you expect right next to the I-17. One block east, and either north or south from there, you have nice neighborhoods. Like mine. ;-) And it's fun to be able to walk there. Last time I was there, a guy other than the original owner took our order. He claimed that he is the "new" owner. Not sure what to think, but I really liked the first guy because when he is in charge, everything is prepared perfectly! read more

I love this place. When I did my last review I had only tried their pizza at a friend's house, but since then I've been a couple times and had the takeout a few times. The pizza is delicious! I really like the pepperoni pizza. The sauce is simple but just right, the crust is light and chewy, and the mozz is so fresh tasting. I've also tried plain margherita (cheese), and the sausage, and was happy with those too. The restaurant itself is very small and has a cozy Italian kitchen vibe (only a few tables for 2, and a couple for parties of 4). The stone pizza oven is really cool. The location is kind of random and not in the best area, but it's right off the I-17 and if you park right in front, it's fine. The owner and other staff are very friendly and accomodating. I've tried the caesar salad which was great. The romaine was chopped and crispy and the dressing and croutons were good. The penne vodka was a big portion and delicious. Excellent sauce with bits of bacon in it. It's an artery clogger but so good. My husband had the chicken parm and he really liked it. The chicken was pounded out flat, had just the right amount of breading on it, and their sauce is so good it tastes great with everything. My in-laws had spaghetti with meatballs and really enjoyed it. My friend has raved about their fresh homemade pastas, but I haven't had a chance to try them yet. Another plus when you dine in is that they cook up fresh bread in the pizza oven, cut it into small strips, and bring it to the table with a bruschetta style tomato/balsamic dip. My mouth is watering! I highly recommend to anyone who loves homestyle classic Italian food and Neapolitan style pizza. read more

Don't be deceived by the neighborhood of lack of curb appeal, this is a great restaurant! I was out on a business trip and used Yelp to guide me... I was not disappointed. We ordered the small (12") Margherita & a small Siciliana (cheese & eggplant pizza) they were both amazing. Though friends Siciliana was tastier, you can't go wrong with either one. The table next to us ordered pasta dishes and all we kept hearing is "delicious"! They stared at our pizza when it came and remarked on how good it looked... they were right. The Italian Wedding soup we ordered as an appetizer was a but bland but not terrible. They brought a complimentary appetizer of pita slices & a type if onion relish dip - very yummy! The tiramisu was also quiet yummy. Overall a good experience - totally worth a visit... or multiple visits. read more

Best Italian cuisine I have experienced in quite some time. I had the Spaghetti Bolognese and my son had the spaghetti and meat balls, both were fabulous and filling. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting as is the service. Would be an ideal spot for a romantic evening. read more

We have been going to Pizza A Metro for enough years to have experienced 3 different owners. For a while it seemed that the restaurant felt as though it had "stalled", run out of steam. A few months ago we decided to give it another try. That's when we met Margarita, the current owner. She has breathed new life into the restaurant. While the interior is still familiar, the atmosphere has changed, the menu has improved and the new kitchen staff is excellent. We have been back more than once and will continue to revisit as we have only been delighted with our meals and Margarita's warmth and charm. read more

I was looking for some good Italian food and found this place on Yelp. The restaurant was small but clean. The food was very good. Food portions are small for the price. read more

Updated review 3/2019- third year coming here for Spring Training (this year we came twice) New partner in the business, Margarita... Wonderful lady! Continues to be a fun atmosphere with great food and wine list... this place is a tucked away gem. Pizza, salad, pasta... you can't go wrong! We stumbled upon this place last year when we came down for Spring Training we decided to try it again this year. We were not disappointed at all! Food was great and prices wereasonable! This place will most likely become part of our yearly family tradition! read more

Food is always great and I love all of the staff .. I love this place. Mostly order to go because the place is tiny, but they've recently opened up a little outdoor area. read more

I am so glad we found this little place. The pizza is amazing. The staff was super friendly and made it a great first time experience. I will be coming back for sure. read more

The pizza is amazing, cant beat the high heat signature pizza oven, house salad has flavorful balsamic vinaigrette. Very nice staff. Prices were pretty good too. read more

Wow - what an amazing restaurant to find in a little strip mall next to Circle-K one block from the freeway. We only stayed in the area two nights but were glad we found it on the first night because we did not hesitate to go back the second night. We had pizza one night (hawaiian), pasta (a chicken dish, I can't remember the details) and a house salad with a balsamic dressing the second night. They have the usual selection of beer and wine and a few liquors - and some great deserts! Very friendly staff. The only downside with this restaurant is that it is four hours from our house, otherwise we'd go back a lot more often! read more

Whenever I am in Phoenix this is my go to place. In fact I even booked a room at the hotel across the street so I could walk there every night of our stay. The Pizza is amazing and the pasta dishes are fantastic. I have been going there for years and it never disappoints me. Margarete is the best ever. She knows her wines and is a professional. Can't wait to return. read more