Called 5 after 11 and they wouldn't take an order for pick up. The guy who answered said "no, we close in 5 min". Clearly their hours were until 11:30. Disappointing. read more

Solid lunch option that gets by more so on its budget friendly price then pizza. Regardless, still the best slice in the neighborhood for a quick lunch. read more

Take this place off my list! First of all, they are very disorganized, no system at all. A coworker likes going to this place so another coworker and I decided to try it. What a disappointment. $7.00 for a lunch special of drink, salad and slice of pizza. NOT WORTH IT! After placing our order, we paid, no one told us what to do next, we stood around looking lost, then a server comes out with our salad, we told her where we wanted to sit. We started eating our salad, and again, lost... Where is our pizza? So I go back to the counter and one of the guys behind the counter asked what I was waiting for, and I said the cheese pizza that comes with the special. No one had gotten the pizza ready so he gets a slice of cheese pizza, I told him two please, he sticks it in the oven to warm it up. Again, I am standing not know what to do or what is going on. After 5 minutes, I asked how long it will take to warm up the pizza, he says it's ready, takes it out, puts it in this cheap thin paper plate and hands it to me and I had to almost run to my table as the pizza was HOT and I didn't want to burn myself... Eeeks! The salad is packaged, pizza too cheesy and soggy. Nope, this place is totally off my list... read more

When I think of pizza, I think of Ray's. Multiple family owned pizza shops, all the locations are great. The workers here are a pleasure and the prices are very reasonable. You won't get the scottsdale attitude here. Instead, you will get the authentic NY attitude. The ingredients here are of good quality. They are not stingy on the toppings and you better know what you want when you get to the counter! Thank you Bobby for creating this establishment 30+ years ago. Many more to come. I can't wait to satisfy my cravings when that pizza hits my tongue. read more

I was really excited to try Ray's Pizza, as I recently moved here from NYC and was missing the pizza terribly. Unfortunately, this pizza reminded me more of Pizza Hut than even the worst pizza place in Brooklyn. NY pizza requires a sweeter crust, doughy but still crispy on the bottom, and sause with actual flavor. This crust was like cardboard. You couldn't fold the pizza because the crust was so dry that it broke if you bent it at all. The sauce was bland and was missing all of the flavors you would expect from a good slice. I don't even want to talk about the cheese but I will. It was probably kraft cheese. It tasted like nothing and didn't move. Also, the service is bad. I get it that New Yorkers have attitude... but it wasnt the attitude that was wrong. It was that they forgot to put our pizza in the oven when we ordered it. We had to remind them that the pizza sitting on the counter should go in the oven so that it would eventially come out of the oven and end up on our table. Maybe we should have just left it behind the counter after all... read more

This is NOT how you make a New York slice. Soggy crust, too much cheese, not enough sauce. A disgrace to the Ray's name.

yeah, here it comes. Old fart forgot my slices... I sat in the place for over 15 min before I went up to see what was up. Guy looked at me like I was a ghost. I am like, uhm, how much longer on the slices. He said, 'Huh? You ordered slices'???? I am like yes, 15 min ago.. Him - 'Oh, I am sorry, someone must have taken them'. Not to bag on the guy too hard but he was totally lost. Either way, got my slices and scoffed em down. Funny thing is, as i was leaving, he said to me, 'next time you come back, slices are on me'. I am like wha?? you forgot me and my slices and that was 15 min ago how are you gonna remember the next time i come in?? Anyways, I will be back cause I like their pizza but this time, thumbs down on the service. read more

I received delivery of a Sicilian veggie pizza and an order of spicy chicken wings. The pizza crust was very thick and raw on top. Nothing like biting into wet/raw dough. On top, it was just a greasy/cheesy mess. The wings were the worst I have ever eaten - so tough that it was like jerky (you know how you think it's meat and keep chewing it forever and finally have to spit it out because it won't break down)... I was lucky to get 2 small bites of over-cooked meat off each wing. The sauce on the wings was so tangy and sour, it was like licking a combination of lemon juice and vinegar. This meal speaks of a restaurant owner that doesn't care at all about his food. I'll never eat from there again. read more

Not at all impressed. In my mind, when you're holding yourself out to be New York pizza in the Valley, you'd better stack up in three categories: crust, sauce and cheese. This pizza didn't live up to my expectations in any category. Let's start with the crust. When I remember New York pizza crust, I think of a crust whose outside is crisp, but whose inside is still moist and doughy, allowing for a convenient fold. Ray's crust reminded me more of cardboard. The crust snapped in half when I tried to fold the slice! Moreover, the crust didn't have any of the sweetness that I remember. It had no flavor whatsoever. Having saved the outer crust for last, thinking maybe that it would save my meal, I took one bite and stopped. The sauce continues the flavorless theme. There was no sweetness, no acidity, to the sauce. I think they could have omitted whatever sauce they used altogether and the end product would not have been any worse. And the cheese. Despite the fact that my slice was put in the oven and came out piping hot, the cheese hadn't seemed to melt at all and didn't move at all from first bite to last. In addition to not melting, the cheese (or should I say "cheese"?) was ... wait for it ... completely flavorless. It didn't appear or taste fresh and completely failed to live up to the quality of even the shady $1 slices you can run across near Grand Central Station. I would not compare this to Peter Piper Pizza, much less New York pizza. Not recommended. read more

RUDE! RUDE! and RUDE! The guy who runs the place has an awful attitude and exhibits terrible customer service! (And the old woman who helps out is not much better) If the health department could give marks for politeness, this place would be shut down! And they refuse to wear masks during Covid even while preparing food! Besides that I'm talking about little things like asking where the soda fountain is, utensils, etc. he frowns points and barely responds... NEVER says thank you in return even when you say it first while walking out. RUDE!! The last time I asked him to keep my slices in longer so my crust would be crispy and he purposely took them out earlier than he normally would just to be rude! And when I questioned him about it he put this utterly stupid look on his face, ignored me and went right to the next customer. (and no, they weren't super busy at the time) It's a shame too because their pizza is excellent!, The best NY style in the entire Phoenix area. That's the only reason I continue to go there from time to time. Good thing I can actually keep an eye on my food from transferring the slice to the oven and into my to-go box because I don't trust them at... all. And I would absolutely NEVER eat a meal there in person or bring friends and family in as I would not want to subject them to how awful their service and attitude is. Just RUDE!! read more

Thought I would give them a 2nd chance... Bad idea! Employees make you feel like your putting them out for ordering overpriced pizza. this place will be out of business If the owners don't make a change quickly. read more

place looked like it had potential. $8 bucks for a slice, salad and drink! Not really a lunch special. Pizza is mediocre at best and salad comes pre wrapped and was soggy (salad bar would help) read more

I am a huge fan of Rays Pizza and would normally rate it at a minimum of 4 plus stars. Although tonight something was different. The dough was not fresh and tasted old. Part was crunchy but the crust was clearly old therefore the outcome was thick and chewy. Very disappointing. Hopefully the resin was because it was late in the evening, although, seriously, that is not an acceptable excuse. Hopefully our next visit will be wonderful! If not, I'll be searching for a new pizza joint. And so after writing this review....I slept on it and thought,....ok, if I were the owner, I would want to know if someone thought my pizza was off. So, I called, not for a freebie, but because I was curious if the pizza dough recipe had changed or if maybe since we came late, the pizza dough was old. Well, let me tell you, the phone conversation did not go well. Nothing like an owner who just does not want to hear that something was not right! I kept explaining how much I LOVE Ray's Pizza, but he just kept saying I should have brought it back so he could replace it or refund my money. I told him I could bring what I had back/ almost 1/2 the pizza and then he said that was not enough....well, when you have pizza for 4 people...what do you expect...right. Everyone takes a piece, and then someone complains......you know the drill. I explained to the owner again...I did not expect him to replace the pizza, but thought he would want to know. His ending comment to me was....."there is nothing wrong with my pizza. He said....I take great pride in making my pizza...and no one else has complained today, so you are wrong!" so sadly....my voice was not heard. What a HUGE EGO this guy has...so sad to know he is so close minded to hear an honest customer trying to help him out! I might need to sit back and think twice if I want to return to Ray's Pizza. Hey, can anyone recommend a fabulous NY Pizza place in North Scottsdale? I am shopping for a new place! read more

Horrible. Being Italian and from the east coast I am a snob when it comes to good italian food. This place was horrible. I had the baked ziti and antipasa. To much dressing on the salad and no sauce on the ziti. read more

So here's the thing. Intellectually, I KNOW this is not the best pizza in the world, let alone Scottsdale. However, if you happen to be from New Jersey (as I am)... THIS is pizza as you know it. What does that mean? Greasy, chewy pizza that you turn into a pizza cone and pour the grease out.. and THEN mop the rest up with a napkin before eating... charred crust with BIG bubbles...served by guys in grease stained white aprons and thick accents. Ray's is right next to the North Scottsdale Animal Hospital so it's likely enough that you'll catch a view of a doggy taking a poo while enjoying your greasy pizza (possibly one of my doggies, in fact). However, all that said, Ray's is worth a visit, and if you're from NJ or wish you were.. a second, third, and 50th visit too. read more

First couple times I went to Rays I was impressed....good pepperoni pizza...although the person making the pizza...I later found out was the owner was rude and I almost walked out the very first time .... I decided since the pizza was decent I would deal with the "Pizza Nazi" ...after bringing the whole family in for pizza while they were in town from Chicago I was pleased the staff was helpful...until we tasted the pizza with everything on it...it was soggy and just plain GROSS... Of course I am a Chicagoian...with New York roots and love both styles of pizza.... this pizza was plain unacceptable....however having dealing with the owner in the past we chose to never come back... That was almost a year ago..and I have never been back... If a restaurant has good food and a horrible staff or owner....then it simply is not worth going back... Rays has other locations and there are several good pizza places out there... Why settle? read more

This location was amazing. The pizza was fresh and the toppings were plentiful. Definitely worth the money!!

Native New Yorker. This is what good New York pizza tastes like.

Had the thick crust Sicilian pepperoni 3/14/2009, took it to the drive in movies, and while it was expensive (23 bucks), it was worth it! This baby could feed 6 people, and it was pretty good as well. I wouldn't get this on a regular basis because of the price and the calories, but I think its the best pizza they have. read more

This place is absolute trash . It used to taste good with quality ingredients but now it's disgusting, not to mention it's very over priced. To top it all off, I was using the garlic and the employee just came and took it from my table to give it for her family to use. So many reasons why you SHOULDNT waste your time at this dump ! read more

I have been coming here since I was somewhere between 6-9 years old. I am not sure when they first opened exactly but I was there (I'm now 30). 21+ years later and up until 5 years ago (when I moved) I was in like once a week. I still drive up to Scottsdale every so often just to eat here. It always has been and always will be my favorite. Granted I liked it better before the remodels and expansions but that's just me stuck in the past. Many of the people who worked there when I was a child still do today. I have eaten here well over 1000 times. And I'm not kidding, granted I have only ever gotten two things off the menu cheese slice and cheese Sicilian slice. Seriously try it. read more

I rate the pizza as 4 stars but the service is 1 star. I'll have to agree with the previous posts about good food but crummy service. I am a huge fan of their pizza, but honestly, I'm a little frightened to go in there to order. I sometimes feel as though I'm rushed to order my food. They seem really impatient and it's almost a bother to them. When they do shout out that your food is ready, I have no idea if it's mine or not. Typically you have other customers just looking at eachother wondering if it's your food or theirs. They are just plain rude but the pizza is so good, argh! I don't know if it's because of the service or what, but lately that place seems kinda empty. Would it kill you to crack a smile once in awhile? read more

Best pizza we have had in years. Just moved here from Hawaii and we loved every bite !!!

Most disqusting pizza I have ever tasted. 2 Slices and a soda for over $8.00? Are you kidding me? Stop trying to imitate NY style pizza and create your own. This joint belongs to the same group with Pizza Hut, Domino's, Papa John's and Little Caesar's. read more

Wow this pizza is great! My son had 2 huge pieces of cheese pizza, I had a piece of sausage and mushroom, and my daughter had a salad, garlic knots, and soup along with drinks, and it was less then $20 for all of it. When we walked in there were 3 people waiting to take our order, which was awesome because we didn't have to wait long at all for it to come out! To top it off they have super fast and free wifi! Great lunch! We will be back!! read more

Good slices here, especially at 10:30 when the first round of pies come out of the oven. Prices not bad either. Quick. Tasty. Lots of parking. read more

Leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered a large pizza. It was litterally dripping with grease. The crust was really hard (like the oven was probably too hot) They only give you super thin paper plates; my husband cut right through his trying to cut a slice up for our son. Limited choice of toppings. The crust, sauce, and cheese had virtually no flavor. However, the pepperoni is on the spicy side. Staff was ok, not overly friendly or very helpful to the first time customer. The bathroom was clean and that is what got them 2 stars. read more

This place is horrible. It doesn't look clean, their clothing isn't hygienic and they pick up the slices with their hands after handling money. I felt sick after eating their pizza. As for pizza, I would rank them at the bottom 10% of all pizza's joints in AZ. read more

USE to be the best Pizza in town. Unfortunately that was like 10 years ago. Now this place is overpriced at about $10 for 2 slices and a drink. Trust me you can find better pizza almost anywhere and they charge for ranch as do most pizza places. But isn't a pizza joint charging for ranch the same as a burger place charging for ketchup? read more

Just had a very poor experience at this location. The pizza I ordered had not even been put I in when we arrived (just pst the time it was supposed to be ready) and then the staff seemed unbothered that they were making me and several others wait. There was never any apology or even an acknowledgement of this. The staff was short with us and couldn't even manage to put the pizza in the box properly. Holy crap. read more

Horrible pizza / Horrible service. I was hoping the pizza would make up for the rude service by an angry woman with a New York accent. Owner? Scarey! . . . but that didn't happen. The watery, tasteless sauce, sat on top of chewey, undercooked dough like soup. I have nothing good to say about my experience with Ray's Pizza. My father is from Brooklyn and even he would be shocked by the horrible service. Don't waste your money. read more

After having an issue with an order, I had the terrible pleasure of talking to the owner. Right off the bat, he was the rudest person I have ever met. Due to their mix up which I completely understood, all I was wanted was the pizza that I paid for. I was lambasted by the owner for "forgetting" my pizza (they loaded the car while I paid). He then began arguing with me, telling me he will not give me what I paid for because they had already done enough, that he was too busy to talk to me and the list goes on. If you're in the mood for mediocre pizza served with a giant side of attitude, I recommend Ray's pizza. read more

I will say that the pizza in this place is delicious, but the wings were under cooked and this wasn't the first time that we had dined there for lunch and the wings were not good. Then the girl at the counter was rude, she went back and forth with me when asked if she could heat our wings, she then asked a thousand questions when I asked for a to go box for our leftovers. After the customer service experience in this place my coworkers and I decided we won't waste our lunch break again by going there and dealing with that type of service. read more

I have not posted reviews for good restaurants and bad. However, what actually made me take the time to write this is today....I ordered the pizza that I felt was from 1984. Who uses canned mushrooms and canned green peppers on the pizza now days? I ordered a pizza this afternoon. I wanted you give them a try and I literally didn't even eat it once I saw the entire pizza covered with canned mushrooms and canned peppers. It went to my trash. Perhaps, if you're still stuck in 1985 you should mention that you only used canned products on your pizza. I really wanted to like this place, but I would've been better off with something frozen from the grocery store. read more

Crispy crust and decent toppings on Ray's pizza slices. Really inexpensive which was great with me since I had to wait around for a meeting in Scottsdale the day that I went to Ray's. The owners were there helping the busy lunch crowd. The pizza choices are set out and the slices are pre-baked. Once you order, they slide the slices back into the oven and it does come out perfect! Ray's is clean and spacious, great for lunch with or without kids. read more

Grew up back East NY/NJ area so I am fine with being a Pizza Snob. Have to say that Ray's Pizza is one of my favorite Pizza's in Phoenix Area. Giving it a 4 star because the mushroom pizza is not very good. Mushrooms taste like can mushrooms. Other than that everything else is fantastic. Tastes like home. read more

Pricey for pizza but I guess when it actually tastes like the pizza I am used to eating I am willing to pay a little extra. Considering the pizza I have had here so far this is the best. Maybe a once a month drive through for a medium pie on a Friday night. read more

I've been coming here for years! I enjoy the pizza a lot. I like how crispy the bottom crust is. As long as things don't change you can expect to see me back time after time! read more

All the men are unfriendly in there. Women were great but waited so long for our food -and they didn't bother to let us know it was ready.

I LOVE Rays Pizza. I drive for 20 minutes just to get THEIR pizza. It is delicious. They pack on the cheese and toppings, even though we usually pick up the pizza, we love to leave a gratuity. I hope they never change the way the make their pizza. This is where I always buy my pizza and take relatives when they come to visit. Thanks Guys:):):):) You ARE The Best! read more