Sabrina M.

If consistency, quality, and genuinely great service matter to you, Sal's in Gilbert continues to deliver every single time. We've been here numerous times, and not once have we had a bad experience. From the hosts to the servers, bartenders, and management--everyone is consistently welcoming, attentive, and professional. It's the kind of place that makes you feel taken care of without being over the top. One thing I really appreciate is how well they handle all types of dining. Whether you're stopping in for a quick slice at the counter, sitting down for a full meal, or grabbing something to go, they always have a wide variety of fresh slices ready. There's never a shortage of options, which makes it easy to try something new--or stick with your favorites. Lately, I've been loving the chicken Caesar slice and the chicken carbonara slice--both packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. I had my eye on their taco slice this time, but ended up going with my go-to: the Chicken Francese. I always add artichokes and capers and have it served over spinach, and it's phenomenal every single time. It's one of those dishes you just don't mess with. We started the table with calamari, garlic knots, and arancini--everything came out hot, fresh, and exactly what you want from classic Italian starters. My son ordered the antipasto salad with added chicken, which was a great portion (especially for an active teen) and full of fresh ingredients. We also grabbed a couple of slices, including pepperoni--because honestly, why mess with perfection? It's always solid. Sal's is just one of those places you can count on. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere every time. It's definitely in our regular rotation--and for good reason.

Robert N.

Since recently relocating to Arizona my wife and I have been taking in the local favorites. However we have yet to find a decent pizza. Up until now. Sals may be known for pizza . However it's a Full service Italian sit down. Large or Small groups. They also have call in Togo and host a full bar with TV's for sports. The place is loud. The food & bar on point. Service prompt but only fair. Again very busy. Pizza by the slice is huge for me. But there NYC thin crust is legit as is Thick Crust ( Detroit) is bomb. Fresh Hot Balanced. Crust on both perfect.

Roxana S.

The food was delicious and the service was on point. My husband was quick with the calamari, so I didn't get the chance to take a picture. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The music was at a perfect level great for conversation and the ambiance was very pleasant. Our server was very attentive to our needs. I once ordered pizza to go and thought, this must be even better dining in, and I wasn't wrong. Best of all, it's worth the drive even though it's a bit far from our home.

Mary F.

My husband and I came to visit family in Arizona and they suggested we meet at Sal's Gilbert Pizza. We went during lunchtime, no waiting for a table. Dining area was nice, and the service was excellent. They have a nice variety of pizza to choose from, including, pizza by the slice. They are known for their Baked Ziti Pizza, ziti pasta on top of a pizza crust and a vodka sauce. My husband ordered one slice of the ziti pizza, although, he said it was tasty he did say it was a little rich for him. I ordered a slice of pizza with mushroom and black olives, delicious. I found their pizza sauce to be excellent!! We also ordered the angel hair pasta with olive oil and garlic, highly recommend!! Everything was great, we're looking forward to coming back on our next visit.

Sophie K.

Finally got to try the famous Sal's pizza! We took it for to go, but as soon as we saw the place, we're like we gotta try eat here. There were so many yummy and unique pizzas there and it seems like we could order by slices as well. We got to try white sauce pizza, and it was sooo good! Generous amount of cheese and ricotta. Yummmmm. And there were pizza with chicken caesar salad as toppings, gotta try it next time!

Ally D.

Seven of us came in and we didn't mess around we ordered half the menu. I had the rice balls (perfect, crispy outside, soft inside), and I've had the cheese manicotti before always on point. Around the table we had spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti, and clams over angel hair pasta the works. Nobody left a crumb. This isn't my first time at Sal's and it won't be my last. I've been coming here since I moved here from NYC. I'm from New York City, and let me tell you something finding a real New York slice in Phoenix isn't easy. Sal's is the real deal. The crust, the sauce, the fold it's right. Sal himself? Hard-working guy. You can taste when someone cares about what comes out of that oven. And the waitress yesterday I'm sorry I don't remember her name she was fantastic. On top of everything, friendly, patient with seven of us ordering like we hadn't eaten in a week. If you want real New York pizza in Arizona, this is the spot. Alphonse

Brianna R.

We love Sal's! We visited today and had a great experience as a party of seven. Our party was served by Holly who was fantastic! As a large group with appetizers and entrees, she didn't miss a beat and our drinks were always filled. I sampled their cheesy garlic knots and the Sicilian style rice ball. The rice ball was one of the best one I've had in a long time, especially being fancied up Sicilian style. We also shared a pepperoni pizza. I love their pizza, but specifically their crust. It's so light and almost fluffy? You can also tell that they use top-notch ingredients--they don't skimp on quality at Sal's. My only complaint is that they are all the way in Gilbert!

Moncerrath N.

I came in during lunch on a Tuesday and they offer a great lunch menu. You order at the counter, pay and they provide you with your number. You are able to sit in any of the two sides of the restaurant. They offer outdoor seating but it appears it's for larger parties. The tables are long. I order the lunch combo: 1 cheese slice, 6 garlic knots and drink for $10.88 after tax. The staff brought my pizza slice and informed me my garlic knots would be out soon since they were making a fresh batch. The marinara sauce was missing some salt but they had table salt so that was an easy fix. My food was hot, I enjoyed the food and felt the combo was a good portion.

Lien S.

Been craving pizza since last week and finally went and got it today. I've ordered from Sal's before in the past and had the baked ziti, chicken marsala, margherita and chicken pesto pizza slices. Also had the garlic knots and mini cannolis. I think I remember liking everything I've ordered in the past. It was pretty busy today around 12:45. There were groups waiting for a table and a few waiting on take out orders. I placed an order as soon as I got there. I think it was about 25mins before the order came out which isn't bad at all. They even offered to help me take it out to the car if needed. My order: Large 1/2 Grace's Grandma Pizza, 1/2 Drunken Grandpa Pizza Large Supreme (no cheese) 1 slice Tricolore Mini Cannolis Drunken Grandpa and Grace's Grandma were delicious!! I would get these two again. The Tricolore wasn't bad but it's a thicker pizza. I prefer regular or thin crust. The sauce on it was tasty though. Cannolis are always good! I'll be back for the Grandma/Drunken Grandpa pizzas again

Diane M.

I'm glad we chose Sal's for a friend's birthday lunch yesterday. Sal's Gilbert Pizza is a family owned and operated restaurant. After moving from California in 2006, Sal and Grace opened this pizzeria. The dining process is simple, You order and pay at the counter, find a seat then your items will be brought to you. There is a self-serve soda bar in the dining room making for a laid back, easy going atmosphere. The staff didn't smile and were not hospitable. It could be because they were slammed with take out orders so I get that, but a bit of friendliness would have added another star to this review. I picked the $10.99 lunch special of a side salad and cheese pizza slice. I opted for the upgrade of a $1 to pick one of their specialty slices. I was tickled to see their creative pizza varieties offered by the slice! -chicken caesar salad -chicken chicken cacciatore -taco -baked ziti -chicken pesto and margherita to name a few! The salad was a generous size but pretty standard. I didn't care for it. My chicken cacciatore slice was tasty but the crust was very soft and the sauce/toppings runny. I specifically picked this one because I saw them bringing the whole pie into their serving case as I ordered. Good just not great in my opinion. I would like to visit again and try different slices of their specialty pizzas.

Susan H.

I first heard of Sal's Gilbert Pizza from a segment from a PBS show in Phoenix that was posted on a Phoenix forum called "Check Please!" For those who are interested, here's the link. It's a short video: https://azpbs.org/checkplease/2024/04/sals-gilbert-pizza-a-taste-of-new-york-and-sicily/ It wasn't until after we tried Sal's that I discovered Guy Fieri had visited them. Here's a partial video of his visit---this, too, is a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_NulTdO6bo We were all eager to try Sal's after watching "Check Please!" as we were convinced that we were going to have a superb meal. If only... We came for an early dinner on a weeknight. The staff is nice. Our wait for a table wasn't long at all. Sal's struck me as a neighborhood restaurant --- the kind of place where if you become a regular, they get to know you---a rather unassuming spot. We decided to start with 2 shareable appetizers. One of our grandsons wanted calamari, which caused his Dad to ask "What is calamari?" We explained it to him. For a second appetizer, we ordered the fried zucchini, the "Check Please!" segment made it sound like it was great. Our server was friendly and well versed when it came to the menu. We decided to get a pizza and she suggested getting the XL size as there were six of us. We got a half and half pizza, one half was Margherita while the other half was pepperoni and mushroom As for the food---the calamari was overcooked and on the rubbery side, still edible but not great. The fried zucchini was nothing to write home about. The pizza was a disaster. We all thought it should have stayed in the oven a bit longer and there was too much tomato sauce on it. My husband grabbed the spatula to get a slice of Margherita. Careful as he was, he ended up with tomato sauce on his shirt. We all left feeling disappointed. It didn't live up to the hype---not even close. It left me wondering what went wrong here? Are they resting on their laurels? In other words, did success go to their heads? Or, did we hit them on a rare bad day? Whatever the reason, we weren't impressed and all of us agreed, we didn't want to return.

Stephanie C.

I was born and raised in Gilbert and remember when Sal's opened in 2006. I moved away in 2007 and returned this year. I took my son for the 1st time tonight. The place has evolved so much and for the better. My son's grandparents are from NY so he was so happy and smiled with that first bite. The pizza is even better than I remember. We ordered to go and walked right to the counter and our order was ready. The ambiance was so cozy and really such a joy to see that they are still going strong all these years.

bernie m.

Stopped here for lunch and this place was hopping. I was kind of shocked at the constant stream of customers. I love that they sell pizza by the slice. They have some truly different types. They have a massive Caesar salad pizza and a cheeseburger pizza with all the trimmings. I stuck with my usual supreme and pepperoni and they tasted great. I love New York style pizza with the thin crispy crust. Service was great and they have some other selections that I'll definitely be back to try.