Venice Pizza

Lil Capo Pizzeria 5.0/5 The Closest Thing to New York…read morePizza I've Found in Arizona Growing up in Upstate New York, I admittedly have high standards when it comes to pizza. After moving to Arizona in 2007, I've spent years searching for a slice that genuinely reminds me of home. While there are plenty of decent pizza spots throughout the Valley, very few capture that authentic New York style. Lil Capo Pizzeria absolutely does! Ironically, I first discovered Lil Capo after an Arizona Cardinals game. Like many people, I wasn't interested in paying stadium prices for mediocre food, so I jumped on Yelp looking for something nearby. Lil Capo had outstanding reviews, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because it's now my benchmark for New York-style pizza in Arizona. The first thing that stood out was the crust. This is exactly what a New York slice should be--thin, crispy on the bottom, slightly chewy inside, sturdy enough to fold, and never overloaded with grease. So many places think "New York style" simply means making a large slice. Lil Capo understands it's really about the balance of crust, sauce, cheese, and texture. Every bite reminded me why I miss pizza back east. The sauce has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity, the cheese is perfectly proportioned, and everything tastes fresh without trying to reinvent what already works. Sometimes simplicity executed well is the hardest thing to accomplish. Pizza: 5/5 Service was equally impressive. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. After selecting our slices, they quickly reheated them to perfection and had them on our table within minutes. It's exactly what you want from a neighborhood pizzeria--fast, relaxed, and genuinely hospitable. Service: 5/5 I also appreciated the atmosphere. Lil Capo isn't trying to be flashy or trendy. Instead, it has that classic neighborhood pizzeria feel where the focus stays exactly where it should--on making outstanding pizza. It's casual, comfortable, family-friendly, and somewhere you could easily become a regular. The pricing is another pleasant surprise. Considering the quality of the pizza and the generous slice sizes, I found everything to be very fairly priced. Overall Finding authentic New York-style pizza in Arizona has been surprisingly difficult over the years, but Lil Capo delivers exactly what I've been searching for. Authentic New York-style crust Excellent sauce-to-cheese ratio Minimal grease Friendly, efficient service Fair prices Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere I've eaten pizza throughout New York my entire life, and Lil Capo remains the closest I've found to the real thing anywhere in Arizona. Whenever I'm on the west side of the Valley--or heading to or from a Cardinals game--I find myself looking for an excuse to stop in. Next time, I'm skipping the slices and ordering an entire pie. If you're a fellow New Yorker living in Arizona and craving a slice that tastes like home, Lil Capo should be at the top of your list.

World-class pizza in AZ!…read more I have traveled the world and had many Pizzas, and this is hands-down one of the best pizza places I've ever experienced. Tucked away in the Westgate Mall, it's a compact, modern little spot that likely gets buzzing during the lunch hour. The service is excellent--you just order at the counter and they bring the pizza out to you. If you're in the area, do not pass this up. We'll absolutely be returning on our next trip to Arizona!

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Garlic knots. Good, maybe a tad overdone.

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Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante

4.4(1k reviews)

9.3 mi

I had a memorable and enjoyable experience here! I was with an old friend for a special occasion,…read moreso was greeted by the restaurant owners and felt completely welcomed. I would recommend their lasagna.

I am sad to report that this fabulous place has closed so it's owners Nick and Christine can rejoin…read moretheir son who goes to high school and plays soccer in Italy. They, and the restaurant, will be missed

Mussels, clams and shrimp over fresh tagliatelle pasta.

Wood fired pizza

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Panna cotta dessert

La Piazza al Forno

4.0(809 reviews)

1.5 mi

Routine stop when in Phoenix area and Glendale relatives house! Some of the best pizza around. We…read morelove the Italian Stallion, all meat pizza.

Solid pizza spot in Glendale. My friends and I were…read morestarving and popped in to get some dinner. We came in around 4pm on a Saturday and didn't have to wait. Italian style decor, darker lighting. We each ordered the 12in "personal size" pizza, cut into 4 slices. It was a lot, even with how hungry I was, I still had a piece left over. I ordered the Bianca and it was delicious! My friends also ordered the Napoletana and Margherita pizzas and no one had any complaints. I would definitely come back here.

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Don's NY Pizza in Peoria

4.2(399 reviews)

4.9 mi•Deer Creek

I just wanted to update my old review because now they're killing it. I noticed it appears to be…read moreall new staff and they make the same delicious food in a very timely manor and have been extremely polite genuine and kind people. So far I've had the cheese pizza which was amazing and I don't even like cheese pizza. I also had the Philly cheesesteak, meatball sub and many variations of wings. All of the food was amazing and the sauces for the wings are delish. Definitely my favorite pizza place again. Killin it!

The atmosphere was very welcoming and family friendly. Customer service was a five-star. The wings…read morewere crispy. They are covered in a good amount of sauce. But they were just average wings that have had multiple times. A cheese pizza was my least favorite give that a two star. There is more cheese than undercarriage. The sauce wasn't too sweet, which was a plus. The pepperoni I give a three star. It was just OK. Garlic knots were kind of cold and had decent flavor, I'd get that two star for the fact they were cold and three star on flavor. Good customer service, they brought a coloring book and crayons for my toddler which was great. Okay pizza, good lunch specials for a good price.

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Pullano's Pizza & Wings

4.0(544 reviews)

5.6 mi

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and to catch up with some friends, and I can't believe I've…read morenever been here before! The food was really good, the prices were fair, and we had a great time playing the game they had. Our group even took 2nd place in the end! Looking around, it seemed like everyone was having a great time, and it was really fun interacting with so many other people. The whole atmosphere was welcoming and enjoyable. I'll definitely be back!

Excellent pizza. Amazing wings…read more Friendly and helpful staff. Karaoke worth listening too. We will be back.

Bar area

Beef on Weck

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My honey wings with no celery/carrots

Lucky's Pizza

4.4(280 reviews)

5.1 mi•Fox Glen

We got a large pepperoni pizza and 20 wings, and the food was amazing. We come here a few times a…read moreyear and it never disappoints. I'm a big fan of chicken wings, and these were super crispy, saucy, and honestly perfect. I ended up eating most of them since my girlfriend is more of the pizza lover. She absolutely loved the pizza and the ranch. Overall, we'd definitely recommend this place and will for sure be coming back again.

Perfect! Ordered the Sicilian and 20 wing special. BAM! Brothers, Don's, Raffeals. Fagetabout…read more Luckys is the best!

Pizza and X-Large 1-Topping Pizza and 20 Wings Special

Large pepperoni pizza and 20 mild wings

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Barro's Pizza

4.3(40 reviews)

5.6 mi

Casual dining

Family-owned & operated

I'm always satisfied with my pizzas from here. I love that they have vegan cheese so I can get a…read moregood pizza without adjusting my dietary needs. Order ahead is the only tip other than that the food is for sure going to be hot fresh and delicious.

Barro's is just great! Everything across the board is top-notch. Barro's is one of the…read moreestablishments I miss the most (I moved to the PNW 18 years ago), and I'm VERY grateful to have been able to stop in for some of their legendarily great pizza and PERFECT wings! Service is prompt, friendly, and professional. The establishment is big, inviting, and clean. Parking is a breeze as Barro's is in a strip mall with a private parking lot.

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Stevie's New York Style Pizza

4.2(319 reviews)

9.7 mi

I am on a mission to find the best NY PIZZA in the Phoenix area. I have a list and making my way…read morethrough. I've found some really bad places and some good ones. I've even have found a couple that were really good, but still missed the mark. What am I looking for? It's hard to put it into words, but if you're from NY, you know. There is a crust, sauce, taste, cheese and oiliness that combines in a way that only a NY PIZZA can do. Like I said, if you know you know. That's what I'm looking for and guess what, I found it in this small family owned place in a strip mall on 59th Ave off the 101. It checked off all the boxes I listed. Everyone was friendly, food came out in good time fresh and hot, like burn the roof of your mouth hot. Also got the wings and I was back in Buffalo NY. Also had an antipasto salad which was plentiful with lots of meat, peppers, olives, etc. perfection all the way around. I will continue trying places, but Stevie's is the bar that everything else will be compared to. Also I will be back because my final test will be for consistency. But if you are looking for the best NY PIZZA here it is.

We stopped in at lunch time and went for the 2 slice and a drink special. NY cheese pizza is the…read morebest and Stevie's didn't disappoint! They had slices available so.no waiting except briefly for a run through the oven. No flop and excellent slices. Next visit we will order a whole pie. We'll be back for sure!

Cheese pizza

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24-Piece Fried Zucchini

R.Kidd's Pizza & Wings

4.4(158 reviews)

1.6 mi

Hands down the best pizza around. The wings are delicious we…read morehad the spicy peach, very very good The people are super friendly and the atmosphere is great. The store is very clean, while we were waiting for our order they were cleaning and I don't mean partially, they were moving things and actually cleaning, Definitely will be going back. Thank you very much, as a dasher we see a bunch of places we will never eat at, R.Kidds you are fantastic!

I've ordered regular pizza and few times and its very good, but not today. I really wanted a thin…read morecrust pizza, they definitely do not know what a thin crust pizza is!!!! It was not thin by no means, soggy, not crunchi horrible. A thin crust pizza should be a thin, ima little crunchy and it's not cut like a regular pizza it's cut in squares.

Menu

Two Large Pizzas and 40 Wings

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Vito's Pizza

4.0(234 reviews)

1.6 mi

IF you are from Chicago you MUST try this place! The ONLY thing that would make this place more…read moreauthentic Chicago would be to sell R.C. Cola!! The owners were friendly and are actually from Chicago! We talked for a long time about pizza and the places back home! The menu is short but to the point, this place does pizza and does it well! This place was very clean and exactly what you would expect from a dine in/carry out joint. The pizza? A M A Z I N G ! ! *Wish I would have remembered to take a few pics of the pizza before we started eating!

Hands down the place for Chicago style deep dish pizza in the valley. We got the meat pizza and it…read morewas amazing.

Vito's Vito Special Thin Crust Pizza

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Jd K.

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9 years ago

If I could have a threesome with the pizza and wings I would. Every bite is like heaven. When you are finished you may need someone to slap you out of the euphoric state this pizza creates. They have a pretty big delivery area. Truly awesome pizza and wings. read more

Conner F.

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4 months ago

If you want amazing pizza that never disappoints, this is your place. The Philly cheesesteak pizza seriously slaps! The staff is always so friendly and the service is quick! read more

BigDawsTv F.

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7 years ago

Great tasting pizza it has the homage tase and the owners are actually from Italy it has amazing crust and cheese and there prices are unbeatable! read more

Jessica D.

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9 years ago

Amazing food! The have the best wings in all of Arizona! They are a bit pricey, but their food makes up for it. You will not be disappointed! read more

S K.

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7 years ago

I have been eating this pizza ever since I was a kid, now with me being 23 years old I still crave the taste of their pizza and wings!

Mitra A.

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10 years ago

My friend recommended me this place and he said that the pizzas there are very good and that also the wings are perfectly cooked

Sid A.

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11 years ago

...best food...best customer service...very very clean...i have returned again & again....you will love the place...

Samantha L.

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8 years ago

Best pizza and wings anywhere around and the staff is always friendly no matter how busy they are.

Darla D.

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4 years ago

Best pizza in Glendale. I will never buy pizza anywhere else. Just the best. You won't be sorry.

Buzzman B.

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15 years ago

Great pizza. This is it if u like garlic. Way better than most in the neighborhood.

Josh W.

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11 years ago

Great food and quick service. Love this place

Ryan S.

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14 years ago

Delicious!

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