Pizzeria Bianco
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2334
Phone: (602) 258-8300
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Pizzeria Bianco – by Nikki Buchanan
In Short
Diners, critics and guidebooks praise Chris Bianco's postage-stamp-sized pizzeria as one of the best restaurants in town. Brooklyn Italian Bianco, who's made educational trips to Italy, is an absolute fanatic about quality. The locally grown produce he uses is organic; he makes his mozzarella; and he tweaks the menu regularly to offer what's fresh and seasonal. Six wood-fired pizzas are the mainstay of the menu, but there are salads and sandwiches to consider.
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Insider Tips
While You WaitChris Bianco has opened a beer and wine bar in a restored craftsman house next door, a cozy place to wait for your table.
Historical SignificanceHoused in a brick building built in 1927, Bianco's is situated in the city's historic area.
Know Before You GoIt's always packed, so its good to come early or expect to wait sometimes up to an hour or more. Located within the shadow of Bank One Ballpark, this means the restaurant is more crowded now than it was before.
User Reviews for Pizzeria Bianco
06/06/2008 Posted by expectingclass
We showed up at 5:30 for pizza at what was supposed to be a great experience at the renouned Bianco's. Renouned...? NOT. More like infamous. We gave our name to the name-taker guarding the restaurant entrance. She suggested we catch a movie, shop, whatever, as it would be 2 1/2 - 3 hours to wait. But, we could call to see if there were any openings. We called as our movie was ending and hurried over to the restaurant on the receptionist's encouragement. Got there and there are empty tables, but we are told we must wait another 20 - 30 minutes. I left. .. Not without complaining. The receptionist will tell you that you can get a drink, walk around, go to a movie, but that is a lie. You must remain at the site, panting in over 100 degree heat, until you are given the nod to enter. Not worth it under any circumstances. I can get good food a lot of places. Service still counts to me. Besides that place is so tiny, it is is uncomfortable.
Pros: Cute little houses in the area to look at if you want to see a few old buildings.
Cons: Not worth the wait or the rude service.
05/21/2008 Posted by kattynca
I have heard this was the best pizza in town. I believe it might be but I couldn't tell you. The wait was over three hours when I stopped in. It 's very small and very busy I manged to see some of the pizzas they looked amazing. But three hours was just too long of a wait. I can understand it's popular. I can't recollect how the service was but judging from many of the reviews I have read the customer service sounds horrible well, at least not many people had very nice things to say about the hostess. How can she be so snotty?? Get over yourself!!! And how can she still be employed? If that many people have had bad experiences with her than she must really be horrible. Things that make a good restaurant in my opinion are good food, and good customer service. I am willing to wait for a good experience but bad service? That can break any good restaurant!! I am no longer intrigued. Maybe they should start taking reservations and some internal cleaning?
Pros: Supposed to be amazing food
Cons: Very rude hostess???
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