Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Garlic breath aside, this local pizza joint draws attention with Italian favorites and lively vibe.
(623) 208-7155
3622 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
33.4898
-111.9262
Neighborhoods: South Scottsdale, Matlock Place
Reviews & Ratings for Oregano's Pizza Bistro
39 reviews
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OBSESSED
by defyinggravity05
July 16, 2006
Ok so I might be slightly biased, but I went to high school about four blocks from Oregano's and literally came here 3-5 times a week for lunch/dinner. It is the most fun restaurant I have ever been to... Granted, I know all of the waiters and they usually will dish out free drinks or comp a salad or pizzookie, but it is just an awesome, awesome place. The salads are excellent (try ordering the italian chicken on a salad instead of the regular chicken... not on the menu, but reeeeeeeeally good), the pizza is awesome, and the pastas are good (especially Zany Ziti) though perhaps not the best ever created. But great garlic bread, great atmosphere, and an most of all, the pizza cookie (pizzookie) is THE most wonderful thing ever created and ABSOLUTELY worth the necessary trip to the gym following dinner. They have white chocolate macadamia nut and peanut butter chocolate chip now, but classic chocolate chip is unstoppable. It's also nice to get ice cream on the side because then it doesn't smush the cookie... if that bothers you, haha. In any case, it is absolutely incredible and a necessary follow-up to dinner. If you don't want to wait, the best thing to do is eat at a semi-awkward time... particularly between 2:30pm-4:45pm. Before/after that, expect a decent wait (normally at least 20-30 minutes)... but it is worth it.... And the small size maintains the familial atmosphere (you'll understand). Also, it's definitely better for groups of 4 or less.
- Pros: Pizzookies (pizza cookies!) are AMAZING!, amazing staff, incredibly fun restaurant
- Cons: some pastas aren't fantastic (still quite good though... especially Zany Ziti), no rezzies
The Best in Gilbert!
by dobin1258
September 16, 2008
I don't know what to start with, the food, ambience, service, menu! Everything here is top notch. The food in original and fresh to order. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The outside Patio is wonderful with a true Bistro feel. We take family and friends here often and the family style servings are always a great option. Try this restaurant and you will defianately be hooked!
- Pros: Original food, hot and fresh. Clean and friendly. Wonderful Patio!
- Cons: nothing
Best dessert by Crysti R. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 22, 2008
Oregano's has the best dessert. Service is great. Food is great. Drinks are great (try the bellini)! Wonderful place! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
YUM by Michelle D. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 10, 2007
There is a reason for the long wait. The kids can play with their own dough while they wait for the real pizza to cook. Fresh ingredients make this pizza the best.
Worth going off any diet
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October 10, 2007
The whole family will love this place. Try going at off hours or days, like most good places you have to wait during peek hours. The staff is friendly. Watch out for kids in the parking lot.
Awesome!
by gabbyphilbin
October 07, 2007
This place is great! I know the wait to sit down can be kinda unnerving, but the pizza is just that good! I think that's what makes the wait that much worse, knowing just how great it is and that you have to keep waiting before you can have it! Argh!
THE best food anywhere and worth the WAIT by Risha B. at InsiderPages
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March 26, 2007
Wow, I live so far from this restaurant and on a Friday or Saturday night I usually have to wait at least 30 minutes...but it's SO worth it! The food, esp the Big Rig Pasta and Chicken Caesar Salad are to die for. Their dessert, the pizzokie, is so good my friends and I created a new word to describe it...joygasm! The pizza is really yummy too. It's a fun atmosphere and it's great but can someone please tell the owner to build one on the West Side of town???
Okay food, amazing pizookie
by raquelwood
November 09, 2006
The wait was really very long, but the service was nice once we sat down. The meal was just ok. The calamari was passable but not good enough to go back for. The pizzokie however, is craveable! Hot and gooey with quality ice cream. Yummy with a capital Y. Worth going back for that alone.
My favorite restaurant in Phoenix!
by emalnati
November 06, 2006
Oregano's is one of the best restaurants in town. The wait staff is always friendly and the food is fantastic (and reasonable too)! Sometimes it takes awhile to be seated, but it is worth the wait! It is a fun atmosphere and a great experience for out-of-towners. Also, you have to try their pizookie!
- Pros: customer service, food, value...
- Cons: sometimes a long wait or difficult parking (some locations)
Some of the best pizza i've ever had
by uberreviewer
November 03, 2006
I am a pizza snob. I love it and can't eat one that's sub-par. But I must say that Oregano's thin crust pizza is fabulous. The sauce is perfect and the crust is baked to perfection. I went there for a friend's birthday and have been a repeat customer ever since.
good neighborhood italian restaurant
by chauncey80
October 26, 2006
not a big fan of their pastas but the pipzza's are good. large portions. and the pizookie (pizza cooking with ice cream) is a must. 2 choices regular choclate chip w/ vanilla ice cream or white chocolate with macadamia nut with vanilla ice cream. every oreganos locations are PACKED at dinner so go early.
- Pros: pizza cookie
- Cons: pastas
