Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen Menu

  • Starters
  • Salads
  • Soup and Other Small Plates
  • Quinoa Bowl
  • Pizza
  • Create Your Own Pizza
  • Pasta
  • Hot Comfort Dishes
  • Beverages

Healthy Meal suggestions for Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen

  • Starters
  • Salads
  • Soup and Other Small Plates
  • Quinoa Bowl
  • Pizza
  • Create Your Own Pizza
  • Pasta
  • Hot Comfort Dishes
  • Beverages

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  • Lauren P.

    Love Picazzo's! Their gluten-free pizza crust is very good..you would never know it's GF. And their GF pastas are awesome also...not mushy the way GF pastas tend to turn out a lot of the time. The Greek salad is also one of my favorites. It's so great to be able to go to a restaurant and order anything on the menu and know it can be made GF and have lots of flavor. Servers are always very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Great place!

    (4)
  • Candice C.

    I like this place, close to where I live GF, Organic - - two of my favorite things. I do miss my pizza and bagels (Gluten free now) so it's nice to have pretty close to normal pizza - - i haven't tried the pasta yet. I actually wasn't that impressed w/ the salads, but I am super picky when it comes to them - they need to be filling (I think there were like two bites of protein in the one i ordered), and they can't have a speck of red on the ends. Being GF and Dairy free Italian is a food area i've had a hard time eating at, so this is a nice change to go back to my old roots and be able to digest it.

    (4)
  • Michael M.

    Kinda pricey, apparently because it's organic and gluten free because it's not for taste or portion size. Service was just ok. I don't know, I know people that like it so maybe I'll give it another try. But I know of plenty of really good pizza places so I don't know when.

    (2)
  • Ryan F.

    Butternut squash raviolis were awesome, but the pizza I got for my wife and I to share was not great...

    (3)
  • Darcy C.

    We have eaten at Picazzo's a few times and have come to the conclusion it is just ok. I think if you are gf this place would be amazing as most of their dishes come as gf. So if you have jumped on the gluten free bandwagon this place is for you. From pizza to pastas your taste buds will be happy. If you are a "normal" eater it is pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Service - 7 Atmosphere - 5 Food - 5 Price - 7 So check it out if you have a gf member in your party, if not head over to Oreganos for a better pizza pie!

    (3)
  • Dan G.

    Have been here several times before and had good experiences but this time was different. Recent menu changes are severely disappointing and the staff was underwhelming. They have eliminated several pizza crust types and now offer thin crust only. The roasted garlic topping was whole cloves in the past and is now minced, it also appeared as fresh garlic on the bill. The caramelized onions were barely cooked. The pizza was also doughy in the middle but burned on the edges. The waiter was very inattentive and didn't give us any updates while we waited 30 minutes for our pizza. He also had someone else bring us our check when we asked about the unexplained change in garlic. Won't be going back any time soon.

    (1)
  • William W.

    I am a frequent patron of both the north Scottsdale, AZ location and the Cactus & Tatum location and always have a good experience. Last night, Saturday 02/28 a friend and I went to the Cactus & Tatum Picazzo's and I felt the need to let someone know about the above and beyond experience provided to us by our server Emily. She was so personable and friendly and made it such a remarkable visit. I genuinely appreciate how attentive and considerate she was throughout our time there and will definitely keep an eye out for this amazing young lady next time I'm craving some delicious Picazzo's food. Tremendous work Emily!! You made my non-birthday a very memorable day!

    (5)
  • Glenn B.

    Just got a comment from Rob W. who works for Picasso ' s I guess? I usually don't care enough to respond but for some reason his comments struck a cord for me. Rob, "explaining" to any customer about an inconvenience regarding a poor experience is pointless and comes across as if you lack any compassion. Guest perception is reality in this business as I'm sure you know. I don't like to plug the fact that I am in the restaurant business because who cares, but I feel the need to share with you my side of things. In regards to the fire hazards in your restaurant you should stand proud in your staff being diligent about compliance. However, let's not embelish, the main side of your patio was over crowded with a large party which was far more hazardous than the 8 foot wide space to walk past our table once we were seated at the converted 2 top. Also by no means we're we in any way compromising safety of our family or anyone else in the restaurant. Remember it's 74 degrees outside and 6 o'clock on a Friday in April in Scottsdale, if you have the space available accommodate your guests. Don't excuse your oversight with a fire regulation it comes across a bit insulting. In regards to the crayon policy no big deal there , it was just wierd and awkward to be given crayons to my 3 year old daughter which is a nice touch but then have them taken away. Once again it was 74 degrees outside and the sun was setting I'm certain there wasn't going to be an issue with melting. It's not my place and I really don't care about the crayons but because we were put off by the situation maybe you could educate your staff on when it might be appropriate to offer crayons on the patio. Take into consideration of outdoor temperature and follow through with proper cleaning after the guests leave you might be able to avoid the melted crayon problems. Really though I dont care about the crayons it was just an uncomfortable experience for us. Lastly Rob, owning your mistakes and learning from them are some of the most valuable lessons we have in this business. I urge you to avoid standing behind arbitrary rules and instead treat situations with a little more common sense. Take note that your restaurant's food that night was subpar (which we didnt even get all the food we ordered) and should be addressed. No one ever in that moment acted as if they cared, and we left hungry and terrribly unsatisfied. Again I'm not sure why I'm going at lengths to share this with you. Maybe it's because I love hospitality. Anyway I'm done with picassos but I maybe i can leave you with sime advice. Allow the customer to be comfortable, be hospitable and genuine, serve good food that you have tasted and when you make a mistake own it. Empathy goes a long way in this business. I hope this comment serves you well. Good luck...

    (1)
  • Lisa C.

    I don't think I realized the vast gluten free options here. WOW. Very comfy, casual restaurant, not fussy. GREAT salad - I had the one with greens, apples, walnuts, avocado and this insanely good fig balsamic vinegar dressing. My cousin had a grilled chicken Caesar and she didn't leave a spec! Next time, gluten free pasta dish!

    (4)
  • Chris B.

    One of our favorite organic restaurants to eat at. The food and our server Melanie was excellent. Their pizza and pasta dishes are very good. I would recommend this restaurant to friends.

    (4)
  • Mindy P.

    I've been here a few times, but I don't think I really gave the place a chance until tonight. I've only come by for happy hour, to split a salad, or a pizza. Tonight I tried the baked brie app as well as the artichoke dip--both were fabulous! Tonight (Sat) was half priced bottles of wine so obviously we had to get on board with that-the pinot noir we ordered was great and not expensive...a happy medium! For dinner, I really enjoyed a Thai lasagna (yes, Thai) and it was incredible! Oh and gluten free if you are like me and try to go that route. Hubs had the Thai spaghetti and meatballs and he is hard to impress but it must have been perfect because he LOVED it! My aunt had a gf pizza that I tried a bit of and was good and my uncle had something that I don't recall specifics of but he seemed to enjoy enough to not have leftovers. Service was great; pleasant and quick and I I feel like if you come here for a full, nice dinner, you will leave very happy!

    (5)
  • Shao L.

    First visit - FIVE stars. Second visit - TWO stars. What happened? Our first visit, it was excellent, food, drinks, service, wait time was acceptable, service was prompt. It was one of the best dinning experience (portion, taste, healthiness, ambiance). Second time? Well, the order was fast, the waitress was prompt and it didn't take more than 5 minutes to get our order in after we sat down. However, the kitchen was awfully behind. We sat near the kitchen and I saw dishes brought back to the kitchen, waiters/ waitress commending dishes to be done asap. It's not the waitress' fault, I understand. However, with a hungry 7-year old child, we waited, waited, and then waited more. She could have offered some bread or dinner rolls, knowing that the kitchen was having serious problems. Or, at least, she could have told us that the kitchen was having trouble and the service was SLOW. So we could decide if we wait or leave. In addition, her manner was impatient, unwilling, and unfriendly at the end. The food was okay this time: portion was inconsistent, sauce was still very good. Not going back until they solve the "kitchen" problem. Sigh.

    (3)
  • Fox N.

    I enjoy coming back to this restaurant time and time again. As a Health & Wellness Coach this is a great place to find gluten free fare with organic ingredients! I suggest Picazzo's to all my clients including my Olympic Athlete!

    (5)
  • Matt Y.

    Really great. All gluten free (except the beer) I think. Happy hour was 50% off all apps and dollar off drinks entire restaurant not just the bar. Meat balls with artichokes and the wings were great. Caprese salad was great. A few vegan options too. I'm a meat eater with a gf wife so awesome place for me!

    (5)
  • Triple J.

    My girlfriend and I go here all the time. We love the gluten free pasta and pizza options. The food is really good; you wouldn't know you're eating gluten free pasta. They also have a decent beer/wine selection

    (5)
  • Rebecca C.

    I gave the two stars for the food-it's pretty good for being gluten free. HOWEVER, the service? Awful. The hostess was nice, but that's about it. We aren't quite sure who our sever was...it started out with one obnoxious girl who barley paid attention to us when she took our drink order...she kept looking everywhere but at us, it was super awkward. To top that, I asked her a question and she was so busy not paying attention that I had to say "excuse me" twice to get her attention while she was standing at our table with her pen and notepad out!! Luckily my boyfriend and I can laugh about this stuff. After she took our drink order, another waiter came about 20 minutes later to take our order. We ordered chicken wings as an appetizer and a pizza to share. We waited and waited. And waited. Drank our drinks...waited. It took about 30 minutes for the chicken wings to come out, the pizza came out a minute after that. So, we had each eaten about 2 wings and just as I took one slice of pizza off the platter, our waiter comes over and asks "do you guys need a box for all that?" It caught me off guard for a second...really? We just started eating. I sad no thanks and went on...10 minutes later "can I clear your plates guys?" about 5 minutes after that "you all finished?" He kept lurking around our table, I could see him continuously looking at us... I almost asked him if he could just let us eat our pizza in PEACE but I'm too nice for that. Anyways, our bill came out to $40 (not including tip) and our original waitress brought it to us then took about 20 minutes to pick it up. Needless to say it was the slowest, most obnoxious dinners I have ever had and I will not be returning any time soon.

    (2)
  • Susan M.

    It's a little on the pricey side but you can be assured that your meal is free of gluten and that's worth a lot in my book! The owner of this establishment works well with the GF community to ensure his staff is trained in cross contamination. The other thing that's great about Picazzo's is that almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free. I always get the Diavolo pizza gluten free, GF of course! The pizza is covered with caramelized onions, red and yellow peppers.It also includes the most amazing andouille sausage and pepperoni. I have never had a bad one! Their appetizers are good as well. I can get great salads, cheese bread and hummus with pita that I can actually eat! Life is good! They even have a selection of GF desserts. What's not to love? This location always has pretty good service and consistently good food. It's so nice to go out and not have to worry or explain your dietary restrictions!

    (5)
  • Dana O.

    Great concept, they still have a ways to go on the taste though, both our main entrees were pretty bland. I loved sitting on the patio it was cool but they had the warmers on & it was nice. It also took an unusually long time to get our food and when we got the appetizer ( bruschetta ) it was burned! I'd really like to see this place do well.

    (3)
  • Chris H.

    First off, we have Celiac in the family so GLUTEN FREE is super important to us! We have given up on many restaurants and have found that we end up being the best educators as to this underdiagnosed condition. That being said...It's nice to go somewhere where the whole menu is available to my Celiac son. On our visit, I had the shrimp scampi which was perfectly delicious although could have used more shrimp for my seafood loving self. Both of my kids had the kids spaghetti with no meatball and enjoyed it. All gluten-free, I might add. For kids, they have coloring sheets, crayons and kids meals. Really, what more can u ask for? BTW, their chocolate milk is really good, but big. Go there, if u dare. I recommend for GF or Celiacs. Haven't had any issues so far. Service was a little slow, but I could hear they were training new servers. Not a bad thing.

    (4)
  • Jackie P.

    I just moved back to area and had a wonderful dinner with a friend from ca who is not into chain restaurants. They do have limited seating I think it adds to the charm. They offer a wide variety of wine and OMG the pasta is to die for my friend had Thai pasta that was amazing as well. We had great and thoughtful service I will be back for sure !!

    (4)
  • Stacy L.

    I'll be honest love your food. Being gluten-free and knowing I'm not limited! Awesome! Your service isn't my fav but tonight I dined alone at the bar and was very pleased. Great service! Don't know his name but know I'll be at the bar next time for sure!

    (4)
  • David B.

    I'm not going to make this long but this place is bad. I don't know how old the waitress was but she was more concerned with talking with someone at another table than doing her job. There were only 3 tables being used with my wife and I at one of them so there are no excuses. The food did not taste very good at all. After a couple of bites we paid our bill, left no tip, did not ask for a box to take home and went somewhere else.

    (1)
  • Cori D.

    I went here the last time I was in Phoenix and it really wasn't that great. The gluten free pizza crust was fantastic, but that was the only fantastic thing about the place. I had the gluten free pizza with figs and balsamic, but the figs were dried figs so they were far too sweet. Also, the bathroom sink was full of mildew, which I find bizarre. Just have a bottle of water and bleach mixture and spray it on the inside of the sink - there is no reason for mildew. To top off our experience, out waitress was constantly MIA, and didn't bring us utensils. This place has a lot of potential to be great though, and I will probably try to go back for the gluten free pasta, just to try it.

    (3)
  • Sam S.

    Gluten-free, vegetarian, or you just like good food this is a fantastic lunch spot with great prices for the quality and great service.

    (4)
  • Shelby M.

    I love that this restaurant offers delicious organic food! We are trying to eliminate GMO's out of our family's diet, and wanted to order pizza last night. I thought we were going to be out of luck, but I was so happy to see that there is a pizza place like Picazzo's out there. Way to go Picazzos! Our pesto chicken spinach artichoke pizza was awesome, and chemical free! Woo hoo. If only they delivered, we'd order from them once a week! I used the delicious deliveries service, but you know that always ads an extra cost. We will definitely be regulars anyway. It would be great to see more and more restaurants follow in Picazzo's organic footprints.

    (5)
  • James S.

    Great, a restaurant that serves organic and gluten free! But wait. Sat at the bar, ordered an organic salad. Came with mixed greens, a small cucumber, some shredded carrots and every other "add on" was minuscule. The dressing was supposed to be olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. No lemon taste what so ever. Just garlic. Like "burn your mouth" garlic. AND the mixed greens had several "old and bad" sections that I had to pull out. Shouldn't the cook have done this before he served it if the greens weren't fresh? Bottom line, expensive ($15 with tax and tip) and not huge portions of the organic veggies. I could have bought a bag of organic greens at Trader Joes for 3 bucks and had the same thing!

    (2)
  • Peter J.

    Let me start off by saying this restaurant has one of the best staffs in terms of quality service I have ever seen. My servers name was Mark and not only did he steer me in a good direction for food selection but he was also funny ,smart and genuine. I came here for a Saturday lunch with a friend to try out because a friend told me they can cater to my dietary needs. Just starting on a diet recommended to me by my doctor I sat down in a bar table and was greeted promptly. After introduction and receiving my delicious lemonade ,Mark looking at my face obviously saw the confusion of me trying to read the menu and make a decision. He asked what questions I had and how he could be of help to me. I told him the diet I was on and he replied that he reads about nutrition outside of work and knows exactly what I could eat. Wow.. A server who genuinely cares about their job and what they are serving. He told me not to even stress about it and gave me a couple suggestions from which I made my picks. The food came out and Mark told me to enjoy and that he will be back in a minute to ensure I liked my entree. It was delicious. When he returned to check on us he didn't even ask me he just said your welcome and proceeded to chat and joke around with us. I myself like when someone is confident in their ability to please a guest and his joking demeanor was even better. It made me feel welcome from the second we walked in the door. The rest of the staff a woman waitress and a male busboy were equally engaging their tables with conversation and it just felt like everyone who entered the restaurant were family to this group of wait staff. I myself have never seen a busboy talking to customers and making them feel welcome. It's refreshing to see young people who actually care. Thank you for the stellar experience and the good fresh food, I will return and also tell my friends.

    (5)
  • Nick P.

    If this decision was based upon the food alone I would easily give this place 4 stars, but the service staff was horrible. When we walked in the door there was no real host and the lady that sat us clearly did not want to be there. She was abrupt when she sat us and did not make us feel welcome. The waitress was prompt in taking our drink orders but we waited 20 minutes for our food order to be taken and that only happened when I told another server (not our own) that we were ready to order. Unfortunately, the person that took our order was not our waitress but the disgruntled employee that sat us when we came in to the restaurant. Also, let me say that the poor service wasnt a product of a full restaurant or a staff that was spread thin. There were easily 4-5 wait staff and another 4-5 support staff in the restaurant. Once our food arrived we were pleasantly surprised with the taste based upon the service that preceded it. I had the mushroom rotelli pasta with chicken added and it was very good. I heard nothing but good comment from the entire table on the food, but the extremely poor service is what gives this location terrible marks. Hopefully, it was just a bad night for the staff because I would like to go back for the pasta but I havent decided if I will take that step and return.

    (2)
  • Shirley V.

    5 and 5 and 5 and again 5 I am celiac, so please let me tell you how painful it is to get a pizza or pasta or anything Italian. At Picazzo you get everything you want. I got the Alfredo seafood pizza and it was just delicious. My poor BF got a pasta dish which was very light taste wise and was disappointed. But we shared a beautiful apple turnover which was amazing. Will go back for sure !!!! Just wish they were expending to Canada now.....

    (5)
  • Gerald H.

    Fantastic menu. I need a low salt dinner and they had the information readily available. I picked out the eggplant.

    (5)
  • Jenna S.

    Will never be returning to Picazzos! My pizza had a hair in it and the mushrooms tasted slimy. The service was even worse! I wish they had better food because I live very close by. It seems like I'm not the only person who had bad service maybe they need to look at these reviews...

    (1)
  • Larry O.

    Not impressed. Side dining room was hidden and narrow, artwork was nice. place needs a facelift. Waitress was not knowledgeable nor very well trained. Pizza was ok but average ( was at CIBO recently) and if you compared to them there is no comparison. If you like average this is your place.

    (2)
  • Laura F.

    My co-workers and I hit Picazzo's at least once a week and have done so for over a year. We LOVE their pizza of the day special with a specialty salad of your choice. The pastas are very tasty and the specialty pizza combinations are wonderful. My favorite is the Classico! We've even ordered a dozen pizza's to feed our entire office for lunch meetings. The restaurant itself is small, but it's VERY clean and tastefully decorated. The staff there is amazingly friendly-- especially Jenny-- who remembers our names and our drink preferences. The service is very quick which is great when you have a limited amount of time for lunch.

    (5)
  • Christina M.

    Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen is a gem in the many pizza locations that can be found in the Phoenix area. Picazzo's boasts a menu which includes appetizers, salads, organic and gluten-free pastas, and of course pizza and dessert! One cannot go wrong with any of the categories of foods Picazzo's offers, but there are certainly favorites that can be ordered upon ones first visit. Picazzo's offers a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere upon entering their establishment. One is greeted immediately by their hostess at the door and then you are seated promptly at one of their many tables (or the bar area if you prefer). The atmosphere is roomy with their ample seating, and friendly upon entering. One of their best appetizers is their Mama's Meat-za Balls ($9.50). Made with three meatballs with mozzarella, artichoke hearts, organic tomato sauce, basil, and Parmesan, it is a savory appetizer that easy starts the meal off on the right foot. One can choose from one of their many pasta dishes or their pizza creations, or even create your own creation. If going with one of their creations, I would recommend their "Nonna's Favorite" (gluten free) ($16.50, $21.00, $25.00). This pizza is a delicious combination of organic olive oil and garlic, Fontina and mozzarella cheeses, mushrooms, tomatoes, goat cheese, Kalamata olives, and basil. Melts right in your mouth and one can easy eat more than one expected! If even after all of this you still crave something sweet - One cannot go wrong with electing their "Classic Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie" ($7.00). This sinful combination includes two scoops of organic vanilla bean or coconut vanilla ice cream served with your choice of organic chocolate, chocolate mint, or chocolate raspberry sauce over a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. Oh wondrous dessert indeed! Picazzo's will leave you most satisfied and delighted with all that is good. With the finest ingredients, Picazzo's takes great care in delivering the best in atmosphere and dish. Stop by Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen today for an unforgettable meal.

    (5)
  • Nicole B.

    The husband and I almost always order the baked chicken wings (no sauce), the Greek Salad, and the Puttanesca pizza. Oh, the Puttanesca pizza... yum. We've tried a few other things, but these are definitely our favorites. The happy hour drink specials aren't anything special, but all appetizers are 50% off. There are lunch specials as well, but we really like this place as a quick dinner spot. They have a power card, so every $100 spent, you get $10 off. This is nice and can add up quickly. For an Arizona chain, this place has some good gourmet pizza.

    (3)
  • Jinah Y.

    Stumbled upon this gem after a lesson at the dance studio next door. The fiance and I love trying new places and although we didn't know prior to entering that all the food here is organic and fresh, we were glad to find that out! they have 1/2 off appetizers from 3-6pm so we ordered the meat balls and stuffed peppers. Both were okay. The peppers were difficult to eat because the skin was still rough. However, the drinks were so good--he had the antioxidant cocktail and I had the sangria. Even better were the salads! I had the italian chopped salad & substituted w/kale (no upcharge) and he had the kale chopped--both very different and very good! the salad was so flavorful and fresh. We took them home and had them later that night and they were still delicious. We'll probably make this a regular stop after our lessons!

    (4)
  • Jason B.

    I am a huge fan of Picazzo's. I don't remember what their pizza is like because it has been so long since I had it, but if there is one thing I always remember, it is their salads. They are HUGE and awesome. I absolutely love their wedge. I swear the small is an entire head of lettuce. Anyway, this Picassos seems to have the same stuff as all the rest around town and their service staff is just as helpful and friendly as the other locations. This place is great if you care about organic, gluten free, blah blah blah stuff. I don't really care about that stuff but I guess it is a plus when I'm chowing down on a wedge the size of my head. Also, the Mama's Meat-Za Balls are just 'eh. The meat is nitrate free so maybe that's why I didn't like them so much cuz I love me some nitrates. They are worth a shot but this is not one of their better appetizers. Anyway, I love this place and hope to be back soon.

    (4)
  • Jessica T.

    This was my first time at Picazzo's. I have passed this place over a hundred times! I finally got to go in a try it and was not disappointed. I got the lunch special which is about 13 dollars, a little pricey, but your getting the best and local ingredients. I absolutely loved their kale salad, sooooo freaking good! I also got a slice of pizza with it, which was just as good. The lunch special comes with a drink too!

    (4)
  • Greg G.

    It wasn't too bad but didn't blow my socks off. Better than "meh" status but not by much. Staff is great. they bump it up from 2 to 3 stars.

    (3)
  • John P.

    From a couple of months back. No coffee ready took quite a while because they didn't have cups clean. NO ,really. No chipotle wings because they are out of sauce. Server walked off before wife could order. 10 plus mins to return so you can guess how this review is going to add up. Wife got angry with me because my surprise was quite audible re the cup excuse.10-15 mins to locate and clean a cup but at that point I was just hoping to get the meal over with. Maybe it's my own fault but the service kinda changed from dismissive to not quite hostile but with a degree of contempt usually found on staff at tow yards. If you have a gluten free family member it's really really hard to find places to go but at near $80 bill for 3 GF pizzas, 1 app and no real drinks it just doesn't have the service to cover the cost for "ok" pizza. Really not doing a food review because if you have any reason at all to eat real pizza you don't need to come here:)

    (2)
  • Francesca H.

    Very good for any special diets! If you're vegan and gluten-free, you're out of luck on the pizzas. But have no fear! There are options for everyone - even those "Regular" people! The gluten-free crust is not vegan (egg) but I am only vegetarian for the moment. It was better than I thought a gf crust would be. The candied walnuts were shockingly good on pizza and I highly recommend trying it with any combination! I will be going again... and maybe again! and again!

    (4)
  • Honest R.

    This 2-star is deserved. I have experienced better. I've experienced better Picazzoses for that matter. There are a lot of enthusiastic reviews on here. Mostly because people who must eat gluten-free for health reasons have a severe lack of restaurant dining choices, and are very grateful for any that exist. On the other hand, I feel there is a need to evaluate a restaurant based on its food, service and ambiance, and not upon my elation merely at having a GF place to eat. Last night was just nasty. This Picazzos location has screwed me twice now on their (un)happy hour: half-price appetizers and $1 off glasses of wine. This makes most apps $5 and most wine glasses in the $6-$9 range. Happy hour ends at 6pm. The last time I went, we were seated at 5:50. The waiter showed up at 6:03, and told us that we couldn't have happy hour specials because WE were too late. I requested a manager and got that straightened out. Last night we weren't given happy hour menus or even told about happy hour. I had to ask. My belief is that this location would rather not provide happy hour, but are forced to because they are a franchise. This time we got there at 5:25 pm, early for dinner, few people in the place. We ordered apps and entrees and wine. The waiter brought out app plates (sans apps) about 10 mins later. And we waited, and waited for our food. Meanwhile, other parties entered the restaurant, were seated, ordered and received their food. Our waiter was nowhere to be found. The one time he walked by, I gestured for him, and he walked by, his eyes less than 4 ft from mine, without acknowledging me. 25 minutes after ordering, I tracked him down. His response? "Your food will be right out." I elaborated, "I'm concerned because it has been a long time already. Other tables arrived after us and are already eating." His response: "Your food will be right out." 10 more minutes went by. No food. Waiter came by. I nearly yelled at him - "Where's our food?" He said, "It will be right out." I said, "No-I want an explanation and an apology why we don't have any food. Everybody in this restaurant is eating except us." The waiter contradicted me yet again, claiming everybody was eating salads and they're easier. What the hell was this guy's problem? Our apps came out about 40 minutes after ordering. The weird thing is that they were both very overcooked - chicken wings were dried out, shriveled. The artichoke dip was congealed from heat, and everything was incredibly hot. I'm going to guess that a cook forgot our apps in an oven. Two minutes after our apps came out, our entrees arrived. My friend's ravioli looked good and he said it tasted good. My lasagna bolognese was a travesty: Separated sauce all brothy and sloshing 'round the serving plate, overcooked/heated lasagna, dried out cheese, small portion (about a 3" x 3" square), weird chunks of ground turkey strewn about (but not mixed in with the sauce). Bland flavor, no meat, no tomatoes, no herbs, vague cheese, could not find any filling between the lasagna layers - it looked like stacked noodles. There was a new type of bread on my plate. At one time this place served regular and GF bread. So I asked. "Is this gluten-free bread? I don't recognize it." Response from the dreadlocked, nose-pierced waiter? An eyeroll. Why? I asked nicely and I am concerned. He then said after a beat, "All the bread is GF here," with a tone of "you should have known." But they changed the menu and no, nobody told me. And his snotty attitude made me concerned that maybe he didn't really know what he was talking about. Nothing like rudeness to cause your customers to lose faith in your restaurant. This place isn't cheap. Especially their pizzas, which are in the $20-$25 range for a medium. Dinner for 2 was over $50 - 1 soft drink, 1 wine, 2 happy hour priced apps, 2 entrees. Rude waiters don't do it for me. You don't have to be my friend, but there was way too much dismissive behavior among the waitstaff here. People who must eat GF are going to ask questions about the food and they deserve polite responses. And everybody deserves better food and service than are available at this location. Get yourself to any of the other Picazzos locations or Buon Gusto in South Tempe.

    (2)
  • Ca N.

    My daughter and I went here for dinner. We ordered waters and drinks. The waitress brought my beer but not my daughters' drink. She remembered in about 12 minutes. I had the Shrimp Scampi and my daughter had a pizza. We enjoyed our food. We happened to be in Sedona a few days later and they have a restaurant there also. We stopped there just before leaving the area. It was really good. They were very busy but the waitress did say that she would be "right with us". My daughter had the Pesto & Ravioli ~ Sun-dried tomato, goat cheese, vine-ripened tomato, organic spinach. I had the Avocado Delish ~ Elbow pasta, tomato, black olive, garlic, lemon zest, avocado, served warm. Both dishes were great! I would also like to say that the Manager/Owner of the one in Sedona shouldn't be folding Pizza carry out boxes! He needs to be focused on the customers instead. Maybe have all the servers/employees fold 10 each before leaving their shift. I'm giving this a 5 star as the food was really good. Maybe a little help in waiting on tables, but both places were busy. You might give it a try. We definitely will be going back.

    (5)
  • Barbara S.

    Finally, a restaurant that offers the option of whole grain pizza crust!! Yeah!! This place re-invented itself several years ago and now emphasizes their organic, gluten-free, etc. offerings. But, you don't have to be a 'health nut' or have health issues to enjoy this place. The atmosphere is nice, the staff friendly, and overall, the food is good and always very fresh. This visit we decided to create our own Neapolitan pizza - a fun way to try different ingredients together - like artichoke hearts and sausage. It was actually pretty good! Our waiter was a bit pushy at first as we took our time deciding on what wine to order, but once that was settled, he only checked in periodically to make sure everything was OK. Nice little place - we'll return.

    (4)
  • Cherlyn E.

    Tried the vegetable lassange and it was very good. Still love the pizza best.

    (5)
  • Tasia T.

    I'm in love with their lunch combo! I love having a delicious slice of cheese pizza and a pear gorgonzola salad, yummy! The crust is so delicious. There are also alternative crusts available like the honey wheat or the gluten-free. This location is pretty small, but they do have a patio, that is currently inaccessible due to the remodel, but I did notice heaters outside so when it is available it will be nice to sit at since the weather is cooling down. The price can seem a little much, but they only use organic products so I think its a fair trade. There is a full bar and the restaurant and bathrooms have always been clean every time I come here. Staff has always been friendly and I've never encountered a problem with food or service here. In fact, if you want a quick, delicious lunch, this is the place to go! Oh and I happened to notice they have a chocolate chip cookie skillet (aka Pizookie aka Pizza Cookie), yep, sold!

    (5)
  • Christina M.

    The recent changes to the menu have disappointed us. They apparently think nickel & diming their customers is ok in this economic climate. Charging additional for basic additions to pizza is a bit outrageous. Who just gets mozzarella, sauce, crust?! Making me pay more (and per size, to add insult to injury!) to add one meat and/or one veggie is ridiculous. I could understand if I wanted more than one topping, but at this rate you could pay over 20$ for a tiny little pizza! As always the food is delcious, but the menu change really left a sour taste in our mouths and we almost left without ordering (adding to the charge by the item issue, they took our favourite pie of all time (the lamb & chevre) off the menu completely. Woe is us. Not sure we'll be back for a long while, to be honest.

    (2)
  • Emily H.

    Definitely a fan and this restaurant will become a "regular" for us. If you need gluten free or other special dietary options - Picazzo's is great! Having visited the restaurant at the Promenade off Frank Lloyd Wright and also the one in Sedona, I would say this was the "middle" experience. Sedona was our best experience (could it have been all the hiking we did before going there?) and Frank Lloyd Wright was just average. At this Picazzo's on Cactus we sat on the patio next to the fire. Had great dolmas for an appetizer, FAB Thai peanut pasta (gluten free!) and sulfite free wine. As someone with food sensitivities this was BY FAR the best I've felt after eating out at an Italian restaurant. Definitely check out Picazzo's - they are willing to modify anything and will satisfy even the non-gluten free folks in your group.

    (4)
  • Kathryn C.

    We have been going to the paradise valley Picazzo's since it opened and it is one of my favorite places for lunch or dinner, any day. The salads are exceptional, and the pasta (especially the mushroom!) and pizzas are wonderful. I like the fact that it is organic, and that you can pretty much design what you want. The servers (with one remote and fortunately gone exception) are very responsive. This place is successful for good reason. I hope it remains open for a long, long time.

    (5)
  • Betteanne R.

    Excellent food, especially enjoy the organic options! I do wish the kale salad came in a petite version that was cheaper. One can eat in a high end restaurant for the price of a salad with lunch here. I lived in Sedona when this chain began, and think the quality has been maintained.

    (4)
  • George H.

    I don't particularly enjoy spending as much on pizza as Picazzo's likes to charge. I find their pizzas tasty but small for the price. Ordered one pizza for 4 people we ended up spending about $30 and all left hungry. No thanks picazzo's maybe I'll just order pizza hut next time.

    (2)
  • angela m.

    I went here with my 16 month old son for dinner tonight. The food itself was quite good. I had a Greek chicken salad that was nice and fresh and my son had the honey wheat cheese pizza kids meal. I must confess that I ate a piece of his pizza and the crust was delicious! My complaints had nothing to do with the food or even the promptness with which it came out. My waitress was not friendly. I asked her for some napkins (with a toddler) and she obliged by giving me two tiny bar napkins. I got the feeling that she didn't want to be bothered with us because it was just me and my toddler and we weren't going to be big ticket customers. The other complaint was that there was no changing table in the restroom so it was a real challenge to deal with that. It would have probably been a pretty good dining experience if you were someone eating without young children.

    (3)
  • Bao H.

    Mmmm Organic food ... wait what!? Yeah I can't say I know the difference in taste. I guess my palate is not as popping as I say it is -- or maybe there's real no difference! I can appreciate the idea. However, the organic part just sounds better and sophisticated. I eat organic only a-har a-har a-har. Picazzo's Organic Kitchen is a great selling tool. Though I can't bash their pizza, it's actually pretty good. I love their crust is that "organic"? Gotta get their bacon bleu cheese wedge salad -- it's a must. Organic Bacon? Ambience makes you feel smarter too -- or maybe I'm that already :) Service was great, my server recommended a small since it's actually a large :) Do "organic" food appear more hmmm... - Enjoy!

    (4)
  • Shakira E.

    Had Pizza here last night after a long day at work, we saw the location in Sedona and then I remembered the one near our home in Phoenix. We ordered the Chipotle Chicken with the garlic and butter bagel crust and I got a small single Caesar salad. We were very hungry and when my salad was served I was grateful. As far as Caesar salads go this one was just OK, The pizza was very good and the crust lived up to it's name nice as a must try. My only complaint is that a large would be compared to a medium at Pizza Hut or Domino's for $24 keep that in mind if you just want some pizza. But if you want organic toppings, whole wheat crust, or gluten free crust then this is your place.

    (4)
  • Patty H.

    Good food and good service. Lunchtime the place fills up fast. I had the italian chopped salad and had them substitute with kale (which they'll do for any salad, no charge). Yum. Don't get put off by all the gluten free, organic verbiage all over the menu. The food is GOOD. Check it out.

    (4)
  • william b.

    The Vortex... What a great Pizza. I have always loved the gourmet pizza idea and my third time having the Vortex pizza was just as good as my previous two times. I don't have a whiny reason to rate these guys lower than a 5 Star review. WA..WA..WA... I read some of the less than stellar reviewsof Picazzos and I can tell you that in my five times of eating there I have been absolutely happy evey time... Try it you'll Love it!

    (5)
  • Jen H.

    This is the first time we've been there since they went all organic. The menu isn't as obnoxiously large as it was before (HUGE bonus!) but the food is just as good. We tried the whole wheat crust but our taste buds didn't like it too much. I love that there are options for those who are vegans, gluten free, etc. There is pretty much something for everyone. The pizza is not bad but you definitely have to be in the mood to try something new, especially if you are new to the "foodie" world like I am. We started with the spinach/artichoke dip. Highly recommend it! It comes in an edible bread bowl with slices of pita, celery and carrots. The dip was good with all four options. There were only two servers on at the time and the place was busy! We still never waited for a refill on drinks. We will be back.

    (4)
  • Kyle S.

    Great gluten free Italian place! Tell all you gluten free friends, they will love you for it!

    (5)
  • Jean B.

    Severely overpriced. Marginal service. Food is fine - not great.

    (1)
  • Rogue S.

    Experience all the pretension of California Pizza Kitchen with none of the service or pizza! Seriously, how snooty and obnoxious is it when the drinks section lists only an assortment of bottled waters and Italian sodas, then at the bottom in small print: "If you simply MUST have it, we also carry Cola, Lemon-Lime, and Dr. P." As though they are doing us lowly soft drink partakers a favor by sinking to our level. Yet, when pressed, they still wouldn't reveal whether their "cola" was Coke, Pespi, or something else (some of us care, yo). We only came here because we won a $50 gift card, and I would never come back. The hostess was nice, but the service ended there. Our server was snippy, looked angry the whole time, screwed up our drinks twice, then snapped at us when we tried to correct her. Our pizza was only barely cut, we mostly had to rip it apart ourselves, and the busboy kept trying to take our plates before we were done and without asking. The pizzas were vaguely interesting in theory, but not very good in practice. There were very few options in the way of regular pizza if you didn't want to try one of their many "theme" pizzas (bbq chicken pizza, pasta pizza, enchilada pizza, etc). We tried the Shrimp Scampi pizza, which was tough and undercooked, and the "Meaty Meaty" pizza, which was okay, but had about six pieces of meat on the entire large sized pizza. Overall, it was a free meal, and we left full, but it was uncomfortable, and only moderately tasty. I would certainly not come here again and pay, given their extraordinary prices (a large and small pizza, two sodas, and a garlic bread appetizer for $52???), mediocre pizza, and lousy service. Definitely skip this place.

    (1)
  • Andrew T.

    The pizza was much better than I expected. Pretty good crust, tho nothing like my NY favorites. Above average service. Great caesar salad. Now. There's just no easy way to say this. But the meatball appetizer gave me the wind something awful. I'm sorry, but you should know that.

    (2)
  • Laura M.

    Finally!! A Gluten-free pizza crust worth eating! The Husband and I usually have to order 2 separate pizzas, because I refuse to eat most gluten-free crusts... they are usually crumbly with little resemblance to a "real" crust. But, at Picazzo's, we have found a happy compromise - a seriously delicious gluten-free option. Wow! We have tried the Meaty-Meaty (they aren't kidding - it is LOADED with all-natural, nitrate-free meats) and the Diavolo (heaven!!) pizzas. The Italian Chopped Salad is delicious. Keep in mind that the SMALL salad feeds 2 people easily... we watched a number of tables receive what looked like enough salad to feed a small country! You'd probably need 8 people to finish the large salad, especially if you are also ordering a pizza. Thanks for offering edible gluten-free items AND healthier meat options!

    (4)
  • Andre E.

    Let's see Chipotle Chicken....onions....yellow peppers.....cheese....cheese... and more cheese....NO TOMATO SAUCE ....which was great....jalapenos on top.....and all of that sitting on a Bagel Crust with garlic and butter. Yeah I know your hungry now......not to mention it is all organic as well. Now the bad news is that for 23 bucks for a large....it is not very large....but it is filling.....so if your looking for great tasting pizza....salad....pasta....and desert....and remember it's mostly organic.....then go to Picazzo's. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!

    (4)
  • Nicole N.

    My boyfriend and I go to this establishment at least twice a month and its our favorite restaurant. We ask to sit in Taylor's section every time. Not only is she the best server I've come across but the entire staff is great And makes our experience all the better. I wish they would bring back their salon pea pasta but all their food is amazing. Favorite restaurant and have never had a bad experience.

    (5)
  • Tsa Tsa G.

    I love the concept. Healthy, fresh, and organic- however if you look at the nutritional guide you will see a lot of salads have a whopping 1500-3500 grams of sodium! Today I was exremely disappointed. We orderd wings which were cold on the inside and lukewarm on the outside. Good wings should be piping hot. The cheese garlic bread was a soggy mess with no good flavor. A stronger cheese would help matters along with a crispier bread as opposed to the gooey hunk of goo that was served. The artichoke dip was ok although it was not hot all the way through. The accompanying flatbreads were dismal. The Caesar salad was ok but very salty and the dressing was loaded with garlic. Any of these items ordered I could easily make at home- and with better flavor. The soggy bread, salty salads with cold wings were virtually inedible. I had I ask the waiter for napkins and then later for utensils.

    (1)
  • Brenda L.

    Went to lunch with friends. One ordered 2 slices of peperoni pizza ($3.75 per slice, a bit pricey for one item slices in my mind), the other ordered the lunch special plate ($9): 1 slice of pizza (she choose cheese) with a side salad (in this case the Asian salad minus nuts). None of this was appealing to me by price or appearance. I ordered the lunch pasta plate choosing spaghetti & chicken piccata with a side salad (Cesar salad) with the drink included. My plate set me back $10.50, which is more than most people who eat lunch out during the week try to spend. Not a fan of the one item topping pizza and not gullible enough to go for the spicy Italian sausage slice at $4.25 a slice! I figured I went with my best option. Well as I said theirs did not look very appealing. The Asian salad dressing and few slivers of wantons was all that made this lettuce salad Asian. Usually that salad is a cabbage based salad. The pizza slices were not very large for the price by the way and are basically precooked and warmed over when ordered with whatever topping you select. NYPD does this a lot better and gives you more options to top your pizza off with and you can choose more than one. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the chicken piccata was tender and flavorful but still not outstanding and for the price was a very, very, small serving. My salad was old - ends were turning brown and it was not very crisp and the dressing thick and not so good. The small piece of bread that they rave about as homemade was dry and served without butter. I mean it was really dry! Like maybe days old dry! All this organic and gluten free food did not impress me. Glad I don't require a gluten free diet and have lived many years without organic indigents, because if this is a fine example of both I would quickly lose interest in food. Oh and that drink was also an organic juice based 10 oz soda that by itself sold for $2.50 when not a part of the lunch special. The restaurant itself sits on the corner of an unassuming strip mall. It has a small crowed patio that was full except for the 2 tables in the direct sun without umbrellas. The interior appeared clean and had a casual slightly upscale appearance but also a bit crowed by the closeness of the tables. Therefore this would not be a good place for kids. Also they don't appear to offer desserts! And our waitress lacked personality and appeared that she would prefer to be somewhere else. So I give the place 2 stars which is generous with all things taken into account.

    (2)
  • Andy G.

    Good experiences here! Keep up the good work, friendly staff, tasty food.. I'll be back. I like bringing people here who haven't been, it's a great place. Easy to get to and great to sit out and have a good meal while we talk for a while. Good drinks too!

    (4)
  • Marc G.

    I have been here a couple of times. The first time was during the Superbowl in 2009 and the second time last June. The pizza is quite delicious with the organic ingredients as well as the gluten-free pizza crust. The overall taste is clever; I mean that it is good, but for some reason my instincts do not realize it is pizza. The concept is to far removed from the traditional pie (e.g. the toppings and combinations are unique). I enjoyed the dining experience, but the atmosphere was somewhat drab and stuffy. The service was mediocre. I would round up to a four star from about a three and three quarters.

    (4)
  • Shannon N.

    I went here with my family mid-week for dinner and my experience was a little average. The host was able to seat us as soon as we entered the restaurant, which is always good when you're hungry. The server was very nice, and the food came out promptly. The food was decent. I ordered a pizza with grilled onion, pork sausage, and basil. For 100% organic food, it was good! I enjoyed my pizza, but it wasn't anything I would rant and rave about. For dessert, we ordered the brownie, which was inedible. I NEVER send food back to the kitchen, but the server actually took it back and took it off the bill. That definitely scored them some points, because I didn't even have to ask to take it back. Overall, I would go back to try some more organic food, but not for the brownie :)

    (3)
  • Steve B.

    Great Stuff. It's hard for a diehard traveling pizza lover to often find some loveable pizza but I did here.

    (5)
  • Meredith P.

    Okay, so I have to admit, I'd addicted to Picazzo's! Where else can you go when you're gluten free, living in Phoenix and absolutely LOVE, and I do mean LOVE, Italian. One mouthwatering word: Picazzo's. They get it right from the texture of the GF pizza crust to the taste to the million toppings you can concoct on it. Also, they have a plethora of other goodies such as spinach and artichoke dip, Mama's Meatballs and the perfect pesto pasta dish. The regular foods not too bad either I hear, I'll take my boyfriends word on it.

    (5)
  • Deadeye D.

    Absolutely delicious and their lunch special was perfect for a man on the go. I went in, sat at the bar, and (I believe her name was Jenny) Jenny was an awesome server. She gave me my choice of any salad on the menu and a slice of heaven, I mean pizza. She even explained what it meant to be gluten free. Not that it matters to me personally, but it's intersting to know and helpful to many I'm sure. Thanks guys for the great service, awesome salad(super bomb crutons that I've been dying for), and the little bit of heaven in a pepperoni covered slice of picazzo!!

    (5)
  • Mateo C.

    i took my mom here b/c we're both gluten-free. there is a novelty to getting to eat stuff that is typically off-limits for us...but the pasta was boring (i thought). i had some of mushroom pasta thing. she had the shrimp scampi. to be honest, she loved it...but i probably won't go back...it's a long drive for food that didn't blow me away...

    (2)
  • Matthew K.

    This place was pretty good. One of those "safe bets" when it comes to pizza restaurants. Nothing really out of the ordinary, but still much better than any chain. Of course it's in a strip mall, hello this is Arizona remember. Staff was friendly. Food was good, but it ain't no Cibo!

    (4)
  • Dave C.

    Easily the best GLUTEN FREE pizza that my family and I have had anywhere in the world. Thank you Picazzo's!

    (5)
  • Eric M.

    Tastes like a frozen pizza. Salid was better but not great .

    (2)
  • Sarah L.

    Picazzo's is very simple. When I say simple, I mean ordinary. In all fairness to them, I did not try the pizza. But from a pasta standpoint - they used a lot of cheese on everything. Again, the salad was an italian chopped but loaded with cheese. The meal could have served two people - and it was a lunch portion!! (pasta/salad combo) So if you're looking for good portions and something to fill you up - you found your place. This used to be Pasta Pomodoro before, and the place was beat. But they've actually done some nice work to it and it's a very pleasant dining room now. Major props for that. I'd probably come back with a hungry, large group (kid friendly) if we wanted a casual meal. Otherwise, I'll pass and stick to more unique places.

    (3)
  • Chris R.

    My wife and I used to go to the Pasta Pomodoro at this location all the time and loved it. We were really bummed when that closed. We thought we'd give Picazzo's a shot because the location is very convenient for us. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. The decor was pretty blah, and the pizza on the menu I felt was on the expensive side. We both ordered pasta dishes, which were good and the portions reasonably sized. Our waitress was friendly. There just wasn't anything to make me really want to go back.

    (3)
  • mike b.

    We've been to 3 locations - Sedona, Scottsdale & PV. The pizza is always good and service is always great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the overuse of garlic. I'm not a garlic fan, but if you like it - this is the place for you. If you are being attacked by a Vampire - head to Picazzo, you are safe here. Last time we went to the PV location they had Dogfish Head 90 on tap, which is amazing. Pretty rare to find that on tap anywhere. Great lunch specials also, I think it's like $7.50 for a slice of pizza, salad and drink - not bad in Scottsdale. They also do a good job of communicating via email when they have specials. All the locations are really nicely decorated and very upscale feeling. Highly recommend it!

    (4)
  • Alex H.

    Service sucked. Food wasn't bad but not worth the price. Wont be going back soon

    (2)
  • Jenny M.

    The margarita pizza is awesome. They use a delicious red sauce that I would be happy to eat on noodles- much different than a lot of pizza places that just use a tasteless red goo. Good crust too! The organic root beer is pretty gross though.

    (4)
  • Alicia F.

    Wedge salad is delish! Love the fact that it's organic, as well as the fact that the pizza dough is gluten-free...sure beats having my husband sneeze for an hour, after eating "regular" pizza. I will say, the pizza is pretty good...and this is coming from a girl from Chicago!

    (5)
  • Rockstar M.

    Makes the olive garden look five star. Despite their claims they most certainly are not using all fresh ingredients and the food is bland bland bland with a metric ton of garlic. The pizza is awful and overpriced. When I complained they comped me $25( which is nearly twice the price of a pizzeria bianco's pizza!) at which point I gave them another try. The lasagna was so bland, the salad was absolutety Spartan. All the way around avoid this place. You'd enjoy Italian from fuzzolis better.

    (1)
  • Joe Z.

    I really wanted to give this place 5 stars. The food was really good. My fiance and I ordered organic soda(Yum!), had a pizza with regular thick crust and the baked wings which were really great! I am excited to try more menu options. We happened to come around closing on a Thursday night, and the service was just horrible. Being a server in my past, I know people have off nights, so I will let this one slide. I plan to go back, the menu now that is organic and fresh just seems great! I am excited more restaurants in town are going in the organic, fresh direction.

    (4)
  • Crystal L.

    Not my style of pizza.

    (1)
  • Jeff H.

    Great food. I love sitting at the bar. I usually get a pizza. Lots of choices and I've never had anything bad.

    (4)
  • Joe K.

    $47 for a large take out pepperoni pizza and large chopped salad is a little high considering the food is nothing special.

    (1)
  • Sheila L.

    Puttanesco pizza (artichokes) was delicious and the service is all very quaint and efficient.. They even have gluten free pizza crust. Happy hr drink is 1.00 off all drink choices which I love since I can order whatever I like

    (5)
  • Hannah G.

    I have dined at Picazzo's several times around the valley since it is one of the places my son can enjoy pizza (gluten free). I have always had an enjoyable experience as we both had this evening. My only complaint for this particular location is that the wairtstaff seemed incompotent. For a dinning room with 7 occupied tables there were 3 waiters yet somehow the guests were still neglected? We ordered the medium ultimate pepperoni and my 3 year old consumed 4 of the 6 pieces as I was able to eat 2, the waiter (who never told us his name) came by and asked if he could box up the leftovers???? I ordered 2 glasses of the tempranillo and when the second glass was brought the table was not cleared of any finished dishes. As we always have enjoyed the food we will go back (or do take-out at least) but the service is definatley lacking. Hopefully the Scottsale/PV location can up their hiring criteria ASAP and make the dine in experience more enjoyable.

    (3)
  • Ileana M.

    Came here with my better half for the first time and absolutely loved it! We are big health freaks and this place offered so many options for pizza. They offer gluten free and vegan pizza crusts along with organic ingredients with most being nitrate free. Huge plus!! My boyfriend and I shared the larger size create your own pizza. He's more gluten free than I am and surprisingly the crust was delicious compared to other pizza places that offer gluten free. The sauce tasted fresh along with the toppings and flavorful seasonings. We were very satisfied with the food overall. Just wish we could've tried the baked chicken, next time! As for customer service, the waiter was friendly and got our order to us in time. He seemed knowledgable about the menu which helped with some questions we had. Honestly the only cons is that it's a bit of a drive but definitely worth it once you get there. And the prices, it can be a bit expensive but hey, when is GOOD organic meals ever cheap ;) A lovely experience and we can wait to come back!! :)

    (5)
  • Kimbre L.

    Came here for lunch with my mom because it has gluten-free options & boy were we impressed!! Great service and EXCELLENT Gluten Free food! My mom had the chicken piccata and ate every single bite! I had linguine with meatballs and it was so delicious! They have amazing options for Gluten Free diets including pizza, pasta & even gnocchi!! It has a great and enjoyable atmosphere. The staff is friendly and the service is really good. Jackie was especially awesome!!! :) So get on over there and get you some really good food from some really good people!! NOTE: they used to break their pasta and it wasn't good it was always in pieces, but they don't do that anymore and it's perfect!! If you have gluten issues this is your place! I highly recommend it!

    (5)
  • Amber B.

    For someone like me with Celiac and a ton of food allergies, Picazzo's is like heaven. Usually there are less than five things I can eat on a restaurant menu - here there are less than five things I can't eat. I've tried pizza, pasta dishes, chicken, appetizers, salads. Coming here makes my mouth and body happy. You just can't beat that.

    (5)
  • Cara H.

    All of the food at picazzos is fresh and well prepared. Some of my favorites are the kale salad with garlic dressing, roasted veggie pizza and butternut squash ravioli with Alfredo. The service could be better but the meal more than makes up for it.

    (5)
  • Ed W.

    One of the truly great places in Phoenix I can take my wife who has a gluten allergy where she doesn't have to worry about what's on the menu! I've tried many things on the menu before and it's all been good! The service is usually pretty friendly but can be slow on occasion. I assume it's because the food is being freshly prepared and cooked but I cannot confirm this.

    (4)
  • Sazsha M.

    Came here the other day and was so happy with the great food and service! I love that this place is organic, vegan and gluten free! It's very clean inside and has a pleasant atmosphere too. I wish this place was closer to me but maybe it's a good thing that it's not lol. I will definitely be back to try more of what they have to offer.

    (5)
  • Anh N.

    We love this place. There's something for everyone. One of the best gluten friendly restaurants in Arizona. Love their pizzas and desserts! We're regulars here and we don't plan on changing :)

    (5)
  • Jessica S.

    I love Picazzo's. Pricey but they are organic and offer a lot of alternatives for people with food sensitivities. Been to the ones in Goodyear, Surprise, and Glendale. They are all closed now. I like to drive out of my way every once in a while here for a meal. Always tastes great.

    (4)
  • Catalina L.

    The food is great, the service is terrible. The people are friendly, the issue is the time it takes to get served. I was very excited to take my husband there and one year-old daughter after having been there twice and loving the food. When we arrived, there were hardly any people dining. The restaurant quickly filled up but our food was not arriving... After people who had arrived after us, long after us, were already eating. By the time we received our food we had a very whiny child and literally had to scarf down our food before leaving toile an appointment. We didn't order anything complicated, a slice of pizza and salad! I still plan on dining here, but hope to have food served within 15 minutes of ordering not over half an hour!

    (3)
  • Irina H.

    Ugh, I always feel terrible writing a bad review, but sometimes it can't be helped... The upshot is that the food was bland and dry, and the prices for pizza were super steep. The food did look nice. Our experience: terrible, expensive food. I heard good things about this place years ago, so we decided to meet friends there. We arrived for Happy Hour, so the appetizers were half price and drinks were $1 off. My "Bruschetta" was a rather dry flatbread, with a bland crust (maybe not bad for gluten free?), and toppings that weren't evenly spread out, so you got clumps of a lot on some pieces and not much on others. The Brie was nice - a large portion with roasted garlic, fruit and sub-par bread. The real problem came with the pizzas, which were incredibly overpriced for the size, even if they had been tasty. My husband's pizza ("super healthy wheat crust", dates, red pears) was the smallest medium I've seen, and my small was truly a one-person pizza (mushrooms and vine-ripened tomatoes). With two toppings each (and free arugula), we managed to pay nearly $40 for a small and medium create-your-own! The worst part was that the pizzas tasted incredibly bland. I frequently order very healthy food- that's no excuse for flavorless results. The organic tomato sauce was wet (but otherwise tasteless), making for a soggy pizza. The fresh mozzarella didn't have the wonderfull taste and consistency that the name implies. Even my mushroom and tomato toppings lacked flavor - how is that even accomplished? The place was ok-looking and had nice service (aside from the male host who used the ladies restroom and left it dirty). Our friends seemed to like their Caprese salad, Mushroom cap and Squash Ravioli with Pesto, so maybe our mistake was ordering anything with a crust. I won't be going back to find out!

    (2)
  • Tammy K.

    As a recent kidney cancer survivor only one kidney is hard to process any processed food as i no first hand the effects with gluten soy non gmo and no organic ingredients i actually can feel the difference in my gut and my head when i eat here !!!!! i feel fantastic ! no headaches ,no bloating ,no stomach cramps, not tired and ned to sleep after i eat here, and the next day i still feel fantastic thank you to my wonderful staff for the very best service and knowledge in great food with non gmo ingredients !!! Im a regular and so it my best friend michi a Special thanx to nicole my favorite supervisor and mark and Kyla for your fantastic service and expertise !! Hairdoctk

    (5)
  • William O.

    Ordered the new Zupo salad. Was a perfect post hike meal. The flavor was great, portions just right. I am currently tracking my macros and they were nice enough to give me the weight of the quinoa and protein and add some extra chicken in so i could meet my count. Not alot of places do this. I certainly appreciate it. Well done!

    (5)
  • Del F.

    The service at this place is great however the food is horrible and incredibly over priced. So disappointing. Oreganos is right across the street. Save your money and go there.

    (2)
  • Preston C.

    We stopped in for lunch the other day Service was good in the beginning and then just went nonexistent We had at least 4 different servers taking care of us, by taking care I mean filling our water cups every 5 minutes, even when our glasses were still full... As far as the location, this particular seems to have a ton of regulars, which is cool... But each and every server/bartender was carrying on loud conversations with their regulars to be heard by everyone in the restaurant... We ordered the Duncan Farms Organic salad and it was a good size for two people but it was very bland... The greens were not my favorite and the dressing was just as plain... Our pizza took about 20-30 minutes to arrive and once it did, it was a bit small... We chose the Naples Margherita The medium pizza was devoured in less than 7 minutes... I did like the pizza as it had good flavor and tasted "healthy" and organic... I also didn't agree with the size/price for it though... I was still hungry while we left the restaurant... I would like to give Picazzo's a nothing try in the future...

    (3)
  • Angela R.

    I've only come here for lunch and never been disappointed . Friendly service , great food and they even give you a to go drink when your all done :) .. I always get the lunch special with slice of pizza and salad which includes a drink (about $11.50) .. You have the option of gluten free slices and the organic salads are fresh and delish.. This is also the 1st place I've seen with Himalayan pink sea salt at the table ;) If your looking for a healthy lunch choice this is the place to try ;)

    (4)
  • Dillon R.

    Just had lunch here with my mom, the thai quinoa bowl and zo's salad were amazing! Ask for Zane too, phenomenal service!

    (5)
  • Missy A.

    First I have to say that my husband and I frequent Picazzo's and love their happy hour! Recently we've noticed a decline/change in a few items that make us very sad. Their meatballs used to be our favorite and we would come just for them. The last 2 times we've gone, they were MUCH smaller and almost taste frozen. Im not sure why they changed it.....maybe cost? Second was their flatbread with dates, Fuji apple and Prosciutto. The flat bread was doubled up and not cooked evenly and the prosciutto was gummy and fatty, not crispy as usual. Hmmmmm I sure hope this place isn't going down hill. One of our favs!

    (3)
  • Amy G.

    Came here today for the first time. I ordered half size of the Heart Healthy Salad with optional chicken. Since I am trying to track my macros it is really great to order something fresh and you can see what you are eating to track. The salad was fresh and super tasty. The staff was friendly and gave me a water to go. Definitely will be back.

    (5)
  • Carrie S.

    It had been awhile since we had been here but we saw a groupon and decided it was time to get back in. The food was great, as always, but the menu has changed. The new menu offers new quinoa bowls that I would like to try, but didn't try this time. This time we enjoyed a create your own pizza and had vegan alfredo, light daiya cheese, beyond meat chicken, spinach and mushrooms as toppings. It was amazing! We also enjoyed the vegan curry broccoli crowns as an appetizer. The portion size on those seems to have gotten smaller and I'm pretty sure the price has gone up. I also think the price went up on our favorite salad, the Heart Healthy. We get this salad every time we come and with no meat and no cheese I really don't understand why they need to charge $15+ for it. We're disappointed the prices have gone up, but with a groupon it was worthwhile. The new menu is expanded with more vegan options for us, so that is definitely appealing as well. Our server was Brian W. and he was attentive, knowledgeable, and patient. Great service even though it was a busy Saturday night and we could tell the table next to us was a pain to deal with. We will go back, but will look for lunch specials, happy hour and groupons since they are getting a little too expensive for our pocketbooks.

    (4)
  • Nadia D.

    I used to eat here all the time years ago and found myself in the same neighborhood today and got really excited to be having lunch there. The menu went through a complete change since the last time I was here, in fact this might not even be the same restaurant anymore. I don't have anything against healthy or organic foods but I'm sad to say I will not be back. Outrageously overpriced, small portions and just not very good at all. Bland, boring, bird food.

    (2)
  • Stephanie B.

    Somehow, I find myself surrounded by people with celiac disease, so this is a popular place for us to dine. I've always been impressed by their food -- delicious and cooked to perfection. With that said, the price is a little high for me, but I do understand why that is -- the quality of their ingredients is superb, and since they cater to the gluten-free community, I see why the markup is necessary. Service is also great. I've been half a dozen times, and I have no complaints. The waiters and waitresses are friendly and understanding, no matter the location. I would recommend this place and go back whenever our party calls for it.

    (5)
  • Kate D.

    Awesome Gluten Free dishes in a great setting. I had the Bianco and my son had the chicken Parmesan and both were outstanding. This restaurant is a godsend for Celiac Community!

    (5)
  • Madeline S.

    Wow, i am so in love with the new menu options. The pizza keeps getting better and better and the salads are amazing. Please always keep that potato leek soup on the menu!!! The staff at this location is so personable and first class. The manager Mark is the best!!!! Love Picazzo's!!!

    (5)
  • Richard H.

    Traveled to Phoenix with an Elite soccer team, and selected this restaurant for it organic and gluten free options. We were seated in their outside dinner area, which fit our group comfortably (25 people). There were outdoor heaters and a very attractive outdoor fire, which kept us warm on a cool Phoenix winter evening. I agree with the other reviews, that the wait staff could use a little more service training. Advice: Smile and check on your guests more frequently. Food: The walnut, blue cheese salad was absolutely incredible. Sliced of strawberries, tear drop tomatoes, walnuts, tangy with balsamic vinegar. We ordered the Napolitan(super thin crust) Naples Margherita, olive oil, tomato, basil, and a healthy dose of garlic. Delicious pizza, and thin crust, so the pizza was too filling. Organic and gluten free pasta? Sounded strange, but I tried the Shrimp scampi dish, which was made with organic quinoa and gluten free focacia. The texture was slightly different from any high end Italian restaurant, but the taste of the pasta, sauce, and shrimp was exceptional. I enjoyed every bit, and highly recommend this restaurant.

    (4)
  • Shelly H.

    I love this place. Always healthy, fresh , and tasty. Please stick around Picazzo's you are one of a kind and delicious ! I have their free frequent diner card and get $10 off after a certain amount of purchases Highly recommend this place

    (5)
  • Kelsey M.

    The pizza is delicious! We tried a few different ones and each were excellent and worth ordering again. However, they were severely overpriced - almost $20 for a small! I would have been fine paying that had the ambiance been more upscale. The ambiance feels similar to a low to mid scale family restaurant. Additionally, our server was acceptable but for the price we were paying it would have been nice to have some higher quality service. This place feels like any other family restaurant but the food is a much higher quality! The food is also overpriced. Go for the pizza (not for the ambiance)

    (3)
  • Becca N.

    I was pleasantly surprised with Picazzo! I wasn't expecting much, and I found myself delighted by the options and stuffed enough to bring home some leftovers. The veggies are ROCK STAR awesome!!! The meatballs are solid (flavor, not consistency), and the drinks, well let's just say this mama was very pleased with the blueberry mojito after a looooong day with two bickering kids. Service was great. Very friendly and happy to answer lots of questions. We will definitely go back.

    (4)
  • Donna M.

    I have been here on many occasions but went the other night for dinner and cocktails with a friend, who is also GF. This was my first visit since they revamped the menu. I liked their menu before but was really impressed with the new items. Almost everything on the menu is GF. My friend and I both got the Cucumber Basil Breeze drink, it's made with organic vodka, I didn't even know booze could be organic, my first organic buzz HA. For appetizers we got the Baked Brie & Roasted Garlic - SO yummy! For our entree we each had the Baked Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni, delish! The flatbread that comes with is pretty decent. For dessert, my friend and I split the Eva's Organic Apple Cobbler and the Classic Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, we both opted for the Coconut ice cream on top of each - to die for! I don't even want to know how many calories I consumed that night but the food was really really good. Nice to be able to eat "real" food, as being GF, you're somewhat limited when you go out to eat, but this place gets my 5-star rating and repeat visits.

    (5)
  • Lacy W.

    Service was slow even though we were there before a crowd. Ordered a Caesar, which was a little on the fishy side, pizza, and a pesto pasta which had so much liquid in the bottom of the bowl it was more of a noodle soup. The pizza was decent and the staff was courteous. Won't return.

    (3)
  • Lisa E.

    I wanted to love this place but I have to say I was not really a fan of the pizza, namely the crust. The toppings and sauce were fabulous and fresh like you would expect from an 'organic' restaurant. I had the half Meaty-Meaty and half Vortex. The meats on the Meaty-Meaty were fabulous! I swapped the Italian sausage for andouille sausage (spicy sausage), but I am sure both options are great. The vegetables on the Vortex side were just sliced in long strips and not diced, which makes eating it without dropping pizza everywhere or having stuff hanging out of your mouth quite the task. I had the regular crust and I know this place strives to be 'healthy' and 'organic', but their crust does just not compare to many other great pizza places. I know many people rave about their gluten-free crust; maybe it is 'good for gluten-free', but their crust compared to outstanding pizza in general... it does not even come close! My server was great and very educated on the menu and answered all my silly questions. I do plan on coming back; Picazzo's is quaint with good service. I definitely plan to come check out happy hour and try many other things that are not pizza on the menu!

    (3)
  • Jillian M.

    I drive past this place all the time and I figured I would finally try it out. The place is on a corner of a plaza, really cute, very clean inside. Small so you wouldn't want to take a large group. Cute outside seating as well. I did a take out order. I ordered the thai peanut chicken dish and also Sriracha slaw for an appetizer. The slaw looked good, didn't taste bad but could definitely use some added flavor. I don't think I would order it again. Thai peanut dish was AWESOME. tons of flavor, a good portion so you will have leftovers. They just came out with a new menu in March so they don't have a printable take home one but I will definitely be going back.

    (4)
  • Austin T.

    This is a good place for salads. I eat here probably 4 out of 5 times a week, and always order the heart healthy gourmet salad with chicken added. It's pretty perfect. I wouldn't order the full salad - just do half, as the proportions of lettuce to the "good stuff" (avocados, walnuts, apples, etc.) gets unbalanced and then there is just too much lettuce. And nobody wants to be munching on just lettuce all day . . .

    (3)
  • T H.

    I've frequented both this location on Cactus, as well as the on on Scottsdale and Frank Lloyd Wright (Bell) since they both opened. Truth be told, I've always preferred the Scottsdale location, and while the menu is the same, I've noticed the Scottsdale location was faster and more consistent in their food. I'll NEVER set foot in here (Cactus) again, and here's why: October 22, 2014, I went here with my 7 year old and my Mom. We arrived at 12:40, and by 12:45 we ordered. We watched another table get their food (who arrived after us), and so I asked what was the delay. The waiter said he'd "go and check on it", and by 1:20 we still didn't have our food, or an explanation. (Keep in mind, the lunch rush was pretty much over that day, as I counted two tables on the patio, and perhaps two more inside with customers still eating.) So, here I am with a hungry 7 year old and mother who's diabetic, and NEVER expecting to be waiting over 45 minutes at this point for food. Ok. Things happen. Orders sometimes aren't entered in, I GET that. I assumed someone either forgot to put in our order, or someone forgot to cook it, so I asked for some bread. An easy request for an italian restaurant (or any restaurant for that matter). The waiter disappeared, and 10 minutes later, still no bread. I asked where it could be, and he said they needed to BAKE some. What was inexcusable was that he was completely indifferent, not interested in correcting the terrible service, and the manager who came over was equally inept and unapologetic. My kid is awesome and patient, and so is my Mom. I worked in restaurants many years of my life, and so I think I'm more forgiving than most but this was it. We got up, walked out, and went over to Oregeno's across the street and proceeded to get top-rated service and food from these guys. The reason Yelp is fabulous is you can have a head's up on what to expect at businesses. Just know what to expect here.

    (1)
  • Mossie L.

    Overpriced, tasteless food. expensive salads and then they nickel and dime you for extra toppings- not just meat but also avocados, figs, etc. The red lentil soup was somehow spicy and flavorless all at the same time. The waitress who brought out our food slammed each plate loudly in front of us. Overall unimpressed and will not be back.

    (2)
  • S. L.

    Today was my first visit to Picazzo's. I was thrilled to see the menu was organic (and therefore non-GMO). I was also with a friend who was vegetarian and we have vegan friends. The menu clearly delineates vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. They even make gluten-free pizzas in a dedicated oven so that it doesn't come in contact with other gluten-laden pizzas. While I don't have celiac, I know how debilitating it can be for some - even if food just comes in contact with another food containing gluten. We had the gnocchi (mine with Gorgonzola cream sauce) and it was delicious! I'm so excited to have found this place!

    (5)
  • Diana P.

    I have ate at many locations. But this time this location the service was horrible and the food was secondhand at best. The salad was brown and tasted terrible. Although the offered to bring us a new one they refused to remove from our bill. We were trying to enjoy our lunch to be rushed and have employees beyond rude. Cleaning table while we sat the refusing to refill our drinks. I will never eat at this location again. The staff is young and very unprofessional. Left a bad taste in my mouth to say the least.

    (1)
  • Susanne S.

    Love this place! they completely redid the menu since the last time I was here and it was awesome! They have more vegan options! the lentil soup and kale salad were delicious! I have been here before and will be back :)

    (5)
  • Booger N.

    Gluten and dairy free heaven for me!!!! So hard to find well made food with my limitations.....Kyla our server is fab...please give her a raise or at least a bonus...everyone here so very friendly... it's nice to walk in and have smiling employees all over the place....and great tasting, fresh food!!!!..just moved into the neighborhood and will be here all the time. Just met Kalen, another great employee...you can tell everyone is happy to be here....Great food, great juju!!!

    (5)
  • Joni F.

    Best wings in town! Great food, comfortable environment and the staff treats you like family. Tuesday night half price bottles of wine and happy hour appetizers make for an affordable week-date-night. Organic Italian with vegan and gluten free options so everyone can enjoy the meal.

    (5)
  • Travis B.

    our first visit. we've heard good things about picazzo's due to their "healthy" and flair for organic food. service was fast and very good. happy hour offers half off appetizers and 1 dollar off drinks. i had a stuffed portabello mushroom cap. it was full of flavor and had a nice texture, not overcooked. my entree was the butternut squash ravioli with sundried tomatoes. i was impressed. full of flavor and spot on with the acidity and saltiness. my wife had the caprese salad and was quite happy with her choice. our dining friends weren't as impressed with their pizza's and flatbreads. they did order a baked brie which on a small sample tasted, was very good.

    (4)
  • Liz S.

    I got take out from here and did one of the make-your-own-pizza options. I got the new spicy thai red curry sauce with vegetables. Overall, the pizza was quite good. My main complaint is that I find that the cost for each pizza is very high considering the food that we received.

    (3)
  • Renee C.

    Great option for pizza, pasta, and salads if you're gluten-free, or even if you're not. The sides were especially good with the garlicky spinach and curry cauliflower being favorites. But best of all the was the excellent service. Our server, Andrew, was extremely attentive and personable. He made the night!

    (4)
  • Morgan T.

    Love, love, love, love, LOVE this place. I am extremely biased though - I love wine and I'm a vegetarian. This is a great place to go for the whole family. I actually feel like I can fit in when I order buffalo wings because they're *drumroll* tofu! Of course - the carnivores in the family can indulge in regular meaty chicken wings. Their pizzas are fantastic, appetizers are good - I would go here once a week if it was closer!

    (5)
  • Chase F.

    I came here with my good pal who has a gluten allergy and spoke highly of the food. The exterior threw me a bit as it looked a little cheesy (no pun) and generic. I found the dining room ambiance drab and in need of a face lift. However, just 10 feet away lies a lovely and warm patio equipped with a fire pit and several tables. Pasta had my eye on this night, with which there was an array of diverse options. All the pasta's we ordered were magnificent. I will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. The weight staff was very friendly and prompt as well. Kudos Picazzo's!

    (4)
  • W E.

    We visited for the first time after the lunch hour rush on a Saturday. I was intrigued to see the organic and fresh menu items. Nice outside patio. Waitress was pleasant but frazzled. Service, a little on the slow side, but we weren't in any rush. I ordered the kale Caesar salad. It was tasty, although some of the salad on the bottom was icy cold so I believe it wasn't freshly made but simply pulled from a frig and put on a plate. A bit disappointing; however, I liked that the salad wasn't drenched in dressing. My husband ordered a plain Caesar salad and spaghetti. He said his meal was pretty average. Nothing outstanding. Soon after leaving, though, my husband became very ill. It could have been a flu bug. It could have been the food. Hard to say. I'm pretty sure my husband won't be back.

    (2)
  • Brooke R.

    I love this place! Food and atmosphere is great...especially when it's cooler outside and you can eat on the patio. I love that they serve healthy, organic food. Their lunch specials are very reasonable, but dinner can quickly get costly. The downside is the service can be slow and sometimes it feels like they are understaffed. However, even with the shortcomings the quality and taste of food is great.

    (4)
  • Elizabeth H.

    I'm a fan of both of these locations. It is my special stop for gluten-free pizza pickup. Many healthy allergy-friendly food solutions. The salads are also delicious! The staff is courteous and the place is always buzzing lunch and dinner time.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Categories

Pizza

Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.

Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.

Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.

Italian Cuisine

The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.

Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.

If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.

Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen

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