Nello’s Pizza
8658 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Address :
8658 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 - Phone (480) 922-5335
- Website https://www.nellosscottsdale.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
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 : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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.
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Alec P.
Nello's is conveniently located right down the road from my work, along with a ton of other pizza options but I've already tried all of those so I figured I'd give Nello's a shot. I ordered for pick up and the girl on the phone was very courteous, upon arriving to grab my pizza the inside decor was friendly inside. The pizza was mediocre overall. I did enjoy the crust which is huge for me, but the sauce was very bland . My toppings consisted of sausage, jalapenos, and green peppers. Good toppings! Unfortunately that and the crust was the only thing that got me through the few slices I ate due to the disappointing sauce. I will give them a try again in the future because based on the reviews it seems very hit and miss. Hoping for a more well rounded pizza next time.
(3)Shirley R.
Took forever to get a salad. We think he forgot. Our chicken parmesan arrived obviously microwaved. Food was indelible. We did not see a manager to express our displeasure.
(1)hilary c.
This review is solely based on takeout. WINNING takeout! We got a deluxe pan pizza minus black olives and a side of their famous dressing. Both were home runs! I have to buy a bottle or two of that dressing next time. And maybe even try it on a salad!
(5)Kathleen B.
The pizza is FANTASTIC and I love the SALAD DRESSING!!! Nello's has been a favorite for years and they never fail to deliever what has made them famous!!
(5)Clayton L.
I've been eating here for about 12 years now and I keep going back. My wife and I, while dating in high school, went here every Friday night for a few years straight. The pizza's are all very good whether you order something from their "speciality" menu or build one yourself. Their "Italian dinners" aren't quite as good and seem to take a backseat to their pizza in many regards. The food feels like it's got some roots. A lot of the flavors taste homemade and seem like they've been around for a while, passed down from some previous generation. They've got a good beer selection, on draft or bottled too, lots of good choices to go with their pizza. I haven't tried their wine or any mixed drinks. Finally, they seem to have a pretty consistent group of waiters and managers. The guy who was the busboy when I was going there in high school is now the manager and we see a lot of the same waitresses who come back on a seasonal basis, so that says something about how the place is run, seems very family oriented.
(4)Scott N.
best thin crust pizza i've had in the phoenix. great variety of toppings - including goat cheese. sausage, goat cheese and onion - best pizza combo around.
(5)Thao T.
My friend who's a native phoenician took me here after he got off work and it's one of his favorite pizza places. It's actualy a really classy looking italian restaurant and their specialties are pizza and calzones. They had a cool bar area with widescreen tvs to watch sports that you could still see in the dining area. The place is kinda noisy but it created more of a fun atmosphere. Business people came for drinks after work, and families hosted birthday parties for their kids. For our starters, we got the crab stuffed mushrooms, mozarella platter and bruschetta. They were all very tasty! I esp liked the mushrooms and bruschetta. Then we shared a spinach salad which i liked bc it had bacon and tomatoes and the dressing they used was really good. He had a calzone ( i can't remember what kind) and it looked really good, lots of gooey cheese coming out of the pizza shell. I had a half margherita/half bbq chicken pizza and they were both good. The crust was really crunchy and the pizza itself had all the right flavors. It's definitely a fun place to eat if you're hanging out with your buddies =)
(4)Stephanie K.
Went here right before I got my first tattoo with one of my girlfriends. She used to work at this place back in the day and would always tell me how awesome it was. So we stopped in since I had an hour before the tattoo artist would be ready. We got the eggplant bruschetta to share and it was heavenly. I believe eggplant should be included in more dishes and was so happy to find it be the star of this appetizer! It was perfectly cooked eggplant and the bread was a crunchy balance to the soft eggplant. We both got salads as a light dinner and I they were completely overloaded with veggies and cheese! Next time I have to try the pizza!
(4)BILL W.
Was stoked to try this pizza because it seems to have several good reviews. However, the sausage and mushroom thin crust I had was mediocre at best. Very bland, not much flavor.
(2)Matthew H.
LOVE IT! Try the thin crust!
(5)Jennifer L.
We ordered the Seafood pizza and it was not good. It's deep dish style pizza, but the toppings were not to par. My sister and I thought the crab was real crabmeat. But maybe to other people they don't care, but if it says crab i'd expect crab. If it's imitation crab, it needs to state that. There's a big difference in the two. And what we got was imitation crab. We were disappointed to say the least. It was quite greasy because they had lots and lots of cheese and not so much topping. Our waitress was pretty nice though. But I'd want to try the numerous pizza places before coming back here.
(2)Holly S.
The pizza here is always good! Love, love the salad dressing and homemade croutons and desserts!
(4)sarah k.
Get the Garden Salad with grilled chicken and the Nello's house dressing. So simple and good. It's nothing fancy, I promise. There is just something about the crunch of the iceberg lettuce, the grated fresh mozzarella, the subtle spice of the chicken and the INCREDIBLE pizza SASE dressing... oddly satisfying. This is a total local hangout. Lots of families. You can bring the rug-rats here. Everyone else does. The pizza is average. Stick to the salad and bread sticks (basically an entire seasoned cut up pizza crust).
(4)Adrienne P.
I love Nello's. I miss it so much, as I moved from Scottsdale a couple years back. My favorite meal there was to start with an Individual Dinner Salad with their house dressing, followed up by the 7-inch Margherita Pizza. I love their Margherita so much more than just about any other restaurant I've tried. They use a really nice San Marzano tomato, rather than just slices of roma tomatoes. Just the right amount of cheese and basil, all on a chewy yet crispy crust. So tasty, so simple.
(5)scott P.
Ya know - I could see this place being very inconsistent and I was there on a ho hum day. The wine recommended was their chianti which tasted pretty bad, they have a weird assortment of imported beers, and like a couple other reviews the pizza had little flavor. We order a PESTO chicken pizza and we had to bite around on each piece to find the pesto, no flavor, a bit dry and the pizza was really late and warm - late and warm which means = sat there for a while. Our waitress was nice, cute, fun but hey that only gets you 2 stars. The salad was better than the pizza and the wings were pretty good. - Thats all folks.!!
(2)Jordana B.
Looking for service with a smile? Go somewhere else. But if you want good food at really reasonable prices--this is your place. My group at work had a team lunch here (12) and I arrived early to alert the wait staff that we were apart of the "separate check club." Our lovely waitress gave me the look of death. She really didn't respond, so I wasn't sure if she actually heard me, so I repeated myself again. Sunshine cut me off and said "I got it." Ok, you got it? So you will bring 12 separate checks right? umm not so much. Sunshine brought one check and felt the need to make the comment "we usually look down upon this." Uncomfortable. To be nice, once again. I wrote everyone's name and the amount to charge them on the check, pretty easy right? Apparently not for Sunshine. I got the eye roll. For a split second I considered kicking her in the face, but with my boss sitting across the table from me, I didn't think it was wise. On the flip side, the food was really good. My pizza was delish, and the house salad dressing was so could, you can drink right from the bottle. Worth the try for sure. Just leave your pride and self esteem at the office.
(4)Jaime C.
Went to this place on glowing reviews from a native, however, after the hype I was pretty disappointed. The service was really great, but I wanted a tasty pizza, and this pizza was not tasty. Maybe I am spoiled coming from the East Coast(great pizza), and then living in Chicago(mecca of pizza). The crust was so blah and the sauce had no flavor.
(2)Jamie S.
Nello's is yummy! The best pizza around. If you arent in the mood for pizza, try one of their sandwiches, or one of their awesome entrees!
(5)Sara S.
Walked into this place while visiting for Spring Training. It was open late (plus) and it was casual (plus, because I wasn't all kitted out like the rest of Scottsdale!). Boyfriend was pleased by the beer prices. I liked our Sante Fe pizza-- It was quite light for a deep dish. It wasn't super oily or soaked in cheese. However, it wasn't a pizza I would totally crave. We also had the caprese salad which was ok but the sundried tomato dressing was really good. Service was a little chilly, but the bartender seemed to be having a very good time!
(3)Georgia R.
Nello's is definitely a family restaurant. Of the times I've gone, every other table except mine had at least one young child at it. Nothing is wrong with that, unless you were hoping for a quieter atmosphere. If you're looking for a spot to bring a date, this isn't it. But if you're looking to have pretty good pizza and really good salad with some pals or your fam, then definitely check Nello's out. They have good beer specials and cool art on the walls depicting The Beatles, Elvis and other musicians.
(4)Yvonne G.
Just picked up a 7" pepperoni pizza after seeing Nello's on Check Please Arizona on PBS. The gentleman behind the counter at Nello's opened the VERY small box to reveal a VERY small pizza. I said nothing about the size since it is a 7" pizza and it was just for me since I was trying it out for the family. As I stared at it, he said: the pepperoni is under the cheese. He read my mind, "Where the heck was the pepperoni?" As I ate the first slice it took quite a bit to find a VERY, VERY thin slice of pepperoni. Not happy. The second slice had a thin slice of pepperoni that was visible and which I could taste. Had a good taste but not enough to be called a pepperoni pizza. I paid $7.38 for this tiny pizza with virtually no pepperoni and frankly I am embarrassed at myself for being misled by a TV program and for paying such a premium price for a morsel of pizza. The next time that I buy a pizza with pepperoni, I will check to make sure it has enough pepperoni to be called a pepperoni pizza. I don't want to have to hire a search party to find the pepperoni in my next pizza.
(1)Kathy J.
Crab stuffed mushrooms are amazing! Cooked perfectly! Enjoyed the thin crust,12 inch Rustica with pepperoni and it was SO good! I was only going to eat half of it after the mushrooms but couldn't stop myself. Service could not have been better and Tavish was great. We will definitely be back!!
(5)Nadie M.
Maybe we hit it on an off night but we will never be coming back here again. Very mediocre service. The restaurant only had a handful of people there and it was slow. The chicken penne with pesto sauce was bland, tasteless and the chicken was rubbery. The eggplant sandwich was below average at best....We ordered a sandwich to go and it took way too long for what we got. I see all the great reviews which leads me to believe that we hit it on a bad night but wow...it was bad. I am disappointed because I really looked forward to trying this.
(1)JoAnne R.
I've been going to Nello's since they built out their very first restaurant when 2 brothers from NY decided to move to AZ. I used to go there was I was younger because they were cute..lol. Now I'm go for the food, the cleanest restaurant you can find, and the service. Their pizza is as good and consistent as it always has been. The lightest deep crust you can imagine, what you order on it in every bite. Sandwiches, Italian Beef is my fav. Everything about this place is exactly what a great dining experience should be. Nice to see good things happen to good people.
(5)Michael S.
Dropped in here with a few friends after work one night. Turns out, they have a nifty happy hour till 6pm that offers a good selection of draft beers for only $4. They have pizzas ranging from enough for 1 person, to enough for 4 people. I order one for 2-3 people with the anticipation of leftovers, however, it was so damn good I looked down and realized I ate the entire thing. The pizza is magical, the wait staff was attentive, and the location is tucked away just enough to feel like its a local gem that isn't over populated yet.
(5)E Paul L.
Nello's has been in the Phoenix pizza business for some thirty years. Their deep dish Chicago style pie is as good as the originals in the "Windy City". TERRIFIC SPOT !!
(4)Robert N.
Nellos Pizza is awesome. Had the lunch special which includes a salad. The house dressing is very unique because it has a slight hint of tomato taste to it and goes great with the salad and pizza. The place was clean and the bathrooms were clean. I have been here several times but today the waitress was the best. She was very attentive promptly refilling drinks and providing 5 star service. The pizza and salad were fabulous and filled this man size hunger at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Sana B.
My family has been going to Nello's for years now. The reason...great service and great pizza! We just love their house dressing...I actually buy it by the bottle and it's always gone within the week. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Patricia B.
We do not come here often, this is the kind of place we stop by when we are already nearby and think pizza is a good idea. The pizza is usually very good and that is what we always end up having. Service is usually from OK to good, and this (March 31) time was a little odd, the place was not busy and the service was not bad but not friendly either...
(4)Frank C.
Seated right away for lunch great service by Matt wonderful food delicious perfectly cooked pizza and a very large salad All for 9.99. The house dressing is fantastic. I had a four peaks beer and in lieu of the drink that came with lunch they served me an iced tea to go how accommodating. I will be back for sure
(5)Tyger L.
My friend and I ordered a caprese salad w/ grilled chicken to share along with a bowl of veggie minestrone. The salad was awesome, I loooooove their house dressing. The soup was a little bland, but still pretty tasty, and was easily rescued by some red pepper flakes, dash of salt and parmesan cheese. Keep in mind, the salad portion is pretty sizeable (even with 2 of us having lunch we were unable to finish the whole thing, although we tend to be light lunch eaters). Staff was very nice and courteous.
(4)Rachelle D.
The food is always great. The service is hit or miss. The last two times we've been here it's been a miss. Not busy at 6:30 yet can't refill a water or ask how our pizza is after it arrived. Different staff each time we come. Recommend getting their awesome food to go if you come here.
(3)Richard R.
What a difference a year makes. While we weren't impressed with our previous experience at Nello's, my very pregnant wife heard a rumor that the house salad dressing has the right combinations of spices that are actually known to put women into labor. The restaurant is aware of this rumor, the manager says she's been told several times that it does the trick, but spoiler alert... it did not do it for my wife. However; the house salad dressing (and the garden salad) is awesome. The waiter also recommended the buffalo wings with Nello's own sauce. The sauce is just a tad spicy (another alleged labor inducer), but not hot enough to ward off those who don't like hot flavors. Even after eating an obnoxious amount of food, I had to finish off the plate, the wings were that delicious. We also split a chicken parmigiana sandwich which was quite good. Oddly enough, skipping out on what Nello's is known for, the pizza, really changed our perception of the place. Nello's still has a $30 for $15 gift certificate on Local Dines ( localdines.com/phoenix?r… ) which is always a great way to save cash on the meal. We're looking forward to our next trip. Which will most likely be with the baby that the salad dressing did not help come out already.
(4)Robby P.
I've been going to Nello's for over 25 years at their various locations all over the Valley. The Scottsdale location on Shea, however, has been my go-to destination for some time now since I relocated nearby. I love the food and the company at this location. The quality of food and service combines the vibe of a family pizzeria, neighborhood bar, and specialty food shop. The pizza rivals, if not beats, the likes of Chicago, New York and LA pizza spots. The rest of the menu is delightful as well. Often, I head over to Nello's just to grab a drink (specially-curated wine and beer selection) and hangout with the staff and owners. They truly make you feel like family while serving up awesome eats. Must try.
(5)Elizabeth M.
I always enjoy a nellos pizza when I'm on the go! The last time I went the service was a little slow which wasn't ideal. Of course I will go back but am hopeful I won't have to wait as long.
(3)KC J.
Finally a parent-friendly place where I can bring my new main squeeze to plan and debate pizza ingredients like everyone's negotiating my dowry. Yeah, the massive salad with everything in it w/ homemade sun dried tomato dressing was divine, and thank goodness for the affordable beer flight sampler while we devoured 2 amazing thin crust pizzas + limoncello tiramisu (details: a build your own meat version my main squeeze "construction managed" with my dad, and an "every vegetable under the sun" version with my mom) -- sure, that was nice, BUT, most importantly, ...the parents offered spring training Dbacks tix and inquired when "we'd all have another great dinner together..." Thanks a lot, Nello's. Now I gotta maintain this spring fling after the love chemicals fade... But it looks like our love chemicals will never fade when it comes to you! Thank you to the pregnant waitress who put up with the dad/bf showdown and especially to the owner/mgr who didn't push us out as the last ones there, only inquired as to whether we enjoyed our pizza. If only I could get this late night delivered every day of the week... I'd be fat ;P
(5)Tim S.
We've been going to Nello's Pizza, at multiple locations, for years yet I've never written a review about them. My wife actually began going to the original Phoenix Nello's decades ago when she lived in an apartment complex adjacent to it. Subsequently we went to the Tempe Nello's for about 5 years and the Scottsdale Nello's ever since. In short, they have absolutely fabulous pizza, probably some of the best pizza I've ever had - and I've lived in Chicago and New York City. I won't go into details about their pizza but we've had probably all of them. You can refer to a video segment on "Check Please! Arizona (which is specifically about their Mesa location)." We always begin with appetizers and a salad. All there salads are excellent but we frequently fallback on their Antipasto Salad. We're not big fans of their "house" dressing, but that's OK because they bring the dressings on the side so you can add as little or as much as you like. We always order 2 different dressings because my wife and I have different wants. My wife is a huge fan of the Peperoni Rolls Appetizer, which is good but I'm tired of it because she always wins and we end up getting it. I'd love to try all their other appetizers but I'd have to deal with my wife first - something I'm not about to do. In the past several years we've decided to "live dangerously" and have tried many of their other offerings, including sandwiches (I love their Italian Beef and their Meatball) and entrees. All there pasta entrees are wonderful. In all the times we've been there I've only had a couple bites of their Cheesecake (while with another couple) which is also terrific. However following their meals I'm always full. This is one of our "go-to" places. As we understand it the Nello's Pizza locations are all owned by brothers. Their father owned a very well established Italian restaurant in Chicago, one of the brothers came out to visit Phoenix decades ago, fell in love with Phoenix and moved here. His brothers followed and now they all own their own location. I don't know that their menus are all identical but I'm told they are all very similar. A wonderful restaurant with great food; the Scottsdale location has had the same wait staff for years and they are always friendly. We love this place.
(4)Shelly J.
Service was bad. All workers including what seemed to be the manager stood around and talked to each other instead of tending to the three tables in the restaurant. The three tables during happy hour should have been my first clue. Entire order was burnt. Was asked by a young man clearing our table why we didn't eat the crust. The crust was black b/c it was so burnt. We were nice to everyone and didn't make a scene, and was not even told thanks when leaving because the staff was too busy talking to one another. Truly disappointed and will never be back.
(1)John C.
Greatest thin crust deluxe combo pizza ever. Wonderful craft beer selection, but getting a bit pricey in wines. Super Italian beef and sausage sandwiches.
(4)Darby D.
We walked in at 7:30pm and ordered a salad and a large pizza and same with our friends and we did not get our pizza until 8:45pm! The service was unacceptable, and did I mention that there were only 3 couples in the restaurant!!! Never again will we be going to the restaurant! Poor service!
(1)K W.
We had a good experience here, not sure if we got lucky with a good server or what according to previous posts. Cozy restaurant and our food was good. I had spinach dip and the bread/pita was seasoned and delicious. We so had pesto pasta with chicken. Overall good experience.
(5)Ken D.
Love the spinach salad and pizza, if you like deep dish, here is pretty darn good regardless of which ever one you choose.
(4)Fred S.
Shopping - I hate it. Except for the PGA Superstore - but that is another review. Anyway, we were hungry, so we decided a pizza sounded good. Nello's is in the same shopping center, so we decided a pizza sounded good - plus they had beer. The inside is neat, clean, and boring. But we were there to eat pizza, so my wife had a spinach salad, and we shared a Grand Deluxe Pizza (pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, black olives & mushrooms). And, of course, beer. The service was excellent - we were immediately seated and a server appeared immediately to take our drink orders; brought them right back, and took our order. And it was only a short wait for the food. My wife really enjoyed the spinach salad; and the pizza toppings were above average. They pride themselves on their crust, which I found was better than average. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is that I found the sauce rather bland. Pizza is really a matter of individual taste, so others may like the pizza much better than I did. I will certainly come here again, and maybe upgrade my stars if the sauce is a little spicier.
(3)Betsy B.
This is still a great restaurant which as been around since 1984. The classic pizza is a deep dish. Love this pizza, has excellent flavor and Nellos does not skimp on the ingredients. The salads are excellent also. Very casual and take out is easy with a separate area to pick up the pizza. Excellent service and even though the restaurant was sold a few years ago, it is still good. I highly recommend Nello's to everyone.
(5)art m.
Uninspired and blend pizza!
(1)Stacy C.
Nell's has been one of our favs for years. However, Sat Night the manager/owner, not sure was sooo rude. I felt sorry for the servers he was mean to them. Very uptight & stressed out. We pulled a chair up to our booth & he scolded us & we had to move to a larger table. It was so weird, he made us & our server feel like we might do something wrong, he was just waiting for someone to break the rules. Why are you managing a public place if you don't like people?? Food is always great thankfully.
(3)Dave V.
Start out with the cheesey garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes. Grandmas homemade sausage recipe is one of a kind. Order the Numero Uno, you won't be dissappointed.
(5)Moira H.
I love the relaxed vibe of this place, and am obsessed with their homemade salad dressing! I also love their eggplant bruschetta. I live in San Diego now, but whenever I am back in Scottsdale, I have to stop by Nello's!
(5)Soo Jin M.
I was hungry for a slice and my favorite place in old town was closed. So, we'd been meaning to try Nello's anyway so we went in. We ordered the 14" Numero Uno, which is homemade sausage with mushrooms, pan crust. It looked great and it smelled great, and it had a great cheese coating, so imagine my surprise when I bite into it and find that its very bland. The crust was good. I can taste the cheese.. I tried putting a ton of red pepper flakes on top and then parmegan cheese, but it didn't help much at all. Very interesting. I kept eating it trying to figure out the problem. I've had mushroom on pizza before by itself and it didn't taste like this. The crust is ok, not undercooked although it kind of tastes similar to undercooked dough. I think it might possibly be not enough sauce. I'm still not sure... But I will stick to Best of Italy, thank you very much.
(2)Ross C.
the personal pan pizza and the salad meal is AWESOME! the pizza is amazing, they do an awesome job!!
(5)Gregory C.
Really great crust. A bit to much sauce on the pizza. A very good side salad with excellent blue cheese dressing. The pepperoni rolls are really tasty. I would recommend this place for families and groups. A good eat in pizza place is a great find. Unplug from your technology and spend some time talking with the family and enjoying some good food with a very helpful staff.
(4)S S.
We always get the thin crust pizza with sausage, pepperoni and green peppers. We can always count on Nellos to provide consistency. The food is great ! The sausage is the best, it is fresh, crumbly and flavorful. Not store bought tubes or rolls.the best thin crust in town!
(4)Anne W.
I met up with my parents at Nello's last night for dinner. The hostess was very sweet and sat us right away. It was a little chilly inside and we have no issue when we asked to be moved outside. We had the patio to ourselves, which was nice. We ordered a 12 inch thin crust pizza and it was pretty good. I loved the square slices- so much easier to eat. My only critique about Nello's was that the server was a bit slow when it came to refilling our cokes and getting/giving back our checks. It was crowded inside so it wasn't a big deal but my mother had to go in and ask for a refill herself. None the less- we will go back to Nello's in the future and I recommend it.
(3)Stacie S.
I've loved Nello's since I can remember! I love being able to build my own pizza! Excellent sauce!
(4)Kevin B.
We stopped in for a quick lunch and it was my 10th visit (approximately) and my wife's 50th (near her workplace, so lunches there). Nello's expanded their menu over the past year or so, and I was quite happy to find a decent sandwich on wheat bread that I ordered as a half with a side salad. Nice sized salad, great sandwich (Sorry, can't remember the name but it was fairly lean meat and onions) The service was excellent from a 20 yr old young man who was attentive without hovering. Nice selection of wines, beer and ciders with many on tap. Nello's also serves brunch on weekends, which was news to both of us. Their short brunch menu had a few nice dishes and they offer Mimosas, Hyacinths and other brunch style drinks.
(4)Rick J.
What a great family style pizzeria. There was nothing they served us that was not surprisingly tasty. The stuffed mushrooms are a must try. I agree with one of the other reviewers that the classic crust is the one you want in my opinion.
(4)Carly R.
Best Pizza since I've moved to Scottsdale from St. Louis. We get carry out all the time
(5)Larry N.
I'm not a fan of Chicago style deep pizza...and I was happy to hear they have a thin crust one, too. I had the "Sicilian" thin crust... and the topping saved the pizza. It is very very thin...almost like a cracker in texture, but the sausage and peppers really made this a tastey pizza. On another visit, I tried the Italian Sausage sandwich with Au Jus... AMAZING!!! Fresh bread, great tasting sausage and the Au Jus.!!!! Just great!! I have not tried the past yet, so an update will be coming.
(4)David R.
Drove up from Cali again and of corse we made a trip to Nellos. FIVE STARS all the way.
(5)Steven D.
The pepperoni rolls here are awesome! You get six 2" diameter rolls here with dipping sauce for $6.49 so they are a little expensive but they are well worth it. They also have Woodchuck hard cider on tap which is very good as well. Their deep dish pizza is OK. It would be better if they cut the huge chunks of sausage up into a little smaller pieces so it could be spread across the pizza more evenly. I have not tried their thin crust pizza or other menu items at all. Last time I was there to pick up a to-go order of the pepperoni rolls, the person waiting on me was very friendly and took the time to describe the various dipping sauce options and the available drinks they had.
(4)Granny S.
Love your pizza but the service is BAD. Management needs to keep an eye on the service. There are a thousand pizza places in the valley and when dining in service is important.
(3)Charles D.
Last weekend, we visited this restaurant for dinner. I had finished golfing and ate a late lunch, 2:30 PM. We arrived at the restaurant at 6:30PM and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered their spinach salad, the European thin pizza and Deluxe combo mini-pizza for myself. They make awesome salads, fresh spinach topped with real bacon, hard boiled eggs, scallions, radishes, mushrooms, tomatoes and side of garlic bread. Had better garlic bread elsewhere. After the salad, I was getting pretty stuffed, but managed to finish the Deluxe Combo pizza which comes with pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, black olives & mushrooms. All in all, a great meal.
(4)David A.
High marks for the tasty pizza, but beware the build your own option! We ordered a 14" thin crust with chicken, roasted red bell pepper, mushrooms, and feta, and the bill came out to $27.50! I ordered from their online menu, which did not list the price of these ingredients. If I knew it would be that expensive, I would not have ordered it. I spoke with the manager who apologized for those prices not being listed on website, but stopped short of doing anything to make it right, apparently unconcerned about losing a 17 year customer. We like their pizza but there are other excellent, less pricy options we'll choose next time.
(2)Jared M.
Nello's was my first job when I turned 16. (The one in Ahwatukee) but I love all the staff and the food is always great. Thank you to the Mei brothers for the great food and service and thank you especially to Danny Mei for giving me my first job 8 years ago :)
(5)Joe R.
Authentic street signs! The guys working here seem like tough south side guys which is sort of weird but thats alright. Still... I've got news for ya. The pizza isn't even close. We can say it's the water or whatever but they even call a pizza "the UNO" and it's a pizza hut special on a bad day. Not even close. Skimpy crumbled sausage as opposed to patty and a nothing crust. The advertising might fool ya to come there once thinking it's chi style but you won't come back. I'm not saying that its the worst pizza ever, because its not. But it certainly isnt Chicago style and its simply mediocre mid-size crust pizza.
(2)E E.
To all the goat cheese lovers out there, I have 2 words for you.... PIZZA RUSTICA. It's to die for, with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella and goat cheese. I ordered the 7" with the original pan crust, it was rich, creamy and full of flavor. It's THE best pizza I've had in the valley. Fuh gedd abou da pizza joint with the fancy yellow box, bada-bing, bada-boom, Nello's is da place.
(4)Danielle S.
I love, love, love Nello's Old World Classic salad with their house dressing. The salad has everything I could want in a salad... sun dried tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncinis, garbanzo beans, feta. Their house dressing is an amazing bottle of deliciousness. It's such a good combo! I don't get this excited about salads, but this one is worth the raving. I haven't had a pizza I've been crazy about yet. We've tried both the pesto pizza and the sausage with the hand tossed crust... both were decent, but almost lacking in flavor. I've come to the conclusion that the hand tossed crust is too bready and I think the thin crust will be a better bet. I haven't had a drink at Nello's but they have some good beers on their list (eg Franziskaner which I rarely come across).
(4)Eric E.
Went here for the first time with friends/tourists for spring training baseball last week. I am giving this place 4 stars for the family atmosphere, staff was great without about 12 people, beer selection was good, and food was better than average. Friendly, family place, and we could even park in their tiny lot next door in downtown S'Dale! I'd go back.
(4)Alec P.
Nello's is conveniently located right down the road from my work, along with a ton of other pizza options but I've already tried all of those so I figured I'd give Nello's a shot. I ordered for pick up and the girl on the phone was very courteous, upon arriving to grab my pizza the inside decor was friendly inside. The pizza was mediocre overall. I did enjoy the crust which is huge for me, but the sauce was very bland . My toppings consisted of sausage, jalapenos, and green peppers. Good toppings! Unfortunately that and the crust was the only thing that got me through the few slices I ate due to the disappointing sauce. I will give them a try again in the future because based on the reviews it seems very hit and miss. Hoping for a more well rounded pizza next time.
(3)Jennifer L.
We ordered the Seafood pizza and it was not good. It's deep dish style pizza, but the toppings were not to par. My sister and I thought the crab was real crabmeat. But maybe to other people they don't care, but if it says crab i'd expect crab. If it's imitation crab, it needs to state that. There's a big difference in the two. And what we got was imitation crab. We were disappointed to say the least. It was quite greasy because they had lots and lots of cheese and not so much topping. Our waitress was pretty nice though. But I'd want to try the numerous pizza places before coming back here.
(2)Holly S.
The pizza here is always good! Love, love the salad dressing and homemade croutons and desserts!
(4)sarah k.
Get the Garden Salad with grilled chicken and the Nello's house dressing. So simple and good. It's nothing fancy, I promise. There is just something about the crunch of the iceberg lettuce, the grated fresh mozzarella, the subtle spice of the chicken and the INCREDIBLE pizza SASE dressing... oddly satisfying. This is a total local hangout. Lots of families. You can bring the rug-rats here. Everyone else does. The pizza is average. Stick to the salad and bread sticks (basically an entire seasoned cut up pizza crust).
(4)Adrienne P.
I love Nello's. I miss it so much, as I moved from Scottsdale a couple years back. My favorite meal there was to start with an Individual Dinner Salad with their house dressing, followed up by the 7-inch Margherita Pizza. I love their Margherita so much more than just about any other restaurant I've tried. They use a really nice San Marzano tomato, rather than just slices of roma tomatoes. Just the right amount of cheese and basil, all on a chewy yet crispy crust. So tasty, so simple.
(5)scott P.
Ya know - I could see this place being very inconsistent and I was there on a ho hum day. The wine recommended was their chianti which tasted pretty bad, they have a weird assortment of imported beers, and like a couple other reviews the pizza had little flavor. We order a PESTO chicken pizza and we had to bite around on each piece to find the pesto, no flavor, a bit dry and the pizza was really late and warm - late and warm which means = sat there for a while. Our waitress was nice, cute, fun but hey that only gets you 2 stars. The salad was better than the pizza and the wings were pretty good. - Thats all folks.!!
(2)Jordana B.
Looking for service with a smile? Go somewhere else. But if you want good food at really reasonable prices--this is your place. My group at work had a team lunch here (12) and I arrived early to alert the wait staff that we were apart of the "separate check club." Our lovely waitress gave me the look of death. She really didn't respond, so I wasn't sure if she actually heard me, so I repeated myself again. Sunshine cut me off and said "I got it." Ok, you got it? So you will bring 12 separate checks right? umm not so much. Sunshine brought one check and felt the need to make the comment "we usually look down upon this." Uncomfortable. To be nice, once again. I wrote everyone's name and the amount to charge them on the check, pretty easy right? Apparently not for Sunshine. I got the eye roll. For a split second I considered kicking her in the face, but with my boss sitting across the table from me, I didn't think it was wise. On the flip side, the food was really good. My pizza was delish, and the house salad dressing was so could, you can drink right from the bottle. Worth the try for sure. Just leave your pride and self esteem at the office.
(4)Jaime C.
Went to this place on glowing reviews from a native, however, after the hype I was pretty disappointed. The service was really great, but I wanted a tasty pizza, and this pizza was not tasty. Maybe I am spoiled coming from the East Coast(great pizza), and then living in Chicago(mecca of pizza). The crust was so blah and the sauce had no flavor.
(2)Jamie S.
Nello's is yummy! The best pizza around. If you arent in the mood for pizza, try one of their sandwiches, or one of their awesome entrees!
(5)Sara S.
Walked into this place while visiting for Spring Training. It was open late (plus) and it was casual (plus, because I wasn't all kitted out like the rest of Scottsdale!). Boyfriend was pleased by the beer prices. I liked our Sante Fe pizza-- It was quite light for a deep dish. It wasn't super oily or soaked in cheese. However, it wasn't a pizza I would totally crave. We also had the caprese salad which was ok but the sundried tomato dressing was really good. Service was a little chilly, but the bartender seemed to be having a very good time!
(3)Georgia R.
Nello's is definitely a family restaurant. Of the times I've gone, every other table except mine had at least one young child at it. Nothing is wrong with that, unless you were hoping for a quieter atmosphere. If you're looking for a spot to bring a date, this isn't it. But if you're looking to have pretty good pizza and really good salad with some pals or your fam, then definitely check Nello's out. They have good beer specials and cool art on the walls depicting The Beatles, Elvis and other musicians.
(4)Thao T.
My friend who's a native phoenician took me here after he got off work and it's one of his favorite pizza places. It's actualy a really classy looking italian restaurant and their specialties are pizza and calzones. They had a cool bar area with widescreen tvs to watch sports that you could still see in the dining area. The place is kinda noisy but it created more of a fun atmosphere. Business people came for drinks after work, and families hosted birthday parties for their kids. For our starters, we got the crab stuffed mushrooms, mozarella platter and bruschetta. They were all very tasty! I esp liked the mushrooms and bruschetta. Then we shared a spinach salad which i liked bc it had bacon and tomatoes and the dressing they used was really good. He had a calzone ( i can't remember what kind) and it looked really good, lots of gooey cheese coming out of the pizza shell. I had a half margherita/half bbq chicken pizza and they were both good. The crust was really crunchy and the pizza itself had all the right flavors. It's definitely a fun place to eat if you're hanging out with your buddies =)
(4)Michele W.
This is one of my favorite pizza places in the Scottsdale area. My parents discovered this place since it's in a shopping center pretty close to where I live. I'm pretty picky when it comes to great pizza being from both NY and Chicago. To me, pizza is either edible or it's so good I have to go back for more. I always get the personal pizza with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. There's only one other place that I know of where I can do this combination and that's in West Lafayette, IN where I went to college. The amount of sauce to cheese ratio is perfect and the crust is really good too. The salads come with homemade croutons which are delicious. I always steal them off of my Mom's plate. The service is always quick and friendly whether you dine-in or carry-out. Love the Chicago themed decorations too, even if they are Cubs related.
(5)Joe E.
This is a decent enough place, but not something I'd go out of my way for. I ordered the pesto penne with chicken dish. First out was the salad, but only about a minute before the entree - there seemed to be some confusion somewhere in the kitchen, so I think the timing of my salad was a victim of that. But no big deal. The pasta dish was okay. It may have been a little light on the pesto - there wasn't much green on or in it at all. The chicken was breaded a little differently than I'm used to - not bad, but I think it would have been better if it was flavored with something a little more distinct instead of a generic dark breading. I ordered a cannoli for dessert. This was pretty decent - not my favorite cannoli in town, but it had all the right stuff.
(3)Renee F.
The Nerve! I've been a fan of this place for a long time, but enough is enough! We ordered a pizza for the table and a lasagna for my 2 yr old; however, the pizzas came and after another 15 minutes... 35 minutes from the time we sat down, we cancelled the lasagna bc we were done eating. We couldn't tell the young thin blonde waitress b/c we barely saw her and I myself showed up after the pizza arrived and didn't see her one time until I was leaving! We told a nice young man to cancel the lasagna and we would like our check, he said no problem and I watched him walk behind the cash register and tell our blonde waitress who responded with a roll of the eyes and dramatic gasp.... I'm guessing it's b/c she was carrying out the lasagna finally to a table that was served15 minutes after the previous. Great idea... Send the 2 yr olds food last... And this is a family restaurant. Lol! So we thought nothing of it until either a manager or the owner has the audacity to walk up to the table and begin to tell us that we should take the lasagna b/c we ordered it and he would lose money! Are you fricken kidding me!!!! Long story short I told him what happened very angrily and its turns out that little snotty blonde waitress lied and told him we cancelled it for no reason! First off, here is a hint to the management there... Ask questions before you make accusations and especially if you have a table of 6, 4 of those professional adults... Hmmmm... Are you going to believe the little blonde who clearly doesn't like her job, the people she serves, and forgets food in the window... Or a large party of patrons! Needless to say I will never go back there, I don't care how good the pizza is, when a restaurant starts chastising its patrons without cause this leaves a bad taste in my mouth... No matter how good your food is! Here's a hint Nello's... You lost a patron enjoying Nello's for over 20 yrs due to a little snotty waitress who most likely isn't 20 yrs old! Great choice! Oh and to be fair after causing this scene and accusing our table of some felony in his eyes... He discounted the bill 50%. Wow! Thanks! The appropriate response would have been to discount the entire bill to try and save 5 adult patrons but I guess we aren't that important you. We went out for a nice meal and b/c our waitress didn't like her job and wasn't good at it, it ruined our evening. Good bye Nello's, unless you change management, you won't see us back. Extremely Offended
(1)Brian M.
Beware the lunch "special" of a slice of cheese pizza for $3. I ordered two slices and a medium drink for take out.. My bill was $9.15!! What the...?! Seriously?? For that price, I was anticipating a couple of nice-size slices of pizza but each was maybe the size of my hand and that includes the 1" crust on the end!! I'll admit the pizza tasted good, but the disastrous value made it hard to enjoy. Lesson learned. If I return, it will be with a coupon in hand.
(2)Andrew H.
Ordered pickup and it was ready right on time. Pizza was great, definitely the best I have had in Scottsdale. The peperoni rolls are delicious!
(5)Chris G.
Love this place! My favorite is the thin crust deluxe combo pizza. A definite must!
(5)Shirley R.
Took forever to get a salad. We think he forgot. Our chicken parmesan arrived obviously microwaved. Food was indelible. We did not see a manager to express our displeasure.
(1)hilary c.
This review is solely based on takeout. WINNING takeout! We got a deluxe pan pizza minus black olives and a side of their famous dressing. Both were home runs! I have to buy a bottle or two of that dressing next time. And maybe even try it on a salad!
(5)Kathleen B.
The pizza is FANTASTIC and I love the SALAD DRESSING!!! Nello's has been a favorite for years and they never fail to deliever what has made them famous!!
(5)Clayton L.
I've been eating here for about 12 years now and I keep going back. My wife and I, while dating in high school, went here every Friday night for a few years straight. The pizza's are all very good whether you order something from their "speciality" menu or build one yourself. Their "Italian dinners" aren't quite as good and seem to take a backseat to their pizza in many regards. The food feels like it's got some roots. A lot of the flavors taste homemade and seem like they've been around for a while, passed down from some previous generation. They've got a good beer selection, on draft or bottled too, lots of good choices to go with their pizza. I haven't tried their wine or any mixed drinks. Finally, they seem to have a pretty consistent group of waiters and managers. The guy who was the busboy when I was going there in high school is now the manager and we see a lot of the same waitresses who come back on a seasonal basis, so that says something about how the place is run, seems very family oriented.
(4)Scott N.
best thin crust pizza i've had in the phoenix. great variety of toppings - including goat cheese. sausage, goat cheese and onion - best pizza combo around.
(5)Stephanie K.
Went here right before I got my first tattoo with one of my girlfriends. She used to work at this place back in the day and would always tell me how awesome it was. So we stopped in since I had an hour before the tattoo artist would be ready. We got the eggplant bruschetta to share and it was heavenly. I believe eggplant should be included in more dishes and was so happy to find it be the star of this appetizer! It was perfectly cooked eggplant and the bread was a crunchy balance to the soft eggplant. We both got salads as a light dinner and I they were completely overloaded with veggies and cheese! Next time I have to try the pizza!
(4)BILL W.
Was stoked to try this pizza because it seems to have several good reviews. However, the sausage and mushroom thin crust I had was mediocre at best. Very bland, not much flavor.
(2)Matthew H.
LOVE IT! Try the thin crust!
(5)Gregory C.
Really great crust. A bit to much sauce on the pizza. A very good side salad with excellent blue cheese dressing. The pepperoni rolls are really tasty. I would recommend this place for families and groups. A good eat in pizza place is a great find. Unplug from your technology and spend some time talking with the family and enjoying some good food with a very helpful staff.
(4)Tim S.
We've been going to Nello's Pizza, at multiple locations, for years yet I've never written a review about them. My wife actually began going to the original Phoenix Nello's decades ago when she lived in an apartment complex adjacent to it. Subsequently we went to the Tempe Nello's for about 5 years and the Scottsdale Nello's ever since. In short, they have absolutely fabulous pizza, probably some of the best pizza I've ever had - and I've lived in Chicago and New York City. I won't go into details about their pizza but we've had probably all of them. You can refer to a video segment on "Check Please! Arizona (which is specifically about their Mesa location)." We always begin with appetizers and a salad. All there salads are excellent but we frequently fallback on their Antipasto Salad. We're not big fans of their "house" dressing, but that's OK because they bring the dressings on the side so you can add as little or as much as you like. We always order 2 different dressings because my wife and I have different wants. My wife is a huge fan of the Peperoni Rolls Appetizer, which is good but I'm tired of it because she always wins and we end up getting it. I'd love to try all their other appetizers but I'd have to deal with my wife first - something I'm not about to do. In the past several years we've decided to "live dangerously" and have tried many of their other offerings, including sandwiches (I love their Italian Beef and their Meatball) and entrees. All there pasta entrees are wonderful. In all the times we've been there I've only had a couple bites of their Cheesecake (while with another couple) which is also terrific. However following their meals I'm always full. This is one of our "go-to" places. As we understand it the Nello's Pizza locations are all owned by brothers. Their father owned a very well established Italian restaurant in Chicago, one of the brothers came out to visit Phoenix decades ago, fell in love with Phoenix and moved here. His brothers followed and now they all own their own location. I don't know that their menus are all identical but I'm told they are all very similar. A wonderful restaurant with great food; the Scottsdale location has had the same wait staff for years and they are always friendly. We love this place.
(4)Shelly J.
Service was bad. All workers including what seemed to be the manager stood around and talked to each other instead of tending to the three tables in the restaurant. The three tables during happy hour should have been my first clue. Entire order was burnt. Was asked by a young man clearing our table why we didn't eat the crust. The crust was black b/c it was so burnt. We were nice to everyone and didn't make a scene, and was not even told thanks when leaving because the staff was too busy talking to one another. Truly disappointed and will never be back.
(1)John C.
Greatest thin crust deluxe combo pizza ever. Wonderful craft beer selection, but getting a bit pricey in wines. Super Italian beef and sausage sandwiches.
(4)Yvonne G.
Just picked up a 7" pepperoni pizza after seeing Nello's on Check Please Arizona on PBS. The gentleman behind the counter at Nello's opened the VERY small box to reveal a VERY small pizza. I said nothing about the size since it is a 7" pizza and it was just for me since I was trying it out for the family. As I stared at it, he said: the pepperoni is under the cheese. He read my mind, "Where the heck was the pepperoni?" As I ate the first slice it took quite a bit to find a VERY, VERY thin slice of pepperoni. Not happy. The second slice had a thin slice of pepperoni that was visible and which I could taste. Had a good taste but not enough to be called a pepperoni pizza. I paid $7.38 for this tiny pizza with virtually no pepperoni and frankly I am embarrassed at myself for being misled by a TV program and for paying such a premium price for a morsel of pizza. The next time that I buy a pizza with pepperoni, I will check to make sure it has enough pepperoni to be called a pepperoni pizza. I don't want to have to hire a search party to find the pepperoni in my next pizza.
(1)Kathy J.
Crab stuffed mushrooms are amazing! Cooked perfectly! Enjoyed the thin crust,12 inch Rustica with pepperoni and it was SO good! I was only going to eat half of it after the mushrooms but couldn't stop myself. Service could not have been better and Tavish was great. We will definitely be back!!
(5)Nadie M.
Maybe we hit it on an off night but we will never be coming back here again. Very mediocre service. The restaurant only had a handful of people there and it was slow. The chicken penne with pesto sauce was bland, tasteless and the chicken was rubbery. The eggplant sandwich was below average at best....We ordered a sandwich to go and it took way too long for what we got. I see all the great reviews which leads me to believe that we hit it on a bad night but wow...it was bad. I am disappointed because I really looked forward to trying this.
(1)JoAnne R.
I've been going to Nello's since they built out their very first restaurant when 2 brothers from NY decided to move to AZ. I used to go there was I was younger because they were cute..lol. Now I'm go for the food, the cleanest restaurant you can find, and the service. Their pizza is as good and consistent as it always has been. The lightest deep crust you can imagine, what you order on it in every bite. Sandwiches, Italian Beef is my fav. Everything about this place is exactly what a great dining experience should be. Nice to see good things happen to good people.
(5)Michael S.
Dropped in here with a few friends after work one night. Turns out, they have a nifty happy hour till 6pm that offers a good selection of draft beers for only $4. They have pizzas ranging from enough for 1 person, to enough for 4 people. I order one for 2-3 people with the anticipation of leftovers, however, it was so damn good I looked down and realized I ate the entire thing. The pizza is magical, the wait staff was attentive, and the location is tucked away just enough to feel like its a local gem that isn't over populated yet.
(5)E Paul L.
Nello's has been in the Phoenix pizza business for some thirty years. Their deep dish Chicago style pie is as good as the originals in the "Windy City". TERRIFIC SPOT !!
(4)Moira H.
I love the relaxed vibe of this place, and am obsessed with their homemade salad dressing! I also love their eggplant bruschetta. I live in San Diego now, but whenever I am back in Scottsdale, I have to stop by Nello's!
(5)Ross C.
the personal pan pizza and the salad meal is AWESOME! the pizza is amazing, they do an awesome job!!
(5)Kevin B.
We stopped in for a quick lunch and it was my 10th visit (approximately) and my wife's 50th (near her workplace, so lunches there). Nello's expanded their menu over the past year or so, and I was quite happy to find a decent sandwich on wheat bread that I ordered as a half with a side salad. Nice sized salad, great sandwich (Sorry, can't remember the name but it was fairly lean meat and onions) The service was excellent from a 20 yr old young man who was attentive without hovering. Nice selection of wines, beer and ciders with many on tap. Nello's also serves brunch on weekends, which was news to both of us. Their short brunch menu had a few nice dishes and they offer Mimosas, Hyacinths and other brunch style drinks.
(4)Rick J.
What a great family style pizzeria. There was nothing they served us that was not surprisingly tasty. The stuffed mushrooms are a must try. I agree with one of the other reviewers that the classic crust is the one you want in my opinion.
(4)Carly R.
Best Pizza since I've moved to Scottsdale from St. Louis. We get carry out all the time
(5)Larry N.
I'm not a fan of Chicago style deep pizza...and I was happy to hear they have a thin crust one, too. I had the "Sicilian" thin crust... and the topping saved the pizza. It is very very thin...almost like a cracker in texture, but the sausage and peppers really made this a tastey pizza. On another visit, I tried the Italian Sausage sandwich with Au Jus... AMAZING!!! Fresh bread, great tasting sausage and the Au Jus.!!!! Just great!! I have not tried the past yet, so an update will be coming.
(4)Anne W.
I met up with my parents at Nello's last night for dinner. The hostess was very sweet and sat us right away. It was a little chilly inside and we have no issue when we asked to be moved outside. We had the patio to ourselves, which was nice. We ordered a 12 inch thin crust pizza and it was pretty good. I loved the square slices- so much easier to eat. My only critique about Nello's was that the server was a bit slow when it came to refilling our cokes and getting/giving back our checks. It was crowded inside so it wasn't a big deal but my mother had to go in and ask for a refill herself. None the less- we will go back to Nello's in the future and I recommend it.
(3)Stacie S.
I've loved Nello's since I can remember! I love being able to build my own pizza! Excellent sauce!
(4)David R.
Drove up from Cali again and of corse we made a trip to Nellos. FIVE STARS all the way.
(5)Steven D.
The pepperoni rolls here are awesome! You get six 2" diameter rolls here with dipping sauce for $6.49 so they are a little expensive but they are well worth it. They also have Woodchuck hard cider on tap which is very good as well. Their deep dish pizza is OK. It would be better if they cut the huge chunks of sausage up into a little smaller pieces so it could be spread across the pizza more evenly. I have not tried their thin crust pizza or other menu items at all. Last time I was there to pick up a to-go order of the pepperoni rolls, the person waiting on me was very friendly and took the time to describe the various dipping sauce options and the available drinks they had.
(4)Granny S.
Love your pizza but the service is BAD. Management needs to keep an eye on the service. There are a thousand pizza places in the valley and when dining in service is important.
(3)Charles D.
Last weekend, we visited this restaurant for dinner. I had finished golfing and ate a late lunch, 2:30 PM. We arrived at the restaurant at 6:30PM and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered their spinach salad, the European thin pizza and Deluxe combo mini-pizza for myself. They make awesome salads, fresh spinach topped with real bacon, hard boiled eggs, scallions, radishes, mushrooms, tomatoes and side of garlic bread. Had better garlic bread elsewhere. After the salad, I was getting pretty stuffed, but managed to finish the Deluxe Combo pizza which comes with pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, black olives & mushrooms. All in all, a great meal.
(4)David A.
High marks for the tasty pizza, but beware the build your own option! We ordered a 14" thin crust with chicken, roasted red bell pepper, mushrooms, and feta, and the bill came out to $27.50! I ordered from their online menu, which did not list the price of these ingredients. If I knew it would be that expensive, I would not have ordered it. I spoke with the manager who apologized for those prices not being listed on website, but stopped short of doing anything to make it right, apparently unconcerned about losing a 17 year customer. We like their pizza but there are other excellent, less pricy options we'll choose next time.
(2)Jared M.
Nello's was my first job when I turned 16. (The one in Ahwatukee) but I love all the staff and the food is always great. Thank you to the Mei brothers for the great food and service and thank you especially to Danny Mei for giving me my first job 8 years ago :)
(5)Joe R.
Authentic street signs! The guys working here seem like tough south side guys which is sort of weird but thats alright. Still... I've got news for ya. The pizza isn't even close. We can say it's the water or whatever but they even call a pizza "the UNO" and it's a pizza hut special on a bad day. Not even close. Skimpy crumbled sausage as opposed to patty and a nothing crust. The advertising might fool ya to come there once thinking it's chi style but you won't come back. I'm not saying that its the worst pizza ever, because its not. But it certainly isnt Chicago style and its simply mediocre mid-size crust pizza.
(2)Renee F.
The Nerve! I've been a fan of this place for a long time, but enough is enough! We ordered a pizza for the table and a lasagna for my 2 yr old; however, the pizzas came and after another 15 minutes... 35 minutes from the time we sat down, we cancelled the lasagna bc we were done eating. We couldn't tell the young thin blonde waitress b/c we barely saw her and I myself showed up after the pizza arrived and didn't see her one time until I was leaving! We told a nice young man to cancel the lasagna and we would like our check, he said no problem and I watched him walk behind the cash register and tell our blonde waitress who responded with a roll of the eyes and dramatic gasp.... I'm guessing it's b/c she was carrying out the lasagna finally to a table that was served15 minutes after the previous. Great idea... Send the 2 yr olds food last... And this is a family restaurant. Lol! So we thought nothing of it until either a manager or the owner has the audacity to walk up to the table and begin to tell us that we should take the lasagna b/c we ordered it and he would lose money! Are you fricken kidding me!!!! Long story short I told him what happened very angrily and its turns out that little snotty blonde waitress lied and told him we cancelled it for no reason! First off, here is a hint to the management there... Ask questions before you make accusations and especially if you have a table of 6, 4 of those professional adults... Hmmmm... Are you going to believe the little blonde who clearly doesn't like her job, the people she serves, and forgets food in the window... Or a large party of patrons! Needless to say I will never go back there, I don't care how good the pizza is, when a restaurant starts chastising its patrons without cause this leaves a bad taste in my mouth... No matter how good your food is! Here's a hint Nello's... You lost a patron enjoying Nello's for over 20 yrs due to a little snotty waitress who most likely isn't 20 yrs old! Great choice! Oh and to be fair after causing this scene and accusing our table of some felony in his eyes... He discounted the bill 50%. Wow! Thanks! The appropriate response would have been to discount the entire bill to try and save 5 adult patrons but I guess we aren't that important you. We went out for a nice meal and b/c our waitress didn't like her job and wasn't good at it, it ruined our evening. Good bye Nello's, unless you change management, you won't see us back. Extremely Offended
(1)Brian M.
Beware the lunch "special" of a slice of cheese pizza for $3. I ordered two slices and a medium drink for take out.. My bill was $9.15!! What the...?! Seriously?? For that price, I was anticipating a couple of nice-size slices of pizza but each was maybe the size of my hand and that includes the 1" crust on the end!! I'll admit the pizza tasted good, but the disastrous value made it hard to enjoy. Lesson learned. If I return, it will be with a coupon in hand.
(2)Andrew H.
Ordered pickup and it was ready right on time. Pizza was great, definitely the best I have had in Scottsdale. The peperoni rolls are delicious!
(5)Chris G.
Love this place! My favorite is the thin crust deluxe combo pizza. A definite must!
(5)E E.
To all the goat cheese lovers out there, I have 2 words for you.... PIZZA RUSTICA. It's to die for, with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella and goat cheese. I ordered the 7" with the original pan crust, it was rich, creamy and full of flavor. It's THE best pizza I've had in the valley. Fuh gedd abou da pizza joint with the fancy yellow box, bada-bing, bada-boom, Nello's is da place.
(4)Danielle S.
I love, love, love Nello's Old World Classic salad with their house dressing. The salad has everything I could want in a salad... sun dried tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncinis, garbanzo beans, feta. Their house dressing is an amazing bottle of deliciousness. It's such a good combo! I don't get this excited about salads, but this one is worth the raving. I haven't had a pizza I've been crazy about yet. We've tried both the pesto pizza and the sausage with the hand tossed crust... both were decent, but almost lacking in flavor. I've come to the conclusion that the hand tossed crust is too bready and I think the thin crust will be a better bet. I haven't had a drink at Nello's but they have some good beers on their list (eg Franziskaner which I rarely come across).
(4)Michele W.
This is one of my favorite pizza places in the Scottsdale area. My parents discovered this place since it's in a shopping center pretty close to where I live. I'm pretty picky when it comes to great pizza being from both NY and Chicago. To me, pizza is either edible or it's so good I have to go back for more. I always get the personal pizza with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. There's only one other place that I know of where I can do this combination and that's in West Lafayette, IN where I went to college. The amount of sauce to cheese ratio is perfect and the crust is really good too. The salads come with homemade croutons which are delicious. I always steal them off of my Mom's plate. The service is always quick and friendly whether you dine-in or carry-out. Love the Chicago themed decorations too, even if they are Cubs related.
(5)Joe E.
This is a decent enough place, but not something I'd go out of my way for. I ordered the pesto penne with chicken dish. First out was the salad, but only about a minute before the entree - there seemed to be some confusion somewhere in the kitchen, so I think the timing of my salad was a victim of that. But no big deal. The pasta dish was okay. It may have been a little light on the pesto - there wasn't much green on or in it at all. The chicken was breaded a little differently than I'm used to - not bad, but I think it would have been better if it was flavored with something a little more distinct instead of a generic dark breading. I ordered a cannoli for dessert. This was pretty decent - not my favorite cannoli in town, but it had all the right stuff.
(3)Robby P.
I've been going to Nello's for over 25 years at their various locations all over the Valley. The Scottsdale location on Shea, however, has been my go-to destination for some time now since I relocated nearby. I love the food and the company at this location. The quality of food and service combines the vibe of a family pizzeria, neighborhood bar, and specialty food shop. The pizza rivals, if not beats, the likes of Chicago, New York and LA pizza spots. The rest of the menu is delightful as well. Often, I head over to Nello's just to grab a drink (specially-curated wine and beer selection) and hangout with the staff and owners. They truly make you feel like family while serving up awesome eats. Must try.
(5)Elizabeth M.
I always enjoy a nellos pizza when I'm on the go! The last time I went the service was a little slow which wasn't ideal. Of course I will go back but am hopeful I won't have to wait as long.
(3)Sana B.
My family has been going to Nello's for years now. The reason...great service and great pizza! We just love their house dressing...I actually buy it by the bottle and it's always gone within the week. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Patricia B.
We do not come here often, this is the kind of place we stop by when we are already nearby and think pizza is a good idea. The pizza is usually very good and that is what we always end up having. Service is usually from OK to good, and this (March 31) time was a little odd, the place was not busy and the service was not bad but not friendly either...
(4)Frank C.
Seated right away for lunch great service by Matt wonderful food delicious perfectly cooked pizza and a very large salad All for 9.99. The house dressing is fantastic. I had a four peaks beer and in lieu of the drink that came with lunch they served me an iced tea to go how accommodating. I will be back for sure
(5)Tyger L.
My friend and I ordered a caprese salad w/ grilled chicken to share along with a bowl of veggie minestrone. The salad was awesome, I loooooove their house dressing. The soup was a little bland, but still pretty tasty, and was easily rescued by some red pepper flakes, dash of salt and parmesan cheese. Keep in mind, the salad portion is pretty sizeable (even with 2 of us having lunch we were unable to finish the whole thing, although we tend to be light lunch eaters). Staff was very nice and courteous.
(4)Rachelle D.
The food is always great. The service is hit or miss. The last two times we've been here it's been a miss. Not busy at 6:30 yet can't refill a water or ask how our pizza is after it arrived. Different staff each time we come. Recommend getting their awesome food to go if you come here.
(3)Robert N.
Nellos Pizza is awesome. Had the lunch special which includes a salad. The house dressing is very unique because it has a slight hint of tomato taste to it and goes great with the salad and pizza. The place was clean and the bathrooms were clean. I have been here several times but today the waitress was the best. She was very attentive promptly refilling drinks and providing 5 star service. The pizza and salad were fabulous and filled this man size hunger at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Richard R.
What a difference a year makes. While we weren't impressed with our previous experience at Nello's, my very pregnant wife heard a rumor that the house salad dressing has the right combinations of spices that are actually known to put women into labor. The restaurant is aware of this rumor, the manager says she's been told several times that it does the trick, but spoiler alert... it did not do it for my wife. However; the house salad dressing (and the garden salad) is awesome. The waiter also recommended the buffalo wings with Nello's own sauce. The sauce is just a tad spicy (another alleged labor inducer), but not hot enough to ward off those who don't like hot flavors. Even after eating an obnoxious amount of food, I had to finish off the plate, the wings were that delicious. We also split a chicken parmigiana sandwich which was quite good. Oddly enough, skipping out on what Nello's is known for, the pizza, really changed our perception of the place. Nello's still has a $30 for $15 gift certificate on Local Dines ( localdines.com/phoenix?r… ) which is always a great way to save cash on the meal. We're looking forward to our next trip. Which will most likely be with the baby that the salad dressing did not help come out already.
(4)Fred S.
Shopping - I hate it. Except for the PGA Superstore - but that is another review. Anyway, we were hungry, so we decided a pizza sounded good. Nello's is in the same shopping center, so we decided a pizza sounded good - plus they had beer. The inside is neat, clean, and boring. But we were there to eat pizza, so my wife had a spinach salad, and we shared a Grand Deluxe Pizza (pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, black olives & mushrooms). And, of course, beer. The service was excellent - we were immediately seated and a server appeared immediately to take our drink orders; brought them right back, and took our order. And it was only a short wait for the food. My wife really enjoyed the spinach salad; and the pizza toppings were above average. They pride themselves on their crust, which I found was better than average. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is that I found the sauce rather bland. Pizza is really a matter of individual taste, so others may like the pizza much better than I did. I will certainly come here again, and maybe upgrade my stars if the sauce is a little spicier.
(3)art m.
Uninspired and blend pizza!
(1)Dave V.
Start out with the cheesey garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes. Grandmas homemade sausage recipe is one of a kind. Order the Numero Uno, you won't be dissappointed.
(5)Soo Jin M.
I was hungry for a slice and my favorite place in old town was closed. So, we'd been meaning to try Nello's anyway so we went in. We ordered the 14" Numero Uno, which is homemade sausage with mushrooms, pan crust. It looked great and it smelled great, and it had a great cheese coating, so imagine my surprise when I bite into it and find that its very bland. The crust was good. I can taste the cheese.. I tried putting a ton of red pepper flakes on top and then parmegan cheese, but it didn't help much at all. Very interesting. I kept eating it trying to figure out the problem. I've had mushroom on pizza before by itself and it didn't taste like this. The crust is ok, not undercooked although it kind of tastes similar to undercooked dough. I think it might possibly be not enough sauce. I'm still not sure... But I will stick to Best of Italy, thank you very much.
(2)S S.
We always get the thin crust pizza with sausage, pepperoni and green peppers. We can always count on Nellos to provide consistency. The food is great ! The sausage is the best, it is fresh, crumbly and flavorful. Not store bought tubes or rolls.the best thin crust in town!
(4)Eric E.
Went here for the first time with friends/tourists for spring training baseball last week. I am giving this place 4 stars for the family atmosphere, staff was great without about 12 people, beer selection was good, and food was better than average. Friendly, family place, and we could even park in their tiny lot next door in downtown S'Dale! I'd go back.
(4)KC J.
Finally a parent-friendly place where I can bring my new main squeeze to plan and debate pizza ingredients like everyone's negotiating my dowry. Yeah, the massive salad with everything in it w/ homemade sun dried tomato dressing was divine, and thank goodness for the affordable beer flight sampler while we devoured 2 amazing thin crust pizzas + limoncello tiramisu (details: a build your own meat version my main squeeze "construction managed" with my dad, and an "every vegetable under the sun" version with my mom) -- sure, that was nice, BUT, most importantly, ...the parents offered spring training Dbacks tix and inquired when "we'd all have another great dinner together..." Thanks a lot, Nello's. Now I gotta maintain this spring fling after the love chemicals fade... But it looks like our love chemicals will never fade when it comes to you! Thank you to the pregnant waitress who put up with the dad/bf showdown and especially to the owner/mgr who didn't push us out as the last ones there, only inquired as to whether we enjoyed our pizza. If only I could get this late night delivered every day of the week... I'd be fat ;P
(5)Darby D.
We walked in at 7:30pm and ordered a salad and a large pizza and same with our friends and we did not get our pizza until 8:45pm! The service was unacceptable, and did I mention that there were only 3 couples in the restaurant!!! Never again will we be going to the restaurant! Poor service!
(1)K W.
We had a good experience here, not sure if we got lucky with a good server or what according to previous posts. Cozy restaurant and our food was good. I had spinach dip and the bread/pita was seasoned and delicious. We so had pesto pasta with chicken. Overall good experience.
(5)Ken D.
Love the spinach salad and pizza, if you like deep dish, here is pretty darn good regardless of which ever one you choose.
(4)Betsy B.
This is still a great restaurant which as been around since 1984. The classic pizza is a deep dish. Love this pizza, has excellent flavor and Nellos does not skimp on the ingredients. The salads are excellent also. Very casual and take out is easy with a separate area to pick up the pizza. Excellent service and even though the restaurant was sold a few years ago, it is still good. I highly recommend Nello's to everyone.
(5)Stacy C.
Nell's has been one of our favs for years. However, Sat Night the manager/owner, not sure was sooo rude. I felt sorry for the servers he was mean to them. Very uptight & stressed out. We pulled a chair up to our booth & he scolded us & we had to move to a larger table. It was so weird, he made us & our server feel like we might do something wrong, he was just waiting for someone to break the rules. Why are you managing a public place if you don't like people?? Food is always great thankfully.
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