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623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 258-8300
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Phoenix New Times Best Of
Phoenix, AZBest Gourmet Pizza
The menu is modest: half a dozen pizzas and a handful of starters. The ingredients are humble, and mostly local, with a few standout imports like mortadella from Modena, Italy. The atmosphere's low-key, too, with a blazing wood-fired oven as the main focal point in a rustic, brick-walled dining room. But as much as Pizzeria Bianco tries to be down to earth, it remains a dining destination for pizza fanatics, Slow Foodies, and the generally curious, who might've heard about chef-owner Chris Bianco's fantastic pies from Martha or Oprah or some other national media source.
The hype has created constant crowds, no matter what night of the week it is, along with critics who contend that no pizza is worth waiting hours for. But this is no ordinary pizza, and contrary to urban legend, nobody else in town comes close to creating a crust with such character, all bubbly and blistered, crisp and a little chewy. Toppings are just as memorable, from the sublime marinara — a cheeseless pie that celebrates garlic, oregano, and sauce redolent with ripe tomatoes — to the legendary Wise Guy, topped with fennel sausage, roasted onions, and house-smoked mozzarella. Sure, waiting for a table at this downtown landmark takes patience that borders on religious devotion. But one thing's certain: The faithful eventually get a taste of heaven.
FrecklesAZ
Female / 47 / Phoenix, AZGood--but not the world's best
I like the owner of (both) Pizzeria and Pane Bianco. He is gracious, courteous, and greets people he recognizes (while waiting in line for coffee at the LUX). But...last night a friend of mine in Arkansas called to tell me she just saw a show that touted Pizzeria Bianco as the "Best Pizza in the Country." Uh uh--not...in fact, Cable Car Pizza in Fayetteville AR has been serving "blonde" pizza for over two decades and I'd have to say the quality is definitely on the exact same level of standards. The same friend then went on to "wax poetic" about other, now gone, pizza places that once served amazing pies in my old college town. That said, again as my friend quipped, "how can anyone possibly make that kind of claim" not having tasted EVERY pizza made in the country? Pizzeria Bianco has great food and an even better atmosphere along with it's sister establishments.
BDP
Male / 41 / Denver, COJames Beard Winner and Damn Good Pizza
Chris Bianco's pizzeria is like no other pizza place you have settled into. First off, he has maybe ten ingredients at any one time and they are the simply the best veggies, herbs, cheeses you can find on earth. He makes damn near every pizza and appetizer himself. Expect to queue up but fortunately he has a second house next door that serves as a bar. It's an outstanding experience and worth waiting for.
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