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Pizzeria Bianco is a three star restaurant in Phoenix. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Downtown area. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the Best of Pizza and Fodors Choice awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. Some diners recommend avoiding the heavy.
3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about this place so much... As much as we love food we needed to tried... luckily we only waited about an hour... and to be honest I don't know if it is worth it to wait that long for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I challenge you to find another pizzeria half as good as Pizzeria Bianco. After reading a few of the reviews on here about this place, I really am quite surprised. I have been here MANY times before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's been about 4 years since I have visited; I still dream about the pizza with the pistachios on it. The wait was long (the bar next door was fun), but we made an evening of it. The pizza was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 5 stars if it were not for the 3 hr wait. If you're into masochism, then this is the place for you because you'll be rewarded with some amazing pizza after 3 hrs of pure torture....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We finally bit the bullet and decided to wait for dinner at Pizzeria Bianco. I was disappointed. No, I was angry at how bad an experience it was.I won't be so naive as to complain about the wait, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to write a song about this place to accurately convey my feelings for it.Got there 20 minutes after the doors opened, and still had a 3 hour wait.I would have waited longer.....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The CS guys rock!. Table for 10 and only 1hr waiting!! We went without reservations, just to try and EUREKA! we made it. It was worth to try it and taste all the good flavors of their pizzas. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I agree that it is ridiculous to wait 3-4 hours to get a damn pizza, I without hesitation admit that this was a DAMN GOOD PIZZA. We got there around 7:30 on a Friday night and were seated by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple of years ago and fortunately I had some friends who got there early and I only had to wait an hour. An hour for me is like three hours. If I go to a restaurant and the wait is 30...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our last visit to this place was our 5th time. I had decided to take my boyfriend for his birthday because it's always somewhat of a "special treat". You have to wait 3.5 hours so it's worth it,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place pissed me off.why I am giving it 4 stars? well Im not sure. It is more like 3 1/2. Yes the pizza is that good. I found there sauce to be some of the best I have ever had. Why does the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzeria Bianco is kinda like the hot girl all the guys liked in high school. Everyone knew she was top cheerleader and would date the captain of the football team, at the same time you also had a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just hoping next time...I actually get to eat : /
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so we heard about this place and the wait, but I still somehow unprepared to wait three hours. My friend who was visiting from San Diego insisted we try it. (she heard about it on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place no stars I would. It came highly rated by a coworker. He must not have experienced the same rude service that we did. We were quoted a relatively ridiculous wait time. After...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend ordered it while we were across the street at the Rose and Crown. It was made in like 20 minutes, so I guess we didn't have to wait that long. The bartender at Rose and Crown was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been several months since my last visit and I still recall the flavors of the individual ingredients on my pizza. Amazing! (ummmm, especially after polishing off a bottle of wine or two while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what to say, so I won't ruin it with alot of un-necessary words.Try this place at least once. The pizza is awesome. The fresh mozzarella is to die for. The olive oil could be sipped in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much differnt than the other 200 reviews. The pizza is amazing, the antipasto always changes and the wait is horrible. Here is a good tip for a fun night out. Go on a Wednesday, put your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My son took me to pizzeria bianco when I was visiting him. The pizza was most excellent, the atmosphere was cozy, the staff were very friendly and fast. He made the reservation by phone about lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, that pizza was the best I've ever had. I don't know whether it was the wine or the atmosphere that made the food taste so good. Whatever it was, great stuff and alot of great things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best pizza I've ever had! Great atomsphere! One of my favorite places to eat! Only downside is the wait. The bar serves appetizers and drinks while you wait which helps but odds are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to not like it, b/c of the wait, and to be a non-conformist, but hands down the best pizza, best greens, and best appetizers I've ever had in my life. It's more fresh than if you made food at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said in over 400 previous Yelp reviews, on Food Network, in Gourmet Magazine and in Zagat? I've been coming to Phoenix for four years on a regular a basis for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To start, I'd like to point out that Pizzeria Bianco did not make the claim of having the best pizza in the country (to my knowledge); it was made by others. Regardless, I thought it was a bold...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The critics are right, this is the best pizza in the country. It's all about the crust, and Chris Bianco has perfected his pizza crust. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside (almost fluffy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said before, but I'll give it my shot. But first: Get this straight: I was drug down here against my will. I had no desire to wait 2 hours for ANY pizza, never mind one that's served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know that I can add much to what I has already been shared so I'll just say this.Wise Guy = Damn good pizza
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why I feel the need to update my review on Bianco is beyond me, but after tonight I ended up more impressed and, even more satisfied with every visit.This place is amazing, absolutely amazing... so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man! Good times, good times. I don't remember the pizza but I figure it was good. Expected to wait several hours and wasn't wrong, so we went next door a enjoyed beverages. I'm a skinny fellow and 4...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I hand out a 5 star review, it pretty much needs to be at the top of my list in that dining category. Chris Bianco earns this! It's really hard to explain why anyone would wait 5 hours for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was definitely the best pizza I have ever experienced and I have had great pizza in LA, NY, and various cities in Italy. I came to AZ for four days and I ended up eating here two of those days. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know this is a Phoenix landmark, but I just don't see what all the fuss is about. Perhaps my Chicago deep-dish background made me bias, but a 3-hour wait for run-of-the-mill thin crust pizza? The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is living proof that hunger is the best chef.The best thing in this place is the bread. I actually had to buy on of their breads to take home.The Pizza was very good but that is based on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza was excellent...not the best in the country, however. That honor should go to Via Tribunali in Seattle. The crust was perfect, the biancoverde pizza our favorite. Why 2 stars? We arrived at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best brick-oven pizza I have ever eaten in my life. The antipasto was out of this world as well.The downside is the long wait but it's really not that bad considering you can go next door to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is just a love hate relationship...ha. We all know no one REALLY likes to wait 2-3 hrs to sit and eat..a pizza at that, but at the end of the day, it's worth it. Here's the key, plan on making a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our last week living in Phoenix and we still hadn't tried Bianco. We knew this was something that absolutely had to be done before leaving or we could potentially regret it for eternity. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is good pizza. delicious crust, good toppings. is it worth a 2-5 hour wait? No. So, find 6 people who want to go on a weekday and make a reservation (a month in advance). the pizza with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit I was skeptical about all the rave I heard about Pizzeria Bianco. We arrived at 4:45 behind at least 12 other parties. So I knew we'd wait quite a while. Seeing that there were at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want a TRUE wood fired pizza like those in Italy? Then go to Pizzeria Bianco. I remember when he used to be at Town & Country Mall. Hell, I remember when he was at the back of that supermarket on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I may be in the minority but I don't think the pizza is worth the hype...After our meeting we headed to the restaurant and started waiting @ 3:50 (we were already the 27th in line) and we made the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Short: Awesome Pizza, long wait but worth it. Take a book or five, while you wait.There's nothing much I can say that haven't been said before, but I'll say it again anyway. I loved this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so... I finally hopped on the Pizzeria Bianco bandwagon, after noticing the unyielding avalanche of praise being thrown its way.(Actually, if I'm being perfectly honest, I only happened by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I think it's absurd to wait four hours and get treated like shit by a snotty, hipper-than-thou "hostess" for the sake of average pizza. So sue me. Even if their pizza was the second coming, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got there early, probably an hour and a half before they opened. Thankfully the bar next door opens an hour before. The time went by quickly and luckily we were the last people to be sat when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For starters, we waited four hours for our pizza. Yes, I expected a long wait, but this was ridiculous. In the meanwhile we waited at the bar, which had a poor beer/wine list and rude, inattentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok YAROPB (yet another review of pizzeria bianco)This place is just ok...nothing to brag about, and definately not worth the 2-4 hour wait.6pm...arrived...put a table for 4 on the list7pm...hunger set...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm hesitant to write a review on Bianco because no matter what I say, i'm going to sound like a broken record. I mean, what can i possibly say that hasn't already been said a million times. Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most unpleasant dining experiences I have ever had. My husband and I were refused service after we waited for THREE AND A HALF HOURS! We checked in every hour, just like they TOLD...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok just to preface - if you are going to pizzeria bianco, you better know you are going for the experience not just the food. But for the record, the food - is AMAZING. Be prepared....Yes, the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you're in no hurry. Take your time and enjoy the wine. The pizza is well worth the wait! This is a great place to have a romantice date or hang out with a group of friends!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was 3:45pm and I'm about to jump on a bus to the light rail. We have no reservations for Pizzeria Bianco, but a couple of friends just got in line and were waiting to get some wine. Useless fact:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOT DAMN THIS PLACE IS GOOD! The main reason I tagged along with my hubby on his business trip to Phoenix was to make a pilgrimage to this pizza mecca -- and despite the mind-boggling lines in front...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great date place. My and my boy toy go here all the time. The food is delicious. All of the negative reviews on here seem to be about the waiting. That may be part of my favorite reason I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth the wait! We only waited about 2.5 hours, which the average wait is about 3-4. It really depends upon when you get there. If you don't like waiting, then don't go, save some room for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what you do (a variation on something I did last summer): hire yourself some free interns from ASU or U of A. The job market is tight so they will work for free as long as they can get credit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NOT WORTH THE WAIT!! I ate here with my parents last weekend and the wait was just absurd! I had heard that this pizza place was famous and you just HAD to try it..but, we got there around 6pm, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, while I love Chris and I love his product I despise their group reservation policy. We called weeks ago for a reservation for 9 towards the end of May, they told me that we need to call one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sonny Boy Sonny Boy Sonny Boy Sonny Boy. The sauce. The mozz. The crust. The whole package is simply delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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For the people who commented previously about the wait, it is well worth it. If waits bother you, arrive early (4:00) and you get seated almost immediately. The hostess will also take your name and telephone...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one reason why I shouldn't love this pizza.Waiting an OBSCENE amount of time for a pizza is a pretty big one. If this pizza was not as good I would be angry I think.I would tell you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm honestly? I've had better. Our group of 4 arrived at 4:30pm, had our name in by 5ish after waiting in line, and were three sheets to the wind (thanks to next door) and famished 3.5 hours later....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, not five stars because of the whole defend your place in "line" kind of thing...but otherwise, this place is fantastic. If only they would just do a list. A simple list would prevent so much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Pizzeria Bianco since 1995, when I first moved to Arizona and I can say without a doubt, this is the best damn pizza I have ever had. In fact, I'd go so far as to say Bianco is my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously wonder if the negative reviews on here are people who are trying to steer would-be diners away from here so they can get in quicker. You can dislike the wait but you cannot deny the food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this little joint, it's definitely a place you go to with the mindset that you are going to enjoy the long wait and make it an experience. Why do you want to rush through something so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh, I forgot about the bar next door, that made the whole experience rival a root canal! When we first arrived we sat at the claustrophobia inducing bar for at least 10 minutes while the bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The day I went was a tour du force of self-inflicted torture, but with the goal of a payoff at the end. I drove 4 hours round trip including 20 miles of 4x4ing on a dirt road. I hiked 4 hours of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good pizza. Not the best pizza, but good pizza. Good salad. The wait (over an hour on a weeknight) was a bit much for the quality of food. Service left much to be desired. They have made the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzeria Bianco is an experience: it depends if it's going to be good or bad based on your attitude. I've eaten there twice, once in a group of three, the other time as a group of seven. I didn't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes if you are not there at the time of opening(4PM) you are screwed and will have to wait. I got there on Wed at 530, and waited about an hour to eat by myself. Groups 3 or larger be prepared to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The emperor has no clothes folks. OK Chris is gifted, he got a James Beard Award, he focuses on purity of ingredients, Zagats love him, he is into a deliberate and careful process, but for goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In spite of its praise, Bianco divides opinions sharply. At Bianco's you will receive a good, freshly made pizza with natural ingredients that are a cut above those of many Phoenix restaurants. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to really delve into what makes Bianco's pizza world famous, because I don't agree. It is certainly delicious pizza, no doubt. To be honest though, you can get the same quality pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best neapolitan-style pizza anywhere. Worth the 2 hour wait, which is made more palatable, when drinking wine and eating appy's outside on long picnic tables in 80 degree weather.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Yeah, that was a pretty good pizza. Amazingly thin crust with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. However, the outer rim of my pizza was pretty badly burnt and tasted awful. And the salami on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a trip to Phoenix a few month ago. I did some research online and found Pizzeria Bianco. It has WONDERFUL pizza!!! I wish I had the space for all the pizzas they have.... The only down side is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place, yet!Went here awhile back on a hot and very humid August evening with a group of ten. We had reservations for 8p- we arrived at 7p (as was requested by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a halloween night and expected the long wait but I guess everyone was trick or treating so we got inside in less than an hour. The pizzas were outstanding and their salads too. For...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had waited to write a review for Bianco because it had been so long since I had been last, I felt I needed a refresher course. Last night I got one. I took a date there and we were quoted an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so Friday night was the first time i have ever tasted the pizza at Pizzeria Bianco..while they only had two types of pizza out for samples...a Margarita type pizza and a sausage and carmelized onion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took three tries to eat here. The first time we called (Sunday), it was closed. And according to their voicemail greeting, Pizzeria Bianco was booked for the next two months. The second time, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just preface this review by saying, I really really didn't want to like Pizzeria Bianco because of all the hype I have heard about it. Unfortunately (or fortunately I suppose), I actually did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was never impressed with woodfired oven pizza. I've tried Mozza in LA and Waldy's NY, and I was kinda bummed that I would be eating it again in Phoenix of all places. And waiting 2 hours at that....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's Overrated! Plain and simple! The reason it's famous is that it offers aspects that most Phoenix restaurants lack: (1) It's not a chain (2) It has hip swanky northern California feel as it is next...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Watch your elbows at the bar. I just had a great pizza, (Sonny's) and it was fantastic. The wait is brutal, over an hour and a half. I had the strangest situation happen while eating by myself at the bar. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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I eat at the best pizza places wherever I am, including New York City. This place is good (in terms of the pizza taste and quality) but it is NOT as good as Patsy Grimaldi's in downtown Scottsdale (both in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Pizzeria Bianco last spring after my boyfriend and I checked out the Titanic exhibit at the Arizona Science Center. It was just around the corner. We got here at about 3:30 on a Friday and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I finally went to the Almighty Pizzeria Bianco after living in Phoenix for nearly 3 years, and am truly left wondering what all the hype is about. Is it because someone, somewhere years ago in an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Spiedini! Every bite was freakin' awesome! The Italian Fontina is not like any cheese I've ever had before. Combined with the Prosciutto di Parma takes this appetizer to another level....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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We'd heard Pizzeria Bianco was voted Bon Appetit's best pizza and the country, had been featured on the Food Network, etc. We were very excited to dine here while in town for a convention. We knew there would...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This is the real deal. Pizza on the order of Lombardi's and Grimaldi's. In Arizona! The margherita was almost everything it's supposed to be: super thin crust, blisters from the wood burning...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't understand what all of the hype is all about! I can't say that I would ever go back to this place. The food wasn't the best and the service was just ok. Not worth the long wait!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I made a deliberate trip to Phoenix just to eat Chris Bianco's pizza. It was one of the worse restaurant experiences I have ever had, and I never ate the food. The snarky hostess is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
350 for Pizza?!!!Foodies all over the world make journeys and take treks to discover a new flavor. They'll go to dangerous places to sample some new or exotic delicacy. They'll spend thousands of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME PIZZA!You want more details?Yesterday (my first time at Pizzeria Bianco) I arrived at 5 minutes to 3 - I was second in the line. As time passed, and more people arrived, we began chatting....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason for the hype. If you're willing to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone suggested this place to me as the "crown jewel of Phoenix dining". I get really worried when someone whom I don't know very well tells me something like this because it's impossible to tell...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn pizza EVER. Chris Bianco is a friend of the family and I have been visiting this place whenever I have been in AZ for over 10 years... and I have never seen anyone but his original investor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here on a recommendation from a friend while on vacation in Phoenix from Chicago.I thought the wait was pretty extreme; if I weren't on vacation and willing to just kick it I don't think I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic pizza and smiling service. I'm pretty sure that Mr. Bianco's special ingredient is love.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm happy to have tried Cibo, and am thrilled Phx has more diverse pizzas than it did years back, Pizzeria Bianco still takes the cake (or the pie). Don't get me wrong, both places have cute...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza I've had anywhere. Perfect, perfect and I mean perfect crust. Thin, chewy, smoky and sweet. Lots of interesting toppings that center around fresh, local produce. I deeply envy the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hello Lemmings!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Thought about it. Still SUX!
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a close to pizza perfection as I can imagine. It's better than anything I have had in the US. There may have been a couple places in Italy that I liked better, but I don't get there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love pizza -- period. I love it so much that my friends and I drove from OC to Phoenix to try the #1 pizza in America (or at least that's what Oprah claims).Now, I would have given them 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here at least a dozen times over the years (wow, the first time was nearly 10 years ago) and have always put off reviewing it, anywhere. But here's the skinny:* You will have to wait. Expect...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off with this: I wouldn't eat here again if you paid me. We had seven in a party and made reservations.... even with the reservations we had to wait. I told the hostess that it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love-love-love this place. To avoid waiting for hours,I usually show up around 9p-10p on a weeknight. (I double check to make sure it's not a Diamondbacks' game night!) My friends and I will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This may be a first so I want everyone to brace themselves.Bianco's is OVERRATED!There, I said it. I'm sure I lost some readers along the way but I can handle that.The most unfortunate thing about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Yelper, I have anticipated my visit to Pizzeria Bianco for over a year. I finally got the opportunity to go to night! Fellow Yelper from Houston, Ryan, was in town for work again and invited...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh this pizza was pretty good I suppose. There was an awful lot of hype and much too long of a wait for us to have been discussing out favorite delivery chains during dinner.The hostess got a little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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This may very well be the best pizza place in the entire Phoenix area. Be prepared for a long wait to get a table, but everything on the menu is excellent. Try the Pizzario Bianco wine room next door when you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had been really looking forward to eating at Pizzeria Bianco as my last restaurant in Phoenix. In my 8 years here as a Phoenician, I had never set aside an evening to devote to getting a pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got there at 4:30pm, 30mins before opening, and we still waited almost 3hrs. They told us we would have to - at no point did anyone promise otherwise which was admirable, albeit disheartening....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, delicious, possibly the only thing of value in Phoenix (sorry phoenizites, i hated your city). Came here on a recommendation of a pizza nut (who for the record is born, raised and spent her...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 120 reviews, reviewing Pizzeria Bianco is like pissing in the ocean. It's not noticeable, it won't change anything, but at least it'll feel good. To me, at least. So here's my shot at it.Every...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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This pizza was fantastic. It truly was the best pizza I've ever eaten. Make sure you get there before it opens so that you can be seated at the first seating or you will have a wait. My one complaint is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, know these things before going: - You're going to wait a long time. Plan on enjoying a beer or bottle of wine at Bar Bianco with a cheese plate and enjoy the Phoenix weather outside for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was prepared.Prepared for the wait, and prepared to be unimpressed, but feeling obligated to write a good review because of six degrees of separation.It's been two years since I've lived in Phoenix...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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I LOVE this place!!! This is my favorite place to eat, period! Chris is a super hardworking guy, making masterpieces, that make my mouth very happy! I live in Chicago, where there are some fantastic places to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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The best pizza I have ever eaten -- well worth the wait in line!! There are only 7 pizzas on the menu, but there is a pizza for everyone! Wine list is outstanding!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Just a warning- When people say they stood in line for 2 hours, they literally mean it. There is no hostess taking names, not even a number system. You stand in a line, outside. There's not even a cocktail...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok...VINI , VIDI , VINCI If you don't know what that means...find out ! After 1 1/2 hrs I finally had the "Best Pizza in the US" ? Thank God I didn't have to wait 3 hrs because I would have been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there last weekend. We waited 3 hours and could not have been more pleased with our pizzas. We ordered three: Sonny Boy, Wise Guy and Margherita. All were amazing, a flavor we have not had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pizza EVER!!!!The wait can be kind of a drag, but it is well worth it. I just go next door to Bar Bianco and get a nice glass of wine and an appetizer to make the wait go faster. This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a high threshold: I don't mind waiting around for something if it's good. But, you know, Pizzeria Bianco, you really pushed my limits. I'll skip the annoying part: the waiting around for 3...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzeria Bianco's deliciousness can not really be explained. Mouthwatering, delectable, amazing. If you have not had a Pizzeria Bianco experience it should be on your list of things to do. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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My husband and I with another couple went into Pizzeria Bianco around 9:30 on a Saturday night. All four of us were extremly excited to try the restaurant, we had heard about it on Oprah. My husband and friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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My husband and I enjoy going out to dinner and finding new exciting places to dine. After hearing so many wonderful things about Pizzeria Bianco, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, our excitement...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this is NOT the best pizza in phoenix and NOT the best pizza in the USA. come on now i saw this place on oprah because gail king was combing the country to get the best pizza and names this place. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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I have heard so much about your restaurant over the past few years, and was dying to try it on my next trip to Phoenix. (I visit family and friends in Scottsdale all the time.) Upon arrival at the restaurant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed. The place is fun, cramped but cozy, and the open oven is awesome. That being said, the pizza choices and ingredients were too yuppified for my taste. No pepperoni! Come on! I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the raves about Pizzeria Bianco are true. To an extent.The Pizza is fabulous (although not the best I've ever had). The service is beyond impeccable and the entire atmosphere is befitting its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With as many reviews as this place has do i really need to tell you how great the pizza is here? After the 3 hour wait it is quite possibly the best pizza in town. They use the freshest ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Too expensive, too long a wait and they refuse to give extra tomato sauce when you asked for it! Wha's up with this place??
kudzu.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this place lives up to all the hype it has received. It's a well know fact that it's beyond busy, so whining about it isn't permissible. You can chill in the little house next to it or in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yeah, it's adored for it's "best pizza in America". But no reason to play the devil's advocate - it's darn (we can't say more than darn in reviews) tasty pizza. Especially if you like smoked foods. It can be...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp has lead me to this place...so I want to add my input for all of the Phoenix visitors going, "where do you want to eat?" and finding this restaurant in your mobile devices or at your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup the 1.5 hour wait is tedious. Yup the 100 degree conditions are miserable. Yup the smugness on the diners' faces while you hungrily eyeball their pies from the front window is unbearable.But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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I went expecting to get the best pizza in town. It was good however you could get the same type of pizza at Cibos in Phx for the same price but without the long wait. Basically, if you like pizza that is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After weeks of hearing non-stop compliments for Pizzeria Bianco, I finally got a chance to visit. We arrived at 7, but didn't get seated until almost 9. And that's what Bar Bianco next door is for....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have been here 3 times since I've moved to the Valley and I feel as though I am finally ready to review it. I've been once on a date, once with a friend who was visiting, and most recently with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Don't let the wait stop you. Best to get there early or just plan on spending some time at Bar Bianco next door. The thing about this pizza is the ingredients - it is so fresh. Bad thing is that reservations...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience, long wait but worth it. Killer wine bar next door. Staff is nice, food is awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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I love the salads here. Oprah was right. Now that the national media attention is dying down, you stand a better chance to get in. Definitely worth the wait.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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The pizza here is incredible. The fresh local ingredients really make the pizza special. It was well worth the wait.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible. We actually were 100% fine with waiting for an hour for a chance to experience this place. It opens at 5pm and you better get there at 3:30p or 4p to ensure you get in during the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for atmosphere. Pizzeria Bianco definitely has it. Close quarters, good lighting, historic building, outside seating and key shots of your pizza being made. My old college friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Will you will have to wait to enjoy Pizzeria Bianco on the weekends, it is well worth it. They offer some of the most unique, fresh, quality pizza's in town and the atmosphere in the downtown historic Heritage...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It didn't change my life. And seriously, I was expecting magic after all I'd heard. I've been twice and got different pies and different salads both times. All were tasty. Perfectly good. And it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin AMAZING!! Not much else to say.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that PB needs another review, or that mine will do justice, but PB is wonderfully amazing. Everything I've had here is TO DIE FOR and is definitely worth the wait. Nothing like going next door to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chris Bianco has made this into a pizza experience. You sort of forget it is pizza. You will have to wait! It's just the way it is. The experience begins with Chris taking care of you by opening a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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My wife and daughter got food poisioning from Pizzeria Bianco! I am very upset as I contacted the owners and they bluntly told me I was a liar. I waited 4 hours to get food poisioning from their undercooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place does not need review number 100 of course, but I had to put in my dollars worth which currently equals two cents post sub-prime debacle .I have eaten here many times, from solo to large...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was surprised my hubby was up for coming here because he does NOT like to wait esp for food, let alone PIZZA! i wasn't sure i was up for it either but you know i'll do almost anything to try...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent pizza and well worth its place on several "Best Pizza in America" lists. It is however not worth the 3 hour wait. You do not however have to stand in line for the 3 hours. You can go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had my first experience at this place. The hype behind Chris Bianco's pizza has been nothing short of astronomical so I knew I was gonna need to try this place at some point. I didn't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pizzeria bianco was pretty darn good! i didn't know what to expect even though i read rave reviews of this place on yelp. david l. and i were on a roadtrip and stopped by this place while we were in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzeria Bianco is frequently referred to as the best pizza in the world for a reason. it is dope as hell. I would wait hours to eat here (Three, to be specific.) I love the Pizzeria itself, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having eaten Pizza at the most heralded Pizza joints in the US: A16 (San Francisco), Serious Pie (Seattle) - (see the recent Wine Spectator- June 2008). I'd have to say that Pizzeria Bianco is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have 5 hours to kill for dinner, Pizzeria Bianco may be your best bet. I've been going here for years, since Chris' place was in Town & Country mall, next to my other old favorite Coyote...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Woo hoo -- as good as it gets" and then some. This is by far my favorite restaurant in Phoenix and easily the best pizza I have ever eaten and will continue to eat. I live in Boston and will continue...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars for the pizza and service once inside. Yes, it is a long wait, even if you get there half an hour before it opens (as a party of 2, we arrived at 4:30 one day and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends in Phoenix took me here the last time I visited them for a long weekend. I have to admit, I thought that the line for this place they explained to me was a bit ridiculous, but the pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very very long wait like two hours, this is the best pizza in the state of az but wating two hours to eat is not right. The pizza is really good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Please know that this place is WORTH the long wait. I come to Phoenix once a month for work and I make sure I have dinner here. There is NOT one thing I can complain about. Remember, good things...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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A great dining experience. And the more often you go the better it gets because it pays off to know how things work here. Food is amazing. Staff has always been great. Wine bar is a must. Fun, fun, fun
kudzu.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great pizzagreat waitersgreat ownerbut alas no reservations and three hour wait - not worth it for me
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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We showed up at 5:30 for pizza at what was supposed to be a great experience at the renouned Bianco's. Renouned...? NOT. More like infamous. We gave our name to the name-taker guarding the restaurant entrance....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry everyone. This was one of the WORST EXPERIENCES in dining I have ever had.This is by far one of the most over rated places in the country. Food: Pizza and Salad: Good.Server: Good. Felt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Small, intimate atmosphere. Fresh ingredients and delicious pizza. Oprah made it famous. Downtown Phoenix, but go early.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd really like to hold back a few stars because of the absolutely ridiculous, idiotic, and insane (four hour) wait, but I can't. I waited for three hours at Sally's in New Haven one time so I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yes it's the best. The sausage pizza is national treasure. Arrive by 4pm...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Great Location. The food selection is always great! the service is super nice and the people that work there are great too.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Confession time: I have a deep love for a good sandwich. As rocking as these pizzas are, there's a place in my heart for Pane Bianco that Pizzeria Bianco can never penetrate. That is not a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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I have heard this was the best pizza in town. I believe it might be but I couldn't tell you. The wait was over three hours when I stopped in. It 's very small and very busy I manged to see some of the pizzas...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so let me give you a little background here... I love pizza.I mean I really love pizza. It's good. And I have eaten pizza in Phoenix, Chicago, New York City, and Europe....I even tried a mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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The three hour wait is ridiculous. I wish I can say its completely worth it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there last night (Friday) and yes, I had to wait 3 1/2 hours. Was it worth the wait? Yes, it was! All the ingredients were FRESH and really mouth-watering. We arrived about 7:00 PM and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Pizzeria Bianco has really good thin crust pizza with great flavor. I will never stand in line for it again though - the wait is just too long.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dont care about the wait. It's part of the experience. I have nothing more to say that hasnt already been said.BOTTOM LINE: Show up late, cut the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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There's no question that the pizza hype is accurate. Fresh ingredients, herbs clipped right on the property, authentic wood fired oven, and the passion of the owner/cook. But to be completely honest, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in the country my ass! There is no way some pizza place in Phoenix can compete with Chicago & New York or could it? That was the question I was out to answer on Tuesday night at 9:15 PM as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said before, so I'll keep this short.----------This is the best pizza I have ever had. ---------I've been to Italy and the pizzas over there aren't even close.If it wasn't for the really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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We were visiting Phoenix for the spring baseball games and I read about this place online. Got there at 8:00 p.m. on a Friday to hear that there was a 4 HOUR wait. Eating dinner at midnight?! No thanks. No...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated, over priced, and the wait is far too long. It's not horrible pizza don't get me wrong. It's better than your average pizza chains you can't argue that. But it's too much hoopla for just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While being drunk and in a hurry limit my ability to rank this against NY's finest, i can confidently say that Pizzeria Bianco rivals any pizza I've ever had. And no offense to the Italian population...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bianco's is the best marketing ploy in the city, well except the Powerball. It is no wonder it consistently makes number one on the Zagat's (clearing throat, then spit) list. It should be taught as an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"The wait is about 3 to 3.5 hours, but can be about 2 to 2.5 for first available" - hostess"Oh Yeah? We'll put our name down and debate" - usWell, we got intrigued by the 3 hour wait for pizza and was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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My husband and I waited for almost 2 hours to get into this much talked about pizzeria, and what a waste of our time. The pizza and the clientele had alot to be desired and I think I could have gotten a better...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love pizza. pizza and steak are definitely my favorite foods in the world ( i know, advanced palette lol). pizzeria bianco is the best pizza ive ever had. i first learned about this place on oprah,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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This is one great pizza pie! The dining experience is very intimate, and the decor is very unique. Plan to wait atleast 1-2 hours. Worth it though, enjoy!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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I don't normally submit such reviews. However, I feel compelled to counter some negative and (by now, at least) inaccurate statements. The maitresse d' was incredibly genial. Waiters and bartenders were all...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review doesn't need to be long.Everything already has been said about Pizzeria Bianco.Their margarita and marinara za is killer. Better than places like Luzzos or Patsys in NY? Pretty close,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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The best pizza ever. Everything is so fresh and the ingredients are the highest quality. The only draw back is the long wait especially during the hot summer months.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is BOMB! I am not giving it that 5th star though because I do think it's a little over-hyped..... I mean, it was fantastically delicious pizza in one of the cutest little restaurants I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD: The pizza itself was quite tasty. It kind of melts in your mouth. This probably isn't a common thing, but my friend found a bug in her pizza that was probably thrown on with the vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype.Be prepared to wait. The first two hours will go by fast if you indulge in Bar Bianco next door. Bring something to entertain yourself for the last two hours while nursing your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pizza of my life! My friend and I went a road trip to Phoenix from LA and Pizzeria Bianco was one of the things on our to do list. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.The wait was long,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, if you are someone who can't relax or stand the thought of hanging out while you wait your turn, skip Bianco. The rest of us don't want to hear you whine. The fact that there are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best pizza in the area...Far possibly because the everyone is so nice...or the food is drippin with fine oils and succulant taste. The wine selection was good and I appreciated that they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you reach the passover from double, to triple digit reviews, you want the century marker to be something notable and worthy. Where else could commemorate a 100th review than Pizzeria Bianco?The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot even begin to summarize (swiftly) my experience at Chris Bianco's Pizzeria Biano this past weekend... So, unfortuantley, for those who need a quick low down, I'm not your girl. However, for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phoenix is most often thought of as a city for Mexican, Southwestern, and Native American food. Many visitors to the City look for tacos, burritos, and similar foods when seeking unique Phoenix dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are very few restaurants that can avoid making a two hour wait in to a chore. Pizzeria Bianco is one of these places. Pizzeria Bianco and Bar Bianco's property is very charming. We spent our two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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I'm shocked that others have expressed views to Avoid this restaurant. I have been to Pizzeria Bianco on numerous occasions and have never had problems finding a parking spot. There is an entire public parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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This place truly has some of the best pizza i have ever had. It's not your typical pepperoni pizza. They use toppings such as pistachios, ricotta, and fennel sausage. Be prepared to wait a long time. it's best...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My name is Norma, and I have not reviewed Pizzeria Bianco yet.Hi, Norma.I've lived in the Valley for my entire life and have eaten here just under 5 times, probably. I went last night for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed the bar at Pizzerio Bianco a few times. I am not by any means a bar goer. But, I enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate. The setting is comfy and intimate. It is a nice place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD CONFIRMED!!!! I have sampled pizza from around the world and who would of thought that such perfection could come out of PHX!!! I am sorry I think some of you guys are griping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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After reading some of the negative reviews I decided to stand up for one of our most favorite spots on earth. My husband and I have been going to PB for years and the service and quality have always been no...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed that people in Phoenix aren't big on Yelp, so I didn't want to say anything discouraging, but for a three hour wait... I've had better/comparable pizza and minus the wait. Great service and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Omg it was such a long wait to be seated. But let me tell you it is all worth the wait. This pizza just melts in your mouth its so good. It taste just like home made New York pizza. If your looking for a fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Please don't waste your time going to this restaurant , you will be dissappointed ! My husband and I were watching Oprah and they had rated the number one pizza in phoenix so since we were going to be in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING FOOD! Yes there is a long wait (2-3 Hours sometimes) but if you can't find any friends that you would like to spend a few hours with next door at the bar drinking wine and eating a cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To all the haters' "Stop Reading Now". You know who you are. Pizzeria Bianco is the best pizza in town, nay... the country.Disagree? Then explain the line of people waiting, every day, even in 120...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Heresy to follow.I don't get it. The food is ok, the service was great, but people waiting 2-3 hours on the weekends? Why???Thankfully, when I went (on an off-peak night), I only had to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the pizzabut not enough for the wait times.I mean, really.I'd rather just go to Peter Piper, order a pizza and play some skeeball instead.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how you could justify a 3 hour wait for pizza. I guess it's like Flavor Flav said, "Don't, don't, don't, don't belive the hype!"
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Pizza Nazi. It's definitely out of the way, in an odd part of downtown Phoenix, and the wait can be pretty gnarly - I recommend packing provisions, in case the wait is unbearable... Prior...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's settle the myth about reservations: for parties of 6 or more you can make a reservation but it must be done a month or more before. Should you have reservations about eating here? Well depends...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine lives in Belgium and he sent me a magazine article about a contest for the best pizza in the world and Pizzeria Bianco got the vote! I was so excited when I saw that because I truely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO I haven't actually eaten here...but I keep hearing about this danged place! Upon one visit to Arizona, someone in our group did start to wait in line to come eat here....but we got too hungry and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down the best pizza ever.get the margarita with proccutio. omg.sadly the wait is ooh soo long...why they don't turn bar bianco into extra seating for the pizzeria i don't know...and don't care....
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blah, blah, blah.... best pizza in the world.... Almost silly for me to write a review about Chris Bianco's Pizzeria, but here goes....Kari and I cook at home, for ourselves and for groups, 5 or 6...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extended review w/pix available at www.baconandbakin.blogspot.com...The menu at Pizzeria Bianco is extremely limited, with two "Small Plates," two salads (three, if there's a seasonal salad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PIZZERIA BIANCO, the holy grail of pizza. Oprah hit this shizz up a few years ago, chefs list it as their "last meal to eat on this earth" or something on their "Best of" list and this place just blew...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy!Worth the wait. Yes, it is all the hype so get a drink, enjoy the scenery and munch on some fabulous pizza. Not one thing I wouldn't order. Have fun and have a slice for me!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Chris Bianco crafts his food with imagination, passion, and quality. Organic ingredients picked daily. Everything is made from scratch and slow-cooked in an Italian brick oven. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I thought that I would never wait two hours and twenty minutes to eat dinner.....I did just that. My friends (super good friends, so it was worth it) were in town for the weekend from S.F....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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With a friend from out of town we made the trip to Pizzeria Bianco. 6:30 October 23 We asked for a table for two and were told it was a 2 and 1/2 hour wait. I said "with a James beard award it must be worth a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soul squared. There's nothing finer than an evening starting with a long conversation with a complete stranger at Bar Bianco, followed by an antipasto platter, then a Biancoverde with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. But then again I like standing in lines. The longer the line, the more reassured I am the the food is likely to be good. So I was estactic to be told that it would be a 2 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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We arrived 15 min after the restaraunt opened and were informed there was an hour and a half to two hour wait. So, we reluctantly waited in the bar area. After an hour and a half, we asked the bar waitress to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been twice in the past month and think it's well worth the wait. There's only one Chris Bianco and he can't make the pizza any faster without compromising quality - crusty complex dough and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Spectacular Pizza!!!!!! This place is wonderful. The best pizza our group(16) ever had!! The owner bakes each pizza, he wants it perfect. And it's worth it, melts in your mouth and it's not ordinary pizza, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got with my patience and decided to take the plunge and check this place out. I felt the pizza was very very good, I wouldn't say it's the best, but it definitely competes with the top pie's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am still trying to figure out why people wait hours to eat this pizza. Don't get me wrong, the pizza is very good. But, if I wait 2 hours for pizza, that stuff better be divine intervention and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzeria Bianco presents itself as an authentic Italian-style pizza house, taking pride in its quality of ingredients and consistency of dishes. Whether the establishment has succeeded for its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All things considered, Bianco gets 2 stars. Only pizza/food considered, I'd probably give it a 3.5 or 4 stars. However, half of dinning is the experience. And when it comes to Bianco, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have I had better pizza? Sure. Did I have to wait a long ass time in some nasty evening heat? Absolutely. Am I so bitter that I'll slam this place? Not exactly. Good meal, but not worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the cool building, no stars for the ridiculous wait to be seated, for the surly wait staff, for my pizza that was absolutely swimming in oil, for the sound level in the restaurant being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's really that good. What else do I need to say? Endure the wait by having some wine next door.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had Pizzeria Bianco on my 'Must Go List' ever since the day I first heard of it. My only obstacle? I live in upstate NY. So recently I threw logic to the wind and drove the 2500 miles for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an experience, more than a restaurant. I've lived in Italy; I've taste the best pizzas of Rome and Naples, and the not so great pizzas of Bologna and Venice. To me, the genius of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Ok. Chris Bianco is one of the most humble people I have met in a long time, and his food is orgasmic...but my *only* gripe about the restuarant is that I often feel like my table is on top of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of eating at Pizzeria Bianco while in town for an aviation convention this past January. Yes, there was a long wait = a two hour wait to be exact. While waiting, we sat on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Well, I see that absolutely nothing has changed with PB. Anyone who gives this place a "thumbs up" is clearly either just giving props because they know the owners or are truly ignorant of all things cultural....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree 100% with some of the reviewers who address the long wait time and the issue about what constitutes as some of the world's best pizza. Our group of six were well-informed about what to expect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
MOST OVERRATED RESTAURANT IN AMERICA. First of all, I have lived in Italy and I return there regularly. I know my Italian food, OK?The only positive thing I will say is that this is indeed an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reading the reviews of Pizzeria Bianco is hilarious to me, as a Phoenician.For anyone reading this, allow me to say that no matter what anyone else says, I promise that you can trust me when *I* say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just got home from a short trip to SF today and I feel compelled to wrtie a review about Pizzeria Bianco. I ate at the Pizzeria about a year ago while on a business trip here. We were there on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for thin-crust wood-fired pizza "artistry" featuring fresh, local ingredients. I sneaked in before a giants/dbacks game and lucked into a seat at the bar. the next group in had an expected...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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My husband and I absolutely loved this place. The owner really does put his heart into this precious establishment. The service was outstanding. The pizza was simple and delicious. The tomato basil salad was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the hostesses need to appreciate the fact that the waiting ritual here is a bit unique to first timers even when you know about the wait. Our scenario:Hostess: It'll be about 2 hours.Us:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Pizza....Hands DownI'm a little embarrassed to say how many pizza joints we've been to. My wife and I lived in Phx before moving to the SF Bay Area and have been here too many times to count....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Holy overrated Batman! I've eaten here twice...once several years ago and once just about a month ago...and nothing has changed. You still have to wait, even if you can get a reservation, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine from Tucson invited me to dine here during my visit in Scottsdale- he touted it as being one of the top 10 pizza places to visit (in the US)- and even proclaimed as a " pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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This pizza is the best!!! It has it all atmosphere, good food and friendly people. The pizza & other dishes remind me of a good San Francisco North Beach bistro. I just wish it was open all the time so when I...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite dining experience in Phoenix & I've been EVERYWHERE! I've had every pizza twice but I keep coming back to two pizzas. The, 'Margarita', & 'Bianca Verde' pizzas RULE here!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saw the mention in that book-- was it "The Best Pizza in America" or somesuch?-- and since I was living pretty nearby at the time I dragged my sister out to get in line at 4pm or so.The pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally, I would deduct a star for having to wait three, that's right, three hours to get a table. But Chris Bianco, himself, mans the kitchen and it's clear that he puts his heart into making...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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After seeing this restaurant on "Oprah", I told my brother, who is in Phoenix regularly on business, to be sure and go eat there. He asked me for the address, but after reading the negative reviews, I decided...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe this place only has a 4 star average (as of this review). I waited in 114 degree heat for 2 hours to get into this place, along with about 30 other people... and I don't think any of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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This is going to come off as arrogant and I don't mean it to but here goes. Anybody who thinks this pizza is qualified to be regarded as "the best of'" anything, clearly has never traveled beyond the perimeter...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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i love you place it is one of my favorites i would really like to know why you desited to make a wonderful place? why do you only make you pizza by yourself? also i saw you on Opra i thought you were...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally finally got a chance to eat here last Wednesday with Ms. C and Mr. K!! Everyone else wussed out claiming excess work and meetings and blah blah blah. Anyway, we arrived at 5:45 PM and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely terrible. I am fond of wood burned pizza, don't get me wrong. But the wait was atrocious--2 hours just to get a table. Then we were rushed in and out and told to scoot our chairs in--The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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A great place to have a nice, romantic dinner with good atmosphere. As like any fancy, restaurant, there is a wait but it's worth it.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Delicious pizzas! Great place to take a date. Place gets crowded early. Expect a 1-2 hour wait during prime time. Food well worth it!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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An historic house next door w/ a great bar and lounge area while you wait. Phenomenal pizza and if you get there early enough, homemade pies. Once of the best places to eat in Phoenix. The wait can get pretty...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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This is the best place to have a romantic dinner downtown in a place with great atmosphere. It is small and always commands a long wait, but you can hang out in Bar Bianco next door and have a glass of wine to...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Opinions about this downtown establishment tend to split into two extremes: fans who love this restaurant and skeptics who think the food is certainly good but not worth the long wait. After several...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you have to wait. That's why there is a bar next door. And the bar makes it easy to wait - Great wines, good beer selections and some nice antipasti if you showed up too hungry to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is reminiscent of thin-crust Neapolitan pizza I've had in Italy - who would have thought? The first time I came here a couple years back I accidentally sprinkled salt (thinking it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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You won't find pizza like this anywhere else in town. It's so yummy and different. Thin crust, unique toppings plus some standards. The place is small but very ecclectic and fun.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy and I "only" waited 90 minutes. I didn't mind sitting outside on the picnic table with some appetizers and beer from Bar Bianco next door (good set up in there). But for me I was anticipating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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There is no pizza on the planet worth the aggrevation of this place. Pizza is really good, but long waits,apathetic and arrogant staff and managers over ride what should be a quaint little pizza shop.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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I heard about this place through freinds. I waiting 2.5 hours to get in and boy was I disappointed. Being a New Yorker, was expecting Pizza. This is gourmet, wood fired, thin crust pizza which smelled and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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I ate at Pizzeria Bianco last night. Wow! Simply thee best pizza I have ever eaten. Perfection. Each ingredient spoke for itself and formed a perfect combination. The organic greens salad was amazing, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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This quaint little restaurant is a real treasure. Yes, there is a wait, but it is worth it. You can have cocktails next door, reasonably priced $4.00 beers (local brews)/$6-8 glass of wine (good wines). After...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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I wish I had read the reviews before going to Pizzeria Blanco. We stumbled across it after attending an event at America West and returning to our parking place. Both the hostess and the server were rude and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Chris Bianco demonstrates why fresh is best. He knows exactly what he puts in every pizza, because he makes the sauce, he makes the cheese, he makes the dough and he makes every pizza that is served himself....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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I was dying to try the famous PB, knowing that there would be some bit of a wait. The hostess was very nice and honest about the time it would take before we were seated. We waited for 2 hours and were served...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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I have never had a worse dining experience. After waiting 3-1/2 hours (told 1-1/2 to 2) we were greeted by the (so called) hostess, who wanted us to thank her for even allowing us in, and continued to yell at...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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After we sat down the hostess moved us to the bar since the seats were to have been for another couple before us(so she claims). I was perplexed since there are no reservations and if the restaturant caused...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the lines, the crowds, and the wait, I found Pizzeria Bianco to be a worthwhile dining experience....even though it didn't fit into my Chicago-style definition of pizza.This isn't the place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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If there is a better pizza to be found in the USA, I haven't found it. The crust was ultra thin but soft, not crispy and had a delicious smoky hint to it. The cheese is made on the premises and is what makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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We loved our dinner or meeting the other diners waiting for their table. Took 2.5 hours to get seated, but the pizza was great and the conversations wonderful. Don't go unless you are willing to take the time,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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What's the hype all about? The food and service is terrible, the hostess is rude. They actually think they're doing you a favor by allowing you to eat at thee restaurant. They better be caeful based on all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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NEVER NEVER AGAIN. A reservation for 7 guests at PB was made a week in advance and confirmed 2 days prior. We arrived at 4:30 in plenty of time for our 5:00 reservation. The doors opened at 5:00 and at exactly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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I was excited to visit this pizza spot after a co worker RAVED about Bianco's offerings. In short, the line was way too long- get there by 4pm or forget it! The service is horrible, the antipasta and tomato...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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A few tips- 1. There's always a 2hr wait, no matter who you are or when you show up. They can't control how many people show up. 2. They take reservations for parties of 6 . If you are late, they may give your...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The most overrated pizza in the world. Yes. The pizza is good. But for the last time, it's pizza. Is pizza worth waiting 3 hours for and putting up with snotty bad service? I have been here a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish Chris would come up to San Francisco and open a resturant. I cannot find pizza here that's even near the same level of his wood fired pizza's. You do need to show up at Bar Bianco about 2 hours...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This pizza is good. That being said...it's not crack, heroine, or the last meal I ever want to eat. All the buzz around this place may have shot up my expectations but, when you get down to it, this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the opportunity to sample a few of the gourmet thin-crust pizza offerings here, all have been fantastic - and that's a big compliment coming from a native of the Land Of Pizza (Chicago)! The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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THIS PLACE IS TOTALLY OVER-RATED. FOOD WAS OK...OVER-PRICED. SERVICE WAS SLOW.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the restaurant my family goes to after Diamondbacks games. Really yummy, creative pizzas. Open late too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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We we arrived at Pizzeria Bianco, we found plenty of empty tables but the hostess refused to seat me and my 75 year old father as they were all "reserved" We said fine, we'll eat at one of the tables you have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Bianco's is not for amateurs... this is a restaurant of simplicity mixed with incredible taste sensations... if you plan your evening right... the wait adds to the atmosphere and romantic possiblities... Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This pizza is AMAZING. Definitely one of the top 3 pizzas I've ever had. New York-style. We had two pizzas between the two of us (hey, we wanted to try it out!), both "white" pizzas. One was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hands-down best pizza in the world. Chef and owner Chris Bianco was recently given the James Beard award for Best Chef Southwest.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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Although this restaurant obviously has followers in the press (for whatever reason), I found the whole experience very lacking. After reading the great review in the local paper we stood in drizzly weather for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2005
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My husband is a Neapolitan pizza connoisseur, so after finding this place, we were eager to validate the reviews. We waited 2 hours for a table. Next our waiter forgot to give us bread and olive oil with our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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We (4) arrived at 6:45 dinner (prepared to wait, have a glass or 2 of wine, etc.). The hostess was very unpleasant, told us the wait would be as much as 2 hr's. Barman next door was also unpleasant, looked as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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The Biancos have not only created the best pizza in Arizona, it's the best I've had. (And, yes, I've lived in Italy and New York.) First the service: For 2 years, I had to be in Phoenix every month, sometimes...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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Having heard so many wonderful things about Chef Bianco from colleagues in the culinary field whose opinion I respect, I had high hopes for a meal at Pizzeria Bianco. I was sorely unimpressed. I waited the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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After reading the reviews on this site, I had to check this place out. I arrived on a Friday night with one other person, and only had to wait 25 minutes. While waiting for the table, we went next door to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2004
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Living on the west coast,Southern California, I have searched for the perfect pizza sincing leaving Connecticut , a state with the absolute best, Pepe's in New Haven. Well I found a very,very close second in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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My wife and I have "taken the pizza" at all those sites which are listed before Bianco. None are even close to what Chris Bianco turns out - excellent crusts from the wood fired oven, his homemade cheese, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2004
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Pizzeria Bianco should be the number one pizza place in Phoenix. The food is incredible, Chris makes practically everything from scratch. The waitstaff is awesome. Come on, how many pizza chef's win a James...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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Not only is the food amazing, the atmosphere is perfect and the staff is top notch.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2003
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Perfect place to bring a date. This small cozy place has the best pizza I have ever had. If you're not willing to wait 45mins to an hour in their pleasant and cute bar next door then you should'nt be datin...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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The ONLY real Italian pizzeria in Arizona! Sorry for the others.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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Very overrated. Long wait for good, but not great pizza. Service was very slow, waiter did not refill drinks or ask if we needed anything until the check was dropped off. With so many good places to eat in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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We have attempted to eat dinner at Pizzaria Bianco on many different occasions, but there was always a lengthy wait. Finally we got smart and were at the doors 5 minutes after they opened, we were seated 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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What a great treat in the heart of Phoenix! Although the wait for a table can be a little bit of a wait, the wine bar next door offers a great place to relax and chat before dining on awesome pizza. Friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2003
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This place has yet to disappoint any friends that I've taken there from out of town. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I enjoy the wait because it adds to the experience of going there. Only one...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2003
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Pizzeria Bianco is a classic. The food (Margarita is my favorite) is fantastic and always good. Very consistant. It's well worth the wait. Plus, you can go next door and have a great glass of wine in a darling...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2003
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hmm having lived in Naples for 3yrs I know what a good Italian pizza is all about and this place has not mastered the art. The pizza is not terrible but very average. I have tried it three different times, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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I was in Italy this summer and this is NO Italy!!! The food in Italy is always first rate- fresh and wonderful. The people are also friendly - ceratinly not what I would describe the witch who works there as!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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This IS the most romantic pizza place in Arizona (if not the country), and for all of us guys, it's easy on our wallets. Set in the heart of downtown Phoenix in the midst of a collection of centennial homes,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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Costs too much for medeocre food. It wasn't bad, just not that great. Maybe cheese would help.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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Probably the best pizza I have ever had in Phoenix. This place is small, but terrific.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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IT CANT GET ANY BETTER!!!!! WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SAY NICE PEOPLE AMAZING FOOD WOW
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Did any of you actually eat the food? The few people who are giving Pizzeria Bianco a bad rating are the few individuals who had a bad NON-Dining experience. The wait was too long! It was too hot outside. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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i dont care what the ratings show- this place is #1 the others are rated higher because of all the brain dead people in PHX. i left phx 3 years ago because they did not appreiciate things like this.... and i...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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The menu is limited, the wait is forever. I would not recemmend this to anyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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Pizzeria Bianco is the place to go for true Italian pizza!! Don't bother going to Florence, you can find the pizza right in downtown Phoenix!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Pizzeria is the best pizza, I've tried the pizza's in Philadelphia and NYC, and nothing compares to the fresh ingredients, lightness (not greasy!), and the bold delicacy of each flavor.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Being first generation Italian I know a little about pizza and all things Italian. Pizzeria Bianco is about as good as pizza gets my friends. Chris and crew know the business. My brother in law has a pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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The food and ambience are great. Chef Bianco is behind the counter cooking in the beehive brick pizza oven. His Bar is right next door and you can walk with your drinks to the restaurant when you table is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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Bianco is hands down the best overall dining experience, the food and ambience are great, the service like a well oiled machine. I am a regular on saturdays and don't even have to order anymore, Chris and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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Never since I left NYC have I had better pies than at Bianco's. This guy is the king of cool. The little wine bar is awesome and the proscuito wrapped fontina cheese is oooooo baby good.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Yes, that's rught. My friends and I refer to the food (and especially the bread) at Pizzeria Bianco as orgasmic. The thing that Chris and Co. do so perfectly is that they keep it simple. A small restaurant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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Pizzeria Bianco's Wood fired oven and quality ingredients make this this best tasting pizza. Even if you do have to wait 2 hours to get a slice.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2002
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I Love Pizzeria Bianco!!! I travel all the way from Tucson just to go there.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Hey Chris, I love your place. Don't listen to those baffoons who critisize the wait. They are the typical face stuffing chubs with instant cratification on their minds. Let em' go back to whatever suburbia...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Pizzeria Bianco is truly one of the nicest places to take friends from out of town to show them some of old time Phoenix at it's finest. Everyone that works there is a true professional and know how to take...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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After reading in the USA Today about how great this place was I just had to try it. I even decided to stick out the hour wait at the bar next door. After waiting well more than an hour, I asked the hostess if...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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We have been frequenting Pizzeria Bianco for many years. We referred to P.B. as the best. Things have changed. There are now tangible negatives. For example: 1. pizza and antipasto lack the attractive...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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I used to live about a block away from this restaurant and have eaten there a few times. I thought the pizza was pretty good - not great though - the real reason you go there is the atmosphere and the nice old...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2002
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Even though this historic brick building is in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the atmosphere is so cozy it feels like your neighborhood local, and the wood-burning oven turns out deliciously rustic pizzas. One...
frommers.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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next door wine bar makes it even more enjoyable...
fodors.com - user review
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chris bianco's pizza brings back memories of naples. a wood-fired brick oven and a passion for quality make bianco's traditional neopolitan pizza crust a work of art. each and every one of these masterpieces...
10best.com - user review
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a little "pizza" the truth...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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is it too strong a statement to proclaim chris bianco the patron saint of pizza? not in this town it isnit. he crafts pristine pies with produce from the farmeris market near his modest digs in phoenixi...
gayot.com - user review
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in this small pizzeria in heritage square, brooklyn native chris bianco makes pizza with a passion. he uses a wood-fired brick oven imported from italy and makes his own mozzarella cheese. other toppings...
nytimes.com - user review
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although i live in town and had actually experienced chris bianco's pizza over a decade ago at a fancy.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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every day you will find chef/owner chris bianco creating his award-winning pizzas in a beautifully restored historic building in the popular heritage square district. plan to arrive as the doors open to avoid...
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