Crust Simply Italian Gilbert

Had a nice dinner here on 12/9/25 for a business meeting. Staff was very friendly and very good follow up at our table which is rare sadly to say at most restaurants these days. I had the chicken Francese and for apps we had garlic knots, bacon wrapped shrimp, and the meatballs as a group of 8. I’ll be heading back to the Gilbert area in a few months and look forward to trying this place again so if your in the area, check em out 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Such a nice gem in Cooley Station. The ambiance was nice. The staff was nice and informative. We started the night out with some Whipped ricotta which I highly suggest trying. Some other dishes we tried were the chopped salad, the salmon and the Stromboli. All were amazing!

The entire experience from the hostess/seating to the ordering/dining was excellent. Our server was fantastic and not only made great recommendations, but checked in at the right times, refilled drinks perfectly, and just made us feel comfortable. We had the Short Rib pasta and the Linguine and clams. Both were excellent. Can't wait to come back and try more!

First time coming to Crust, Our reservation was for 5:15 And they sat us right away, this place was crowded so if you’re coming here, I recommend making reservations, Our waitress Natalie, who by the way is amazing and awesome always checking on us and always with a smile on her face thank you, Natalie, We started off the fried Calamari And a couple of margarita drinks from the happy hour these drinks were delicious, ordered some garlic knots, My girlfriend had the eggplant parmigiana. I ordered the spicy rigatoni sausage. These were delicious. At one point, my girlfriend says that the eggplant is better than mine. I don’t understand that but OK., So if you’re in the area, I recommend this place for a nice meal and if you’re not drive over you’ll love it.

This is a cute place, great atmosphere great service. Calamari was very good and fresh. Prices are kinda high , pasta was a specific price had to add meat another $8 bucks. My pasta was too much tomato sauce I thought it was cherry tomatoes and olive oil garlic but nope. Wasn’t fond of there rolls kinda heavy. Husband loved his seafood pasta and had great flavor! My ice tea was amazing.

My first time here. We went for Mother's Day. It was extremely hot and we ate outside. Our food was delicious and as we went to pay. Our waitress told us Mom's eat free for Mother's day. What a surprise. Thank you Crust so much. Made our day super special.

Convenient location and generally allergy-aware, but the food was average. Staff seemed knowledgeable about gluten-free needs and cross-contact, but I did have to advocate and re-confirm with each person—my first plate came out with regular pasta, and later I was served breaded chicken on top of gluten-free pasta. Once corrected, my meal was prepared properly and I did not get sick. I wouldn’t go out of my way for the food, but it’s a solid option for large groups with mixed dietary needs, and I’d return for that reason.

Caught the lunch menu (11-3 on weekdays) and the food was amazing. I had the chicken parm sandwich and my daughter had the pizza slice and Caesar salad. We both tried everything and there are zero complaints. I'm also not usually an appetizer guy, but the spicy garlic knots sounded good. DO NOT SKIP THESE. So freaking good. Large portions, so be ready for that, but the food is delicious and service was fantastic.

It started with the appetizer, the wine was fantastic. Music was the perfect level and my server Kylie went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. She suggested a really good dessert of chocolate peanut butter tart. Our family loves dessert. Overall it was a great experience, We will be back to see Kylie very soon.

We stopped here last week for dinner on my wife's birthday. Just so you know this restaurant has an absolutely amazing birthday deal if you sign up for the loyalty Club. Not only that but the loyalty club is completely the best one I've ever participated in. You earn rewards so fast with it. My wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, her usual, and the meatballs are fantastic. Nice size portion of food, enough for her to take some for lunch the next day. I got the calzone and it was also delicious and huge. Mckenna was our waitress she was friendly and efficient. She made the meal even more enjoyable by stopping back to check just the right amount of times to make sure we were having an enjoyable evening. Restaurant is clean, cool vibe inside. Maybe the only issue I would say is it might be just a hair on the loud side when it's full. But I definitely will be going back

I really wanted to like this place, because the ingredients and overall flavor have potential but it's such a shame how they ruin it every single time. The bottom of the pizza is always burnt. Not just a little crispy...completely black, to the point where it takes away from the whole experience. It feels like the people cooking just don't know how to handle pizza properly. Every order I've gotten, the undercarriage is charred and basically inedible. It's frustrating, because if they ever got this part right, it could honestly be a great pizza. Until they fix this, it's hard to recommend. No one should be paying for a pizza that's burnt on the bottom every time.

Kylie and Krystal what a team! We are weekly regulars and they remember our drinks of choice and always have the sweetest smiles! We look forward to coming and seeing them! The food is awesome too! Especially the Blackened Salmon anything! Loved my cannoli!

Stopped by here for a quick lunch. The place is pretty modern casual appearance to it. We were seated right away during lunch, wasnt too crowded. I tried the Grilled Chicken Campania. The sandwich was kinda big and lot of fries. The fig jam flavor was really good, the sandwich and the ingredients felt quite fresh. They also have a lunch special for the pizza by the slice with an option of a drink as well. My friend had the short rib pasta and said it was pretty good and portions were good as well.

We have dined here several times and without disappointment. Today my bestie brought me for my bday and the service was beyond exceptional. Natalie was so kind and attentive. The food was amazing as usual. Even saw the hidden speakeasy which is another reason to go back soon

I love Crust! I'll be honest they make my absolutely favorite salad anywhere - the warm arugula salad plus I add grilled chicken. I've had pizza there which is tasty and the salmon, also yum! I sit at the bar often and the servers are always attentive and pleasant. I love the atmosphere and they play great music. I'm a huge Billy Joel fan and they play him often. It definitely has a chill Italian eatery feel that you might find on a street in Brooklyn. Patio seating available for when it's not AZ summer!

I love eating here. Atmosphere is great. Modern contemporary out waitress Kiley was awesome and the food tasted amazing. Tonight we tried the Roasted Mussels and Grandma's pasta. Love the quantity and texture of this flavorful dish. Thanks for making our evening a great experience. ‍

Best pizza this side of the Mississippi... The Sicilian is spot on with NY, the regular pie is really good! The chicken cutlet sandwich (lunch only ) is 10/10... go here!

Crest is one of the new Italian restaurants on the Gilbert scene. crust is a good bet if you want an incident or social. Inside or outside groove appetizers or a solid dinner for yourself. Drinks or a company lunch. It means all the needs the staff is great, the ambience is modern and clean. I will definitely be hitting this place up again and again.

Our group enjoyed ourselves at Crust on a Friday evening. We started with fried calamari and drinks, moving to a charcuterie tray moving on to the New York pizza adding pepperoni and finishing with tiramisu. All of it was fantastic!! The staff were great, friendly and went above and beyond to keep us happy! We will definitely make this a spot to rotate with our other fav places!

I ordered takeout pizza and garlic knots. The pizza was a simple Margherita pizza. It was completely black on the bottom, almost no sauce on the pizza at all. This is really unacceptable. This isn't a $5 little Caesar's pizza. It's the bare minimum to have a pizza that's edible.

First of all, the food is amazing but our overall experience was not so amazing. We came here on a Friday night, just before 5:30 and expected to wait...no big deal. The hostess told us it would be about a 30 minute wait, again, doable. You're able to track yourself on the waitlist and we moved up relatively quickly. We got to 45 minutes and then to an hour, and we were #1 We remained #1 for another half an hour. I understand that it was busy, they had reservations, etc, but I feel the staff needs a little more training on estimating times...an hour and half wait, when you're expecting 30 minutes is a little much.

Krystal and kylie are amazing. One of the many reasons I keep coming back. They always makes me feel at home. Good job Crust for hiring such great people like these two ladies!!!!!! The food is great too!!!!

Great place! Busy! Top service! Great food of course. Pizza is really good. Meatball sliders, homerun

This was a great spot! The ambiance was very relaxing and family friendly. We ordered the whipped ricotta and the Nicky's Buratta which was a good amount of food for two people. The whipped ricotta was good, I just wish the bread was a bit more toasted (my personal preference). As for the pizza, it was great! Savory and flavorful! The service was also great, our server was very attentive and personable. We also ordered the sorry not sorry cocktail which is strawberry forward cocktail perfect for someone who prefers a drink more fruit juice forward. Unfortunately we didn't have time to check out the speakeasy, but I'll be sure to check it out next time I'm in town.

Came here for dinner for the first time. I've seen it before but never stopped in and eaten. What's great find! Loved being able to sit outside on the patio in the shade side of the building so that was perfect. Server was very nice and helpful. She answered all our questions about this or that on the menu, etc. Started off with the fried mozzarella for appetizer and it was scrumptious! Perfectly crispy and the sauce was delicious. I had some pasta with spicy sausage and these wonderful meatballs that were huge and oh so freshly made. You could tell. All the food was amazing and for sure I'll be back another night.

The happy hour, the people and the atmosphere is amazing! My friend and I call it "Our place " it's where we ALWAYS meet to catch up!!!!

Very modern and super noisy! Very busy. Four of us went on a Friday with 5:30 reservations and still had to wait 10-15 minutes to get seated. Our server Natalie was amazing. Not only did she answer all our questions but made sure we knew that the appetizers were discounted for Happy Hour. Yes even on a Friday night! We ordered assorted bruschetta, Margherita Rustica, the Charcuterie board, meatballs and Lasagna. Everything was delicious and we shared among us and all agreed this is one of our new favorites. And did I mention Natalie was amazing. We will be back.

This was my first visit to Crust Simply Italian. It won't be my last! It wasn't very busy on a Tuesday night, we were seated immediately. The space is new and beautiful. Addie was our server, she was super sweet and helpful. We decide to get a few items to share. We enjoyed the Bruschetta, the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and the Long Island Special (Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Honey, Cracked Black Pepper). The only knock on this place: the timing of the food delivery. We had barely touched the shrimp and bread when the pizza arrived. It was cold by the time we got to it. I enjoy a good date night with my husband, I don't like to feel rushed.

The Mozzarella en Carroza was my least favorite so i want to get the negative out of the way! I was hoping for more mozzarella it was like a thin slice of cheese in a Hearty bun made of breading. Where's the cheese???? The rest....yummy..... proportionate amount of breading to calamari. Not very rubbery it is so hard to get them right. The meatballs were seasoned with flavor and we loved the spicy garlic knots because they have pepperoni and sausage. I'm a salad lover so theirs was great I really enjoyed it. I'll be back with my friends again! Cute place with a happy vibe. Lots of people lots of laughter and friendly staff.

I can now say I am a regular here. I must be at this place 4 to 6 times a month. The food is top notch, service is always great, and even when it's busy my wife and I can find two spots at the bar. Our go to's are the lemoncello spirits, ask them to slap a little basil in it to take it up a notch, the calamari, the bacon wrapped shrimp and the garlic knots. The pizza is great, I prefer the NY style over the rustic, but that just personal preference. They also have great lunch options and the portions are generous. Manga!

First time in and the service and food were great. Friendly staff, clean environment, and freah, delicious pizza. We had pizza, and salad with some butter cake for dessert. Gotta try the butter cake! Manager Ryan had amazing guest service. We will be back and definitely recommend for a nice cozy lunch.

Love Crust! Met up with a friend for lunch and, as always, it was a total win. We kicked things off with espresso martinis--because, duh, I'm obsessed and they were so good. Like, dangerously good. I went with the chopped salad this time and honestly? Absolute perfection. I've been here a few times now and can confirm: the pizza is 100% legit. Like, "don't-talk-to-me-I'm-eating" kind of legit. We've officially decided we might start coming weekly... or bi-weekly... or whenever we need a crusty little escape. Who's to say? Also, shoutout to the staff--always friendly, always on point. Can't wait to come back!

Sneaky bait and switch. Ordered a bottle of wine that is $48 ($20 at Fry's). Got presented with a lesser bottle of the same type but not the one on the menu ($15 at Fry's). asked about it and was told thaleybwere substituting at the same price. Then had them come over with the right bottle that they "found" in the back. Trying to give us a lesser bottle for the same price. I'd be ok with twice the price but three times the price and a lesser bottle is crazy.

Food was just ok. We ordered calamari to start which was cooked well and tasted fresh and flavorful. My wife and I both had the same pasta dish with a Alfredo sauce, mine with chicken added, and hers with shrimp. No protein came with it so for 25 dollars with chicken and 29 dollars with shrimp I was expecting a great dish. My wife's pasta was sauced well while mine was very dry. Keep in mind it was the same dish. We asked for salt because they don't place salt on the table and while the waitress was happy to oblige, she never actually returned to the table and after 5 minutes of waiting my wife found a shaker at a serving counter. Staff was friendly and attentive with the one exception of the forgotten salt. The meal after 20 percent tip was close to 90 dollars for two with one appetizer, two pasta dishes with added protein and two soft drinks. Ambience could've been warmer/more inviting but had a mix of sports bar feel and cafe. The roll up doors were all open as the weather was nice, but that meant mosquitoes also and I got bit three times. If it were less expensive it would be worth another try but I don't think we'll return sadly.

We loved this restaurant the Ny style Pizza was delicious and so was the garlic knots

Crust Simply Italian is located at Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert. "Simply Italian" and "Pizza Rustica" are some terms that you will hear when coming to Crust. Rustica is a term used for the leftover dough scraps from bread that are pieced together to form the pizza dough. The odd shaped pizza is then topped with simple ingredients. The first time I visited here, I got a side of meatballs and the Arugula and Prosciutto Rustica. Both the pizza and the service were great. The second time I was here, I ordered the rigatoni sausage and enjoyed every bite. Crust has a variety of pizzas, calzones, pastas and appetizers with gluten-free options. They also have great happy hour specials. The Crust Restaurant Group opened their first location in 2007 and will be expanding to more locations across the Valley in the next few years. They recently took over a couple of recently closed Artichoke Basille's Pizza locations and debuted a new concept called Crust Pizzeria. This Crust Simply Italian restaurant has an awesome speakeasy concept next door called The Blue Heron. I love the vibe there and the fun drinks that they make.

We went to Crust on a beautiful, warm, day and we sat on the patio, enjoying the late afternoon shade. We were there during happy hour so started with drinks and garlic knots. Oh. My. GOSH! Do not miss the knots! They're delicious! For dinner I ordered a Caesar salad with a meatball upgrade, asking for the meatballs on the side. My husband ordered the meat calzone. My Caesar salad was nothing special and the meatballs were underwhelming. Check out the photo. Added note about the meatballs...too much filler. They should take note from Oregano's on their meatballs. On the other hand, my husband's calzone was delicious! I stole a couple bites. Highly recommend the calzone. Our server was a young guy named Bower. He was great! Friendly and very knowledgeable as a server. We'll definitely go back to Crust.

Chose Crust for a birthday celebration. It was an exceptional visit except for that we requested indoor seating but were initially seated by the huge open door which made it feel like we were outside on that chilly day. But this was quickly corrected and we were sat at an appropriately warm table. We ordered the Happy Hour garlic knots. The sauce had a wonderful flavor. A little sweet in my opinion, but I liked it all the more for it. They weren't as "doughy" as what I've come to think of as traditional garlic knots but everyone at the table enjoyed them and agreed that they preferred them to the doughy kind. The lasagna had a good flavor, despite the noodles being a bit mushy. I had hoped that the sweetness of the marinara in the garlic knot sauce would carry over since we were told it was the same one used, but it didn't. It had a great flavor though so no complaints. The chicken parm was the star of the show for me. It was a huge portion that provided lunch for two people the next day in addition to feeding one for dinner. The chicken wasn't dried out and had a beautiful consistency. Flavors were on point. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. They took time to check on us and we never felt like we were wanting for anything. Would definitely recommend for a delicious upper/mid Italian experience.

Delicious Italian food- a bold claim on my part but I will argue some of the best East Coast Italian in Gilbert/East Valley! Service is spectacular and dishes are plated beautifully, although I will admit I am a sucker for their takeout and delivery as well! I have tried their pastas, pizza rustica and NY-style and calzones and everything has been a huge hit! Service is very quick and friendly in an elevated laid back environment. Highly reccomend this for date night or family night. Bonus points for their dog friendly patio!

Food was excellent- we had garlic knots for app, lasagna and short rib pasta for entrees and butter cake for dessert. Staff were friendly and efficient. Even the manager was on the floor serving tables. We would definitely go again if we're on the east side.

Tried for takeout based on a friend's recommendation. The food was ready faster than expected and was still very hot by the time we got home. The food was excellent!!

Husband and I arrived on a Saturday for date night because we were craving some pasta. It was quite packed but we were seated in about 15-20 minutes without a reservation. Even though it was quite busy, I was still able to have a conservation with my husband throughout dinner. The music wasn't too loud and service was great. Next to the bar, there are TVs playing sports. We ordered drinks and two orders of their angel hair pasta, one with sausage. The protein did cost extra. I love my drinks on the sweeter side so the black cherry mule was perfect! The angel hair pasta did come out a bit clumped together but it was still tasty. We skipped dessert but will return to try it next time. Overall the experience was pleasant and food was good and filling.

This place is pretty pricey, so i expected outstanding service. Not really what i got. Service was slow, server was boring, drinks took forever and food was just average. I'd suggest trying another spot.

The service at Crust gets the highest rating of 5, food however fell short of the 5 I was expecting. We found Crust last Saturday when we searched for a good Italian restaurant around their area. We arrived at around 7 and were seated pretty quickly even though the restaurant was full. They have a patio and garage-door like patio doors that were open for the first part of our dinner. That made the restaurant pretty cold and I was feeling a little uncomfortable. Menu had good variety of options including gluten free pasta. We ordered the fried calamari, bruschetta, fettuccini Alfredo as well as the Penne ala Scottsdale. Appetizers were served pretty quickly. The bruschetta board was delicious and so was rhetorical calamari. The sauce that came with it gave it excellent flavor. They also served it with a grilled lemon rather than just a regular one. The pasta dishes were served quickly after that which was good but we had not yet finished our appetizers. We still appreciated the fast service though. Both pastas get a score of 3.5. The fettuccine Alfredo was good but normally, when it's done really well, it's a real treat but we didn't feel it was up to that level. My dish was the penne alla Scottsdale. Honestly, the first few bites were heavenly however, the more I ate of it, it got more and more bitter and I stopped enjoying it after my 5th bite. I ended up eating only about half of the dish and decided not to take the leftovers. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner at Crust. There are many more options on the menu which I think are worth trying. The price point is average given that it's a nicer restaurant. The ambiance is beautiful and the service is excellent so I would definitely give them another try.

We stopped in around 8pm on a Saturday night and the staff sat us right away and the was happy to have us. The sever was fast and kept checking on our party of 6 and even fixed their soda machine was one of the party guest soda was not tastings right she fixed asap. The drinks were very good and fancy and the food was very large portions and very good! We realized when we were done it was already closing time at 10pm and did not feel like they were trying to push us out. We were very happy with the service and will be back again

Crust is my new favorite pizza place. The ambience is great and the food tastes amazing. It can get really busy on the weekends, so I would recommend getting their early to beat the rush. It can also get really loud in there so if you are looking for somewhere more quiet, it might be best to go on a weekday. I always order the Long Island Special pizza. It has ricotta, mozzerella, pepper, and honey. I think it would also taste great with some prosciutto on it. I have also tried the Mediterranean Farm Salad. It is fantastic! The salads are portioned for 2-3 people, so they are great for sharing or a meal in itself. Ingredients taste fresh and food comes out consistent.

We have been to Crust Simply twice, once for their food and drinks, and the other time for their board and bottle deal. When we first came to this place, there was a long wait ahead of us unless we sat at the patio. It was sometime in January, and we thought it'd be fine if we asked them to turn on the heater but it was actually really cold that day. We ordered a calamari and a personal-size pizza. The pizza was huge and tasty, definitely with good value. The calamari was fresh and had my preferred style of battery. I had one of their signature cocktails, which was a riff of a classic cocktail old fashioned. The drink was a bit too weak for me, but the taste was good. Overall we liked the dining experience minus the fact that we sat in the cold. We heard there was a speakeasy next to this restaurant so we went to check out the speakeasy next. The second time that we came here was for the board and bottle deal. We had a bottle of dry red wine and three different kinds of bruschettas. The bread was just okay but it paired well with the wine. The wine that was included in this deal was on the cheaper end of their selection. But with this price, it was worth it for a date night.

First time here and I loved everything!!! The roasted mussels were amazing. I really enjoyed my warm arugula salad (maybe a little heavy on the dressing but I had them hold the croutons so that might be why), and the star of the night was Gelato D'Oro! OMGOSH Our server was a little stressed because they gave her 3 tables at the same time, but there was other staff helping her so we felt very well taken care of. We will be back, there's so much still to try.

we decided to go here on valentine's day and do takeout since we never tried this place yet. food was prompt and ready at the time we picked for pick-up. the gal that helped us was very friendly and nice. the place was poppin inside and they were busy indeed! if you do decide to dine-in, there's a good amount of seating inside as well as a nice patio outside. as for the food, we ordered chicken parmesan (was okay, not the best thing), meat calzone (amazing, highly recommend), and pappardelle bolognese (also amazing and highly recommend). overall, this place is great and we would come back again!

Their service needs improvement. My husband and I tried this place 2 times but the service is ridiculous the first time our waiter had zero personality and took forever to come by. Luckily his wife worked there and saved the day . The next time we sat at the bar and the same thing took forever to be given a glass of water then we ordered food and asked for additional sauces finally the second time they brought them . Just too much going on and not enough attention to the guest .

I was really hoping for a better experience. My wife and sister in law come here often. I chose to join them this time with my daughter. We sat on the patio for lunch. Ordered 6 drinks, cheese pizza, appetizer, and kids spaghetti. Food was really good but many other frustrations. The wait time was beyond difficult with our waitress, more than once we asked another server to please let our server know we needed service. When you spend over $100 and never have a server check on you it makes it difficult to want to come back. Perhaps to go orders are a better option, I will eventually give it another go. Hopefully then I can provide an improved rating. Otherwise the food and drinks were great it was just diminished by our overall experience.

Lived in NJ for over 60 years. Thin crust pizza brings back so many memories. Had it tonight at Crust Simply Italian and it was delicious. (Maybe could be a little more oily as that is true East Coast pie but still very good and probably one of the best pizzas I've had out here.) And I have searched!! Kudos to the young man at the To Go desk (Sat 7/19). Polite, apologized for the wait (was on the phone taking an order) and offered me water while I waited. Now that is how you run a business. Will def return.

Had a luncheon with a group of senior ladies. Service was great and food delicious. Only problem was no access to handicap parking

Crust is amazing in every way. Their eggplant parm is the best you will ever find! Atmosphere and staff are wonderful! But I have an issue, It is December and they are playing Christmas music. I get it, but it's old outdated Christmas music. Crust, there are so many Christmas songs that are modern and fun! Your Xmas playlist is a total downer!

The food is amazing! Service is always friendly and professional. The ambiance is fun and inviting.

Crust is simply amazing! My family and I frequent Crust not only because of its close proximity to our home, but also because of the delicious food and excellent service. We've been here during different times of the day and different days of the week. Crust has a great happy hour menu with a variety of food and drink options. We've tried different menu items and enjoyed them all, but my go-to order is their Grandma's Rustica. It comes with marinara, mozzarella, garlic, and parmesan. It may sound "simple," but I like to think of it as an elevated cheese pizza. Like a grown up version of the cheese pizza. I love it. Another favorite is the warm arugula salad. It has wild mushrooms, goat cheese, cannellini beans, croutons, and white balsamic vinaigrette. My guys love Nicky's Burrata which has pesto, sausage, caramelized onions, pickled fresnos, and red pepper cream. This pizza is packed with flavor and even has a little kick. We've been to Crust more than what my check-ins show, and we've never had a bad experience. Their team is always so friendly and helpful!

While visiting family we chose this restaurant for its comfort and relaxing ambience. Well.... Mainly because the food looked delicious :) . It's always hard to live up to expectations but this place was absolutely a 10/10. I put the pressure on the waitress "Jade" and she handled it like a seasoned Veteran. The kitchen made a dish spicy, but it was fixed quickly and the entire staff was very nice. The team member Ian was like Johnny on the spot when dishes needed to be picked up. The Big John was the best!!!! Seriously, this was an outstanding night and though management barely laughed at my jokes :( I felt special celebrating my birthday here. There's a cool speak easy connected to it, it's next door. I'll be returning again and again. Thank you!