Pane Bianco Central

That was outstanding. I got in finally and tried some slices. I tried a N.Y. red slice and a Pepperoni Al Taglio. The sauce on the red slice was one of the most flavorful sauces i have ever had on a pizza. Delicious. The crust was ok. Crispy but almost paper thin. I feel reheated slices can wreak havoc on a pizza dough but good for what it was. I would have enjoyed a touch more salt in the dough. I’m a crust eater. The pepperoni was one of if not the best Sicilian/Grandma style pizza i have ever tried. So light and airy with a nice crispy crust and the sauce, cheese and pepperoni were the perfect amount of toppings just packed with flavor!!!!!!

Had lunch at Pane Bianco yesterday and really enjoyed it! I ordered the tuna salad and it was plentiful for the price. I really liked the rustic and home-y ambience of the restaurant. It had a unique vibe to interior design. The fresh bread was also awesome.

I was craving a calzone but didn't realize it was only available during lunch time. This was my first time having the pizza and it was delicious! I would recommend having garlic added to the Green, gives it an extra something, that is, if you like garlic. Looking forward to going back.

You won't find a better restaurant specializing in artisan sandwiches. Pane also features NY Style pizza from their Wood-Fired oven. Fresh focaccia and homemade mozzarella. Daily market specials for sandwiches and salads. Wonderful desserts including the best tiramisu I've ever eaten. Visit Pane Bianco and spoil your taste buds.

This is the worst Italian sandwich I have ever had. The bread was really dry, possibly stale and hard. The meat portion was not worth the $16 price tag. Bianco should stick with pizza. Don’t waste your money here, instead get a footlong at Subway for half the price, you’ll enjoy it more. Or order the pizza. It looked good. The staff were nice, at least.

Stopped by on a Friday for lunch. Wife had the Italian combo and I had the prosciutto. Holy cow. That prosciutto on the homemade focaccia was crazy. Mozzarella was so creamy and delicious. She loved her combo especially the mortadela but she wished there had been more of that. Just finished half the sandwich to save room for dessert, a slice of NY salami to go. That pizza... I know the pizza there is always delicious, and we've enjoyed the pizza at downtown Bianco for a long time, but this slice, don't know what they did, but the sauce was totally ridiculous, the cheese perfectly melty, the thinly sliced salty salami, but tbh I've never eaten a pizza crust that good in my life. That wheaty, floury flavor, the aroma, and it cracked like a baguette at the crusty end. Shoved the slice into my mouth in the parking lot. Thanks, guys!

Wow! Pane Bianco is the cut spot for lunch. 🍕 🥗 🥣 🥖 Amazing pizza and awesome sandwiches. Simple recipes made from high quality ingredients make for fantastic food. I eat at Pane Bianco about once a week and everything is amazing. The pizza is fantastic. 🍕 Simple slices make for the perfect lunch. Any of the salads are great. The green salad is the perfect accompaniment to any of the pizzas. The market salad is great to share or can be a lunch for one person on its own. Today I had the market sandwich which was arugula, ricotta and roasted tomato with balsamic vinaigrette. 🔥 I thought I was going to be missing the protein but the sandwich was perfect 💯 Highly recommend for lunch. Protip: the veggie soup is underrated and served with a slice of their bread. Try it, you’ll love it. 🥣

This is a regular stop for me when in Phoenix. The pizza and bread are top notch. The staff is always super friendly and have great recommendations. Definitely try the spiedini and a slice with red sauce and pepperoni.

First time here was really impressed. Strangely, the chicken dish was the standout. Whatever they did to it was amazing, it somehow tasted like smoked ham, and came with delicious sides and sauces. A good value for the price. The pizza was good, maybe a bit dry for my taste? Light on the sauce. But that's me nitpicking. Would def return.

When I am in the mood for a great sandwich, my mind immediately goes to Pane Bianco. I've eaten there, and have done takeout and one thing is for sure - the food rocks! My favorite sandwich hands down is the prosciutto sandwich. The combo of the prosciutto with hand-pulled mozzarella, fresh basil and a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper is divine. Especially with it being on their fresh made, wood-fired bread; that bread alone is something dreams are made out of so this sandwich is a total beauty :) Pane Bianco also serves pizza by the slice, calzones, salads, and always has a rotating market sandwich of the day. You really can't go wrong with anything you choose here. If you are in the area and looking for some magic in your lunch, look no further than Pane Bianco!

Let me tell you, Pane Bianco is an absolute gem. The moment you walk in, you're transported. The ambiance is just this incredible blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication. The exposed brick, the warm lighting, the buzz of conversation - it's all so inviting. But let's be honest, the real star of the show is the food. Every single bite was an explosion of flavor. The pizzas? Fuhgeddaboudit! Perfectly crispy crust, and that magical combination of textures and tastes. And the sandwiches? Oh man, those sandwiches. Perfectly piled high with fresh ingredients, bursting with flavor in every bite. But here's the thing: the bread. Oh, the bread. Seriously, it's the best bread I've had in the entire Phoenix Valley. Hands down. It's chewy, it's flavorful, it's pure perfection. And the service? Top-notch. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Honestly, I can't wait to go back. Next time, I'm definitely going to try that calzone I've been eyeing. You can bet on it!"

Tried out Pane Bianco for a late Friday lunch excited to taste the highly rated focaccia bread. This restaurant is situated right next to Lux so parking is tight. I was able to snag some street parking but make sure you heed any signage. Pane Bianco is a casual indoor/outdoor restaurant and the winter weather was cause for the entry door to be pulled open. The climate was pleasant, but there were more than a few bugs buzzing around. We ordered the albacore tuna salad sandwich and the mozzarella sandwich. The foccacia was incredible - nicely toasted and flavorful. If I were to go again, I'd pass on the tuna. It was bland and overall missable. The mozzarella was as fresh as the bread but the prosciutto left something to be desired. Overall this a fun spot for a casual meal; it might be more of a takeout spot. If you'd rather make your own sandwich, you can purchase bread at the counter.

Really liked the food that we got. The square pizza (Al Taglio) was bomb and the green pizza was also really good. The bread on the sandwiches had the perfect chew to it and made the prime rib sandwich for me. I saw people just buying bread to go. I think it's advertised as a sandwich spot but I will remember the pizza!

Very Homey Ambience. Immediately greeted upon entry. It's a very small and quaint place but the food is and customer service is hospitable and amazing! Definitely will be back with a large group, as my first try is a solo act. I plan on getting a in-depth taste of the menu!

Everything I have eaten at Pane Bianco so far has been phenomenal. Food is simple, well sourced ingredients put together expertly, you can taste the natural flavor of every ingredient. Nothing is overpowering. I can't say I have had a bad item here, so if I were to recommend anything, it would be whatever sounds good to you when you go. They have a different market sandwich everyday. My favorites right now is their porchetta sandwich and any of their NY slices.

My Brother in law and Son did a quick little pizza tour of Phoenix. We went to 5 different places, and grabbed a slice from each. Pane Bianco ranked #3 of 5 on our tour. This is my sandwich spot. The sopressata with roasted red peppers and sharp provolone is the best sandwich in Phoenix. Today, we were here for pizza (I still got a sopressata sandwich to go, for dinner, lol). I got a slice of the NY plain cheese. I've had it before, many times at Pizzeria Bianco and once here at Pane. It's a simple slice, and I mean that in a good way. Really thin, crispy dough, some sauce and fresh mozzarella. Really tasty. So thin, you can probably eat a whole pie of this. Rated it 7.9 out of 10. Really good pizza, but don't skip the sandwiches!

Absolutely yes to Pane Bianco! First of all, the charming, vintage interior is so inviting. It is a very cool "shabby chic." The food is amazing. I don't think you could wrong ordering anything of the menu. I can't wait to go back. Note: parking can be a little frustrating. Just be aware.

I've been here a couple of times and enjoy it each time. Tuesdays market sandwich is my favorite. I wish I were able to order it on other days. I tried to prosciutto sandwich yesterday which was good as well, the fire roasted focaccia is to die for. I think my one complaint is the lack of customization and they appear to run out of things quickly. Yesterday I went at 11:40 and they were already out of the market sandwich and the tuna salad ( I believe they open at 11?) regardless, the door is amazing. The bread is amazing. And I continue to return :)

Solid sandwich option in Phoenix! I've enjoyed Pizzeria Bianco whenever I've went though the wait can be pretty long at times. Visiting Pane Bianco was a nice concept since it's aimed towards sandwiches and pizza by the slice in a faster takeout vibe. We got the italian combo and soppresata and both were amazing with the quality of meat, cheese and bread. Bread is super crusty and chewy and I was a big fan of the roasted red pepper on the soppresata and the pickled veggie like giardiniera on the Italian combo. Only quibbles here would be to maybe add some basil or balsamic vinegar as some bites were very meaty and cheesy which I did when I went home. Each sandwich came with a side of beans that was delicious and refreshing with the tomato and onion. Be prepared to park on the street as it's next to the popular cafe Lux Central. Def worth a visit!

Ok...I AM a little embarrassed to post my pics of the food because first of all it smells so good when you walk in, that you immediately want to sit down & eat...the food is absolutely delicious, pizza slices, sandwiches, salads & wine & beer for alcohol. It's a a great place to have lunch, there open Mon-Sat 11-3. The pizza reminds me of a NewYork slice.The crust is that good & the sauce taste homemade. The salads are so fresh, like it was picked in a garden & off fruit trees out back. I could eat at Pane Bianco at least 3x's a week There salads alone are worth going. The staff of super cool & friendly & service was FIRST CLASS. I also like that it's open seating & very simple decor. Great place to meat a lunch date, very casual.Make sure to put Pane Bianco on your list of places to try :)

The service is great, and the food is bigger than I expected and really is filling. The place has a rustic vibe, but it's a good vibe to have small gatherings up to ten people or just a meeting with a few people. Music isn't to loud it's just enough to notice and enjoy while you talk. I highly recommend this place if you're traveling or just live around the area.

I've been following Mark Chaconne for awhile now on social media and have continuously been amazed by his and his team's creations, his joy and love for pastries, and what others have said about him. Recently, his pastries have been popping up in more coffee shops around the Valley, but it's been the chilled cakes that I've had my eyes set on to try. From what I know, these are only sold at his main kitchen and Pane Bianco, and finally I had some time to stop by the latter. They have a small fridge on the take out side of the restaurant that currently holds slices of the Boston cream pie cake, horchata tres leches, and the straccietella cheesecake. After a good 10 minutes of just staring into this little fridge trying to decide, I finally committed to a slice of the Boston and the horchata. Both were elegantly made - high quality ingredients, clean, straight layers, beautiful mirror glaze like finish on the former, and deep brown caramelized dulche de leche milk surrounding the latter. Additionally, both had a good cake crumb, and both were light and delicate. With all that said, however, prices seem a little steep to me at $11/slice (this is what I pay for cake slices at popular, well established San Diego and Los Angeles bakeries and cafes), and ultimately, I felt like more work went into these cakes than what could be tasted. Again, great structure but for example, with the Boston cream slice, I wish the diplomat cream contrasted more in flavor and texture from the surrounding cake layers, whether that be more vanilla flavor or a slightly stiffer/thicker softness, and with the Horchata slice, I just wish I could have tasted a little more Horchata. All in all, if you're curious about his chilled cakes, I would definitely still recommend trying them and forming your own opinion. Whether you like it or are a little more picky like I am, you'll be amazed by his passion for and sincerity in his baking.

It's not every day that you find yourself on the wrong side of apartheid. But if you do, Jimi suggests a meal at Pane Bianco to cure those blues. Get some cookies for the road! 5 stars

The best and most favorite sandwich spot when visiting Phoenix. We can not drive back to San Diego without their sandwiches. Marco is amazingly friendly and always good to see him back and talk to him. Luckily we are able to visit the restaurant in LA sometimes.love love love you guys!

I have been coming here for years, so this review is way overdue. I've been coming when this place was just a to-go sandwich place, but now they have expanded into a dine-in restaurant. You can still take to-go, but beware, if you enter through the to-go section and order from there, they let you know that they're not happy that you're going to sit down in the dining section. They need to make this more clear so that some people who don't know or are dining there for the first time will know which door to go through and where to wait. This is one of the restaurants by Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco. This particular location is a casual place where you can get pretty good sandwiches and sample some of the pizzas by the slices. Their bread, wood fired focaccia, is the highlight here so anything you get on their sandwiches will be pretty tasty. I love their soppressata sandwich and their albacore tuna sandwich is awesome with raisins and balsamic dressed arugula! Pizzas are good pretty decent too. This last time I was there we ordered their rice pudding and it was just ok. So skip the dessert and get their sandwiches! Vibe is casual and good place to meet people for lunch and business lunch will work as well since it's pretty quiet and not too loud. Chris Bianco's brother makes a round when it's not too busy and he's pretty friendly.

I came here with a friend awhile back. She was visiting in town and I mentioned this place because it had been on my list for a long time. Great spot to have a good bite and quick catch up. We waited about 10mins for a table - pretty crowded at lunch time, but we got seated up at the bar area. She ordered the pizza al taglio and I had the Italian combo. Food came out pretty fast, good lunch size portions, and very tasty. Maybe a little expensive for lunch, but worth the splurge every now and then. It's a really cute small spot, but there is parking out back- it's right next to Luxe coffee, Would recommend checking this spot out if you are in town.

Came here with a friend for lunch, solid lunch spot, cute and charming. Market sandwich was sold out, so I got the housemade mozzarella sandwich, very fresh and tasty! Only ate half as very filling and had another half for dinner. Friend got the prosciutto San Daniele, looked good and it was gone! Great lunch spot and we sat for a bit chatting and catching up. The place closes at 3 pm, so there's that. This is next door to Lux Coffee, which is always packed with people.

love all restaurants of Chris Bianco. Stopped in here for a quicj bite and was no disappointed! Good service, yummy dishes, and the same warm and cozy ambiance. Well done!

Pane Bianco has great sandwiches. The sandwiches are definitely the signature here so if you want pizza you should go to Pizzeria Bianco. The sandwich bread is made fresh in their pizza ovens and the texture is amazing - almost like a mix between bread and pizza crust. The sandwiches are simple, but the ingredients are extremely fresh. My favorite is the prosciutto with the house made mozzarella and basil. I wish you could pick the side that comes with the sandwich and it is a bit pricey so that's why it lost a star. This place has a great atmosphere and decor but keep in mind that the parking lot is pretty small.

Love Pane Bianco! A top lunch spot in Phoenix for pizza & Italian panini. Also great fresh options like salad & vegetable soup.

I honestly struggled with leaving a review here. Because let's be honest does a Chris Bianco establishment need a review? Ok, so kind of and I'll tell you why. Everyone knows the pizza is good. Yeah if you get a red NY slice it's going to be awesome. Here's what no one really talks about. This is the BEST calzone I've ever had in my life. The crust, the dollop of sauce and parm down the middle, it's honestly perfection. The parking is easy and the inside is a vibe. Had a chance to meet Marco Bianco, Chris' brother. Such a cool dude. He made my mom and I laugh and we chatted about NY. I have one negative thing to say, which isn't really negative but it's the only thing that makes this 4 stars instead of 5. The staff has little urgency. What I mean by this is it's busy here. There will be 3 tables that are dirty while you're waiting for a table. The staff will tell you to hold on. Then slowly move about the place, bringing menus to people sitting, taking orders, bringing people food and they do this while they could easily sort of do it in a much smoother process. It's my only gripe. Everything else is perfect. Fix that, it's 5 stars.

Chris Bianco could give me red sauce on a cyanide tablet and it would be delicious. He could throw a ball of dough at my face and I would say "thank you sir".

We've been coming here a couple of years now and the food is always delicious. This time I had the porchetta sandwich and it was amazing! Perfect amount of fattiness from the pork belly and great crunch from the skin. The lemon mayo cut through the fat and the arugula added just enough peppery flavor. All of this stuffed into a great tasting ciabatta roll. I will be shoving this in my face the next time we go.

There is nothing that I like more than a prosciutto sandwich from Pane Bianco! It was so nice to be able to sit on the patio. The staff is super welcoming and friendly. Thank you Dominio for your excellent hospitality and service this past Monday for lunch. You were absolutely delightful.!

One of my favorite places for lunch, especially I like to take friends (visitors) from out of town to this simple & quality place. It's always unpretentious & simple menu -- with the freshest ingredients & the most incredibly tasting breads. We had a great lunch dining experience here. It was unanimously voted the best lunch for them (in Phoenix) by all of us during this luncheon...two from So-Cal, one from Glendale (AZ), one from Upstate NY, one from Nantes (France)...can't wait to bring my next group of friends.

This place is awesome. The pizza is excellent and sandwiches are so delish. The focaccia bread is so yummy! The inside of the restaurant is very cute, fits the aesthetic. Parking however is on the smaller side, might be difficult finding a spot.

Chris Bianco's sandwich shop, if you're looking for pizza go to pizzeria bianco not here. Only open for lunch but the food is always reliable. They do have a dining room but personally I always do to-go, dining room ambience doesn't do it for me.

Wasn't impressed by the food,, , the service was good. The slice of pizza was not a real slice of pizza,, it was a piece of bread with a lite sauce and cheese on it,, the salad was salty, the tuna sandwich was ,, the actual restaurant is nice but was disappointed with the overall flavor of the food. The bread was pretty good though!

#consistency is all I can say. Somehow I can eat a ton of carbs here and feel like I've done nothing wrong. So fresh, so good, so yum. Can't go wrong with any of the menu.

Since I have previously enjoyed Pizzeria Bianco, I wanted to check out this location! I ordered the tuna sandwich for pickup. The focaccia was wonderful and crisp and the balsamic added some nice flavor to the tuna. It also had a tasty cannelloni bean side. Definitely recommend for lunch!

I've been here a few times now so I think a review is overdue. I've had their chicken salad sandwich a few times, their tuna salad sandwich, and today their Prosciutto San Danielle. Top quality bread and ingredients always make the experience here impecable. You can really taste the freshness a quality in everything they produce. I don't think this is a place you come if you want to have your taste buds fly off the charts. This is a place where you come to admire the beauty in the simplicity of good quality ingredients. I can definitely appreciate quality and simplicity which is why I keep returning anytime I'm in town. This is reminding me that I need to see if the LA location has opened up.

The sandwiches are bomb but the place stinks terribly making it almost uninhabitable for dine in. The staff is also not super friendly. But if you just want to pre-order a prosciutto and mozz or mozz and basil you will not be disappointed. The Italian club on their actual bread sucks as does the pizza. Overall call in, plug your nose, and eat a Sammy. But god bless you if you dine in or have to wait. Also it's a $13 not very filling sandwich so there's that. Tastes good tho...

I love the vibe of this place!!! You can tell every detail is very intentional, between the decor, the menu, the selection of items they have for sale it's all meticulously chosen. When we got here there was a line out the door, which makes sense cause it was lunch time and for good reason. My husband and I shared two sandwiches, the tomato, mozzarella and basil and then the other one had mortadella and a few other meats on it. Both were absolutely delicious, but it was the bread that really made it. You can tell it was made fresh that day. Overall incredible place and experience

If this is their "special sandwich of the day" I'd hate to see what the regular sandwiches look like. I'm glad I tried Panera Bianco, so now I know not to return. Sad!

You cant get anything better!!! Everything here is worth a try! One of our favorites! We enjoyed the fresh mozzarella sandwich (the coleslaw was applicious), green & red slices, pickled veggies & the pepperoni focaccia!!

It's called Pane for a reason. The bread here is really good. However, the fillings are a different story. We started by sharing their daily special tomato bread with cheese. The bread was good but the toppings were flavorless. I had the Italian combo sandwich. Great crusty bread but lacking moisture. Almost zero giardiniera. It would have been better presented as charcuterie with EVOO. My wife had the prosciutto and homemade mozz on focaccia. Prosciutto was cut too thick and was hard to bite through. She put the side slaw on top for moisture. Sorry but not worth a return trip.

This spot is an extension to the pizzerias by Chris Bianco, is the spot for lunch. If you are not familiar with Chris and his influence in Phoenix, look him up. If you love focaccia sandwiches, look no more! The focaccia breads are baked to order in their wood fire ovens, bringing freshness at its best. They have a limited menu but be sure to know it's all fresh as they source their ingredients locally. Pane Bianco has been voted best sandwich in Phoenix on many occasions and now I get to see why. Come check them out!

You can't buy a pie here. - just 6 slices of overpriced burnt cardboard Calzone was ok so was bread Nothing spectacular Pino's is better

More like a 3.5 but I'll round up. The bread was outstanding, clearly the stand out. But the Italian combo was only soso. I did enjoy the pickles. Other food looked great. I'd like to come back for lunch.

I took one my clients here for lunch. He's 19 and learning to cook. After giving him a history lesson on the legend Chris Bianco and telling him my Top 5 favorite pizza restaurants we ordered. We both ordered the San Danielle. It seems to get better every time . My client didn't talk much during the meal. I could not tell if it was because he was enjoying his meal so much or because he was bored and on tinder. Either way, going to Pane Bianco is always a WIN

Great lunch in the Phoenix area. We've been Bianco fans for years but haven't tried Pane Bianco until today. I had the prosciutto sandwich and it's absolutely delicious. Plus, Chris himself was wandering around the restaurant and kitchen area, greeting guests and talking to the staff. Definitely a must-try for authentic Italian eats.

My last meal in Phoenix and I decided on something not too heavy or filling. I thought a nice little cafe would hit the spot. I had wanted to try the mozzarella sandwich. My first impressions it were good in the sense that the bread, cheese, and all the rest of the ingredients melded together perfectly. I must say that by the time I got to the second half the sandwich, the initial impact and flavor of the sandwich had then worn out it's welcome. I think it's due to the cheese subbing in for the main flavor when usually cheeses function the complement the meat, but in this sandwich it's expected to stand on its own. Though it wasn't mind blowing, definitely a solid dish. It would be cool if they offered a side instead of a second half to change up the favor profile. If you want a nice lunch that's something light and not too heavy, this place would suit you well!

It's been awhile since I have felt compelled to write a review, but I had to for this place! I had the BEST rice pudding I have ever had in my life here, also the sandwiches were superb. I had the chicken salad and my husband had the tuna salad. So very good! Can't wait to go back!

Pane Bianco is the best sandwich shop in Arizona. No debate. Anyone that gives this shop less than a 4/5 should, at best, reconsider. The sandwiches are phenomenal. Pane Bianco is a gem.

Very cool spot owned by famous Chef Chris Bianco. It has been voted as best sandwich in Phoenix many times and I can see why. This centrally located restaurant is the perfect spot for lunch. They serve pizzas and salads too in addition to their sandwiches. The bread is baked in house so you know it's fresh. I ordered the prosciutto San Danielle sandwich and it was delicious. All of their menu items look good and I'm curious to visit again.

Love this place! My husband and I stopped by to grab a slice of Boston Cream Pie made by Chaconne Patisserie and after looking at the menu, we decided to order a sandwich - the Italian Combo. This had Spicy Soppressata, Mortadella, Coppa, Provolone, & Giardiniera on Country Loaf and came with a small salad. It was sooo good! I would love to come back and try other sandwiches, they all looked amazing!

Pane Bianco probably has the best sandwiches in the Phoenix Valley. It's hard to find a place that has both fresh ingredients AND fresh bread with a cool atmosphere and nice customer service. They have a solid menu all around and have desserts from local bakers that are always to die for. They close early though, so make sure you get there before they shut down at 3 PM. PS: the horchata tres leches is life changing.