Pinos Pizza Al Centro

It had been over 10 years since my last visit. But enjoyed their pepperoni pie as much as I probably did back then. Got there shortly after opening. Plenty of seating. Guy working the counter was cool. A few pickup order folks came and left while I was there. Would certainly return.

What a nice a little pizza spot! The price of $4.50 is a little steep for a single slice, and $1 more per topping. however, the pizza was wonderfully balanced. I loved how crispy the crust was. The sauce was rich, but not overpowering. The atmosphere had a warm, family, welcoming feel. The staff were very friendly and professional. Next time I’m in the area I will definitely want to try their sausage pizza and some desserts! 3*** = Just Okay 4**** = Set themselves a part with quality food and I want to go back. 5*****= You have to go out of your way and make a special trip to try the deliciousness that is there!

Pinos is always a great choice for our family. It’s a local Italian restaurant that caters to the neighborhood but always serves the most authentic dishes. You know the chefs take pride in their food because the food is always made to order.

Overall this place was good. It was pricey, but the quality of the food was good. Amazing Greek salad and the calzone was huge. Very casual atmosphere, not fancy at all. Order at the counter, sit wherever, and pick up your food at the counter.

First of all, I found it strange that the restaurant was a sit-down establishment and they still had a counter for ordering. Second, when my food arrived, the chicken Parmesan was overcooked and dried. I wouldn’t recommend the chicken Parmesan sandwich because the chicken Parmesan itself looked like a complete mess, as if it didn’t have enough sauce.

So delicious!! Atmosphere is very chill and relaxed and nostalgic of an old school pizza place!

The crust had some chew good to it, the sauce was good and just amount of grease. Definitely going back.

Recently moved to the area and have been enjoying trying different takeout options but nothing has made me want to immediately return like Pinos. I was drawn to them from the pictures of pepperoni pizzas (I love the kind that cups up when you cook them) and decided to try a few different options. The pep pizza, sausage calzone, caeser salad, and cannoli were all fantastic. Wish they had a better web presence -- it almost turned me away -- but I'll be calling in another order soon.

Delicious east coast /NY style pizza! Perfect crust and sauce cheese ratio. The crest alone is epic, perfectly thin and foldable I have to say that I liked it so much as a cheese that I never added toppings Woodfired pizza is delicious and this is not that style. This is the classic New York pizza deliciousness You are welcome for the recommendation

I've never had anything here other than the pizza, and it is so amazing. There is no other reason to. It isn't broken, I'm not fixing it, this place is perfection.

A friend wanted to take me to lunch for my birthday so I was checking what was near my office. I hadn't yet been to Pino's but pizza sounded good so we decided to go there. After looking over the menu, we both decided calzones sounded good. Spinach and cheese is my favorite so that's what I decided on, and my friend asked for chicken and mushrooms in hers. (They have a good selection of toppings to choose from.). From the outside, it looks like a little hole in the wall. There is a good sized seating area inside. It's fairly simple, but clean. You order at the counter, they give you a number and you can grab a table and wait for them to call your number. The calzones are HUGE! You could probably feed a family of 4. We both had plenty left to take home. The cook was perfect! It's not always easy to get them cooked all the way thru, but this was completely cooked. And very tasty. The spinach and cheese does not have sauce inside which was fine with me. I've had them other places where the tomato sauce inside completely dilutes the flavor of the spinach and cheese. But every calzone comes with a cup of marinara. It looks like they also sell individual pizza slices which is always great for a quick lunch, so I'm sure I'll be stopping into Pino's again. It's right near my office, so they may see me fairly regularly.

First time at Pino's Pizza in Central Phoenix. Early weekend lunch with family and friend. Tried the Cheese and Four Cheese pizzas. The Four Cheese had Gorgonzola cheese which is like a bleu cheese with a pungent acquired taste. The Cheese Pizza was exceptional. I'll be back to try some additional menu items.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but the food inside did not disappoint. Service was good and food came out quickly. The spaghetti bolognese was absolutely delicious and the prices were reasonable. If you're in the area it's definitely worth checking out.

Got a quick panini for lunch, ham and salami on foccacia with balsamic. It changed the rest of my week it was so good. Everything was fresh and tasty

This place never misses! Pino's is always serving up some of the best Italian food in the valley. Always authentic and delicious. We ordered - veggie pizza, caprese pasta, cheese pizza, and Italiano sandwich hot

We have been looking for good bread & pizza, we found it!! We started off with the Caprese Salad, which was delicious, including the bread served with it! The owner happened to be there and we had a very nice conversation with him. I complimented the mozzarella & bread with the salad & we were waiting on the pizza. The pizza was good, but very heavy on the cheese. When he learned we were from NY, he said if he knew that, he would have made the pizza LOL. Many prefer extra cheese apparently. He did give us a loaf of bread to take home with us, which was so nice! We did enjoy that bread with a dipping sauce I made! Looking forward to going back! Casual pizzeria vibe.

There really is a Pino and he's there making sure the food meets up to his standards. I went with a friend who's been going there for over 20 years and can tell you Pino's life story. Me, I just met him and having worked in a pizza place most of my youth and making my own pizza now for several years (out of necessity in Arizona) we had a lot to talk about. The cheese he uses is the best. He uses real Italian flour. I don't but then I do make Chicago Pizza. Pino make's Italian style/New York pizza pie. Not a super thin folding crust but not super thick either. It does have a nice cornicione (edge). His sauce is flavorful and he uses the cupping pepperoni which I love as well on a thin or even pan if you've looked at some of my other reviews. Many don't as it costs more and some find it a bit to spicy. The service at lunch was order it at the register and pick it up in a few minutes. Works for me. Also as you can see in my picture I had an Italian cheese steak. Not a Philly but tasted pretty good all the same. If you're not feeling like pizza it's a good alternative. Or do what I did and get both. What is not pictured is the cannoli. I got the small size. Hard not to like cannoli. Not fancy but tasty. The ambiance. I'm not sure he's updated the decor since he opened decades ago but it doesn't matter. The place is clean and the food is good. And the lack of an updated interior is reflected in the pricing. The prices are reasonable. I go out for the food. Not the tablecloths.

As close to NY pizza as I've ever found in Arizona Thin crust well done. Like Dave Portnoy would say ::: " Nice undercarriage, great crunch, great flavor. Perfect gravy to cheese ratio" Outstanding! And who can forget Pino Frangione is a character in the film Do the Right Thing, portrayed by John Turturro. Screw Cafe Bianco Lou Malnati Via Della Slice This pie gets a 9.3 Friendly staff And beyond reasonable Not a clip joint

First time here at Pino's and I'll tell you very fresh, very tasty and awesome! The service was excellent! Brought us our csptese salad with a few pieces of fresh Italian baked bread. So good. We asked for some butter and it was so delicious!! The pizza came out hot and looking beautiful! So good we got the carnivore and the Hawaiian! Both were very tasty and delicious! Love this place. Old school vibe and just a great little place! We will be coming back!

The food itself is always delicious and worth 5 stars (regardless if its pizza, pasta, etc) but the young woman with long brown hair who attends the register is so unreasonably rude whenever we go to sit in or for a to-go order. I'm always very polite and kind to her but she returns the kindness with such negativity. I don't know what her problem is but it's bothered me enough to leave this review since it's happened multiple times now.

We arrived when they just closed for business that day by mistake and the owner technically chase us to the parking lot to tell us he would serve us, after back and forth he convinced us to stay and let me tell you there is 0 regrets, food is delicious, prices are very reasonable and the attentions we received from him were at a high level. We've been there 3 times after that, Pizza is great, salads are great, pasta is great, good portions and fresh made. I wish other businesses remembered the importance of customer service. I recommend this place 100%

Yes , yes, and yes, Oh boy I'm stuffed. Ive always passed by this place for the longest time and I always tell myself I'm going to try it sometime. Today was the day and worth the wait! Pizza, penne alfredo, and caprese salad. Mwah ^_^ chefs kiss! The pizza sauce was delicious not too earthy or acidic and the Alfredo sauce was perfect ! Nice and garlicky . Friendly staff. Thanks much ! Will be back.

At Pino, we feel like eating at a Sicilian's mom kitchen...homemade meals. Food is delicious and ambiance is homey. Pino (owner) is super friendly and great guests with conversations and sharing his views on food and journey to make incredible tasting food. It is a personal experience when we dine here. There is no such thing as "not to order" dishes on the menu -- all dish is delicious and legit ! You just have to know what you like or feel like for this dining experience. It is not about fancy dining but it is all about good feeling dining either with your friends, loved ones, or just yourself. Friendly staff and owner & the intimate dining setting, and good food will give this place a five red stars. Go ahead & treat yourself. Happy dining

I love this place! Everything is authentically good and although we've only eaten in a couple of times we mostly do takeout, our order is always correct and perfectly prepared. Their Pasta, Primavera and Calzones are absolutely delicious!

If you're looking for the best Italian food in the valley, then you have found it. Where do I begin? Homemade bread, pizza, and pasta sauces are delectable. If you like porkchops, the porkchop gorzonala dish is amazing. The chops are tender and melt in your mouth. The staff is amazing and we just love Pino. He pours his heart and talent into his business!

My favorite Italian Food ever love this place ! Always my first choice small but offers great service and quality is excellent!

Great place for a slice of pie Pino's is a great place for a slice of pizza. Their slices are huge at just $4.50 a slice. The pizza was fresh and hot. Good crunch on the crust, and service was great. I wish my slice was cooked just a tad but longer, as all the cheese wasn't completely melted. Pino's is authentic italian food, it's local, it's handmade, it's wallet friendly, and it is really very good. When you visit Pino's, chances are that Pino himself is there making your food. Give Pino's a try; you won't be disappointed.

Amazing food for an incredible price. Staff is wonderful. We normally get take out and they are very fast and helpful. In the heart of Phoenix-great for concert-goers in downtown.

Excellent European style pizza and excellent service! We were in a mood for pizza, but not the same old same old. We ordered the Falilo, which was light, balanced, and perfect for the moment. The waiters were very professional and recommended a desert (I don't remember the name), which was also balanced and perfect. We were visiting from Chicago, and while we have very many good choices we found this place unique!

The prosciutto pizza is very very good. However the other pies are not. And the last time I went in they straight ignored me for 20 minutes until I ended up leaving. No menu. No drink order. Nothing. It was not busy there were 2 other parties there on a weekday. I felt like I was literally ignored so I will not be going back.

Great pizza joint close to my work! Went in and placed an order for a pie, had a bit of a wait as they had a pretty good lunch crowd. Pizza was delicious, crust was perfect! Tasted good the next day and reheated. Definitely will be back!

Quality New York pizza with a great crust big slices and I'm glad I found this place. I live in the East Valley and there isn't much out here in the way of classic New York Pizza as a true pizzaioli I know. Even reheated at home on my pizza stone adding some fresh basil and some Parmesan took it to the next level. Only gave it four stars because I have not tried anything else any toppings or any other food but a classic cheese is my favorite and the way to go

Prices are inaccurate on website. Nor was I told a total on the phone. Wasn't pleased to find out the total was roughly $10 more than I anticipated. Good food though.

Delicious cheesy pizza! I've had this place saved forever and the last time I wanted to go it was a Sunday and closed! So I'm glad I got to come today. We ordered over the phone so it was ready when we got there and ate it outside. My husband and I shared a cheese pizza, which is what we typically get! It was ready on time and pretty hot! The cheese pull was fantastic though it was sliding off the pizza. It is very cheesy but not over the top. The sauce flavor was tasty too, and I loved the crust. Got some ranch to dip my crust and that was delicious too. Price was what I would expect to pay at a place like this. Kinda no frills inside, definitely more of a place to get pick up but it was awesome and I'd totally come back! Not busy at all for a Saturday night either.

Delicious pizza. Crust is airy and crispy and the sauce itself is flavorful. They also served by the slice. Customer service is always great. I'm super picky about my pizza and I think this is some of the best pizza in Central Phoenix. Definitely holds up to red devil and even Grimaldi's.

My family and I did a blind taste test of each if our favorite pizza restaurants. Pino's won hands down - the unanimously. It provides a simple but pleasant ambience for dining in. Whether dining in or out their pizza is the real deal..

One of the best, if not the best, pies in Phoenix. Pino is great and the service is great and has a great ambiance. The pasta dishes are equally fantastic!

We waited for 10 minutes, no menu, no clean table, no one saying they would be right with us. They were even serving people that came in after us. Don't waste your time going here when they won't even serve you in the slightest.

The pizza is good, it's not my favorite style though. It's a little cheese heavy which causes it to flop. I asked for light cheese and for it to be cooked well done and it's still floppy. The service is always good and the staff are friendly.

They have authentic Italian food and is delicious!! I highly recommend this place the owner was friendly and it was my first time there, so I had a wonderful experience!! Of course I will be back! Ambience is nice! Love place make me feel welcome!! The owner speaks spanish I was surprised! I highly recommend this place!! 10/10

Amazing pizza! Don't let the outside appearance turn you away! Might be the best pizza in town!

Good pizza and service. We walked in 30 mins before closing. They were reluctant to service us but assured them we would be fast. Pizza and spaghetti were good.

Pizza seems to be pretty standard/as expected. Not going to blow you away but not bad. Tried to place a large order for our hospital department. Was told they do not take credit card unless we pay on site or cash on delivery. No online order option. Rep I was speaking with on phone not very helpful but also seemed stressed so probably not his fault. Seems to be a system issue. Really disappointing. For a place that reportedly only takes physical card or cash there are plenty of equal or better choices you can make in the Phoenix area. Unfortunate.

Great pizza, slices are huge! It's an older establishment (25 +yrs ) Very friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere. Will absolutely dine at Pino's again.

Top notch pizza!! The service is great and the ambiance is charming! Will definitely come back for the pasta.

We are regular customers at Pino's. They never disappoint. GREAT Italian food...friendly service.

Ordered take out while in the hospital and husband got there right in time for it to be ready. By the time we dug in (within 10mins) the pizza bottom was so soggy the topping were falling out. It was still very Delicious and packed with flavor, but wasn't a fan of the sogginess. The tortellini with Alfredo sauce was good but i wish the bread pieces were softer and not one of the ends. The small cannolis were perfect!

Pino's has the best pork chops and pizza. Pino's is always super nice and treats us like family.

Fantastic food of all types! I always get pizza and salad but everything we have tried has been wonderful. Last night's special was brisket and bacon fettuccini and it as amazing! Thanks Pino!

Best pizza in town! Definitely try their meatballs as an appetizer. Customer service is on point.

This was a first time visit for my mom, daughter and I. We had the Bianca pizza (white pizza), and I admit o was a bit nervous, but as soon as it came out and I could smell it I knew it was going to be delicious. We also had the caprise salad and a cannoli. Everything was delicious but the pizza was amazing. The staff was super nice. I had to pick up my daughter from school after I ordered and asked if they could take the pizza to my mom because she has trouble walking. When I got back they had taken the food to our table as I had asked. I don't live close by, but will definitely go back when I'm in the area.

If you're looking for some of the best pizza I've ever had, be sure to check out Pino's. Their white pizza is to die for. Everything is authentic. Local and friendly. -Rob

I got a chef's salad and calzone. The food was excellent and the staff were very good. I took half the food home for a second meal. I highly recommend Pino's!!

For slices, they only have a cheese thin crust, and a Sicilian. One day they only had the cheese thin crust which was strange. They should definitely have more options for customers. The pizza is okay, the Sicilian is slightly better. The desserts were definitely tastier than the pizza. My coworked loved their Tiramisu, while I loved their Cannoli! We'll be back for the desserts for sure! The place is decorated with a mix of pop art and Italian rustic charm. It would seem more authentic with less pop art, and more Italian art. Oh and there's a real candle in the restroom which is a nice touch, especially since people lean towards electric candles nowadays.

Firstly, Pino's pizza is the best in the area. He is know for sourcing the very best ingredients. If it can come from Italy, it does. He knows literally everybody that comes in his restaurant and he loves the food he serves. My husband and I had made pizza at home recently and jokingly showed Pino a picture of it. He was so happy to talk about how to make dough and bread and you could see the love he had for his craft. He talked about the difference between the dough he used for his bread and the dough for pizza, when the dough was at its peak and how to make a good crust. If you want to support local, please try this place. You will be able to tell that they love their customers and they love the food they serve. Pino's is great in every way.

Pino's is awesome! Great place for date night, family dinners, or quick lunch. Food is spot on and the service is great. Solid dining in Cen-Pho!

Delicious real Italian pizza ! Nice combination of cheese, grease, and crispy crust that's chewy and yet foldable.