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Spinato's Pizzeria
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
11108 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-2347
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
57 reviews for Spinato's Pizzeria
Review Highlights
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"I recommend the thin crust basil pizza." In 19 reviews -
"sweet sauce, gooey cheese and cut into squares." In 5 reviews -
"The signature spinach pizza is definitely to die for." In 3 reviews
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57 reviews in English
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Review from Pamela R.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/21/2012
Spinato's Chicago style pizza is even delicious microwaved the next day. I'm from the Chi and I can honestly say, Spinato's hit the nail on the head with this one. Yeah, the sauce is a tad sweet, but who cares. It's not like honey instead of pizza sauce, besides....it works! It's great pizza, period. I'm not interested in sampling anyone else's in AZ, I have found my pizza place.
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Review from Judy F.
3/3/2012
We got thin crust cheese pizza and cheese garlic bread...... YUM!!!! SO GOOD!
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Review from Marvin A.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/24/2011
I'll never forget their sauce.
ITS OVER-THE-TOP ON SWEETNESS.
I'm sure, that for some ...... they can't get enough of it !
Well, for me .... once is enough.Listed in: Arizona
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Review from Scarlett E.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/28/2011
I've been missing out!
The family and I went on a Tuesday night. I was wary as I've been disappointed in pretty much every pizza joint in Scottsdale. Getting there 45 minutes before close, we tried not the be "those people", but ended up staying 20 minutes past close by talking to our super friendly server. We started with the bruschetta. It was different and delicious ($8). Very large portion of crispy bread with peppers and fresh tomatoes. Yum! The "family style" mixed salad wasn't a highlight, but all the dressings were great ($10)! We decided to try their large specialty spinach pizza. It was huge, fresh, garlic-y, and outright delicious. We had lots of left overs even after the four of us indulged.
Our server was great. My Mom even suggested her and my brother get married. She wasn't opposed. Neither am I - discounted Spinato's. Yeah! -
Review from Liz S.
9/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I am a huge fan of another pizza joint that will remain nameless. I have raved about how they have the best pizza I've ever had and was pretty sure that I'd never find another pizza that was as good. Well, they've got stiff competition. Spinato's has the best pizza I've ever had. My husband is going to be so mad at me for that statement.
I've had the pleasure of eating the thin and thicker crust, both are good, but the thin is the best.
I'm a lucky gal to have them right across the street from my office... -
Review from M Terri O.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/10/2011
YUCK! Why does everyone rave about this place? The pizza crust is TOO thin - it was SOGGY! And they cut a ROUND pizza in SQUARES!!! WTF??? So I wound up with little weird-shaped outer pieces, and two large SQUARE center slices that were SO soggy that they just hung down when I tried to pick them up. Soggy and greasy.
The cheese and mushrooms were good, but the sauce was indeed WAY too sweet as others have noted, and the so-called 'crust' was nasty and mushy. This is NOT Chicago pizza! I've had pizza in Chicago, deep dish AND regular, and this was NOT like any of it. -
Review from Joey W.
7/1/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The only negative thing I could possibly say about this Spinato's is that it's just too far from my office. Any time I want to eat there for lunch, I have to get take out and come eat it at my desk. And let me tell you, driving back and smelling that pizza in the passenger seat next to me is pure torture. But maybe that's all a good thing... at least it keeps me from going there every day.
Apart from having the best pizza I've ever had the chance to nom on (and I've had quite a lot of pizza in my time,) the staff here is simply fantastic. They treat everybody like a friend or member of the family. All smiles, super pleasant, eager to do whatever they can to make sure that you are having a wonderful day. It's not even out of the ordinary to see the GM walking around, sweeping, making sure everybody is comfortable and being just ridiculously pleasant.
I really do love this place. That's all there is to it. -
Review from Jessica L.
North Hollywood, CA
To keep it simple...
I live in LA and am in the process of coming up with a master plan to have their pizza delivered to me on a weekly basis. I'm talkin that dayum good!
GO. RUN. NOW. -
Review from Imran G.
Cupertino, CA
Q. How do you fix a broken pizza?
A. With tomato paste!
Ok, that sucked.
Spin-at-O's pizza is actually how it's pronounced as the owner learned to make pizza in Baltimore MD home of the Orioles or O's for short. Ok, I just made ALL that stuff up but it would have been cool. Right?
Spinato"s pizza and calzones are amazing. Very heavy and sauce rich. If you're on a diet STAY AWAY. If you're not calorie counting-COME HERE. Their thin pizza is very thin and very good! We got the baked spaghetti w/meatballs calzone and it was what you'd expect but wow was it great.
Only downside after eating here: FOOD COMA ZZZZZzzzzzzZzzzzz :) -
Review from Cristi B.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/22/2011
SWEET SAUSE!
If you love sugar on your pizza then this is the place for you, if they had put regular sauce on their pizza this place would have a 5 star rating from me. Too bad.
We have kids so we ordered the pizza for pick up, the staff was friendly and the place was cute, the pizza LOOKED amazing. We got pep and sausage, the cheese and pep and sausage were great, but the sauce ruined it completely. We basically just took $25 and threw it in the trash, I will never go there again and I would highly recommend people who don't like sugar on their pizza to not go there. -
Review from Rob B.
11/18/2010
Thanks Yelpers, we loved it. When it comes to this sort of restaurant, I am a tough critic. Maybe because this is what I do!
Anywho, we just loved it! Nice setting, we sat outside in the sun, and if it had been cloudy our server would have put a shine on us. So nice, sincere and helpful. How do they find someone like this for such a casual eatery!
We had the mini calzone filled with pasta, odd, but tasty. We had two pizzas and the cheese sauce and toppings were loved. The crust, well, it's Chicago thin crust style. Can't say I am fan but it was true to the style.
Oh and I ordered the local brew, Scottish style named "Kilt Lifter", I mean really can you pass up a brew with a name like that!
PS. Though we did not try they did also do Deep dish, they had the thin crust spot on for Chitown so I would guess the deep dish is a good Second City Copy! -
Review from Sylvia M.
3/27/2011 5 Check-ins Here
This is a pretty cool place, especially if you love Frank Sinatra! His music is often playing overhead and I love it!
The sauce they make has a bit of a sweet flavor to it, but it works! They also make their own italian sausage and it's wonderful. The ravioli is quite tasty and the thin crust pizza with spinach, sausage, garlic and mushrooms is to die for! I'm a true pizza snob because I generally only like Deep dish, Chicago Style Pizza from The Windy City, but this is a pleasant place for pizza! -
Review from Shelley O.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/1/2011 3 Check-ins Here
We are always looking for a pizza to overthrow our beloved Grimaldi's pizza as the #1 pizza in Scottsdale. No one has come close; until Spinatos graced our plates. At the recommendation of a fellow nurse co-worker Spinatos was on our "new things to try" list. It sure did not disappoint. Their toppings are fresh. Their thin crust had a perfect balance of crispiness without the texture of a cardboard box. I didn't have to mop up a puddle of grease that so often comes with a pepperoni pizza. My only reservation: the sauce. The pizza sauce has a wonderful flavor, but does verge on being too sweet.
With all the pizza elements to take into consideration, one might ask did they beat out our beloved Grimaldis? No. But it's a damn close second. -
Review from Mike y.
Chicago, IL
3/30/2011
After having just taken a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's summer home, Taliesin West, just down the street, we decided to stop by Spinato's for some pizza.
I was immediately surprised as I walked in the door... Chicago-themed posters and decorations everywhere! I turned to my brother and told him, "Did I really just fly here from Chicago yesterday or am I still in Chicago?"
Apparently the family that started this chain is from Chicago.... nice.
So how does this place compare to actual pizza from Chicago? Well, first off, don't expect a deep dish or even a pan pizza, think more of a thin crust, party-cut (cut in squares) Chicago style, akin to Aurelio's. Well, that's what we got anyway. I think there is a thicker crust pizza as well.
Guess what? We got the "Chicago" pizza.
It was really tasty! The crust was thin and crisp, the sauce was flavorful and somewhat sweet. Ingredients seemed to be decently fresh. I liked that they serve the pizza on a grate to keep the crust nice and crispy.
A great place to go for a little taste of some of Chicago!*
* The non-deep-dish variety of Chicago pizza -
Review from Susan W.
Is this Chicago pizza that looks like New York? Or is this New York pizza that claims to hail from Chicago?
Don't get me wrong, the pizza is delicious. I just think it's having a bit of an identity crisis.
There's no traditional Chicago pan pizza here, just thin and thick crust. I've had the thin crust on several occasions and it's outstanding. My favorite pizza is the Super Six: homemade Italian sausage, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, and mixed green and red sweet bell peppers. Spinato's serves other Italian specialties, but the pizza is the real star.
Another thing (and I realize this might sound silly) is their soft drinks. They are huge and have lots of finely crushed ice. I love that, plus, they are generous with refills.
This place is locally owned with several locations. The owners are from Chicago and use an old family recipe. The staff is incredibly friendly and considerate. Once, when they noticed I was heading back to my car to grab a sweater, they offered to turn off the ceiling fans for me. -
Review from Dana B.
Phoenix, AZ
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the best pizza places in town IMO (I'm not a fan of the Grimaldis chain). My faovrite dish is the ham and salami calzone. And like another reviewer said, great crushed iced - it really does make a difference. Food did take a long time and usually when I'm in the area I don't have that much time top stop in - really need to remember to call ahead to order take out.
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Review from Steve I.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/7/2010
This is a very friendly little restaurant with excellent pizza. We have become regulars on Wednesday nights because Wednesday's are half price wine day! (all bottles of wine are 50% off). But beside the allure of half price wine the atmosphere is nice and the staff seems like a family that cares about the business.
Pizza is fantastic and they offer lots of different toppings. My favorite when I am in a meat mood is sausage and fresh garlic. My wife and I ordered individual sized pizzas for the first time yesterday so we could each get our own toppings. Combined with their giant salads the lil' pizza as they call it was very filling.
Spinato's also offers to go and delivery service. -
Review from michael p.
Mountain View, CA
9/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hidden gem near FLW's Taliesin. Enjoyed house specialty spinach, thin-crust pizza!
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Review from Kacee F.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/22/2011
I agree with Yuck. this is a boring loud terrible place to eat. the food is below average and a waste of money. Much better places to eat then here. My dad had the meatball sub which was huge but nothing special about it just ordinary. I ordered the Gluten free pizza - but it was not good - the sauce tasted like Hunt's tomatoe paste - maybe if they had a home cooked sauce it would have been better. Plus there Gluten Free pizza is not really Gluten free because they make it in the same ovens as their wheat pizza. and it was terrible, we sent items back and threw stuff away. if you are looking for good NY Pizza try NYPD much better than this place by far.
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Review from Peter J.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/17/2011
I absolutely love Spinatos pizza. Fantastic taste on all pizza with the two signature pizzas being my favorite. My coworkers and I go here often as it is is the best tasting best priced pizza around. Staff is also great and fast. I also have used this as incentive for my staff and have brought Spinatos Pizza in for them - HUGE MOTIVATOR because it tastes so good. The only down side is that it is closed on Monday :(
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Review from Kristin S.
Somerville, MA
7/23/2007
Let's get one thing straight...this is not a pizzeria. At a pizzeria you can get a slice, just a slice. Here, you cannot. You can get a personal pizza but we all know that doesn't compare. (I want a piece of pizza I have to fold in half) Would you consider the California Pizza Kitchen a pizzeria? No, you would not. I'm giving it a three right now, out of kindness really, because I haven't tried the food. I was just looking for a slice the other day and went in hoping to find one. Much to my dismay they didn't offer it so I just drove up to Redendo's where I was able to get a lovely, yummy, single slice of pizza.
It reminds me of a place back home called Pizza and Brew, which is an Italian restaurant that serves pizza in a casual atmosphere. A family place if you will. -
Review from Kirin C.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/29/2008
Super greasy pizza is not my thing. That perfect, just-the-right-amount-of- grease, well THAT is an entirely different story! LOL!
Luckily, that is what Spinatos is....just the right amount of grease and Chicago Style Pizza! Their Fresh "Signature" Spinach pizza is something that gives you CRAVINGS- even if you are not hormonal. Honestly, if you like roasted garlic, you will LOVE this pizza. They have another spinach one that everyone at our office went ga-ga over, but to me, the Fresh Signature Spinach is even more spectacular.
Yummy salads (HUGE portions- even the individual ones are enough for several people). Good service- mostly friendly staff (the one unhappy older blond lady hasn't been there for awhile, so I am hopeful that the sole grump who worked there is gone!)
Good prices. We like to order a pizza with half grown-up-ish, and half cheese (the kids like their traditional thin crust better than the kid's portion individual cheese pizza's which are a thicker crust). Many pizza places charge you for the more expensive half, but Spinatos charges you the middle price (between the expensive and inexpensive halves). Little things like this make you feel appreciated and not taken advantage of. And it is just a plain ol' fair thing to do.
So if you like Chicago Style Pizza (what on earth is the difference between Chicago and New York style anyway?), then you will really like Spinatos.
Happy eating!
Warmly,
Kirin :) -
Review from Elvia D.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/12/2010
This is the best pizza in Scottsdale I've had so far. The food is great!
I went on a Saturday evening & there was a 25min wait which turned into a 40min wait. Once we got seated the service was pretty good. -
Review from Mark W.
Aliso Viejo, CA
1/20/2011
An absolute gem in N. Scottsdale. The pizza is fantastic, the salads great, and the service always top notch.
I usually go thin crust sausage and have never been disappointed. -
Review from Alexander C.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/6/2008
I love this place.. the pizza here tastes like it did when I was a kid.. back when pizza had a certain mystery and allure.. the smell of cooked pepperoni and not being able to see over the counter to tell what the smell was.
Every time I eat here it just takes me back to being the fat little kid I was and kind of still am. -
Review from Terry E.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/23/2010
Spinato's deserves an A for effort, and might deserve more stars at some point, but they are just one of many pizza joints in N. Scotts so it's tough to stand out. They sure are trying real hard, though.
First, they put some effort into the decor. Still looks like a pizza joint, but does have some modern italian touches. I also like it that they have a lot of booths and patio seating.
The help is super-de-duper happy and friendly. I've only seen female servers so far, so on a busy all-hands-on-deck night it's a lot like walking into a sea of Stepford wives...or maybe cheer camp. Or Fembots, all saying, "Hello, Mr. Powers" in unison. I'm still trying to figure out if I like it, but that probably says more about me than them. I can say I'd prefer they sacrifice a little of the cute factor in favor of more efficiency so the drink refills, timely food service and check are consistently on point.
Spinato's pizza sauce is like none I've ever had. In a good way. That sauce, along with their thin crust and cheesey goodness, makes for some fairly unique pizza. Their salads - even the side salads - are by far the best I've ever had in a pizza joint. You have a choice of spinach, lettuce or combo of both. They always taste fresh made, and have lots of good veggies that are in good shape (you know, haven't been sitting around a while).
Definitely worth a try. -
Review from Joe E.
Phoenix, AZ
10/9/2010
A little bit out of the way, but this is definitely worth it. Their personal pizzas are available with thin or thick crust, but both are excellent, and priced right, starting at around 5 bucks. I'd go with the Spicy Italian, or maybe the Get Meaty, with 4 different meats.
For dessert, both the good old cannoli and the apple serenata with vanilla bean gelato are very good ways to end a great meal.
Service is always fast and friendly, and the place just seems very inviting.
The hours are a little weird, so check that out before going - it's caught me off guard more than once. -
Review from Albert H.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce did it for me. Thin crust is Chicago-THIN style cut into squares, and very tasty as well. Service was polite and food arrived piping hot. Location seems small compared to other Spinatos in the valley.
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Review from mena c.
Chandler, AZ
10/10/2010
The 4-star rating is because of the taste.
Price: 150% of what you'd expect to pay
Service: Excellent. the service staff is friendly, smiley, and seem glad you're there.
Taste: absolutely wonderful. The sauce is sweeter than most.
I've only gone to the location south of Tempe Marketplace, and it seems kind of industrial. I can EASILY overlook something like that for a lower price, so I'm ready for lower prices. -
Review from Danielle S.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/3/2010
I am a pizza FANATIC - always looking for a good pie. Spinato's is definitely on my list. A friend had given me rave reviews of Spinato's and I finally gave it a try. She had told me not to go with anything fancy - that their best pizza is plain cheese.... PLAIN? "But what about all the delicious toppings???" I whined. I'm so glad I listened. We tried half cheese, half pepperoni and everyone agreed that the plain cheese was the best. It allows you to really savor their great crust and signature sauce that has a touch of sweetness to it.
This isn't the place to go if you're looking for a fancy, "frou frou" pizza. If you're in the mood for good, solid pizza and a side salad, Spinato's will definitely satisfy your craving. -
Review from Frank M.
Aliso Viejo, CA
8/12/2011
I really like this little place. I'm a native New Yorker and never liked Chicago pizza. I thought it was all deep dish, but this really-thin-crust pie cut into squares is just a lot of fun! The cheese and toppings are really good (I have to try that spinach pie still). Some folks complain that the sauce is sweet; I think it's good, without the oregano edge. The people are nice, the salads are really good.
I go here every time I'm in the neighborhood. Try it. -
Review from Jeff H.
Phoenix, AZ
6/21/2010
This is the best pizza in town. I have never had anything here that didn't make me want to stuff it all in mouth at once and risk suffocation. It is true to the Chicago style thin crust... sweet sauce, gooey cheese and cut into squares.
Do yourself a favor the next time you want pizza....head here and grab a "Get Meaty" or "Margherita". -
Review from Sudeep B.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/18/2011
I love the idea of a local neighborhood mom-and-pop pizza place. Spinatos is where I go when I'm craving thin crust pizza! Their restaurant has a very cozy feel inside and small outdoor patio. It's always packed inside but I've never had to wait longer than a few minutes. Their pizza selection is awesome with a variety of size and topping combinations. I've actually only tried their thin crust but I'm sure their regular crust is just as delicious! I always get the chicago pizza with bell peppers and italian sausage. All the toppings and cheese are fresh and tasty. They have awesome deals for different days of the week. I like going on Wed for half off bottles of wine. They also have lunch club where they send you coupons every month! Service is also top notch and very helpful!
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Review from Elliott W.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/22/2010
The best pizza in Scottsdale. Their sauce is unforgettable.
i usually order take out, but the atmosphere is great and service is super. If you're in this corner of the country and up for pizza this place is a don't miss. -
Review from Kenneth E.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/13/2010
Best pizza in North Scottsdale, hand down.
The sauce is what makes these pies delicious, never had anything like it before. The cheese and thin crust add to the flavor, makes it very easy to dip the pieces into a plate of olive oil.
I've always picked up the food, never have experienced the dinning room atmosphere, but if your in the neighbor hood, I would try it out. Don't waste another dollar on the big pizza chains, Spinato's is well worth the extra money.
When friends come into town, here is my to-do list:
1. Introduce Spinato's into their life.
2. Everything else.
Maybe I just like pizza too much... -
Review from Rick H.
La Verne, CA
7/18/2010
Well, okeedokee - so the fam and I drove in from LA, and were going to hit Chino Bandido - 'cause, you know, EMERALD CHICKEN.
Anywhoo, we got in late and we'd already hit Panda Express in Palm Springs, so too much Chinese is no so fun, so we decided to hit some pizza instead.
I hit Yelp, and this place popped up - it was a little farther off where we were staying (Scottsdale Blvd), but worth the drive.
It's a hopping place on a Saturday night (keep in mind, it's 109 at 8:00, so the patio is sparsely populated), so we wait about 30 minutes (TIP: ask to order your food while you wait, the food will hit you a lot faster).
We had the Margherita pizza which was just cheese, olive oil, basil, tomatoes and a TON of garlic, it was very good. Nice crust with a crisp crackle, and the pizza had a ton of flavor.
Bruschetta was delish as well - crispy bread, yummy topping with gobs of garlic. Would have like to have a little balsamic on there too to finish it off.
All and all, a good alternative to the chain monster restaurants that dot Scottsdale, and a nice local place to take the fam. -
Review from Terry S. S.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/24/2010
THE best pizza in town.
The SUPER SIX is a hit in my book.
I started going to Aurelios, now called Spinatos about 30 years ago.
Mr. Aurelio went back to Chicago and Ken stayed in Arizona to start Spinato's Lucky for us he decided to stay.
I discovered Aurelios back when I delivered the Sunday morning paper to Ken who lives in Fountain Hills.
EXCELLENT PIZZA! -
Review from JR H.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/1/2010
Below is my first review of this restaurant in which I raved about how good the Pizza was but after our second dining experience I have to give them 2 stars. Tonight the pizza crust was soggy and the flavors were only ok. The Chicago Meat Calzone was just nasty full of onions and again a soggy crust. What a shame as we were so excited to have found good pizza but if you cant be consistent you cant have my business. We wont go back and pay premium prices for anything less than perfection. This place offers no deals and sporadic quality.
MY FIRST REVIEW BELOW
We've had every type of crappy pizza you might imagine over the years so it was a great suprise when we ordered the spinach pizza and small calzone stuffed with spaghetti noodles, sausage and ricotta cheese. All of these items where bursting with flavor and for the first time since New York we could actually smell the garlic on the pizza. This pizza packs a flavor punch and I was out the door for under $25.00 with enough food to feed a family of four. I did take out for our first dining experience but now that they have set the hook we will return in short order for the in house treatment. So far highly recommended.
4/14/2012 THIRD REVIEW UPDATE- RAISED THEM FROM TWO BACK TO FOUR STARS. My wife loves this Pizza otherwise I would have never went back to give them another chance but two visits later I am firmly convinced my bad experience was a fluke. The Pizza has been excellent and full of flavor. -
Review from Thao T.
Updated - 1/6/2011
This place has amazing pizza and great service. I've been 3 times and have not been disappointed. We've come for mostly group events such as bdays and going away parties, and you can do family style and share or get individual portions. Bruschetta and breadsticks are great starters, and I love the signature spinach pizza. Our waitress suggested getting it crispy to avoid getting soggy spinach and I'm glad I took the suggestion! Coworkers got Chicago style calzone with au jus and raved about it. Since there was a bday they comped a canoli and gave us an extra one for being cool :) pitchers are also half off on Thursday's so 7 bucks for 4+ glasses worth of fat tire made us all extremely happy!
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9/2/2010
Very good pizza and very good service! Our server was an absolute doll and got us everything party… Read more »
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Review from John G.
3/17/2010
Love the place, good lord their pizza is mouth watering good. The signature spinach pizza is definitely to die for. Highly recommended. Spinatos - Yummy in my tummy... mmmm !
