Scottsdale’s pizza scene is bursting with style, from hidden family-run shops to buzzing modern bistros. Whether you crave old-school New York slices, deep dish oozing with cheese, or wood-fired pies kissed by flame, this city delivers the goods.
Let’s get to it.
Giovanna’s Pizza
At Giovanna’s Pizza, a modest strip mall location delivers a lineup of authentic New York style pies. Open since December 2024, the menu already features seventeen specialty pizzas with names like Balkan Beauty and Roadrunner, each one crafted with care. This family-run, counter-service shop adds chopped garlic and occasional chipotle cream sauce to its offerings, reflecting real pride in every slice.
The pizza menu is generous. All dough is scratch-made and paired with signature bases such as garlic olive oil or house dressings. Ten-inch gluten-free crusts include up to three toppings at no extra cost. Jumbo slices start at six dollars each. Beyond pizza, pasta, calzones, subs, wings, and garlic knots round out the options for diners seeking variety.
Located in the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, the dining area feels casual yet welcoming, suitable for family dinners and weekday takeout alike. Hours cover lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday. While no beer is served, a variety of bottled sodas and Gatorade are available. Giovanna’s expertise lies in elevating familiar flavors and transforming ordinary classics into memorable meals.
IPIZZA (“Eye-Pizza”) Restaurant
Located in Scottsdale, IPIZZA (pronounced “Eye-Pizza”) serves up genuine neighborhood vibes in a casual strip-mall setting. The women-owned eatery features local student artwork on the walls and a relaxed atmosphere that feels like a family dinner rather than an exclusive club.
The focus here is real pizza. All pies are hand-tossed, New York–style, made from scratch dough and sauce, with no microwaves or seed oils in sight. You can build your own creation or stick to classics like pepperoni or cheese. Gluten-free crust and vegan options mean everyone gets to dig in. Mid-range prices make it easy to score deals such as three large cheese pies and a 2-liter soda for forty dollars.
Beyond pizza, the menu offers calzones, stromboli, wings, garlic knots and even chocolate-covered dates for dessert. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeout, ordering delivery nearby or planning a catered event, IPIZZA feels designed by someone who truly understands real pizza cravings.
Basil & Garlic
Tucked into Poinsettia Place in Scottsdale, Basil & Garlic Bistro feels like a neighborhood discovery. This family-run restaurant features a cozy dining area with a few tables and a heated patio. An open kitchen keeps the staff in view, while a small corkage fee invites guests to enjoy their own bottles of wine.
Pizza takes center stage here. The square Sicilian crust is thick and chewy, or diners can choose thin New York style or extra-crisp Chicago style dough. Topping options go well beyond basic pepperoni. The Quattro Formaggi combines four kinds of cheese, and the Chef’s Favorite piles on bacon and a mix of ingredients for a loaded pie. A Nutella dessert pizza adds a sweet finish.
Running for over a decade, Basil & Garlic makes everything from scratch, including basil pesto and fresh pastas. Prices balance quality and value in a midrange bracket. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations fill fast on weekends. A phone call or online booking secures a spot, but walk-ins find space most weeknights. The bistro’s combination of scratch-made cooking and straightforward ambiance continues to draw loyal regulars.
Lamp Pizzeria
Since 2011, Lamp Pizzeria in North Scottsdale has offered a no-frills trattoria experience in a small shopping center. Red mosaic tiles and an open kitchen set the stage for Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven fueled by pecan and oat logs. A special Nonna-style pizza gains a crispier crust by taking a second spin through a deck oven, ideal for diners who prefer firm bases.
The menu emphasizes honest ingredients and scratch-made dough that rests for three days. Classic offerings include The Beck, topped with Sicilian sausage, Calabrian peppers, and pepperoni, and a traditional Margherita featuring San Marzano tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. For a gourmet touch, selections such as arugula with prosciutto drizzled in balsamic glaze and a wild mushroom pie are available. Gluten-friendly crusts are also on the list.
Seating holds about 30 to 40 guests indoors plus a few patio tables. Dinner hours often fill quickly as visitors linger over gelato or a toasted marshmallow shake. The staff offers takeout orders at the counter, though delivery services are not available. Lamp Pizzeria maintains a consistent pace throughout weekdays and weekends, making it a local staple for wood-fired pies.
Crust Brothers Pizza
At Crust Brothers Pizza in Scottsdale, two Ohio natives bring a taste of Midwest pizza culture to Arizona. Their standout feature is a double-texture crust: crisp on the bottom yet fluffy on top. Available in classic rounds or square cuts, pies can be customized with pepperoni, sausage, or hearty meat combos.
Dough is scratch-made and allowed to proof for twelve hours before baking. A gluten-free crust is on the menu without extra fuss. The tomato sauce follows a Toledo family recipe, offering a homemade flavor that stands out from standard jars.
Inside, a casual, hip dining area features counter service and tables suited for groups. Weekday lunches attract office crowds, while evenings turn buzzy as friends gather over pizzas, craft beer, and even jello shots. The soundtrack of chatter and clinking glasses matches the laid-back vibe. Open since 2019, Crust Brothers balances fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients with a relaxed atmosphere.
The Italian Daughter
When you walk into The Italian Daughter in North Scottsdale, it presents a relaxed, unpretentious setting for classic Italian flavors. Owned by Melissa Maggiore Meyer, daughter of chef Tomaso Maggiore, the menu reflects her family’s culinary heritage. A dedicated piano lounge hosts live music every night from 6 pm until closing.
Stone-fired, thin-crust pizzas draw inspiration from Neapolitan recipes with modern twists. A gluten-free crust is available at no extra cost. Menu highlights include a Margherita topped with San Marzano tomatoes, The Devil featuring soppressata and Calabrian chili honey, and a Parma Ham & Burrata pizza finished with toasted pistachios and balsamic glaze.
Fresh pastas, hearty cioppino, and generous charcuterie boards round out the selection. An all-day happy hour offers reduced prices on select appetizers and cocktails. Ample parking beside the restaurant makes arrivals easy. Casual lunches and energized evenings combine friendly service with a steady local crowd, making each visit comfortable and memorable.
IL Bosco Pizza
At IL Bosco Pizza, the focus is on straightforward, quality pies rather than gimmicks. Since opening in 2012, the team has used a hand-built Valoriani oven fired up to around 900 degrees to create thin, blistered crusts inspired by Neapolitan tradition. Every sauce is homemade, and the dough is mixed in-house with imported cheeses topping each pie.
Standouts include the Valentina, featuring cupped pepperoni, Calabrian chiles, mozzarella, and a drizzle of honey. The fig and prosciutto pizza comes topped with goat cheese and arugula, while a South African twist shows up in peppadew and sausage–stuffed peppers. Vegan cheese and a dedicated gluten-free crust ensure options for different diets.
The interior has an industrial-chic feel but never feels too big. A small garden touches on the fresh approach, while family-friendly seating shares space with a happy-hour menu of charcuterie boards, salads, craft beers, and cocktails. You can dine indoors, eat outside, order delivery, or even book their mobile wood-fired oven for events.
Il Capo Pizzeria
Walking into Il Capo Pizzeria feels more like dropping in on a friend than visiting a high-end restaurant. The Rana family moved here from New York in 2014 and set up shop in a strip mall at Shea and 74th. They keep things casual with a grassy, pet-friendly patio and bar seating inside, plus communal tables for larger groups and quick counter service if you just want a slice.
The pizza ovens steal the show. A wood-fired brick oven handles Neapolitan pies, while a Cuppone oven turns out foldable New York–style slices. You’ll also find Grandma’s square-pan pizza alongside creative toppings like duck prosciutto with figs or the Zucca pie with butternut squash and gorgonzola. Gluten-free and cauliflower crusts are available, but the Meatball Provolone pie is a safe bet.
Prices stay reasonable—you can grab a slice for about four dollars or order a whole wood-fired pie and still leave room for house-made gelato. Scratch-made pastas and panini round out the menu. Dogs are welcome, people are happy, and the vibe never feels forced.
Sophia’s Kitchen
Opened in 2019, Sophia’s Kitchen in North Scottsdale blends casual fun with desert views. A spacious patio encourages guests to linger while the wood-fired oven turns out 13-inch Neapolitan pizzas with thin, crackly crusts. Classics like Margherita and Diavolo share the menu with inventive creations such as Prosciutto & Fig or Brussels Sprout pizza.
Beyond pizza, you’ll find homemade pastas, seafood dishes, bruschetta starters, fresh salads and hearty panini. Moderate prices keep the experience accessible, and the kitchen rotates its dough recipes with the seasons, all based on traditional family formulas.
The beverage list includes a broad selection of wine, craft cocktails and Arizona beers. Sophia’s Kitchen caters to families and groups, offers happy hour specials and provides catering for off-site events. With both pasta lovers and pizza fans in mind, this casual spot succeeds at pleasing a wide range of tastes.
Yo Pauly’s New York Pizza Co
Tucked into a Scottsdale strip mall off Via Linda and 90th, Yo Pauly’s New York Pizza Co lets its pies do the talking. This counter-service joint crafts authentic New York thin crust that stays crisp yet foldable. Specialty pies like the Cheese Louise and Ziggy’s Favorite sit alongside pepperoni and sausage classics.
All dough and signature sauce are made from scratch. Prices range from $12 to $17 for individual pizzas, keeping it wallet-friendly. The menu also lists garlic knots, wings, mozzarella sticks and a children’s selection so every appetite is covered.
Locals run the place, lending a strong family-owned feel to the steady lunch and dinner crowds. Service remains quick and friendly, even when things get busy. For those who’d rather eat at home, Yo Pauly’s offers takeout, delivery and catering options perfected over years in the neighborhood.
Rosati’s Pizza
With roots in Chicago’s 1960s pizza scene, Rosati’s Pizza delivers a full choose-your-own-adventure menu. You can pick deep dish, buttery pan, golden thin crust, extra-edge double dough or gluten-free. Their signature Monster pizza piles on sausage, pepperoni, ground beef, bacon and assorted veggies.
Classic Italian flavors shine through items like meatballs, Italian sausage and hot giardiniera peppers for authentic Chicago style. Weekday coupon deals make larger pizzas more affordable. Appetizers include fried ravioli, dough nuggets and mozzarella sticks that disappear fast.
The casual space seats around fifty, offering family-style counter service in a suburban strip mall or sports pub setting. Rosati’s handles delivery, carryout and catering, all built on scratch-made dough and chunky tomato sauce. If you want pizza with personality and no attitude, this is the place to go.
Craft 64 Scottsdale
Walking into Craft 64 Scottsdale is like stepping into a cool brewpub housed in a renovated 1937 adobe. No velvet ropes or museum feel here—just a laid-back spot centered around a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. That oven reaches extreme heat, turning out artisan pies with crisp, chewy crusts and fresh house-made mozzarella.
The menu highlights inventive toppings and solid classics. Try the Smokehouse with fennel sausage and smoked onions or a traditional Margherita. For a spicy kick, the Spain pie comes loaded with chorizo and harissa, while the Aji sports jalapeño sauce. Dessert pizzas such as the Nutella Indulgence offer a playful finish.
Craft 64 also boasts twenty taps of house and guest beers, local organic brews and a curated wine list managed by a sommelier. Pies run $16 to $19, matching Scottsdale’s vibe for lunch or dinner. A cozy patio welcomes groups up to twelve, and delivery keeps the party going at home. If you love wood-fired pizza and craft beverages, this spot hits the mark.
