This place was recommended to us by a friend recently and, since I just moved to the east valley, I was more than happy to oblige.
The SECOND we walked in Tony (one of the owners) greeted us. He repeated our names 2-3 times to commit them to memory, promptly filled a basket with fresh, warm, and FREE garlic knots, and told us all about the lunch specials and the menu.
It felt like we walked right into NYC. Seriously.
The entire staff was friendly, the other patrons were very smiley and welcoming (although we knew none of them). The pizza was DELICIOUS and hot - foldable slices in true NY fashion.
It's hard to believe there is a New York pizzeria (by the SLICE at that!) in the east valley... but Tony and his brother? sure do do it right.
Can't wait to get fat going back time and again.