If this is what Chicago pizza really is, then I think it's time to move to the Windy City. While the pizza at Salerno's is not the best I have ever had it is certainly in the top 5. A crust that can actually support the weight of its ingredients and more of everything (except sauce and that's a good thing) than any pizza you can find in the Valley. If you can consume an entire Large pizza by your self from any other pizzeria in town then be sure to order a SMALL at Salerno's! I'd bet you would still have slices left over, I certainly did.
The restaurant is not high class by any stretch, it made me think it had opened in a rush only last week instead having been in place for 6 years! But that's ok, what it lacks in ambiance it makes up for in good food. The garlic bread is crispy and tasty, the Calzone which the menu says will serve 1-2 people, in reality could make a fine meal for 4 with out much problem.
The pizza benefited greatly from a touch of salty parm but that is really my own taste shining through.
While this is not the most inexpensive pizza in town it is without doubt one of the best, and certainly the finest example of Chicago Style to be found here.
We are looking forward to trying the veal and other wonderful sounding and looking Italian dishes on the menu.
Do your self a great favor and give Salerno's a try. It is worth the trip.