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| - I have had pizza all over the West Coast and Pizzeria Bianco is absolutely, without a doubt one of the best.
The service was quick and attentive and left nothing to be desired. The staff at Pizzeria Bianco operate like a well-oiled machine.
Due to the pricing - which is a few dollars more than what you would normally expect - we decided on the Margherita pizza and I selected a Peroni to wash it down.
Within a few minutes our pizza was delivered and we dug in. Halfway into our meal, Chris Bianco wandered in through the back and I instantly became star-struck.
I tried to snap a quick picture of him, but he caught me and instead of embarrassing me any further simply engaged us in a short, delightful conversation. I informed him that this was our first time visiting and after explaining to him where we were from (Olympia/Seattle, Washington) he proceeded to compliment the Pacific Northwest.
Since I am a fan of Chris Bianco, this made a huge impression on me. I always try to aspire to greatness and am particularly attracted to people who are culinary rock stars. Some can be arrogant, snobby, and disinterested, but Chris was none of these things. The guy was completely laid-back, down-to-Earth, relaxed, friendly, humble, and had such a pleasant personality that put us at ease. All of the qualities you would expect in an excellent entrepreneur and host.
Our pizza was also a pleasant surprise and actually exceeded my expectations. Thin crust pizzas are difficult to cook evenly and are often burnt or too soft. This margherita pizza was perfect. It wasn't too soft or overcooked.
I have also noticed that some restaurants have a difficult time balancing various flavors and that many serve pizzas that overpower you with saltiness. Somehow Pizzeria Bianco is able to balance the ingredients perfectly. They blend the saltiness of the sauce with the mild rich and savoriness of the cheese and dough so that it pairs excellently.
The difference between their competitors is night and day due to the quality of their ingredients and professional expertise.
Pizzeria Bianco is hands-down the best pizza restaurant in Arizona and quite possibly the entire West Coast.
Despite limited seating, I highly recommend Pizzeria Bianco for all types of pizza lovers. Just try to arrive early (around 4:00 PM) if you don't want to wait for a table.
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