I like Amanos but I'm not sure if the reason I like it would be reason enough for others to visit.
My husband and I frequent Amanos Pizza Bistro because it is one of the only stand-alone restaurants in South Phoenix.
It's a quaint place with personality. And they have a nice wine selection.
The menu reminds me of Cibo's in Central Phoenix -- mostly gourmet-ish Pizzas. However, there are some interesting gems on the menu. If you are in the mood to try something a little out of the ordinary try the Rajas Gratin - served in a blazing hot casserole dish surrounded by toast points. The combination of mushrooms, onions and chiles with a creamy sauce makes this an interesting mix.
My favorite pizza is the Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato, and Queso Fresco Pizza. I've also tried the Herb Crusted Chicken with Orzo . Both are very nice. My husband gets the Sausage and Penne Pasta -- it's served with a light tomato creme sauce.
My great disappointment is that the waiters never seem to recognize us or seem to remember what we order. This seems strange considering the place seems to have good retention of wait staff -- we see the same servers every time we go.
The fact that the service seems aloof makes makes me sad. In the three years we've lived in South Phoenix, we visit at least a 2 times a month. My husband and I always bring our out of town guests there. And, we tip well. I kind of hoped that eventually I would become a recognizable "regular" -- kind of like Cheers -- "ERIKA! ROSS!! the waiters would exclaim as we walked in. Maybe some day. In the meantime, at least I see my neighbors in the place and they always greet us enthusiastically :)