IL Bosco Pizza — Restaurant in Tempe

I first discovered Il Bosco Pizza at the original Scottsdale location in October 2018. My family and I went there, and we felt it was worth the drive. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the friendly service, and some of the best pizza I have ever had. I had the Joanna pizza, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Another thing I liked was the versatility of the pizza selection on their menu.

However, I did not have any of their desserts during my first visit, but figured I could try them the next time I was in the area.

I did not revisit them for nearly five years, and I wish I had not had such a long drought between visits. A friend of my family and I went there after I recommended Il Bosco, after he mentioned he was looking for a good pizza place he had never been to before, to try out.

I ordered a ZA pizza, and it was delicious. While I do not remember what my family friend ordered, he thought it was great pizza as well.

Since I had not had their desserts before, I had some vanilla gelato. It was some of the best gelato I have ever had. Intense flavor and nice and rich.

With how much I enjoyed Il Bosco, I hoped they would eventually open a location closer to where I live. When I heard about them opening a new location in Tempe, I was full of anticipation.

The Tempe location opened on August 11th, but I did not get the chance to visit until today. One of my closest friends joined me, along with his girlfriend; we had a great time. Even with the new location, the high quality remained intact.

Our server was friendly and always ensured we had everything we needed.

I had some vanilla gelato with chocolate sauce on top. While it was great on its own, I will now opt for the gelato with chocolate sauce going forward, as it makes it even better.

Il Bosco Pizza is one of the finest pizzerias in Arizona, and I will never have another long drought between visits ever again. They are just too good.

I am looking forward to future visits. If you are looking for a great wood-fired pizza place, I highly recommend Il...

Man, I’m thrilled to see Il Bosco finally open in Tempe! I’ve been a loyal fan of the Phoenix location for years, and let me tell you—this is hands down the best pizza in the entire Valley, guaranteed.

Even though they were slammed, we only waited about 5 minutes for a table. I went with “The Za” and tricked it out with serranos, caramelized onions, and pancetta. Do yourself a favor and copy me—you’ll thank me later when your taste buds pack their bags and take a one-way trip to Flavortown.

But the real star of the night? Aiden. He’s just 16, but sharper than a pizza cutter on opening night. I’ve built and sold multiple businesses over the years, and it’s rare to find someone in his generation with that kind of hustle, poise, and work ethic. Honestly, he’s the reason I’m even writing this review—my wife and I were blown away by how well he ran the front of the house.

Il Bosco Tempe gets an 11/10 from me. We’ll be back again (and...

We love that they have opened a location close to home here in South Tempe. What a great fit for the neighborhood! The look and feel of the place is great, the food is really good and the staff was really nice. They have a bunch of different pizzas to choose from, some salads, etc. They have an outdoor patio and also have a nice bar area. They serve beer, wine and cocktails. While I haven't tried the cold brew martini yet, I am pretty sure it is in my near future. They have happy hour from 4-5:30. Give them a...