{openx:1}When you think of Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding communities you probably don’t think of Pizza. But that is a mistake. There are a number of great places to get a pie in the valley and here are a few of our favorites.

Picazzos: Gourmet Pizzas and Salads
The Promenade, The Shops Gainey Village, Tempe, Sedona and Flagstaff

Pizza Picasso got its start in Arizona and is now being franchised across the Western United States … and for good reason! The pizza is awesome. Picazzos blends pizza with art, and the crust is the canvas used to create innovative, one-of-a-kind pizza masterpieces. Specialty creations such as Puttanesca, Shrimp Scampi, and Meaty Meaty Meaty are terrific combinations along with 44 of other mouthwatering favorites. Happily, Picazzos also has some of the best salads available in the Valley of the Sun! A lunch combo of a slice of pizza and half salad is delightfully inexpensive and totally satisfying!

Grazie
Canyon Village at DC Ranch

“Grazie” is Italian for thanks and is pronounced graht-see-ay. And you will wants to says “thanks a lot” once you taste the pizza at Grazie, the brainchild of Maurizio and Sandi Cristiani. Executive Chef Maurizio was born and raised in Tuscany and many of the ingredients used in his creations are imported from Italy, including the more than 100 Italian wine choices to complement appetizers, salads and specialty pizzas. Bubbly, thin-crust pizzas and calzones are the centerpieces to the short menu, but you can start with Piatto Misto, an assortment of cured Italian meats and Italian cheeses served with kalamata olives and grissini (Italian bread sticks). Follow that up with the Complimenti alla Mamma pizza, with tomato Sauce, house-made mozzarella, ricotta, ham and salami.

Humble Pie
DC Ranch

Humble Pie is an upscale pizzeria and wine bar, with a charming bistro ambiance. The focus is on quality meats and organic vegetables, and unusual combinations of topping for pizza lovers to enjoy. The chewy, wood-fired crusts make a create base that let you sink your teeth into specialties like the Shriner’s Italian sausage, roasted fennel, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. On the other hand, go wild and try the unique combination of prosciutto, pear and gorgonzola pizza that is topped with fresh arugula from the acclaimed McClendon Farms in the West Valley. A selection of fresh, local, organic vegetables and salads is also available.