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5803 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

623-847-3301

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, West Valley
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza

Hours: Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: Street

Description

La Piazza al Forno, a family-owned, reasonably priced Italian joint, brings plenty of personality to downtown Glendale. In the middle of the action, tossing handmade pizza dough in the open kitchen, is chef-owner Justin Piazza; his wife, Rachel, keeps an eye on the dining room. Tasty wood-fired pies are the biggest reason to stop by if you're in the 'hood, although there are some noteworthy entrees, including the chicken pesto lasagna. And even if you think you're full, trust us -- you'll find room for cannoli or homemade cheesecake as soon as it's in front of you.

2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, West Valley

At La Piazza al Forno, pizza means two things -- Neapolitan and wood-fired. Thanks to homemade mozzarella and dough, San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy, and recipes from the old country, chef Justin Piazza and his family have been servin' up a tight selection of phenomenal Neapolitans courtesy of a wood-fueled brick oven since they opened their neighborhood eatery in downtown Glendale over three years ago. With plenty of pies to choose from, each on a crispy and thin, but hearty... More »
2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, West Valley

Yeah, yeah, Guy Fieri made his mark here (literally, with a stencil on the wall), but we didn't need the extroverted Food Network personality to tell us how good La Piazza is. The proof is simply in the pies, hand-tossed Neapolitan beauties that chef-owner Justin Piazza bakes in his roaring wood-fired oven. From the meat-laden Italian Stallion (covered in pepperoni, proscuitto, sausage, sopressata, San Marzano tomatoes, and housemade mozzarella) to the wonderfully garlicky Pizza Bianca,... More »
2009 | Best Corner Italian Restaurant

When we imagine the ideal neighborhood Italian joint, we picture a casual, convivial spot on a charming street, a place where locals gobble up great pizza, knock back a few glasses of wine over steaming bowls of pasta, and are generally treated like family by doting owners. And guess what It's not just a figment of our imagination. We just described La Piazza al Forno, a gem of a place planted right in the midst of quaint downtown Glendale. Thanks to an open kitchen, customers can chat with... More »

Chris Costantino of Costantino's Kitchen (Part Two)

By Lauren Saria | Tue, May 1, 2012

Chef Chat this week has brought you into Costantino's Kitchen, where Chris Costantino is cooking up small, handmade batches of his Grandma Angie's Tomato Basil Sauce. On Monday, we talked about how ... More »
77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 24, 2010

Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particula... More »
La Piazza al Forno’s Pies Make This Pizza Joint a Must in Glendale

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 29, 2009

The City of Glendale may grab attention for its big retail developments and the high-tech Cardinals stadium, but to me, the most appealing part doesn't feel like a city at all. Instead, it's got the close-knit charm of Main Street U.S.A. — a rare ... More »

Main Menu

Antipasti

$10.00

Antipasto Di Angelo
prosciutto di parma, salami, cherry tomato, gaeta olive, roasted peppers and homemade mozzarella served over a bed of arugula

$8.50

Fried Calammari

$8.50

Stuffed Shrimp
shrimp stuffed with crab meat and fresh herbs served on toasted bread

$8.00

Fresh Mozzarella And Tomato
vine-ripened tomato, homemade mozzarella, basil and roasted peppers

$8.00

Fried Ravioli
three cheese raviolis breaded, fried and served with marinara

$6.00

Bruschette
toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic and herbs

$2.50

House Made Bread
when not served with a dinner entree

Insalate

$11.00

Insalata Piazza
mixed greens, prosciutto di parma, salami, gaeta olives, red onion, tomato, cucumber and shaved parmesea

$4.50

Dinner Salad
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber and shaved parmesean

$8.00

Spinach Salad
bacon sautéed in a balsamic dressing, served over a fresh bed of spinach and topped with feta cheese

Cene
All Dinners Served With House Made Bread. Add House Salad For $3.50

$16.00

Frutti De Mare
shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari sautéed in a red or white spicy sauce served over linguine

$11.00

Linguine And Clam Sauce
clams in a red or white spicy sauce served over linguine

$11.00

Mediterranean Ravioli
full moon three cheese ravioli, mushrooms, garlic and basil sautéed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and topped with feta cheese

$12.00

Chicken Marsala
chicken breast and mushrooms sautéed in a marsala wine sauce. served with spaghetti and homemade marinara

$11.00

Rigatoni Al Forno
rigatoni, chicken, artichoke, broccoli, sundried tomato and garlic sautéed in olive oil and white wine; baked with mozzarella

$11.00

Chicken Pesto Lasagna
traditional wavy pasta layered with chicken, ricotta, our homemade pesto cream sauce topped with mozzarella and baked to perfection

$10.00

Meat Lasagna
traditional wavy pasta layered with ground beef, sausage, ricotta and homemade marinara topped with mozzarella

$10.00

Spaghetti And Meatballs Or Sausage
homemade marinara and spaghetti

$9.00

Four Cheese Ravioli
full moon three cheese ravioli topped with a red cream sauce, mozzarella and baked

$9.00
Add Chicken $2.00
Add Shrimp $4.00

Fettuccine Al Pesto
a bowl of fettuccine tossed in our homemade pesto cream sauce

Pizze
Additional Toppings: Garlic, Arugula, Spinach Roasted Peppers, Red Onion, Sundried Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion, Schreiners Sausage, Sopressata, Prosciutto Di Parma, Anchovies, Pepperoni , Mozzarella, Gaeta Olives,

$14.00

Regina Margherita D.o.c.
san marzano tomatoes d.o.p., mozzarella di bufala, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil

$10.00

Marinara D.o.c.
san marzano tomatoes d.o.p., homemade mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil

$8.00

Margherita D.o.c.
san marzano tomatoes d.o.p., extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and basil

$12.00

Filetti D.o.c.
homemade mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil and cherry tomatoes

$12.00

Bianca
homemade mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, ricotta cheese, fresh garlic and basil

$14.00

Italian Stallion
san marzano tomatoes d.o.p., homemade mozzarella, prosciutto di parma (cotto), sopressata, schreiner’s sausage and pepperoni

$13.00

Salvatore
san marzano tomatoes d.o.p., homemade mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, prosciutto di parma (crudo) and arugula with shaved parmesean

$12.00

Mediterranean
homemade pesto cream sauce, homemade mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and feta cheese

$9.00
Add Up To Three Toppings (each) $1.00
Prosciutto $2.00

CALZONE
stuffed with ricotta, homemade mozzarella and san marzano tomatoes.

$7.00
Add Slice Of Prosciutto For $1.00

Panino
wood-fired bread stuffed with our homemade mozzarella, vine–ripened tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil.

Additional Toppings

$1.50

Roasted Peppers

$1.50

Mushroom

$1.50

Red Onion

$1.50

Carmelized Onion

$2.00

Cherry Tomato

$2.00

Arugula

$2.00

Spinach

$2.00

Sun Dried Tomatoes

$2.00

Gaeta Olives

$2.00

Mozzarella

$2.00

Sopressata

$2.00

Schreiner’s Sausage

$2.00

Pepperoni

$2.00

Anchovies

$3.00

Prosciutto Di Parma

Dolci

$5.00

Homemade Cheesecake

$4.00

Chocolate Cannoli

$3.50

Cannoli

$4.00

Zeppolis

$3.00

Italian Almond Wine Cake

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La Piazza al Forno

5803 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

623-847-3301

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2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, West Valley

2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, West Valley

2009 | Best Corner Italian Restaurant

By Lauren Saria | Tue, May 1, 2012

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 24, 2010

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 29, 2009