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2336 W. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85015

602-262-9999

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Critics'
Pick
Best Corner Italian Restaurant
Award Winner 2008

Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza

Hours: Sun 4pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Price: $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine, BYOB

Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: Lot Available

Description

A scrumptious menu, cute atmosphere, and shockingly reasonable prices are what make tiny, 20-seat Pizza A Metro -- practically hidden in plain view, next to a Circle K -- one of the best budget gourmet finds in the Valley. Owner Maurizio Benforte, a native of Sorrento, Italy, serves up top-notch grilled calamari, homemade pastas, and creamy tiramisu with sincere enthusiasm. As for the tasty wood-fired pizzas, they really are available by the meter (that's what Pizza A Metro means), while a "small" pie is still a generous portion even for the hungriest customer.

2008 | Best Corner Italian Restaurant

This category doesn't literally have to mean an Italian restaurant that's on a corner, but in the case of Pizza A Metro, it's exactly that: nestled alongside a Circle K in a tiny corner strip. Really, it's an unlikely location for such a cool restaurant; walking through the door into this 20-seat spot is a revelation. One whole wall is painted with a mellow coastal scene, and you can see right into the kitchen, where meter-long pizzas (hence the name, which means "pizza by the meter") are... More »

Pollo Lombardo from Pizza A Metro

By Erica O'Neil | Thu, August 25, 2011

Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try?... More »
Pizza A Metro offers up tasty Italian and wood-fired pizza by the meter

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 19, 2008

How do you say "wildfire" in Italian? I can't tell you, but that's the idea I get when I think of the incredible buzz about Pizza A Metro, a fantastic new Italian restaurant in Central Phoenix that's recently jumped to the top of my list of hidde... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

This category doesn't literally have to mean an Italian restaurant that's on a corner, but in the case of Pizza A Metro, it's exactly that: nestled alongside a Circle K in a tiny corner strip. Really, it's an unlikely location for such a cool restaurant; walking through the door into this 20-seat spot is a revelation. One whole wall is painted with a mellow coastal scene, and you can see right into the kitchen, where meter-long pizzas (hence the name, which means "pizza by the meter") are baked in a wood-fired oven. Owner Maurizio Benforte, who often mans the dining room single-handedly, is as gracious as they come, while the homey Italian food is delicious. Besides pizzas, there are several notable starters (including tender grilled calamari), a handful of secondi, and a long list of pastas. We're partial to the homemade gnocchi with pink vodka sauce, and fresh ravioli with Bolognese. As if that weren't enough to make us smile, there's crisp, cream-filled cannoli and homemade tiramisu for dessert. Considering how reasonably priced this place is, we're always up for a splurge.

Main Menu

Soup

$4.95

Italian Wedding Soup

Salads and Antipasti

$10.95

Calamari Fritti

$4.95

Insalata Mista
mixed green salad

$5.95

Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan

$8.95

Caprese
tomato and fresh mozzarella

$11.95

Antipasto Della Casa
prosciutto, roasted pepper, eggplant black olives, mushrooms, mozzarella, fresh tomato

$11.95

Cozze Posolipa
mussels in garlic white wine sauce or marinara

$10.95

Calamari Alla Griglia
grilled with herbs and olive oil, over salad

Homemade Pasta

$12.95

Veal Cannelloni
with yourchoice of sauce

$10.95

Cheese Ravioli
with your choice of sauce

$10.95

Gnocchi
alla sorrentina

$11.95

Lasagna Della Casa
homemade lasagna with bolognese sauce

Pasta

$10.95

Spaghetti Pomodoro Pasta
with tomato, fresh garlic and basil

$12.95

Spaghetti Bolognese
pasta with homemade meat sauce

$8.95

Penne Matriciana
bacon, onions, red wine, fresh tomato

$12.95

Spaghetti Con Salsiccia
pasta with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and italian sausage in marinara sauce with a touch of white wine

$16.95

Linguine with Mussles
in white wine garlic sauce

$11.95

Fettuccine Primavera
fresh zucchini, spinach, tomato, artichokes, and broccoli served in a white wine garlic sauce

$12.95

Penne Alla Vodka
pasta in tomato sauce with bacon, fresh basil, cream and vodka

$17.95

Gamberi Alla Pana
jumbo shrimp sauteed with mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce over fettuccine

$11.95

Linguine Carbonara
pasta with italian bacon, parmigiano and cream sauce

$17.95

Linguine Fresh Clams
sauteed in your choice of white wine garlic or tomato sauce

$17.95

Capellini Di Notte
capellini past, sauteed shrimp and fresh spinach in a garlic white wine sauce topped with pine nuts

$19.95

Mussels and Calamari Fra Diavola
fresh mussels and calamari sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce over spaghetti

Secondi

$13.95

Melanzana All Parmigiana
eggplant parmigiana served with penne

$13.95

Pollo Parmigiana
lightly breaded chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan cheese served with penne

$13.95

Pollo Caprese
chicken breast topped with fresh tomato and mozzarella in a fresh tomato sauce served with spaghetti

$13.95

Pollo Lombardo
chicken breast topped with spinach, bell peppers and mozzarella, sautéed in creamy cognac sauce served with penne panna rosa

$13.95

Pollo Piccata
chicken breast, capers, lemon, butter and white wine

$13.95

Pollo Al Marsala
chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in marsala wine sauce

Pizza

Small $8.95
Regular $12.95
Metro $26.95

Margherita
tomato and mozzarella

Small $9.95
Regular $13.95
Metro $27.95

Siciliana
tomato, mozzarella, eggplant

Small $10.95
Regular $14.95
Metro $27.95

Romana
tomato, mozzarella, anchovies

Small $10.95
Regular $15.95
Metro $27.95

Saporita
tomato, mozzarella, sausage, broccoli

Small $10.95
Regular $15.95
Metro $27.95

Capricciosa
tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, ham, black olives

Small $12.95
Regular $17.95
Metro $32.95

Frescolina
tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula

Small $10.95
Regular $15.95
Metro $28.95

Vegetarian
eggplant, artichokes, zucchini, mushrooms, black olives, roasted peppers

Small $9.95
Regular $13.95
Metro $27.95

Bolognese
meat sauce

Small $10.95
Regular $14.95
Metro $27.95

Pizza Meatballs
tomato, mozzarella, meatballs

Crostone

$10.95

Crostone
with prosciutto, mozzarella

$10.95

Panino
with broccoli and sausage

$10.95

Calzone
ricotta cheese, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, tomato

Dolci

$4.95

Tiramisu
homemade

$4.95

Cannoli Siciliani

$4.95

Creme Brulee

$4.95

Chocolate Cake

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Pizza A Metro

2336 W. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85015

602-262-9999

Description

2008 | Best Corner Italian Restaurant

Pollo Lombardo from Pizza A Metro

By Erica O'Neil | Thu, August 25, 2011

Pizza A Metro offers up tasty Italian and wood-fired pizza by the meter

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 19, 2008

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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