Casanova Brothers
Not New York “style” pizza, but real deal NYC pizza
Let me start by saying that my wife and I are here in the Valley for a little over 10 years. In our 10+ years of residency, we have been in search of the REAL DEAL New York pizza here in the Phoenix area.
There have been some that are close, and some that are well, lets say way off! (mamalukes!)
But either way, we were convinced that we would only get to enjoy REAL DEAL New York pizza when we went home for a visit. It is often one of the first stops after we leave the airport. :)
One day I ran across a review online of this place called Casanova Bros in Gilbert. “It's just like New York” they said. Mind you, I've heard it all before and was a skeptic.
I decided to leave the office early and pay them a visit. They are located on the NE corner of Guadalupe & Val Vista in the same lot as Stein Mart.
I walked in and was promptly greeted with a familiar New York dialect. “Hey. How's it goin?!” I knew we were on the right track. But then.... the aroma of something heavenly. The smell of real NYC pizza, the garlic, the basil, the fresh sauce, and to my surprise...garlic knots and zeppoles.
This was too good to be true. So I had to order a slice. No,, I ordered 2 just in case it was really good, I didn't want to wait for another LOL.
I took a bite. At that moment, I saw a bright light from above, the heavens opened up and the sound of an angelic choir began to ring out. I found it! The 10+ year long search has ended! I have found REAL New York Pizza in Arizona (Gilbert no less). Minghia!
The food is awesome and authentic, the brothers Mike and Tony and the crew have done it! They have managed to bring NYC with them when they moved here to AZ.
The atmosphere is like walking in to a New York Pizzeria, NYC memorabilia on the walls, Frank Sinatra music, the works. And when you come back for a return visit, they even remember your name. It's like being in “the neighborhood.”
Darla, Zoe and I have eaten there on a few Fridays so far and it's a lot a fun. A bunch-a New Yorka's hangin' out together. Fagadoboutit! You really go “home” while you're there.
We have tried the pizza, calzones, zeppoles, and garlic knots so far. Amazing!
So if you are from NYC and looking for a slice of New York or just wanna see us New Yorka 's in our natural habitat, visit Casanova Bros. You won't be disappointed.
If you go on the weekend, it's packed, I mean full, so call ahead!
Thanks Mike and Tony! You did it! Bada Bing!
Rod, Darla & Zoe
5 out 5 YUMS
