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The MissionvsPizzeria Bianco
Both restaurants are praised by experts. Overall, The Mission is the choice of most writers compared to Pizzeria Bianco. The Mission has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 8 reviewers like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Where.
The Mission
Zagat
Rough Guide
Gayot
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Where
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $30/night
Zagat4.5
"This Old Town Nuevo Latino is "dark but inviting", evoking a "romantic" atmosphere as "efficient" waiters prepare "tableside guacamole" and deliver "delicious", "flavorful" plates." Full review
Rough Guide "Named for the whitewashed adobe church alongside, and with stunning decor - including one wall made of salt blocks - that's designed to echo its architecture."
Gayot15.0
"Lovely Latin American flavors in a modern-Mission-goth mood." Full review
Fodor's "The food will take your taste buds to new levels at this dark and sophisticated space adjacent to a historic Catholic mission." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The adjacent Old Adobe Mission serves as the inspiration for this chic restaurant’s candle-lit, modern-colonial décor." Full review
Where "Zesty small plates and grilled entrées mingling seafood, peppers, fruits and fresh Mexican cheeses, delivered in an eclectically elegant atmosphere." Full review
Frommer's "With its Spanish colonial decor and back-lit wall of salt blocks, this downtown Scottsdale restaurant melds old-world decor and cuisine with a modern aesthetic" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With its dark interior and glowing votives, we'll call this nuevo Latin spot sexy – although our exclamations about the food's deliciousness may ruin the sultry vibe." Full review
Pizzeria Bianco
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Zagat Rough Guide
Afar Magazine Where
623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2334
From $21/night
Concierge "When Oprah mentioned Pizzeria Bianco on her show, the wait at this no-reservation pizza joint went from about an hour to more than threeyet it didn't discourage locals. Waiting is the..."
Fodor's "Brooklyn native Chris Bianco became famous for his pizza made with passion in this small establishment on Heritage Square." Full review
Frommer's "It's not often that a pizza place ranks as one of the most famous restaurants in a city, but this little downtown hole in the wall is exactly that." Full review
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If you do eat here, be sure to order something with the fresh, house-made mozzarella.
Lonely Planet "The thin-crust gourmet pies remain as tasty as ever. The tiny restaurant is now open for lunch, good news for travelers exploring the adjacent Heritage Square." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Named the "Best Pizza in America" by Every Day with Rachael Ray, Pizzeria Bianco in downtown Phoenix’s Heritage Square turns out brick-oven gourmet pizzas." Full review
Zagat "Quaint spot for wood-fired pies." Full review
Rough Guide "High-quality brick-oven pizzas at $12-16, in a very convenient downtown location, with ultra-fresh ingredients including home-made mozarella; no wonder it's so popular."
Afar Magazine "This place always has a wait (unless you make a reservation with party of 6 or more)." Full review
Where "Due to perennial popularity (and thus, long wait times for dinner), James Beard Award-winning proprietor Chris Bianco added lunch service and a secondary location." Full review
