Sanfratello’s Pizza

So im just leaving this place and not only did both of my garlic cheesebread have wax paxer stuck to them but the pizza was also all over the top of the box. And then when u drove the 7 miles back to return it. They were closed at 820… this place sucks

Went in at 7:50pm and tried to order 4 pizzas, I was told that it was too late and they were closing. WTF it said they were open till 8:30. Forget this place, go somewhere else.

Pizza is very doughy and lots of sauce. My kids and I liked it, but my wife didn’t much care for it, so we probably won’t go as a family very often. Nice environment and great service!

We were referred here by a friend who likes deep dish pizza, like us. It was a Wednesday so we figured we’d get a large and have left overs for the next day.
Very nice people, very clean place and smelled great!
We ordered the Italian sub and the large Mojo deep dish pizza. Total bill was $ 33.00, yikes! We got everything home within 10 min but by then both were a bit soggy. Sandwich was good but way too much Italian dressing. The meats were good except for the thick slice of ham. Very little lettuce but it was soggy. The bread was a little tough but good.
The pizza crust was unassuming but good. I like a crust that doesn’t overpower the toppings but I think maybe they kneeded it too much. It was really tough. We’ve been to Lou Molnattis in Chicago and that crust is tender and flaky. We loved the favor but because the crust was thin (yes we ordered the deep dish) we didn’t really have left overs. The thin sauce was too runny and caused the bottom of the pizza to be soggy. The sausage was so thin I actually forgot we were supposed to be tasting it. Cheese? Not much.
I know I’m giving it 4 stars but that’s because it really was good just soggy. We will go back and try it again but it’s so expensive that it might be a while.

Food is really good. I’ve had the deep dish pizza and meat tortellini with tomato cream sauce. I gave one less star because the last two times they wouldn’t deliver (once they said they were short staffed and once they had a big catering order and fell behind). Also they close soooo early for a pizza place. If they stayed open later and hired another delivery person I’d give five stars.

Sanfratello’s made me the happiest girl this side of Chicago when they opened their Gilbert location! I love the pizza — thin or pan — love the fried ravioli! I just wish I lived closer so the thin pizza would still be piping hot when I bring it home. Thanks for making AZ feel a little more like ‘home’ — this Burbank, IL gal appreciates it!!!
** Edited to add** You people comparing the cost of pizza here to Papa John’s or Pizza Hut are out of your minds! This is FRESHLY made pizza — not prefixed delivered frozen to a store. Yes, you are going to pay more for the quality of ingredient. You get what you pay for — eat junk… you know the rest.

Love Sanfrarellos and am so glad they are in Gilbert. We order take out sometimes and it looks like the are expanding for dine in a have applied for a liquor licenses. Happy to support this local edition of a Chicago favorite. Staff is friendly and food is always good. Will be back for sure.

When they 1^st opened i got a couple pies, they were awesome. Since then I have ordered 4x and I am not sure what is going on with taste of pizza. Its hard to explain but there is a weird flavor to it, just a funky odd flavor that is not sauce but more like sour cheese or something. Anyway, being from Chicago I have eaten more pizza than I care to mention, this is just not right. I think they changed something, like I said 1^st order was fantastic and flavor spot on, now a funk has come into play and after 4x I give up, sad because I had very high hopes.

This will be quick. I saw the dough they use for the pizza, it’s not preformed or frozen. The food is good, best enjoyed as soon as you get it. As I understand they are increasing the seating area. It’s a higher quality pizzas place, and the owner gives back to the community and to his customers. Thank you sir. And for the record I like the piece in the middle with no crust.

My husband is from Munster, IN. He says there’s nothing like Chicago pizza. He grew up eating Sanfratello’s pizza. So he was over the moon when he heard that they were opening the place near Phoenix. We loved pizza (of course;)) and the service was great. So this is officially the greatest pizza place on the west coast;)!

This place is quite close to my house and very convenient for me. The couple of times I’ve been there, the service has been great. Unfortunately I can’t say much good about the food I’ve had from Sanfratello’s. First thing I got there was the chicken parm sandwich for lunch. At best it was OK. Mostly bread with nuclear hot chicken and sauce. Not sure if it was microwaved, but thought it was just hot and bland.
2^nd time I went there was months later. Thought I’d give the pizza a try. I had considered it for quite a long time, but always shy’d away as it is considerably more expensive than most other places around here. Ordered over phone for pickup. The girl who answered was very nice and energetic. Picked up in 25 minutes. First impressions were good. Smelled good. Toppings seemed fresh. Thin crust was actually a bit thicker than most Chicago style pizzas I’d enjoyed before, but it was still crispy and delicious. Just a bit thicker. Overall it was the pizza was just OK, but there was just something funky about the taste of the pizza to me. Not sure if its a cheese I’m not used to or of the sauce was different than what I like.
I won’t say that it wasn’t good. Just not for my taste. Other people seem to really like it. I’d say give it a try and judge for yourself. I will say that it is super expensive relative to other places in the area. I got a medium thin crust with 2 toppings for over $ 20 for pickup. Had I gotten a large it would have been closer to $ 30 or more.
I can’t agree with the people who say that papa johns or pizza hut is better quality. But the value for those places are for sure. Apples and oranges in this case.
I also don’t agree with the reviewer that this isn’t a safe place because someone posted a photo in their review with a gun. First of all. the receipt clearly says **PICK UP**. So I highly doubt the person had their gun out on the counter in the restaurant. Also. This is Arizona. People open carry firearms here all the time. People conceal carry even more as you don’t even need a permit here. With that said. I also certainly don’t agree with the other reviewer’s choice in flashing their gun around on a Unilocal review of a pizza parlor though either.

I’m conflicted about this review. My kids and I stopped in one day while riding bikes to have some quick lunch. It was my first visit and I had not heard or read anything about it. My wife mentioned it was somewhat new to the neighborhood and we like to support the local community.
My first impression was that the price was a bit steep compared to other pizza options in the area. But since I heard it was Chicago style, I figured the focus was on the quality.
To my disappointment, the pizza tasted OK but it wasn’t great. Not for the price. It was no better than Papa John’s, certainly not as good as Barros, but 30−40% more expensive. Had the experience ended there I would have given them a one star review.
However, the owners (?) unexpectedly brought out some sort of bread w/​chocolate and powdered sugar for my kids, at no cost. That made them feel very special, and ultimately what makes them happy, makes me happy.
So, for going the extra mile by providing a happy and memorable dining experience for my kids, I would recommend them.

I just had a company lunch from your restaurant. The food was very good. I would recommend you to family amd freinds.
Thank you for the lunch.

I lived in Glenwood, IL from 1960 to 1977. I grew up enjoying Sanfratello’s Pizza, and, even worked there in the mid 70’s. I live in Texas now, and was on vacation in AZ last week and found this new location in Chandler and had to give it a try. The deep dish pizza was just how I remembered it from the Glenwood and Tinley Park Locations. Ken, the owner, was very gracious with me during my visit, and we reminisced about the ‘old’ neighborhood. If you want a true Chicago style pizza that’s different from the rest, give this restaurant a try.
Ken, tell Mr. Sanfratello to open one up here in Plano, TX. The pizza offering here is marginal, at best! Thanks again for your time.

Long time customer of Tinley Park, IL location.
Dinner tonight was just as good as I had hoped! Mostacolli with meat sauce and chicken parm sandwich. We’ll be back FOR SURE!

Normally, I don’t give a business a second chance after reviews similar to what I left for Sanfratello’s. However, I decided to give them a second chance simply because they were closer than my normal Rosati’s.
The first thing is that it is not an easy place to find because it is literally buried in the mall. You really need your GPS to find the place. But it is in the same lot as the Albertson’s but closer to Warner than Lindsay. Once you get there, you notice how small the place is (looks more designed for a takeout instead of dining in like their parent store in Tinley Park, IL). You do have outdoor seating but that’s even small.
One thing I found interesting is how quick they had a pan pizza ready. I am accustomed to waiting 45 minutes. They had my pizza ready in 25 – 30 minutes.
When I got the pizza, I was kind of taken aback because the container looked kind of small. In fact, it almost reminded me of a personal pan pizza in physical size. I even thought it was going to be a square pizza because of the rectangular container.
After taking the first bite, I saw that Sanfratello’s uses the patty sausage similar to Pizzeria Uno and Due back in Chicago. With some of the crumbled sausage I have had, you do taste the seasonings through the meat. In this case, I did not. It did not have the full-​bodied flavor I am accustomed to when eating a Chicago pizza.
The second thing I noticed was the crust itself. I have to admit I was skeptical that it would be cooked thoroughly because of the short time. However, that concern was squelched. However, I am also accustomed to a buttery crust. This crust was not buttery and even the tops were burned in spots.
Third was the tomato sauce. The sauce, like the sausage, was missing critical seasonings that provide the usual flavor explosions I am accustomed to with Chicago pizza. Additionally, I did detect a bit of sweetness with the sauce which is abnormal.
All in all, I would say it’s not a bad pizza but this former Chicagoan says it needs a few things that will turn it into a serious Rosati’s competitor.

2.5 stars.
We love eating our chicago food. We kept wanting to try this joint. We ordered over the phone for carry out. We were told 30 mins. We ordered a small pan which is what they call a deep dish pie. Cost for 10″ cheese was $ 14.29 enough for two adults. The best part of this place was their service. Pizza was ready 30 mins after placing order.
The pizza was okay. The better part was the crust, although their try to be cute angled pizza boxes smashed a slice. Small boxes only good for thin crust.
The sauce had a hint of tasting and reminding us of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. The firmness of the crust was spot on. It seemed odd the deep dish pizza was cut like a thin pizza (thin pizza squares are normal for Chicago). Deep dish should have big angled slices where every slice has crossed with it. That is how the majority authentic Chicago places cut theirs ie, (Gino’s East, lou malnatis, UNOs, & Giordano’s).
A deep dish style pizza inherently means it should have a lot of cheese. Well they don’t give you much! See picture. In the end i would not get the deep dish «pan» pizza again. Not sure if i would even go back to try the thin. So far Buddyz in Queen Creek or Rosati’s has been our fav for deep dish.

Had to check this place out since its from my family’s hometown in IL! The pizza was OK. My husband is a big pizza guy and was not impressed. I felt the flavors were good. I also ordered a chicken parm sandwich — it was awesome — make sure you order it on garlic bread.
The main reason I gave 3 stars is that this is the 2^nd time I tried to order from there. The first time, no one answered the phone and the line was out the door… this is not a sit down place. It is a order ahead for pick up kind of place. They do deliver — this is optimal.

I’m not from Chicago, but I’ve been to several of the key places that serve as true pure examples of «Chicago-​style Deep Dish» pizza. I also grew up on Rosati’s (which came here from Chicago decades ago).
Here in Arizona, there’s not a ton of places to get a Chicago deep dish. And I’ve seen a few of them close as well. I’ve been to a lot of them, and some I like more than others. Rosati’s is great, but quality can vary wildly from store to store. Oregano’s sells a deep dish… it’s good, but intense.
Deep dish pizza in general is intense… it’s a ton of food. It’s also kinda weird if you haven’t had it before. Sauce on top? WTF is that? It’s almost like an upside-​down cake made with pizza ingredients. It also requires you to wait a long time as they take like an hour to cook. But it can definitely be worth the wait.
Sanfratello’s is a new chain that comes to us straight from Chicago. Tonight, I picked up a deep dish pepperoni and sausage, a caesar salad, and something called «pizza fritz.» Their pizza boxes are pretty unique — they don’t require employees to spend hours of their day folding boxes… it’s a clever design that I’ve never seen before. It also seems like less cardboard, and it’s more sturdy. Who cares though, right?
The food was delicious. I honestly wasn’t expecting too much from the pizza, but it was excellent. It was lighter than a typical deep dish. All the flavor was there though. It was a great example of a good Chicago deep dish, but when I was done eating it, I didn’t feel like I had a giant brick in my gut. The salad was good as well — tender chicken, clean fresh lettuce, crisp croutons, and tasty dressing. Can’t ask for much more.
The pizza fritz were like a puffed pastry made from pizza dough sprinkled with powdered sugar. Pretty simple, but a nice little treat. Didn’t seem like it was super high in calories like other desserts. It came with some chocolate dip, but we opted to put chocolate swirl cookie butter on it instead — because fat. Shut up.
The setup here is more or less pick up and delivery… they do have some nice yet very small tables inside, and a few tables on the patio. This location is set up similar to how most Rosati’s are, but a tad bigger. Don’t expect to bring the whole family for a sit-​down meal.
Anyway, I like this place. Put one closer to my house.
Oh, they deliver too. (sadly, not to me).

GET THE DEEP DISH (Pan)!!!
My family is from south side Chicago and we all drove from various parts of the valley to check this joint out. We quickly realized they don’t have Indoor seating so we made the best out of sitting out on the patio.
We ordered 2 large thin crust pizzas — one sausage one pepperoni. It was fresh, hot and had quality ingredients. I would give the joint 4 stars for their thin crust. It was really good for AZ, but in Chicago I would put it middle of the pack.
Now their DEEP DISH on the other hand is incredible!!! If you’ve ever had Gino’s East in Chicago, I would say this is very similar. So damn good! The tomato sauce is fresh and tastes perfect — just like home! The sausage is excellent! (That’s what she said)
Get the deep dish damn it!!!