Base Pizzeria

I try to eat here about 2 – 3 times a month, at least! Their food is delicious and they offer new specials regularly. The owners staff the place and everyone makes you feel at home, which is quite amusing since they’re a bunch of Aussies. They also have this hot oil that I’m kind of addicted to dipping crust into. Try it! Or maybe go for their medium heat oil, which is a great flavor, too! It’s a great spot with a cute patio, what’s not to love?

I’m all about that Base bout that Base Pizzeria that is… I first seen this quaint establishment on Instagram, I follow Brie Bella & Daniel Bryan from WWE locals from Scottsdale AZ and they know all the local great farm to table eateries! So I knew this was gonna be the
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Top 5 reasons to give them a try
1. Phenomenal customer service very personable and genuinely friendly to my son & myself.
2. They use as much local & organic ingredients as possible. Farm to table is totally in ! They even have an awesome custom dining table that was made in AZ. They carry Local wines & the EVOO they have is infused with LOCAL hot peppers as well.
3. They make the dressings & pizza sauce from scratch !
4. Cleanliness was superb, both dining area & restrooms.
5. Pizza & Salad was delicious ! Two thumbs up
The pizza was fresh made to order & the aroma was enticing !
I ordered the crispy prosciutto salad, it was loaded with arugula, crispy prosciutto, I added goat cheese & avocado it was delicious !! Very fresh and filling, enough for two ! I had enough for lunch the next day !
The pizza was half cheese half pepperoni
Just the right size I believe 6 slice total. Pepperoni was fresh & big. The texture was soft and not to chewy. No preservatives in it do its dies taste a little different than most but I loved it
I gotta give it a solid 8 it would have been higher but it was a tad on the soggy side. I was fabulous flavor so I didn’t mind, maybe a little longer in the oven for my liking to rate it a 10. I ask them next time for a little extra cook time.
Overall they rock !!! I’ll totally be back & rave about them to anyone looking for a good pie in the area
Enjoy !!!

This Pizza place is as good as it gets! Fresh, fresh ingredients, great wine selection, and fabulous service. They care, and it shows .
The pizza is the best… and is better than any place in AZ for sure. It reminded us of the fabulous pizza we had in Italy, and France.
They should not change one thing… they have a winning combination! With the exception of an uppity attitude like many of the «highly rated» places in Phoenix/​Scottsdale. These people are real, work hard, and have a superb product.
We highly recommend this place, and do so with some hesitation as we know it will inevitably become a favorite in the valley as the word gets out.
Truly exceptional !

I really enjoyed Base from the moment I walked in. One of the owners promptly greeted me when I walked in and took me to the table while I waited for my friend.
The same man was also our server and went above and beyond the entire evening to take care of us.
We were there on a Tuesday night which happened to be half price pizza night. Nice surprise!
To start, we ordered the meat and cheese board, called the Ploughman Platter. It was huge and absolutely delicious. Nice selection of meats, cheeses, fruit, nuts, olives, hummus and bread.
For the main course we of course ordered pizzas. We shared two, the El Diablo and the Spicy Snag. El Diablo was a soppressata and kalamata olive pizza. Spicy Snag is a sausage and caramelized onion pizza. Both were very good but the Spicy Snag won between the two. Pizzas are big enough to share but we each polished one off.
We were too stuffed for dessert, but they had some great looking treats available. I’ll have to try one next time.
Be sure to check this place out. Support those local businesses! I can’t express enough how great the service was.
Enjoy!

I am writing the review based on a customer service issue, not the food. I visited Base with a group of 7 – 8 friends. I ordered $ 18 in food, a $ 52 bottle of wine for the table and my boyfriend got a $ 16 tequila. Since I was only staying for a short time, I asked for a separate bill. I paid the bill and left.
60 days later I was entering receipts into Quickbooks and noticed that a 20% «service fee» was added to the bill. However, the waiter never told me this so, I tipped an extra 22% on top of the total, which already included the 20% fee. To put this in dollar and cents…
$ 86 — bill
$ 7.14 — tax
$ 17.20 — 20% service charge added by waiter
$ 25 — tip from me
So, this waiter received $ 42.20 in tip on a $ 86 bill ($ 52 of which was a bottle of wine). Nice tip!
Here is the real complaint… I called the manager and informed her of the issue. After speaking to the server, the manager called me back. She told me the waiter recalled the group but didn’t recall if he told me specifically that the service fee was already added. She stated it was however printed on the bill. The manager asked me what I wanted to resolve the issue. I told her I’d like the $ 25 back. She then told me she’d like to resolve the issue by me coming in and getting the money directly from the server!!! I actually laughed and told her that I wasn’t going to come in and collect the money directly from the server. The manager then told me they are a small family business and since it was tip money that the business didn’t receive, she wasn’t going to take it out of their own pocket.
At that point I told the manager to forget it and to please inform her servers to tell customers when gratuity is added. I also told her that although I live in the neighborhood and dine out daily, I would never be back to Base.
What an awful way to handle this matter! We shall see how long this place lasts!

What a hidden gem in Phoenix. I only found it because I did yoga at the studio next door and wanted some dinner after… blown away impressed by this place– the ambiance, the food, the staff and the owners! Everything about the place and execution is super polished. All I can say is wow!!!
Had the Mediterranean pizza without cheese… you know when you have an amazing pizza without cheese, that you found a great spot. The beet/​kale salad was ON POINT. Drink selection is fantastic.
I am in town for 5 more days and I’ll 100% be going back at least once more, this time with friends.
The coolest thing in my opinion is that when I asked my waiter who owned the place, he actually pointed them out as they were hustling away — one was making pizzas and one was helping guests… talk about dedication. They obviously are bad-​asses and everyone should support this place.

So we started at Federal Pizza that was closed (assuming it was a staff party bc all the other Upward spots were closed). I remembered we wanted to try Base and I’m SO glad I did! Unbelievable pizza! So fresh and clean. Since I’ve never been, I gotta believe this has to be what pizza tastes like in the Old Country! It was an unbelievable meal for our sons 16^th birthday! We will definitely be back!

Friendly staff provided a great organic meal that was really yummy.
The beet salad was fresh and tasty, and the pizza was right on.
Will be back again to sample other options.

Amazing service and great food! Super quality food at a great price. Favorite place to eat in Phoenix. The poached pear dessert is amazing!

Loved their pizza, their decoration, and nice Australian owner.
This place came up on Unilocal search and didn’t even know it was here although I drove by everytime I go hiking to the piestewa peak. This place is only 11 mins drive from the Camelback mountain, makes a perfect stop after hiking.
As soon as I walked in, a nice lady with Australian accent welcomed me. I really like the décor of the restaurant, very inviting. I saw the wine list and really wanted to order a glass of wine. Their ambiance is perfect to enjoy a glass of wine or beer. If I didn’t have to work later, I would definitely have ordered one. Perhaps next time.
I ordered the Mediterranean pizza. Pizza came with tomato, mushroom, artichoke, olives and Parmesan. All my favorite pizza ingredients. Their olives tasted like home made olives.
Server spoke with Australian accent too but I think he was just playing along. Great service nonetheless. I liked the bathroom decoration too. Lot of thoughtfulness throughout.
I can’t wait to come back and try some other pizza and other dish on the menu (with a glass of wine).

Who has the true Aussie accent? You decide!

Yuko and I are on a roll! After descending Camelback today around 4pm, we decided on pizza. Base Pizzeria stands out because they hold a solid 5 STAR RATING!!! After getting the full experience, I now understand why.
It’s in a strip mall, so I wasnt thinking much as I walked into what was a pretty fancy dining room, especially for a pizza place. White linen tablecloths with crystal clean wine glasses ready for the filling.
Some people know I’m a sucker for an Aussie accent, and they had me at Hello… literally, when I called up to see if they were open on Christmas Eve. The same charming wonder from down under, led us to our table and offered up some recommendations.
Breaking tradition, I ordered a Cooper’s Pale Ale from the Motherland, or is it Fatherland? …Underland???
Anyways, it was a perfect, unfiltered beer with a refreshing taste, to this trail weary hiker. I went with the meaty pizza, while Yuko chose the Mediterranean. We made a secret pact to share slices… which turned out to only be one slice after she announced that her’s was better.
Okay, I guess I’ll just hold the monopoly on pizzas with fennel seeds.
The bottom line is: COME HERE! It’s close to Camelback, and closer to Squaw Peak (Piestewa). Take a train, trolley, cab, Über, Lyft, hang glider, pogo stick… whatever. Just come here.
The owners are super personable, really upbeat with a great energy, and just plain happy to have you there. I recorded a 43 second video with the owner, that Unilocal isnt allowing me to upload. Dont make me send Crocodile Dundee up there to handle things. Get your tech together, Unilocal

Great place and friendly staff. I enjoyed the Moscow mule. Pizza was great! You Defiantly have to try the Nutella pizza for dessert. I look forward to coming back.

We were so excited to try out this new pizzeria after we saw the initial reviews were so amazing! We stopped in one night with our dog and ate on the patio. One of the owners was our server and he was so endearing and really guided us with our choices. We shared a pear and rocket salad and the prawn pizza with housemade jalapeño oil — wow, that was so good! We will definitely be back and try some additional pizzas and maybe some dessert next time.

Really cute place. I ordered to go but can already tell service is great! I got two pizzas. The dough is fantastic, the flavors were good ! I added a picture of my mediterranean pizza. Really good i just thought it was missing cheese… I like cheese on my pizza… Got simple cheese for lids. They wanted more cheese but that could be a kid (my kids?) thing.
I would definitely go back and try it again.

We came in at 9PM and were given superb service. We were worried about being rushed out but the owners let us take our time ordering and eating your meal. We ordered the ‘Meaty One’ pizza and the crispy prosciutto salad and they were both delicious. The house-​infused olive oils complemented our food well too.
Aside from the food, the warm hospitality and kindness of the Aussie owners were the highlight for us. Their recommendations were spot on and they were a pleasure to chat with! They are well travelled and we had a great time exchanging travel tips with each other.

We stopped by here on a whim on a random Thursday night and expected nothing beyond a generic pizza experience. In the end, we were pleasantly surprised with what this recently opened place has to offer!
What immediately grabbed our attention is the friendliness of the Australian staff that run Base. While servers in most restaurants seem to be running on auto-​pilot, the people we spoke to were extremely pleasant and genuinely seemed very enthusiastic about the food they’re providing. They focus very heavily on using local sourcing and strongly emphasizing the organic aspects of their food.
We’ve been here on two separate occasions. Both times, we started with their Toasted Organic Bread, which definitely didn’t disappoint. They told me their source and I forget the exact name, but they clearly chose very wisely.
For our first visit, we ordered The Base (Margherita) and The Piggy, which features the ever-​so-​popular prosciutto and parmesan combination. The second time, we ordered the El Diablo, which features some spicy soppressata with olives and The Chook, which includes organic chicken thigh and potato. All of their pizzas use ingredients that are very high quality. I really like that they have a variety of spice-​infused olive oils available at varying levels of intensity. Their pizza is good, but what keeps it from being great, is their crust’s lackluster texture. It’s a little on the hard/​dry side, which seems to be a common complaint.
Ah… now for the dessert. For the first visit, we ordered their Nutella pizza. With this, you’re essentially getting another pizza that features Nutella, walnuts, and banana slices. The end result is absolutely fabulous and if available, is definitely something you must order. Just take home what you can’t finish. Unfortunately, the dessert is only available on certain days due to the time involved in making it.
For the second visit, we would have ordered this again. Since it was unavailable, we opted for a café affogato, which consists of organic ice cream, espresso, and some delicious biscotti which they also source out. Once again, they managed to impress us with an affogato that exceeds the one we’ve occasionally ordered at Pomo in Downtown Phoenix. Their biscotti was some of the best we’ve ever had!
We’ll definitely go back and try some of their other pizzas and appetizers very soon. The atmosphere is warm, their foods are delicious, and the people are some of the nicest restaurant owners you’ll encounter.
Highly recommended!

Aussie owners?! Yessss it is. Her name is Carly, her, her husband and her brother open the Base for 3 months now. She’s super cute. Geez her accent, her energy is great and super friendly!
The restaurant has such a good vibe to it. Nice patio and great layout.
I absolutely love this place. Holy cow my mushroom truffle pizza was amazing. Especially with the ghost oil sauce. I took off the lid to taste the chili. Two thumbs up!
I shall be back: D

Incredible pizza. Ultra friendly service. A warm, inviting environment.
If you only read that far, it pretty much covers my experience at Base. We stopped in on a busy Friday night but were greeted promptly and with gusto from one of the owners who was also our server. We started out with the flatbread and house made dips. The two dips were perfectly portioned for the 8 slices of flatbread. I’m not sure what they were… besides really tasty. (The owner was incredibly busy, but I have no doubt he would have answered any questions that we had about the dish. We’re just love trying new things, so we just went with it!)
The wines were written on a chalkboard on the wall. It seemed like they had a good selection, with glasses starting at $ 5. But we both prefer beer, so we ordered a few glasses. They were nice and cold, if slightly smaller than I would have liked for $ 6 a piece.
We chose the El Diablo to share. The pizza itself was a thing of beauty. A wood fired pizza can be a disaster if done incorrectly, but they certainly know what they’re doing. The crust was crispy but not overly so, and spotted but not burnt. All of the ingredients were of the highest quality, which reflected in the incredible flavors. The tomato sauce was simple and fresh. It was topped with soppressata, kalamata olives, and peppers. It was slightly spicy but might be more intense for those who aren’t acclimated to spicy dishes.
It was a little more than I spend on an average Friday pizza night, but the quality is so good that I can see myself coming back for sure. Plus, Tuesday nights they have half price pizzas. In other words, I think I’ve found a new night to go out for pizza!

Wow! Tried this place out last week-​what a great little place for pizzas and salads! Had the base pizza and the sausage pizza with caramelized onions, and the pear and candied walnut salad. Very tasty and fresh! They also have a really great cider too. The owners are super nice Aussies. We will definitely be back. We love supporting our small business owners! Go check them out!

Very cool new pizza place — Aussie owners again (2^nd new place this week!) — they were very nice and very friendly.
We started with the Pear and Rockets salad (Arugula, pears, local nuts, etc.) — it was really nice.
Ordered a couple of their wood fired pizzas — mine was the Spicy Snag (homemade sausage, carmelized onions… good stuff!) — crust was very good — nice char, leopard spots on the bottom, no flour or cornmeal, and most importantly, very tasty. Sauce was very nice as well.
After saving room for dessert (and boxing up leftover pizza and salad for lunch for later), we split the banana bread dessert — two pieces of scrumptious banana bread with two small scoops of local berry ice cream — not too big — just the right amount to top off a lovely evening.
Give this place a go!