July 31st, 2010
Cibo’s vs Bianco’s in Phoenix
Staying in Downtown Phoenix for business or for pleasure, you’ll want to check out Cibo Urban Pizzeria Caf ©. Located at 603 N. 5th Avenue, Cibo’s serves freshly baked hand-tossed pizzas; topped with the best organic produce, all imported from Italy such as the mozzarella, basil, smoked salmon and garlic, which all makes for the best pizza in Phoenix.
The owners, Tony and Karen Martingiglio converted an old 1913 house on 5th Avenue and Fillmore into a very cozy, romantic Italian caf ©; you can even see this lovely couple work right alongside the staff as they bus tables and greet new customers. Cibo’s has about 30 tables inside the house and about half that much outside on the beautifully romantic patio.
It’s a great place to take a date, small parties and a great place to take a potential business client. Their 12-inch pizza pies are a work of art, each one made by Guido Saccone, who earned his credentials in Caserta, just outside of Naples. The wonderful wine selection makes for a great night of conversation. The Bresaolaa salad or the pear salad offers a healthy alternative for those with different diet needs. For dessert, the mini crepes with berries and nutella topped with whipped cream make for a nice end of a great meal.
There’s another well known pizzeria located in downtown , next to some of the best Phoenix hotels , but you’ll have to wait in line, sometimes for 2 hours, then the staff pushes you out as soon as you’re done with your meal. At Cibo’s the pizza is just as good, you won’t have to wait as long and the staff is nothing but welcoming and you can stay as long as you like.

