Oregano’s Pizza


Ah late Christmas presents! A coworker took the crew out for pizza as a belated Christmas present. We decided to go to Oregano’s

Oregano’s is a local Arizona chain, although somewhat of a late-comer to the Phoenix market. I ate in one in Flagstaff many years ago and bemoaned the fact they didn’t have one closer to home.

Generally I’ve had stuffed pizzas, but today I decided to try the Chicago Thin crust.

The smallest they have is 14″ which they claim feeds 1-2. Unlike most pizza places where the estimate is overstated (“Our 8″ pizza serves 2” Ha!) Oregano’s is understated. Few single people of normal capacity could polish this pie off in one sitting.

The crust was very thin, but cooked and crisp throughout, with very little droopage (is that a word?) even on the center pieces.

It is cut into squares rather than slices and that just plain sucks no matter what pizza it is. The pieces in the middle just don’t have that crusty last bite to complete the experience – although they do make good pieces to give to others and pretend you’re sharing magnanimously.

Otherwise, good all around. Good crust, good pepperoni, good cheese, good sauce. A little salty.

I still prefer the stuffed pizza, but for that you’ve gotta wait the better part of an hour, so don’t order one if you’re dying for food right now.

Oregano’s always seems to be crowded, no matter which one you go to, so go at an off time or prepare to wait.

They have other items and, although I tend to go with pizza, their sandwiches are large and good.

14″ Pepperoni Pizza $10.74, cost per square inch: $0.07 (0.070).

Conclusion: Recommended.

Oregano’s Pizza
1008 E Camelback
(for other locations, see their website)

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