We had the Buffalo Chicken and Supreme pizzas last night with garlic Parmesan and bbq wings. The food was outta sight!! The only problem was someone walked in and took our order with the $108 including tip already paid. The new owner had it made again. Though we didn't appreciate having to wait with guests arriving, their service was exceptional. I hope they'll now ask for identification before handing over a big order. We'll definitely be back, as this was the best pizza and wings we've had a very long time. The new owner is a nice guy and we'd like to keep them in business.
Bob R.
Love this restaurant's dedication to pizza and the recent transfer of ownership has not skipped a beat. The pizza was substantial with generous toppings and hot out of the oven. Dough was delicious with a fresh tossed feel and flavor. Enjoyed a wonderful glass of wine while waiting for pizza to bake. Great ambiance and thoughtful considerate owners who genuinely appreciate the local support of the neighborhood. Love the remodled dining room in soft blues and yellows.
John S.
I have been getting pizza from Isa's Pizza for quite some time. There was an ownership change during the last year. It is not the same or as good as it once was. Having said that, the pizza is still good and I would recommend it.
Carmen Joseph
I used to love this place, especially for slices but the last several times I've gone in they have had minimum pizzas available. I mentioned it to the older man who works on the pizza side and he shrugged his shoulders and said "sorry" like he could care less. I won't be going back again.
Kristin Mackey
I used to eat at Isa’s all the time before becoming vegan. They had some of the best pizza in town. Needless to say i was excited to see they now have vegan cheese. (no vegan meats tho.) I was a little concerned by some of the recent reviews saying there was new ownership and worse pizza, but we took a chance and ordered a pie with vegan cheese, mushrooms, onions and jalapeños. Sadly the only thing on the pizza with any flavor at all was the jalapeño. Weirdly totally flavorless pizza, like eating a 3D printing of a pizza. i even salted a slice of pizza for the first time in my life and it still had no flavor. The crust was crunchy but absolutely flavorless somehow. Venezias is more expensive for a vegan pie but at least it tastes good. I always want to give restaurants props for having vegan options but this just wasn’t good, especially for $40 for a single pie. We each ate two slices because we were starving but the rest we’ll probably toss, which means we just spent $10 a slice on bad pizza.
Calandra Jackson
This food was awesome. The atmosphere was superb. My son's school poster was displayed that's what bought us there but will return just for the pizza
Catherine M.
Normally I get a slice and a Stubborn. Today I tried the Buffalo Chicken Calzone. Huge. Easily shared by two adults and a great value. Outer crust was crisp without being hard while inside was wonderful.
Lola S.
This is the first time I've eaten at this place since a change in ownership. I really don't want to ever review anything poorly when it's my neighborhood, and we depend on businesses bringing stability and value. Sadly, this will be my last time coming in. The pizza is totally different than Isas before the change in ownership- which would be ok if it was good, or even acceptable. It is neither. This will be my last time coming here. I feel sad, like I'm grieving the loss of a friend. The former owners were from New York and made the best pizza in the valley. We ordered a cheese pizza today tonight. It looked, felt and tasted like cardboard. No exaggeration, I'm uploading a photo. The sauce tasted like sugar, the cheese lacked salt and the dough was inedible. I can't believe how bad it was. Even the pizza box is ugly now. This was previously an anchor establishment in our neighborhood. Always delicious and dependable. What a terrible sadness.
aftertheory80
Isa’s was the best “New York style” pizza in Phoenix. Take it from me, I’m an expert. But now with new ownership, it’s quiet awful. The pie was overcooked and crunchy. Perhaps the new owners are using cheaper ingredients and don’t have the passion or the craft down. If this place is still going to call itself “New York style” than they need to clarify “Upstate New York Hick Town Style” not NYC style. It’s uncanny how “authentic” the pizza was in the past. And I hate using the word, “authentic”. Just look at this garbage new ownership is trying to pass off as good and legit. Look at that garbage crust. If I want mediocre garbage, I’ll just go to Barro’s, Venezia’s, or NYPD (New York Pizza Division).RIP Isa's! But my Family will rest easy. We live in the city of Chris Bianco/Pizzeria Bianco.
Blake C.
Not sure what happened but this used to be some of the best NY style pizza in the valley; perfect crust, generous toppings and quality ingredients. Sad to say but it now reminds me of what I'd get at Chuck E Cheese. Please go back to the old recipes...I'd love to be a regular customer again.
Hate leaving bad reviews, but don't waste your hard earned money on this pizza. It gets worse every time I give it another chance. Yesterday we ordered a large half pepperoni half sausage. Opened the box to get a slice and there was no cheese. A couple months ago they were cheap on the pepperoni, 13 pieces on a large. For $26 a pie I'm going elsewhere. Management please take control and train your pie makers, I s a frickin pizza. For $26, put the right amount of ingredients on it. Some advice to customers. Open the box right there and check your pizza. That's what I didn't do.
Lisa Russell
Very sad, Isa Pizza has been sold. New owners do not care about maintaining the quality of the pizza that was once phenomenal. Recipe has changed, sauce and dough are now sub par. No longer authentic East Coast pizza, is now ordinary low budget pizza you can get from any pizza shop in Phoenix.Been coming here for years, sadly today was the last time I eat at Isa pizza.
Jennifer P.
The pizza and ingredients used to be great, now the ingredients seem cheap, old and of poor quality. The pizza was way undercooked and chewy, the sauce was very weird and very sweet. The antipasto salad was old and wilted, the colors were all off as was the flavor. The chicken wings were really good and flavorful, cooked perfectly. Maybe it was a really off day for them.
Brad Kingston
This place was a fraud. The pizza was nothing even close to NY besides the shape. Way too much cheese, flour on the crust and chewy crust. One slice was $3,50. What a waste of time.
Brad W.
I keep reading about new owners and poor pizza. I met the owner, but I have no idea if he was new or not. One thing was certain was that this pizza was miserable. It also seemed like the one guy making the food should be retired or in a nursing home. The cheese slice was loaded with cheese and the pizza was undercooked with flour still on the bottom of the crust. Owner seems nice. But more into profit than authenticity.
We had the Buffalo Chicken and Supreme pizzas last night with garlic Parmesan and bbq wings. The food was outta sight!! The only problem was someone walked in and took our order with the $108 including tip already paid. The new owner had it made again. Though we didn't appreciate having to wait with guests arriving, their service was exceptional. I hope they'll now ask for identification before handing over a big order. We'll definitely be back, as this was the best pizza and wings we've had a very long time. The new owner is a nice guy and we'd like to keep them in business.
Love this restaurant's dedication to pizza and the recent transfer of ownership has not skipped a beat. The pizza was substantial with generous toppings and hot out of the oven. Dough was delicious with a fresh tossed feel and flavor. Enjoyed a wonderful glass of wine while waiting for pizza to bake. Great ambiance and thoughtful considerate owners who genuinely appreciate the local support of the neighborhood. Love the remodled dining room in soft blues and yellows.
I have been getting pizza from Isa's Pizza for quite some time. There was an ownership change during the last year. It is not the same or as good as it once was. Having said that, the pizza is still good and I would recommend it.
I used to love this place, especially for slices but the last several times I've gone in they have had minimum pizzas available. I mentioned it to the older man who works on the pizza side and he shrugged his shoulders and said "sorry" like he could care less. I won't be going back again.
I used to eat at Isa’s all the time before becoming vegan. They had some of the best pizza in town. Needless to say i was excited to see they now have vegan cheese. (no vegan meats tho.) I was a little concerned by some of the recent reviews saying there was new ownership and worse pizza, but we took a chance and ordered a pie with vegan cheese, mushrooms, onions and jalapeños. Sadly the only thing on the pizza with any flavor at all was the jalapeño. Weirdly totally flavorless pizza, like eating a 3D printing of a pizza. i even salted a slice of pizza for the first time in my life and it still had no flavor. The crust was crunchy but absolutely flavorless somehow. Venezias is more expensive for a vegan pie but at least it tastes good. I always want to give restaurants props for having vegan options but this just wasn’t good, especially for $40 for a single pie. We each ate two slices because we were starving but the rest we’ll probably toss, which means we just spent $10 a slice on bad pizza.
This food was awesome. The atmosphere was superb. My son's school poster was displayed that's what bought us there but will return just for the pizza
Normally I get a slice and a Stubborn. Today I tried the Buffalo Chicken Calzone. Huge. Easily shared by two adults and a great value. Outer crust was crisp without being hard while inside was wonderful.
This is the first time I've eaten at this place since a change in ownership. I really don't want to ever review anything poorly when it's my neighborhood, and we depend on businesses bringing stability and value. Sadly, this will be my last time coming in. The pizza is totally different than Isas before the change in ownership- which would be ok if it was good, or even acceptable. It is neither. This will be my last time coming here. I feel sad, like I'm grieving the loss of a friend. The former owners were from New York and made the best pizza in the valley. We ordered a cheese pizza today tonight. It looked, felt and tasted like cardboard. No exaggeration, I'm uploading a photo. The sauce tasted like sugar, the cheese lacked salt and the dough was inedible. I can't believe how bad it was. Even the pizza box is ugly now. This was previously an anchor establishment in our neighborhood. Always delicious and dependable. What a terrible sadness.
Isa’s was the best “New York style” pizza in Phoenix. Take it from me, I’m an expert. But now with new ownership, it’s quiet awful. The pie was overcooked and crunchy. Perhaps the new owners are using cheaper ingredients and don’t have the passion or the craft down. If this place is still going to call itself “New York style” than they need to clarify “Upstate New York Hick Town Style” not NYC style. It’s uncanny how “authentic” the pizza was in the past. And I hate using the word, “authentic”. Just look at this garbage new ownership is trying to pass off as good and legit. Look at that garbage crust. If I want mediocre garbage, I’ll just go to Barro’s, Venezia’s, or NYPD (New York Pizza Division).RIP Isa's! But my Family will rest easy. We live in the city of Chris Bianco/Pizzeria Bianco.
Not sure what happened but this used to be some of the best NY style pizza in the valley; perfect crust, generous toppings and quality ingredients. Sad to say but it now reminds me of what I'd get at Chuck E Cheese. Please go back to the old recipes...I'd love to be a regular customer again.
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Hate leaving bad reviews, but don't waste your hard earned money on this pizza. It gets worse every time I give it another chance. Yesterday we ordered a large half pepperoni half sausage. Opened the box to get a slice and there was no cheese. A couple months ago they were cheap on the pepperoni, 13 pieces on a large. For $26 a pie I'm going elsewhere. Management please take control and train your pie makers, I s a frickin pizza. For $26, put the right amount of ingredients on it. Some advice to customers. Open the box right there and check your pizza. That's what I didn't do.
Very sad, Isa Pizza has been sold. New owners do not care about maintaining the quality of the pizza that was once phenomenal. Recipe has changed, sauce and dough are now sub par. No longer authentic East Coast pizza, is now ordinary low budget pizza you can get from any pizza shop in Phoenix.Been coming here for years, sadly today was the last time I eat at Isa pizza.
The pizza and ingredients used to be great, now the ingredients seem cheap, old and of poor quality. The pizza was way undercooked and chewy, the sauce was very weird and very sweet. The antipasto salad was old and wilted, the colors were all off as was the flavor. The chicken wings were really good and flavorful, cooked perfectly. Maybe it was a really off day for them.
This place was a fraud. The pizza was nothing even close to NY besides the shape. Way too much cheese, flour on the crust and chewy crust. One slice was $3,50. What a waste of time.
I keep reading about new owners and poor pizza. I met the owner, but I have no idea if he was new or not. One thing was certain was that this pizza was miserable. It also seemed like the one guy making the food should be retired or in a nursing home. The cheese slice was loaded with cheese and the pizza was undercooked with flour still on the bottom of the crust. Owner seems nice. But more into profit than authenticity.