Deserto Pizzeria - West

Anne J 2 months ago

This place opens at noon. Was the first customers of the day. Upon walking in, we sat where we wanted to. The hosts came and got our drinks ( black tea and water because there wasn’t much of an option ) and appetizers before our main dish and dessert. She was kind and very respectful. We ordered the olives for appetizers, Roni and Margaritas pizza which were amazing. It was thin with puffy crust. Just the right amount of toppings. We got conollis for dessert, it was okay so about a two or three star. Overall, the food, environment, and service were excellent. Would like up come back again.

Phat Marshal 3 months ago

Our friends recommended this fabulous pizza 🍕 place and I’d have to say, I would recommend it as well. Everyone was so welcoming, and friendly. Brooke made amazing recommendations for wine. Our food that we ordered to go was amazing. The crust of the pizza had great flavor and texture alone with the fresh toppings made the flavor outstanding. Our meatballs were flavorful served with amazing bread. Try it out! You won’t be disappointed.

Bea 4 months ago

I’ve been here twice, and the appetizers are easily my favorite part of the menu. The bread is incredibly soft and fluffy, which made a great first impression. The pizza was decent, though it didn’t stand out as much to me personally. Overall, it’s a lovely spot for dining with friends or enjoying a casual date night.

Mark Jensen 5 months ago

I'm very happy to find a solid pizza joint in my neighborhood. I can't believe it took me two years to notice it (that's how long they've been on the west side). First, these are wood fired Napoli style pizzas. If you don't know what that is, look it up before you write a bad review complaining about how thin the crust is. The crust and the dough are very well executed and true to the style. This is not Pizza Hut. The menu is short, as it should be. They do a few apps and a few mains and they do them very well. While this is a pizza joint, it's apps easily qualify as upscale cuisine without the upscale prices you'd pay downtown for the same thing. I'm looking forward to trying some of their buratta apps on my next visit. The table next to me raved about them. I went simple and had the "Roni" pizza and marinated olives app. I would love it if they started stocking Cabernet Sauvignon. Goes good with a pizza. The "Anton Ego" review is hilarious, but I challenge Ego to name a better Napoletan pizza in town.

Voluptuous Vegan 11 months ago

Deserto Palo Verde is such a vibe — minimalistic, warm, and effortlessly cool. The decor is simple and clean with that understated desert aesthetic, and the open wood-fired oven adds the perfect touch of cozy ambiance. You can actually watch the chef working the pizzas, which gives the place that authentic, craft feel. It’s definitely not your typical pizza joint — think elevated, intentional, and beautifully done from start to finish. The menu impressed me with how many vegan options they had (love to see it!). The charred broccolini was delicious, and I tried the Funghi Carnitas pizza with red sauce, vegan cheese, and pickled onions — a combo I’d never had before, but it totally worked. Every bite was flavorful, balanced, and just the right amount of indulgent. This spot is the perfect mix of casual and elevated — chill enough for a low-key night out, but refined enough to feel special. I’d absolutely go back.