Forge Pizza

Forge Pizza in Phoenix officially closed business today 2÷1÷16. Sadly that spot on the Biltmore Shopping Center was not good for them.

We tried to get service on the dog friendly patio but were blatantly ignored by the staff. I guess you have to be inside and in their face before the employees will be encouraged to do their jobs.

Cheese curds are worth stopping your shopping! The pizza is very good. It’s different than most in a good way. We tried 3, Three cheese with arugula, mainlander and the house. The bar is stocked with Herradura repo, so I feel comfortable in there taste! I can’t wait to try more. The burger looks amazing…

One of my favorite spots at the Biltmore. Foods is great and the atmosphere is awesome. Indoor /​outdoor seating with firepits. James the bartender will make you feel at home with his charm and fantastic bartending skills.

We swung by here on a recent evening, hoping to find an undiscovered pizza mecca. Unfortunately, at least for Forge, they’re going to have to turn things up a few notches to avoid the risk of being branded just another generic pizza joint in Phoenix.
We started out with the cheese curds, which were okay. Although to me, they came off more like round-​shaped mozzarella sticks. Aren’t curds usually of the cheddar variant?
For pizzas, we ordered the usual margherita baseline and a roasted corn, due to our mutual love of the roasted corn pizza served at nearby Le Grand Orange. Honestly, neither one of them really impressed. The roasted corn wasn’t necessarily bad, it just wasn’t what we were expecting. Its overall dryness ruined it for us. The margherita, although better than the corn, just didn’t really leave a lasting impression. Either Forge hasn’t gotten their recipe right or whoever made the pizza completely botched them, as our crust was extremely salty — and I have a pretty high tolerance for salt.
We would have ordered their sole dessert option (dough nuts), but the server didn’t bother asking if we wanted any dessert. Hey, at least we didn’t have to wait an hour for the check like Forno301.
It was worth a try, but with so many other good places, I doubt we’ll be back.

I love the enthusiasm of the local scene in Phoenix and every time I go back, I have the privilege of visiting a recently opened spot. This place is casual, but solid. Very informal lay out– the cooks are in the corner next to the oven. We tried the wings and I can honestly say they are among the top five I have ever tasted. Not super oily, but with just enough spice to make you drool. The pizza (duh) is excellent. It is more of thin crust style, but I still wouldn’t call it neopolitan. The bottom of the crust has that slightly burned but not overcooked quality. It adds another element of flavor to an already very good pizza. The sauce is not overly sweet, the cheese is just right. The basil leaves on the margarita are fresh and crisp. They do deals here with wine and beer and I would recommend taking advantage of a drink special and sharing some quality pizza with good pals.

2 words… CHEESE CURDS!!! I found a groupon for this place and decided to give it a try. This place surprised us! A fun, modern, rustic place is a great break in this hotty toddy complex at the Biltmore. They had a small yet unique selection of beers and wine. My husband had the organic Honey and Basil beer, very good! I had the house red wine. We started with the Cheese Curds with marinara sauce… Best I’ve ever had! Would come here just for those. Luckily the pizza was delicious as well! We got the Mushroom And Sausage pizza and added Arugula. It’s a very small place where you can watch the cook make and bake your pizza in the brick fire oven! We can’t wait to go back and take some of our friends. And as usual… That patio… Can’t wait to enjoy that cute fire pit. If I had one bad thing to say it would be that the staff took a while to warm up to us. Not very friendly at first.

Nice ambience and friendly staff. But… The pizza is just ok… They claim to be Neapolitan accredited but the pizza does not meet that standard… It is much more main stream with a chewier crust, and non standard ingredients.
I n short, the pizza was ok but it is NOT Pomo… We tried the margarita pizza that had no tomato on it… The mushroom was tasty but not what we were looking for…
Decent bar and good beer selection…

I stumbled upon the Forge yesterday as I was walking through the mall looking for someplace interesting to eat. The humongous TV with a pre-​season football game and the attractive bar area called to me.
Ethan the server knew each menu item and beverage they had and recommended the Roasted Shishito Peppers. It was gonna be those or the Spicy Chicken Wings which were also calling. The Shishito Peppers won.
A pan of roasted peppers when it is 100 degrees outside sounds miserable but the recommended delicacies were fantastic. They were served with a lemon vinaigretty kind of sauce and you could not eat just one, or two or a half dozen. They weren’t spicy but I was warned they occasionally get a zinger.
I needed some spice so I ordered some wings as well and was not dissatisfied. The wings were complete with tips and the sauce was perfectly seasoned.
Great food, great service and a reasonable price. I will be back.

This place is so good. You have to try the watermelon salad you will not regret. Also the pizza = best crust ever!!!

So very good! Started with the shishito peppers. Delish, the lemon with the peppers was excellent.
The cheese curds. Get them. Get them again.
Pizzas: we had the corn and chorizo, the Fat Boy, and the spinach with prosciutto. They were all impeccable. The corn and chorizo had a little spice and the ricotta was smooth. The Fat Boy was spicy and meaty. I will go back and try every last thing on that menu.
Really great wine list too. Not pretentious. Great choices at good prices.
Don’t know who put this joint together but they did a great job.
Robby our waiter was fun and knowledgable. If he didn’t know the answer, he made up a good one!

Hands-​down the most amazing pizza yet with local craft beer and mixed drinks to make your dining experience a fantastic one!
The two Drinks you must try are the local craft desert swarm beer and the dark and stormy mixed drink. They are phenomenal!
They use only local fresh and natural ingredients that are made especially for them such as their sausage and pepperoni which you have to try.
Our server Josh was just as amazing. This was our first time here and he was extremely patient and helpful as well as vey attentive which made ALL the difference in a GOOD vs GREAT dining experience

As good as it gets.
The whole point of dining out is not just the food, not just the company and not just the ambience. It is a combination of all three.
Forge pizza had it all when we ate there on a Monday night.
First, we noticed the cleverly-​placed blackboard advertising the Monday night special which was a Margherita pizza and a bottle of wine for $ 20. Sounds like a perfect recipe for date night, especially with the NCAA basketball finals playing on a big screen TV in the background (Duke won).
We decided as a group that we were going to enjoy the outdoor patio so we found a table and sat. We were immediately welcomed by the waiter, Robbie, and the entertainment/​meal commenced.
As there were only four of us we decided to start with two pizzas and two bottles of Argentinian Malbec. Great choice. The special pizzas are 14 inches. Mmmmm!
We devoured those and decided that another special was required. So we ordered another.
That pizza bit the dust in no time and it was time for dessert. Homemade chocolate to die for and donut holes dipped in chocolate. Holy crap-​I am still drooling.
As we waded through our meal, our ever-​attendant waiter kept us entertained and not wanting for anything.
Five stars for everything.
Oh, and the pizza was pretty damn good too!

We came here for Margherita Monday — actually not a margarita paired with pizza (although that would probably be pretty awesome), but $ 20 for a bottle of wine (tonight an Argentinian malbec) and a margherita pizza. Two people could probably happily eat that amount on a date night, which averages out to $ 10/​person for pizza and a bottle of wine, which is an awesome price. A group of four of us downed three 14-​inch margherita pizzas and two bottles of wine as well as two desserts (chocolate flakes– homemade chocolate with nuts and coconut inside– and donut balls with coconut). This food really hit the spot. I would give the restaurant a ⁴⁄₅ star rating, except the service was outstanding, hence the 5 star rating.
Oh, side note — someone at a different table ordered some form of veggie curry and it smelled amazing. If you’re not a pizza fan, try the curry. I have no actual knowledge of how the curry tastes, but it smells delicious.
Major thanks to the waiter Bobby for making our night. He’s an absolutely outstanding waiter and we’ll definitely be requesting to sit in his section whenever we return.

The deal: margherita Monday pizza AND a bottle of wine for $ 20, DEAL. Wait, what’s the catch? Is it just one slice or just one glass?!? No?! A whole pizza and a whole bottle? Yes!
We had our choice of white or red wine with our pizza. This was a no brainer. Only red goes with margherita. The Malbec wine was from Argentina, and although it wasn’t a Malbec from Washington state, it was still very good.
The pizza was thin crust and yummy, and the waiter (Robbie) was fun, attentive, and laughed at our jokes, which gives him 5 stars for sure.
Chocolate for dessert was chocolate heaven and the donut holes dipped in chocolate sauce (the other dessert that we ordered) was also more chocolate heaven!
Our party of four had three rounds of the Monday night special, and we were able to walk home with one of the bottles that wasn’t uncorked. Technically, a party of two could just have one round, but we had at least one in our party who had not eaten lunch!
Great place. The fire pits will be very inviting in the winter months.

As far as pizza parlors go, this establishment ranks supreme on my palate.
The forge comes deliciously close to Pomo, in that their pizza is certified Neapolitan. From the wood burning Mugnaini that cooks the pizzas perfectly at 700 degrees, these thin but extremely flavorful slices give you an experience akin to a traditional Italian Pizzeria.
You may not be a pepperoni pizza fan, but a die hard cheese pizza lover converted to this pepperoni pizza (per recommendation of the server) and never looked back. It’s the savory play between the red onion and pepperoni, combined with the heat of the jalapenos, and the subtle sweetness of the San Marzano tomatoes. Bake the above on an unleavened dough that doesn’t come frozen or prepackaged, and you have an amazingly fresh tasting pizza.
Aside from the pizza offerings, there are surprisingly delectable plates to be enjoyed here. A healthy must try (especially for $ 6 during happy hour) is the arugula salad. A whole lot of crispy fresh green with the crunch of croutons and radishes, shaved Italian Grana cheese, Finished with an incredible lemon anchovy vinaigrette.
Love the crispy brussel sprouts and deep fried cheese curds, two polar opposites but both dishes that spell comfort and joy on the lips.
Intoxicants are always well made, balanced, and beautifully paired with their ingredients. I highly recommend the «Devil’s Slipper» with tequila, hibiscus, and agave.
Last but not least, service has always been fast and attentive. Servers actually like to chat and get to kn ow their patrons. Tey take the time to answer your questions and make recommendations. You feel welcome here, you can relax here, and enjoy the amazing music that is always playing in the industrial looking space. On my last visit I heard more than one Citizen Cope song.
I love it here — because on every visit they have gotten it all right. Food, service, ambiance, comfort, flavor.

The union is the walk way to these little cute, hippie trendy shops that leads to the forge pizza. I thought it was a great atmosphere and ambiance. I like the patio as well.
I had the Margherita pizza. It was really good. My boyfriend had the hot wings. He was so disappointed, it was bland and tasteless. :(the ranch wasn’t ranch. It was so run down. he didn’t like it.
The server was so slow. And it wasn’t even busy.

I don’t even know where to begin!
Food, ambiance, service, atmosphere, everything was above and beyond.
We were shopping at the Union and decided to stay there for dinner. Place looked great but since we never tried their food we were not sure what to expect. And then… What an amazing surprise…
The food was absolutely amazing. I had tomato basil soup, which was amazing. Then for the main course I ordered Baby Octopus that was served with mashed potatoes, old bay aioli and breadcrumbs. It was out of this world. The portion was really small but you do not want plate of entire octopus on it… just saying.
My boyfriend had Mushroom pizza with house made sausage, garlic and thyme. He was as well blown away. I had to have a piece because it looked so good and I didn’t want him to eat entire pizza by him self. The crust was awesome. It was tender but yet crispy throughout. It was full of flavors. I had to pick sausages out as I do not eat pork but he said they were the bomb.
Drinks were to die for as well. We had Ways&Means (bourbon, sweet vermouth, 2 bitters, maple) and High Tide (gin, orange, lime, mint). They were very different from each other but flavors were amazing on both.
Service was just out of this world as well. Our server was really helpful by explaining the Menu, checking on us in timely manner and getting us exactly what we needed when we needed it.
This is a kind of a place that I will keep going back to. They have a beautiful fire pit outside, which is perfect to have a drink by on the semi-​cold Phoenix nights.
Thank you unique but absolutely amazing Forge and crew, we will be coming back for sure!

Service, atmosphere and food get a thumbs up!
Three dinners ALL amazing will defiantly be back the Octopus plate was my favorite but followed closely by a great burger and pizza dough that was authentic

I absolutely loved my experience here today! Chloe was a perfect hostess and great example of customer service. The food was splendid and the service was top notch. I will be a frequent at this location!