Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Coal-fired pizzeria in Park West, Peoria, Arizona.
Grimaldi's is a pizzeria in Peoria that prepares pizzas in a coal-fired brick oven heated to around 800 degrees Fahrenheit. The high heat creates charred crusts while melting fresh mozzarella to create the finished product.
The original Grimaldi's opened in the early 1990s beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. This Peoria location carries forward the established pizza tradition from that founding place.
The pizzas here follow Neapolitan tradition with hand-tossed dough and simple, high-quality toppings that reflect Italian pizza-making customs.
The space includes a covered outdoor seating area and a private dining room for groups. Operating hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, making it easy to plan a visit during the week.
The coal-fired oven gives the pizzas a distinctive smoky taste that gas ovens cannot replicate. This detail shapes the entire flavor experience in a noticeable way.
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