Oregano's Pizza Bistro

Oregano's Pizza Bistro is a beloved Arizona-based restaurant chain renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Established in 1993 by Chicago native Mark Russell, the first location opened in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

Over the years, Oregano's has expanded to multiple locations across Arizona, including Gilbert, Tucson, and Tempe, offering a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of tastes.

Menu Highlights

The menu at Oregano's features a variety of Italian dishes, with a particular emphasis on pizza and pasta. Signature items include the Heckuva Slice, a generously sized pizza slice, and the Original Bollo Pasta, a customer favorite.

The restaurant also offers specialty thin-crust pizzas like the Bistro Classic, brushed with garlic butter and topped with Roma tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh basil, and four Italian cheeses.

For those seeking a heartier option, the Clark Street Meat Pizza is loaded with Chicago sausage, capicola, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and a blend of Wisconsin, Parmesan, and Parmano cheeses, finished with fresh basil.

In addition to its signature pizzas, Oregano's serves a variety of pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

The Stuffed Riga Tony features tubular rigatoni hand-stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese and Oregano’s herbs, covered with a creamy meat sauce, and finished with shredded Parmesan.

For dessert, the Pizza Cookie—a half-pound of chocolate chip cookie dough slightly baked and served with vanilla bean ice cream—is a popular choice among patrons.

Beverages

Oregano's also offers a selection of beverages, including draft and bottled beers, wines, and specialty cocktails.

Notable options include the Dirty Monkey, a blend of Parrot Bay Mango Rum, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, and island juices, and the Bistro Mule, available in various styles such as Moscow, Mexican, Tennessee, London, or Jamaican.

Locations

As of August 2025, Oregano's operates several locations across Arizona:

• Gilbert, AZ, USA
• Tucson, AZ, USA
• Tempe, AZ, USA

Each location offers a welcoming environment for guests to enjoy Oregano's flavorful dishes and authentic Italian experience.