Tucked away in Glendale, Arizona, La Piazza Al Forno has been serving up Mexican, Burger, and Pizza that’s good enough to land a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Sadly, La Piazza Al Forno has since permanently closed its doors.
The restaurant was featured in Season 6, Episode 4 — an episode called “A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice” that first aired in 2009. In fact, Guy Fieri liked it enough to come back — the restaurant appeared in 3 total episodes, including Season 32 (“Takeout: Flavortown Comes Home”), Season 33 (“Takeout: Worldwide Delivery”). The segment featured the kind of hearty, handcrafted sandwiches and burgers that have built a devoted following.
Customers consistently rave about their experience — the restaurant holds a 4.6-star rating on Google.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has been one of the Food Network’s most popular shows for nearly two decades, and a feature on the show often transforms a small, local restaurant into a destination. For La Piazza Al Forno in Glendale, Arizona, the exposure brought food lovers from across the region — and many who watched the episode made a point to stop by.
While the doors may be closed, La Piazza Al Forno is still remembered fondly by fans of the show and everyone who had the chance to eat there.
Status: Permanently Closed
Address: 5803 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: +1 623-847-3301
Website: http://www.orderlapiazzaalfornomenu.com/
As Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
La Piazza Al Forno was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 6, Episode 68 — “A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice” (aired April 27, 2009).
All Appearances
- Season 6, Episode 4 — “A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice” (April 27, 2009)
- Season 32, Episode 2 — “Takeout: Flavortown Comes Home” (April 24, 2020)
- Season 33, Episode 1 — “Takeout: Worldwide Delivery” (August 7, 2020)
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Cuisine: Mexican, Burger, Pizza