Love the pizza. Love the Gelato bar. Get anything here--it will be amazing. Definitely in my top five places to eat in Hattiesburg. It has a cool, downtown atmosphere. It's laid back, but not super casual. We have date nights and kid nights here. My favorite thing about the pizza is the thin, crispy, wood-fired crust. My favorite flavor of Gelato is the pistachio, although all the flavors are wonderful and fresh-tasting. They'll let you try them all before buying, which makes the decision very hard. We like to walk around downtown after stuffing ourselves with pizza and Gelato. We always end up at Bianchi's for dinner, so the shops are always closed. But it's still nice to walk around the quiet streets. When the University is in session, you can usually follow the sounds of live music to a night spot.
(5)
David M.
Again and again we try to support this local pizza joint, and the only thing consistent with the experience is mediocre customer service. Our small house salad and small pizza were pretty good. Our beer was overpriced but cold. I checked in on yelp, and it mentioned I get a free dessert for checking in. I showed it to our simple, slightly slow waiter. He didn't know what yelp was and claimed he had never seen the coupon. after I explained the promotion for his restaurant to him, he asked his manager to help him. The Manager refused to take the coupon, and made the waiter return to us and explain the situation. The dessert was worth $4.95. Unacceptable. Terrible customer interaction and clearly no business acumen. It's time for natural selection to weed this one out. Maybe someone else who can stick a pizza in a brick oven will be smarter with their customer base. Also, don't charge $8 for the local brew. Disappointed is an understatement. 2/5 for decent food.
(2)
Chris S.
Nice little restaurant hidden downtown.its clean and comfortable. The servers are nice and attentive. The food is reasonably priced for any authentic Italian restaurant. I was happy to say I got what I paid for it was delicious. Definitely returning.
(4)
Rebecca S.
I got the worst food poisoning for my life here. It's really sad because I love to eat local and liked this place before this happen. For me I can just never take the risk again.
(1)
Jeff M.
So the food is pretty good. The artichoke dip is the bomb. The service is left wanting.. she is training someone new. But really snotty. I have never heard of a calzone that does not come standard with ricotta and mozzarella. No worries on the ricotta its kinda nasty, comes premixed with spinach. You lose that ricotta sweetness. But they charge the ricotta as extra. When I comment on it she says talk to where they know best. They moved here from italy. Are you serious. The tiramisu is so good. Waiting on calzone I will be back to let you know how that goes, I don't have high hopes. Well its pretty small for price. 3.5 stars on taste 2 on service.
(3)
MrsVen T.
Great pizza and appetizers but slow and below average service. This place would be amazing if the service was a bit better. Our waiter never returned after our order was placed. Luckily they have plenty of staff to wave down and get taken care of. The dough is light and amazing. The tiramisu is amazing! 4 stars on food! 2 stars on service.
(4)
Brittany O.
This place is a hidden treasure. I love there pizza. My boyfriend took me on a date here for the first time and I loved the look of the place. The waiter was really nice and very helpful. I will come back here again. The sweet tea is just right and the TVs are nice to watch. I love how they mixed old school art with new school.
(5)
Philip S.
What a great place. Great food, good drinks. A good beer selection. Even a Gelato bar. Manager Jeri and owner Tom try to get to know their customers. So first trip or one of many, you will always get the family treatment. Don't pass it up downtown!
(5)
Scott S.
Found this place passing through town. Had decent reviews and looked promising as we drove by. Inside on a Saturday evening there were more employees than customers, sorta sad, but ok... Place was clean, and waitress was prompt and courteous. We ordered a toasted ravioli appetizer and a pizza. Ravioli was so so, and tasted homemade but old. The pizza was pretty good in flavor. Not the best I've had, but better than some chain pizza place. The patio and drink specials are probably the draw (if there is one) for this place.
(3)
Nguyen L.
Not a real pizza fan, but they have pretty good pizza. Better then Pizza Hut. They also have a party room.
(4)
Kimberly J.
I was missing my Chicago Brick Oven pizza so I decided to try this place. The customer service was wonderful and the pizza was delicious! Will definitely return. Thanks to the owner for the complimentary Pizza Fritas!
(5)
Jenny R.
The crust on the pizza was lifeless, cheese overcooked. The calzone dry with same crust. The spinach artichoke dip was overwhelmed with onions. It's the autumn artwalk so it's crazy busy. The wait staff is very nice and fast, too. Wish the food was better :-/
(2)
Meggan H.
My husband and I found Bianchi's after a long, tiring day of cycling the entire (beautiful) Longleaf Trace. We were sore, tired and hungry, and Biachi's was perfect. Nothing too fancy. Super-satisfying. They had $1 PBR served in the can--perfect after such a long ride. And the pizza...mmmmmm!
(5)
Kristina W.
The only redeeming part of this experience was the eager, maybe even overly eager server, and the spinach and artichoke dip. This was great, and probably frozen but whatever. The bread served with it was yummy. When you walk into the place it's very depressing and nondescript. It was also a Saturday night and there was only one table outside, none in the front dining room. I remember my friend telling someone we would meet them in the bar. He led me back there and I'm wondering why the whole restaurant wasn't as cozy and cute as the back bar area. As I mentioned our served was overly eager which can be annoying, but is always better than an annoyed server who doesn't want to be there. Added bonus there was a manager type who just leers at you hanging out at the bar. The menu was weird. As I had never been there, I flipped to the back of the menu to read the story behind the restaurant. The pictures were great but the story was wordy and hard to follow. I believe there were only two appetizers on the menu, but our server let us know about the spinach and artichoke dip and the calamari. Of course we ordered the former after my friend told me they often run out, so it's a treat. They had a pretty decent beer and wine list, complete with $5 PBR pitchers. The "gourmet" pizzas weren't really gourmet. They seemed to just be random and odd combinations of ingredients thought to be different and gourmet. Duck and salmon on pizza? No. The pizza we got was bland. The sauce had no flavor and I could only taste acid. The crust and toppings weren't much better. The bread with the spinach and artichoke dip made me excited to try the actual pizza as it was a pizza type bread. Overall the pizza just wasn't impressive. I did like that they had cloth napkins. The server was good. There were TVs which is always great. We had a party of 4 seated at a 4 top table. By the time our pizza was brought out I realized we should have been at a 6 or 8 top. Unlike most every pizza place, even if they are trying to be gourmet, there wasn't a stand for the pizza so it was awkwardly on the table making everything squished and really limiting our space.
Having a wonderful meal on a sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting outside at Bianchi's. I love the decor and open air ambience. First time here and having the Prosciutto and Gorgonzola calzone, which is awesome, and almost as good as the Shrimp and Scallop calzone my companion is scarfing down. We started off with some very good calamari and finished the meal with an espresso gelato. Laid back but attentive service allowed us to enjoy the meal at our desired leisurely pace. Couldn't have been happier with the experience. Tom White has hit it out of the park with Bianchi's!
(5)
Justin H.
Probably one of the better places in town if you're looking for gourmet style za.
(4)
Grace M.
I've been here 3 times now, and I have been disappointed each time. I really want to like this place! I love supporting downtown Hattiesburg, and this restaurant has so much potential! I am giving it two stars because the staff is friendly and the ambience is traditional and warm. Each time I have visited, the wait time is incredible! I can't tell if the food just takes a long time to come out (50 minutes!) or if the waitstaff dropped it on the way to our table and the kitchen had to remake it. Either way, I am eating my menu (and thinking about leaving) by the time the food comes out. I have tried a few pizzas and pastas here. Each time, it is very dry. Not sure why... 3 times in a row?! I was very excited for this last try with the duck pizza. Again, so much potential! But it was dry and flavorless. The spaghetti and meatballs were just awful!! I have never been to an Italian restaurant that had pasta doused in marinara sauce. The meatballs were tiny and (surprise surprise) dry! I've noticed there is always a lot of staff standing around. Why do they have so many people working when the restaurant is empty? I see that people on Yelp have been giving this restaurant high ratings. Either they have never actually had delicious Italian food OR maybe management has changed in the last year and the quality has gone down. I heard Tabella's was good, maybe I'll try that next.
(2)
Alison L.
I'm from NY originally, and boy do I love pizza. Like, if I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I have eaten thousands of pizzas, in many states and countries. Ok, you get the idea, I like pizza. Anyway, I really, really liked Bianchi's! I had a delicious, thin-crust pizza with shrimp and... possibly arugula? I forgot exactly what was on it, but it kicked butt. A great combination of toppings on a delicate, carefully-baked crust. Too bad the inside isn't a bit nicer, but the outdoor seating right on Front Street is great.
(4)
Tanya D.
Hey I thought it was good! Probably the best meal I've had in Hattiesburg. I loved the thin crispy crust. The half portion of salad was a huge bowl and the dressing was nice and garlicy. I loved that I could get a slice of pizza with whatever toppings I wanted and it wasn't just some raw veggies tossed on an old slice of cheese. My companions enjoyed their eggplant Parmesan and fettucine. And I don't know why this place has 2$ signs. It was cheap. But maybe for Hattiesburg it's pricey considering there is pretty much only fast food or bar food. Our server was super nice too.
(4)
Dennis R.
Great thin crust pizza. The one dollar draft beer made it really special.
(4)
Steve T.
This is probably the BEST pizzeria place in Hattiesburg...that we have tried that resembles anything like a real pizza. I was told they were owned by the same people that own Brownstone's across the street. We'll be back again!
(3)
Jonathan C.
Was passing thru town, found it on Yelp, and checked it out. Love the ambiance. Pizza was of thin crust variety - not to everyone's taste, but I liked it. What I really liked was that the pizza was not greasy at all - a real plus, and unexpected. If you like your crust thin and crispy, this is a good choice.
(4)
Timothy J.
Ok, just got back from there & I have to say some of the items were good- some were bad; the ones I liked are the cesar salad & the ice tea- thats it. the pizzas i didnt like so much at all, my dad & i had The ciraci pizza- not anything I would order again, (it was very strong in taste) & the gallucci pizza was soooooo salty (i know italian meats like prosutto are very salty, however it was disgustingly sodium rich) So i ordered something else when I should have just paid & left. The waitress gave me attitude about the pizzas saltyness, she agreed half heartingly & rolled her eyes at me... Anyway, Only two fans were on in the WHOLE place & it was very uncomfortable because it was hot as hell inside so i talked to the manager chick about how very hot it was- turns out she is so cheap she won't turn the AC down at all, she admitted to me that her electric bill can get high- but she still refused to cool the place down properly . I will not be back again, ever- because they pretend that all of there food is great; it is NOT. (I've eaten at many places all around the world, so I know what good food is) my dad & i's toatal bill was $51.00!!!!!! way too expensive for a bad experience lol for real. Whoever said that this is a good place is out of there mind- it amazes me how very uneducated idiots would give this place a positive review- they couldnt be more wrong. i recommend that you totally avoid this place & go too olive garden or crescent city grill; (@ least now I know not to go there again... I guess)
(1)
Jay A.
This pizzaria is up scale (including the price). The pizzas and calzones are cooked in a wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Two of us split a 16" pizza (large) "Gallucci" with pancetta, prosciutto, sausage, lamb and cheese with marinara. We added extra cheese and anchovies. It was delicious and half of a large was just about perfect. We also had $4 pitchers of beer. Bianchi's has about eight draught beer choices.
(4)
Ryan B.
Thank God for Yelp. I stopped in Hattiesburg on a drive from Texas to Florida. (Hattiesburg, nice town, by the way. I'd like to see it in Spring.) Searched for "pizza and beer" and Yelp returned this golden nugget. The pizza was amazing, couldn't stop eating. "Must stop. So full. Can't. Too good to leave here. May never eat this good again." The thin crust let the toppings stand out, and they really took some daring moves with their toppings (goat, duck?!), and I must applaud them for that. Wonderful variations. Good beer selection, all the way from PBR to hand-crafted microbrews. I'll always remember you, Southern Pecan (beer).
(5)
Sonia C.
Pretty good pizza - not amazing, but about the best you'll find in Hattiesburg. The calzone wasn't very good. It had too much ricotta, and not enough mozzarella. The iced tea was good. Service was somewhat slow. I'd try it again, except for the calzone.
(3)
MC B.
Great Pizza and super friendly wait staff. Our party of four split two large salads and a large pepperoni pizza. The pizza was arguably one the best I've had. Open Hearth and super thin crust that was crispy on the ends, not too doughy. Yummy. The cook said come back it'll be better next time, can't imagine.
(4)
Gretchen A.
UG! Reading these reviews you would think we would have had a good experience. We were seated rather quickly then the nightmare began. Placed our order, and the server asked if we would like the spinach dip, we said yes but I am telling you don't do it! It was a watery mess of canned grossness. FYI Wal-Mart has a spinich dip in the deli that gross as it is tasts better than that mess. Anyways took forever to get our food, and our refills were compliments of my husband. Waiter wan't going to do it, so he got our refills. My son ordered the cheese pizza and all I have to say is where is the cheese? It kinda looked like frozen pizza from the microwave that was in for too long. I got a calzone it was barely cooked and somehow got prociutto in it. My husbands calzone was the opposite his was burnt on top. So the bill of $34 and some change came all I could think was yup shoulda gone to pizza hut they are cheaper and actually taste great compared to this mess of yuckness.
(1)
Karina S.
Love the pizza. Love the Gelato bar. Get anything here--it will be amazing. Definitely in my top five places to eat in Hattiesburg. It has a cool, downtown atmosphere. It's laid back, but not super casual. We have date nights and kid nights here. My favorite thing about the pizza is the thin, crispy, wood-fired crust. My favorite flavor of Gelato is the pistachio, although all the flavors are wonderful and fresh-tasting. They'll let you try them all before buying, which makes the decision very hard. We like to walk around downtown after stuffing ourselves with pizza and Gelato. We always end up at Bianchi's for dinner, so the shops are always closed. But it's still nice to walk around the quiet streets. When the University is in session, you can usually follow the sounds of live music to a night spot.
(5)
David M.
Again and again we try to support this local pizza joint, and the only thing consistent with the experience is mediocre customer service. Our small house salad and small pizza were pretty good. Our beer was overpriced but cold. I checked in on yelp, and it mentioned I get a free dessert for checking in. I showed it to our simple, slightly slow waiter. He didn't know what yelp was and claimed he had never seen the coupon. after I explained the promotion for his restaurant to him, he asked his manager to help him. The Manager refused to take the coupon, and made the waiter return to us and explain the situation. The dessert was worth $4.95. Unacceptable. Terrible customer interaction and clearly no business acumen. It's time for natural selection to weed this one out. Maybe someone else who can stick a pizza in a brick oven will be smarter with their customer base. Also, don't charge $8 for the local brew. Disappointed is an understatement. 2/5 for decent food.
(2)
Chris S.
Nice little restaurant hidden downtown.its clean and comfortable. The servers are nice and attentive. The food is reasonably priced for any authentic Italian restaurant. I was happy to say I got what I paid for it was delicious. Definitely returning.
(4)
Rebecca S.
I got the worst food poisoning for my life here. It's really sad because I love to eat local and liked this place before this happen. For me I can just never take the risk again.
(1)
Jeff M.
So the food is pretty good. The artichoke dip is the bomb. The service is left wanting.. she is training someone new. But really snotty. I have never heard of a calzone that does not come standard with ricotta and mozzarella. No worries on the ricotta its kinda nasty, comes premixed with spinach. You lose that ricotta sweetness. But they charge the ricotta as extra. When I comment on it she says talk to where they know best. They moved here from italy. Are you serious. The tiramisu is so good. Waiting on calzone I will be back to let you know how that goes, I don't have high hopes. Well its pretty small for price. 3.5 stars on taste 2 on service.
(3)
MrsVen T.
Great pizza and appetizers but slow and below average service. This place would be amazing if the service was a bit better. Our waiter never returned after our order was placed. Luckily they have plenty of staff to wave down and get taken care of. The dough is light and amazing. The tiramisu is amazing! 4 stars on food! 2 stars on service.
(4)
Brittany O.
This place is a hidden treasure. I love there pizza. My boyfriend took me on a date here for the first time and I loved the look of the place. The waiter was really nice and very helpful. I will come back here again. The sweet tea is just right and the TVs are nice to watch. I love how they mixed old school art with new school.
(5)
Philip S.
What a great place. Great food, good drinks. A good beer selection. Even a Gelato bar. Manager Jeri and owner Tom try to get to know their customers. So first trip or one of many, you will always get the family treatment. Don't pass it up downtown!
(5)
Scott S.
Found this place passing through town. Had decent reviews and looked promising as we drove by. Inside on a Saturday evening there were more employees than customers, sorta sad, but ok... Place was clean, and waitress was prompt and courteous. We ordered a toasted ravioli appetizer and a pizza. Ravioli was so so, and tasted homemade but old. The pizza was pretty good in flavor. Not the best I've had, but better than some chain pizza place. The patio and drink specials are probably the draw (if there is one) for this place.
(3)
Nguyen L.
Not a real pizza fan, but they have pretty good pizza. Better then Pizza Hut. They also have a party room.
(4)
Kimberly J.
I was missing my Chicago Brick Oven pizza so I decided to try this place. The customer service was wonderful and the pizza was delicious! Will definitely return. Thanks to the owner for the complimentary Pizza Fritas!
(5)
Jenny R.
The crust on the pizza was lifeless, cheese overcooked. The calzone dry with same crust. The spinach artichoke dip was overwhelmed with onions. It's the autumn artwalk so it's crazy busy. The wait staff is very nice and fast, too. Wish the food was better :-/
(2)
Meggan H.
My husband and I found Bianchi's after a long, tiring day of cycling the entire (beautiful) Longleaf Trace. We were sore, tired and hungry, and Biachi's was perfect. Nothing too fancy. Super-satisfying. They had $1 PBR served in the can--perfect after such a long ride. And the pizza...mmmmmm!
(5)
Kristina W.
The only redeeming part of this experience was the eager, maybe even overly eager server, and the spinach and artichoke dip. This was great, and probably frozen but whatever. The bread served with it was yummy. When you walk into the place it's very depressing and nondescript. It was also a Saturday night and there was only one table outside, none in the front dining room. I remember my friend telling someone we would meet them in the bar. He led me back there and I'm wondering why the whole restaurant wasn't as cozy and cute as the back bar area. As I mentioned our served was overly eager which can be annoying, but is always better than an annoyed server who doesn't want to be there. Added bonus there was a manager type who just leers at you hanging out at the bar. The menu was weird. As I had never been there, I flipped to the back of the menu to read the story behind the restaurant. The pictures were great but the story was wordy and hard to follow. I believe there were only two appetizers on the menu, but our server let us know about the spinach and artichoke dip and the calamari. Of course we ordered the former after my friend told me they often run out, so it's a treat. They had a pretty decent beer and wine list, complete with $5 PBR pitchers. The "gourmet" pizzas weren't really gourmet. They seemed to just be random and odd combinations of ingredients thought to be different and gourmet. Duck and salmon on pizza? No. The pizza we got was bland. The sauce had no flavor and I could only taste acid. The crust and toppings weren't much better. The bread with the spinach and artichoke dip made me excited to try the actual pizza as it was a pizza type bread. Overall the pizza just wasn't impressive. I did like that they had cloth napkins. The server was good. There were TVs which is always great. We had a party of 4 seated at a 4 top table. By the time our pizza was brought out I realized we should have been at a 6 or 8 top. Unlike most every pizza place, even if they are trying to be gourmet, there wasn't a stand for the pizza so it was awkwardly on the table making everything squished and really limiting our space.
Having a wonderful meal on a sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting outside at Bianchi's. I love the decor and open air ambience. First time here and having the Prosciutto and Gorgonzola calzone, which is awesome, and almost as good as the Shrimp and Scallop calzone my companion is scarfing down. We started off with some very good calamari and finished the meal with an espresso gelato. Laid back but attentive service allowed us to enjoy the meal at our desired leisurely pace. Couldn't have been happier with the experience. Tom White has hit it out of the park with Bianchi's!
(5)
Justin H.
Probably one of the better places in town if you're looking for gourmet style za.
(4)
Grace M.
I've been here 3 times now, and I have been disappointed each time. I really want to like this place! I love supporting downtown Hattiesburg, and this restaurant has so much potential! I am giving it two stars because the staff is friendly and the ambience is traditional and warm. Each time I have visited, the wait time is incredible! I can't tell if the food just takes a long time to come out (50 minutes!) or if the waitstaff dropped it on the way to our table and the kitchen had to remake it. Either way, I am eating my menu (and thinking about leaving) by the time the food comes out. I have tried a few pizzas and pastas here. Each time, it is very dry. Not sure why... 3 times in a row?! I was very excited for this last try with the duck pizza. Again, so much potential! But it was dry and flavorless. The spaghetti and meatballs were just awful!! I have never been to an Italian restaurant that had pasta doused in marinara sauce. The meatballs were tiny and (surprise surprise) dry! I've noticed there is always a lot of staff standing around. Why do they have so many people working when the restaurant is empty? I see that people on Yelp have been giving this restaurant high ratings. Either they have never actually had delicious Italian food OR maybe management has changed in the last year and the quality has gone down. I heard Tabella's was good, maybe I'll try that next.
(2)
Alison L.
I'm from NY originally, and boy do I love pizza. Like, if I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I have eaten thousands of pizzas, in many states and countries. Ok, you get the idea, I like pizza. Anyway, I really, really liked Bianchi's! I had a delicious, thin-crust pizza with shrimp and... possibly arugula? I forgot exactly what was on it, but it kicked butt. A great combination of toppings on a delicate, carefully-baked crust. Too bad the inside isn't a bit nicer, but the outdoor seating right on Front Street is great.
(4)
Tanya D.
Hey I thought it was good! Probably the best meal I've had in Hattiesburg. I loved the thin crispy crust. The half portion of salad was a huge bowl and the dressing was nice and garlicy. I loved that I could get a slice of pizza with whatever toppings I wanted and it wasn't just some raw veggies tossed on an old slice of cheese. My companions enjoyed their eggplant Parmesan and fettucine. And I don't know why this place has 2$ signs. It was cheap. But maybe for Hattiesburg it's pricey considering there is pretty much only fast food or bar food. Our server was super nice too.
(4)
Dennis R.
Great thin crust pizza. The one dollar draft beer made it really special.
(4)
Steve T.
This is probably the BEST pizzeria place in Hattiesburg...that we have tried that resembles anything like a real pizza. I was told they were owned by the same people that own Brownstone's across the street. We'll be back again!
(3)
Jonathan C.
Was passing thru town, found it on Yelp, and checked it out. Love the ambiance. Pizza was of thin crust variety - not to everyone's taste, but I liked it. What I really liked was that the pizza was not greasy at all - a real plus, and unexpected. If you like your crust thin and crispy, this is a good choice.
(4)
Timothy J.
Ok, just got back from there & I have to say some of the items were good- some were bad; the ones I liked are the cesar salad & the ice tea- thats it. the pizzas i didnt like so much at all, my dad & i had The ciraci pizza- not anything I would order again, (it was very strong in taste) & the gallucci pizza was soooooo salty (i know italian meats like prosutto are very salty, however it was disgustingly sodium rich) So i ordered something else when I should have just paid & left. The waitress gave me attitude about the pizzas saltyness, she agreed half heartingly & rolled her eyes at me... Anyway, Only two fans were on in the WHOLE place & it was very uncomfortable because it was hot as hell inside so i talked to the manager chick about how very hot it was- turns out she is so cheap she won't turn the AC down at all, she admitted to me that her electric bill can get high- but she still refused to cool the place down properly . I will not be back again, ever- because they pretend that all of there food is great; it is NOT. (I've eaten at many places all around the world, so I know what good food is) my dad & i's toatal bill was $51.00!!!!!! way too expensive for a bad experience lol for real. Whoever said that this is a good place is out of there mind- it amazes me how very uneducated idiots would give this place a positive review- they couldnt be more wrong. i recommend that you totally avoid this place & go too olive garden or crescent city grill; (@ least now I know not to go there again... I guess)
(1)
Jay A.
This pizzaria is up scale (including the price). The pizzas and calzones are cooked in a wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Two of us split a 16" pizza (large) "Gallucci" with pancetta, prosciutto, sausage, lamb and cheese with marinara. We added extra cheese and anchovies. It was delicious and half of a large was just about perfect. We also had $4 pitchers of beer. Bianchi's has about eight draught beer choices.
(4)
Ryan B.
Thank God for Yelp. I stopped in Hattiesburg on a drive from Texas to Florida. (Hattiesburg, nice town, by the way. I'd like to see it in Spring.) Searched for "pizza and beer" and Yelp returned this golden nugget. The pizza was amazing, couldn't stop eating. "Must stop. So full. Can't. Too good to leave here. May never eat this good again." The thin crust let the toppings stand out, and they really took some daring moves with their toppings (goat, duck?!), and I must applaud them for that. Wonderful variations. Good beer selection, all the way from PBR to hand-crafted microbrews. I'll always remember you, Southern Pecan (beer).
(5)
Sonia C.
Pretty good pizza - not amazing, but about the best you'll find in Hattiesburg. The calzone wasn't very good. It had too much ricotta, and not enough mozzarella. The iced tea was good. Service was somewhat slow. I'd try it again, except for the calzone.
(3)
MC B.
Great Pizza and super friendly wait staff. Our party of four split two large salads and a large pepperoni pizza. The pizza was arguably one the best I've had. Open Hearth and super thin crust that was crispy on the ends, not too doughy. Yummy. The cook said come back it'll be better next time, can't imagine.
(4)
Gretchen A.
UG! Reading these reviews you would think we would have had a good experience. We were seated rather quickly then the nightmare began. Placed our order, and the server asked if we would like the spinach dip, we said yes but I am telling you don't do it! It was a watery mess of canned grossness. FYI Wal-Mart has a spinich dip in the deli that gross as it is tasts better than that mess. Anyways took forever to get our food, and our refills were compliments of my husband. Waiter wan't going to do it, so he got our refills. My son ordered the cheese pizza and all I have to say is where is the cheese? It kinda looked like frozen pizza from the microwave that was in for too long. I got a calzone it was barely cooked and somehow got prociutto in it. My husbands calzone was the opposite his was burnt on top. So the bill of $34 and some change came all I could think was yup shoulda gone to pizza hut they are cheaper and actually taste great compared to this mess of yuckness.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Karina S.
Love the pizza. Love the Gelato bar. Get anything here--it will be amazing. Definitely in my top five places to eat in Hattiesburg. It has a cool, downtown atmosphere. It's laid back, but not super casual. We have date nights and kid nights here. My favorite thing about the pizza is the thin, crispy, wood-fired crust. My favorite flavor of Gelato is the pistachio, although all the flavors are wonderful and fresh-tasting. They'll let you try them all before buying, which makes the decision very hard. We like to walk around downtown after stuffing ourselves with pizza and Gelato. We always end up at Bianchi's for dinner, so the shops are always closed. But it's still nice to walk around the quiet streets. When the University is in session, you can usually follow the sounds of live music to a night spot.
(5)David M.
Again and again we try to support this local pizza joint, and the only thing consistent with the experience is mediocre customer service. Our small house salad and small pizza were pretty good. Our beer was overpriced but cold. I checked in on yelp, and it mentioned I get a free dessert for checking in. I showed it to our simple, slightly slow waiter. He didn't know what yelp was and claimed he had never seen the coupon. after I explained the promotion for his restaurant to him, he asked his manager to help him. The Manager refused to take the coupon, and made the waiter return to us and explain the situation. The dessert was worth $4.95. Unacceptable. Terrible customer interaction and clearly no business acumen. It's time for natural selection to weed this one out. Maybe someone else who can stick a pizza in a brick oven will be smarter with their customer base. Also, don't charge $8 for the local brew. Disappointed is an understatement. 2/5 for decent food.
(2)Chris S.
Nice little restaurant hidden downtown.its clean and comfortable. The servers are nice and attentive. The food is reasonably priced for any authentic Italian restaurant. I was happy to say I got what I paid for it was delicious. Definitely returning.
(4)Rebecca S.
I got the worst food poisoning for my life here. It's really sad because I love to eat local and liked this place before this happen. For me I can just never take the risk again.
(1)Jeff M.
So the food is pretty good. The artichoke dip is the bomb. The service is left wanting.. she is training someone new. But really snotty. I have never heard of a calzone that does not come standard with ricotta and mozzarella. No worries on the ricotta its kinda nasty, comes premixed with spinach. You lose that ricotta sweetness. But they charge the ricotta as extra. When I comment on it she says talk to where they know best. They moved here from italy. Are you serious. The tiramisu is so good. Waiting on calzone I will be back to let you know how that goes, I don't have high hopes. Well its pretty small for price. 3.5 stars on taste 2 on service.
(3)MrsVen T.
Great pizza and appetizers but slow and below average service. This place would be amazing if the service was a bit better. Our waiter never returned after our order was placed. Luckily they have plenty of staff to wave down and get taken care of. The dough is light and amazing. The tiramisu is amazing! 4 stars on food! 2 stars on service.
(4)Brittany O.
This place is a hidden treasure. I love there pizza. My boyfriend took me on a date here for the first time and I loved the look of the place. The waiter was really nice and very helpful. I will come back here again. The sweet tea is just right and the TVs are nice to watch. I love how they mixed old school art with new school.
(5)Philip S.
What a great place. Great food, good drinks. A good beer selection. Even a Gelato bar. Manager Jeri and owner Tom try to get to know their customers. So first trip or one of many, you will always get the family treatment. Don't pass it up downtown!
(5)Scott S.
Found this place passing through town. Had decent reviews and looked promising as we drove by. Inside on a Saturday evening there were more employees than customers, sorta sad, but ok... Place was clean, and waitress was prompt and courteous. We ordered a toasted ravioli appetizer and a pizza. Ravioli was so so, and tasted homemade but old. The pizza was pretty good in flavor. Not the best I've had, but better than some chain pizza place. The patio and drink specials are probably the draw (if there is one) for this place.
(3)Nguyen L.
Not a real pizza fan, but they have pretty good pizza. Better then Pizza Hut. They also have a party room.
(4)Kimberly J.
I was missing my Chicago Brick Oven pizza so I decided to try this place. The customer service was wonderful and the pizza was delicious! Will definitely return. Thanks to the owner for the complimentary Pizza Fritas!
(5)Jenny R.
The crust on the pizza was lifeless, cheese overcooked. The calzone dry with same crust. The spinach artichoke dip was overwhelmed with onions. It's the autumn artwalk so it's crazy busy. The wait staff is very nice and fast, too. Wish the food was better :-/
(2)Meggan H.
My husband and I found Bianchi's after a long, tiring day of cycling the entire (beautiful) Longleaf Trace. We were sore, tired and hungry, and Biachi's was perfect. Nothing too fancy. Super-satisfying. They had $1 PBR served in the can--perfect after such a long ride. And the pizza...mmmmmm!
(5)Kristina W.
The only redeeming part of this experience was the eager, maybe even overly eager server, and the spinach and artichoke dip. This was great, and probably frozen but whatever. The bread served with it was yummy. When you walk into the place it's very depressing and nondescript. It was also a Saturday night and there was only one table outside, none in the front dining room. I remember my friend telling someone we would meet them in the bar. He led me back there and I'm wondering why the whole restaurant wasn't as cozy and cute as the back bar area. As I mentioned our served was overly eager which can be annoying, but is always better than an annoyed server who doesn't want to be there. Added bonus there was a manager type who just leers at you hanging out at the bar. The menu was weird. As I had never been there, I flipped to the back of the menu to read the story behind the restaurant. The pictures were great but the story was wordy and hard to follow. I believe there were only two appetizers on the menu, but our server let us know about the spinach and artichoke dip and the calamari. Of course we ordered the former after my friend told me they often run out, so it's a treat. They had a pretty decent beer and wine list, complete with $5 PBR pitchers. The "gourmet" pizzas weren't really gourmet. They seemed to just be random and odd combinations of ingredients thought to be different and gourmet. Duck and salmon on pizza? No. The pizza we got was bland. The sauce had no flavor and I could only taste acid. The crust and toppings weren't much better. The bread with the spinach and artichoke dip made me excited to try the actual pizza as it was a pizza type bread. Overall the pizza just wasn't impressive. I did like that they had cloth napkins. The server was good. There were TVs which is always great. We had a party of 4 seated at a 4 top table. By the time our pizza was brought out I realized we should have been at a 6 or 8 top. Unlike most every pizza place, even if they are trying to be gourmet, there wasn't a stand for the pizza so it was awkwardly on the table making everything squished and really limiting our space.
(2)Melissa H.
This pizza and pasta restaurant was quite good. We enjoyed creating our own pasta dishes and particularly liked the rosa sauce. The shrimp were tiny but tasty, but the house made tortellini were stuffed with a divine cheese mix. Their pizza crust is crisp and enjoyable. Most restaurants' fried cheese isn't worth ordering, but here they are literally hand breading fresh mozzarella and sautéing in olive oil. Divine.
(4)John C.
Having a wonderful meal on a sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting outside at Bianchi's. I love the decor and open air ambience. First time here and having the Prosciutto and Gorgonzola calzone, which is awesome, and almost as good as the Shrimp and Scallop calzone my companion is scarfing down. We started off with some very good calamari and finished the meal with an espresso gelato. Laid back but attentive service allowed us to enjoy the meal at our desired leisurely pace. Couldn't have been happier with the experience. Tom White has hit it out of the park with Bianchi's!
(5)Justin H.
Probably one of the better places in town if you're looking for gourmet style za.
(4)Grace M.
I've been here 3 times now, and I have been disappointed each time. I really want to like this place! I love supporting downtown Hattiesburg, and this restaurant has so much potential! I am giving it two stars because the staff is friendly and the ambience is traditional and warm. Each time I have visited, the wait time is incredible! I can't tell if the food just takes a long time to come out (50 minutes!) or if the waitstaff dropped it on the way to our table and the kitchen had to remake it. Either way, I am eating my menu (and thinking about leaving) by the time the food comes out. I have tried a few pizzas and pastas here. Each time, it is very dry. Not sure why... 3 times in a row?! I was very excited for this last try with the duck pizza. Again, so much potential! But it was dry and flavorless. The spaghetti and meatballs were just awful!! I have never been to an Italian restaurant that had pasta doused in marinara sauce. The meatballs were tiny and (surprise surprise) dry! I've noticed there is always a lot of staff standing around. Why do they have so many people working when the restaurant is empty? I see that people on Yelp have been giving this restaurant high ratings. Either they have never actually had delicious Italian food OR maybe management has changed in the last year and the quality has gone down. I heard Tabella's was good, maybe I'll try that next.
(2)Alison L.
I'm from NY originally, and boy do I love pizza. Like, if I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I have eaten thousands of pizzas, in many states and countries. Ok, you get the idea, I like pizza. Anyway, I really, really liked Bianchi's! I had a delicious, thin-crust pizza with shrimp and... possibly arugula? I forgot exactly what was on it, but it kicked butt. A great combination of toppings on a delicate, carefully-baked crust. Too bad the inside isn't a bit nicer, but the outdoor seating right on Front Street is great.
(4)Tanya D.
Hey I thought it was good! Probably the best meal I've had in Hattiesburg. I loved the thin crispy crust. The half portion of salad was a huge bowl and the dressing was nice and garlicy. I loved that I could get a slice of pizza with whatever toppings I wanted and it wasn't just some raw veggies tossed on an old slice of cheese. My companions enjoyed their eggplant Parmesan and fettucine. And I don't know why this place has 2$ signs. It was cheap. But maybe for Hattiesburg it's pricey considering there is pretty much only fast food or bar food. Our server was super nice too.
(4)Dennis R.
Great thin crust pizza. The one dollar draft beer made it really special.
(4)Steve T.
This is probably the BEST pizzeria place in Hattiesburg...that we have tried that resembles anything like a real pizza. I was told they were owned by the same people that own Brownstone's across the street. We'll be back again!
(3)Jonathan C.
Was passing thru town, found it on Yelp, and checked it out. Love the ambiance. Pizza was of thin crust variety - not to everyone's taste, but I liked it. What I really liked was that the pizza was not greasy at all - a real plus, and unexpected. If you like your crust thin and crispy, this is a good choice.
(4)Timothy J.
Ok, just got back from there & I have to say some of the items were good- some were bad; the ones I liked are the cesar salad & the ice tea- thats it. the pizzas i didnt like so much at all, my dad & i had The ciraci pizza- not anything I would order again, (it was very strong in taste) & the gallucci pizza was soooooo salty (i know italian meats like prosutto are very salty, however it was disgustingly sodium rich) So i ordered something else when I should have just paid & left. The waitress gave me attitude about the pizzas saltyness, she agreed half heartingly & rolled her eyes at me... Anyway, Only two fans were on in the WHOLE place & it was very uncomfortable because it was hot as hell inside so i talked to the manager chick about how very hot it was- turns out she is so cheap she won't turn the AC down at all, she admitted to me that her electric bill can get high- but she still refused to cool the place down properly . I will not be back again, ever- because they pretend that all of there food is great; it is NOT. (I've eaten at many places all around the world, so I know what good food is) my dad & i's toatal bill was $51.00!!!!!! way too expensive for a bad experience lol for real. Whoever said that this is a good place is out of there mind- it amazes me how very uneducated idiots would give this place a positive review- they couldnt be more wrong. i recommend that you totally avoid this place & go too olive garden or crescent city grill; (@ least now I know not to go there again... I guess)
(1)Jay A.
This pizzaria is up scale (including the price). The pizzas and calzones are cooked in a wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Two of us split a 16" pizza (large) "Gallucci" with pancetta, prosciutto, sausage, lamb and cheese with marinara. We added extra cheese and anchovies. It was delicious and half of a large was just about perfect. We also had $4 pitchers of beer. Bianchi's has about eight draught beer choices.
(4)Ryan B.
Thank God for Yelp. I stopped in Hattiesburg on a drive from Texas to Florida. (Hattiesburg, nice town, by the way. I'd like to see it in Spring.) Searched for "pizza and beer" and Yelp returned this golden nugget. The pizza was amazing, couldn't stop eating. "Must stop. So full. Can't. Too good to leave here. May never eat this good again." The thin crust let the toppings stand out, and they really took some daring moves with their toppings (goat, duck?!), and I must applaud them for that. Wonderful variations. Good beer selection, all the way from PBR to hand-crafted microbrews. I'll always remember you, Southern Pecan (beer).
(5)Sonia C.
Pretty good pizza - not amazing, but about the best you'll find in Hattiesburg. The calzone wasn't very good. It had too much ricotta, and not enough mozzarella. The iced tea was good. Service was somewhat slow. I'd try it again, except for the calzone.
(3)MC B.
Great Pizza and super friendly wait staff. Our party of four split two large salads and a large pepperoni pizza. The pizza was arguably one the best I've had. Open Hearth and super thin crust that was crispy on the ends, not too doughy. Yummy. The cook said come back it'll be better next time, can't imagine.
(4)Gretchen A.
UG! Reading these reviews you would think we would have had a good experience. We were seated rather quickly then the nightmare began. Placed our order, and the server asked if we would like the spinach dip, we said yes but I am telling you don't do it! It was a watery mess of canned grossness. FYI Wal-Mart has a spinich dip in the deli that gross as it is tasts better than that mess. Anyways took forever to get our food, and our refills were compliments of my husband. Waiter wan't going to do it, so he got our refills. My son ordered the cheese pizza and all I have to say is where is the cheese? It kinda looked like frozen pizza from the microwave that was in for too long. I got a calzone it was barely cooked and somehow got prociutto in it. My husbands calzone was the opposite his was burnt on top. So the bill of $34 and some change came all I could think was yup shoulda gone to pizza hut they are cheaper and actually taste great compared to this mess of yuckness.
(1)Karina S.
Love the pizza. Love the Gelato bar. Get anything here--it will be amazing. Definitely in my top five places to eat in Hattiesburg. It has a cool, downtown atmosphere. It's laid back, but not super casual. We have date nights and kid nights here. My favorite thing about the pizza is the thin, crispy, wood-fired crust. My favorite flavor of Gelato is the pistachio, although all the flavors are wonderful and fresh-tasting. They'll let you try them all before buying, which makes the decision very hard. We like to walk around downtown after stuffing ourselves with pizza and Gelato. We always end up at Bianchi's for dinner, so the shops are always closed. But it's still nice to walk around the quiet streets. When the University is in session, you can usually follow the sounds of live music to a night spot.
(5)David M.
Again and again we try to support this local pizza joint, and the only thing consistent with the experience is mediocre customer service. Our small house salad and small pizza were pretty good. Our beer was overpriced but cold. I checked in on yelp, and it mentioned I get a free dessert for checking in. I showed it to our simple, slightly slow waiter. He didn't know what yelp was and claimed he had never seen the coupon. after I explained the promotion for his restaurant to him, he asked his manager to help him. The Manager refused to take the coupon, and made the waiter return to us and explain the situation. The dessert was worth $4.95. Unacceptable. Terrible customer interaction and clearly no business acumen. It's time for natural selection to weed this one out. Maybe someone else who can stick a pizza in a brick oven will be smarter with their customer base. Also, don't charge $8 for the local brew. Disappointed is an understatement. 2/5 for decent food.
(2)Chris S.
Nice little restaurant hidden downtown.its clean and comfortable. The servers are nice and attentive. The food is reasonably priced for any authentic Italian restaurant. I was happy to say I got what I paid for it was delicious. Definitely returning.
(4)Rebecca S.
I got the worst food poisoning for my life here. It's really sad because I love to eat local and liked this place before this happen. For me I can just never take the risk again.
(1)Jeff M.
So the food is pretty good. The artichoke dip is the bomb. The service is left wanting.. she is training someone new. But really snotty. I have never heard of a calzone that does not come standard with ricotta and mozzarella. No worries on the ricotta its kinda nasty, comes premixed with spinach. You lose that ricotta sweetness. But they charge the ricotta as extra. When I comment on it she says talk to where they know best. They moved here from italy. Are you serious. The tiramisu is so good. Waiting on calzone I will be back to let you know how that goes, I don't have high hopes. Well its pretty small for price. 3.5 stars on taste 2 on service.
(3)MrsVen T.
Great pizza and appetizers but slow and below average service. This place would be amazing if the service was a bit better. Our waiter never returned after our order was placed. Luckily they have plenty of staff to wave down and get taken care of. The dough is light and amazing. The tiramisu is amazing! 4 stars on food! 2 stars on service.
(4)Brittany O.
This place is a hidden treasure. I love there pizza. My boyfriend took me on a date here for the first time and I loved the look of the place. The waiter was really nice and very helpful. I will come back here again. The sweet tea is just right and the TVs are nice to watch. I love how they mixed old school art with new school.
(5)Philip S.
What a great place. Great food, good drinks. A good beer selection. Even a Gelato bar. Manager Jeri and owner Tom try to get to know their customers. So first trip or one of many, you will always get the family treatment. Don't pass it up downtown!
(5)Scott S.
Found this place passing through town. Had decent reviews and looked promising as we drove by. Inside on a Saturday evening there were more employees than customers, sorta sad, but ok... Place was clean, and waitress was prompt and courteous. We ordered a toasted ravioli appetizer and a pizza. Ravioli was so so, and tasted homemade but old. The pizza was pretty good in flavor. Not the best I've had, but better than some chain pizza place. The patio and drink specials are probably the draw (if there is one) for this place.
(3)Nguyen L.
Not a real pizza fan, but they have pretty good pizza. Better then Pizza Hut. They also have a party room.
(4)Kimberly J.
I was missing my Chicago Brick Oven pizza so I decided to try this place. The customer service was wonderful and the pizza was delicious! Will definitely return. Thanks to the owner for the complimentary Pizza Fritas!
(5)Jenny R.
The crust on the pizza was lifeless, cheese overcooked. The calzone dry with same crust. The spinach artichoke dip was overwhelmed with onions. It's the autumn artwalk so it's crazy busy. The wait staff is very nice and fast, too. Wish the food was better :-/
(2)Meggan H.
My husband and I found Bianchi's after a long, tiring day of cycling the entire (beautiful) Longleaf Trace. We were sore, tired and hungry, and Biachi's was perfect. Nothing too fancy. Super-satisfying. They had $1 PBR served in the can--perfect after such a long ride. And the pizza...mmmmmm!
(5)Kristina W.
The only redeeming part of this experience was the eager, maybe even overly eager server, and the spinach and artichoke dip. This was great, and probably frozen but whatever. The bread served with it was yummy. When you walk into the place it's very depressing and nondescript. It was also a Saturday night and there was only one table outside, none in the front dining room. I remember my friend telling someone we would meet them in the bar. He led me back there and I'm wondering why the whole restaurant wasn't as cozy and cute as the back bar area. As I mentioned our served was overly eager which can be annoying, but is always better than an annoyed server who doesn't want to be there. Added bonus there was a manager type who just leers at you hanging out at the bar. The menu was weird. As I had never been there, I flipped to the back of the menu to read the story behind the restaurant. The pictures were great but the story was wordy and hard to follow. I believe there were only two appetizers on the menu, but our server let us know about the spinach and artichoke dip and the calamari. Of course we ordered the former after my friend told me they often run out, so it's a treat. They had a pretty decent beer and wine list, complete with $5 PBR pitchers. The "gourmet" pizzas weren't really gourmet. They seemed to just be random and odd combinations of ingredients thought to be different and gourmet. Duck and salmon on pizza? No. The pizza we got was bland. The sauce had no flavor and I could only taste acid. The crust and toppings weren't much better. The bread with the spinach and artichoke dip made me excited to try the actual pizza as it was a pizza type bread. Overall the pizza just wasn't impressive. I did like that they had cloth napkins. The server was good. There were TVs which is always great. We had a party of 4 seated at a 4 top table. By the time our pizza was brought out I realized we should have been at a 6 or 8 top. Unlike most every pizza place, even if they are trying to be gourmet, there wasn't a stand for the pizza so it was awkwardly on the table making everything squished and really limiting our space.
(2)Melissa H.
This pizza and pasta restaurant was quite good. We enjoyed creating our own pasta dishes and particularly liked the rosa sauce. The shrimp were tiny but tasty, but the house made tortellini were stuffed with a divine cheese mix. Their pizza crust is crisp and enjoyable. Most restaurants' fried cheese isn't worth ordering, but here they are literally hand breading fresh mozzarella and sautéing in olive oil. Divine.
(4)John C.
Having a wonderful meal on a sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting outside at Bianchi's. I love the decor and open air ambience. First time here and having the Prosciutto and Gorgonzola calzone, which is awesome, and almost as good as the Shrimp and Scallop calzone my companion is scarfing down. We started off with some very good calamari and finished the meal with an espresso gelato. Laid back but attentive service allowed us to enjoy the meal at our desired leisurely pace. Couldn't have been happier with the experience. Tom White has hit it out of the park with Bianchi's!
(5)Justin H.
Probably one of the better places in town if you're looking for gourmet style za.
(4)Grace M.
I've been here 3 times now, and I have been disappointed each time. I really want to like this place! I love supporting downtown Hattiesburg, and this restaurant has so much potential! I am giving it two stars because the staff is friendly and the ambience is traditional and warm. Each time I have visited, the wait time is incredible! I can't tell if the food just takes a long time to come out (50 minutes!) or if the waitstaff dropped it on the way to our table and the kitchen had to remake it. Either way, I am eating my menu (and thinking about leaving) by the time the food comes out. I have tried a few pizzas and pastas here. Each time, it is very dry. Not sure why... 3 times in a row?! I was very excited for this last try with the duck pizza. Again, so much potential! But it was dry and flavorless. The spaghetti and meatballs were just awful!! I have never been to an Italian restaurant that had pasta doused in marinara sauce. The meatballs were tiny and (surprise surprise) dry! I've noticed there is always a lot of staff standing around. Why do they have so many people working when the restaurant is empty? I see that people on Yelp have been giving this restaurant high ratings. Either they have never actually had delicious Italian food OR maybe management has changed in the last year and the quality has gone down. I heard Tabella's was good, maybe I'll try that next.
(2)Alison L.
I'm from NY originally, and boy do I love pizza. Like, if I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I have eaten thousands of pizzas, in many states and countries. Ok, you get the idea, I like pizza. Anyway, I really, really liked Bianchi's! I had a delicious, thin-crust pizza with shrimp and... possibly arugula? I forgot exactly what was on it, but it kicked butt. A great combination of toppings on a delicate, carefully-baked crust. Too bad the inside isn't a bit nicer, but the outdoor seating right on Front Street is great.
(4)Tanya D.
Hey I thought it was good! Probably the best meal I've had in Hattiesburg. I loved the thin crispy crust. The half portion of salad was a huge bowl and the dressing was nice and garlicy. I loved that I could get a slice of pizza with whatever toppings I wanted and it wasn't just some raw veggies tossed on an old slice of cheese. My companions enjoyed their eggplant Parmesan and fettucine. And I don't know why this place has 2$ signs. It was cheap. But maybe for Hattiesburg it's pricey considering there is pretty much only fast food or bar food. Our server was super nice too.
(4)Dennis R.
Great thin crust pizza. The one dollar draft beer made it really special.
(4)Steve T.
This is probably the BEST pizzeria place in Hattiesburg...that we have tried that resembles anything like a real pizza. I was told they were owned by the same people that own Brownstone's across the street. We'll be back again!
(3)Jonathan C.
Was passing thru town, found it on Yelp, and checked it out. Love the ambiance. Pizza was of thin crust variety - not to everyone's taste, but I liked it. What I really liked was that the pizza was not greasy at all - a real plus, and unexpected. If you like your crust thin and crispy, this is a good choice.
(4)Timothy J.
Ok, just got back from there & I have to say some of the items were good- some were bad; the ones I liked are the cesar salad & the ice tea- thats it. the pizzas i didnt like so much at all, my dad & i had The ciraci pizza- not anything I would order again, (it was very strong in taste) & the gallucci pizza was soooooo salty (i know italian meats like prosutto are very salty, however it was disgustingly sodium rich) So i ordered something else when I should have just paid & left. The waitress gave me attitude about the pizzas saltyness, she agreed half heartingly & rolled her eyes at me... Anyway, Only two fans were on in the WHOLE place & it was very uncomfortable because it was hot as hell inside so i talked to the manager chick about how very hot it was- turns out she is so cheap she won't turn the AC down at all, she admitted to me that her electric bill can get high- but she still refused to cool the place down properly . I will not be back again, ever- because they pretend that all of there food is great; it is NOT. (I've eaten at many places all around the world, so I know what good food is) my dad & i's toatal bill was $51.00!!!!!! way too expensive for a bad experience lol for real. Whoever said that this is a good place is out of there mind- it amazes me how very uneducated idiots would give this place a positive review- they couldnt be more wrong. i recommend that you totally avoid this place & go too olive garden or crescent city grill; (@ least now I know not to go there again... I guess)
(1)Jay A.
This pizzaria is up scale (including the price). The pizzas and calzones are cooked in a wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Two of us split a 16" pizza (large) "Gallucci" with pancetta, prosciutto, sausage, lamb and cheese with marinara. We added extra cheese and anchovies. It was delicious and half of a large was just about perfect. We also had $4 pitchers of beer. Bianchi's has about eight draught beer choices.
(4)Ryan B.
Thank God for Yelp. I stopped in Hattiesburg on a drive from Texas to Florida. (Hattiesburg, nice town, by the way. I'd like to see it in Spring.) Searched for "pizza and beer" and Yelp returned this golden nugget. The pizza was amazing, couldn't stop eating. "Must stop. So full. Can't. Too good to leave here. May never eat this good again." The thin crust let the toppings stand out, and they really took some daring moves with their toppings (goat, duck?!), and I must applaud them for that. Wonderful variations. Good beer selection, all the way from PBR to hand-crafted microbrews. I'll always remember you, Southern Pecan (beer).
(5)Sonia C.
Pretty good pizza - not amazing, but about the best you'll find in Hattiesburg. The calzone wasn't very good. It had too much ricotta, and not enough mozzarella. The iced tea was good. Service was somewhat slow. I'd try it again, except for the calzone.
(3)MC B.
Great Pizza and super friendly wait staff. Our party of four split two large salads and a large pepperoni pizza. The pizza was arguably one the best I've had. Open Hearth and super thin crust that was crispy on the ends, not too doughy. Yummy. The cook said come back it'll be better next time, can't imagine.
(4)Gretchen A.
UG! Reading these reviews you would think we would have had a good experience. We were seated rather quickly then the nightmare began. Placed our order, and the server asked if we would like the spinach dip, we said yes but I am telling you don't do it! It was a watery mess of canned grossness. FYI Wal-Mart has a spinich dip in the deli that gross as it is tasts better than that mess. Anyways took forever to get our food, and our refills were compliments of my husband. Waiter wan't going to do it, so he got our refills. My son ordered the cheese pizza and all I have to say is where is the cheese? It kinda looked like frozen pizza from the microwave that was in for too long. I got a calzone it was barely cooked and somehow got prociutto in it. My husbands calzone was the opposite his was burnt on top. So the bill of $34 and some change came all I could think was yup shoulda gone to pizza hut they are cheaper and actually taste great compared to this mess of yuckness.
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