38 Best Italian Restaurants in Mesa

“We took our niece, who hails from Wisconsin, to Sam & Luca for dinner when she visited us a couple of months ago. None of the four members in our group had ever dined there before so we figured - why not try them out? Hands down that was the best decision we made that day. Having entered Sam & Luca we were immediately impressed by the warm Tuscan atmosphere. We ordered and shared a variety of food - calamari frittata, mozzarella sticks, and antipasto board to start - then came the tasty shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, chicken marsala, pan seared salmon, clams linguine, pappardelle bolognese, and grilled shrimp risotto. Finally, when could eat no more, we thought it only appropriate to finish off the evening with dessert and oh my, as the famous adage goes “that was the icing on the cake”! We found that the food was outrageously delicious! Adding to this, we also found the service to be exceptional - both the server and the manager - and actually, the rest of the staff there that evening were also quite friendly and very pleasant. Sam & Luca is now our favorite Italian bistro!“

“Aaron in the Mesa location has served us several times. He never fails to impress us with his proficiency and observational skills. Besides the great food there, he brings good, positive energy to this restaurant!“

“Top notch quality, great tasting, and the owners are so friendly! Feels like stopping by for lunch with the family. Will definitely be back ❤️🍝“

“Awesome place. Always loved the dinners here. Stopped by for lunch and found the best deal in town. A huge bowl of spaghetti w meatballs for $5. They didn't skimp on the portions or the quality. I highly recommend coming here.“

“un agradable lugar para convivir 100/100 recomendable“

“Top notch quality, great tasting, and the owners are so friendly! Feels like stopping by for lunch with the family. Will definitely be back ❤️🍝“

“My husband and I had dinner at your restaurant tonight. I wanted the chicken Parmesan but was told they deep fry it in the same oil as the shrimp etc.. instead of telling me that I just needed to pick something else for dinner the chef gave me an option of grilled chicken. To be honest I think I like it better grilled now. Our server was Winnie and she was very pleasant and took great care to make our experience wonderful. We will definitely be back.“

“Absolutely delicious Sunday brunch! Wonderful lunch and dinner menu as well. Everything we have tried has been SO good and nice proportions!! Seriously, we can’t say enough good things about this place.“

“BoomDaddy, we looked for something new and found this place. We are quite happy we checked it out. Excellent food, the service was superb and the food was out so quick. Great recipes that the owner spent lots of time on. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back to try the other selections.

-BowTie“

“We brought a group of 20 last night to your restaurant. We had an amazing time. Service was the best and our waitress is #1 Angie. Food was excellent and everyone tried different meals. I would highly recommend if you want a romantic evening or a large group they accommodate. Manager came and introduced himself . Definitely a 5 . We were there for 2 hours of dinner, drinks, and a social before heading back. Thank you👏“

“Amazing service. This is the best Olive Garden I have ever visited. The breadsticks were perfectly seasoned and cooked well. Not too salty or hard. The soups were all fresh and hot, with plenty of gnocchi in the chicken and gnocchi. My angel hair with meat sauce had plenty of sauce where other Olive Gardens skimp on the portion. Our server was amazing. The manager visited our table too and was great.“

“It was mine and my husband's first time here and we absolutely loved it. The manager came by multiple times to check and make sure that us and everyone around us had everything that we needed. They are in the middle of redoing the restaurant but it still looks very nice. There's so much to choose from when it comes to the food and it's really really good! We'll be back for sure!“

“The food is great! The Wait Servers are very attentive. Large portions are served. You'll have a lot to take home unless you go with the family.“

“I am told Mama Linda's is closed for the Summer. They are planning to expand and try for a liquor license and more seating. Pro Tip: Call to verify before making any lengthy drive!

I will miss the Texas sized portions of lasagna and her Italian wedding soup. Ditto for lemon cake! We will definitely return upon re-opening!

The real stars at this establishment were go to select staff. The maitre'd and his girlfriend / server were always delightful! Always happy to see us too! They deserve 10 stars!

So - as the lyrics go: "See You, In September" (or so I hope).“

“Delicious pizza and salad ... cute little place .. we will be back!!“

“So me and my buddy decided to come to Carrabba’s tonight. It was very nice and quiet inside. We had a waitress named Amanda. She was very easy going and was super nice and caring. I haven’t had a waitress this fantastic in a very long time.
I would only come back to this location bc of her!
The food was to die for and I couldn’t even finish it.
If you go to this location you should definitely get Amanda as ur waitress. You won’t regret it. She is outstanding!“

“Babbo is one of our favorites! We love how the environment is great for families, date night, or just getting dinner with some friends. The staff is very welcoming and helpful, and the food is delicious. Highlights for us were the Italian Sodas and the flexibility we were given to customize our order, taking their already amazing Creamy Lemon Ricotta but adding chicken and pesto - absolutely mouth watering.“

“🍕This Pizza is AMAZING!🍕 @ Times I Crave it and have to have a piece. 👨‍🍳🍕👩‍🍳 It is the BEST Pizza I've had in a Long Time. 😋 Yummy for My Tummy! 😋“

“A big thank you to Serena and Jeremy for making my mother’s birthday special this year! I called from central New York wondering if they could do something special, and they knocked it out of the park. You guys did amazing so thank you again“

“Great pizza! Once you've had sourdough crust, crispy on the bottom and pillowy on the end, you won't want to go back to tough or limp crust again! The waitress was prompt, smiling, and congenial. The acoustics we great. You could actually carry on conversation. Friends with hearing aids were thrilled. Didn't see any kids. We were there at noon. It's tucked away in a corner of an antique strip mall on the northwest corner of Main and Sossamon.“

“I literally did a happy dance after every bite!!! I ordered the cheese pizza and chicken carbonara, they were both so delicious!! The cheese pizza was thin, cheesy and perfect, I would say this is my favorite cheese pizza in the state so far. The carbonara was delicious, I added crushed red pepper to mine, because I love some heat!! The garlic bread dipped in Alfredo sauce from here, I swear I’d have it as my last meal, it was that delicious!!! Everything my family has tried for here was fantastic!!“

“Vengo spesso da voi per una pausa veloce e con i colleghi usiamo i buoni pasto Coverflex, ma non vi trovo nell’app; pensate di attivarli presto?“

“We’re from other states. My husband is from Texas and I am from Louisiana. We met on the pipeline and started our own business which keeps me returning to mesa Arizona 2-3 times a year. The steel mill has recommended this business and we love it! It’s a must stop every time! I can’t wait to eat here every time I’m in town! The people, atmosphere, and food is amazing!! Highly recommended to new visitors!!“

“Pizza Mart has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started coming here as a kid, and it was a staple during my high school years. Now, I love bringing my own family to share in the tradition.

The owners are absolutely fantastic—friendly, welcoming, and always making sure everyone feels at home. The food? Delicious and affordable. Whether it’s their perfectly crispy pizza or their unbeatable ice cream cones, there’s something for everyone to love.

What really sets Pizza Mart apart, though, is the experience. The old-school video games are a huge hit with my kids and bring back some great memories for me. It’s more than a meal; it’s a place to make memories.

If you’re looking for great food, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a touch of nostalgia, Pizza Mart is the place to go!“

“Welcomed the minute I walked in the door even though they were very busy. Families dining in, ordering and waiting for food and then others like me that ordered to go.
Pizzas were ready exactly when they said that they would be. Pizzas were great and even the kids ate the crust!
Will return over and over again.“

“Every time we go there the staff is so nice and friendly and the pizza 🍕 is so delicious“

“Food was excellent and the servers were great! I am looking forward to going back there to enjoy the patio dining!“

“We love Barros’ pizza! I could have it every day! 🤣🙌“

“i’m from new york and i can say it’s quite difficult finding a good pizza place out here in az and ever since ive found this gem, its my go-to for almost any occasion whether that’s throwing a party or having a movie night with friends. i recommend Venezia’s. for their pizza & wings. in the picture i got the sweet chili wings and bbq chicken pizza.“

“So glad Fazoli’s is back in AZ. I had a little of everything and it was all as amazing as I remembered!!“

“Milano's is an all around great restaurant from the food to the service we are never disappointed. Michael took care of us last night and he was great!! Cindy is always very good as well and makes you feel like family. If you haven't tried this place I don't think you will be disappointed.“

“Redline Pizzeria gots to be one of the best pizza shops in the east valley“

“I only gave 4 stars for service because it was a Friday night and it seemed like they were understaffed a little. There could, and probably is a good reason for that. We tried a new pizza… thin crust pepperoni with the hot honey drizzle! Let me tell you, it was 🔥🔥🔥“

“We love Nello’s and drove all the way over only to be told that they were slow and decided to close an hour and a half early tonight. We were disappointed for sure. There were other patrons that were turned away as well. We will call first from now on.“

“We've been going for at least 15 maybe 20 years, and I don't know what it is but the last six or 10 times we've been to San tan village location in Mesa location on higley and another one in Queen Creek it seems like the crust isn't as good as it used to be, I don't know if it's just us or if we're just tripping out..“

“very good food and very nice people love this place the pizza 🍕and wings are the best in az.“

“I've been a long time patron of Oregano's, and let me tell you, my family and I were absolutely impressed by the service our waiter, Blake, as well as management provided. Everything was delicious and quick. They set the gold standard today. Will definitely return!“