50 Best Italian Restaurants in Phoenix

“Great staff! Personable and knowledgeable employees, and the atmosphere is very welcoming!“

“Best in Phoenix for Mediterranean cuisine. I have been a regular since the day they opened.“

“We've always loved Boa but haven't been back for a while because we moved a bit farther away. A lot has changed, but it's still awesome. Excellent service, excellent food, and pretty reasonable pricing for the value. The atmosphere is still good, but the lighting seemed a little too bright to us. We liked it better when the lights were dimmer... used to feel more quaint and romantic.“

“Loved my SeaBass and great dinner with friends“

“the best of the best ... the pork chop brought me joy“

“Authentic, really fresh, and really tasty! Get Joe’s Italian sub with everything on it. I have to come back and try the tiramisu. They make everything from scratch. Nice folks, good ingredients. Cute, popular, but legit, spot to stop and get a taste of home (NY).“

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“As soon as I walked in the door I knew we landed at the right place. Old school family style authentic vibe. ALL of the staff are amazing. Welcoming, personable and great service (I have worked in hospitality the last 6 years). We were there for our anniversary and the waiter came out to serenade us! Our bartender stepped out as we were leaving to say good bye. The food was delicious! Bread, anti-pasto, all the entrees our party ordered all to perfection. 6 top and all the food was hot, pasta cooked perfectly. Truly the best. Wish I we had this place back home. To the owners and the entire staff 5+ stars and 👍👍👍👍👍“

“Best Italian food in Phoenix.“

“We had Times Square cater for my parents 70th bday celebration, for 55 people. from inquiring info, placing order, and pick up was flawless. and the food was a hit, DELICIOUS!! Thank you Time Square and staff for a great flawless experience!!“

“It was our first time at L'Amore. Totally enjoyed the experience. Service was top notch. We never felt rushed. Atmosphere is friendly neighborhood restaurant with an understated elegance. The meal was cooked to perfection and flavorful. Dessert was the topper - made with lemincello (my personal favorite) loved it. Can't wait to go back and repeat the experience.“

“Satisfaction and cravings!“

“Delicous food, happy, attentive, friendly service.“

“Great menu and quality team service care. Such a great experience! We highly recommend this place!“

“What’s not to like here? Everything is fresh and delicious. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly. The appetizers were yummy and just enough for our group. Calamari was a huge hit! Highly recommend. The team was attentive & friendly. We ❤️ everything about Alexi’s Grill.“

“Excellent place in high street. Order the hello peaches and the gentleman pie. Outstanding. Blaise was a great server.“

“Absolutely delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and a nice atmosphere. If this was in Tucson I'd probably be 200lbs heavier. Highly recommend!!!“

“This place was so cool!
Such a cute interior and we loved the atmosphere. It’s an upscale casual restaurant if that makes sense. Everything we ordered was delicious! Don’t skip the starter salad, The dressing was so so good!
We can’t wait to come back.
Oh and service was exceptional.“

“Great authentic Italian food. Salads, pizza and pasta dishes are great. Pinos is awesome and the staff provide quality service. Pino is from the same village in Italy as my mother. I am reminded a little bit of childhood meals when I come here.“

“Great service amazing Italian flair food. Super attractive atmosphere. Definitely will be coming back.. priced appropriately.“

“I LOVE Veggie Pizza with Hamburger & the Strawberry/Spinach salad from RD. Last night I tried the Lasagna!!! The BEST I've ever tasted. THEN, we had the cheesecake!!! YAY!!“

“Amazing Italian Market and Vincent is very welcoming!“

“This place has very tasty and clean food. Authentic and made with love. We have had the chicken kabob, beef kabob, lamb wrap, and the appetizer platter. All were excellent! The saffron rice is delicious and the Greek salads are also super fresh. Not to mention the service is super friendly! Love this place.“

“We love everything about Nellos. Fantastic service each and every time....Food is delish and consistent...Always friendly.“

“Everything was great ! Server, hostess, charcuterie and bruschetta board. Great music playing too!“

“My all time favorite Arizona pizza place and the staff at the Ahwatukee location rock. Bert does a fantastic job and the entire place is full of Rockstars and wonderful food. I go here at least once a week and love the food and atmosphere, maybe I'll go sometime when I'm not working and enjoy a cold beer. 😁“

“This place is amazing. I make sure to eat here every time I visit Phoenix. The food is awesome and the entertainment (including weekly bands) is also great. The staff, including the GM himself, really go out of their way to make sure all customers are happy and treated well. Stay away, however, if you prefer to be treated rudely.“

“I love pizza, and only a handful of places have ever made my bucket list. Since we were in Phoenix, I had to visit the GOAT, Chris Bianco.

Y'all... this place absolutely delivered. The staff, the food, the wine, and the desserts were all incredible. Special shoutout to Adam, our server, who made the entire experience even better with his outstanding hospitality.

I honestly can't say enough good things about this spot. Every part of the meal lived up to the hype and then some.

Bucket list: checked. ✅

Damn... what an experience.“

“We met another couple at North and didn’t know what to expect. We walked in and the hostesses were very friendly. They accommodated the fact that my husband has hearing aids so they put us at a corner booth. The food was absolutely ridiculous and we just had a great time. I would recommend north to anyone that would want to have a great upscale experience with a down town vibe.“

“Great Service! Great food! Highly recommended, our favorite date night spot since 2021“

“Excellent place in high street. Order the hello peaches and the gentleman pie. Outstanding. Blaise was a great server.“

“The food was incredible, the wine was decent and their selection of vegetarian options was excellent. Very friendly waiters and delicious cheesecake at the end!“

“AMAZING service! Ana was incredible, super friendly and made sure we got everything we wanted! Everything came out fast and hot even tho it’s Valentine’s day. Even as busy as this place was you wouldn’t be able to tell because of how quick everything was and there was no chaos. Will be back!“

“What a great experience. My wife, the poor thing, can never get her order to her right. We have been together a substantial amount of time relative to humans and in that time, twice her food has come out exactly the way she ordered it. Uncanny as it sounds I have been to hundreds of restaurants with her and have witnessed it first hand. I had to tell you that, to tell you this. Everything was excellent and exactly how we wanted it. Our waitress was incredible and I felt welcome because of her smile. You guys are doing great and the entire staff deserves an applause. Thanks everyone. All of your smiles and great attitude made this an evening of good vibes, great food, and a wonderful atmosphere!
A big fan“

“The food here is so good! We usually get pizza which we think is the best in Phoenix, but they have sandwiches and pasta dishes that we would like to try also. On our last visit there was a small ingredient left off of our pizza. When our server brought out our pizza she told us there was an error made and that the correct pizza was already in the oven. It was such a small item that we would have just accepted the pizza she brought out. But the new one was already in the oven and she brought it out for us to take home when we were finished eating. We considered that great service. They didn't ask us what we wanted them to do, they just did what was right. This place easily earns it's 5 stars!“

“Our server Bri took excellent care of us last night. We appreciated the nice pours of wine, and the food was just delicious! Every dish we had was our “favorite”, especially the Chicken Marsala and pasta All’Amtriciana. Already looking forward to next time. Thank you! :)“

“The owners Bill and Denise offer the best hospitality! they are so welcoming and it carries over to there staff. I loved the wine selection and the lasagna. The portion size was just right and was made fresh. I will definitely recommend Anzio's to others and I will return for another great experience!“

“I recently dined at PINO, a charming Italian restaurant located at 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 1070, Phoenix, AZ 85054.  The wood-fired pizza was exceptional, with a perfectly crisp crust and fresh toppings. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot for both casual meals and special occasions. The staff were attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. I highly recommend PINO for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine in the Phoenix area.“

“Best breakfast sandwiches around and the prices are very reasonable!!

Our go to orders are a croissant with egg cheese and sausage and an English muffin with egg cheese and sausage. They always taste fresh and homemade!!

The staff is always friendly when we are picking up our order.“

“Great homemade food! Very nice staff!“

“This is a casual dining, but it could definitely serve well for a special occasion. They have a large menu, gluten-free options, an amazing happy hour, and spectacular daily specials, like the spaghetti and meatballs. I really like their qood-fired pizzas. We'll definitely be back.“

“I came to Saint Pasta expecting a meal… I left spiritually healed.

Every dish looked like it was blessed by an Italian grandma who doesn’t play about her sauce. The rigatoni? Perfect. The Vodka Parm? Had me questioning every life decision that led me to eat frozen food before this. And don’t even get me started on that creamy pasta with the lemon—simple, but somehow life-changing.

Also, whoever decided to casually drop a cloud of ricotta on top of pasta deserves a raise immediately. That’s not a topping, that’s an experience.

10/10. No notes. I would fight someone over the last bite and then apologize because this place clearly made me a better person.

Saint Pasta, you didn’t just feed me… you changed me.“

“Loved the whole experience! Loved all the dishes we ordered with the four of us👍🏻“

“I've been in Phoenix for 20 years and have grown to completely dismiss most Italian restaurants here. I'm Italian and part of our culture is pressing very high expectations on Italian restaurants and always being disappointed. The experience I had at Avanti for my birthday this weekend completely blew away my expectations and involved some of the best food I've had in about 5-6 years. I'm super glad I had the Papardelle - Avanti has had the same pasta chef for over 40 years and it shines through in every bite. The appetizers, bread, salads, all of it was exquisite and stupendous and the environment and decor was soooo retro amazing. Finally the Tiramisu was made by angels. I haven't had a drink in 6 years and I got a slight buzz from it! 😅“

“Shocked how good the food was! Same with the service. Have a food allergy and the server let the Manager know. The Manager came out and asked for details. Then the chef and another cook brought out the food to ensure there was no contamination. Excellence.“

“Had a great experience here on a date. The last time I had been here was probably 10 years ago with my friend and his dad. Service was great, and the restaurant wasn't as packed as I expected for a Friday night. Highly recommend for good food and wine. We both left happily satisfied.“

“Good pie from Pat's Pizza Plus 🍕“

“Excellent slice, and I am looking forward to trying their calzone. Limited hours (11 - 3 Mon - Sat) and a location that I’d not close to work or work at home make scheduling a challenge.“

“Best restaurant in Arizona hands down“

“Delicious dinner! We came here for dinner because it was very close to the Hilton resort. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was so genuine and kind. I chose the sea bass special with tomatoes and capers. My husband had the shrimp Parmesan. Both dinners were spectacular.“