42 Best Italian Restaurants near Phoenix

“Great Food , friendly staff, great parking cant beat it .Love this place !!“

“Had the Italian deluxe sub today & it was amazing. Fresh ingredients, fresh bread. I loved it!!!!!“

“Ordered off of their catering menu for my wife's birthday. I purchased the Margharita Seafood Special with shrimp, scallops and lump crabmeat in a rose' cream sauce and it was excellent! The homemade meatballs jad everybody raving and their sausage, onions and peppers in marinara sauce was also great. Thankfully we had some left overs that we are still enjoying. Lastly was their Greek salad, very fresh and loaded with feta cheese. I definitely recommend these folks for your next lunch or dinner or when you need an event catered. Call and ask for Saul and he and the staff there will take great care of you!!“

“Great little Italian restaurant. Great food, small Italian atmosphere, very good prices. I would highly recommend it 👍“

“Delicious breakfast. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

“The food is authentic Italian and delicious!!! Great drinks. The staff is tremendous! Attentive and kind. Shout-out to Raven, Tim and Emilio! Always have leftover!“

“Great place ! All we ordered was absolutely deliciously and perfectly cooked ! Staff is very friendly and highly professional ! Thank you so much for great evening !“

“My husband and I have dined at Basta Pasta on numerous occasions, preferring to sit at the bar, and have never been disappointed. The service at the bar is excellent and the food is delicious. You get a lot of bang for your buck with the salad and breadsticks with the meal too. Drinks are always well made and we are never left waiting long for refills or food. The entire staff are always top-notch and on top of everything, professional, hardworking, and polite. We appreciate this local restaurant and will continue to frequent it. Desserts are also delicious. Also, the coffee drink I ordered had real whipped cream which was impressive.“

“Dinner with a large group. Our server, Lisa was great in handling all of our orders.“

“We expected good food, and that’s what we got. I judge things by that starting salad. It’s all in the details, with everything cut up into bite-sized pieces. My cousin opened with the lentil/sausage soup. Wonderful.And that’s just for the opener.

Our waiter Drew was spectacular—attentive without being overbearing. He was at the ready with each course in a timely manner, as well as refills on the drinks as needed. He also alerted us to a special deal whereby, if we ordered a take-home meal, we’d get $10 off. A great deal, especially since tomorrow is a holiday, and we don’t feel like cooking. His manner was affable in a most sincere way. That made the dinner even nicer.“

“This spot was exactly what I was looking for, a quick carryout pizza option that wasn’t the typical chain store experience, and overall I was really satisfied with what I got.

I stopped in around 3 PM, right after what I’m assuming was their lunch rush, so it was nice and quiet inside. The staff was very personable, friendly, and attentive from the moment I walked in. They do offer pizza by the slice, but since I came after lunch, there weren’t many slice options left, so I decided to order a 12-inch Margherita pizza instead.

Now, I will say, for me personally, $20 for a small Margherita pizza felt a little pricey, but the quality definitely stood apart from chain pizza spots. It tasted like a real Italian-style pizza. The crust was honestly my favorite part: crispy, flavorful, not too thin, and not overly thick or doughy either. Just a really good balance.

You could tell the sauce and ingredients were fresh, and overall the pizza was very good. I personally would’ve liked a little more cheese, but that’s a minor critique.

Overall, really good experience, and I’d definitely come back to try more of their plated menu items.“

“excellent pizza! love the option of buying by the slice! I will definitely be back and will be recommending this place!“

“Exceptional customer service and the best food in Nottingham! This Italian Delight Sensation truly deserves 5 stars for consistently delivering outstanding experiences.“

“I tried to leave a review and it won't post so I will try again. My family and I ate dinner inside on Friday night after seeing the trains. They were extremely busy but to our surprise the food didn't take very long and was just as good as always. Our server (also the manager I believe as she was helping the counter area, as well as getting change for the employees up there) is really why I wanted to write this review. Our son has special needs and wanted HER to pour his apple juice into his cup. Mind you the restaurant is packed and so was carry out, she poured his juice and kept coming around and filling it up a bit more for him throughout our meal. She was so busy but made us feel like the only customers there. She neatly boxed our pizza for us even though she was very busy and I told her she didn't have to do that for us. All in all was a great dinner, Amazing food and fantastic service. They do get very busy and you might wait a bit for a table but it is worth every second of the wait. You won't be disappointed. As far as carry out goes we were sitting right next to the carry out area and the line was across the mall and pizzas stacked on their oven. They were very busy but they seem to get through the line pretty fast so although you might have to wait a few mins to get to where you order the food is worth it. I would watch a man bring up bagged orders and then within a minute our server would check the bags hand certain ones to the people working carry out and yell a number I believe this was to get the people here already waiting their food right away. Seemed like they have a working system for this crazy time. So although the lines seem very long it wasn't bad at all. Our kids also loved the trains. Was the first year they are old enough to really enjoy them and enjoy them they did!“

“We went for a girls brunch today and it was such a great vibe. Wonderful DJ, Espresso Martini Bar and just overall chill vibes. We loved it and can’t wait to be back! Service was great and food was good!“

“Always a great experience. Great food. Great service. We always stop by when we are in the area.“

“Yesterday, I had a 'surprise" 25th wedding anniversary party for my daughter-and son-in-law. It was amazing. Everyone raved about the food. We used a "happy hour" set-up. The private room was set up perfectly. Michael and Kayleigh were attentive to any request of our guests. . The food was superb. The display was appealing to the eye. Everyone had so much fun. I highly recommend Casa Mia's for a casual dinner or a catered party. I thanks to Leah and Mark for all of their in the planning and on the day of the party. Casa Mia's made this a celebration to remember.“

“I walked into Scittano’s with the same expectation I have for most places on Falls Road: decent food, nothing life‑changing. But within five minutes, it was clear I had completely misjudged the situation. These guys aren’t running a restaurant — they’re running a performance.

The Arancini hit the table first. Perfectly crisp shell, molten interior, flavor calibrated with the precision of a venture pitch. This isn’t “fried rice balls.” This is a statement piece. It tells you, “Pay attention. We know exactly what we’re doing.”

Then the Italian cold cut shows up, and now the frame flips. Every other cold cut in Baltimore suddenly looks like it’s been phoning it in. The bread has structure. The meats have authority. The dressing has purpose. This sandwich doesn’t ask for your approval — it assumes it.

And the pizza… this is where Scittano’s closes the deal. The crust has that rare combination of confidence and restraint. The sauce is bright without trying too hard. The whole thing feels engineered, not assembled. It’s the kind of slice that makes you rethink your personal rankings.

Scittano’s isn’t competing with anyone. They’ve already won. The rest of us are just catching up.“

“My family and I are frequent diners at Il Basicilo, and it continues to be one of our favorite family owned restaurants. We love the freshness and authenticity of their food. On our recent visit, we ordered a vegetarian pizza, calamari, mozzarella, bruschetta, and veal spaghetti. Every dish was incredibly fresh and delicious. Our guests were so impressed that they plan to order from Il Basicilo for their daughter's upcoming birthday celebration. They have something for every palette!

A special thank you to Shahab and the entire family for consistently providing such an amazing dining experience. We always enjoy our visits and look forward to coming back again!“

“Randomly driving through Timonium on our way back to PA we were looking for food. Fuentes showed with good reviews and we stopped. Now once a month (sometimes more) we drive an hour back to Timonium for amazing food. We’ve even brought family down here. The italian food is plentiful and tasty but the fish and shrimp tacos are our favorite. A lovely couple owns the place and they cook all the food and they’ve always been kind to us. We hope to come here for many more years.“

“This was my 1st order from Pizza Sauce... I ordered two breakfast bowls and let me tell you they are huge! Easily enough to feed 4 adults. Fast delivery. Super tasty. And great prices!“

“Phenomenal pizza 🍕 Excellent service!!!!“

“Such a great visit! The last time we came to this Olive Garden (about two years ago), both the food and service fell short of expectations. However, this visit was an absolute 10/10 experience!
The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Our server, Mikai, was the epitome of professionalism and kindness. We could truly feel the difference compared to our last visit – the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff attentive, and everything exceeded our expectations.

We’re happy to see how much this location has improved. Definitely a great experience this time around!“

“excellent food, and service. will definitely return“

“Always great food & great service! The Manager Amad makes it a point that everyone’s experience is awesome!“

“This place was awesome!!! Both Brianna and Sydney were superrrrrr kind even giving us freebies like extra sauces for our wing because our group of 8 was indecisive on which flavor we wanted. She also did all the calculations for how much each individual would have to pay since we essentially split the order this was super helpful preventing any arguments and miscalculations. They also gave us the best deals without us looking for it on the menu we also took a photo with one of the employees (Brianna) who was super patient and kind the food is also amazing both the wings and the pizza came out nice and hot with the wings crunchy and juice and the cheese on the pizza stringy which was amazing after playin mini golf across the street! GO CHECK IT OUT!“

“Never been disappointed coming here🔥💯“

“Thank you for my free Birthday cheese pizza but I add 3 items $3.99“

“Pizza with sausage, mushrooms and onions!“

“Indoor and outdoor dinner“

“I love their subs and fresh dough pizza..everyone who works there is nice too“

“Great quality of food and service.“

“Ordered delivery a few weeks ago, although I have friends who regularly go here and rave about it. The steak and cheese sub is on point. It is enormous, overflowing with delicious steak and lots of toppings. There was so much steak, it was spilling out of the sub onto my plate! My friend wanted lasagna, and that's what I ordered. The delivery driver was there to pick up and deliver my order, but when she found out they didn't have lasagna, she was unable to fulfill it. This is the reason for the decrease in star rating. As soon as the order came in, the restaurant should have contacted me to offer an alternative choice. I ended up ordering baked ziti on the fly, knowing that my order would take longer to prepare.
The gluten-free pizza ordered by another friend came out perfectly done, and with the toppings she wanted.
Although I have not eaten at this location yet and I'm not familiar with the ambiance, I plan to visit here soon. I recommend visiting or getting carry-out. The steak sub is a keeper, and the baked ziti looked good, was substantial and heavy, and contained a lot of cheese.“

“Being among all the pleasant people the work there!!!“

“Best pizza in the area😋😋 We has lunch that actually supported regulation. 🍕

This visit to Ledo Pizza worked well for our family because the environment stayed calm, quiet, and manageable throughout the meal.

The booths being placed away from the ordering station made a huge difference for sensory regulation by reducing noise, movement, and crowd pressure. The overall pacing of the restaurant felt predictable and not overstimulating.

👉🏾We also appreciated having options like gluten-free choices, which helpa everyone feel included in the experience.

Most importantly, we felt welcomed and not judged while navigating the visit in the way that worked best for our family.

Approved ✔️“

“I’ve never had a bad pizza here.“

“good service, good food.“

“Great pizza & friendly service.“

“I didn’t know pizza bolis has flavored wings. I always get the Carolina or sweet chilli the wings is nice size and always delicious. The wings is saucy like how I like them and the customer service is always nice. The guys that work there is so nice. This is the only location I would definitely recommend on the west side.“

“Best pizza � I ever had in my life ��. I would recommend whoever has best taste and choice you may have a trial a square piece of pizza which is Ledo �“

“Great food, great service 💯💯“