After a long waited update on my review, I'm happy to say that DeFalco's has won my tastebuds!…read more This is a local business that truly cares about their customers and values the quality of their food! From the deli selections and warm dishes to your overall experience. They want you to enjoy every last bite and interaction. My first experience with DeFalco's wasn't what I expected and I think it was because of the pesto sandwich that was overhyped online. However I shouldn't have been so quick to judge them off that one dish! The management team reached out right away and asked that I give them another go! And so I did!! We ordered two pizzas (Margherita and sausage) as well as their chicken pasta! Instantly obsessed and one of the best pizza I've had in Phoenix!! Thank you so much to the team at DeFalco's for caring for your customers and pouring love into the food and community!!

maybe i'm spoiled by Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica, but when you tell me you're an Italian…read moredeli/restaurant, i expect hot and cold items in a glass case that i can see when i first walk in, and a kitchen more front-facing, and open. i also want your restaurant to smell like food. we finally made it to the Falcon after many years of wanting to try it out. parking is pretty agreeable, with many spaces available. HOWEVER, after walking in on a fairly-busy Saturday, DeFalco's was not welcoming, no one greeted us, it was confusing, no clear line or organization to queue people to order/pick-up/ask questions/etc. it smelled of nothing, not food. the Denny's-like kitchen was in the back. the only thing front-facing was a few cold salads beyond the mass of people looking at menus and in general not knowing where to order or go. so it was tough to even get a looksy at that junk. i went to use the restroom before we ordered, as one does...there was a gentleman already using the one urinal, so i hopped into the stall to peepee, but unfortuntately the toilet had lots of poop stains all over the bowl. this is gross. i do not want to eat here and think about your poopy bathroom. not welcoming, not organized, too much visible poop. no, thank you. bye.

I went here on a whim craving pasta and was definitely not disappointed. The lady that assisted me…read morewas fantastic. I wish I got her name. This is all freshly made to order, not a sit down Restaurant just a to-go spot but this will be my new favorite place to grab food, On my way home from work. I cannot wait to come back. I had chicken piccata, and my daughter had the fettuccine Alfredo. Both were outstanding. I loved every bite, came with garlic bread that was toasted and delicious. Then I ended with a homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich, which was to die for. I cannot wait to go back!!! Thank you so much to the staff for making my meal and experience so great.

First time at Pasta Lovers. Was expecting a sit down restaurant, however it is only for takeout…read more Service was great, owner walked us through the details. I had the Rigatoni with meat sauce. Two offspring had Alfredo Fettuccini, and Meat Ravioli. All were served with Garlic Bread. Dishes had rave reviews. The portions were ample, except for the Ravioli. Overall a good experience. I don't usually order food for take out, but good to know Pasta Lovers is an option.

Walked in an average hungry and annoyed by lack of parking human- left saying Grazie and Ciao!!…read moreLove that the staff intermingled. They help each other and don't have any problems helping the tables out. Prosciutto Pizza was great. Perfect to share for two. Tasted great the day after too. Fettuccine Carbonara - the star of the night!! Chefs kiss. Not too salty, great pasta texture and overall enjoyable. Clean and cozy, ample space. Goodluck parking!! Highly recommend to pay $6 in the BMO parking garage and walk 2 mins to make life simpler.

This was our first time checking out this location after being regulars at the Old Town spot (so…read moresad it closed!). Happy to say this one totally lives up to it. The service was just as amazing, friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the food was just as fresh and delicious. Prices are still super reasonable, which makes it an even better go-to. Our favorite is the Forno 301 pizza, always a must-order. We also loved the wine selection, and of course, you can't skip the limoncello to finish. Highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious, affordable meal with great service!

Pizza was very good but kind of dissapointed there was no area for the pups/dogs…read more How can you advertise donatong to the shelter & pets welcome but no area for them. Makes no sense but over all its a great chill place Good food & drinks

Such a great concept for a restaurant!!! Met the cutest puppies and the food manages to hold…read moreup to the (adorable) expectations. Super satisfying vodka rigatoni! Nothing to really set it apart from others, but will hit the spot :)

This restaurant pulled me out of a bind when I needed to feed a group of 50, last minute. The food…read morearrived promptly, was plentiful and delicious! Thank you!

Holy cow! I got it to go so I can't rave too much about the decor. After a long week and my other…read morehalf out of town for work I wanted some Italian comfort food! And man did I find it! I did something I usually NEVER do due to the calorie count and ordered the pasta with Alfredo, I chose penne and added chicken. When I got home I noticed it was good pieces of fried chicken which at first I wasn't too sure about but man does it work! Rich and creamy pasta sauce probably the best I have ever had. Great menu! So vast if you can't find something you want to eat there .....well I don't know what to tell you! So much I want to try next visit!

A few locals at our resort recommended The Sicilian Butcher, and we're so glad we went! It was our…read morefirst visit, and we had such a good evening. The outdoor space is beautiful. We were greeted by the kindest gentleman at the door, who helped us to our seats and made us feel welcome right away. Then we met Lisa--a Jersey girl with Arizona in her heart! What a sweetheart. We laughed so much with her, and she made us feel like we'd known her for years. Honestly, we couldn't have imagined a better evening with her looking after us. Ask for her section if you go, and don't be shy about asking her for recommendations! The food was fresh and so delicious, and the portions were big! We shared the calamari, a side salad and lasagna, then finished with Italian cookies, tiramisu and a latte. Definitely consider sharing, and save room for dessert! We loved the food, the atmosphere and how welcome everyone made us feel. We've already been telling people to visit and ask for Lisa! Lisa, thank you for all the laughs and for making our night so special. The Sicilian Butcher is lucky to have you. We've fallen in love with Arizona, and this evening was one of the reasons why. Until we meet again!

My first visit to the restaurant, as I seen this passing through Glendale on our way home to…read moreNorthern Arizona from vacation. The service was good, however, I ordered the Ceasar Salad and Margherita Pizza for lunch. The lettuce in the salad was bitter and on the verge of turning yellow, the pizza was good, presentation could be better. The staff was courteous to oblige and correct the issue. Bakery side is lovely, Cannoli's are my favorite and they were scrumptious. Overall, it is a beautiful atmosphere, service was good, food could better for the price. I do plan on returning to the restaurant and bakery to try other menu items.

We came here with the whole family tonight to celebrate my father's birthday. 5 of us total…read more(including my 6 & 4 year old son and daughter). My husband and I had been once before for our anniversary and the food was incredible. Tonight really showed how much heart and love goes into this restaurant when a little boy peaked out from behind the wall & asked if my kids wanted to play with him as we waited to be seated. After making sure it was okay with who I'm assuming is the owner & family of the little boy, my kids went to the table he was at to color and play with him. Everyone was so kind and gracious with my kids, and the little boy Sebastian was the highlight of our night. He was such a sweet kid & the best little host. My kids had a great time with him as we waited for our food. I got the carbonara, my dad got the chicken pesto & my husband got a 3 meat penne. The kids got chicken tender and fries. Each dish was delicious and tasted authentic. The bruschetta dip was amazing. My husband doesn't normally like bruschetta, but how the flavors were balanced had him eating most of it. The bread was perfect, crisp outside with a softer inside. My carbonara was creamy and flavorful. Most carbonara upsets my stomach because of dairy (but I still order it anyway because it's my favorite), but how they made it here left me feeling satisfied without an upset stomach which is a huge win in my book! It warmed my heart to feel like my kids were welcomed in a restaurant with open arms when many restaurants view kids in general as a burden. We will definitely be back! Personally, we've never been to a restaurant that provided this quality of service and hospitality in addition to the best Italian food we've had at a more than reasonable cost! 10/10 recommend this to anyone!

Italian Restaurant located in Downtown Avondale. The…read morerestaurant is cute and the decorations are on theme for an Italian restaurant, but are not cheesy. They compliment the culture extremely well, and help set the atmosphere. When we went for lunch on a Sunday, it was pretty empty (only 1 other table). I would recommend not worrying about the low attendance. I think this has to do more with the fact that Downtown Avondale tends to be pretty empty. I think that they would do really well and be a lot busier if they were in a different location. The service was amazing, our server was attentive and gave out really good recommendations. While all the food was delicious...the free bread was my favorite. It was perfectly toasted and seasoned and included a brushetta topping on the side. I could have just ate that and would have been extremely happy. We ordered an appetizer of Calamari, it was a good portion size for the cost. The Calamari was well seasoned and crispy. I ordered the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli. It was flavorful with large pieces of mushroom mixed with the sauce. Even though it was a white cream sauce, the dish was suprisingly light, I would recommend trying it. The other two people I was with both ordered the Frutti de Mare. There was a good mixe and amount of seafood in the dish and the pasta was cooked perfectly. While the marinara sauce was good, I don't think it was something that was out of this world. I just think it needed a little more seasoning or some kind of kick to round it out. Overall, great restaurant and would recommend.

Gary, Once again.....PERFECTION. The food was fantastic,…read morethe ambiance was romantic and buzzy, and our server was extremely attentive. Your establishment is, hands down, top notch. I cannot say enough about how we are always treated like family, not customers. Thank you, we appreciate the love you put into your restaurant. Grade: A++++ -Pete

Absolutely loved the warm cozy ambiance of the place! We came for their Valentine's dinner and…read moreenjoy the live music and the rose was a nice touch. The food was edible but nothing really stood out outside of the romantic atmosphere, service and live music.

Cute and quaint spot with a beautiful outdoor space. I definitely plan on coming back when the…read moreweather cools down to enjoy the outdoor patio. For my drink, I ordered the Sgroppino Strawberry which was this delicious frozen drink. For our appetizer, we ordered the calamari which was tasty! For our main dish, we ordered the Provola e Pepe pizza which had tomato sauce, basil, smoked provola and black pepper.The flavor of the smoked cheese on the pizza was absolutely amazing! I cannot explain how delicious the pizza was!

First time at Cibo and it's right up there with places like Pizzeria Bianco and other artisan pizza…read moreplaces! Set in the cutest "neighborhood house" location, you'll usually find a long wait for one of their indoor tables but they have a ton of outdoor spots with misters for the cooler days. We started with calamari (amazing!) and then ordered the Lil Peppa and Capricciosa for pizzas. Add this place to your list next time!

Where to start. The customer service was great was able to get a table. A little loud but it's to…read morebe expected the pepperoni pie well done came out spectacular and tasted just the same. You can tell they put effort into their pies!

The Most 3-Star Pizza Experience Possible (And That's Okay)…read more Sometimes a restaurant is amazing. Sometimes it's terrible. And sometimes it's so perfectly average that it deserves recognition for staying firmly in the middle of the bell curve. That's kind of where Sauce landed for me. The pizza was solid enough for a lunch stop, but it felt like it was missing that extra something that makes you think about it later. Nothing was bad, nothing was wrong, it just lacked a little flavor punch. The prices were reasonable, which is becoming a rare and beautiful thing these days. The service was friendly, and while they do charge extra for ranch, I'll give them credit: they don't hand you a tiny thimble-sized container and call it a day. If you're paying for ranch, you're getting ranch. The ambiance is fine. Clean, casual, and perfectly functional for grabbing lunch. That said, this isn't the kind of place I'd pick for a long dinner catching up with friends or family. It's more of a "I'm hungry, I need food, and I have places to be" kind of restaurant. At the end of the day, you won't be upset that you stopped here. You'll get a decent meal, friendly service, and move on with your day. Will it change your life? No. Will you write home about it? Probably not. Will it successfully provide pizza during a time when you wanted pizza? Absolutely.