This review is from early 2025, so things might be slightly different today vs then. BUT, still absolutely worth the review!! At that time, maybe things are better now, the wait was super long and there was no where really to wait... We just sat on a bench by the ice cream shop... I'm not taking off any stars because it was such a nice dining experience and everyone has kinks to work out!! The ambiance is higher class, with what I'd say a smaller seating area, which felt more intimate. Our conversations were not interrupted by anyone sitting near by. Our seats were comfortable and the little table lamp really added to the experience. We started with wines, which were crisp and delicious!! We shared a salad and each of us ordered a pasta dish. The pastas tasted freshly made with the perfect sauce!!! So yummy!! Totally recommend this spot!! read more

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First time last night. I think I've been to every Italian place in the Valley. Overall, I wasn't thrilled. I didn't care for the sauce; it wasn't sweet like my mother and grandmother made. Presentation was nice so that was good. My daughter and wife liked their meal. Negatives: 1. Canned soda and tea 2. Paper napkins 3. Tables are similar to a cafeteria, even though the restaurant was very nice and cordial 4. Bread comes out with the meal and it's nothing special Would I go again? Probably not. Too many other choices. Not trying to be mean, just constructive read more

This place was good. My friends and I had an evening reservation on a Saturday. It didn't seem super busy, but the dining room is on the smaller side, so I would probably recommend a reservation. The ambiance was intimate and cozy. They also offer a table side cheese wheel experience. I had picked out what I wanted to order before arriving, but was disappointed when I learned that the menu I had looked at was not the most current one. So I decided to order the Roasted Beet Salad and Fettuccine alla Bolognese. Both items were good and flavorful. We were given bread to eat with our entrees which was also good. I think most of my friends also enjoyed what they ordered. One of my friends ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Linguine which came with head on shrimp. That was an interesting experience. I would come back here and try other dishes. It looks they offer a happy hour/aperitivo menu that seems like a good deal. read more

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Beautiful ambiance in this small restaurant that I was not expecting in a shopping center. We made a reservation on a Tuesday evening for the last meal of my best friend's bachelorette weekend. It was not busy at all, just us and another table. Our waitress was very nice and took the time to explain happy hour and shared the daily special with us. I got the Caesar salad and the chicken Parmesan. The Caesar dressing was perfectly creamy and a generous portion size (as it should be for the cost). The chicken Parmesan was delicious. I loved the homemade noodles and the Alfredo sauce. The marinara with the chicken was perfect. Great portion too. Our table was wondering how an Italian restaurant didn't serve bread for dinner. They brought the bread out for the meal. The girls ate the bread up and wanted more, and the server informed us that it was a $2 fee to have more bread. The first serving of bread came out by itself, my friend asked for butter. The second serving of bread with the up charge came out with a small ramekin of oil and vinegar. It was weird that it didn't come out consistently, and the number of pieces of bread was different with each portion. Well, I realize that the noodles and sauces are homemade, my meal (salad and entree, no drink) was $40 and that's pretty expensive for 1 person. read more

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Leonardo took care of us tonight and did a fantastic job. Our first time going to American Way Pasta and we both loved it. We had their spaghetti and meatballs, 3 courses for $34 September promo . My hubby and I both loved our entrees, the included house salad had a nice lemon vinaigrette dressing and fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and arugula. The small crusty bread slices were a nice touch with dinner. My affogato slightly edged out his grasshopper-type cheesecake but both were great. The atmosphere is a little bit elevated, with nice wood tones. My only suggestion would be to have two dedicated hosts during busy evenings like tonight so one person isn't having to clear a table or answer the phone and can focus on promptly greeting patrons and seating them. Not more than 7 minutes to be greeted and 10-12 to be seated. Highly recommended! read more

Nice restaurant for some fresh pasta! My friends and I had a reservation for Saturday night and it wasn't too busy inside. It feels very classy inside. I ordered the jumbo shrimp linguine and the waitress warned me it came with the shrimp heads. I didn't realize what that entailed though so I was a bit grossed out by the shrimp, but that's on me. I just don't see why anyone would want the shrimp heads and tails left on and I would much prefer the chef remove them so I don't have to do that. The pasta dish was still good, just not what I was expecting. They give you bread with your meals which is always nice. read more

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American Way Pasta Truly A Hidden Gem An ambience that instantly feels welcoming, paired with top-notch customer service and fresh handcrafted pasta made in-house. Each dish is outstanding in presentation, quality, and flavor, using only the highest-quality ingredients in this scratch-made kitchen. The pasta? Perfectly al dente. Every bite excites the palate and keeps you coming back for more. Definitely a must-try. Thank you for such an amazing dinner experience. I'll absolutely be returning with friends and family. What we tried- Arancini 12$ Burrata Bruschetta 12$ Spicy Lobster Spaghetti 40$ Bucatini Pistachio Pesto 22$ Cacio e Pepe 30$ Pistachio Cheesecake 12$ Sticky Toffee Pudding 12$ Limoncello Shots 4747 E Elliot Rd Phoenix, AZ 85044 read more

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What a great little gem in Ahwatukee. I could drive by 50 times and not see it tucked in the corner. I actually saw a reel on Instagram where someone was sharing their experience there and was like that's in Ahwatukee ?? The inside is very cute. I went with a friend but it could easily be a date night spot. Very clean. Decorated very nice. The server and host were friendly and welcoming. Me and my friend both had to try the cheese bowl pasta. My friend is gluten free and they were able to make hers with gluten free pasta. Mine was delicious. I will absolutely be back. There were so many good sounding dishes on the menu but I wont get to any for a while because I'm going to want the cheese bowl a few more times. Highly recommend. read more

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Really like this place, good food and good service. The pasta in the cheese bowl is very unique.

Came for my sisters birthday as the one request was the table side pasta in a cheese wheel. From my searching there's only a few in town and this was the closest to us westsiders. Made a reservation and upon arrival we were promptly seated as the rest of our party wondered in over the next 20ish minutes. This place is surprisingly nicer than anticipated and yet almost everyone inside except for us was dressed like it was a corner deli shop. We slow ordered some drinks when the first group showed them appetizers when the second group arrived. Drinks arrived and were very strong and one was incorrectly made but promptly corrected. Appetizers arrived and we all enjoyed those and we placed our dinner order. Didn't seem like the food took terribly long however the 4pasta dishes and one rice dish came and we waited a bit for the steak which being cooked medium rare was a bit of a surprise. However all the food was warm and all said their food was very good. We brought a cake to sing at the end and they offered when we got there to place in the fridge which was so kind and our waitress was so sweet that she tried to be secretive about bringing the cake as to not want to ruin any surprises. The small bad was having to constantly ask for our waters to be refilled. They drop off larger water jugs and with seven of us maybe we drink more than most but it was a constant request to get more water the entire night. read more

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Italian NY'er here. Legit spot... first time tonight and I'll be coming back regularly. Maybe the best Caciao on the west coast. I couldn't stop eating everyone's meal on the table. A+++ read more

I specifically went here with my friend so she could have cheese wheel pasta for the first time. The service was great. We ordered salads to start which were very good. The cheese wheel pasta had a weird grainy texture. It wasn't silky and smooth. I've had this pasta several times all over the world and it was spectacular each time. This one was a disappointment. I'm so sorry to say that, but it wasn't great. We may go back and try a different dish. The service was good and the salads were too, so it's probably going to get a second chance. read more

Another 5 star visit!! I cannot recommend this spot enough. We came to celebrate a life achievement, enjoyed some delicious drinks, lychee martini 10/10! We had to get the spicy lobster spaghetti & spaghetti carbonara and they again did not disappoint! The service as always was incredible, very helpful and attentive. And we finished with a complimentary lemoncello shot. read more

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The food and service were excellent!! We're looking forward to experiencing their black ink pasta.

Another fabulous meal!!! Chef Chavez once again raised the bar in Arizona for a pasta dinner. I had the risotto. Perfect balance of creaminess and cheese. The Caesar salad was perfectly seasoned and presented. I was able to get a peroni with my meal and an espresso and lemonchello to cap off a great meal, not to mention the tiramisu!! I only wish it was closer to Gilbert!!! Isis is a great bartender and so nice! read more

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Absolutely delicious and felt like we were in Little Italy, the server/bar tender was so sweet and was very attentive to us. Everything was absolutely delicious- I don't even like Salmon but tried my husband's starter and it was exceptional! The ambiance was cozy and upscale in one. We will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little Italian restaurant located in the Safeway plaza off of 48th Street and Elliott. I am surprised with the small location they did a Good job with placement of seating tables for it be roomy and have a nice ambience to their tables. I would recommend a reservation as it gets you in fairly quick when it gets busy. The food was delicious and very authentic. Service was great! I cannot wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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So good! We came for my birthday last week because i was craving good pasta and this hit the spot! We came at around 530, and we were the only people in there which (not gonna lie) made me a little nervous but I trusted the previous reviews I saw! All the food was hot and so fresh, it was delicious. Great drinks on the happy hour menu and they were worth it! My husband is not a big pasta eater, but he loves his seafood dish. The service was attentive, a little less so once it got busy around 7 but that was understandable. The toffee pudding for dessert, even though I dont have a photo, was delicious as well. The only thing I would change would be the booth seating. Those sliding pads can be a bit uncomfortable when seated for a while. I thought it was very reasonably priced for the level of dishes they served. We will definitely be back to try out more dishes! read more

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A nice little Italian restaurant featuring fresh homemade pasta. Got the cacio e pepe, and it was delicious. Service was friendly and fast, but we were there in the middle of a Sunday afternoon, when it was not busy at all. Acqua di Mare in Chandler also offers a tableside pasta prepared in a wheel of cheese, and although their option provides a more thorough experience, it is also pricier than the one at American Way Pasta. Both are very flavorful and they both have my seal of approval! Plenty of parking available outside and no wait for a table, but again we were there during non-busy hours. read more

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Surprise! Walk from a dusty, hot grocery-store parking lot into a cool, beautiful, upscale restaurant and prepare to be impressed! The ambiance is 5 star! The attention from wait staff is top notch. We had rigatoni with sausage- beyond average and shareable. Nice touch- a courtesy shot of limoncello to finish. But for us- celebrating an anniversary- a sweet tiramisu "congratulations" surprise from the chef! A lovely place for special dinner! read more

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Once again- the most PHENOMENAL dinner we have had in a while!!! The ravioli is amazing. The chicken parm which is my husband's favorite- perfection. read more

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So so so good. A smaller restaurant but such a cute vibe. We got there right around opening for the day so it was just us there for most the time. Our waitress was very nice and made good recommendations. We go to AZ once a year for spring training. We will definitely be back! The food was delicious especially the desert! read more

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Sunday at 6:00 there were only 4 tables including ours to serve. Server seemed like she didn't want to be there. Pretty much tried to rush drink and meal service. Food: menu was mostly centered around pasta with the revised special being Cacio e Pepe. Served table side was a joke as the prep was done in the kitchen and it was bottom of the bowl thin sauced pasta with no peppery flavor or true Parmesan/pecorino flavor. Win list for a glass was very limited and bottle prices were high priced for most of the choices. Server also was not very attentive given that there were only four tables eating. We will not go back read more

We liked it, and would come again Beef carpacchio - tasty, but it's not a very substantial appetizer. I like it when carpacchio is served with toast points, but it made for a nice light appetizer. Seafood linguine - this was the best one of the group Cacio e Pepe - pretty good, served in the cheese wheel. Just wasn't served very warm. Maybe it was due to the cheese wheel presentation. Not sure Smoked Salmon Linguine - my kiddo liked it. I had a bite, and it was good but not very special. Pomodoro - I didn't taste but my colleague liked it. All pastas were made fresh and had a nice bite. Dessert- tiramisu was a little bit of a letdown. The ladyfingers weren't soaked in espresso so a little bland in flavor. The toffee cake was very nice I would come again to try out other pastas and order the seafood linguine again. read more

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Great food, ambience, and service! It's a go-to in Ahwatukee. Wish they would go back to having a lunch service!

Food and service just OK. Had very high hopes but it didn't quite meet the mark. Also disappointed at the credit card surcharge. Do you really expect diners to pay for dinner out with cash nowadays. Server incorrectly described a special so when something else was brought to the table the offer was to re-order which was not practical as the other diner had their dish. He pretty much ignored us after that. Disappointing visit and not inclined to try again. read more

Service was amazing, Noraima was so sweet ! Food was great but the portion I was given were small compared to by guest - who had a much bigger portion. So much so that I had to get a second dinner after. read more

Ahwatukee's best kept secret for delicious Italian food and great service! The Cacio e Pepe is a must! Served tableside from a savory cheese wheel, it will melt in your mouth. Add a side of grilled chicken! If you're fortunate to get Leo as your server, you'll have an evening to remember. He, and the entire staff, go above and beyond. Leo had the kitchen make a custom desert for the couple seated beside us and I found that to be such a nice gesture. So many recommendations from the menu, and personal favorites include the Fettuccine Bolognese (the home made cheddar sauce is yum!), the Spaghetti Carbonara and the Rigatoni Italian Sausage. This quaint and remarkable dinning establishment is too good to keep a secret any longer. Check it out for a fun and enjoyable dining experience that won't disappoint! read more

Food was tasty though the chicken Parmesan was not as good as many others I've had. My biggest complaint is that that seem to be trying to be a more upscale place but only have flimsy, small paper napkins. Come on -- spring for cloth napkins so your customers can properly wipe off delicious sauce without ending up with a small paper ball way before the meal is done. read more

I needed to come back. Impressed with a lot of improvement. I came with the family. We were sat right away. I didn't see anyone come to the door and have a wait. The server was attentive and fast. Checked on us a number of times. They have chicken parm now! This also might be the best chicken parm in the Phoenix area. I got mine with Alfredo sauce and it's also possibly the best Alfredo I've had in the area. Really impressed tonight. My only complaint is that they should rid of the canned soda. Get a fountain. Charge 4-5 bucks. By the way some people can't stop talking about aqua de mar in Chandler. This place blows it out of the water. read more

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Great Italian spot with fresh pasta in the neighborhood! American Way Pasta may be a small restaurant, but the ambiance is big. The decor is charming, and the staff is warm and welcoming. It was a bit on the loud side, but that just added to the lively, enjoyable atmosphere. My husband had the Fettuccine Bolognese and thought it was well-executed; fresh pasta with a generous portion. I ordered the special, Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccine Alfredo, and it was fantastic. The chicken was perfectly crispy without being dry, had just the right amount of cheese, and the Alfredo sauce was flavorful yet light, not overly heavy. We truly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back. I may even order to go because the fresh pasta is absolutely worth it! Oh and they now take reservations! read more

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A fun place for last minute dinner choice. The food quality was great and a perfect date ambience! read more

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Our first visit on Friday, June 27, was memorable in the best way and will be just the first of many. We dropped in without a reservation and were seated promptly. The decor is refined and calm, and the service and food outstanding. Our appetizers were plated nicely and delicious, with just-right tempura-like coating on the shrimp and calamari and classic wafer-thin disks carpaccio. Mains are delivered on a small cart, a nice touch, and hit just the right note of abundant flavor and reasonable portion size. Looking at pictures posted on Yelp of wide pasta (Tagliatelle?) in brothy sauce and labeled "cacio e pepe" I wasn't sure what to expect, but ordered anyway. What arrived was the proper thin shape (Tonnarelli?), finished in a wheel of Romano, to which I added a side of chopped bacon. Yum, yum, yum. The food here is as good as anything in Scottsdale; it's just the kind of classy place that Ahwatukee is so short on. To illustrate their attention to detail, see how they treat a wine bottle cork: it's saved on a small dish so you can see the label, and ready to re-cork an unfinished bottle to take home if needed. It's just one of the many touches that made the evening a success. We'll be back regularly. American Way Pasta deserves the support of the community, so go there tonight! read more

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I heard about this place from a friend, and saw the pics on Instagram. We came to try it and Wow! Cute ambiance, delicious food that tastes authentic and bold tastes. We had the Cacio e Pepe which was served tableside on a cheese wheel and Spaghetti Carbonara. The portions appear small but I took 1/2 mine home and we were both full, so they are filling and full of flavor. I can't wait to try something different on my next visit read more

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Nice atmosphere, small venue with nice music playing softly. Not a lot of clatter, and good service. Food was good portion and flavor (well seasoned). Only minor complaint was the shells on the shrimp, why!? read more

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Been going here regularly for the last year or more. Lately it's been getting more expensive with way less options. They've redone their menu probably 5 times in the last 10 months and every time it gets smaller. The final straw was last night when I was charged for each Arnold Palmer that I drank! I've never been charged for refills anywhere, ever! I know it sounds like a small thing but I'm definitely taking a break from here for awhile. They even got rid of the pistachio cheesecake and sticky pudding, the two best desserts! Too many options for good Italian for the owners to lose their previous consistency read more

A new place in their first year, the food, drinks, service and atmosphere are all excellent. Like one of my other favorite places, this one is tucked away in a strip mall, yet delivers a great dining experience. read more

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Wow! Only open for 5 weeks and we were blown away. The restaurant is on the smaller side and does not take reservations. Expect a wait at dinner if you don't arrive right around 5pm. The decor is an Italian feel and not too over the top. The acoustics are ok, can hold a conversation well. We had 6 in our party and we all ordered a different cocktail and a different pasta meal. We started with the bruschetta and they were nice enough to cut the 3 pieces it came with into 6 half pieces and it was displayed very nicely! The drinks were on the generous side and were very tasty! The pasta is made fresh daily in house! Our party ordered the fettuccine bolognese, the smoked salmon linguini, the seafood linguini, the cacio e Pepe, the porcini mushroom risotto and the rigatoni chicken. The cacio e Pepe is prepared table side in a cheese wheel! All of them were DELICIOUS. The portions are very large ~ definitely enough for one and maybe even leftovers if you have an appetizer beforehand or share a salad also. We did indulge in dessert as well. Two of us ordered the sticky toffee pudding which was enough to share with two people. We also ordered the tiramisu which again was enough to share! I also ordered an espresso which came in a cute mug! Wonderful experience and I plan to go back very soon! read more

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Second visit was every bit as good as the first the Cacio e Pepe is amazing. Others had Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti & Meatballs, no one was disappointed! Remember to make reservations! read more

As a new small business to the area, I had a great experience and it was reasonably priced. The decor is trendy, quaint and spacious. They accept Apple Pay at the bar too! We were a group of 10 and possibly a good trial run for their staff. The table ordered- Calamari and shrimp to start - dipping sauce was unexpectedly spicy and oh so good! Then chicken rigatoni with a light creamy mushroom sauce Smoked salmon pasta served with a flavorful lemon sauce, Seafood linguini w/red sauce so good my husband didn't share, & a few bolognese plates. We even shared a birthday Tiramisu! My suggestion is that the Host help the server with checking in with large tables. The server was a little soft spoken and we needed her to be a little louder to get everyone's attention. She was great with getting the orders correct and was very nice. The food was great and welcome the new business to the area! read more