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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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

Yummmmm just yummmmm. This place is so good. Very relaxed vibe, very good food and amazing service. Tucked away in a strip mall, it looked like it didn't belong there. Once inside you realize it's a gem that needs to be experienced. Highly recommend checking this one out for yourself read more

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American Way Pasta has quickly become one of my absolute favorite spots, especially when I'm catching up with friends. It's the kind of place where you never feel rushed--you can truly sit back, relax, and enjoy good conversation over incredible food. The staff is always on point--welcoming, attentive, and consistent. One of the things I love most is that the menu changes all the time, so there's always something new, fresh, and exciting to try. Everything is made from scratch, and you can taste the quality in every bite. A fun personal note: I've gotten to know one of the chefs pretty well, and he jokingly calls me the "preacher's son" (inside joke--hopefully he sees this!). That kind of connection and atmosphere is exactly what makes this place special. To be honest, I was never the biggest fan of Italian food--until my wife talked me into trying this spot. Now, it's one of my favorite places to unwind and enjoy top-notch food and service. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. read more

Don't let the location or store front fool you, Food is fantastic!!!! Especially the Cacio e Pepe! A must try

Cute place with good service and great food! Our first time here and we will be back. I had the Black Shrimp Scampi with squid ink pasta and my husband had the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Both were delicious. We also enjoyed the Sticky Toffee Pudding and the complimentary shot of Limoncello! read more

Adorable place I loved the ambience. Such a great date night spot. The food was great. Try the calamari.

American Way Pasta has quickly become one of my absolute favorite spots, especially when I'm catching up with friends. It's the kind of place where you never feel rushed--you can truly sit back, relax, and enjoy good conversation over incredible food. The staff is always on point--welcoming, attentive, and consistent. One of the things I love most is that the menu changes all the time, so there's always something new, fresh, and exciting to try. Everything is made from scratch, and you can taste the quality in every bite. A fun personal note: I've gotten to know one of the chefs pretty well, and he jokingly calls me the "preacher's son" (inside joke--hopefully he sees this!). That kind of connection and atmosphere is exactly what makes this place special. To be honest, I was never the biggest fan of Italian food--until my wife talked me into trying this spot. Now, it's one of my favorite places to unwind and enjoy top-notch food and service. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. read more

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If you're looking for a sign to treat yourself to the best pasta in town--this is it. American Way Pasta is hands down my new favorite go-to spot. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with this warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like you're not just dining out, but coming home. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or flying solo, the vibe is spot-on--cozy, upbeat, and classy. Let's talk service: phenomenal. The staff is not only incredibly personable but genuinely attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they actually care about your experience. They know the menu like the back of their hand, and their recommendations? Absolute game-changers! Now, the pasta. Oh. My. God. Every bite is like a love letter to Italian cuisine. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked--whether you go with a classic like the Cacio e Pepe or one of their creative seasonal specials, you really can't go wrong. It's the kind of pasta that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate what's happening in your mouth. And don't even get me started on the drinks. The cocktail menu is fire, and the bartender? A straight-up magician. Each drink is crafted with care and creativity, and somehow they always know exactly what you'll love--even when you don't. It's rare to find a bar where you trust the bartender more than the menu, but here, that's exactly the case. Bottom line: if you haven't been to American Way Pasta yet, do yourself a favor and GO. Whether you're a pasta connoisseur or just looking for a place that gets everything right, this is the kind of restaurant you'll want to tell your friends about--and probably come back the next night. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

I had the cacio e pepe and it is was the best pasta I've had in years, it was really perfect. The people working are so friendly. Every dish we got was delicious and so well seasoned too. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. We are in town visiting from Vegas and we will be back here next time we are in Phoenix. read more

Nice cozy Ahwatukee gem Great service,great presentation, delicious food & a chef who presents tableside We had a party of four with about a 20 minute wait on a Friday night before Christmas We shared a bottle of the red Hess wine amongst 3 of us & shared the Caesar salad also between 3 of us One in the party is Gluten free & dairy free Chef substituted the baked potato for asparagus We had three different pasta dishes: Spaghetti Amatriciana, Rigatoni Italian Sausage & the Cacio E Peppe which is the dish in the photo For the GF there is spaghetti available but he had the 8 oz filet mignon medium rare very juicy & tender served without a steak knife but it didn't need one Everything was PERFECT!! Enjoy & eat local read more

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This is hands down the best pasta I've eaten in the valley in the ten years I've lived here. I ordered the cacio de Pepe cheese wheel pasta. I don't even like pepper but this pasta was excellent! Great service. Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Small restaurant so make reservations. Will definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful find! The service was great and the food excellent. I Had wanted to try Cacio e Pepe and really enjoyed it. My husbands filet was amazing. Sticky toffee pudding was yummy too. We are from Prescott but will find our way back. . Nice atmosphere too. read more

Finally tried American Way and it was absolutely fabulous!!! The Mac n cheese appetizer was out of this world. Bruschetta was delicious with the perfect bread. Squid ink scampi and cacio Pepe were both phenomenal. The kids Alfredo cannot be beat and for 8.99 comes it even comes with ice cream! Such a great family restaurant! Loved our experience! Service was top notch too!! Thank you American Way!! read more