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    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Spinach ravioli
    Kaare P.

    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.

    Elise E.

    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!

    Rigatoni ala vodka
    Aaron W.

    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.

    Chloë J.

    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.

    Smoked Salmon Rolls for the husband, Burrata Bruschetta for me!
    Maria M.

    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!

    Jasmine V.

    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.

    Spicy Italian rigatoni
    Amanda M.

    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!

    Sabine T.

    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.

    Cool beauty!
    Susan C.

    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!

    Cacio e Pepe
    Katie R.

    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.

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    Devin M.

    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.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Kelly C.

    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!

    A fun experience for last minute dinner choice! The food is absolutely delicious! Ideal for date nights in the area.
    Keana U.

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

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

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

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    What are the days and hours for happy hour?

    Tuesday through Friday 4 pm to 6pm. Thanks!

    My daughter turns 18 tomorrow, we have a 7y old. Everyone else in the party of 9 are adults? Is this a kid friendly place if celebrating a birthday?

    Not really...menu is pretty much various pasta dishes and we did not see many young kids when we dined there....Nello's would be better

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, they take reservations with a quick phone call!

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