Cafe Boa in Ahwatukee is one of my favorite restaurants. Excellent, fresh food, the Crostini assortment is my favorite. The ambiance is relaxed and posh. Most beautiful patio in Ahwatukee ! We were there yesterday, for lunch. With the misters on, it was cool and comfortable on. 94 degree afternoon. Shady with a gorgeous fountain. You would never know you were in a Strip Mall. They have an early happy hour with reasonable priced small bites. Jess, our Server, was delightful ! Courteous and friendly, she made sure we had refills and excellent service. Jess is a real asset to this establishment. We will be back soon, for certain. read more

Food has really went down hill the last year or so. BE CAREFUL, any party over 6 you will be charged a 20% gratuity (even on bottles of wine) no matter how crappy the service and they will NOT tell you about it assuming you don't notice and leave additional gratuity. Off Elliott and the 10 read more

Very nice establishment, clean, friendly, inviting. Great selection of food. Good service The deserts are very good, think about adding red candied cherries to the Italian Connolly ( looks spelled wrong) The Italian bread is fantastic, house salad is very good Will be back read more

Went for the first time last week and was so impressed!! Food was amazing, love the atmosphere and the server was excellent! We will absolutely be back. Can't wait!! read more

So happy we have this locally owned restaurant by a wonderful young family. The menu is well thought out, the specials are truly special. The setting is small, comfortable, and inviting. The patio is great for cooler months, it is like you enter a private garden. Try it if you have not already. read more

Absolutely fantastic food and great service. Open again for lunch and so worth it. Service has not suffered like so many restaurants these days. read more

We just got home from a wonderful time at Cafe Boa on Elliot. First time ever. This restaurant is charming and feels very upscale while at the same time casual and welcoming. The outdoor patio is like sitting in the courtyard of a home in Tuscany. It's shaded, quiet, light misters and a beautiful fountain to view. Our waiter Marcos was attentive, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered one of every happy hour appetizer and they did not disappoint. Our meals included Lasagna, a sonora salad with a delicious vinagarette dressing and Butternut squash ravioli. The meatballs are excellent. The Bruschetta does not fall all over from the crostini when you bite. :) Our dessert of brownies and ice cream with fruit was the perfect ending. I know everyone has a different experience they are looking for and in this economy eating out can be pricey but imo This restaurant is worth the time for an enjoyable night out and worth trying. Thank you Marcos. And thank you Cafe Boa. read more

Brought family from out of town in for dinner on the patio. We had a great experience. Service was excellent and the food was all amazing. Personally had the Caesar salad and gnocchi. The salad was probably the best Caesar salad I've ever had. The gnocchi was very good with a unique flavor in the cream sauce. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place for their voodoo pasta! It's so good! We customize ours to have fettuccine pasta instead of penne and he adds extra chicken, I ad shrimp. It's sooo delicious! read more

Caffe Boa - Voodoo pasta! Substitute penne for fettuccine pasta, add shrimp! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a hidden gem! My husband and I had dinner on a Saturday night, and everything was superlative. Restaurant is located in a strip mall, and at first glance, we were a bit apprehensive about our choice. However, that apprehension quickly disappeared upon entering a charming and welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted with a smile and quickly seated. We chose inside, although there is a patio that looks very nice as well. We just can't say enough positive to express our enjoyment and appreciation for the food and service. We kept waiting for there to be a weak link in the evening, from our starter salads (my husband had the Julius and I had the house), main courses (lasagna and chianti braised beef over rigatoni), then dessert (cheesecake and butter cake), but there wasn't one. The menu choices (with several enticing specials) were refreshing as compared to some other Italian restaurants, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our waiter provided fantastic service; it was a perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy. He genuinely seemed to care that we had a nice evening with quality food and service. He possessed qualities that are missing in many of the Valley's finer restaurants. If only other servers could go here for training to see how it should be done. I am not one who normally writes reviews; however, Caffe Boa (the one on Elliot) deserves to be recognized and enjoyed by many others. We do not live anywhere close, but we will be making the trip to visit again and will encourage others we know to stop here when they are anywhere in the area. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience! read more

This used to be an amazing place, great food, atmosphere and management but it is under new ownership and has gone downhill quickly!!! Food is mediocre at best read more

We (3 colleagues including myself) stopped in today around 11:20 am for lunch. It was completely empty, great. There was a strong smell of old dirty mop water that filled the room. I think the waitress noticed our faces. My colleague asked if we could sit outside (because of the smell). The waitress walked us outside but gave us the disclaimer that they just finished washing off the tables and chairs (everything was wet). So inside we went. One colleague ordered the Steak Medallions with French Fries and Steamed Vegetables (Broccoli and peppers). It's not on the menu but on the "Specialties" wall inside of the restaurant. It was delicious! My other colleague ordered a cheeseburger with fries. I didn't try it but he said it was okay, nothing significant about it. I ordered the Salmon Burger, no sides accompanied the sandwich. The salmon burger is served with a side of lemon aioli - it's scrumptious. It should be served with it on the sandwich. The salmon cuts were thick and cooked to perfection. Despite the 3 star rating, I would try the restaurant again. read more

Yesterday, Friday, july 18th, Words can't express the disappointment. The food order came to 87.00! It arrived in half portions, uncooked vegetables, and on each entree 3 peas in one dish with 3 thin slices of mushroom. The house salad was plain and other salad missing ingredients as well. I spoke with Scott, manager. He informed me that I he would have to talk to the chef and get back with me tomorrow. I said what should I eat tonite. He said " well?" What u have? Pick at it. Really?!!! It's saturday at midnight. No call or care in the world about me. I guess caffe boa just wants money and no return customers or care for their customers. I've posted pictures so you can see. read more

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Had dinner on a Thursday night, 7/30/2020 . It was for my birthday. I ordered the filet medallion's. My husband had salmon. These were the "specials". My meal was horrible. Basically, it was 3 thin slice tough pieces of meat about the thickness and size of of an quarter on top of a pile of mashed potato, it was sooo salty! My husband's salmon was just as bad. We have not gone out to dinner since Covid and it was such a huge disappointment. Our server did not even ask how it was, which really speaks volumes! Café Boa was an quality restaurant what happened??? So disappointed. read more

Really really good Italian fare! We started with the calamari fritti and the crostini boa. The tender rings of calamari were perfectly seasoned and fried topped with EVOO. Their crostini is out of this world! All different cheeses, meats, figs, and salmon on top of a toasted baguette. A perfect duo to start the meal. I had fettuccine Alfredo with large pan seared shrimp. The sauce was well balanced and a blend of fresh cream and cheese. The pasta was cooked al dente- perfectly firm to the bite. I'm not sure if they make their own pasta. If they don't they have me fooled. It was fantastic and rustic. Not to mention the portion size is reflective of the price. I was definitely surprised to see the reviews were so low. The food is exceptional and the menu has something for everyone. read more

Rude staff. Asked about a price for a drink from a man behind the bar, when seated the waitress said that they did not have a bartender and called my wife a lier basically. She got the same drink as another in the party and she was charged a different price. Later found out that they have had 3 health violations. read more

Service is horrible! I am sitting here with empty water glasses, empty wine glasses and no food for over 20 minutes. Don't go !

Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. The outdoor patio is perfect this time of year. The food is always outstanding and there is a full bar. The service is friendly and professional. Check their facebook for when they have live music. read more

This place is an absolute joke! The server is wearing 4 or 5 hats so the service is ridiculously slow. Server is taking orders, food running, tending bar and trying to keep up with bussing tables as well. Our table became so clutter with uncleared drinks and plates I finally bussed my own table and placed them on the empty table next to us. They must have got the hint and sent someone to clear that table. The owner is doing absolutely nothing but sitting at the bar or walking around every night with a crying baby. If your looking to get away from the kids for a night out with the wife, this is not the spot. Finally the food was delivered and my pasta dish was so over sauced it looked like a stew and the only flavor was this tart, tangy marinara that was suppose to be a pink cream sauce. My friend ordered the Tortellini and it looked like a bowl of soup. My wife says she will never go back and I agree read more

Before I go on some crazy rant, I will say that I usually try a place twice before writing a review so I will update once I go back but I did not have a great experience. I went on a Thursday night a few weeks ago and had a terrible experience. I didn't get my beer for 15 min and it took about and hour for my main. I had some bruschetta as an app but the bread was not toasted and soggy from the juices from the tomatoes. I ordered the lasagna for my main and it was cold in the middle. I was sat at the bar and the bar tender was mostly doing side work and not providing service. I was also at the end of the bar near the kitchen and there was issues with silverware that the service kept freaking out about and kept saying they couldn't seat any flow guests. Look, i get it, sometimes shit hits the fan, but you cannot let the customer know that. I heard the entire issue and it stressed me out. I would love to try this place again because everyone tells me it's good and I might one day. But for now, this place is a no go for me. read more

Enjoyed an Italian-esque experience at this little neighborhood restaurant with a few girlfriends. We ordered a few dishes to sample while we sipped on Prosecco and wine. The bruschetta and crostini appetizer were flavorful and the bread were perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside. Appetizers were presented nicely with lots of mixed greens and sliced vegetable crudités to accent the plates. For entree we split the bow tie boa pasta three ways, which was more than sufficient portion size for three ladies! Desert was the homemade butter cake which was perfection! The server was new and still learning the menu, and had a few hiccups along the way with handling dishes and dropping the grated cheese on the floor, and bringing incorrect drinks. It didn't really bother us as these days with CoVid and labor shortages in the restaurant industry, we are all learning and we are all in this together. We tipped generously and lingered over conversation with our desert while the staff quietly cleaned up the restaurant around us.. we were the last to leave around 9pm, but felt no rush by the staff. It was a lovely meal and I would have no reservations about coming to this locale little spot again. read more

Caffe Boa - Homemade butter cake - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Its small from the outside but awesome on the inside lots of great options. Calamari was yummy and i had the Bay Scallops.

Very disappointed with my dinner. Ordered beef medallion entree and asked for medium rare. When served it was well done. Requested a medium rare again and then was served again but it was rare. The third try was correct but only half the size of the first two servings. Will never go back again. read more

Solid date night option in the 'Tuk we can walk to? Yes, please! In the same car park with The Bagel Man and Sakana, Caffe Boa is a charming restaurant with a lovely patio out back which frequently features live music. We've been for Happy Hour, apps, lunch, brunch, and dinner. I only took pics at dinner, which was very good - standout was antipasto platter - and our server Allie was a delight; peep the album to check the snaps. Scott loves ravioli and pesto sauce, the the Angolotti with subbed pesto made him very happy. My stuffed sunfish was expertly prepared, and the antipasto was so large, we took half home. The shrimp bisque and crostini are consistently good choices, every soup I've tried here, I've enjoyed. It seems to always be busy, so reservations are a good idea. They have specials on the board daily, a full bar with HH specials, and the staff from FOH to service are on point. They have wine pairing dinners occasionally, and they are reasonably priced, too. Oh, my Mom went crazy for their butter cake! Also, this location is not affiliated with the Tempe restaurant with same name. We are fans, and will continue to patronize this neighborhood gem. * Part of the Yelp! Cash Back program: offering 7% back! * read more

Strange experience and mediocre food. My awesome boss gave me a gift card to Caffe Boa some time ago and we decided to use it for a Saturday night dinner out. We were initially going to visit the location in Tempe, but decided to try the Ahwatukee location instead when the internet referred to it as the original location. We sat outside to enjoy the great weather and the patio area here is a definite plus. We were waited on by a lady who appeared to be the owner or manager, and she was training her daughter. She had an interesting personality - definitely not rude, but not engaging or what could be described as friendly, either. We ordered the white wine flight, which was fun & attractively presented with 3 small wine glasses on a rack/stand. The bread, which wasn't as great as one would expect at an Italian restaurant, came out with a bowl of what was described as "aioli." We weren't fans. It was weird and we couldn't quite figure out what was in it. We ordered the sauteed shrimp appetizer, and my husband had to go inside to ask for the garlic toast accompaniment when none was ever brought. When the garlic toast arrived, 2 of the 4 slices were quite black (luckily, I like black toast) and there was no apology for the omission. Our entrees sounded great on the menu, but were disappointing in reality. I ordered Agnolotti Boa, and sadly the flavor of the mushroom ravioli was completely covered by the bland tomato cream sauce it was drowned in. My husband's Boa Bowtie was also bland and uninteresting, and it was missing the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes (2 of the 4 ingredients described in the menu). We were pleasantly surprised when the tiramisu we had for dessert was delicious and attractively presented. The final downturn of the night for us came when we tried to pay for our meal with the gift card my boss had purchased at the Tempe location. Our server/manager/owner tersely informed us that the Ahwatukee location is not affiliated with the Tempe restaurant and the gift card could not be used. Whaaaat? Why do the restaurants have the same exact name and they both appear on an internet search, with this one described as the original location? We are on a tight budget due to a planned move later this month, and would not have eaten here (and ordered the drinks, appetizer and dessert) had we known the gift card could not be used. And again, no apology for any confusion over the same restaurant names. We later learned, through more thorough internet research, that the original owners had a falling out and parted ways. Unbelievable. We were left shaking our heads and definitely won't be back here. Looking forward to trying the "other" Caffe Boa and hope it's a better experience! read more

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Love everything about Cafe Boa. It has plenty of parking, warm lighting, live music on some nights, an outside patio, a full bar with lemon drop martinis, happy hour specials, daily specials, friendly staff including the owners, and lots of excellent entree choices salads and desserts. Our family loves the Bolognese pasta and Chianti short ribs. It is hidden in an Ahwatukee strip mall which keeps up the local feeling. We just ordered take-out tonight so wanted to leave a review while I am thinking about it. read more

Just tried Caffe BOA under the new ownership. In a word Awesome! Food was delicious and the service was spot on. Food was fresh, full of flavor and great happy hour items. We will be back. Great job. read more

This place use to be one of my favorite lunch stops, always good food and service until yesterday. Another party of 3 there besides my husband and I and it took 45 mins to get our boa bowls which of 5 ingredients (noodles, sauce, 2 vegetables, 1 protein), my husbands was missing green peppers and mine was missing the shrimp. We were hungry and just ate what we could quickly but sat there another 10 mins waiting for the check, waitress then finally brought out a bowl of some grilled peppers and shrimp and saw that we had finished already and were just ready to leave. She handed us our checks for full price even charging for the shrimp I didn't get. There 1.5 hrs for lunch and no refills. I would say maybe she was having an off day but the kitchen seemed incompetent too. Really sad to to have such a poor experience here when it was so great in the past read more

Love this place. From the ecclectic Italian menu with an incredible list of pastas to their extraordinary salads. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. And such beautiful ambience and space. The outdoor patio makes you forget you're​ even in a city, with the soft sound of the fountain and the twinkling patio lights. In addition they have an extensive wine menu and some of the best Martini's I've ever had. This place is a must try! read more

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This is the best place to eat in Ahwatukee! Everyone here are so nice! Great pasta, fish, appetizers, salad, cocktails, happy hour! This is a gem! Prices are so reasonable. Not sure how they keep prices so low. Thank you Cafe Boa! We loved our Friday night date night! read more

Caffe Boa - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this place. Sweet tooth delight Yelp asked if I knew this place? Does it have good desert? Funny we had 3 deserts for dinner. read more

Caffe Boa - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Solid lunch and great prices. I had the Eros salad with grilled shrimp and my buddy had the Soho sandwich. Both were great! read more

Caffe Boa - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cafe Boa? More like Cafe Noa!!!! This place USED to be amazing! We ordered through Doordash picked it up. Tried to take back to exchange, manager Jeffrey Talliano refused,told me to contact Doordash. 1 word SAD....Asta Pasta!!! Wont be going back! The Fettuccine Bianca was soup. The chicken dry way over cooked and noodles dry because the cream sauce was runny like water. Manager wouldn't even get on the phone instead had Anna tell me to contact Doordash. I asked what about my dinner? I'm starving....unacceptable NEVER going back. Thank God Doordash refunded my money for the meal and $5.50 tip they didn't deserve. But they refused to credit the dry burnt garlic bread! I asked them....What am I going to eat it with? 8.95 down the drain. Ugh! read more

We used to love going here but last nights dinner left a lot to be desired. From a burnt steak to watery pasta it just wasn't up to par with how it used to be. To make matters worse, the manager argued with me that the steak wasn't burned. Just really disappointing when we used to love this place. We actually had this place cater our wedding and go so many compliments on the food, so I'd love to have them figure it out, but after last nights dinner I'm not sure we will return. read more

the vibe in this place is so nice & inviting & the food is absolutely amazing. the bruschetta is really good & the braised beef pasta! service is 10/10 so friendly read more

Caffe Boa - Chianti Braised Beef Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent hidden gem in Ahwatukee!! Food is amazing, best salmon, steak and pasta. Portions are large and the ambiance is lovely!! Live music on weekends. Love this place!!! read more

So Italian within walking distance? Let's try it. Very low light to set an ambiance with jazz playing in the background. Table for one, but don't mind me I'm only a patron. The waitress was doing it all it seemed, except for the cooking. The seating outside must've been pretty full. She finally came to take my order after about 10 minutes. Didn't tell me about the specials that weren't on the menu but I'll go with Bolognese and bruschetta. The smell on the bread when it came out was very strong-a mix of vinegar and char. Yum! While waiting for my main dish I heard the waitress review the special menu with another table. I'm chopped liver I guess. Then the Bolognese finally came out, it was a nice portion and hot!!! Too hot. Be careful don't burn your tongue, then you won't be able to taste the flavor. Oh wait, there was no flavor. Who seemed to be the manager finally came to help this poor girl out with their rush. Seems there's a few regulars, I won't bet one. He came over after talking to the waitress to see if I wanted him to pack my left overs...i mean I'll just bring you the boxes. For $30 this was not at all worth it. Makes me wish I would've stayed home and cooked this myself. Oh well, you get a review out of it. read more

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I came into Caffe Boa with some friends and we loved the hospitality of the bartender Justin (and the good looks ). He suggested I order the gnocchi, which I did and it was some of the finest I've ever had! Amanda was also a huge help and a very kind gal. I will definitely be returning to Caffe Boa as long as these two work here and long after. read more

Caffe Boa - Drank - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The best butter cake in the valley! Better than Mastros! We always order the bolognese and butter cake. We sometimes order the butter cake to go too. It's an obsession! Service is great when you dine in and when you order to go. When the weather is nicer in AZ, our favorite spot is the patio. Also side note, this is not the same caffe Boa as the one on Mill Ave. We mistakenly went there for dinner thinking it was the same and they are not affiliated with each other. read more

This was a cute little Italian restaurant. It wasn't busy and we had quick and good service. I had the bolognese that was very good and not too heavy. My colleague had the Sonoma salad that she said was very good. The ambiance is nice and has an old world Italian feel too it. Convenient and easy parking too. read more