There is service, and then there is hospitality. Service is taking an order, delivering a drink, clearing a plate and doing everything expected of you. Hospitality is noticing. Last night at Humble Oysters & Bubbles was one of those rare reminders of what genuine hospitality actually looks like. Humble Bistro and Humble Oysters are close to our home, so we visit both fairly often. We decided on dinner last minute and originally walked into Humble Bistro because my wife loves their Caesar salad with the crispy Brussels sprouts. And admittedly, it really is that good. There was about an hour wait, so we walked next door to Humble Oysters instead. My wife ordered a salad there, but barely touched it. Chef Jorge, who I have seen countless times walking through the restaurants, talking with guests and checking on tables, noticed. That part matters. We didn't complain. We didn't ask for anything. He simply noticed. He came over and asked if everything was okay. We laughed and explained that she had really wanted the Caesar from next door, but we didn't want to wait an hour for a table. Five minutes later, Chef Jorge walked over to the bar carrying that Caesar salad from Humble Bistro. No request. No production. He just did it. And somehow, that wasn't even the first example of hospitality that evening. Earlier, I ordered a glass of wine they had unfortunately run out of. Instead of the bartender returning empty-handed and asking me to pick something else, she came over with another bottle and offered me a taste. I ultimately decided I wanted a cocktail instead. Her response? She poured me half a glass of the wine anyway and essentially said, "Sip on this while I make your cocktail." Such a small gesture. Yet somehow those are the ones you remember. Then, to finish the evening, owner Tim stopped by. What could have been the obligatory owner "How was everything?" turned into a genuine 15-minute conversation. And that's when everything made sense. Hospitality like this doesn't happen accidentally. When it radiates from the owner, to the chef, to the bartender, to the rest of the staff, you're seeing culture. Restaurants spend enormous amounts of time trying to teach hospitality. But the best hospitality rarely feels taught. It feels instinctive. It's noticing the untouched salad. It's bringing something from the restaurant next door without being asked. It's pouring someone a little wine while they wait for their cocktail. It's an owner taking 15 minutes to genuinely talk with the people sitting at his bar. Food gives you a reason to visit a restaurant. Hospitality gives you a reason to return. Last night reminded me just how powerful the difference can be. read more

Humble Bistro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Humble Bistro is our go-to spot for happy hour, lunch, or dinner. Recently I came for lunch and decided to try something new. I ordered The Kosher, one of their "Humble Etta's" options. It's their take on bruschetta, although I'd describe it more as a flatbread. It comes topped with honey smoked salmon, jalapeño cream cheese, red onion, crispy fried capote capers, chili oil, lemon, and parsley. The flavors were good, especially the honey smoked salmon, but unfortunately it had very little jalapeño cream cheese. Without it, the flatbread was a little dry. I also would have loved a little more chili oil and lemon. The cream cheese would have added the richness it needed. Thankfully, our other dishes were great. We ordered the Smorgasbord, which is consistently fabulous, and split the Humble Caesar, one of our all-time favorites. Those two dishes never disappoint. Humble Bistro continues to be one of favorites. If I order The Kosher again I would ask they make sure and add cream cheese. read more

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Nice casual ambiance but a little loud inside the dining room area as it was one large room. There was patio seating available as well as the bar area. One interesting thing - the bar seating was reservations only. We met up with a family friend for dinner. I tried their chicken Parmesan dinner which came with their homemade pasta- flavorful and delicious! My husband enjoyed the caprese appetizer which was served with naan/pita bread and had lots of veggies within the mix! He also tried the 3-ball appetizer which was just as delicious as the caprese. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who visits Phoenix, Arizona. read more

For God's sake order the Brussel Sprouts! It's more like a crispy salad and boy it's amazing! We ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta and the Short Rib Papardelle. Both were so good but we barely ate half! Sarah is one of the best servers I've had in Arizona. Thanks for the incredible service! Someone give her a raise before she's stolen! The place is quaint and I even heard Sinatra! We will be back! read more

Humble Bistro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Humble Bistro was one of my go-to places on the high street. Listen, the food is still pretty good, but with the summer heat on the rise and the server comes by with a glass of DISGUSTING WATER with the SMELL TO MATCH!!! Of course, they want you to purchase a $5.00 bottle of Saratoga water. Please, for the love of everything, get a FILTRATION system in that place. The way that water smells, I'm sure it's not good for you to drink. Just get the FILTRATION SYSTEM! read more

Humble Bistro - Smorgasbord - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came here for some lunch & everything turned out delicious! Thankfully they weren't too busy because it's not a large restaurant. The feel of the restaurant is like a cafe that also offered some outdoor dining. We started off with the Caprese Salad which was delicious with just the right amount of pesto. Then we also had the buffalo wings that were cooked perfectly with the right amount of kick. We then finished off with the stone fired pizza with fresh Italian sausage, basil, leeks & ricotta cheese...OMG was it amazing! We had zero complaints from the service down to the food, everything was delish! Only complaint that I can think of is they don't take reservations therefore going for dinner could be a toss up with getting a table! read more

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I'm actually pretty disappointed. I've been here a few times once for dine-in and a few times for take-out. The first time I got the short rib pasta it was to die for- creamy, tender, flavorful and everything was well balanced. The last few times the pasta was just eh, this most recent time the short rib wasn't even broken apart and it felt like the dish was just thrown together. Not sure if management or chefs have changed but it's not the same as it was a few years ago. Humble fries are really good topped with parmesan and chili flakes but aren't spicy. They come with some fun sauces too. Like a sweet sauce, ranch, and an aïoli. These have been consistently good every time! Location is really nice since it's in the Desert Ridge area and it's a nicer casual restaurant. Inside is smaller but there is a small seating area outside that either has fans in the summer or heater in the winter. Great place for a date night or a night out with the gals! read more

Humble Bistro - Short rib pasta - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

All the food we ordered was delicious! We polished every plate. Only thing not pictured is the crispy Brussels sprouts which we demolished in seconds. Service was great and they took good care of us. The ambiance was nice and quaint. A little loud but not bad at all. Recommend. (My friends have gone 4 more times since I took them) read more

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Really enjoyed a number of factors about this place. Our server was incredible. We had some characters in our group and she kept them laughing and in check. Food and drinks were top notch with one of the best salads I've had. Only ding for me was a dirty table when they sat us down and the cushions were absolutely filthy. read more

Humble Bistro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm not going to be humble with this one: Humble Bistro is an excellent restaurant. I've visited twice: once was my second meal upon moving to Phoenix and the other was most recently on a Thursday evening for dinner. Located on High Street in Desert Ridge, you'll be able to find free parking in the various lots surrounding this district or the garage. Since I'm within walking distance, I've been on foot both times I've visited. Ambiance (4.5/5): Humble Bistro is a good looking restaurant. It achieves a nice balance of being trendy and nice while still feeling homey and comfortable. I sat at a half booth upon my most recent visit. There's also a small patio. It's a relatively small restaurant and was packed almost to the brim on a Thursday evening. It can get a little loud, but not overly burdensome. And the lights are dimmed down a bit which creates a nice ambiance. Service (4.5/5): Our waitress did a fantastic job taking care of us. She was friendly (a smile goes a long way), attentive, and efficient. Which is all you hope for, especially when a restaurant is busy while you're dining there. I was trying to decide between three options, and she gave me her recommendation. And she was on target with it. Drinks (N/A): I had an Arnold Palmer, so not much to write home about. With that being said, they have a full bar, including a wine list and cocktails. Food (4.5/5): I had the chicken parm which is served with linguine. This is a classic Italian dish that I've had countless times over the years. And this was the best one I've ever had. The chicken cutlet was fried just right. The breading, tomato sauce, and mozzarella sauce were perfect. It's a relatively simple dish, but Humble Bistro somehow does things better than anywhere I've tried. And it was a filling portion too. While the menu is Italian-centric, there are new American options too. It's an interesting menu with a lot of appetizing choices. For the quality of the food you're getting, Humble Bistro is moderately priced. Which makes it a big winner in my book. There are a lot of good dining options on High Street, Humble Bistro might just be my favorite. read more

Humble Bistro - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I can't get enough of Humble Bistro!!!! Honestly, absolutely everything is to die for. It's such a cute classic bistro with such good food and drinks. My menu favorite is the bistro caprese salad, this would be my death row last meal that's how obsessed I am. The short rib grilled cheese is a banger, it's soooooo good. The boards with a ton of goodies are such a great appetizer. I haven't ever had anything I do not like here. I wish we had one in Sacramento Ca. Whenever I am in AZ I basically come for lunch and dinner it's that good! I've tried all the thingssss you won't regret coming here. read more

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Phenomenal food every time! Really enjoyed the wedge salad, pizzas, and short rib over fries. Highly recommend and trying something new each time! read more

My wife and I had dinner at the Downtown location. Great atmosphere and food. The handmade pizza was terrific! Really friendly and helpful staff as well. read more

Great food and service! Loved the Gentleman Pie and the Humble Caesar. I wish the red wine had been served a bit colder, but the selection was good. I've heard great things about the short rib pasta and sandwich, so I'll definitely be trying those next time. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed our date night here! The service was great, the music was fun and it really felt like an escape! not to mention that everything we ate was so good! I recommend getting there early since it gets very busy later in the evening! read more

Grabbed a quick bite in between sips of wine during the Wilcox Wine Festival. Enjoyed some green chili chicken enchiladas and they hit the spot. I couldn't tell you how many I got since they were buried in lettuce. But they were tasty! The bar service was great and my food was out fairly quick. read more

Humble Bistro - Chicken Enchiladas - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

From the variety of seating options to the chandeliers to the copper ceiling, I really enjoyed the aesthetic of Humble Bistro. It gave me vibes of NYC, but I was told it was designed as a French Bistro. Whichever it was, it works! We were greeted as soon as we entered, and seated immediately as it wasn't too busy. (We usually eat early when we go out to avoid the crowds.) Our server, Alexis, was awesome! She was witty and charming, and chatted easily with every table. She's exactly the type of server every restaurant should have. We ordered the Forno Bread, Humble's answer to garlic bread - house made sourdough with garlic, cheese and olive oil, plus a kick of heat with calabrian flakes. Great flavor and plenty to share. The menu had so many delicious looking options. I decided on the Pasta Rosa and Meatballs - pappardelle pasta with 3 meatballs, whipped ricotta and fresh basil. Now I can be a bit picky about meatballs, but these were excellent. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the only thing I might have liked was a little more ricotta. (I'm a big fan of ricotta.) The portion size was perfect. So often it's a huge bowl of pasta and 2 measly meatballs, but this was an even ratio of pasta to meatballs and yet I still had enough to take home for tomorrow's lunch. Hubby had the Forno Short Rib, which is a 12hr braised short rib over Humble Fries. He loved it! The short rib was fork tender, and practically melted in my mouth (yes, I tried a little), and the fries are well cooked and full of flavor. Combined with the short rib - a flavor explosion! We also split a creme brulee for dessert. Delicious and a nice size for one, but as we were bordering on full from our meal, it was a perfect sharing size for us. We know we'll be back! read more

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Humble bistro is located on High St in Desert Ridge which is a really cool street with restaurants, bars, and shops. This is such a great location to grab dinner and drinks with some of friends which is what brought us here! The server was very friendly and helped walk us through the menu and explained each dish to us. Ultimately, we knew we wanted to try the pastas which sounded amazing to us. The Cremini Sacchetti was our favorite! I loved the truffle taste in the brown butter sauce, the truffles weren't overpowering and complimented the pasta perfectly. We also loved the Short Rib which was braised for 12 hours and falling apart. I would love to go back and try the bruschetta dishes that they are known for! read more

Humble Bistro - Cremini Sacchetti - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love love love all their food. Ingredients are fresh. They do a great job with their brussels sprouts, Caesar salad- my partner really enjoyed the Caesar dressing, and I switched it to their vinaigrette, sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers! It's pretty impressive when you can get all of that right! Their service- well... it's average at best (some visits have had terrible service to average service). The $10 froze is spectacular though so I still go back! read more

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Great vibes and excellent service--Humble Bistro is a must-visit. We went for an early Friday evening dinner for three and were seated right away, though it quickly became clear a wait was building as the place filled up. We ordered the Gentleman's Pizza, Cauliflower Tahina, and 3-Ball meatballs, along with the special Humble Old Fashioned. Everything was outstanding from start to finish. Highly recommend. read more

My second time here and it looks like they have a new addition to Humble Bistro which is called Humble Oysters and Bubble. Me and my coworker shared the appetizer meatballs , humble brussels, and gentlemen pizza. All were good except for the humble brussels, it tasted burnt so it had a bitter taste to it. But the meatballs were perfect seasoned and the pizza was full of different flavor profile from savory to sweet to a little spiciness to it. read more

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Oh my goodness where do I start!! Went for brunch and did not leave behind one thing. The wings are some of the best I have ever had. The meat literally falls right off the bone. The sauces are amazing. The Caesar Salad has shaved Brussels sprouts and Parmesan and is also one of the best if not the best Caesar salad I have ever had. It's very seldom that we finish an entire salad at a restaurant and I swear I could've licked the plate clean. Seriously so delicious. If you go to Humble, order the Caesar. The French toast was also phenomenal and the Rosé sangria was strong and not too sweet. Do not sleep on this place. The staff, the food, the ambiance is 10/10!!!! read more

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Extremely loud - I could not even hear the person sitting next to me. You could tell everyone in the restaurant was yelling at each other. Heard other tables complain of noise levels as well. Made me want to leave and go somewhere else but decided to stay as the food was decent from a previous experience . Waitress was horrible - didn't clear table once, didn't ask if we wanted dessert, her hair got into my drink while she was setting it own on the table. Also, 3 out of 4 members of our party ended up sick that night after eating the same exact meal. Won't be coming back, sorry. read more

Girls night and this place was very nice. They have a cozy indoor/outdoor area and the music is pretty loud so I would suggest sitting outside if you don't like loud music. The service was good and they answered all of our questions and made some good suggestions, like the humble Caesar. My only complaint is that I wished the wings were crispier. The skin was a little too soft for my liking. Would like to come back here for date night and trying their pasta and pies! read more

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Fantastic. Simply fantastic service and food quality. The restaurant is clean and all of the servers seem very nice and helpful. They all seem to enjoy working there, which comes across in their friendly smiles and amazing attitudes. The whole atmosphere / vibe is professional-chill. (If that is a thing?) They have a tone of sourdough items and the pricing is great. They even carry Don Fulano Anejo!! We will be back very soon! read more

It's a cool space, nice energy, and a staff that actually pays attention, which shouldn't be rare, but somehow is. Humble Bistro stays in its lane - consistent, dependable, the kind of place you don't have to overthink. Last night, the table went in on a margarita pizza add ricotta, meatballs, caprese, and short rib pappardelle. And yeah, HB is consistent, but this round came back a little uneven. The pizza leaned too long in the oven, Forno bread punched hard with salt, and the caprese felt a bit "overproduced," like it was trying to impress instead of just being. Service was excellent! Best moment of the night came after dinner. I asked for a standard Italian digestif, no dice. Swung to a go-to dessert liqueur, also a no. I feigned disappointment, and the server, without missing a beat, informed me: "We're French, not Italian." Hmm.... See you next time, Humble Bistro, where we'll probably go in on another pizza, pappardelle, meatballs and the chicken parm.... OUI OUI!! read more

Rule #1- always order the short rib. Ordered the short rib pasta dish at Humble Bistro. It was delicious. The atmosphere is nice, quiet off high street. I've been to Humble Pie before, I think Humble Bistro is better. read more

Humble Bistro - Short rib - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I went to brunch with my family and I want to start with the fact that the service was great. Every person we interacted was so nice and they were so attentive. The savory foods were delicious. For instance, the wings were so tender and crispy. I do wish they would've tossed the wings in the sauce but overall delicious. The Humble Hash was so well rounded, very flavorful and filling. Just needed some salt and hot sauce to perfect it. The sweet plates were not it. The waffle seemed to be crystallized which just made it overly sweet and the cream on it had a lot of orange zest which overpowered the whole thing. Sometimes there's good in simplicity and I look for simplicity when it comes to a waffle. Same thing with the cinnamon roll. Over sweet and too much orange zest. read more

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First time here. Great atmosphere. We really enjoyed the Happy Hour menu. The food was really good. Our server, Kip was awesome. Always there for us. Highly recommend. read more

Had a great evening at Humble Bistro! The food and service were outstanding. I had the lasagna, which was delicious- do not miss. The two sauces were amazing and it was so fresh. My husband had one of the pizzas, which he enjoyed. I would pass on the porno bread, which I thought was going to be crunchy crusty sour dough but was just flat bread. Next time I will get one of the salads because they looked so good at the table next to us. We also ordered a bottle of the Silk and Spice red blend wine based on another review (pretty good, next time I might try something else). FWIW, Wine bottles are 50% off if you take an unopened bottle to go. The atmosphere is bustling yet somehow intimate. We talked to the people sitting next to us but also felt alone. It is close quarters if it is something you care about. Our server (who was training another server) was great and offered a lot of great recommendations. I think we also saw the owner or manager who thanked us for coming. Love this spot. It's super busy so make sure you join their waitlist online before you go. read more

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I had a couple of friends recommend this place so I had a date night with my hubby and had dinner here. I'm so thankful for the recommendation. It is amazing here. What a hidden gem if you don't visit High Street often. The ambience, vibe, service is Devine. We ordered The Gentlemen Pizza, the lasagna, Brussels and Short rib. No complaints here. All were delicious and savory. We ordered a bottle of red blend from Portugal, called Silk and Spice... wow!!! Amazing wine my husband couldn't stop talking about it lol This is going to be my new favorite spot . We have some friends visiting us in the next couple weeks and we already know we are bringing them here . They also have an amazing outside area and lit up with bistro lights. Also shout out to Alexis, who was our amazing server read more

Humble Bistro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love this place! Huge fan of the lasagna and mushroom pasta. Amazing espresso martinis as well. My boyfriend loved the Caesar salad with blackened chicken. Ask for Eva, she's the best! read more

We had such a fun night at Humble Bistro! The food, drinks, and overall atmosphere were all spot on. We started with a Humble Marg and a Tequila Old Fashion--both were well-balanced and delicious, especially that smoky depth in the old fashion. For food, we had the 3 Balls Meatballs (so good--tender, flavorful, and comforting) and the Forno Bread, which was perfectly warm, crusty, and ideal for dipping. The Wedge Salad is always one of our go-to's, and theirs did not disappoint--super fresh and loaded with all the good stuff. Service was great--friendly and attentive without hovering. The only tiny miss (and honestly not a big deal) was that we asked a couple times for salt and pepper and never ended up getting it. Didn't ruin the night at all, just something small. We'll absolutely be back. Humble Bistro hits the sweet spot between casual and elevated--you can grab a drink and relax, but still feel like you're treating yourself to something a little special. read more

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Food was excellent. FORNO bread is amazing. Server was awesome. No coffee maker. C'mon man, what the hell?!? Four stars for no coffee. Great feel to the restaurant, very "Italian" vibe. read more

Humble Bistro never disappoints--always delivers! It's our go-to date night spot in City North. We love sitting at the bar for a more intimate and fun vibe. They have the best cauliflower/gluten-free pizza, amazing Brussels sprouts, and of course, my favorite Rosé--La Gioiosa. Yum! Oh and service is always great! read more

Humble Bistro - Best Bubble Rosè ever! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love this place. Nicely decorated, classy look. The brussel sprouts are amazing. They're shaved. Mac n cheese, ceaser and lasagna were all so good! Service was really fast. We will be back! read more

Great food and fast service. Lunch hour was pretty loud, but it's a small place surrounded by a bunch of offices, so no big deal. Would go back. read more

Came for brunch, the breakfast chicken enchiladas are delicious! I had to go back the next weekend and order it again! My only complaint would be they don't serve coffee at brunch. Service was attentive, but not overly friendly on this occasion. Food is solid each time we go! read more

Humble Bistro - Chicken breakfast enchiladas, delicious - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great service, friendly staff, wonderful menu, tasty food!! I started my happy hour with the "hello peaches" which was absolutely delicious! My friends agreed it was the best drink at the table. It was like a spring hug in a glass, not too sweet, but light and bright! We shared the Forno Bread, it was great! Soft and fluffy bread perfectly flavorful. I got the Garden Party humble pie and it was tasty! Lots of fresh veggies! I also got a side Ceaser salad and it was excellent! We split the churros per the request of our waitress and she didn't lead us astray! Soooo yummy - the perfect end to our girls night out! read more

We wanted to get a quick lunch from office and this place is located just around. We went on a Monday and this place was packed. I must give a 5/5 for the vibe, ambiance and the service. This place is super cool for a date, brunch, friends meet up or just casually to hang out. Totally, digging this place. We went straight to entree and their menu is mainly pies, bread, salads and pasta. I wish they had a lunch menu, yes they have a lot on the drinks menu but didn't get a chance to try. I went with Cremini rachetti it's a veggie pasta with mushrooms. The presentation was excellent but the portion is limited. The flavor, taste is really good, loved the fresh take. The price is a little on the higher side. Overall a good place to hang out! read more

Humble Bistro - Mushroom Pasta - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona