It's been awhile since we were here about 7 years to be exact…read more RigaTony's is truly a hidden gem for authentic Italian dining! From the moment we walked in, the iconic atmosphere made us feel like family -- warm, lively, and full of charm. The food was absolutely incredible, with every dish tasting fresh, flavorful, and made with real passion. What made the experience even better was our server, Drew. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. His outstanding service elevated an already amazing meal into a memorable dining experience. If you're looking for authentic food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere, RigaTony's is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

Rigatony's is a pretty good option especially if you're in a hurry as the food comes out very…read morequickly. They also have an amazing lunch menu available every day until 4PM with most entrees costing only $11.50! My favorite part is the unlimited antipasto salad and ciabatta bread that comes with your meal. I love dipping the bread in olive oil and Italian seasoning. Yumm! I always skip the pepperoncini peppers and get extra salami and cheese. I've tried their chicken Parmesan, spaghetti in meat sauce, chicken cutlet piccata with fettuccine alfredo and lasagna. I wasn't wowed by any of the entrees and the marinara sauce is a bit too sweet for my liking. The unlimited salad and bread is always the highlight of my meal and a treat especially as I don't eat bread at home. For $11.50, it's an excellent value. All the staff members are also incredibly nice and accommodating. It's easy to see why this restaurant is so popular and always busy.

I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

After the great dinner we had last night, we worried that this might be a letdown. It wasn't. Great…read morecraft cocktails. The crab cake appetizer had a ton of flavor, the meatballs were good as was the whipped feta dip, though it was quite sweet. For the entree, my mom and I got the wild mushroom pasta with chicken. Excellent and not too rich. Just a great meal and half the price of where we went last night.

Vinci Torios has quickly become our favorite Italian spot. The food is always fresh, delicious, and…read moretastes like it's made at home, and the atmosphere feels like a classic Italian family-run restaurant. The owners, Imad and Lily, are incredibly welcoming and make a point to check in with guests, which really makes the experience special. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Linguine Vongole and lasagna are both excellent. Great for a intimate meal for two or dinner with friends and family. As a bonus, it's right next to Pollack Theatres, which makes it perfect for dinner and a movie.

I've been a patron of this restaurant for 20 years. Went in today for happy hour and was treated so…read more rudely by the new management. The manager was very sarcastic. unprofessional and demeaning. and this was over a $12 gift card that supposedly was from the previous owners that this management would not honor. I had no idea that this restaurant was under new management and going forward I will never step foot in the place again. The food was not like it used to be. Service was slow . The ambiance is no longer there. It's unfortunate because I would go in there with large groups of friends for dinner and listen to music. I would not recommend this restaurant anymore. It used to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.

The service 10/10! Food was amazing! I'm not a big salad…read moreguy but the flora salad was so good. I don't know how they make the dressing but i never had anything like it! We got the three meat fazzoletti. It was delicious. My daughter got the spaghetti meatballs. The meatballs were delicious. A lot of people were getting the pizza which looked really good. We ended with a regular cannoli and a Nutella. Our server said we could get half and half in one. We should have listened! The cannolis are massive and super flavorful. Daughter got 1 scoop of sorbet in a waffle cone. That was massive too! All in all, great food and service!

We had the best time tonight! Everything from the food to the atmosphere was spot on, but the…read morehighlight was our server, Mario. He made us feel so taken care of from start to finish, attentive, kind, and just genuinely enjoyable to interact with. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back again and again.

I loved the bolognese, ate the whole bowl. Can't wait to have it again. The cheese bread is to die…read morefor!

I treated myself to a solo Easter Sunday brunch at Caffe Boa, and it was such a beautiful…read moreexperience from start to finish. I sat out on the patio, and the weather was absolutely perfect, truly the ideal setting for a relaxing brunch date with myself. I ordered the steak and eggs, and let me just say... absolutely delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also had a ginger beer, and when I requested it in a wine glass with a side of olives, they made it happen without hesitation, which I loved. It's the little touches like that for me! Griffin, my server, was attentive and kind, and honestly, every employee I came into contact with was phenomenal. The team consistently checked on me and made sure I was comfortable without ever being intrusive. The level of service really stood out. Of course, I couldn't leave without dessert. I kept it simple with vanilla bean gelato, and they served it in the cutest little glass--such a perfect, thoughtful presentation. From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was fantastic! You can truly tell that the team takes pride in what they do. Keep doing what you're doing! I'll definitely be back! -Mika

My boyfriend and I had dinner here last Friday night. We sat on the patio. Very nice atmosphere…read more Emma was our waitress. She was amazing! Very upbeat personality and attentive. We ended up sending the calamari back because it was very chewy. I had the cavatelli which was amazing and my boyfriend had the chicken parmesan. The chicken was very dry and we sent that back as well. The manager Jarrod came to the table and personally apologized. That's when we learned that they cook the chicken in the fryer (good to know) He took that off our bill. We shared the tiramisu for dessert which was also awesome. Overall a good experience and I will be going back again.

I want to start off by saying the hostess was really what made my experience fantastic! I…read moreoriginally wanted to go here for a dating event, but unfortunately it was sold out so I asked the hostess if I could sit around the area the dating event was located at and she asked me if I wanted to sit with them, I opted not to, but it was still a nice gesture. The server gave great recommendations, especially when we were in between different menu items. We were also so grateful that they were able to put certain items of the dish on the side depended upon our preferences. Unfortunately, there was a girl who walked by who was very sick and we had to endure the experience, but management asked if we wanted to be reseated which we appreciated. The food here is always so amazing especially if you're a gluten-free girl the gluten-free noodles pair very well with the pastas in my opinion. Lastly, right now they have a banana butter cake and that is probably the best thing on their dessert menu! So tasty, just the right amount of banana and crispy on the outside!

Michelle was so great and attentive and we loved chatting with her too! Also the donut holes are…read moreinsane.

Coming here makes me want to move to Tempe where beautiful people are everywhere and the food is…read moreincredible. Just prior to saying goodbye after a long trip that ended here in Tempe and heading to Sky Harbor to go home, hung out here on a perfect mid March high noon. Outdoor seating with shade and warm rays was available and sampled some amazing appetizers. One was goat cheese with arugula, some kind of a toasted artisan bread, and pink grapefruit I believe. 5/5; also had a rich but sinfully delicious cremini mushroom fondue 5/5; had meatballs in a tomato meat sauce (very light and flavorful) and for my main dish has the P.R.E.A.M. Bowl 5/5. Except for the fondue which was sinfully delish, the dish led were light and cleanly cooked and very fresh. Was easily the best place I ate at while in the Phoenix area. A must try.

This is one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life! So I got the protein keto chicken crust…read morebecause I'm gluten-free with the vegan cheese. I got chicken and mushroom for my toppings. I ate the whole thing! The cheese was so amazing. I'm usually very very picky with my vegan cheese and I normally don't even order it at restaurants because it's normally not good. But my goodness this cheese was fantastic. The crust was fantastic and I have to say the sauce was so good! I never eat the whole pizza and I did! My husband ordered like a meat lovers's pizza and he ate the whole thing and my son ordered a cauliflower crust pizza and he ate his pizza. It was fantastic! I highly recommend coming into this place. The vibe is super cool. The service is Amazing, and the menu has something for everyone! I was just very happy that I found a place that I could enjoy. Our waitress Tadem was super nice, professional, and helpful but answering all my questions. We are from out of town so I wish we had this in California. But when I come back here, this is the first place I'm gonna stop by!

Hubby & I had dinner here Friday night. Due to hubby having to work later than normal, I made a…read morereservation for 6:00. We arrived a few minutes early, but were seated right away. All the staff were friendly & welcoming. Our server was prompt to our table. We ordered our usual. Hubby got a beer & I got red sangria. Both were good. We get a full other of the garlic bread without cheese. Their garlic bread is the best garlic bread in AZ! Hubby got the spaghetti with marinara sauce & added 3 meatballs. I got the chicken parmigiana, but on the fettuccine I got Alfredo sauce. All of the food was excellent! The best we have had. The only reason for the 4 stars is all of our empty cups & plates remained on our table until after we left. We even ordered another order of garlic bread to take home after we were done eating, & the dishes remained on the table. I didn't take any pictures since we got the same food I've posted pictures of before.

I've had the pleasure of dining at La Locanda several times over the past 4-5 years, and no matter…read morehow much time passes, or what I order, the experience is always an effortless 12/10. From the music to the lighting, you're completely transported into a beautifully curated dining moment. The service staff is phenomenal, consistently attentive without ever feeling intrusive, and they treat you with a level of class that's genuinely rare. And if you're wondering what to order... don't. Everything on the menu is exceptional, down to the salads. Thank you, La Locanda, for the continued privilege of enjoying the true art that is your food.

I've been waiting to try La Locanda for a while now and it honestly did not disappoint!!!…read more I wanna start off by saying that the service I got from the second I walked in was amazing thank you to Kevin and Rafa! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with just the right balance of elegance and comfort perfect for both a relaxed dinner and a special occasion. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the chef's passion for Italian cuisine. Every dish was amazing. I would definitely come back to try more of the Italian food. Chicken parm was 10/10 and the sausage and peppers 8.5/10 and the espresso martini was as a solid one 9/10 the garlic bread was 10/10

Sarah and I had a wonderful dinner at CiBO tonight. The Salsiccia was the standout -- beautifully…read moreblistered crust, generous sausage, and exactly the kind of Neapolitan-style pie downtown Phoenix should be proud of. The arancini were a great way to start, and the Nutella e Banana with ice cream was the right call to close things out. But the night really belonged to our server, Jesus R. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely warm -- the kind of service that turns a good meal into one you actually want to write about. We'll be back, and we'll be asking for his section. Five stars.

Cibo remains one of downtown Phoenix's go-to spots--both a local favorite and a destination for…read morevisitors--and it's easy to see why. The setting does a lot of the work: a large, charming garden with plenty of outdoor seating that gives the whole place a cozy, almost village feel. Inside, there's a small bar that's tough to get into, but it's really your only option if you're walking in without a reservation and don't want to wait an hour or more. The kitchen is usually the highlight. With an Italian chef behind it, everything leans fresh and well executed--pizzas consistently shine, and the salads are just as strong. This time, though, the bolognese was a miss. The pasta was clearly overcooked, which stood out given how reliable the food typically is--felt more like an off night than the norm. The wine-by-the-glass list is solid and approachable, and the many awards feel well deserved overall. A diverse staff adds to the cosmopolitan yet relaxed atmosphere. Even with the misstep, Cibo holds its place as one of the better all-around dining experiences downtown.