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    Nello's Ahwatukee

    4.2 (529 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    NELLO'S AHWATUKEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Penne Alla Vodka
    Bren T.

    Came here for dinner on a Tuesday evening and it was busy! All the staff is super nice and welcoming. Food is good too. Restaurant is kinda loud, but good for families. Had the Fritto Misto, pretty good. Fried perfectly and not overwhelmed with batter. Sauce is ok, but my husband liked it. Shared a Sajone Pizza. It's was good! Also had a Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken. Also very good. Highly recommend coming here.

    8" pepperoni and black olives
    Lucy J.

    Ordered 8" pizza and I gotta say, have you seen "When Harry met Sally"? When the lady said "I"ll have what she's having" ohhhh yes that was my first bite of my pizza!!! Meg Ryan hit this pizza dead on

    Chicken Gorgonzola salad. Get some pizza too!
    Jasmine M.

    I love their cheese pizza and chicken Gorgonzola salad! Busy atmosphere. Great service.

    Build Your Own 12" Pizza Gluten Free with sardines, mushrooms, black olives, basil, & pineapple
    Mabel R.

    Nello's is a good option of your in the area and looking for a salad, wings, and pizza. Have been here multiple times. The bar looks cozy as you walk in and if I was by myself, that's probably where I'd go sit. As a party of two on this occasion, we were quickly greeted and sat at a clean booth by the window. The bathrooms are clean and I liked that you can open the door with your foot on the way out. I've had the wings here before and they are delicious. Their salads come in two options and the personal size is good as a starter. I usually opt for the Old World Classic. I really liked that they serve the pizzas hot and the cheese is melting as you pull it apart. Their gluten free pasta is good. I also loved the plastic free leftover boxes they provide. We were able to fit both our leftovers in one box. A few things went wrong on this visit. The restaurant felt a little too cold for me but my hubby most likely appreciated the extra chill. When we ordered our drinks, out server got our orders wrong and that left me concerned. We both ordered salads and while the Nello's dressing is pretty good, the salads themselves are nothing to write home about, leaving something left to be desired. We ordered pizzas and we both agreed they were missing a bit more tomato sauce, especially to balance out the saltiness from my anchovies. For my build your own pizza, I goth the 12" gluten free crust, then added mushrooms, black olives, basil, pinneapple, & anchovies. I opted for the anchovies as my protein because I was in a pescatarian mood and this was a $5 add on. I've had good anchovies before so I knew the potential flavor profile. The sardines were so salty, the saltiness overpowered all the flavors. While the pinnacle helped tame that saltiness, I think some acidity from some extra tomato sauce would have helped add balance. The flavor was good but I just couldn't get over the extra salt. Next time, I would ask for extra sauce. Ultimately, for how much we paid and our overall experience, we both felt Spinatos is a much better place.

    Nellos wings
    Cecilia L.

    Review is for takeout only. Will update after dining in person for full experience. Just moved to the area and decided to order takeout after moving all day. I got the Margherita 8" crispy and hubby got the Nellos wings and a Caesar salad. The pizza was the perfect single serving size, the crust was perfectly crispy, and the ingredients all tasted fresh. I will have to get a bigger pie next time because I want more of the center to indulge in all the flavors! The hubby said the wings are the typical wings you expect from a pizza place and he enjoyed the Nellos sauce and the slight char on the wings. Salad was good too. Definitely excited to come back and try other items and experience the restaurant dine in experience.

    Lisa R.

    Brought my friends from out of town to Nello's and a great time was had by all. Our server was prompt, friendly and super patient when we needed more time to order because of catching up. Everyone (even the kids) loved their meals and it was nice to share a meal at one of our favorite places.

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    Always great food and drink and the staff are very friendly and accommodating one of the best pizza places around

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    Great local family business, good wine selection, and extremely friendly staff. Our family would order from them any time.

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    3 years ago

    Want great REAL good Italian food NELLOs want yummy spaghetti and meatballs for a little one NELLOS

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    Hi Jack. Thank you for the 5 star review! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Nellos is the best! It is a great local pizza and American cuisine with an awesome vibe!

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    2 years ago

    Stopped in for glass of wine and food to go. Bartender was great, pepperoni pizza and salad outstanding. Best dining in Ahwatukee.

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    Was a great place to grab a pizza, and had a great bruschetta made with almond butter, fig jam, pruchetta

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    Our server Jackie was outstanding! The deluxe combo pizza is always great. Beer and wine selection never disappoints.

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