New to the area and headed out to find great Italian food. And I found it. Boy did I find it…read more There are a few Vito's in the Phoenix area, and all had great reviews and photos that made my mouth water. Ultimately I chose the Mesa store because it was the original and I wanted to see Mesa. We started with a basic garlic cheese bread appetizer and it was great. The calamari was tempting but we'll save that for next time. Wife ordered fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and I ordered the usual Chicken Parmesan which came with a side of pasta. It was actually a harder choice than usual because I walked thru the restaurant before I ordered and so many dishes looked good, as did the pizza. But I went with the usual. Let's start with the wife, which truly speaks to the five stars because she frankly doesn't love Italian food. She eats it when I beg. And she loved it. She actually proactively mentioned she wanted to go back. That's like 7 stars right there it's so abnormal. I agree with her. The chicken parm was fantastic. Amazing. To top it off, our server was great and when I mentioned we were new to the area and it was our first trip she was so nice telling us the history of the original and the other stores, and the manager later stopped by to continue that conversation as the server told her we were new. I mentioned that I live closer to the Scottsdale store, and she said it's the same food and I'll like it just as much. I'll have a hard time deciding which shop to return to - it might be worth the drive to the original just for the ambiance, but I'll give the other a try soon because it was just that good! 5 stars. Or 7 if you ask my wife.

Update from June 2026: My chicken Parmesan was great in terms of flavor. I ended up swapping the…read morebreaded chicken that normally comes with the meal for grilled chicken to avoid the oils from frying. I also subbed the sunrise sauce in and it was so delicious. My only complaint was the portion size for the price. Normally I would get to chicken pieces and have leftover chicken. I remember normally going in and being able to split this dish with my husband, but this time it came with one piece of chicken. This was a little disappointed for the price point and hoping to get more protein. The other really annoying part when dining at Vito's is parking. I circled around twice including the parking lot by the car wash and State Farm and called Vito's asking for advice where to park and was told Walgreens across the street due to a big party they were having in the basement. Lastly, Vito's has a happy hour menu, the discount used to be better in the past so lately I haven't ordered from it. However, the frustrating part is in the summer the only way to benefit from them is to sit outside on the patio. I wish they allowed for seating for happy hour specials during hot summer months to be inside as well.

We always love coming to Alessia's! The food is always amazing, the service is wonderful, and every…read moretime we're there, it truly feels like family. Such a welcoming atmosphere and always a great experience. One of our favorite places!

Stopped in for a Friday lunch, I chose the 1/2 sandwich/salad, I got the toasted Italian sub and…read morethe Gorgonzola Salad's. Both were excellent, salad came first. This was paired with an excellent glass of Malbec. The food, service and atmosphere never disappoint.

Finally leaving a review even though I've been here many times. First, the service is top tier…read more Theyre always friendly and willing to go out of their way for customers. Second, food is delicious. Do I wish they had chopped cheese or cheese steak everyday? Yes! It's delicious but I understand. Third, it's a cute little clean deli with plenty of seating. Yes it can get busy during rush hour but just share a table. That's what

Great ambiance and friendly faces! It's a very clean and cute space with a small market. I ordered…read morethe Spicy Italian for my first meal here and it was great! Going for the Chopped Cheese or the Wagyu Roast Beef next time if they're available for the day. I'll update my review with new pictures if I remember (unfortunately I housed my sandwich and forgot to take a picture), meanwhile I'll post some giardiniera I bought! (Solid by the way) Joe posts their menu and prices daily, so I'd check their Instagram or Facebook if you're picky. The sandwiches are massive and packed, so if price is ever a concern I'd definitely say turning it into two meals is an option. Or have a good time and go all in! In summary: Great food and I love the daily updates and change. It's obviously a loved business between the daily menu updates and different services and events offered. Definitely coming back as a regular next time. Update: The Gavone is amazing, still need to come back for the Wagyu Cheesesteak!

This is a fun, conveniently-located family-friendly place to get delicious Italian food! They have…read morequite a variety of pasta, chicken, meat and seafood dishes, classics and fun unique plates of their own. The staff is very friendly and the food came out quickly, with everything being warm but not so insanely hot we had to wait to eat. We go there for all our special occasions!

I came here twice and very much enjoyed it both times. My first visit, I had the shrimp and…read morescallops in garlic sauce and my friend ordered two appetizers. My dish was packed with flavor. There were a ton of garlic chunks but surprisingly it wasn't too garlicky. The cheese garlic bread my friend ordered was so good it was the reason I came back with the wife. Today I tried their lasagna, it had a great flavor. The meat sauce was a touch sweet for me but I still rate it highly. The eggplant parmigiana was also delicious. The restaurant is nice and pleasing, the restrooms were classy and clean, and the outside looked very welcoming, perfect for cooler days. With great food, huge servings, and kind staff to match, this will be a regular spot for me 4.5-5 stars.

A friend of ours loves this place and wanted us to try it out! It certainly did not disappoint!!…read moreOur bartender/server Mark, went above and beyond to take care of us today. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a nice bottle of Chianti and had the Bread board for starters, then enjoyed the Drunken Mussels, and Cheese ravioli with Vodka sauce! The manager brought us extra bread to finish the appetizer we ordered. Mark never let our glasses sit empty and kept our water glasses full. He polished all the wine glasses out of the dishwasher and kept the back bar sparkling!! He's an asset to Sam and Luca!! My friends and I will be returning for Wine Wednesday with 25% off bottles! The ambiance is very clean and welcoming as well!! What an enjoyable experience we had!!

Have been twice now and I very much enjoy this restaurant…read more Ambiance: Great atmosphere for a date night Food: Delicious! Their specials are good and can't go wrong with their pasta or pizza. It was all very delicious Service: Shout out to Bee. She is an amazing server and you can tell she cares. Sam & Luca are lucky to have her. If she is your server, you are in good hands Would I go again? Most definitely

Great food and service. Marissa was attentive and friendly. Loved the decor inside too.read more

I've been going to RigaTony's for over 21 years, dating back to their Arizona Avenue location. It's…read moreone of those places I keep coming back to because the food is consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is their fresh Antipasto Salad and warm Ciabatta bread. I highly recommend ordering a side of their scampi butter for the bread. Yum! This visit, I had the Baked RigaTony, and my daughter ordered the Deep Dish Lasagna with marinara sauce. Both dishes were excellent--hot, flavorful, and generously portioned. They also have great weekday lunch specials. The Chicken Cutlet Picatta is another favorite of mine. Great food, friendly service, and a restaurant that's been a longtime favorite of mine. I highly recommend it! Don't forget to sign up for the Devoted Diner Program to earn rewards and discounts!

Food was delicious and customer service was outstanding! We ordered Seafood lasagna, eggplant…read moreparmigiana and shrimp scampi. Food was amazing. Definitely will be coming back!

Just okay - we went for happy hour and I'm not sure if I'd go back. The bacon wrapped scallops were…read moregood but the garlic bread only tasted like toasted bread there was no flavor to it. The drinks are limited if you don't like sweet drinks so I paid full price for a cocktail off the list. When the bill came the price of the cocktail in the receipt was different than was was in the menu on the table. The waitress did change it but a customer shouldn't have to tell you the price is incorrect. The service was good. She checked on us frequently. There was nothing special about the restaurant so I wouldn't go here for date night but I did see other couples there for date night. It's a decent family restaurant.

Gary, Once again.....PERFECTION. The food was fantastic,…read morethe ambiance was romantic and buzzy, and our server was extremely attentive. Your establishment is, hands down, top notch. I cannot say enough about how we are always treated like family, not customers. Thank you, we appreciate the love you put into your restaurant. Grade: A++++ -Pete

This restaurant wasn't bad, but for the price point, it wasn't good. It was just so-so. I was…read moresurprised that it was as busy as it was because I've definitely had better Italian food. I ordered the cioppino and the shrimp was overcooked. The noodles were too mushy. I had the salad with the blue cheese dressing. They added garlic to the blue cheese, but it wasn't very balanced. The garlic overpowered the blue cheese. And I love garlic, but this seemed out of place. The portions were generous and the bread was kept warm and toasted. They only gave us 1 small portion of butter for 4 people. The decor was a bit outdated. They had some older guitar players in the bar, but the noise of the conversation just drowned them out. This wasn't very romantic. It was just functional at date night prices. I'd come back, but only because someone invited me there. I wouldn't go by myself.

My wife and I decided to escape the heat and house and go to Happy Hour…read more We sat at the bar since there was no one there and the day shift bartender was so friendly. After enjoying a drink we settled on the Italian fries, which are addictive they come parm, truffle, parsley and a special aioli served hot it's just incredibly good. Each ordered our own pizza, my wife the pepperoni and I the Margarita done Napoletana style. They were amazing, dough was soft, easy chew, sauces were incredible. We both agreed this place has moved to near the top of pizza places in NE Mesa. What is incredible is no one was there, we had the whole place to ourselves, which we couldn't believe no one was there for a happy hour on a Friday. We will be back soon, you should try it, well worth it.

Came two nights in a row. Last night it was just appetizers, but the food was so good. We had to…read morecome back tonight for dinner. We had gnocchi and it was phenomenal. The garlic cheese bread was the perfect accompaniment. And of course, we had to have the lemonchello cake again. This restaurant is amazing. Good thing I live in another state or I could weigh 500lbs!

On our way to a Pink Floyd tribute concert, and I had made a reservation here to eat beforehand. So…read moreglad I did. Perhaps being short staffed, despite not being crowded, they were turning away people without reservations. They won me over at the start as they were playing Pink Floyd music. No coincidence, it turned out... They knew about the concert in the area. The decor was charming, with lots of stained glass flowers on the windows, quotes about wine near the ceiling, and an airy feel. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. My friend and I dined on some light and gluten free options that were tasty but unremarkable. Overall, a cozy and enjoyable experience.

This is a really awesome restaurant with a husband and wife team. That will give you the VIP…read moreservice! If you like high-quality wine and great food, this is a mess. I enjoyed a Caesar salad salad and tomato bisque soup for lunch. I also grab some wine and had a really fantastic time. They have wine, pairings and parties at this restaurant once a month. It's a large space and would also be a really great spot to have a party.