Just did a Daou wine dinner here and it was really fun. This has become one of our standbys when we want good Italian food. I have the calamari here a lot for an app at the bar and it's great. Not just all rubbery rings, but freshly made and authentic, with a great, slightly spicy, marinara. Salads are good too. Nice bar (seating inside and some outside a roll-up window) that has great bartenders and good drinks, and a nice, reasonably priced wine list. Good pizza and other standard IT dishes. Met some really friendly locals and the wait staff is excellent and long term employees. Frank, the owner, is friendly and almost always there...can't go wrong here! read more

Love coming here for their lunch special, although they did just increase their prices a smidge, it's still worth it. You can pick two for $15. A salad, soup, or pasta. Or they have a great burger and fries as well! I've tried the spaghetti bolognese (probably my favorite out of the bunch), spaghetti carbonara, and the fettuccini. The Caesar salad and house salad are great. The inside is a bit dark for my taste, so I always opt to sit at the outdoor bar, which I love when the weather is nice. read more

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We stopped by on our bikes and enjoyed the patio for lunch. We enjoyed two types of ravioli with a side Caesar salad. I also enjoyed a local brew with lunch. Great service. read more

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Still amazing! Been coming here for years and it's just consistently solid as far as food and service. Quirky crowd at the bar. Mostly super friendly customers and the staff are on point. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

All good. Food excellent. Service friendly and spot on. Choices are excellent. We celebrated with a nice bottle - a top end CA red that blew our socks off. Caymus Wine Anniversary 22 can do that. It tasted like an older wine. Tannins SO smooth. Round AND luscious, almost bouncy on my palate. It knocked my gf's socks off while her son laughed at us smiling so much - you see, a great bottle is enjoyable but an outstanding nearly perfect drinking wine stays with you and you pray you'll dream about it. The food? Oh I forget what we had but it was all delicious including the sweet, perfectly fried calamari with red sauce to dip it in. No photos as we were all smiling and focused on plates in front of us. And that bottle. read more

Incredible Italian and American menu, reasonable prices and nice, classy ambiance. Can't go wrong!

Tried Pacino's and I am hooked. I had the dish with pasta, sausage, Kalamata olives and it was so amazing. So ready to go back for more! read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food was just ok. We ordered a couple of pizzas and weren't too impressed. Score also reflects that we were there on the 13th anniversary (I believe that was the number) we saw advertised in the local neighborhood newspaper which indicated there would be appetizer specials and raffles (including a 70s Chevy pickup truck). We didn't not see or get offered the appetizer special (article indicated free meatballs) and no sign of the truck being raffled, and our server didn't know what we were talking about. My son came with us with the intent of seeing the truck and entering the raffle. I promise, we weren't there on the wrong day because the world's loudest band was playing on the patio to mark the occasion . When the hostess asked where we wanted to sit, we elected sitting away from the band. She sat us in the dining room. When we ordered the happy hour special (pizza and drinks), our waitress said the HH special was only available outside or in the bar, not in the dining room. Never heard of that, and it's something the hostess should probably mention before seating. We said we'd move, and the waitress decided to give us the special anyway. All in all, not a great outing. I've eaten here occasionally in the past and always felt the food was just ok. read more

Another great visit for outstanding menu items, drinks and service. Nice patio too! Full and complete Italian specialty dishes as well. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Badda Bing shrimp and calamari. - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Nice patio with a fire rumbling to keep you warm in the winter. Tried the pizza and fries as I needed a quick lunch and was not disappointed. I also liked the bar that you can walk up to if you just want to have a beer. Great menu and I will be back for dinner next time. read more

Ordered a Tre Carne 4/21. What did you do to the Pizza that we order a couple times a month on Tuesday. Crust tasted like a frozen cardboard crust. Meat quality and types were changed. I have tasted better Frozen Pizza. To bad! Was a great treat after wine tasting next door. read more

Went here for a rehearsal dinner and the food was fresh, delicious, and very friendly service. Highly recommend for large group catering or just a nice flavorful meal out. read more

I've been here many times with different groups over the years and everyone including myself say the same thing. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and most of all fantastic food. read more

We stopped by for a spot of lunch. A young lady kindly seated us and then we were very well cared for by the Bar Manager, Chris. We enjoyed salads soup and bread but were cordially invited back for Sunday Brunch tomorrow. It is an amazing menu. If we lived here, we would be happy to be regulars. Great food( the beet salad is to die for), terrific service ( thank you Chris) and an all around great atmosphere that you don't find everywhere. Thank you all for the experience! read more

Food is really good, portions are small for how much you pay. Service seems like it would be really great however our server didn't move with a purpose, and wasn't done very quickly. Everything came out correctly aside from one thing and I think it was because of a language barrier. This will either be your favorite restaurant you go to frequently or a one and done. The ambiance is very romantic and warm. Thanks for good food Pacino's! read more

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Second time here and was not a disappointment. The Bruschetta Burrata was on point with the Burrata cheese. The short rib ravioli was awesome, it had a very fancy name, but we will just call it short rib. Good flavor and was filled with meat. The pappardelle Bolognese was a perfect blend and loved the flavor. Service was very good and all the staff was friendly. read more

If you know me, then you know I'm a caprese aficionado. Always looking for a great Caprese, which led my Yelp Bestie Chelsey H. and I to check this establishment out as we found via the Yelp App. Yelpies usually have the best recommendations! We came on a fairly busy Friday night, but they have ample seating inside so we had no wait. Our server was very attentive even with multiple tables, and the band being quite loud right next to our booth. They even had great recommendations and helped us decide on what to order. I'm happy to say the caprese was amazing, and I really enjoyed the pasta dish we ordered as well. The pizza flavor wasn't my favorite, but it was still really good! I know Chelsey said it was great as leftovers. Next time, we will try a different flavor as the crust/sauce was amazing! All in all, we definitely see us coming back! read more

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Date night. Martinis & Meatballs were really good! Will definitely go back again soon!

Best local spot in North East Mesa! The wine selection is excellent, but the food is just amazing. I ordered the scallops and my husband got the steak risotto; both were a hit. We come often and are never disappointed. Love supporting a local restaurant where everything is prepared with care! read more

Pacino's Restaurant - The scallops...so good every time! - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Amazing atmosphere. The staff are so friendly it reminds me of Cheers. The food is amazing and the prices are reasonable. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Pacino's Restaurant Real Italian is a killer spot with killer, AUTHENTIC Italian and killer folks! Grade A. #1 with a bullet! My friend Karen recommended this for a get together we were doing and it was perfect! Frank, the owner, was there and made sure everything was perfect and set up to look great. The bartenders were friendly and the food was fantastic! They have live music and a great patio. A great variety of italian food and it's a locally owned, family run business. I recommend. 2831 N Power Rd, Mesa (mcdowell & power) read more

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Always like the food here. Great Chicken Piccata, and their Italian combo (3 items). They have a great outside patio

In 2014, not long after moving to the Valley of the Sun I visited and reviewed Pacino's favorably and after that many years of visiting have found them not only just as tasty, homey, flavorful, and terrific, but especially consistent in their offerings throughout the years. This is a very, very, very hard thing for any restaurant and especially a local one to do. Pacino's Italian is one of those places you simply have to 'return to' that we've discovered in the Valley. Although we live in Phoenix, Pacino's is well worth our drive. Everything we've tried on the menu has always been very good - no, excellent, and especially Grandma's Balls are a must! We get them every visit. As I've mentioned before, overall, this is the kind of place you can go to have a quiet meal, without hustle and bustle and have the choice a comfortable and relaxing inside or the rustic yet comforting outside, with a fireplace to boot! As a Brooklynite, I hold Frank Spaccarelli's Bronx upbringing dear, where I know he was thoroughly deep-rooted in Italian everything, especially where Italian Cooking in the U.S. has no comparison. Keep it up Chef, kudos to your cooks and staff for a job super extremely well done. You can be sure we'll continue coming back. read more

Absolutely Disgraceful - Save Your Money and Go Elsewhere We came in for what we hoped would be a pleasant Mother's Day brunch. Unfortunately, this place delivered nothing but disappointment and attitude. I ordered the Hash and Eggs--a $17 plate that looked like it came straight out of a microwaved can of Hormel's. The potatoes were clearly frozen--think Ore Ida, straight from the bag--and the single slice of bread tossed on the plate felt like an afterthought. The kicker? I didn't even touch the entree. When we politely brought this to the attention of the staff, the owner came over--not to apologize--but to argue. He was defensive, dismissive, and acted like removing the untouched food from the bill was a personal insult. For a business charging premium brunch prices, the quality was rock-bottom and the customer service even worse. We left appalled--not just at the food, but at the way we were treated. If you're looking for overpriced canned food and a side of attitude, this is your spot. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere that actually values its guests. I only wish I had taken a photo to share of what it looked like, but you will get something that looks like the attached photo. Response to owner: Hey Frank, if that mystery meat really was made to order, let's put it to the test. Post a video on your restaurant's Instagram of your chef whipping up that corned beef hash from scratch--no cans, no smoke, no mirrors--and show us how it's actually plated. If it looks anything like what we were served, I'll tip my hat, delete the review, and even recommend the place to people I don't like. But if it doesn't, maybe it's time to retire the "made to order" claim and just embrace the Hormel life. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Comparable to their corned beef hash. - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

7/20/24: Wow. Just wow. Excellent food, friendly staff, Pacino memorabilia all over the place (well, duh), a spotless interior with a large patio. What more could you need? Oh, music!! We are definitely going to return to Pacino's because if you see the brunch/lunch menu, oh baby, we want some of that! Our server, Javier, was exceptional: polite, funny, and just on top of everything. We never had to ask for drink refills or for the table to be cleared off to make room for more food. He was constantly checking in on us from the moment we sat down, and for the entire 2 hrs we were there enjoying the ambiance and delicious food. Appetizers: bread w/ vinegar & oil, caprese board, fried artichoke. Awesome. The artichokes being fried was a new experience for all of us; we had to force ourselves to stop munching or we wouldn't be able to eat our meals. We did devour the bread, though! Meals: chicken picatta, malenzane parmigiana (eggplant, gnocchi), taste of Italy (lasagna, chicken parm, fettucine alfredo). All of it hot, well flavored, loaded with cheese, and just damn good. Again, we had to stop because there was no way we were missing dessert. Desserts: dolce vita (pizza with ricotta, blueberries, basil, thin crust), salted caramel cheesecake, mousse di limone. All of it: well worth the calories! The pizza was on the menu as being black, not blue, berries, but that was the only hiccup with our entire orders. Pacino's was a 40 minute drive for us but as alluded earlier, we will definitely make that drive again. Such a great place! read more

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Brought all the girls down for ladies night this Tuesday!!! Awesome martini specials-- recommend the white Lotus. Yummy! Happy hour all night pizzas are delicious!!! read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Martini ladies night - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The ambience was good. The food was fine. The bartender was attentive, but you are one of the very few who charge extra for credit card processing. Do you want us to pay for your cable TV bill Also, ???maybe your utility bill??? it's cheesy... and sleazy.. it's cheap. It's a cost of doing business.. Just wrap it into your regular pricing. Otherwise people are going to deduct that from their tip..... and the bartender shorted me the change due back.... Grossing up the bill. Not good. I took it out of his tip.... And then some. You guys need to get smarter. read more

This was our first time trying Pacino's and it was a great experience. We got there at 4:30 and sat in the bar so we could take advantage of their happy hour specials. The only thing to be aware of is that happy hour only goes until 5:00 unlike most restaurants where it's 6:00. However our waiter did let us order a second round of drinks before the cut off so there was no problem. They had a very nice bar area with ability to sit at the bar, high top tables, low top tables, outside tables with misters, or the outside bar that opens to the inside. The dining room looked nice as well. My husband and I both ordered martinis which were good. The waiter, Jason, wanted to make sure it was to our liking so he brought us out more olive juice to dirty it up more. That was such a nice gesture. For dinner I chose the garlic salmon, it was served on a bed of creamy risotto and asparagus spears and was delicious. I'm just sorry I didn't take a picture to share. My husband got the spaghetti and Grandma's meatballs. The portion was large with two huge meatballs, my husband really liked it. He only ate half, it was so much, and gets to enjoy the other half for another dinner. Finally a big shout out to Jason, our waiter! He made our experience extra special. He had a great sense of humor and was very attentive. We even enjoyed the funny drawing he left for us on the back of the bill. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I was served raw chicken in my Chicken piccata. Meals are not consistent. My server Xavier was terrific and apologized and offered a new dish and free dessert. read more

It was a great meal . Also we came for the singing contest. It was great all sang great, I want to put my vote and tickets to the singer Brian he did a great job cheers for Brian !! read more

Very nice meal. Service was excellent and the food was very good. Seated immediately with no waiting. Would definitely return

We were invited to Pacino's to celebrate a cousin's birthday. We were there at around 7:30pm. Restaurant wasn't full, with the bar having more people than the dining room. Restaurant is simple, and tables were clean. Lighting could be improved. The way it was positioned and with a shiny menu, I was having trouble reading the menu. Our waitress (I wish I had her name) came to our table pretty quickly and after we looked at the menu, we ordered our appetizers and our main dishes. We ordered the fried calamari, mozzarella sticks and artichoke hearts to share for appetizers. For mains, I ordered the Spaghetti Amore which comes with grilled chicken and a roasted red pepper and sun dried tomato cream sauce. My husband ordered the chicken parmigiana. The appetizers were good, with the fried calamari being the best, followed by the cheese sticks. The artichoke hearts were somewhat undercooked and chewy. They also had some rough bits that should have been removed but they were just ok. My dish was absolutely fantastic!! Spaghetti cooked perfectly Al dente and the sauce and flavors just working so well together, it was so delicious!! I literally finished my whole plate and could have had more! This will be the dish that will make me go back. My husband said his chicken parmigiana was just ok, he would rather try something different next time. Everyone else at the table seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. The kids ravioli was not a hit though. During our time there, our waitress checked in on us multiple times and offered to refill our waters. She was very attentive, nice and welcoming. We all loved her service! Just before we left, people were starting to sing karaoke. The majority were pros with great voices, including the bar tender who did a stunning job! Overall, we had a nice experience. The prices are slightly on the higher side but still ok. The restaurant is celebrating their 10th year anniversary. Give them a try and support a good local business in NE Mesa! read more

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I suggested going there the other night and my husband said isn't that the place that smells like the sewer? I said well last time we were there yes but let's give it another try. The sewer smell is pretty strong in that restaurant. Smells like the sewer backing up and that's all I could taste when I was eating my food. Took forever to get our check when we were ready to go. The service was not great read more

You will feel at home but please remember that you are not... They said to get the cannoli's. Still want to come back for the Brunch.

Atmosphere is very nice the hostess hmmm no comment Service was mediocre I ordered the fettuccine which came room temp but the flavor was good I was disappointed the shrimp was farmed so a hard pass -halfway through our meal we were asked if we wanted bread not the best bread. Give it a try maybe it was just a off night read more

This was our first time trying Pacinos. We had reservations at a different date at 7:00 pm. When we arrived at 6:45 and at that point we were told it would be about a 20 more minute wait. I understand when restaurants get busy. So we walked back in at 7:35 and was told once again it was now about another 45 minutes. I told her never mind, it was ridiculous! So we decided to give it another try this last Saturday February 28th. I made reservations again. This time we were promptly sat on the patio. Our server was a woman with short black hair, she never gave her name! It took forever for her just to bring our drinks, we ordered after she stated I'll be right back with some bread. Never got it, had to remind her. Which she blamed on someone else for not bringing it. I had the charcuterie board, my husband had the ribeye! Worst food ever! My food was horrible. Only Prosciutto meat on it dry old bread, cheese was hard and old. My husband ordered his steak med rare it was well done. We will not be returning! Service was poor, food horrible!! read more

My wife and I love the food and atmosphere at Pacino's Restaurant. They have live music some of the days of the week which adds to the dining experience and the wait staff are very friendly and welcoming. Our waiter remembered my wife and I from our first time dining there and he welcomed us back. The homemade pastas and sauces are so delicious and I always look forward to going back to try something different on their menu. read more

This place is awesome! Hubby and I went here last night for a drink and some wings. We sat at the bar. This restaurant is really nice. There is TVs at the bar, we sat at the bar and were greeted by Crissy and Jason, two amazing bartenders. There is a huge option of wine available and several beers on tap many unique ones as well as local. My husband ordered wings, these wings were huge! The sauce they were tossed in was a honey hot and super good. Beers were cold, place was super busy while attentive staff was keeping everyone happy. I highly recommend this place rather for a date night or just any night!! Oh!! I forgot to mention there is a really nice patio and there was a live band that was excellent. read more

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I have been here twice and the staff has been amazing both times. We came for new years tonight and were treated like regulars. The owner was here and takes great pride in every dish served. There was an amazing guitar player tonight, he played a great mix of older and newer music and it was loud enough to enjoy but not over power the conversation between my boyfriend and I. We will definitely be back. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Excellent bar staff and amazing entertainment - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Went there for dinner on a Saturday at 4:15 PM. Been there before and has good food. Was asked if we had a reservation, twice, and we said no there was just two of us. They said they had something else going on and they couldn't seat us. Seen tables on the right hand side were set up for something going on. Plenty of seats at the bar and a couple high tops yet they still wouldn't seat us. Had tables outside. Went to Alessiaca's. Better place to go anyhow. read more