Not my best experience with Italian restaurants Meat was overdone, wine ok, but salad was the worst. That was my first and last time for this place read more

Pacino's Italian Restaurant is authentic - the real deal. The very best in Arizona. Every entree is delicious and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly from the moment you arrive -- everyone from hostesses to servers to bartenders and chefs. Our server tonight was Zavier, he was great and very helpful. And special thanks to Frank, owner of Pacino's -- he runs a tight ship. read more

While visiting the area with our family of six adults and five kids of various ages (including an infant), we gave Pacino's a try for dinner one night. It was so great, we all returned two nights later! Our server for both nights was Debbie, who was absolutely one of the very best ever anywhere! She was attentive, friendly and took such nice care of everyone - especially the kids! We all were talking about her very fondly. She was very special! Every single dish was excellent. The pizza is great, thin crust and served hot and crisp. The pasta dishes were all homemade and delicious with large portions. The lobster ravioli was particularly outstanding. The salmon dishes were perfectly cooked. The eggplant parmigiana, cioppino, salads - everything received rave reviews. Our two meals included Monday, which is live music, and Wednesday which is half price wine. The bottle we selected (Coppola) ended up cheaper than what we pay for it in our liquor store. We also got free desserts for everyone because we had spring training tickets! We also learned that they run lots of fun events and specials throughout the year. It's a comfortable yet very nice atmosphere for any occasion. We were in town just escaping the Colorado cold for a few weeks and we head back this weekend. I'm sure - whenever we are anywhere close, we'll make a special point of making it over to Pacino's. And asking for Debbie; we'll miss her! All in all...fantastic! read more

The Caesar dressing tastes like straight mayo. The spaghetti and fettuccine Alfredo was pretty flavorless. I couldn't even finish the meatball on the spaghetti, it was so bad. read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Great place for a nice date night, or to bring clients and business partners. Often has live music or events. Servers are professional, and the owner is often on the floor. 5 stars read more

Amazing restaurant has live music inside, have been coming here for years with my family, last night we had a party of 20+ come and let's just say our server CRUSHED it. Bre was super hard working and very fun and out going, and she got all the food out at the same time not 1 order was wrong, highly recommended asking for bre as your server :) read more

Unbelievable place to dine. Our waiter was very efficient & friendly, the food was delicious at a gracious cost. I'd describe ambiance as a very dark but warming restaurant. The only downfall was an employee working at the restaurant that went outside and left the side door open although it was rather warm outside. The person had no care that we were sat directly next to the door and obviously was raised in a barn. I had to get up and close it myself. Besides that, I recommend this restaurant for a good Italian dinner. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner and were not disappointed! They had live music the night we went (Friday) which made for a great atmosphere. We were well attended to by every staff member (except they got kind of pushy with dessert). My husband ordered a chicken parmesean which he said is his new favorite. He also got a side of angel hair with pesto sauce and he cleaned his plate. I ordered penne alla vodka and it was also delicious. We will definitely be returning and would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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My fiancé and I often eat here and are seldom disappointed, last night I decided to go for the grilled lamb chops, on the menu it was paired with veggies, I swapped these out for asparagus and creamy risotto. Lamb seems not to be popular in the US so as a Brit I give it a try whenever a restaurant offers it. The meal was excellent not only was the lamb cooked to perfection the risotto was outstanding and the asparagus was cooked just right my complements to the chef. I'm hoping Frank (the owner) will keep this as a staple on the menu since he regularly swaps out items. read more

Great spot! We ordered takeout, picked up our food and had a picnic on the Salt River. All the items were good (although my daughter said her Alfredo was a little bland...) The pizza, the burger and the salad were all really delicious. The steak on my salad was cooked perfectly. All in all, we were pleased with our order and will definitely come again! read more

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We got Great pasta. Attentive wait staff and nice atmosphere. And good drinks. That's all I need.

We went there for my friends birthday. The waitress was extremely nice but.... We waited along time for our food and it was so slow at the hr we went in. Finally got out food my shrimp were almost raw sent them back. When we were done that said they had dessert for the birthday girl we waited and waited and didn't want to grow older waiting so we left. Sadly I would never go back here. read more

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Went there for Valentine's. The food was amazing. Loved the heart filled homemade pasta ravioli! Loved how the staff was dressed. The live entertainment was outstanding. The owner and staff did not miss one detail. Very special evening. For sure we will be back! read more

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

First time last night. Instantly loved the atmosphere and Vibe. The Pizza was great, and Jason the Bartender greeted us right away. Service was excellent! Also spoke with the Owner who was very welcoming. We will definitely be back for Valentine's Day read more

Excellent food! Menu is impressive and everything we've tried has been wonderful. They even have braised rib ravioli in a pesto cream sauce which is a nice choice. Pacino is our go to Italian restaurant! read more

Great place every time. The foos is always amazing and the staff is the best. The owner always greets you. This place is hands down amazing read more

Pacino's Restaurant - a glass of wine and a drink - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Ambiance is nice but don't care for the room temp water in little glasses on the table. Waiter must have been new because service was poor by hey, he was new. This was the second time I have eaten there and don't plan to return. First visit I found the chicken parmigiana to be bland and tastless. Second time I ordered pizza and it had the flavor and consistency of a frozen pizza, need more be said about that? I ordered calimari for the table which was good but on the pricey side. My meh lunch with iced tea turned into a $50 lunch (With tip) and that's just too much for lunch. read more

This is one of our go/to favorites, we are always greeted warmly and rarely have to wait for a table. The menu is varied with a couple of great vegetarian options, my favorite being the eggplant. Recently they changed their menu and added a Brie appetizer with fig and cashews that is out of this world! I order it every time, sometimes that's all I get! Sometimes they have wine specials that are a great deal, and they often have special events-we haven't been to one yet but look forward to one soon. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Brie, arugula, cashews- a beautiful appetizer or meal in itself! - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We ordered the chicken Parmesan and an order of fried raviolis... The chicken Parmesan was hardly seasoned and the chicken tasted frozen I'll avoid this place in the future Don't worry I will avoid it read more

We were pretty excited because the newspaper listed this as the place to go for Easter brunch on this side of town. We were sat at a table that was not set up . Waited for 15 minutes to be acknowledged. We were brought ou drinks but there was no salt and pepper on the table. The server said she would bring it but never did. As it was a buffet, we tried to get new plates every time we went up but even the plates that they were offering were dirty. Everything that should have been warm was cold. The salmon was overcooked. The ham was cut into bite size pieces. What appeared to be chicken marsala was dry, cold, and extremely salty. What was supposed to be carved prime rib was overcooked, cold, and dry. When the bill came, they recommended a minimum of a 20% tip up to a 30% tip. This was for a buffet where the service we had was horrible and did I say they added on a three per cent Visa charge that was not disclosed until you got the bill? God made it challenging to get a reservation and I probably should have listened to him on this Easter Sunday. I wish I would have kept my reservations at BJ Brewery because for the price, McDonald's would have been better. read more

My wife and I eat out a lot. The first thing we look for is whether the owner is in the restaurant because when they are, you can usually count on great service, food and fun. This is the case with Pacino's. We have been going there for almost 6 years and the owner, Frank, is always there. From pasta dishes to veal, the food is great and reasonably priced. And, if you want something more casual, don't overlook the pizza and wings as both are excellent. We like to sit in the bar area or outside and both are large enough that you can always get a seat. Frank always spends time with his customers and does everything he can to make your experience enjoyable---from great conversation to recommending the right wine. Also, when you are there, don't forget to ask Frank or one of the servers for the entertainment schedule. He brings in a variety of performers to fit all tastes. read more

The food is excellent and the restaurant is beautiful! Service is friendly and attentive. Lots of daily entertainment with live music. Beautiful outdoor seating as well. read more

My family and I have lived in Las Sendas for 7 years. We have always seen Pacino's and for some reason have never tried it. Tonight we decided to give them a try and are very happy we did. I wish we would've been coming here for years! We had the manicotti, 6 layer lasagna, veal and pork meatballs, sausage, and a pizza! We all lived every bite! Thank you to Mike as well. He was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be coming back for more delicious food and great service! Thank you. Smith family read more

Fantastic food and service. Michael was super nice and attentive. There are not many good places in this area but Pacinos is the best!!! The pizza, pasta and sandwiches are delish. The atmosphere is is also five stars!! read more

Hair on the Pizza- I was very disappointed how the Manager/owner handled my call. I found 2 hairs on the takeout pizza. I called Pacino's just to let them know but the Manager/owner was very argumentative. He was telling me that the cook doesn't have hair and doesn't know how the hair got into the pizza. I told him I'm not going to dispute the charge. I'm just calling to let him know about this. He Manager/owner exact quote was "why are you calling if you are not complaining" unbelievable. I feel like he was referring to me that I put the hair into the pizza. I posted this in Nextdoor app and see what he responded in my post. Regardless, I received food from his restaurant. He should've taken responsibility for it. read more

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

My family & I love this place. We always come here for family dinner. And I've never once had a bad experience here until today. My husband and I come in at 9:30 , & we make sure to ask first if it's still okay to order due to the restaurant closing soon . We sit at the bar because they are cleaning dining room side of the restaurant. My husband orders a drink & gets carded . He shows the bartender the most recent drivers license on the MVD app. The bartender asks for a physical copy of the ID. My husband recently got the picture changed and the ID flipped horizontally due to being over 21. The bartender refuses to serve him & was not very nice about it. Both IDs are valid & not expired . The MVD app works anywhere else we've ever been, including getting pulled over. Hope our next experience can be better :( read more

We are visiting from out of town and we were craving pasta...this place was amazing! Randall helped us select a bottle of Pinot noir from Oregon called Eloan it was bursting with cherry and raspberry; it went perfectly with spaghetti and meatballs. Randall took great care of us and we even got to meet the owner Frank who thanked us graciously with his heavy Italian accent read more

Pacino's Restaurant - Elouan Pinot Noir - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Came in and ordered four items to go (actually we r still here). We put in our order and asked how ling it would take. They said 10 min. One pasta, one risotto, and two pizzas. We ran across the street to Albertson and did our quick (15min) shopping. Came back fully expecting our food to be ready. Not the case. The pasta and risotto are ready but the pizzas are MIA. We've been lies to twice. That the kitchen is boxing them up. Now a manager came out and gave us a $20 gift certificate for the inconvenience. Im still disappointed that im still sitting here. read more

This place has amazing food and the service is superb! Pacino's is definitely a place that we will visit often.

Great food and great service. I love seeing the owner mingle with the guests too. The music was great and all in all a great experience. One one the people in my party had questions about the menu tue the server couldn't answer so the chef came out and answered questions on the menu. I thought that was so awesome. Thanks for a great time. read more

Poor quality food, slow service and an owner who actually thinks he resembles Al Pacino all add up to food that is bested by Olive Garden! Not an experience I would recommend! read more

Had an amazing meal with my wife on Tuesday evening and our server was absolutely amazing!!!! Cynthia is a great asset to this place. We will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful little spot to take my family this evening, Service was slow and didn't seem knowledgeable about what beers were available on tap. Received my food "taste of Italy" and it wasn't warm, overall was a so so experience which is a bummer because we live 2 blocks away and I love Italian food. Hopefully service can improve and food quality. Our server seemed to just not care, didn't clear empty cups or dishes from our table, and didn't have recommendations. It was our first time in. I will add, I love the open window to the kitchen and the outdoor seating, unfortunately service just wasn't great and I really didn't feel welcomed or felt like our server knew what she was doing. This place has so much potential but needs so much improvement read more

I made a reservation for New Years Eve for 8. When we arrived, I could see our name first on the list, but we were told I called and canceled. I had not! With no other choice, we were seated on the patio and it was cold. Heaters worked intermittently. No tablecloths, so so food and the owner could have cared less. Will never go back! read more

Came here last night with friends for New Year's Eve. Fabulously nice owners and great food! The stuffed Mushrooms were a great start . I've eaten here many times and the food is always delicious. Kind of a hidden Gem in Mesa. The baked Brie & Mamas Meatballs are both solid appetizer choices too. read more

Pacino's Restaurant - New Year's Eve! Good times- great music - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Went to eat there on a Friday night, looking for some good Italian food. Ordered their osso bucco, and the dish was actually fine. Pretty tasty, nice, close to perfection. Great. But the service... where to start? Ok, let me sum it up for you: ignoring patrons is not a good idea. I was hoping to order a coffee and a tiramisu. Except that, once I was done with the osso bucco, nobody asked me if I wanted anything else. Not even the check... I just sat there waiting... waiting.. 5 minutes... 10 minutes... at the 15 minutes mark, I was done waiting. Left more than enough cash to cover the cost of the dish, then walked out. Probably left a much larger tip than I should have left as a result. Basically: it does not matter if your patrons are a group of 8 or a single person who wants to chill at the bar. Everybody deserves equal attention. read more

Great food and service! Love when there's live music as well. We've celebrated special occasions from birthdays to Mother's Day and never been disappointed. read more

MANGIA' ... FIVE STARS+++++ Started off an evening of exceptional Italian cuisine, with pan seared sprouts with pancetta & balsamic. I then continued with an entree of perfectly cooked FETTUCCINI, with just the right flavorful mix & density of proportionate detectable ALFREDO sauce with perfectly seared Jumbo shrimp added. My friend ordered an All American classic, PRIME RIB, cooked to tender perfection, with the perfect proportion of garlic roasted potatoes & butter-garlic vegetables. Due to such large portions, we both needed a doggie bag. All this cooked by CHEF DUSTIN, at the latest restaurant, PACINOS Italian Restaurant, in East Mesa, where he continues to perfect his delectable culinary craft. I HIGHLY encourage everyone, to stop by for the perfect date, meal or special occasion. (And did I mention how good the "Mile High Chocolate cafe was, to die for?) read more

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The service was very good and are server was great. Food was good also. Went on a Thursday night which is karaoke night, fun times.

I ordered from here via delivery and I will be ordering more in the future as well as planning a visit to dine in. The pappardelle bolognese is some of the best I've had! I can't wait to try more offerings read more