We ordered the lasagna and the chicken masala both were delicious! Fried gnocchi is a must! Huge portions and everything very tasty. Definitely recommend! read more

We were looking for a bite to eat on our way home for Canyon Lake and this showed up on Yelp. It's a cute local place and we had the nicest waitress. We had a pepperoni and sweet pepper pizza. (Another word for green peppers.) The only issue was that the crust was very hard and dry. The rest of the ingredients were good, especially the pepperoni - but that crust was an unfortunate distraction. We were starving so we powered through that pizza anyway... read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Pepperoni and sweet peppers (green peppers) - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

I was with a group, separate checks. I ordered the burger special and was asked how I wanted it cooked, I asked for medium. My burger and fries arrived last of our group of five. I'm not talking a minute or so...it was more than 15 minutes before the waitress returned AFTER delivering everyone else's order only to say the cook missed my burger order. I wish I had taken a photo of what was delivered--the first burger was rare nearly all the way though. I showed the burger to the waitress--had to bring my plate to her since she never came back to the table and asked to have another made...so the burger was sent back and the next burger that arrived (another 15+minutes--we were timing it) was charred and hard as a hockey puck. I showed both burgers to my group--two of whom were former restaurant owner/servers. They were surprised at how poorly my food was managed---"missed order" "how it was cooked" "time to arrive" and no apology from the waitress. I brought the second burger back to the waitress to show her the charred error---again, she never checked back to our table so I had to chase her down. My group said they had better not charge me for anything since I hadn't eaten--which thankfully the waitress did not bring me a bill. Service-wise, the waitress did not refill our water (or drinks--soda or alcohol--until we flagged her down and asked). Waitress did not check on us during the meal--the restaurant was less than one-third full and there was at least one other waitress working. To put it mildly, this was not a good experience. I had a lot of time to look around at what other patrons were having--the pasta looked good and the Chicago dogs and the sliced beef sandwiches looked (and I was told) tasted pretty good but the service was poor enough that our group decided a trip to Portillo's would be better and less costly than the time it took to be served here. I left frustrated from the service and really the entire experience and was still hungry after no lunch since having to return two improperly cooked burgers. read more

Pretty good pizza. Good crust and plentiful toppings. Service was fine and price was reasonable. I thought the decor was a little "industrial". Didn't feel homey or all that Italian. I'll go back to try a pasta dish. read more

Don't skip out on this hidden gem Paladino's is tucked away in the heart of Apache Junction serving up some amazing Chicago style Italian eats. From pasta to pizza, subs, salads and more. The dishes are family style and definitely shareable. Excellent customer service and a great casual vibe. I love the thin style pizza with a crunchy crust and generous toppings and sauce just right. The Caprese pizza was a hit. I loved the salad! It's giving Olive Garden vibes but way better quality and freshness. On to the pasta dishes I was so caught up in the fettuccine and Oh My goodness that vodka pasta dishes was But then I spotted the star of the show, Chicken Marsala. That's one of my all time favorites. If it's made right. And this, this was incredible. The perfect pasta texture, sauce was perfect in flavor and coated the pasta well. I love the generous portobello mushrooms with pieces of white meat chicken breast. This is one hearty, comfort dish I can't wait to come back for. read more

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The place is very casual like most pizza places. Waitress was very nice and attentive. In all my years living in Chicago I never had a breaded steak sandwich. Next week I'm going to Chicago and was going to use one of my lunch spots to try Ricobenes for the very first time. Then my sister suggested I try Paladinos because it was just as good. While I can't compare the two never having been to Rico's I can tell you that the sandwich here was really good. Really good. The steak was tender and the breading crunchy. The sauce and cheese were very good as well. Add both hot and sweet peppers to elevate the sandwich to the next level. If it wasn't a 20 mile drive I'd probably eat here at least once a week. I can't speak to anything else on the menu but if it's as good as the sandwich I'm all in. read more

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I used to really like this place. Local vibe, family run, quality products. Was busy all the time, didn't mind waiting for fresh made food. Yesterday, placed order online, was ready when we arrived. First, prices on most items are outrageous. Pastrami sandwich, add order of fries, $21.!!! Large, thin crust, pizza with peppers, sausage and a few mushrooms, $30!!! Pizza was hard, dry & chewy. The good... spaghetti dinner, with 2 decent size and tasty meatballs with a small salad and 2 slices of bread for the$12.50. If I had asked for meat sauce, add $6. I don't know what's going on, but won't be returning from Queen Creek to pay Las Vegas Prices in Apache Junction. read more

Lots of staff, good service, bar seating and full bar. Pizza was good, many too crunchy as our preference is a more chewy dough. Pepperoni, sausage and Italian beef made up the meat lovers pizza. Great sausage flavor, crispy pepperoni. We didn't like how you can't add toppings to their signature pizza. We wanted roasted red peppers but they don't do that. You need to order topping individually...what? Zucchini sticks weren't that good as the inside was nuclear hot and slimy textured. I'm sure these were frozen not fresh made. Either way, very good. The Italian beef and meatball sandwiches are killer on the famous Toscano bread. read more

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What happened to the pizza crust? It was perfection (look at pics from over a year ago and compare to newer pics). Back then, it was a nice rise around the edges, tasted great, but now?! It's like a cracker crust and not in a good way. So disappointed. read more

Tried this place for the very first time on recommendation from my friend Christian. I ordered lasagna with sausage after having a major craving for it. It did not disappoint and neither did the service! My waitress was very good and super nice! She even hooked me up ahead of time with a take home container, as the portion was big enough for 2-3 meals. It came with a side salad that was delicious and just the perfect amount. Very tasty! The ambiance was nice and calm...just perfect for meal time. I took my time and enjoyed my meal and the visit in general. I will definitely be back to try other things here. read more

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Great food, pizza, salads, spaghetti and meatballs, appetizers, sandwiches, beverages Great and friendly staff! Every time we have eaten at Paladino's, the food has been GREAT! read more

Website doesn't work. click order onliine and it doesn't work. clicked on menu and no prices shown. Click on a menu item to get more information and nothing...... Not going to order or go to a place that I can't see the menu and prices and for sure won't order from them online if I can't make an informed decision. read more

I had some of the BEST chicken Alfredo I've ever had. Sauce was perfectly seasoned. Portion was so big I took some home for a 2nd meal. My two companions had chicken Parmesan - one the dinner, the other the sandwich. They too, were very pleased with their meals. Great service too! read more

been there several times both in and to go business . very disappointed every time we have tried to order corn beef or pastrami they are out . maybe they should just disc-continue rather than mis lead the customer . also tonight i ordered spaghetti to go and i got a ridiculous size crostini size toast not to mention a ridiculous size side salad . keep in mind the price for to go or eat in portions should be consistent . i get more for my money when i go to the bucket of spaghetti . also why have a loyalty program snd let it expire ????????? read more

Food is great. Love their sausage pizza. Caution: Do not order double Sausage. You won't get double sausage but you will pay for it. Three strikes. This is the third pizza we've ordered double and nope. Here's a picture. Exactly one piece of sausage on every piece. read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Two pieces. One sausage each. - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Whether you order from the regular menu or select one of the specials, you'll enjoy your delicious, generous meal. if you can leave room for dessert, be sure to do that. Excellent service as well. Highly recommend for a great variety of choices in a casual setting. read more

Easy to order online. Seems to be a local favorite spot. We got the meat lovers pizza. Wasn't expecting the sliced meat but it was delicious. Weird way to cut the pizza though haha read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Yelpers, Called ahead to enjoy a cheese and sausage large pizza. Friday afternoon just before 4pm. Just a couple of open tables. Pizza takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook to enjoy. Parking lot off Apache Trail. Delicious pizza!! read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Pizza menu - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

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Nice little place in the Northern Lights Shopping Center n super busy on an early Saturday evening. There are a few tables n booths if you'd rather eat there but a lot of take outs too.! They have all kinds pizzas n toppings and I saw alot of calzones going out. I didn't see any chicken wings on the menu but that's what makes it a little bit different than most of the pizza places these days. I just went there for pizza. The wait was 20 minutes n they cut n box the pizza right there in front of you. The pizza was really good. The dough n sauce tasted fresh along w the sausage and cheese . Price wasn't too bad, right up with the other pizza places in town. So head over if you want some real good thin crust, Neapolitan pizza. read more

Keep up the amazing work Paladino's. I crave you food, so whenever we are in Apache Junction I have to stop in. Cold subs are amazing. My wife had the Chicken Vesuvio and it was over the top good. Tender chicken, yummy wine sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Rebecca was our awesome server. She was so attentive and spot on with her service. read more

My boyfriend and I really wanted Italian and there wasn't much in the area, we ordered for pick up, when we showed up packed restaurant, live music, full bar,with people waiting outside and still had our food out in a timely matter, I live 12 mins away and when I got home it was still steaming hot. Super good super fresh. First time and will be coming back. read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken, both come with side salad and garlic bread. - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Went as a group of 7 on a Tuesday night at 5pm. It was already crowded. We had good food and decent service. Shrimp Scampi was delicious as was the salad with Italian dressing and garlic bread. The Ravioli and Lasagna got rave reviews also. It's not fancy in any way but the food is good so we will put it on our rotation in AJ. read more

The homemade lasagna never disappoints. Service is always great. It's a must try if you're in the area. read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Lasagna - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

What a great spot! I've been to the little place that they had down the street years ago and had not tried the new location. Very clean on the inside the staff was extremely pleasant and the food was excellent. I got the Chicago combo and it was great! I highly recommend this place to anybody who's hungry at any given moment. read more

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Paladinos is one of our favorite pizza places! We recommend it highly. The other dishes that are made there always look delicious but we always order the pizza. lol read more

3 Star for this review only. As a rule their pizza is the best in the valley even at the higher price, so I don't mind paying for it. However, the pizza I got as take out a few days ago leaves me scratching my head. It was clearly burned at the crust and 2" into the pizza itself. it was so hard it couldn't be cut, let alone bitten thru. I can see leaving a pizza in "a bit too long", but cooked to black crust! what is more troubling is some looked at it and said "whoops - oh what the hell - who cares, it's just a paying customer!" read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Burnt pizza - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Lots of parking available- they are in an older strip mall next to a bakery and coffee shop. Friendly service, dining room was clean and inviting with lots of Chicago sports and neighborhood memorabilia. Their pizza is good, but it is NOT what I would call "Chicago Style" deep dish. I would call it hand tossed and has a very good taste to the sauce/gravy. Maybe they get away with this by calling it "Chicago Neighborhood" style (whatever that is). A great selection of sandwiches and bar food is available according to their menu. They offer a Polish Sausage sandwich that may not be the same as what is available on Maxwell Street, but is darn good none the less. I guess they should call it a Maxwell Street-esque Polish Sausage. The great Abe Forman would likely approve of this sandwich. Soft drinks are RC products and they have a good selection of beers, wines and mixed drinks to help wash down your meal. We felt the prices were reasonable for the area and for what you get. Overall this is a great destination if you are homesick for Chicago and also miss the tastes of Chicago. read more

I can't believe that this place is just down the street, and we have never eaten here! Looking for a quick lunch, we saw it out of the corner of our eyes: The big sign in the grand colors of the Italian flag. The restaurant is in the historic AJ plaza, attached to a coffee shop. Turns out, they are together! I love COFFEE AND CARBS! We were seated and given menus right away. I ordered an eggplant parmesan sandwich and Mr P an Italian Beef sandwich. The bread was fresh and warm, the marinara sauce delightful and not too heavy, the eggplant in a light batter that kept a crunch. Mr P said that his meat and vegetables were cooked perfectly, also complimenting the crusty, warm bread. The inside is like a hometown bar and grill, but during the day, just a comfortable pub atmosphere. The fact that it's Chicago Italian...as an East-coaster, I'll let slide! lol The service was great. The drinks self-service. The prices, reasonable. Support local business and the tradition of fresh, homemade food. Give Paladino's a try. (Also on your food delivery apps!) read more

Really good True Chicago style Food. Especially hotdogs and pizzas. Haven't tried pastas but their claim to fame are their pizzas. Hotdogs were a "let's try it" moment and it was like being transported back to the Windy City. read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem in my eyes. The prices are very reasonable considering how large their portion sizes are. You can definitely share or have some yummy leftovers. I ordered chicken Alfredo and it was delicious! I was highly impressed with how fast the service was and how great all of our food was. The staff was beyond amazing, considerate of dietary restrictions, and very professional yet personable at the same time. The place was very inviting and had a cozy feel that I highly enjoyed. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Affordable. Good food. Cocktails. Happy hour menu. We popped in one Sunday after thrifting in downtown AJ and it was really open and inviting in the day time. read more

Very pleasant dining experience, place was packed, so we ate at the bar. Jennifer took great care of us, best service I've had in a long time. Had the dinner spaghetti and meat balls, and cheese ravioli, both came with a massive dinner salad, garlic bread, portions were so generous it will provide another meal. Both sauces were excellent, really hit the spot. Pours of wine were very generous. Great food, great value! read more

The food was delicious and service was fast and friendly. I had spaghetti and meatballs. My huns had a pizza. We shared and loved both entrees read more

The food was very good, service was great, and answered all of our questions, it's a neat place to dine.

Just love this place. Love their pasta, Chicago dog. Can be a little crowded, but atmosphere and staff are great

We have done carry out when this place was Dino's. They have good sandwiches and pizza. Not sure of other items. I ate inside the restaurant the other day and it was very noisy! I think I prefer carrot! Service and ambiance are fair. read more

Not open on Mondays!!!!. Fix your website and yelp hours. Very disappointed!! If I could give less than 1 star I would just because we drove there for lunch with friends and you weren't open read more

I had the Italian Beef sandwich but replaced the Sweet Peppers with Hot Peppers. It was delicious! I usually have to go to Portillos when I have an Italian Beef craving, but my friend and I agreed this was way better than Portillos. I'm not sure if they offer the sandwich dipped, though. (The au jus was on the side). Next time I will ask. Also, I had a small and it was still plenty filling for lunch. It doesn't come with a side, but I didn't need it and found the sandwich satisfying on its own. read more

My first stop here was not the greatest, but I came back... and I have been blown away. WOW. 5 stars alone for having the absolute best eggplant parmesan I have ever had anywhere. Holy moly... this stuff is what dreams are made of. Eggplant parm is like the avocado of dishes - there is a small window where it is delightful, and everything on either side is just plain gross. But Dino's hits the eggplant parm right where it should be. The eggplant is not soggy or bitter, but perfectly breaded and the right texture. Served on a mound of spaghetti, this is also a meal for three days, especially after the huge salad and bread that comes with it. I think the pizza is also good, too, although at this point I can't imagine skipping the eggplant parm. The wine selection could be better, but the pours are always robust, and that counts for something. Add in that the staff is really nice and always treat my parents well, who have come to embrace Dino's as one of their favorite local restaurants, and I am a fan. read more

Food was late, got food before drinks, talked to chef. His name was Rick something? All he did was make excuses. Said he was short staffed that someone didn't show up. Finally got food 25 minutes later! No apologies, no discounts no anything. Pizza crust was raw. read more