My husband and I came here for date night on a Tuesday. It wasn't super packed so we were seated right away. I ordered the pesto and pasta. This was extremely disappointing. It was extremely dry and not enough sauce at all. My husband ordered the capellini and meatballs. The meatballs were ok but the pasta was over cooked. I wad surprised that they didn't just have a traditional chicken Alfredo dish, especially for an Italian restaurant. I later asked the waiter about this and he said they could've made it. But it's not on the menu. I like that you can order wine flights and customer service was really good. But the food was disappointing. For a place called Pestos you would think they would have the best pesto entree. read more

Pesto's - Pesto and pasta - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Pesto's is a somewhat hidden gem in Chandler. It's not in a trendy area, but those who know about it can tell you how great it is. Their menu is a perfect blend of traditional Italian favorites and innovative dishes. I tried the Caprese salad the last time I went, and it was perfectly balanced with dressing and seasoning. They also included a mix of red and green tomatoes which was a welcome change from other Caprese salads I've had. Our server was great, and made sure we had a wonderful experience. read more

Everything about this place was perfect! Delicious food, great service. I will definitely be going back! read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

First visit for us. Started with the stuffed mushrooms - sausage, light cheese baked to perfection, if there is ever a competition, these will rate award winning. I had the spinach stuffed shells which were very good with a smooth and flavorful cheese sauce with the spinach. My wife had the lasagna and said it was good too. Forgot pix. Service was great -Noah checked in and made sure we were doing well. Disadvantage is the number of high tables. Regular tables are available outside and a few inside. read more

Amazing good and a great neighborhood restaurant!!! The bacon wrapped dates were an incredible surprise!

Service was top notch...filled our water regularly as they passed by and brought our dishes promptly. Ambience was nice. We sat right in front of the huge saltwater aquarium which was relaxing to watch. We ordered "The Works" garlic bread for starters, which was a meal in itself. Delish with sauce. I ordered the Pasta Greek, which was recommended, but quickly realized I was not a fan. It turns out it was too "light" for me...I prefer sauces in my pasta. My hubby ordered the pasta saltimbocca, which I very much preferred and the portions were definitely large; made more than one meal. I would order his dish next time. read more

Pesto's - "The Works" garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Food was good but very pricy. Our problem is with the bartender here tonight on 09/16/25 at 5:30pm He is super friendly with guests but it takes so long to get service from him because of his continuous talking to people bellied up to the bar. Numerous times we noted the wait staff advising that there were drink orders waiting and had to track him down to do his job. Not efficient or professional at all. Not sure if we will be back! read more

Cauliflower is an absolute win - just say yes! (Dressing on the side my preference and suggestion.) Appetizer trio Chardonnay Until the next time. read more

Pestos kitchen is a classy and intimate little dine in. I have been here for date night over a dozen times and it never fails to amaze me by the quality of food and service. I also take anyone here to impress. Whoever is cooking the food is doing an amazing job and the recipes are delicious. Drinks are also yummy and strong. I recommend the Antipasto Salad, Calamari, Lasagna, White Pizza, Pesto Pasta and Fettucine Marinara pasta they have. Another plus is every week there is specials for new things to try. Easily one of the most tasty and comforting places to come for dinner. read more

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I've been coming to Pesto's since it opened. We lived around the corner. We moved to Queen Creek 5 years ago, but luckily I still have some doctors here in Chandler. So I arrange my appointments to be able to catch lunch before going home. Frank please come to QC- we need something that's not a chain. Daniel knows I drink Diet Coke even when it's been months since I've been in and he's a great attentive server. I love their Greek salad and pizza with added pesto on it. Great eggplant parm. read more

As we pulled in Saturday around 4:30, we realized we had been here before (we try to go someplace new every week) but then we thought, what the hell, we remembered it being good the first time. Well, this second visit was just as good! We opted to sit inside and enjoyed sitting beside the large fish tank. Our server, Daniel, was pulling double duty as the bartender, and he did a wonderful job juggling both jobs. We each ordered a different drink and although I thoroughly enjoyed the French Pear, I must admit my sister's Sidecar was slightly better (more sweet vs tart). The olives were served warm, the charcuterie board was plentiful, and the meals delicious. The starters filled us up that neither of us finished our meals, but there was no way we were passing up the tiramisu this time. Oh. Em. Gee. It was huge! Light, airy, sweet, mouth-watering goodness. If you have not eaten at Pesto's, you have to give it a try. FYI that they do take reservations and on a Saturday evening, if you eat around 6 o'clock, you may want to make a reservation. It started to really fill up when we were leaving; even with the large patio. read more

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Always amazing. We sit at the bar, friendly bartender, love the French pear. Obsessed with the prosciutto and melon salad, pretty much everything we have had here was a massive hit and created new cravings. Pizza has way too much garlic for me, but fresh garlic lovers, rejoice! Easy to see why we see so many regulars when we go back. It's awesome. read more

I agree, great food, great service, romantic outside patio with heaters and lovely music read more

Pesto's - Dog approved patio with H2O cups for - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Great people, atmosphere and the food is delicious! I'll be a regular for sure. I had a the wings, dates, and pesto pasta. I enjoyed each selection. read more

Great food (mushroom appetizer and linguine with crab was yumm!) Daniel is an awesome Sommelier! read more

I love to try new places. I must have drove by this place hundreds of times. I never knew it was here. I was across the street a few weeks ago and saw the sign. I decided to take my wife here for a weekend Valentine's day dinner. I love the look of the restaurant inside. it is very nice and cozy. We sat outside because the low tables were reserved which was fine because the weather was super nice. The server was really nice and prompt. I got the chicken saltimbocca and it was excellent. I loved the sauce and the noodles that the stuffed chicken breast is served on. The sauce was a marsala sauce but creamy which was new for me. The chicken breast was stuffed with prosciutto and sage. The flavour was really good. In my opinion this dish is one of the best that I have ever had. I loved how rich it was. The tiramisu was different from the traditional style I am used too. It was really good. I will definitely get the tiramisu again. This place is really good and I will be back. read more

A really cozy, delicious italian place! First of all, I gotta give props to how many options there are on the menu from pizza to calzones to pasta to every single dessert you can think of, I swear I spend like half an hour trying to figure out what I want here. I got the chicken saltimbocca, and I absolutely loved the sauce, it was so rich and flavorful. I don't know if pasta is considered comfort food, but this pasta definitely comforted my soul and stomach. I also got the tiramisu, and it's probably the best I've ever had. Super moist and creamy, but with the right amount of sweetness. The presentation for everything here is also beautiful! Service and staff too are so kind and happy to help, please check pestos out! read more

Pesto's - Chicken saltimbocca (chicken parmesan way in the back) - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This review is more of a food based review, although our service was great as well. We came here based upon a friend's recommendation and since we don't drink, ordered only food. However, if you imbibe, you have come to the right place.. There is a huge selection of wines and drinks that far outnumber food and classify it as more of its specialty as a wine bar rather than italian food. I was looking forward to a marsala chicken, but no such luck. Instead I was treated to an enjoyable linguine and white clam sauce. It had a large amont of clams. It was a bit more wet from the "sauce" and a tad over salty, but quite enjoyable. I am sure it would pair well. The beet salad is a salad with beets, not a true beet salad. It also comes with avocado- so warning if you have an allergy. The description read "avo" and I am allergic. The waitress was especially kind and helpful. Overall, once we ate it is was good as we love beets, and the ingredients with Kale was great. The pesto and pasta was a bit heavy and overwhelmingly too much of the same, even though it has a combination. We got it with chicken and the sauce was thick and almost dry. The garlic bread was not that great. I am sure the limited menu appeals to regulars and I bet the pizza would be great. While the menu is limited as an Italian restaurant, The high tables, aquarium and atmosphere are a bit puzzling. My Italian palate yearned fo more, but I am sure many will enjoy it for its other choices read more

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Had a phenomenal first time experience here at Pestos yesterday. Great variety of lunch specials. I choose the calzone and house salad. All ingredients were FRESHHH! Food tasted so authentic and delicious! Great portion sizes. My server was Kareem whom provided great hospitality, did great table checks as I was eating, asking if I need anything. And she was so kind to box up my left overs. Truthfully a 10/10 experience! Cherry on top they gave me a rose at the end of my meal. I hope everyone in the valley comes checks out Pestos. Looking forward to returning for dinner. Sooo good I'm craving it again the next day. read more

Pesto's - Lunch calzone - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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The best dish was the Tuscan Pizza. The waiter that we had very good customer service. And enjoyed lunch with my sisters. read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner with my family. We were a group of 10 so we made a reservation, and were seated immediately even though the place was packed! Server (Colter) was excellent from start to finish and the food was divine! Debbie the owner even stopped by our table and chatted for a while, It was only my second time going but I will certainly be back for more! read more

Was really hoping this would be our new neighborhood Italian place. The reviews are so stellar. When we lived in San Tan Valley, Baci Italian Bistro on Germann was our weekly date night. When we moved to Phoenix Guiseppe's on 28th was the next. We are so used to family run Italian, handmade pasta, thought this would be the next since we moved to Tempe. The service was great. All tables were reserved when we went in at 5pm on a Saturday, but they said they could accommodate as long as we didn't stay past their 6:30 next reservation. No problem since we don't linger for dinner. There are no booths, mostly high top tables, a few table 2 low seats opposite one another, that's hard for a date night. What we didn't expect from the reviews or the menus posted is that EVERYTHING is a' la carte, no salad no bread, unless you pay to have it added. And there were multiple dishes that had been posted previously by patrons that were no where to be found in the menu. This is EXPENSIVE. For my husband and I, one entree each, lasagna for me, 4 shrimp and angel hair pasta for him, one water and one soda was $55.00 after tip. For him 3 of the 4 shrimp were cooked well and tender, the 4th was rubbery. My lasagna was ok, just ok. Both were served on cold plates (a huge peeve of mine) with a slice of garlic bread (also cold). I would have no problem paying $20-22 for a dish if it was a "knock my socks off" pasta. It would've even been ok if it included a small salad or a basket of bread. The basic pesto pasta I wanted to try was $17 with an additional $5 to add chicken, and an additional $5 for a side salad. $27 per person with no drinks is pushing it, unless it was absolutely amazing. It wasn't. Unfortunate and disappointing. read more

Pesto's - Lasagna on cold plate with cold garlic bread. - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Was excited to try Pesto's but we were left a little disappointed. Service was great but the pizza was too sauce-y for me. The linguine and clams didn't have much seafood flavor and it was just alright. The ziti, one of their most popular dishes was the redeeming dish. The flavor was good and it had a good amount of protein. The meal overall was just average for us and we probably won't return. read more

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I tried this place on a whim today and glad I did. Wasn't a wholly successful visit but I always enjoy trying new places. The restaurant itself was fine. A little dark inside, definitely noisy as even only half full no conversations were private. I could hear people across the store, with no sound reduction. Left with a headache. The server Alyssa was pleasant and efficient. No complaints. The food service was very slow. I was fine with that since I assumed they were making it from scratch. That being said the portions were very small and I left hungry after paying around $20 (not including drink) for what looked like child size servings. The salad was fine, but the calzone was over cooked and crunchy. The crust was very dark brown and needed a steak knife to cut. Flavor was fine but that detracted from it. Overall it was fine, but could have been a lot better. read more

Pesto's is a little hidden gem in Chandler. We've been here a few times now and have enjoyed our meals and time at the restaurant. They have some happy hour specials from 2pm-6pm daily (which is nice they include the weekends) if you're looking for drinks & small bites or of course, you can order from a full dinner menu. The atmosphere is great, casual for an evening out with friends or family, but also cozy for date night. We've tried a few items from their menu along with the lighter bites from their happy hour menu. So far, I've been most impressed by the eggplant parmesan! Their marinara sauce is actually really good, which absolutely makes this dish. My husband got their calzone & really liked it .. very cheesy & a big size. Haven't had one yet but I noticed that their pizzas seem like a popular option too. The restaurant is pretty small. There are tables inside & for the cooler AZ months, they have heaters out on the patio. The couple of times we went, there was a little bit of a wait but they do take reservations. If you're planning ahead, I'd definitely recommend trying to snag a reservation to guarantee seating at the time you want. read more

We were visiting from out of town and looking for a nice but casual meal after a long day of traveling and we were happy to find Pesto's. Their pizza was PHENOMENAL and even good when we reheated it the next day. So was the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich and their side salad and dressing was crisp and refreshing. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine from their selection along with a Tiramisu that had the right balance of sweet and light cream. I would go back to try their other dishes and specials. read more

This is an awesome date night restaurant the vibe in here is really nice, the food is amazing everyone was so friendly it is a bit pricey

Went last night for dinner and wine tasting with my wine group. Food was excellent and their wine offering is spot on. They offer many wines by the glass as well as many different flights as well as make your own flight. Loved this place - will definitely be back here. read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

A good friend of mine lost her father and I wanted to send dinner to her and her family . It was a big order and I needed it delivered . After explaining the situation to Frank, he gladly agreed to get the food delivered in a matter of hours. While this was not their usual protocol, he was happy to help and helped this family get through this very difficult day ! read more

What a FANTASTIC restaurant. For any occasion whatsoever, this spot is for you. Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The staff is happy to be working and is so friendly. The atmosphere is great whether you sit at the bar, in the dining area, or outside. It is a very small place and you might experience a wait, but please do yourself a favor and wait no matter how long! They also encourage you to call ahead! The food is another plus too! Amazing Italian food. If you are craving pasta, the item to order is the Ziti & Grilled Chicken Pasta. The pesto Alfredo sauce and the marinara garnish go hand in hand and really complete the dish. If you are looking for a pizza to order, you really can't go wrong, but the Pesto pizza is a great choice. The sauce is unbelievable and like no other pizza. Enjoy this restaurant and take in the experience that comes along with it. read more

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I went here for the first time with a friend and we were seated right away without a reservation which was very nice since it was quite busy. The inside is pretty and I especially liked the fish tank with beautiful big fish swimming around! My friend ordered an iced tea and I asked for a hot tea. They brought out this cute box with assorted teas and let me choose which and many bags I wanted. I thought that was a nice touch. We shared the shrimp cocktail and my friend got the linguine with clams and I got the wild mushroom sacchetti. Both were really good! The presentation of the linguine was a little plain but the taste and portion was enough to make us both comfortably full. The portions could have been a bit bigger. The pasta dishes both came with a pice of seasoned bread. Overall good experience, would go again to try their happy hour. read more

Pesto's - Shrimp cocktail appetizer - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Had a short wait. This is a very popular restaurant. Worth the wait. Food was delicious! Service was great. Met the whole family. Owners came by each table and welcomed all. We will definitely be returning. read more

We've been going to Pesto's for quite a while and went back recently. Their pizza and salads are not cheap but their pizza and salads were always pretty good. Unfortunately, their pizza crust leaves a lot to be desired now. If they invested a little bit more money and brought in a decent or good pizza dough for the pizza crust, it would make the experience a lot better. Their salads aren't bad but not as good as they used to be. They have increased the price but put fewer items in the salad and the salads are now smaller. Sometimes it doesn't pay to be penny wise and dollar foolish when you're charging top dollar. The service was still pretty good since we were the only ones in the dining room. read more

The spaghetti and meatballs have been really good and the marinara sauce is on point. I did try the chicken saltimbocca last time and the flavor was very potent and heavy. It's definitely for someone who has a strong pallet. read more

Pesto's - Chicken saltimbocca and spaghetti and meatballs. - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

First time here, and man let me tell, it feels like I was in Chicago. The food was authentic and the service was outstanding. I would 100% coming back, and totally recommend this restaurant. read more

Pesto's - The Moore's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Such good food and service. Need to get there early before rush due to noise level very loud and can't really converse inside dining room.

Amazing pizza, with great marinara sauce. I had a calzone which was tasty too. We enjoyed our lunch

Pesto's has to have some of the best service I've had in forever! The hostess, server and the bussers were polite, friendly and on top of their game. I loved the interior which was welcoming and had the perfect lighting. We ordered the pesto pasta with shrimp, stuffed shells, Pasta Greek and Caprese, appetizer pizza with a couple glasses of wine. Everything was so delicious and fresh. The portions were large and the sauces were bursting with flavor. My only minor critique was that I wished the Caprese would have been served with some balsamic, but the pesto was also good on top. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this restaurant on one of our date nights. We started out with a charcuterie plate and enjoyed the selections provided. We decided to split the lamb burger. This was excellent! The service was good. The only drawback was the noise level. If you're looking for a quiet place to eat dinner, this isn't it. Even on a Wednesday, it was crowded and noisy! read more

Server very helpful in suggestions for drinks and answering questions. We started off with Spicy Cucumber Margarita and Espresso Martini for drinks. Our starter was Bacon Wrapped Dates, her dish for the main course was Eggplant Parmigiana and mine was Spinach Stuffed Shells. The atmosphere seems like a great place to meet up in groups or date night. Medium price range for food but signature drinks is like 15.00 dollar range. Food was great for what we ordered. Will definitely be trying them out again in the near future. read more

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