I don't understand the stars as our family meal for 6 was fabulous. We each had different choice entrees and they all come together, piping hot and with a smile. My pasta in olive oil with Shrimp, shaved garlic, asparagus and herbs was delicious. So light and flavorful, just what I ordered but way above my expectations. We'll be back soon to enjoy the excellent food and service. Thank you. read more

What a gorgeous piece of Italy right here in Scottsdale. Walking in you feel transported by the beautiful surroundings. The smell of woodfired pizza wafts from the open ovens, the furniture is beautiful and substantial. The spacious booths easily accommodated the six of us hungry people. After being seated, the menus were presented and we all were drooling over the variety of dishes. When we ordered our drinks, our server asked if we wanted bread, regular or foccacia, and we ordered both. I also ordered ceviche. The owner, Paco, stopped by our table and asked what we really wanted because if it wasn't on the menu, they'd make it! My DIL asked about a four cheese ravioli she saw online but not on the menu, no problem! She was pleased. I mentioned I was considering the linguini with clams and he said, "Good choice, you stick with that." My son had Fettucini Alfredo with chicken. The grandkids were ecstatic and twin 1 ordered Mac & cheese while twin 2 asked to sub Alfredo sauce which they dad. Jack got a cheese pizza, a full-sized thin crust gooey with cheese. Everyone loved their food. The service here is fast. The kids' meals arrived with the bread and my ceviche which was perfect because they were really hungry AND take forever to eat, lol. Our meals arrived minutes later. I cannot praise the foccacia enough. I poured some olive oil and balsamic on a plate and added parm to make a yummy dip. I also loved it with the bright, fresh ceviche, featuring big juicy chunks of shrimp. My linguini with clams (spicy) came with a delicious savory wine sauce. The clams were plump and perfectly cooked. All the pasta is house made and cooked to a perfect al dente. The desserts looked amazing but we were all too full to try. If you're in Scottsdale, be sure to stop in for fresh pasta and woodfired pizza. read more

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Not sure how I've lived here so long as missed this place. Absolutely loved everything about it. The service and the food are outstanding. Planning my next trip back as I type this review! read more

The best service! Every person that checked on us felt like they were the owner and wanted to make sure we had the best time. Not one bad moment. Even the guests were beautiful, kind, people with great energy. My husband has the pasta and meatballs and I had salmon. Wonderful! Will come back for sure. read more

I love this place! We stopped in one night and were not disappointed. It's cute and family owned. The owner actually came out and talked to us. It was some of the best carbonara we ever had! Definitely coming back. read more

I'm surprised to see so little stars, but that's also Yelps algorithm. Which should be fixed (hint to Yelp). This place deserves five stars. The service alone feels like you're in a small town in Italy, we had three different people checking on us and making conversation. The food was spectacular, the homemade bread for the sandwiches alone deserves five+ stars. My husband and I went in and shared a simple chicken sandwich with a side salad. We also brought home croissants and beignets for our kids and they loved it. The inside is cozy nothing fancy, and it's easy to park and the location is great. I noticed they have gelato, and as I mentioned, baked goods, and there's outside seating. It was too hot as we came in July, but I would definitely make time to do a brunch and sit outside in their small courtyard, which is full of trees and greenery, it was beautiful. Mickey served us and he was so great that I want to give him a shout out, as he made the experience feel like we were regulars. I'll be going back for their whole Bronzino, which they shared their preparation, which involves showing you the fish and then preparing it in a lemon garlic butter sauce (I think that's what I heard). I'll have to redo this rating once I try that, Yum! read more

PINO - Chicken sandwich and side salad. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Started off as a good experience that turned into a nightmare on memorial day-- my wife and I went to grab breakfast before we caught a movie. It was fine. We then came back for lunch.... One of the men, while taking our order, put his crotch in my face while making a scene about trying to order off the lunch special menu. He claimed they don't offer the lunch specials on holidays... okay but this place was empty (i can see why). We let it go and just threw an order of calamari while we were deciding what we wanted to order, or if we should just leave at this point... but we stayed. I'm also a veteran and the treatment here was absolutely disgraceful to the highest degree. We were locked out of the restaurant after they took our order, odd, but we still tried to give the benefit of the doubt. I then asked about the grey marks on the bread after we paid because it resembled mold. The owner (old, overweight man), screamed in my face when i simply asked him about it. My wife told him respectfully to calm down, he spit at me, but it landed on the table near me. (that's assault, by the way). He screamed loudly and told us to never come back. Don't worry, we won't we'll make sure none of our friends and family do either. And we have BIG families. The waitresses seemed clueless or that they were catering to the older men the whole time. It felt so off-putting. Human trafficking vibes. Enjoy bankruptcy, learn how to treat paying customers. -1000/10 DO NOT EAT HERE. read more

PINO - The bread that was concerning me. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

On Labor Day, a friend and I decided to try Pino in the Mayo 101 area. We were handed menus, I turned to the lunch section because we had specifically came for the lunch specials. The owner/manager immediately came over, brusquely pushed my hand away and turned the menu page. I explained that we had come for the lunch specials. He told me they did not offer lunch specials on holidays. I told him I wasn't sure we were going to stay because that was the reason for coming in. I was also put off by his attitude how he was treating me. He eventually said I could order from the lunch menu, but only a pasta dish. We should have left but curiosity prevailed so I looked at the rest of the menu...and we stayed. BIG MISTAKE The Niçoise salad caught my eye. The owner came back and asked what I wanted. I tend to ask questions before ordering because I like to understand exactly what I'm getting. I have never had a restaurant owner/server make me feel badly for doing so. It was not busy. We were the only customers there so I asked my questions, feeling that I could without causing delay to other diners. I asked what kind of tuna was used in the Niçoise salad. I simply wanted to know whether it was albacore, light tuna. He raised his voice and said, "It's canned. We are not going to put [non-canned) tuna on that salad." There was absolutely no reason for that response but it did not entice me to want to order the salad even though the canned part did not bother me. I then pointed to two half salads on the menu and said I was trying to decide between the Caesar and the garden. I asked what kind of dressing came with the garden and whether the Caesar dressing contained anchovies. Again, he was rude and ill-mannered in his reply. I then asked for his recommendation as to which salad he thought I should order. Something I often do is ask a server or restaurant owner what they personally recommend. Instead of nicely answering, he walked away mumbling garden. I had to call him back because he had not yet finished taking my order. I pointed to the pasta dish I wanted from the menu. My friend's pizza arrived. A while later, my salad arrived. I waited for my pasta, even asking the server for a status. My friend had eaten half of her pizza and I still had not received my food. When the pasta finally arrived, I was surprised by how tiny the portion was. When I commented on it, the owner raised his voice again and said it was a lunch portion. Because I had nothing to compare to I accepted that but there was no reason to speak to me in that manner. When the bill arrived, I noticed that I had been charged for a full salad. I questioned the charge as I I had ordered a half salad. That is when the situation escalated even further. He began shouting at me and said, "You ordered a full salad!" I told him that I had pointed to the half salad when ordering. But, I will take that as my bad as I should said half salad rather than pointing to it. However, I was completely taken aback by the way he shouted at me even saying that he should have kicked me out of the restaurant. As we were leaving, he called my friend back and told her that he looked forward to seeing her again--but not with me. What kind of restaurant owner says that to a customer dining with her friend? I told him that he might want to remember that customers can share their experiences on social media. At that point, he screamed at me, and said that he hoped I would and because he "doesn't usually reply" to those but this time he would and would "rip me a new one." As I was walking toward the door, I could hear him right behind me still yelling. I was afraid to turn around to confront him as I felt that the situation had become unnecessarily aggressive and I was afraid he was literally going to PUSH ME out the door. As a restaurant owner, he should know better--and expect better--from himself. Regardless of whether there was a misunderstanding about the menu, the salad, or the bill, nothing justified the way I was spoken to or treated. The one thing I regret is that, for the first time in my life, I did not leave a tip. I feel bad especially because the young woman who also served us looked at me with sullen eyes and quietly whispered, "I'm sorry." I will go back and hopefully find her so that I can give her the cash tip she deserved. However, I will never return to Pino, nor will I recommend it. The owner needs to seriously reevaluate his bad attitude and the way he treats customers. Interestingly, afterwards I read a review from about four months ago that sounded remarkably similar to my experience. According to that reviewer, the owner had apparently become so indignant that he actually spit at her. How disturbing to read something so similar. Other reviews of his yelling and screaming at customers are out there as well. What a shame read more

Amazing food. Tiramisu was not the best. Mousse was great. Salad was amazingggg, best ever. read more

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Great food! We stopped by after a movie tonight and the staff stayed open later for us to come in. Customer service was beyond amazing just like the food. read more

My wife and I stopped in after the movies for a bite. I found a piece of sharp plastic in my side Cesar salad that I thought iwas a bone at first until I pulled it out of my mouth and looked at it. I called what I think was a manager over and showed and gave it to him and told him I was lucky I didn't swallow and/or choke on it. He said "I'll show it to him" and walked away. No apology or concern shown. He never returned to the table and When the check came at the end of our meal the salad was on the bill. Rather than get mad we just paid and left. Unwelcoming vibe and Bad Karma all around. We will never go back. Stay away! read more

Consider yourself forewarned - they will ask you if you want bread. It costs extra. They will push a salad and even dessert and it will cost extra. Every little thing costs extra. I'm surprised they didn't charge for the cup of water. Portion sizes were rather small. We almost always bring some home. Nothing to bring home here. I was told the special was linguine Aglio E Olio with shrimp and asparagus. On the receipt it lists the Aglio E Olio as $20, the asparagus as $5 and the shrimp as $8. The asparagus was the skinniest I've ever seen - like blades of grass. The shrimp were small and there were only 5. Definitely not worth the price. My husband's pappardelle looked like a side order and the meatballs were smaller than golf balls. The taste was ok, nothing outstanding. And service was lacking. The person who sat us seemed bothered that we even walked in the door. I always try to make friendly conversation but she was having none of it. We had just seen a movie at Harkins and wanted to grab an early dinner and since Pino was right there, we thought we'd give it a try. There are so many options in the plaza. We probably won't go back to Pino. read more

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Food and service could not of been better. Ambiance was amazing. Wine was amazing. Cannot recommend enough.

This is our favorite place to eat in Scottsdale. The food is amazing. Always feel comfortable and welcomed. We only visit once or twice a year but always greeted like family. read more

PINO - Our favorite host. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Service was fine. They checked up on us often and seemed polite. However our plates and silverware were dirty with food on it. The pasta was good. Pizza was okay. On a section of the pizza a few slices had a soapy taste, not sure if that's from oils or some ingredient but it wasn't pleasant. Not absolutely terrible, but probably wouldn't go back. read more

I was at the Harkins 101 cineplex and got an excellent recommendation from the Harkins bartender to try this charming place that is about 100 yards from the theater entrance. From the moment I entered, I knew I'd found a winner. My servers were quite attentive and checked with me throughout the meal. Beginning with the amazing bread and one of the best Caesar Salads I've found, the meal was excellent. Pepperoni Pizza was perfectly cooked and arrived fresh out of the oven. The restaurant has a relaxed ambiance with multiple sports on television and comfortable seating. I was dining solo and had half my pizza for lunch the following day. Don't miss this gem whether you're going to the movies or not. read more

Amazing food wonderful service and they truly cook from the heart back to the homeland in Europe. Back patio is super quaint and cute. If you're in the area, it's a must. read more

I'm just shocked by the attitude of this server/owner. Very abrupt wasn't willing to tell us the specials. Seemed annoyed to have to take our orders. Okay weird but we stayed and ordered. He says let me get you bread for the table. Watch out as that was $5 extra! Food was good but portions very small for the price. Dessert was also decent but pricing is way off! The experience didn't fit the tab. Also maybe be upfront with your customers and not try ripping people off. read more

Food was okay; service horrible. Berated by owner when we asked questions. Will never go back.

The food is always amazing has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember, will always recommend

A True Italian Gem - Our New Favorite Restaurant! My wife and I tried Pino for the first time tonight, and to say we were blown away is an understatement. We're huge fans of Italian food and culture, and this place absolutely nailed it--authentic, warm, and unforgettable. We started with the rosemary parmesan focaccia bread, which was perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. The Monaco salad was vibrant, fresh, and incredibly well balanced--easily one of the best salads we've had. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino--hands down the best fish either of us has ever eaten. It was unbelievably moist, tender, and bursting with natural flavor. A true masterpiece. For dessert, the gelato is a must. It's dense, creamy, and impossibly smooth. Do yourself a favor and try the Caramello di Napoli--it's divine. We also had the crème brûlée, and yes, it was the best I've ever had--perfectly torched top, velvety custard inside. What truly took the experience to another level was Gino, who we believe to be the owner. He brings such an authentic vibe to your meal--not just with his charming Italian accent, but with his confident, warm, and attentive service. Just talking to him makes you feel like you've stepped into Italy itself. And in Italy, you're family. Before we left, he asked about my wife and our baby on the way--due this fall--which just shows how much he genuinely cares about his guests. He insisted we try the pizza and pasta next time, and that's exactly what we'll be doing. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and a new favorite restaurant. With such a big menu, we'll be back again and again--and we're sure we'll love every single bite. Grazie mille, Pino! read more

PINO - Whole branzino and veggies - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Terrible I never write reviews but this was the worst Ive ever had! I've never spent $200+ on a dinner just food and waters. 2 adults, 3 kids and left with my entire family still hungry! Smallest portions I've ever seen, $28 - 3 Costco meatballs, 10 small pieces of pasta. Want bread for the family to snack on like it's with the dining experience, (size of a salad plate) $14, family salad (size of a personal anywhere else) $15. 4 tiny 2"x2" ravioli $26, salmon 2 strips size of a finger and 6 small pieces of zucchini $34, lasagna size of a tennis ball $36 come on. And a sandwich insane. Will NEVER go again, I understand inflation and I've been living it. Save your $ the place rips you off read more

The owner is incredibly rude, short, disrespectful. My family member paid $90 for a togo order for my young nieces and wife. He offered no utensils, no plates. When we went back inside to ask for plates he looked perplexed that we would ask for such a thing, and then shouted NO from across the room to his employee not to serve us with plates and utensils. it was only until after we made scene he agreed to give us plates. BOTTOM LINE- nothing warranted this kind of treatment when we paid $90 for a to go order. read more

Great pizza and the owners are awesome. My family and I love coming here. Pizza is so underrated

Well, the food was ok. Nothing special except for the calamari. They are extremely pushy. The waitress asked if we wanted bread for the table. I didn't see it on the menu. So I asked if it comes with the meal. She said no. I told her I wanted calamari, and she added she'll get us bread. I thought she misunderstood. So I told her I didn't we didn't want it. It wasn't misunderstanding. I think they are all told to push foods because two more servers came to our table and did the same thing. They circled our table trying to take dishes before we were done. The portions were so small! $15 for lousy focaccia bread that wasn't that great. read more

Open 17 years? How have i never come across this place before now. I had a great experience. Very nice place. Great music and i love the open kitchen. I was very glad to see a wood fired pizza oven. I was searching for a new place to try some pizza (I'm running out of places to try) and i wasn't disappointed here. I was greeted by a older gentleman and felt right at home. Service was spot on. I can't remember my server's name but he was so professional and knowledgeable about pizza and wine and food I thought he was the owner at first. I always try a margarita when trying a new place. Crust was flavorful and crispy with a nice chew to it. Not burnt on the bottom which i was glad to see. Sauce was a bit on the sweet side but very good and tasted very fresh and light. Not too heavy on the seasonings. The only downside was the sliced tomatoes, which don't belong on a true Neapolitan style margarita. But it worked. Also i needed a side of fresh basil to add to the pizza. The menu looks amazing and i can't wait to go back and try more. The patio looks very comfortable so when the weather cools off i think I'm going to be a regular at this place. recommended!!!! read more

PINO - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ambience was amazing. Small quaint atmosphere. Excellent service. Had no idea everything is al cart. Food is wonderful but very small portions. Had to go eat elsewhere after to fill up. Not a good look. JM read more

Food was really good. Server asked if we wanted bread... said yes ( no mention that it was 5.00) then asked about salad, warm with zucchini and salad (18.00)...one of ordered the special and they actually charged for the shrimp 8.00 for 5 baby shrimp. Never been to a restaurant where the special was charged separately.... Unless it's an add on. Gelato 12.00!!!! Ambiance lovely. Will not go back since I felt ripped off. read more

I don't know how this restaurant has such a low score. We stopped in after a movie having passed this place many times but never noticed. We only had pizza but it was by far the best ever. I have already let some of our friends know that they have to give them a try. The decor was relaxing and modern and service was prompt and friendly. On the way out I noticed their patio which is going to be a must try in cooler weather. read more

PINO - A list of August specials at Pino's. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here with friends after the movie. Cute local spot. Food was good. They asked us if we wanted bread but didn't say it's an extra charge. Thought it was complementary. I got the salad. My friend soup. For entrees I got cheese ravioli, it was so good. You can choose your sauce, I chose alfredo. My friend got chicken alfredo. read more

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Birthday celebration was a bust. Overpriced small portions. Inedible seafood. Rushed out the door.

Great family style restaurant, the owner Marco made sure that we had a memorable experience, we went for some appetizers and drank good French wine. Thanks Pino! read more

We loved it ! Authentic delicious Italian. We had the chicken Alfredo and the summer special of parpadelle and Alfredo cream and they added portobello mushrooms. It was delicious. The pistachio gelato was delicious and my husband ordered crème brûlée and said it was great. Definitely will be new go to spot. read more

Have to say, the drive from Gilbert to this restaurant was no fun with traffic on a Friday at 5pm, but the food was delicious. We tried a variety of dishes from the foccacia bread to pizza to salad to pastas, scallops ....we practically tried everything! And, everything was delicious. The staff were great, always checking on us making sure we were taken care of (we were a fairly large group). Unfortunately no photos of the food, we just devoured it once it arrived. Will do better next time and share photos read more

Save your time. THIS HAD TO BE THE ABSOLUTE WORST RESTAURANT I've been to. Where do I begin , not being greeted and waiting for service for about 10 minutes after being sat on the patio. Switching between 4 different servers, and the worst part of all the Owner. The owner came out to "take an order" for us Very aggressive very rude. We were not ready to order and he threw back our menus on the table and walked off without a word. We ordered salads Came out with a piece of hair so we didn't eat it and let the person pre bussing know we would not eat it. Entries were good but when the service is overall bad it was hard to enjoy. Bill comes out and our salad was never taken care of , we let one of our multiple servers know and they returned to tell us the owner would not take care of it. He said " we do not do voids here" We were very prompt about not paying for a salad we were not going to eat for lack of cleanliness And he decided to argue with us After 5 minutes of going back and forth he took off the salad. I am very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and respect this owner had. Will never be returning to this establishment and will make sure anyone I know does not have to deal with the same crap we did. To top this off as we sat on the patio we heard another table complain how rude the "owner" was and how unprofessional he had been to them as well. Doesn't look like this is the first encounter with the bad reputation he is performing! read more

We just saw a movie and wanted to get an early dinner. It was not busy but the person that seated us was unenthusiastic and seemed like we were a bother. We ordered our drinks, and the manager/owner came over. Now when we asked if we wanted a salad, you'd think it was a nice jester. We said yes, and BAM, a charge for the salad. We had 1 special and 1 pasta dish. Portions were small compared to other Italian restaurants we've been to in the area. They up charge for everything even if it supposed to be part of your dish. Manager/owner came back over and asked about dessert and said if we didn't like it, we wouldn't have to pay. He never even came back to see if we liked it. Now thank God we didn't have allergies because it was never mentioned that the dessert had nuts in it. We got up charged for salad, bread and things that were supposed to be part of our entree. We will not be coming back here. read more

PINO is an amazing restaurant. I never write reviews. However, this was such a special dining experience, I wanted others to know about it when they are searching for a place to eat! From the time I entered the door with our family, they were very welcoming. Cold, filtered lemon water upon sitting down and a very nice staff. The owner came over and asked if we wanted to get our boys orders in while we decide which was very thoughtful! He told us about the specials and recommended a salad as well as modified the entrees for our allergies. We didn't have to wait long for the food and it tasted just like true authentic Italian food. Not heavy or overly seasoned. My favorite is that he came back over when we got our food and told us to eat slow and relax. It was so calm in the restaurant with no one rushing you, the timing of the service was impeccable. The gelato was also delish! We had a great time and will be back! read more

Absolutely incredible experience. First time trying this place having lived in the area my whole life I was blown away by the service, vibe and quality of food I will definitely be coming back often and telling all my friends and family! read more

Absolutely incredible experience at Pino! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food? Out of this world. We started with their house-made focaccia bread, which was perfectly golden on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and served with olive oil that was rich and flavorful--an ideal beginning. For the main course, we tried the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and the tagliatelle with Bolognese and meatballs. Both dishes featured homemade pasta that was flawlessly cooked--tender with just the right bite. The Alfredo was creamy and indulgent, and the shrimp were fresh and perfectly seasoned. The Bolognese was hearty and rich, and those meatballs? Absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and generously portioned. Pino is the kind of place you rave about to your friends and make plans to revisit before you've even left. We will definitely be going back. A must-visit for any Italian food lover! read more

This place has some mixed reviews but I actually thought it was really good! The service was good and it was super quick we got our food so fast. We got the pizza and rigatoni and both were good quality. Would come back again and try something else on their menu! The plastic over the silverware was a bit interesting for a nice restaurant other than that would recommend trying. read more