This was my first time dining at Pizzicata (Mesa location), and the live music is what initially drew me in. The patio views are beautiful, and the weather made it such a great spot to sit outside in the evening. The live music was a perfect touch...not too loud, so you could still have a conversation comfortably. The owner even walked around and spoke with guests, and both he and his wife were incredibly friendly. You can tell they really take pride in the entertainment they provide and in making sure customers have a great experience. As for the food, it reminded me a lot of the pizza at A Modo Mio Cucina Italiana, which is just a few streets away. If you've had and enjoyed their pizza, you'll likely enjoy Pizzicata as well. I ordered the Jennifer calzone, and it was okay. I would try a calzone again, but with different toppings. I added a meatball for an extra $3, and honestly, it didn't quite hit the spot compared to homemade meatballs. The calzone had a lot of ricotta and not a lot of other ingredients in it, so if you're not a big ricotta fan, this probably isn't the best choice. That said, the ricotta itself had a different flavor than other ricotta I'm used to. The calzone doesn't come with sauce inside, and the side of sauce is pretty small. I was charged $0.50 for an extra... I probably could've used two or three sides of sauce since the calzone had none. That being said, the sauce itself was excellent... very close to the flavor of sauce that my family makes. This sauce really gave the calzone a good Taste, it just needed more! We also tried the mozzarella sticks, and those were good. Overall, the atmosphere is beautiful, the space is a nice size, and the staff is warm and welcoming. It seems like a good place to bring kids, although when we went (Thursday around 6), I didn't see many. The decor is lovely, and the overall vibe makes it a place I'd come back read more

Decided to try this place because of a post on Cave Creek Infamous Bulletin Board. Shout out for posting about it! Our first time in there JC was our server. She was awesome and encouraged us to try the pizza. The pizza was awesome. JC was so nice and so welcoming. The food did not disappoint. It was delicious and the pizza crust was the best we've had in the USA! JC told us that their flour is shipped in from Italy so it's much more healthier and TASTIER than the flour out here. Since it was so good we couldn't wait to bring our kids there. We were greeted immediately by Randy and sat immediately. Randy was an awesome server and our food came out very quickly. She checked on us enough to make sure our food was good and our drinks were always filled. She was very friendly and welcoming as well. Before leaving, we decided to get some gelato and Noah helped us. He was very patient with our chaotic family and gave us good recommendations on the gelato. This place is so cute, very clean, has awesome food, but most especially wonderful customer service. Good representation of Carefree and Cave Creek!!! I can't wait to bring out of towners here. read more

While the food continues to be good, the overall experience has cratered. It was packed last night and it was next to impossible to move around. There was always a line for the one unisex bathroom in the entire restaurant that snaked between the tables. And of course someone vomited in the bathroom so the line got worse. With all the people in the smaller room and with some of them drunk, it was hard to have a conversation. And finally one of our guest's food arrived 5 or 6 minutes after everyone else's. P.S. One item that irritated me was the price of a bottle of Peroni Zero Alcohol - $8. Excuse me but don't you think that's a bit overpriced? read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but it completely fell short of the hype. The ambiance was ok for a casual spot, but that's about the only positive thing I can say.We ordered the beef short rib and the chicken marsala. The short rib was undercooked and a bit on the tough side and the chicken was mediocre. The pasta was good though. To make matters worse, our server seemed completely overwhelmed. We had to flag someone her down several times for missing items on our orders, and our main courses took almost an hour to arrive. When we provided polite feedback to the server about the short ribs being undercooked, she didn't even confirm that she would let the kitchen know. For the price point, the quality of both the food and the service is completely unacceptable. There are far better dining options in the area. I most likely won't be returning, although I have read that they are know for their Pina, so might give that a try someday. read more

I did takeout so I cannot speak to the restaurant but from the photos - it looks super cute! I ordered the mozzarella sticks and the carbonara for my entree. I was staying in a nearby hotel and did DoorDash so I may have forgotten to say I needed utensils but I did not get any. The mozzarella sticks were super crispy. They would probably be better to eat at the restaurant as by the time I got them - the cheese was not as melty inside as I would've wanted. The carbonara pasta was a huge serving!! Definitely could have fed 2-3 people. It was loaded with bacon/pancetta. There were far more onions in it than I would liked. It was not as creamy as I have had carbonara before either. It was just okay. read more

Pizzicata - Fettuccine carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

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We ordered take out pizza. We ordered a white pizza and a regular pizza. They were both amazing

I ordered Fettuccine with meatballs for takeout today ( 06/15/25 ) . The menu showed "Fettuccine with 5 meatballs" for $22. But when I went to pick up my food, the cashier told me the total was $30 didn't even include tax. I asked why, and she said the $22 is only for the noodles and sauce -- adding meatballs costs an extra $8. That's confusing, because that's not what the menu said. When I opened the container, I only got 4 meatballs, not 5 as listed. 1. The price on the menu and what the cashier charged are different. 2. The menu said 5 meatballs, but I only received 4. They overcharged me and gave me Less meat, but a lot of noodles. I didn't open and check the to-go box and gave almost a $6 tip, I really regret it. I ended up paying a total of $37.03 for disappointing food. I won't be coming back! read more

Pizzicata - Fettuccine meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

Low key Italian with a cozy vibe, in the middle of the mountains of AZ! I was brought here by friends I was visiting and they had high reviews on the food and ambiance of Pizzicata, and after visiting I can see why! The owners are from Italy and have brought the authenticity to Carefree. Their food was delicious and their pizza crust is made of flour imported from Italy, making it gluten friendly (lower gluten content) I had the Delicata pizza ( prosciutto, arugula, and parm) and ranks as one of the bests pizzas I've had. I'll be craving this pizza for a LONG time! Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly, giving us a run down about their menu and checking in with us enough. She also brought us a few extra cannolis at the end of our meal to make sure everyone got one. I'm not a cannoli girl but I'd eat these time and time again! Seating is mostly outdoors and is cozy and comfortable without being crowded. They have a very small amount of indoor seating, but enjoying the perfect spring evening on the patio put this place over the top! If you're in north Scottsdale and aren't afraid of a short drive, check Pizzicata out. It's worth the drive! read more

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I'm a long time customer, (since they opened)... while the food is very good, I had an unfortunate experience with a server behind the bar. I can only describe her as vulgar and nasty. She should clearly quit/move on as her attitude and behavior will do nothing but cost the restaurant more customers, including me. read more

This spot was gracious and fit in our big group at the end of a night. The service was amazing and the food was fabulous! We enjoyed every bite and would indeed go back there. My beet salad was perfect and many who tried their flatbread said it was the best they had eaten. It was a lovely night out and the atmosphere and food were amazing! read more

My sister's family took me here. We were seated right away and on the outdoor patio. The patio was quiet and had heaters. We ordered a 1) Large Fig pizza, 2) Large Viola, 3) Chef's Bolognese, and a 4) Tiramisu for dessert. We also had a bottle of red wine (forgot the name)They were all good. The pizzas were not greasy at all. Tasted healthy. My sister told me they use 80% less gluten in their pizzas. The ambiance here was nice and romantic. Service was fine and very minimalistic. The food was fine. The tiramisu was good, wasn't too sweet and was in a coffee mug. My sister mistakenly forgot her leftover pizzas at the restaurant. The outdoor patio allows dogs and there were a couple of them hanging out. read more

Pizzicata - Tiramisu - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

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Delicious food, friendly efficient servers. We stopped by here after being denied a patio table at Keelers as we had a small dog with us. So we walked over to Pizzicata and we were so happy they accepted us. We enjoyed a lovely meal of Bruscetta and Amicola (?) pinsa. Wow, so delicious! I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc which paired well with the meal. Our servers were very nice. . They even brought a bowl of water for our dog. We'll definitely be back! We've dined all over Europe and feel Pizzicatas food was on par with meals we've had in Europe. So happy to find this little gem close to home! The only downside for me having a back full of hardware is that the patio chairs could use some seat cushions. We'll be back and will bring friends and family ! Thank you for a lovely afternoon, Pizzicata! read more

Pizzicata - Courtyard dining area - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

The lunch special at 11 o'clock is fantastic. The small pizza with a small salad is a great deal and delicious and healthy. The flour is imported. read more

We were at the new location in Glendale. We are from Philadelphia, also have had restaurants, this was the best experience. The owner and his wife have this nailed. I had the pork shank, better than my Nonna's, my husband had the Fra diablo, couldn't finish the homemade pasta, yes, homemade and it tastes it, make sure you get the fried dough, unbelievable. We are taking home a pizza, and it too is awesome. The chef's sauce is the best I have had in AZ or in Philly, so delicious. Ricotta cake for dessert, OMG, I don't normally eat dessert, but this was so light and airy, you would think it had no calories. So much better than Bottega, which was here previously, the menu never changed, this menu is so much more appetizing. Great job will be back many times especially on Christmas Eve! Try it, you'll like it! read more

Food was not worth the price. Pizza tastes like it comes from a box, no flavor not even the crust. Ordered a tiramisu for desert. Literally it was just cream and a couple of crackers filled in a coffee mug. No bueno. Do better, especially for a non chain Italian restaurant. read more

My first time sharing an experience at this restaurant which is tucked away among other shops but you'll find it with ease. I cycled up here yesterday to enjoy a delicious outdoor time with friends for Easter. There is both outdoor and indoor seating and they do have a bar. Staff was very accommodating and delightfully friendly and warm. I had their superfood salad which was spinach, walnuts, blueberries and a house made balsamic vinaigrette. Not a morsel remained on my plate. I also asked to have a seafood pasta dish made which was with a white sauce, shrimp and anchovies and they nailed. My friends have pasta con amore and they too cleaned their plates and caprese salad. If you're up in Carefree and hungry for some delicious Italian food, you won't be disappointed and experience la dolce vita. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a Valentine's Day dinner which was delicious - Lobster Ravioli & Short Rib Ravioli. While the food was great and the patio was relaxing, it was our server that really stood out! We will always ask for Emerson. He's fantastic! read more

What a nice local pizza joint! I love their patio and their staff! They have a full bar with good variety of cocktails available. I glanced at the wine list. There were several that looked good. We had pizza and was able to add arugula to the top. Wow. Their crust is good! We are locals and will be back when the snowbirds go home! read more

Looking for amazing Italian food look no further! Every item I've had was amazing! And the portions well we had quite a few leftovers! The service was amazing, drinks, and the atmosphere, all for an amazing price! read more

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Went to Lunch here while I was visiting the nearby Wellness Resort and Spa. I think my server's name was Gracie! She was very nice and recommended her favorites (although we didn't go with those selections) I honestly wanted to try everything on the menu. Our food arrived quickly it was sooo fresh and absolutely tasty! I loved the area it was in and the weather that day made eating on the patio a great experience! read more

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I wish I could give a worse review. We called at 415 pm to ask if they could fit two plus a baby in. They said yes but because it's a holiday we would need to commit to freeing up the table by 530. This worked for us. We had our granddaughter. Just wanted to order a pizza. We arrived 5 minutes later to be told now they would put us outside with our 8 month old granddaughter. We were treated very rude. If they had not told us yes they could accommodate us we would never had come. It is safe to say we will NEVER eat here. Honestly no one should. A restaurant that basis its entire customer loyalty off one night and employs people that agree to seat you with a small child to treat customers like this tells you all you need to know. For us this is a NEVER again restaurant. For anyone who owns a restaurant they understand that customer loyalty is everything. A lot was lost for us after this event and we hope to save others from this horrible experience. read more

This place is worth your drive if you don't live in Cave Creek. It'll be your new favorite Italian restaurant. Perfect for casual date night or grabbing a bite with friends. You can sit on the terrace or inside. Inside is smaller and if it's not too hot out I recommend sitting on the terrace to soak in the Italian terrace vibe. They have pinsa and pasta. Pinsa is a style of pizza and it's all about the crust. It's nice and crunchy on the outside, but soft and airy on the inside. They are on a the smaller side. Small is 4-5 slices. Large is 8-10 slices. Each slice is around 3.5". We had the amatriciana pinsa, homemade lasagna, caprese salad, tiramisu. Amatriciana does have a lot of bacon if you're into that. The lasagna had many layers to it, literally. The tiramisu was unlike a tiramisu I've ever had. I normally don't get tiramisus because the overbearing rum taste, but holy hell this isn't take like a normal tiramisu. It was creamy as hell. GET IT. We will definitely go back. Next time we'll be getting the carbonara and try another pinsa. Carbonara looked bomb and it was a mountain of pasta. Any who take a crack at this place. ENJOY! read more

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Pizza here is darn good but not as exquisite as nearby Pizzafarro. But we'll definitely be back as the menu looks fun and I'm curious to try different kinds of pasta here. read more

This place is a hidden gem! And I mean hidden literally. We had a hard time finding it, nestled in to the surrounding shopping center. The place was bustling, but we were seated immediately in their covered outdoor patio. Our waitress was kind and the pizza was perfect! Just one bit of advice: don't order a margarita! read more

We began coming to Pizzicata at the very beginning of the restaurant way back in 2019 or so? The pinsa dough was excellent. A very nice product. Calamari great as well. The service was always wanting, but in the last few yers, it has become especially poor. My wife wanted to eat there yesterday at lunch time, and so we drove up. We were seated and that was it. We waited for a while and then decided to leave, as there was a birthday party, and it appeared to take up the one server's entire attention. You have to have servers or you can't run a restaurant properly. We will likely never return, and it breaks my heart. Lars Hesse at Carefree Coffee Roasters recommended that place to us at its inception, and we loved it at first. But as I stated earlier, the service just continued to decline, to the point where it was frustrating eating there. Per your response, Federico-- My wife and I are both half Italian and we understand well the rhythm of Italian dining. My maternal grandparents came from Calabria, my wife's paternal grandparents from Umbria. We are not strangers to Italian "pace." Your service is slow and has been for a long time.It gives me no pleasure to say this. For the record, our son and his wife had their wedding party at your establishment in 2021. We have been fans of yours without doubt. But I think it is a legitimate concern that we express. We wish you success moving forward. read more

My family loves this place. We go probably twice a month and every time it is great. I love that the pinsas have better ingredients and less sugar. I'm hoping to try the lasagna one of these days, but every time I see the pinsa the decision is made. read more

Loved the food. Absolutely will be back. Cute and cozy place. Service was good. Ate inside this time but patio area is dog friendly. We'll be returning with our dogs in the near future read more

A nice detour from the steakhouse next door. Good food, fun patio, will return again.

We came here for our monthly ladies who lunch group on a Friday. I had read a review that suggested reservations were needed. Not on a weekday apparently. I was excited to try the pinza as I'd never even heard of one. So I got the pepperoni lunch one that came with fries. A friend got got the margarita one, and we had a sandwich and regular menu one. Our server was delightful. He was not only amused by our rowdy group, but also amusing. We got cheesecake for dessert and another slice to go for later. If it were closed I'd be here more often. read more

The food is good. The pizzas are excellent. Overall their service is good. Ambiance is good too

This Pizzicata location is hidden inside a golf course in Mesa at 6210 E Mckellips Rd Mesa AZ 85209. This is the second location for this authentic Italian restaurant. Everything we tried was amazing. Packed full of fresh ingredients, full of flavor and made with love. What an experience you'll have once you step foot into the dining room. Family style seating, open spacious floor plan. Very nice patio area with view. Impeccable service and authentic eats. Fredrico has really mastered this dining concept for this east valley area. Be sure to get down to Pizzicata and give them a try! You won't regret this one follow us for more good eats on IG @azn8tive.eat.drink.play read more

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Food was cold. Not enough cheese on pizza. Waitress lingered at table for way too long and we couldn't enjoy our friends

Sat outside for lunch in a beautiful day. Highly recommend this spot and we took all of our servers recommendations and we were not disappointed. The food was fresh and savory. Great lunch spot. read more

Fantastic, our body builder server(only cause I don't remember her name) was great made awesome recommendations was fast and courteous wish we had more like her. Food was very good nothing spectacular but they know there flavors and food best pizza and homemade pasta in year. read more

This is a cool little place in the Spanish Village of Carefree. We had popped in here for a drink and a light snack as dinner was going to be quite late tonight. I don't drink a lot, so rather than have alcohol, I decided to have an Italian soda. The had orange, so orange it was. Tasted a lot like the Fantas that I've had in Europe. I do wish they had other flavors. I also had a half of a meatball, which was tasty! The patio area was spacious and lovely. The best part of this experience was our waitress. She was really quite funny. read more

Pizzicata - Patio - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

We stopped here for a quick appetizer and something to drink before the dinner crowd turned up. Luckily they had a table that was open for an hour so we grabbed the opportunity. Although other members of our group ordered meatballs (excellent), all I wanted was a beer. I got the Menabrea amber, an Italian beer. It was delightful. I will be back to sample their food. read more

Pizzicata - Just inside this archway. - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

Me and my sisters ordered Bruschetta and the Meat Eater's pizza, medium size. All I can say is WOW, the Bruschetta was mind blowing...6 pieces of bread all topped with delicious and fresh ingredients. We were surprised at the size of the appetizer and decided to take some of it home as we still had our pizza to eat. The pizza was not greasy pizza and had an amazing crust. Because we ate so much of the appetizer we opted to take half of the pizza home to consume at a later date. We were seated quickly and placed our order soon after being seated. We sat inside as the weather was cold on this February day. Our server was excellent. We highly recommend this place and we will be returning soon with other guests. Thank you for such a wonderful dining opportunity. read more

We celebrated the holiday and my son's 24th birthday! What a charming restaurant! We loved the pizza and calamari. The wine was delicious and regional. Our server was delightful and very helpful. She was attentive too! I will be back. It was a tad hard to find, it's tucked into the mall so don't give up. You'll find it! read more

Delicious Pizza. We went twice to this place on our very short trip. Both indoor and outdoor seating available

The food was extremely yummy ! Best pizza I have had in a long time . The owner was nice , my server was great ; my only complaint is the hostess ! She's extremely rude and unprofessional. She should not be in this kind of work . My husband and I almost left due to her rudeness . The owner did reach out to let me know that he did let that employee go read more

Pizzicata - Bruschetta Trio - Pizza Near Me - Carefree, Arizona

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