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RigaTony's Authentic Italian

4.1 (1.6k reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Brad W.

Hadn't been here in over 10 years, but seems like it is still good quality and value. All lunch specials are about $11.99 and the fresh tossed salad was excellent. Along with the warm bread and olive oil. I tried the make your own pasta with angel hair with cacio de pepe, but the sauce missed the mark, lacking pepper flavor. Chicken was good quality.

Nannaphat K.

I was searching for an old school Italian restaurant that have options for kids and variety and I came across to this amazing place. The restaurant has been ope about 50 years, and YES! That's can tell you how good they are and how delicious the food is. I order the rigatoni as per the recommendations which also comes with the house salad , also the kids pizza and asked for half cheese and half spicy. Everything was sooooooo delicious! They served with homemade bread and it's so tasty. The house salad just perfectly mixed with the dressing, the rigatoni with meat sauce -- absolutely MUST try and you won't be disappointed. The service is top-notch and they know what are good dishes and if you don't know what to order just ask the service staff, they know their menus very well. The ambience is welcoming and with a friendly service from the front door until the farewell. It's great place for a family and friends gathering. They do have both indoor and outdoor offer for you. This is the real Italian taste and I would highly recommend anyone is looking for something different or if you are an Italian food lover, come and check it out h th is amazing restaurant--YOU WILL LOVE IT! I will definitely come back for more very soon.

Surf and turf
Jyrki P.

Having visited here a few times, the experience has always been excellent. Tasty food in nice and cosy environment. Service is also great. The place is good for small and larger groups, with efficiente and professional, yet friendly touch.

Art H.

7/11/25 It's been ~ six months since our last visit. Parking 5/5 Plenty parking at 2 pm. Ambiance 5/5 Always enjoy our dinner experiences here. Each dining enclave has a theme variation. Service 5/5 We always receive excellent service. From the Checkin in desk staff, servers and kitchen to table delivery team members! Today our server was Jenna. She took great care of us today keeping up on our tea and salad refills. She was prompt, pleasant, friendly and clearly enjoyed her job. Thx Jenna for our experience today!! Food 5/5 Today our food was exceptional! Maybe we were hungry it was our first meal of the day. Of note today was Timing to table, Food temperature and Flavors, delicious. My Wife ordered the Garlic butter Linguine which she loved. Today I ordered the Linguine & meat sauce with meatballs. I loved the sauce today, mine is close to this recipe or maybe I'm a legend in my own mind? The beef and pork meatballs were Mama-Mia great too. II miglior ristorante italiano! Eat well my friends-SYOY!

Fried Ravioli
Tamishia N.

I had a chance to visit this place for the first time with an Aunt. Right as you step into the door, everyone was very friendly! I liked the overall vibe, very welcoming. I tried a seafood dish special and it was not good at all, very fishy and there was no fish . The waitress asked if I wanted something different and brought it out quickly and it was amazing. Besides the seafood dish everything was wonderful, do yourself a favor and definitely try the fried ravioli! I will be back!

Chicken picatta, sausages and cheese tortellini.
Jean M.

They never disappoint. Family gathering takeout was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed it so much.

Chicken Cutlets Picatta lunch special
Savannah R.

This family owned Italian eatery will have you feeling like you've stepped foot into grandmas house! Adorned with old photos & antique like decor, you bet yourself you're in for a home style cooked meal. The menu offers a great selection of specialty pasta dishes, pizza, sandwiches & more. They even offer pasta alternatives such as gluten free & zucchini spirals ensuring that there is something for everyone. Everyday of the week, they offer a specialty lunch dish that is half the price of the dinner menu! On weekends, you can choose your lunch dish of choice which is an excellent option & portions are generous! They also include bread & antipasto salad. My go to is the chicken picatta which is served with fettuccine Alfredo. The food is always delicious & consistent. The baked rigatoni is also really good and filling. Any dish you order, will be sure to satisfy any craving. Service is always friendly & the restaurant is clean. They also have curbside to go making it more convenient for everyone!

Salad
Winnie L.

Pro-tip: You can share an entrée with someone and just pay a few bucks more so you both can have unlimited salad and bread. You can ask them to remove certain items from the salad. Highlights: I love places that offer a sampler so you can try a bunch of different items so the tour of rigatony was a no-brainer for us. The unlimited salad and bread is a nice touch. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. Lowlights: The price is a tad high, but I think it's because they bake in the unlimited salad and bread. When we arrived, there was a bunch of empty seats, but they told us it would be a 40 minute wait or we could sit at the bar seating which was first come first serve. The bar seating is fine, but definitely a little tight and bar seating always lacks back support.

Seasonal Sangria-Apple pie
Misti L.

Girls lunch today did not disappoint! It's always good but today was delicious! Some had soup/salad, Classic minestrone and their delicious antipasto! Huge portions! Baked Rigatoni was delicious. Comes with sausage but one sub'd it for meatballs. Comfy restaurant. Delicious food. Love supporting this small business! They are proud members of our community and give back when times are tough. Thank you!

Linguini with Clam Sauce (special request for red and white sauce mix)
Janet L.

I love this place x3!!!! (Important things must be said 3 times) The overall experience was great for the evening with me and my family (7 people total). Everything was delicious and all of the plates came out at a decent time (I guess because it was a Monday?) I also had a special request for the server - Linguini with Clam Sauce, but I wanted red and white sauce mix. The server had to ask, but yay they were able to do it and the flavor and the texture of the sauce was EXACTLY what I was looking for! It was sooo good that I wish I had more pasta to "drink up" the sauce!! Now I will go back to this place and specifically order just this dish haha! Thanks RigaTony's!

Chianti Short Ribs*Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken, Meatballs, Vegetables or Italian Sausage
Laleen K.

This place surprised me! Was the first thing I tried in Arizona and ordered the Short Ribs and the fettuccine Alfredo with veggies and chicken. The restaurant decor was so cute and ambiance was nice, I got a little worried because I was dressed pretty casual and saw some people dressed up so I was unsure if I needed to be dressed up or not. After we got seated it was fine. Our server was awesome and took care of us for the night! They offer rewards system as well which is a nice plus for your next visit. I'll be back for sure!

Apple Bread Pudding
Robert C.

Arrived about 1:30 and was greeted and seated immediately. Surprised to see the main dining room was full and many tables outside used. They have daily lunch specials for $11.50 that include unlimited antipasto salad and bread. Chicken Piccata with fettuccine Alfredo was the lunch special and my selection. The chicken was correctly cooked, juicy and flavorful, the capers and lemon were a nice touch to elevate the dish. We enjoyed the bread pudding for dessert. Delicious! Heads up! They have a gift card sale until the end of December. Highly recommended!

Angel Hair Cacio e Pepe with eggplant
Josie J.

Service- very fast and very helpful. The lady behind the bar was talkative and it's definitely the kind of place you could become a regular Atmosphere- super Italian, cute decor and there was something new to look at everywhere I looked Food- 4/5, I think I just ordered the wrong thing. They have a lot of options so I'll be coming back and trying a few of them. The bottle of wine we had was well priced and delicious

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Tatum was amazing, she took time to explain some of the entrees. Food was great Desert so good.

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Best Italian food in Arizona. Food service value. If you are within 30 miles you need to come. I have for over a decade. Nothing like it.

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Great menu! Good value. The food and service are always excellent. I always crave their Cajun pasta. Oh my God so yummy.

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Frankie the bartender is amazing! I will be back! The soup the day was amazing! Spumoni is the best I have ever day!

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Ask the Community - RigaTony's Authentic Italian

Do they have any special for birthday?

I suggest that you reach out to the restaurant. They are nice folks and they are the best source for a correct answer.

Do you take reservations?

Yes they do

Do you have gluten free options?

They have a Quinoa Pasta & a Zoodles (Zucchini Squash). There is an up-charge for these alternatives.

What vegan options are offered?

No i do not know the answer

Is pasta made in house?

Dont go there service is the worst I have ever in my life experience and I wouldn't know about the food they for got ours and didn't even uncork our wine

Is their Eggplant parm still topped with the eggplant and tomato bruschetta? The menu doesn't say it is.

Does this restaurant have a separate room for groups? We are trying to plan a wedding rehearsal dinner for February. Probably 15-20 people. Recommendation? Thanks.

Yes

Do they offer gluten free pasta?

They offer quinoa and zucchini noodles. Really good even the quinoa and I am not a quinoa fan!

Do u have a buffet?

No we do not have a buffet.

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