I can't rave enough about the owners, food and service. Everything is exceptional. The Pasta Alex is our favorite read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - This is what is left of Pasta Alex!!!! OMG it's phenomenal - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food was .. eh. We were excited to go because we had heard it was amazing authentic Italian. The garlic bread was literally 4 tiny pieces of bread with some cheese (9.95- excuse me?) and we only ordered that before we saw that bread is actually offered with your meal- our server never asked if we wanted bread. We only found out later when other tables were served bread. Chicken Parmesan was nothing g special - we asked for a side of spaghetti and it came with rotini pasta instead. As we were waiting we overhead TWO tables question their bill saying it didn't add up, the server told them " yes that was happening a lot" - weird since the tickets are HANDWRITTEN- we checked our bill and it was off by more than $10- the excuse" yes, that was happening a lot today" - well apparently because they can't add. We asked them to itemize it rather than handing us a ticket with a handwritten sum on it. We would like to give them another chance, but honestly, there are other places for Italian food. Also worth mentioning this is cash only read more

What an amazing experience. Our friends recommended this place that they tried over two decades ago and it did not disappoint Same lovely owner years later still comes and that's his magic very impressive. The ambience and the smell of the food is unmatched. read more

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Over a decade ago, I used to frequent Giuseppe's on 28th which the owner (Pasquale) sold. I remember the food being delicious and the environment being warm and welcoming. Today was not the same experience, and I won't be coming back. I asked for lemons with my water but never got any. I was craving vodka pasta or something of the sort, and Pasquale offered to make me a creamy tomato pasta which I appreciated. However, he then came back to ask what kind of pasta I wanted and I said rigatoni to which he responded, "Maybe. I'll see if I have it. I don't just have all kinds of pastas here." I was really taken back by that comment and our interactions with him overall. It just didn't feel very welcoming. That said, there appeared to be many regulars in the restaurant at this time. Pasquale was calling people by their names and visiting with guests. So maybe you just have to be in the "in" crowd for that qualify of service. Who knows. The creamy tomato pasta he made me was good, I will say that. The other dish we ordered, the chicken parmigiana, was quite tough and a bit bland. The bread and butter that were served at the start of the meal lacked flavor. The Giuseppe salad was very oily and had very little lettuce, but it was pretty good. My biggest issue was when the bill came. Pasquale came and told us we owed $40 but delivered no itemized bill. When I asked him for an itemized bill, he seemed frustrated by this request. He then proceeded to give me a bill with incorrect pricing on it that did not match the menu pricing. When I asked about that, he told me that the menu needed to be updated a while ago. It appears that the regulars are used to this experience because, as I was discussing the bill with Pasquale, a table of two got up, walked over to him, and handed him some cash, asking what they owed, to which he replied, " I don't even remember. This is good. Have a nice day." Don't get me wrong, Pasquale seems like a nice guy from the east coast and perhaps my west coast upbringing didn't prepare me for that kind of service, but the whole experience made me really uncomfortable. Take note of the many Yelp reviews that suggest asking about pricing before you order. Also note that only cash and Zelle are accepted here. No credit cards. In my opinion, the quality of the meal was not enough to justify me coming back. read more

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We've dined here for years: birthdays, business and a relaxing night out, as we experienced last evening. Husband came for the Cioppino with capellini, I ordered the very special lobster ravioli à la vodka. Owner Pasquale, a charming host, decanted our BYOB and sent a delightful amuse bouche. Tiramisu was light and lovely. Our smiling server, buser and manager were all attentive. We closed the place! read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Ravioli à la Vodka - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We went here for a birthday dinner! Our server was excellent and very nice and patient! The food was delicious as well! I went around and asked our table what they would rate the meal and I think everyone said 5 stars except for one person! The food was hot and tasty! My pasta Alex was superb and I would definitely get it again. I would definitely recommend! read more

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We have eaten at Giuseppe's around 10x. Every time to food was excellent (try the Pasta Alex!), the ambiance is old school sort of East Coast Italian, and the owner makes you feel like your in Italy. In nondescript strip mall. Highly recommend. read more

Hospitality + Best marinara sauce and biggest (meat) balls in town! That's Italian! read more

I can't say anything about the food or ambience but I can say that whomever answered the phone when I called was the rudest person I've encountered perhaps in my entire life. I was calling to inquire about a party of 4 to see if they took reservations. One of our party is gluten intolerant so I asked if they have anything gluten free. The man who answered angrily shouted "NO!" I said, "Absolutely not one thing? Are there salads on the menu that are gluten free?" He yelled "NOTHING!!" And hung up on me. Wow. My mind is blown right now. read more

This place is great. A true whole on the wall with amazing food. This is a find. FYI bring your own wine . No corking fee They do not serve alcohol Ordered spicy rigatoni bolognese read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Table and wine - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This is like an old style Italian restaurant. The menus are under glass on the table. Very simple. A bunch of pasta dishes, a bunch of traditional Italian dishes, like eggplant, Parmesan, and some salads and desserts. We have the soup, salad, eggplant, Parmesan, and spaghetti. It was excellent. I don't remember the name of the soup, but I believe it was a traditional Italian soup with spinach, chicken stock, and egg They do not serve wine, but it is BYOB The downside is payment. They do not accept credit cards. Only cash and Zelle. Fortunately for us, I have been to an ATM a few months ago and still had cash in my wallet. This came as a surprise. The waitress should've said something before we ordered and I don't believe there was anything on the menu warning you about this. Not everybody has Zelle. And there was no ATM nearby. read more

We stopped by on the recommendation of a long time local. What a treat! My friends, who live in Italy part time, enjoyed the food and opportunity to speak Italian. The owner was incredibly gracious and made us feel right at home. My lunch was perfect! Great portions, fresh food and a charming atmosphere. I was so glad we stopped in! read more

Ambiance: I appreciated the overall atmosphere and setting of the restaurant. Food: The flavors were new and memorable, suggesting a positive and unexpected culinary experience. Service: The staff provided attentive and high-quality service, enhancing your overall dining experience. read more

The owner! So awesome! I went with my 7-yo twins after swimming and they wanted Alfredo sauce pasta. This is the closest to where we were at. We walked in and sat down. My son then told me that they don't take credit card, so we were about to leave and the owner told us to sit down and eat first and figured out later. My kids were soooooooo nervous and kept telling me to withdraw cash. So we were about to leave again and the owner told us to do that later and jokingly said to my kids they can wash dishes. They were nervous as heck, the food came and it tasted good, pricey, but I like that it is owned by an Italian . We did figure it out a way to pay. But the owner totally made it feel So welcome and felt like I belong to an Italian family read more

The ambience, down to how it sounds, it's like a classic Italian American bistro. The owner is directly involved, extremely knowledgeable, and the picture of welcoming. The food was extremely good. I was with a very large group, almost everything on the menu was tried, and nary a complaint. read more

Great authentic Italian food! If you want great fresh food come here! Great ambience! Great service too!! read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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It was our first time in and I am not a fan. I was turned off by the light turning off on me in the restroom. And the baby highchairs lined up in front of the toilet. GROSS! The chicken parm was okay. I was not too fond of the red sauce. Nobody was thrilled with their food. The waitress was great and super friendly. The check came and no prices. How much was the Pasta Alec? 221.00 for six people. It's a bit high for okay food. We won't be back. It's such a shame; they came highly recommended. read more

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Easily my favorite spot, even with all the great food in the area. Pasquale is a family man, a man who remembers your face, says long time no see, and asks how your family is, even though it's been 3+ years since you've visited (we moved away). Ristorante Giuseppe makes you feel at home with authentic food, and friendly staff. The restaurant gives the we are family feeling. You walk in Pasquale's door and you're no longer a guest but you are family. Ps. Always get the cheesecake, Rica (Pasquale's spouse) won't let you down! read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I can't remember the last time I was this impressed by a restaurant. Seriously, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left was absolutely incredible. Everyone is so friendly and kind - it feels like you're a part of the family. The food is amazing and made with love. We ordered a few appetizers and a variety of pasta dishes for everyone and every single dish was practically licked clean. And don't forget to get a cannoli. I've had quite a few cannolis in my life and the cannolis here are hands down the best I've had. I came here to celebrate my birthday because my dad hasn't stopped raving about this place, and he was right to. We all had so much fun and enjoyed every minute! read more

Excellent service from Pasquale! He and his staff were exceptional and do friendly! Fast service and love the no corking fee! Food was outstanding along with the desserts. Very much going back! read more

Food was ok. The anltipasto salad was probably the best thing I had, the apple was an interesting addition. The linguini was lack luster. The little corner table was cute. However, what really made the experience 1 star was there was a poor homeless woman who came in asking for food. That would not have been too bad. It was how the employees handled it. The manager told her he would give her food if she would go outside. Great, right? No! They did not give her food, instead they called the police and the dishwasher drove around with a bucket of water which he threw on her. I truly hope that karma comes the way it should and people will stop coming to a place that treats another human being so horribly! read more

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Old School American Italian, served with pride, care and enthusiasm. And if you are a wine lover...this is your Italian dream, no corkage. If you like wine, in any other good Italian restaurant, that's half your bill...if it's mediocre wine. If it was great Italian wine, forget about it ! Decor...pictures and photos on the walls along with flags...but that's not important. What is important is clean tablecloths, just enough room between tables for your own conversation to be heard, there is a buzz- its crowded, but it's roomy enough, and the food is being prepared right next to you. It's not a visual decor, you smell everything cooking, see the dishes flying to the tables, and that's fantastic. Everything we had was on point, and we brought our own really solid wines. Our bill was embarrassingly low for what they served, and we ordered family style for the table, so we could try as much as possible. One of our group is an avid cyclist who eats 2-3 dinners on his own, and no one left hungry, and everything was excellent. The Giuseppe's salad and garlic bread were great starters, along with plates of meatballs and sausages, and they sure took the edge off. We had 2 pasta Alex's because of our cyclist, and we all had seconds. The creamy pasta Franco was another hit. The delicious Chicken and Veal Parm were smothered in cheese, but it wasn't gooey elastic cheap cheese...it was rich and smooth and delightful. And the different seafood in the Cioppino were each cooked to perfection...getting boring to write, but another big hit. The service was attentive, kept the water glasses full and the bread coming, and kept trying to change our glasses for the new bottles of wine...hey, we're professionals and can use one glass for the meal! We were fat and happy at the end of the meal, but managed to try the Cheesecake, Cannoli, and Tiramisu...and didn't leave any plate with a crumb. Great food, fabulous evening, and stupidly low bill. WOW. read more

Pasquale has a great team at his restaurant. I have been twice a few items. The caprese salad is nice and fresh as it should be. I tried the Linguine Puttanesca my first time at the restaurant. So good! The second time, I had the baked ziti with meats. Also, very good. I want to try the baked ziti by itself now. The Italian sausage is divine! The meatball, amazing! You basically can't go wrong here. They also provide bread and a compound butter that is great, and I could fill up on that, but I have some will power. I will be back. Remember, cash only! read more

Food and service is great Very friendly people Could use a little help at decorating, very old looking read more

Best red sauce in town and super friendly staff. Bring your own beer or wine, no corkage fee! Homemade desserts are delicious too.

Great hole in the wall family owned Italian restaurant. Staff very friendly and inviting. What is awesome is that since they don't serve spirits, you can bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy. There is also a wine shop a few doors down where you can pick up a bottle of some amazing wine. He has wine from all over the world. The food was good, nothing exceptional but feels like a good Italian homemade meal. I will definitely come here when I'm craving pasta. I got the pasta with vegetables. I was disappointed that the vegetables weren't fresh. They look like the frozen mix you get at Costco. But other than that it was good. I think it's definitely worth a first visit if you haven't been. read more

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We are visiting from Las Vegas, and this is our first time in the area. We are here because our pup needed a surgery that is not done where we live. We have been stressed beyond belief, and decided to come here for dinner. I have to say, this turned our whole mood around!!!! First, the food was DELICIOUS authentic Italian food. I got the linguini and clams with red sauce, and my grandpa got the pork ribs Parmesan. Both entrees were great, and portions were perfect. We finished off with their homemade cheesecake, which was delicious, creaming and fluffy! If we lived here, this would be a weekly visit! Not to mention the hospitality was also great. The inside looks like a family owned business with pictures (:)7;(. and classic picnic table cloths. Love supporting small businesses that do it right like this one! read more

The guy at the front was very rude from the beginning of entering the restaurant. The food was dry and the service. The guy was very rude. The owner disrespectful and unprofessional also got out of control. It's all on camera. What a horrible owner he should be shut down for thinking that he can talk to customers the way that he has. read more

Reliably good Italian food (I love the eggplant parm And pasta with clams). I particularly love the BYOB with no corkage charge. I am totally good with cash only / this is a small family restaurant. Nice cozy atmosphere - you may meet friends or neighbors here read more

Very authentic Italian spot. Super fair pricing. The owner's family was cooking that night and they were so nice. This was one of my top favorite meals in Scottsdale! read more

Decided to try based on recommendations from friends. Arrived late evening so not planning on big dinner. Started with pizza bread as an appetizer and I had the Cioppino and my wife had the pasta Alex. Food was decent and enjoyed it. Cioppino was fine $30 with angel hair pasta (not my favorite) but still tasty. Nothing exceptional but fine. Pasta Alex was tasty, no idea price but what one would expect to be a $20 max for a basic pasta dish. Again food was fine. Brought a bottle of wine. Tab didn't quite add up for what we had even if you price the Pasta Alex at $30. Don't think there's a cork fee but not sure about the bill for the 3 items we had. May be a one and done. Not sure. I'd give it a 3 rating as nothing to brag to friends about. Not sure whether or not I will try again. Cash only any no itemized bill. read more

Food over priced and very small portions. Broken and wobbly furniture. No detailed written checks or receipts! Not nice. Cash only! Interesting... read more

Just left Giuseppe's and all I can say is wow. We came down to the valley for our anniversary, and a random stranger suggested Restaurante Giuseppe's. From the tea, to the homemade Italian dressing on the salad, the bread and butter and the veal parmesan. Everything was phenomenal. Too full after the meal, but we did take home cheesecake and a cannoli. Cannot eait to dig in. You will not be disappointed. read more

Been eating here for 20+ years. Wonderful food and service. Bring cash, as credit cards are not accepted.

RG is a very nice, authentic Italian restaurant. After I walked in and satdown, I started feeling like I was in a neighborhood Brooklyn Italian spot or even in the Old Country Italy. The Owner, Manager Guiseppe attended to me personally and told me he's from Naples. I had pasta with beef in Bolognese sauce, bean pasta soup and a delicious cold cut Italian sub. Everything was ready and on my table in under 10 minutes. There's some nice outdoor seating but I had a nice table inside by the front window. Even though I was just looking at a Scottsdale strip shopping center; Giuseppe's does have great ambience and charm due to the Owner being a real Italian and running his place traditional, old school style. Prices by the way are very low for Italian fare that would easily cost double that in a typical chain restaurant. Highly recommended for food taste, quality, service, value and definitely charm, ambience. read more

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They charged us $29 dollars for pasta Alex. Small portion no price on menu, no choice of pasta. My son had chicken special dish for $19.95 dollars. Pasta - we had no or little protein in our pasta. Small portions. The price seemed like the owner decided what he wanted to charge there is no price on the menu. Have you ever had a simple pasta meal for $29? Especially in a small hole in the wall strip mall??? All cash no credit card. Horrible service. I went here years ago and remembered the pasta Alex. Wanted it again... This time horrible! Ask price before you order. They do not show prices. Really... $29 dollars for pasta? I could have had a steak elsewhere! Horrible. So sad I have great memories with this Hole in the wall restaurant! read more

The salami sub was just a grocery store type big thick bun with a little salami that was lost in the flavor killing bun. I expected better from a dedicated Italian restaurant. Nobody in Scottsdale makes a quality Italian sub. Then I had a spaghetti dinner that was just ok and it came with more grocery store bread that actually degrades the dinner. read more

Wow wow wow wow !!! Best food Italian food in the valley! The pasta Alex was amazing. The owner and his staff are so fun! We all laughed and had the best time ever !!!!!!!!! read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Dessert !! All home made ! - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We tried Ristorante Giuseppe for the first time last week, and, well, it is now our go-to Italian restaurant in the Phoenix area. There were 8 ppl in our party, and we luckily made a reservation because the place was packed (great sign)! We did family style appetizers: salad, bread, bruschetta, meatballs, sausage. All was wonderful. The majority of our group ordered the Alex sauce. I ordered tortellini w/ the Alex sauce, and it was WONDERFUL! After dinner, we all shared a dessert plate which had cheesecake, tiramisu, chocolate cake, and cannolis. We loved it all! The service was great, super friendly. We will absolutely be back! read more

Ristorante Giuseppe - Tortellini w/ Alex Sauce - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Some dude said "over dramatized accents" ... yikes... you gonna listen to a review from a Soylent-sucking dumb dumb like that? Listen, I'm from Chicago, sometimes Italian-American's have accents... grow up and get over it. Touch some grass and move out of your parents basement, you troglodyte. Let me tell you, this restaurant is grade A. Excellent food, excellent service, classic stripped down, simple atmosphere. This place is not just a fantastic experience, but a welcome reprieve from the awful Arizona Restraunt apocalypse. Every place here is a chain or an overpriced, overhyped, glamor-restaurant that just cares about whether or not the experience is Instagram worthy. You might be able to trick the brainless plastic goombas with that, but not me. I know quality and heart when I see it. And it's written all over the walls of this place. Go to this restaurant, bring a bottle of 2017 amarone, and have an excellent time. P.S. Olive Garden can get it's "marbles" stuck in a wood chipper for all I care. Worst excuse for food I've ever had. Love the "old country" margaritas and iPad menu's read more