I love this place, the pasta, margarita pizza, and cannolis are my favorite. I've never had a bad…read moreexperience here and it's always consistent :)

Went on a lunch date with my favorite lunch partner and a rowdy teen boy. We were on the hunt for…read moresomething FAST to eat near Buc-ee's because we knew we needed to fuel up before facing those massive lines and the wait at the new popular gas station. We landed at Taste of Italy in Goodyear, and honestly... solid choice! This is a legit NY-style pizzeria with all the usual suspects. We tried the Meat Lovers pizza, a cheese slice, and a pepperoni calzone -- and every single one landed at about an 8/10. The cheese slice was the first clue that we might be onto something. The crust was crisp and firm but still had that perfect little flop at the tip. True NY style! You could tell the dough was fresh, and the flavor was definitely there. You order at the counter, they bring everything to your table, and the turnaround was quick. Everything came out piping hot, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. It's not a huge space, but it's a comfortable size for a neighborhood pizzeria. Nothing overly fancy.....just good pizza, good food and good service. Definitely a solid spot to keep in mind when we're in the Goodyear area. Taste of Italy gets the thumbs up from us!

We came here with the whole family tonight to celebrate my father's birthday. 5 of us total…read more(including my 6 & 4 year old son and daughter). My husband and I had been once before for our anniversary and the food was incredible. Tonight really showed how much heart and love goes into this restaurant when a little boy peaked out from behind the wall & asked if my kids wanted to play with him as we waited to be seated. After making sure it was okay with who I'm assuming is the owner & family of the little boy, my kids went to the table he was at to color and play with him. Everyone was so kind and gracious with my kids, and the little boy Sebastian was the highlight of our night. He was such a sweet kid & the best little host. My kids had a great time with him as we waited for our food. I got the carbonara, my dad got the chicken pesto & my husband got a 3 meat penne. The kids got chicken tender and fries. Each dish was delicious and tasted authentic. The bruschetta dip was amazing. My husband doesn't normally like bruschetta, but how the flavors were balanced had him eating most of it. The bread was perfect, crisp outside with a softer inside. My carbonara was creamy and flavorful. Most carbonara upsets my stomach because of dairy (but I still order it anyway because it's my favorite), but how they made it here left me feeling satisfied without an upset stomach which is a huge win in my book! It warmed my heart to feel like my kids were welcomed in a restaurant with open arms when many restaurants view kids in general as a burden. We will definitely be back! Personally, we've never been to a restaurant that provided this quality of service and hospitality in addition to the best Italian food we've had at a more than reasonable cost! 10/10 recommend this to anyone!

Italian Restaurant located in Downtown Avondale. The…read morerestaurant is cute and the decorations are on theme for an Italian restaurant, but are not cheesy. They compliment the culture extremely well, and help set the atmosphere. When we went for lunch on a Sunday, it was pretty empty (only 1 other table). I would recommend not worrying about the low attendance. I think this has to do more with the fact that Downtown Avondale tends to be pretty empty. I think that they would do really well and be a lot busier if they were in a different location. The service was amazing, our server was attentive and gave out really good recommendations. While all the food was delicious...the free bread was my favorite. It was perfectly toasted and seasoned and included a brushetta topping on the side. I could have just ate that and would have been extremely happy. We ordered an appetizer of Calamari, it was a good portion size for the cost. The Calamari was well seasoned and crispy. I ordered the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli. It was flavorful with large pieces of mushroom mixed with the sauce. Even though it was a white cream sauce, the dish was suprisingly light, I would recommend trying it. The other two people I was with both ordered the Frutti de Mare. There was a good mixe and amount of seafood in the dish and the pasta was cooked perfectly. While the marinara sauce was good, I don't think it was something that was out of this world. I just think it needed a little more seasoning or some kind of kick to round it out. Overall, great restaurant and would recommend.

Wonderful new restaurant in Scottsdale. Food is outstanding and an amazing environment.read more

Food was outstanding!! Carpaccio, lamb chops, bucatini carbonara all carefully prepared and served…read more Home made bread and focaccia is Devine....and, the owner, Angelo is a hoot!

This establishment is great! During the day it's a nice a…read morespot to grab lunch with a friend or loved one and at night it can also be a romantic atmosphere to enjoy a delicious meal with your partner. I unfortunately forgot our server's name, but she was incredibly nice throughout our visit and accommodating when we wanted to switch tables due to a slight strobe effect from the ceiling fan during sundown. Lasagna - cheesy! Fettuccine Alfredo - delectable! Prime Rib (Special) - Yuuuum!!! A special note about the Alfredo sauce: It is made to order, which is to say they don't make the sauce until the dish has been ordered so it is always fresh and hot, oh, and it's SO GOOD! I almost forgot: The bread pudding is the BEST I EVER HAD!!! I honestly think it stole the show from the also delicious tiramisu. I honestly can't wait to come back the next time I'm in Arizona.

Very nice quiet place. Decorated with Italian memorabilia…read more Ordered the eggplant parmigiana. Came with a side of angel hair pasta with marinara sauce. The eggplant was very good. Thinly sliced with seasoned breading. The pasta wasn't so good. It came out a mushy. I rather have the al dente texture. The sauce was average. I liked it but not enough to come back. It was kinda expensive for the quality of the food. Pretty average.

If you're staying at the Wigwam Resort and your niece and her husband, who live in the Phoenix…read morearea, drop by and also bring three friends, getting a couple large pizzas and a strawberry & bacon salad from Papa Paul's will save you a bunch of money over treating them all to dine at the restaurant/bar at the resort. Both pizzas were interesting. The Lichfield Park pizza has pesto sauce and corn on it, as well as cheese, so you might get a slice of that after your "guests" scarf their first helping. You better grab a slice of the Brooklyn pizza right away, though, because it's a traditional-looking pizza with pepperoni and sausage. You won't get a second shot at a slice. You'll get to finish the rest of the "adult" strawberry & bacon salad, though, with spinach instead of lettuce, walnuts, strawberries, and bacon bits. It doesn't come with ranch or even ranch-colored dressing, so they might not risk trying a pinkish salad dressing as a dip for their pizza crust. It's a very good salad and helped my vacation digestion, since I'm not used to the 110° August heat. Papa Paul's Pizza is less than a mile away from my room at the Wigwam. Going there would even be walkable in the summer heat if the fences around the Wigwam had pedestrian gates. As it is, both driveway gates on that corner of the Wigwam are slotted through the perimeter fence far from the place where Papa Pauls and the resort are just across the street from each other. I'm too delicate for a 0.9-mile walk in that much sun. I enjoyed a glass of wine at the bar to rehydrate, though, while I waited for the pizzas to come out of the oven.

Came here for date night on a whim after driving by on a busy weekend. We were seated promptly, and…read morethe interior is cute. There were a couple of big groups which was nice to know. Limited wine list for an Italian restaurant. We started with a caesar salad to split - SO much cheese, it was too much. I understand some people like that, but I wish they would have lightened up the amount and just have people ask for more if they want that. I ordered the chicken & broccoli alfredo. Sauce was clearly made in house, but the pasta itself was generic and did not taste like it was homemade. Good amount of protein though. We also ordered the mango and classic cannolis, and these stole the show. Flaky to perfection! If we come back, we might try the pizzas to see how it compares to the pasta.

After spending a very long day at City of Hope with mother, she asked me to pick a nice restaurant…read moreand she loves Italian. We've been driving by this restaurant for a while and since it was on the way home we popped in. We were greeted instantly and immediately shown to a booth. My mother wanted lasagna, so we ordered that first thing with our drinks while my sister and I browsed the menu. She ordered the chicken parmesan. I'm on the carnivore diet, so I ordered the meatballs with a chicken side. (So many restaurants don't make it possible to accommodate carnivore diets, but they did! So, I eat out with my family more often now!) Everything was delicious. The food was delicious, fresh and my mother especially enjoyed the olive oil with balsamic vinegar that came with the bread. (Great quality olive oil, a beautiful and rich green color.) Everyone was friendly. Our server, who happened to be tending the bar as well, very graciously made me a raspberry mojito without mint because I have mint allergies. He was the FIRST bartender to make it without questioning it and it was PERFECT! Lovely service, great atmosphere, food was delicious and fresh. We're certainly looking forward to coming here again!

First time and probably the last time eating here. We went on a Saturday afternoon, but were not…read moreexpecting only 2 other small parties seated in the booths. The restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. The service was very good - our waitress was friendly and helpful. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and was NOT impressed. It was basically tomato paste, noodles and frozen costco breaded chicken (that was dry). We most likely won't be back as we did not enjoy the food.

My sister and I came here tonight to use our birthday cookie coupons because we are twins! The wait…read morewas about 20 minutes for a Friday night, which wasn't terrible at all. Our waiter, Joshua, was hilarious and so personable! He cracked so many jokes and kept us laughing all night. The gentleman who was walking around busing tables was really great too, and he came over and talked to us quite often and was very kind. His name is Chris, and he's so funny. The kitchen manager Andrew was also very attentive to our table, and everyone went out of their way to take care of us! The food was amazing as always. My sister and I have always loved the guac Tony and were very excited that they put it back on the full pizza and not in weird stacks of pieces. We also got the antipasto thing and it was good as usual. We each got our own cookie and just had a really great dinner. Thanks for the hospitality!

I gotta hand it to Oregano's - they are definitely one of the better chains out there. Every visit…read morethe servers are friendly, the portions are massive, and the food is actually pretty good. During our most recent visit we sat outside on the patio. Good vibes all around. Especially with our super friendly and attentive server. I ordered the Alfredo the Dark with an Italian sausage on the side. My friends got the Hakuna Piccata and the El Diablo Shrimp Pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We all ended up taking leftovers. If I was feeling critical, I'd say the sauce on my pasta leaned watery - but the flavors were still good. While not the most romantic or high caliber option - I do find Oreganos to be one of the most reliably good chains in Goodyear. Well worth a visit if you're craving reasonably priced pizza and pasta!

Was introduced to La Bona Pasta by friends and have been many times since. This is a small family…read morerun restaurant and not a fast food joint. Bring your patience and your appetite because they are not the fastest but servings are very sufficient. No one we have gone with ever complained about the food quality except once I heard that the muscles in a seafood and pasta dish were small. I recommend going with friends you will talk with, have a drink and enjoy good Italian food.

The food was terrific. Old style recipes that are done to perfection…read more Nice wine selection

They have amazing staff, very kind! Food was perfect. Amazing ambiance. Amazing culture!read more

We had an excellent experience at Dino's Greek & Italian Grill in Avondale! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the manager greeted us warmly and seated us, making us feel welcome right away. Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided great service throughout the meal. Based on the manager's recommendations, we ordered the Greek stir fry, lemon chicken soup, baklava, and lemon gelato--and every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were fresh, authentic, and absolutely delicious. The lemon chicken soup was comforting, the Greek stir fry was perfectly seasoned, and the baklava and lemon gelato were the perfect way to end the meal. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a quality meal. Between the excellent food, outstanding service, and warm hospitality, this is a restaurant we'll definitely be returning to. Highly recommended!

Pros: I'm so glad I stumbled upon this store. Such a great…read moreselection of grocery items, and amazing customer service; and if you're lucky you will be there on a day that they are selling fresh homemade Samosas! They're the best I've ever had. Cons: I didn't buy more than 2 of those Samosas, they're to die for!

I highly recommend this business. They are a local-owned, Indian grocer with a great selection of…read moregrains, beans, spices and pulses. I especially love that they carry refrigerated dosa/idli batter, along with all the frozen vegetables I need for sambar. It really adds culture to the Avondale community. Support local!