New to the area and headed out to find great Italian food. And I found it. Boy did I find it…read more There are a few Vito's in the Phoenix area, and all had great reviews and photos that made my mouth water. Ultimately I chose the Mesa store because it was the original and I wanted to see Mesa. We started with a basic garlic cheese bread appetizer and it was great. The calamari was tempting but we'll save that for next time. Wife ordered fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and I ordered the usual Chicken Parmesan which came with a side of pasta. It was actually a harder choice than usual because I walked thru the restaurant before I ordered and so many dishes looked good, as did the pizza. But I went with the usual. Let's start with the wife, which truly speaks to the five stars because she frankly doesn't love Italian food. She eats it when I beg. And she loved it. She actually proactively mentioned she wanted to go back. That's like 7 stars right there it's so abnormal. I agree with her. The chicken parm was fantastic. Amazing. To top it off, our server was great and when I mentioned we were new to the area and it was our first trip she was so nice telling us the history of the original and the other stores, and the manager later stopped by to continue that conversation as the server told her we were new. I mentioned that I live closer to the Scottsdale store, and she said it's the same food and I'll like it just as much. I'll have a hard time deciding which shop to return to - it might be worth the drive to the original just for the ambiance, but I'll give the other a try soon because it was just that good! 5 stars. Or 7 if you ask my wife.

Update from June 2026: My chicken Parmesan was great in terms of flavor. I ended up swapping the…read morebreaded chicken that normally comes with the meal for grilled chicken to avoid the oils from frying. I also subbed the sunrise sauce in and it was so delicious. My only complaint was the portion size for the price. Normally I would get to chicken pieces and have leftover chicken. I remember normally going in and being able to split this dish with my husband, but this time it came with one piece of chicken. This was a little disappointed for the price point and hoping to get more protein. The other really annoying part when dining at Vito's is parking. I circled around twice including the parking lot by the car wash and State Farm and called Vito's asking for advice where to park and was told Walgreens across the street due to a big party they were having in the basement. Lastly, Vito's has a happy hour menu, the discount used to be better in the past so lately I haven't ordered from it. However, the frustrating part is in the summer the only way to benefit from them is to sit outside on the patio. I wish they allowed for seating for happy hour specials during hot summer months to be inside as well.

Woooooow the reviews didn't disappoint. Drove 35 each way to finally try this place and it hits…read more The cheese pie with the smoked tomato sauce is sooooo incredible. It doesn't hurt the brewery also shares the space and has really nice beers. Also really amazing staff on both sides. If you've not been it's worth it even if it's a journey away. I'll be back for sure.

A cool spot in downtown Mesa, the setup feels like mess hall meets brewery. Food is ordered at the…read morefront and brought to the table. My group came in and each ordered a personal size pie. The wait time between each varied, so there was about a 15 minute gap between the first and last orders. Not a big deal, but a bit of confusion when the last to order a sausage and pepperoni came out before the second to last order, which had the same pie type. The pies themselves were good size for one to two people and had lots of toppings. The carnitas was the standout and what I would go back for. Neither the pepperoni and sausage or cheese were memorable, but hit the spot nonetheless. Overall, the pizzas probably sit around a 3.5, with most of the group leaving the large doughy crust behind, but enjoying the pizzas. The atmosphere was a 4.5 and I am sure the beers are close to on par or would bring my score up- definitely for next time I come in. Looking forward to trying this again when I can make the most of all they have to offer.

I've driven by Venezia's so many times since I go to the gym next door. I finally gave it a try,…read moreand I was honestly surprised by how good it was. The pizza was phenomenal. The crust was perfectly crispy with a couple of slightly burnt pieces, which is exactly how I like it. The sauce-to-topping ratio was spot on, and every bite was delicious. We ordered for pickup, and it was ready quickly without much of a wait. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality. This was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last. I already can't wait to go back and try the wings!

About as close to NJ/ NY style pizza as one can get. Been here many times. Depending on which…read morelocation you go to. Service can be a little slow and painful, but I still get great pizza. Nonetheless, My spot is the one on Southern or McKellips. I've only ordered the pizza and Arancini, but not any of the other amazing looking items they have. If their pizza is an indication of how delicious their food is I'm sure the rest of the menu is just fine

My wife and I decided to escape the heat and house and go to Happy Hour…read more We sat at the bar since there was no one there and the day shift bartender was so friendly. After enjoying a drink we settled on the Italian fries, which are addictive they come parm, truffle, parsley and a special aioli served hot it's just incredibly good. Each ordered our own pizza, my wife the pepperoni and I the Margarita done Napoletana style. They were amazing, dough was soft, easy chew, sauces were incredible. We both agreed this place has moved to near the top of pizza places in NE Mesa. What is incredible is no one was there, we had the whole place to ourselves, which we couldn't believe no one was there for a happy hour on a Friday. We will be back soon, you should try it, well worth it.

Pizzicata just started serving breakfast and it is fantastic! We decided to try some of the more…read moreunique items and were really impressed. The pancakes with bacon cooked right into them were such a fun twist and tasted amazing. The green chili bowl had great flavor with a nice kick, but it wasn't overly spicy. I added bacon to mine and it was really good. But honestly, the star of the show was the side of apple butter. It was so delicious it almost tasted like dessert! If you haven't tried their new breakfast yet, it's definitely worth checking out! The prices are really affordable too.

Pizza thin crust was great and friendly and good service planning to go back and try their deep…read moredish and roast beef sandwiches

We went to Crave last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. When we were seated, I let our…read moreserver know it was a special occasion. She immediately told us the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes (we arrived at 7:19 and they close at 8), which already made the experience feel a bit rushed. We ordered a deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza, a Caesar salad, fries, and water. The salad and fries came out quickly and were good, but we waited until 7:52 for the pizza. During that time, several staff members including what seemed to be a manager, were loudly yelling back and forth across the restaurant about staffing and schedules. With no music or TV volume, it was impossible not to hear, and it felt very unprofessional. Meanwhile, our water glasses sat empty. I had to ask three separate times for refills, and the third time I actually had to get up and find our server at the bar, where she was sitting, still discussing the schedule. When the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. But basic things like Parmesan and pepper weren't offered. I had to flag someone down to ask. And even though we'd just received our food, the lights on the patio were turned off while we were eating, and we were brought a box very quickly, which felt like a not-so-subtle hint to leave. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service and atmosphere really took away from what should have been a nice birthday dinner for my daughter. Very disappointing experience.

Outstanding!!…read more Excellent food, hearty sized portions, chill vibe, quick and friendly service Nice to know I don't have to go North Mesa or South Scottsdale for tasty eats from the motherland. Will be back!!

Been wanting to try this spot and it was so cute! Not the largest space inside but I think it's…read moremeant as a grab and go. There is seating and a one stall bathroom though. I ordered the chicken parm and the joes Italian . It was good but I felt like there was some flavor lacking from both. They were huge though and definitely can be split to two meals or shareable. The service was quick and friendly as well. If you want an hearty sandwich this might be your spot.

I actually loved this pizza. 6 slices, good for one person. 3 of us bought 3 pies to mix and match…read more The margherita was the big winner, I think the tomato sauce pizzas were better than the ones without. The restaurant cohabitates with a brewery of some sort. Order pizza at a table with a QR code, the counter is for ordering drinks.

Excellent wood-fired pizza for a reasonable price compared to others that have opened up…read more Crust has a bit of chew and a little flop. It's neopolitan. Ingredients are nice and fresh, only complaint is running out of combos to try! Shared, open space that's very convenient for a coffee study space with Pair in the building plus high quality food you can order at the table through your phone. Would certainly come back for the quality at this value.

Wow. Talk about the perfect New York slice. Like exactly what you imagine all the cartoon pizzas…read morewould taste like. Their pizza boxes are awesome with all the cool things in it. Pretty small on the inside. This is a must try place. Top top top notch place. Inside is small and cute. This has become almost a weekly place.

Excellent food, very consistent and always maintains a high quality. Staff is always friends and…read moreprompt. They know how to cool a well done pizza if requested. The queen creek location is nowhere near the same in quality or consistency. At work we go to the amici pizza mesa all the time.