Frankly a very disappointing experience primarily because of the waitress. The restaurant is cute and drinks were good. Food was okay but not bad. We were a party of 6 who got there at 6 o'clock. At 640 our waitress informed us that we had to leave in 40 min. Then 10 min later said okay you need to leave in 30. No warning when we sat down as we were a larger party and would not have continued with our walk in dining at this establishment due to us wanting to not feel rushed. The waitress had attitude every time she came to inform us on the time. We went to the hostess to inquire who told us we in fact had an hour left not 30 min. This we felt better about. However the hostess then talked to waitress and she was clearly upset. She went into the service hallway which has a door and a small window visible from our table where she flipping the bird toward our table. We were really hoping for a better experience as this was for a celebration for a friend. We don't plan on returning. To clarify the establishment was empty and not crowded as noted in this photo. read more

Society - Empty restaurant - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Server was very knowledgeable and food was delicious. 4 people everyone tried something different and we all loved our food. Plus appetizers was prefect to share. Great place for date night. read more

Atmosphere is great and the food is even better. Also, the selfie/picture wall is adorable.

These guys helped me move out of a huge house into another one yesterday. Very fairly priced, no damage. I highly recommend them read more

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We made reservations for a busy Saturday night. The ladies at the front were friendly and immediately greeted us upon arrival. This place is very classy and beautifully decorated inside. The bar area could do without a flat screen, but I know that's very common at most restaurants these days. Bohdan was our server, and he didn't miss a beat. Either did the other wait staff who were quick to refill our drinks and clear our plates. I ordered two appetizer options which were the perfect amount of food. Diablo beef tips: Garlic mashed potatoes, tender bite sized beef tips swimming in a spicy cream sauce. Balsamic Brussel Sprouts: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and so delicious! My friend has the summer salad with spinach and strawberries. She said the spinach was extra dry, but the dressing made it better. She also enjoyed a side of risotto and a grapefruit spritzer. read more

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What a cute venue! It's a perfect date-night or girls' night out location. It is located in the upstairs of a strip mall so parking is available and free. The lighting is dark, decor is eclectic and stylish. There are floral strings hanging from the ceiling and greenery walls everywhere. We were a group of six ladies and shared a variety of pastas as recommended by our amazing server, Bailey. She was attentive, knowledgeable of the menu and recommended the best pastas!! We got the pesto shrimp pasta (some cajun seasoning on the shrimp), chef vodka pasta (my favorite!!), crispy chicken burrata (like a different take on chicken parmigiana that was delicious), crispy brussels salad (beware of the larger chunks because it's a mouthful of brussels but otherwise loved the flavors and crisp of the kale), gluten free mushroom pasta and the feta dip. The six of us ate ourselves into a coma and we still had plenty leftover. The bartender, Jesse, was also entertaining. We asked him to make us a shot and gave a vague description of a flavor profile and liquor that made everyone at the table happy and he nailed it! It was probably the best shot I've ever had and I don't like shots. I had to ask what it was- tequila and prickly pear juice. Highly recommend this trendy stop. We will be back! read more

I went into Society after a long hard day at work and the ease and relaxation that took over my entire life as soon as I walked in those doors is something I wish I could experience everyday. The beef tartare was so good we said "hit me again bartender" and had a second round. The mussels? Shits BUSSIN' Kayla behind the bar tickled my fancy with her beautiful artistic libations that invigorated my taste buds the moment they touched my lips. Will, a gentleman and scholar, promptly filled my water every time I stopped by the hydration station. We asked to speak to the manager, Brittney, a true goddess blessed our presence with the smile of an angel and has such a passion for this place it shines through her glowing smile. If I could kiss the chef, I would. 10/10 will come here again and cannot wait. Thank you for the life changing night. read more

I love the spot! It's such a vibe inside. It's a super trendy restaurant with delicious drinks and food. I'm so obsessed with the pasta here and there guava drink is divine. This is a great spot, a place to celebrate your birthday, or place to grab drinks with the girls. read more

Super cute, fun place to have a birthday dinner with a couple of friends! The food was all so good, and the staff was great, everyone stopped by to say happy birthday which was awesome usually it's just your server. We felt like it was a great choice for dinner read more

This is probably one of the prettiest restaurants I've been to. I did not expect a restaurant in a shopping center to look as pretty as it did. The decor is not the only good thing about this restaurant. The food and service are amazing. Our server was great. She made some suggestions and checked on us often. If you want to try a place that has a great ambiance, exceptional service, and amazing food, you need to try Society. read more

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All of my friends got a different pasta ! We all finished our plates! So good! I will be back! read more

Society - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Came here last night. Pasta was fresh and delicious! Service and ambiance was great! Would go back again.

Brittney C. took care of us for my cousins birthday and from the minute that we sat down she was unfriendly. She complained about how she was "so tired" and kept all interactions short with our group but was happy to chat with tables right beside us. Throughout the meal she never stopped by, not even to get water refills or ask if we wanted any more drinks since we were celebrating. Honestly just bad service all around. At the end she asked us if we needed anything else and I mentioned it being my cousins birthday and she rolled her eyes and brought us the check. It's unfortunate because we have come here multiple times and had great service every other time. As well as celebrating her birthday last year. The food was great, but that was about it. read more

We decide to try this place out based on the good reviews. Ambiance and location was not what I was expecting. Food was good. Service was okay. Don't think we will be back due to distance but glad we tried it. read more

Service is always great and the drinks are up to par! We love coming here before the comedy show and we will return. read more

Society - "Something with Mezcal" - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I had the pleasure of dining here last week. A fan of the Old Town Scottsdale location. Now a fan of the owners newest concept in Tempe located right next door to a comedy club. Perfect date night, girls night or dining venture. Even a nice wine bar. I am impressed with the decor and the vibe of the venue. I had the pleasure of enjoying the happy hour menu which had many tasty choices. I love the variety offered at EVO because there is something for everyone. I went for pasta but ended up taking on the Southern Crispy Honey Chicken Sandwich. It was super tasty and came with some massive lightly seasoned fries. My friend ordered off the main menu and got a salmon dish with shrimp. She is loved everything including her cocktails. The service at both the bar and table was perfect. I forgot the ladies name who served us but she was the owners assistant who was helping out. I will definitely be back to try some of the other impressive items listed on the menu. A couple things I will point out. The price point is reasonable. Definitely affordable with nice portions m. Something you don't see these days. They have a large cocktail menu with options during happy hour. Parking is in a huge lot so that is not an issue. read more

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Came here for the first time and had no idea the main menu starts at 6pm and runs till 1am. Was hoping to get pasta but they only had their happy hour menu. We got the hummus which was okay. The pita bread was good. The evo arancini was so good. We got the burger and chicken sandwich and the burger wasn't the best. The chicken sandwich was good. Wish it had more stuff on it though, same as the burger. Fries were big. Would come here to try their other good items after 6pm. The decor is beautiful and the restaurant is upstairs. read more

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This is my second time at Society and I will say the food is consistently good. I can't remember the pasta that I had the first time but I remember that it was good. Fortunately, I did not remember because the one that I ended up getting was so delicious. The mushroom pasta with steak bites was banging with flavor. One of those dishes that you get sad towards the end of the plate :). The service was great and the restaurant ambiance is great. Definitely a great date night spot. read more

Can't wait to go back! This was a last minute decision to grab dinner with my mom. She came to Tempe to get together and found Society from a Google search. Food was unexpectedly amazing. We both enjoyed everything we ordered. I felt like I was at a hip New York restaurant. We started with 2 apps (because there were so many tempting things we couldn't get just one). We order the fried macaroni and cheese along with the Parmesan bread bites. Both were outstanding. Presentation was beautiful but the flavors were the spectacular. Size was generous and we ate half of each item. For entrees I had the Vodka Pasta and added chicken. This is my favorite dish and I always have it the first time to a restaurant to get a comparison to other restaurants. 100% on point. Truly perfect. The chicken was excellent and the pasta and sauce is the best I have had. My mom had the Pistachio Gin pasta (I might have the name wrong). She raved about it. Our server recommended it and it hit perfectly. The crispy bits of pork with the sweet figs was crazy delicious. I know we will be back. My mom can't stop recommending Society to her friends. We couldn't finish the entrees and skipped desert. We didn't have reservations and my mom was told the soonest we could get in (she called at 5pm) was 8:30. She asked if we could order at the bar and was told yes. Hostess said she didn't know if there would be any room at the bar at 6:30. We gave it a try and we were the only people at the huge bar. I think it would always be worth a try to get a seat at the bar. Service was great and efficient. I was happy we could chat and get caught up without constant interruptions. The servers were close and brought our food quickly yet weren't intrusive, which I love (and is a real skill). Thank you for a great night with my mom. We both look forward to coming back and hopefully try new options. Our meal was so fantastic that it is going to be hard not to have the exact same thing again! read more

Rating: 23 out of 25 (5 per category) Food - 5 - handmade pastas in-house...yum! Drinks - 4 - not a huge offering, but great selections of wine and options for cocktails; Brittany at the bar makes a solid cocktail Ambiance - 5 good music, cool vibe, and huge bar seating, noise level was moderate; perfect for a romantic date, business meal, and/or a night out with friends Service - 5 Brittany at the bar provided great recommendations, was always on top of refilling drinks, had a good balance connecting (not overly chatty, but made you feel welcomed and that she cared about the experience) Value - 4 - a little pricy, but the flavors, preperation, and execution is worth it read more

I absolutely love this spot! The whipped feta dip is so good!! The service is so quick and the dinner was delicious, we normally don't get dessert but we just had to because of the ambience. The late hours are so convenient as well! Will be returning very soon! (: read more

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If you're looking for a cute place with great food and ambiance this is the place! Definitely recommend the vodka pasta and the meatballs were delicious. Brittany our server was awesome and was very attentive! read more

Society - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Attempting to book a reservation was met with the awesome $25 per person pre charge so we said we'll just roll the dice and try for a table after our show at Gammage. When we arrived it was fairly empty and so super thrilled thinking no problem. However, the hostess informed us that we wouldn't be able to be seated due to reservations till around 7:30(it was 5:30) but she said the bar top only is open seating. Well since no one was at the bar we lucked out and took a seat ordered some food and just chatted for about 1-1.5 hours. The vibe was nice and the bar top was really cool, had a very dark prince the singer feel. We started with the croquettes blah and then the pesto shrimp! Oh man that was amazing and would definitely get it again. Had not ordered a pasta dish anywhere in awhile and it was perfect. Full of flavor and just absolutely one of those dishes that when done right hits on all fronts. Not sure I'll roll the dice on the bar top again but besides that a good food place that is clearly not for you if your unwilling to make a reservation since when we were leaving there were tons of open tables. read more

Society - TWICE-BAKED CROQUETES - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cool ambience, modern decor but unfortunately that's where it all stopped. Went with some friends yesterday, Father's Day, to enjoy some drinks and food. We managed to get our drinks in and one appetizer before Happy hour ended. While there was no major delay on our drinks, we realized 25 mins later that the Whipped Feta Dip that we ordered still hadn't come up. When we inquired with the server, he told us they were short served, there was no chef in the back, he basically came in on his day off to help, he had no clue what was going on. He was going to check in on the appetizer and when we asked if we should order any additional food, he hinted that we should go elsewhere. We finally got our feta dip and literally 10 mins or so later, another guy comes to our table with feta dip and shrimp ceviche and we inform him that's not our order. He appears completely confused then just sits the dip on an empty table and eventually picks it back up and returns it in the kitchen. Another young lady came to clear our table and when we explained our disappointment, she basically told us that they are never busy like this and she wasn't even supposed to be working that day. No one seemed to know what was going on. Why did it take us asking 25 mins later on the status of our appetizer to find out there was no chef. Of all days, why wouldn't a restaurant adequately staff for a holiday like Father's Day?? I know things happen that are beyond our control but it's how you handle the situation that makes or breaks a situation and this establishment handled it all poorly. We left hungry and very disappointed and if I'm being honest the feta dip was mediocre. I do not plan on returning. Sad that this is a new establishment. If you continue to run a business, you won't be around for long. read more

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I really liked this place the first time around but when I came in this second time, it really left me feeling extremely disappointed, if you wanna be gaslit then come here. Lack of flavor and also lack of good or even passable service. Really disappointed how the restaurant addressed my disappointment about the meal. We had the same server as before and he was fantastic the first time but this second time left us feeling appalled and disappointed. To start our meal off, we got the grilled caesar salad, which was good but when it came time to order, we ordered the mushroom pasta and asked our server about the Diablo shrimp pasta. See, last time we had come in, the diablo shrimp was an appetizer which came without noodles and we enjoyed the flavor extremely. When I had asked him what happened to the appetizer, he said it just turned into a pasta and that it was the exact same, so I had ordered it, excited to have it again but when it came out it was a big disappointment and there was a difference as well. Last time, I couldn't get enough of the sauce and we had ordered extra bread just to make sure we got all of the sauce but this time the sauce was different, more lemony and watery (lacking flavor) maybe and not enough garlic and shallots like last time, as well as the fact that it very much just slid off the noodle and didn't provide much to it. I brought this up to my server, which I never send back a pasta but I knew that this was wrong because I really loved the appetizer last time but this time it was barely passable. He informed me it was the exact same and offered to bring me SPOONS to scoop the sauce with the pasta... He made me feel like I was wrong and second guessed myself, as well as didn't address the issue or offer to make me another. It was really appalling actually, to gaslight a customer. I gave the pasta to my boyfriend since I really didn't care about it and I had already tried sort of sending it back and that didn't work. I ended up eating the mushroom pasta, which was fine but later that evening and onto the next day, I had the absolute worst stomach pains of my life. I'm not sure if I had gotten a mild case of food poisoning but it was not fun. Overall extremely disappointed in my experience with the server and the food. read more

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The ambience is cool, but the food was bland. I got the mushroom pasta and added chicken. I love mushrooms, but this dish was not good. My wife and I both agreed that there was something off and the pasta tased like dirt. The chicken was the best part. My partner had the Crispy Chicken Burrata, but it too lacked flavor. The chicken tasted like it had no seasoning at all. The pasta it came with was better, but nothing to write home about. It was such a shame as it had so much potential. Cool atmosphere, home made pasta - what's not to like? If you're looking for an Instagram post, you'll love it. If you want a flavorful and tasty meal, I recommend going somewhere else. read more

My man brought me here for the first time. The inside is suuch a cute vibe. Jared was our server, he was so kind, attentive & had such a fun sense of humor. Thanks Jared ! read more

Society - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This restaurant may be cute and have an aesthetic, but truly this restaurant is not a reputable place . We were charged $65 a plate for meals that are $23 to be ordered individually, as well as an appetizer . The restaurant manager had no explanation to offer other than he explained it wrong and the extra money is for having to "move the tables together." Do not waste your time, or your money at this establishment . read more

We went here for a birthday dinner. This restaurant itself is beautiful. The food is wonderful and the staff was amazing. read more

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We had a graduation dinner at Society. The service was excellent, the food was outstanding and the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the Holidays. read more

Stopped in for dinner on a Wednesday evening before a comedy show next door. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and overall ambiance. We did not have a reservation, but were seated immediately. I ordered The Floor is Guava drink, my friend had her standard Lemon Drop martini. Both drinks were good. To start we had the Whipped Feta Dip. Super delish and would order again. Only callout is we were told several times how good and rare the honey was they used, but the amount they used was HUGE. Not at all in proportion of the feta dip and I felt bad we had probably over a full cup of rare honey that was going to waste. For our main dishes I ordered the Creamy Lemon Lobster Pappardelle. I haggled internally over the $36 price but it came so highly recommended by our waiter I figured YOLO!! My friend ordered the Pasta Alle Vodka and added chicken. Our waiter really raves about the chicken we had to see what all the fuss was about. Service was slow here, but I think that's done a bit on purpose so you can relax and enjoy. When we were ordering I did let our waiter know we were seeing a show next door and he said he would get the entrees out right away. They came out about 25 min later, which was fine time wise. However, we were both really underwhelmed. I was so disappointed in the sauce on my dish. Lemon and goat cheese are both strong flavors so I expected this sauce to be very flavorful! Totally opposite. Almost no flavor and was not creamy at all. In fact it was super runny like they had added water to cut it. I will say the amount of lobster in the dish was good. The quality of the pasta was amazing (they make all pasta in house) but none of that matters if you don't have a good sauce to pull it together. I will say their chicken is delicious, but my friend was also underwhelmed by her dish. We doused both with salt and pepper and made our comedy show on time. Not sure if I'll be back to Society. While the atmosphere was nice for $150 dinner (2 people) I feel like I could have definitely eaten something more tasty. read more

Society - WHIPPED FETA DIP - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This restaurant has a fun atmosphere . The feta whipped appetizer was delicious along with the Brussel sprouts salad. We tried the vodka pasta along with the mushroom and lobster pasta dishes. They were all good, but very rich and filling. A little pricey for pasta but good read more

Where to begin on this place. My girlfriend has a degenerative spinal condition and utilizes and walker. She cannot use stairs. Thankfully, this facility has an elevator. However, my girlfriend really wanted to experience this place, so she slowly painfully made her way up the stairs with my help. It was exhausting for her. Anyways, we walk inside and are immediately accosted about whether we have a reservation or not. I politely told the lady we did not, we weren't aware we had to make one. She then told use that we couldn't get in without a reservation and told us to leave. She was very rude to use. My girlfriend is disabled and just that evening had earned her masters degree from ASU. And that's how this place treated us. Stay away from here. read more

We found this place cause they were open but so glad. It was delicious! The Evo salad was delicious the feta dip to die for. The drinks were amazing. Can't wait to go back. The restaurant was so pretty. Definitely would recommend. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful when we were ordering and gave us great recommendations. read more

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The atmosphere alone was something else. Seated on time with a reservation. Our server Jake was on it! This place is beautiful and the food was excellent! read more

I love the cute ambience going on there and their food is very good I encountered bad service from the same server twice, unfortunately But I always give the benefit of the doubt for the server workers. Maybe she was going through it that day. Other than that, everything is perfect read more

walk in 4:30 A dimly lit room did the opposite of illuminating the average height slender man acting as the host. He asked if we had a reservation whilst I noticed the room was 10% of the capacity recommended by the local fire department. He asked if we'd like to just take a seat at the bar. I refused, wife obliged, I refused, she won. **Maddo The Floor is Guava Drink Review While Sam was still sulking over the fact that dude bro host refused to give us a table to sit at I went ahead and ordered "The Floor is Guava." It came quick, considering there was practically nobody in the restaurant. * fruity without being overpoweringly sweet * guava flavor shined through the vodka raspberry mule * strong in raspberry, a little on the sweeter side--sweeter than the guava one 5:10 only 2 more tables sat 5:15 bar is filling up This S* is bananas * SUPER STRONG * Nice to sip while eating the $16 whipped feta appetizer * Does not taste like bananas though Whipped feta - * phenomenal--garlic balances the sweet and gives the honey a bit of a bite so you get a complexity of flavors with the whipped feta, the apple brings a bit of tart to the mix 5:42 Sam talks Maddison into ordering 2nd appetizer and the bartender helped. "She is not overkill and not under kill" - Maddison 5:51 - some guy took my menu. I requested a "dos equis" off the menu. I told him that if it was an amber I'll take it. It turned out it was just a lager. Sam has lost all trust in one of the male bartenders. 6:11 no has sat at any of the tables 7:19 we don't really care that we were sat at the bar. It turns out, the great drinks, phenomenal appetizers and the solid main course (oh yeah, we also ordered the Pasta Alla Vodka - it's fire) they could have sat us as the dish washer and we'd be fine. 7:22 Maddison and I are chugging waters. 8:04 we find ourselves in our hotel 7 minutes down the road. atmosphere -Great music after 30 minutes read more

Society - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I came in 6/29 around 9pm for a reso we had. Our server was a great and had no issues with her, as I know kitchen/food/management issues are not her duties. I got a steak and added shrimp. The steak came with asparagus and scalloped potatoes. The potatoes were cold, and I let the server know. The fired another order, same issue when this second order came out. In my experience it is whatever they are keeping the potatoes in (holding temps) are off. No manager came by and left our server to fend for herself. She gave me a 25% discount on my food. Super disappointed with how much this place costs and the lack of management not assisting or table touching tables. Will not be returning read more

Society - Steak, added shrimp, cold potatoes - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ambiance was the best part. A little dark but beautiful lighting all around. Service was great. Appetizers were way better than our actual dinners, they were amazing. I could have just ate the bacon wrapped dates all night and the whipped feta dip, so delicious. Our table had Creamy Lemon Lobster Pappardelle, Ora King Salmon, Pasta Alla Vodka, and Society Burger. Was told the burger and salmon were very tasty. My pasta the Alla Vodka, good. Tried the lemon lobster pasta dish, had good flavor but the pasta was way under done. In my opinion some of the items were over priced. Drinks were good, margarita was fresh. Decent selection wine and beer. All in all was a good dining experience. Would like to go back and try the happy hour. read more

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I went there with my husband and another couple. The ambiance is romantic with chandeliers and dangling flowers. We had a reservation and even though we arrived 10 minutes prior to our reservation on Saturday night, we were seated right away. The server seemed a bit cold, but that was his personality. The service was great as our water cups kept getting filled and our server kept checking on us. The food was very yummy! I ordered the Pesto Pasta and it was amazing! As soon as my dish arrived, the entire table smelled very aromatic with basil and parmesan. It was also the most filling dish anyone on the table has ordered. My husband ordered Pound O' Mussels, and it was spicy and good. The other couple shared Truffle Fries and Scallop Risotto, and they said that the scallop risotto was amazing. All in all, I would come back again. read more

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