I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free options (I have celiac disease),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very cute and clearly designed for photos, which matches what I saw on their Instagram. Service overall was fantastic. The food, however, was just okay. I ordered the burrata and fig plate and was told they'd replace the bread with apple slices. I received five very small slices of apple, and when the plate was set down the waitress said she'd get more if needed. I later noticed I was charged $2 for an additional five slices, which together didn't even amount to half an apple. Ironically, the bread that comes with the dish would have been far more substantial. The burrata was fine, but nothing memorable. My friend ordered the chicken and brussels sprouts and didn't even finish it before having the plate taken away. The flourless almond cake was the star, a bit salty on its own, but with the ice cream and whipped cream it was a delightful combo which were the highlight. Overall, this is a great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and photos, but the food is fairly mediocre compared to the setting.

Neighborhood favorite for Italian. Though this is so close to home, we reserve it for special…read moreoccasions -- birthdays, anniversaries, etc., because it really is special. This past weekend I had the ravioli (I know, boring, right?) ... but it is mellow and a burst of rich flavor at the same time. Great sauce. Hubby had some sort of seafood medley special and he's ready to back already. Dessert -- panicotta. Oh my goodness. Some kind of creamy base topped with fruit puree. Probably one of my all-time favorite desserts. If we go on the weekend and neglected to make a reservation, we take a seat at the bar if the wait is too long for a table, and we get served right there. It changes things up a little but still a very enjoyable evening. The food is always delicious and service is friendly and par.

I've been a patron of this restaurant for 20 years. Went in today for happy hour and was treated so…read more rudely by the new management. The manager was very sarcastic. unprofessional and demeaning. and this was over a $12 gift card that supposedly was from the previous owners that this management would not honor. I had no idea that this restaurant was under new management and going forward I will never step foot in the place again. The food was not like it used to be. Service was slow . The ambiance is no longer there. It's unfortunate because I would go in there with large groups of friends for dinner and listen to music. I would not recommend this restaurant anymore. It used to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.

This is my go-to spot! The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and fun to chat with. The food is…read moreamazing, the restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is great. It can get pretty busy, so be sure to plan accordingly. I also stopped by the bakery section and had the pleasure of meeting Siya. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all the bakery items. Thank you again for the cannoli, it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back.

I've been here before, but this is the first time I've ordered the meatballs, which is their…read more"thing." First, the atmosphere is very "Joey Maggiore." It must be the same interior designer because even though the restaurants are so different, they have a similar feel, and I like it! The enormous wine bottle light fixtures are pretty cool. We ordered the Saganaki to start, which is delish. I love the flavor of the lemon they use to put out the fire. Can you ever go wrong with delicious melted cheese? Hubby ordered rigatoni with Bolognese and steak meatballs. I didn't taste it, but he really liked it. My son ordered Caccio e Pepe pappardelle. I tasted it and it was very yummy. I had the meatball ferris wheel which is literally a little ferris wheel with little bowls with a different kind of meatball in each. The Ferris wheel ended up just making it harder to eat, but I do think the novelty of it is cute. That said, I was super disappointed. I liked the steak meatball pretty well and the arabbiata was yummy, but the rest were mediocre for me. I love meatballs but, honestly, I've had meatballs that I like better elsewhere. My bread was also over-toasted, making it kind of like a hard crumbly rock. Our server was very nice and quite friendly, but both my husband and I noticed that she actually boxed the food at the two tables near us for those people, but for us, just just dropped off boxes and a bag at our table and left us to do it ourselves. I don't mind doing it myself, but what made us different from the other tables? All in all it was good. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked and sooo good and the Saganaki was also delish. The meatballs, not so much for me.

Great food, great service really nice ambience... We sat on the patio and it was beautiful -…read moreperfect weather and the bourgenvilla were in full bloom. My wife got the Oso Buco and the lamb was very tender and really flavorful. I got the Zuka ravioli. I believe it was called. - super tasty came out hot & fresh with some arugula and goat cheese on top and it really hit the spot. Also had a great blackberry Negroni. Highly recommend this place! Friendly service and it always has great food!

I treated myself to a solo Easter Sunday brunch at Caffe Boa, and it was such a beautiful…read moreexperience from start to finish. I sat out on the patio, and the weather was absolutely perfect, truly the ideal setting for a relaxing brunch date with myself. I ordered the steak and eggs, and let me just say... absolutely delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also had a ginger beer, and when I requested it in a wine glass with a side of olives, they made it happen without hesitation, which I loved. It's the little touches like that for me! Griffin, my server, was attentive and kind, and honestly, every employee I came into contact with was phenomenal. The team consistently checked on me and made sure I was comfortable without ever being intrusive. The level of service really stood out. Of course, I couldn't leave without dessert. I kept it simple with vanilla bean gelato, and they served it in the cutest little glass--such a perfect, thoughtful presentation. From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was fantastic! You can truly tell that the team takes pride in what they do. Keep doing what you're doing! I'll definitely be back! -Mika

The food is amazing the truffle bread and the spicey rigatoni !…read more The service is amazing ! And the ambiance is sooo pretty! Sucha cute eatery! I had got togo for my uncles birthday and they are really picky, but Chasity helped me pick safe yummy foods for them to enjoy

I want to start off by saying the hostess was really what made my experience fantastic! I…read moreoriginally wanted to go here for a dating event, but unfortunately it was sold out so I asked the hostess if I could sit around the area the dating event was located at and she asked me if I wanted to sit with them, I opted not to, but it was still a nice gesture. The server gave great recommendations, especially when we were in between different menu items. We were also so grateful that they were able to put certain items of the dish on the side depended upon our preferences. Unfortunately, there was a girl who walked by who was very sick and we had to endure the experience, but management asked if we wanted to be reseated which we appreciated. The food here is always so amazing especially if you're a gluten-free girl the gluten-free noodles pair very well with the pastas in my opinion. Lastly, right now they have a banana butter cake and that is probably the best thing on their dessert menu! So tasty, just the right amount of banana and crispy on the outside!

Came in today for early dinner and had great service! Page at the bar was amazing. JR the manager…read morestop by to check on us. The vibes were great! My favorite postino in the valley! Come see JR and his team!

Coming here makes me want to move to Tempe where beautiful people are everywhere and the food is…read moreincredible. Just prior to saying goodbye after a long trip that ended here in Tempe and heading to Sky Harbor to go home, hung out here on a perfect mid March high noon. Outdoor seating with shade and warm rays was available and sampled some amazing appetizers. One was goat cheese with arugula, some kind of a toasted artisan bread, and pink grapefruit I believe. 5/5; also had a rich but sinfully delicious cremini mushroom fondue 5/5; had meatballs in a tomato meat sauce (very light and flavorful) and for my main dish has the P.R.E.A.M. Bowl 5/5. Except for the fondue which was sinfully delish, the dish led were light and cleanly cooked and very fresh. Was easily the best place I ate at while in the Phoenix area. A must try.

This is one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life! So I got the protein keto chicken crust…read morebecause I'm gluten-free with the vegan cheese. I got chicken and mushroom for my toppings. I ate the whole thing! The cheese was so amazing. I'm usually very very picky with my vegan cheese and I normally don't even order it at restaurants because it's normally not good. But my goodness this cheese was fantastic. The crust was fantastic and I have to say the sauce was so good! I never eat the whole pizza and I did! My husband ordered like a meat lovers's pizza and he ate the whole thing and my son ordered a cauliflower crust pizza and he ate his pizza. It was fantastic! I highly recommend coming into this place. The vibe is super cool. The service is Amazing, and the menu has something for everyone! I was just very happy that I found a place that I could enjoy. Our waitress Tadem was super nice, professional, and helpful but answering all my questions. We are from out of town so I wish we had this in California. But when I come back here, this is the first place I'm gonna stop by!

Hubby & I had dinner here Friday night. Due to hubby having to work later than normal, I made a…read morereservation for 6:00. We arrived a few minutes early, but were seated right away. All the staff were friendly & welcoming. Our server was prompt to our table. We ordered our usual. Hubby got a beer & I got red sangria. Both were good. We get a full other of the garlic bread without cheese. Their garlic bread is the best garlic bread in AZ! Hubby got the spaghetti with marinara sauce & added 3 meatballs. I got the chicken parmigiana, but on the fettuccine I got Alfredo sauce. All of the food was excellent! The best we have had. The only reason for the 4 stars is all of our empty cups & plates remained on our table until after we left. We even ordered another order of garlic bread to take home after we were done eating, & the dishes remained on the table. I didn't take any pictures since we got the same food I've posted pictures of before.

Why is this place not packed every weekend?!!!…read more The food is authentic Northern Italian. The Gnocchi was phenomenal. Have to go back for that alone. Had the seafood risotto. Perfectly cooked. The black linguini Friti Di Mari had a slight kick to it. This is our go to place when we have last minute craving for good Italian. The service was above average. Waiter was always there when we needed him, and not hovering over us. Good value for the high quality of the food and service. It's only a couple of blocks off the beaten path, but the music and lighting make it worth the trip every time. Keep up the good work and we look forward to our next meal there.

Good local spot to enjoy some Italian food. Bartender was great and the atmosphere was good, could…read moreuse a little update but it didn't affect the food. I enjoyed the carpaccio to start and had the chicken parm for my main. Both were excellent and the red sauce was fresh and delicious. Enjoy!!!