This was one of those amazing spots we just kind of stumbled into, and it ended up being a highlight of the trip. The first thing that stands out is the massive, beautifully maintained outdoor seating area. It's covered, pet-friendly, and thoughtfully designed with fireplaces and privacy walls that give each table a more intimate feel. There's even an outdoor bar where you can grab a drink while you wait or just enjoy the atmosphere. Inside, the décor is incredibly creative. Butcher knives and custom cutting boards line the walls, and the open kitchen showcases hanging meats so you can see everything in action. The bakery area adds another layer of charm, with rolling pins and whisks hanging from the ceiling, it all feels intentional and immersive without being over the top. The menu is just as fun and different as the space itself. I started with the Sicilian wedge and then had to go for what they're known for, the handcrafted meatballs. You can mix and match meatballs with different pastas, but the real showstopper is the "meatball carousel." It lets you sample multiple meatballs with their recommended sauces, all presented on an elaborate Ferris wheel-style display that turns heads across the restaurant. It's a full experience, not just a meal. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. What truly made the night, though, was our server, Mia. She struck that perfect balance of fun and professional, engaging, attentive, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. She guided us through the menu, made great recommendations, and brought a level of energy that elevated the entire experience. You can tell she takes pride in what she does, and it shows. For dessert, we went with the traditional Sicilian cannoli stuffed with Nutella and a lemon tart that was so good I'd honestly consider flying back just to have it again. This place delivers on every level, atmosphere, creativity, food, and service. I'll absolutely be making this a regular stop anytime I'm in Phoenix. read more

Have gotten takeout from here before with my husband and thought it was fantastic! So we took my aunt and uncle here for dine-in when they were in town from Ohio. We enjoyed our full experience. Easily made reservations via Open Table (a must with a two month old baby!). We ordered the meatball Ferris wheel as an appetizer. It was so unique and fun! Although the classic meatball ended up being my favorite. I got the chicken parm and it was delicious. I love their red sauce! The only thing I was bummed about is that I love their marinara so much that I wanted to get the rigatoni with marinara as my side. However, they don't allow you to sub the sauce. It came with vodka sauce and I'm not a fan of that, so I opted for the side salad. Wish they'd allow you to sub the sauce. After dinner, we went next door to the Sicilian Baker and ordered an array of treats. Their tiramisu is a must! I've had it twice now and it's some of the best tiramisu I've had (topping even slices I've had in Rome!). The girls helping us were Riley and Tatum and they were very helpful. Even gave us some free mini cannolis. Yum! read more

Pobre cita. I'm sorry but I cannot return here. People around me were raving but my experience didn't match. The servers(staff) during our visit were wildly inexperienced. My partner and I waited for maybe 10 minutes before we got a bussers attention for at least water. Then 10 or more for us to get someone else's attention for food. Mind you, this was not a busy time at all. Then with the prices representing fine dining, I expected my pizza and pasta to be resembling such. Unfortunately they both missed the bar by far. If you come here please don't get the pizza and be careful what pasta you get. Also I cannot justify an extra charge for meat on an already highly priced pasta. The bread was fantastic though. Sad we paid $14 for it when Italian restaurants give it for free normally. Please be careful before coming here. read more

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I can see why this place is one of the highest reviewed restaurants in Phoenix. On a recent trip to this fine city, my friends and I were trying to find a nice dinner on a Saturday night. All signs pointed to The Sicilian Butcher. I was hesitant about coming for the simple fact that they have locations in Texas. Not in my city, but close enough. When on vacay, I like to try things that is not accessible to me back home. I went against my own rules and boy, am I glad I did! This place was great. Making a reservation was easy and our table was ready when we arrived. The inside dining area is pretty spacious, but they also have a massive patio as well. Wes was our server and he handled our group with ease. He was super friendly and very helpful when it came to the menu and helping us choose what to eat and drink. We started off with cocktails. We had a fun filled day and I was in need of a little pick me up so I went with an espresso martini. Wes gave me an option of getting it mocha which I agreed to. I never had it that way and it turned out to be very good. For appetizers, we went with Fritto Misto which is fried calamari. It was suggested we try the shrimp and calamari as well. I love calamari so getting it prepared two different ways sounded like a great idea. The fried calamari was tasty and a very generous portion. The shrimp and calamari appetizer was probably one of my favorite things of the night though. It was a generous portion of both seafood and potatoes, in a bath of this spicy sauce made with a spicy pork sausage. I would totally get that as an entree with some bread for dipping and be happy. As far as mains go, they have options. They have salads, pizza, a meatball ferris wheel, pastas, parmigianos and their call to fame, craft meatballs and pasta. There were so many good looking options but I went with my usual go to at Italian restaurants, chicken parmigiano. This thing was massive. It was thinly pounded which gave it a nice crunch even with cheese and sauce smothering it. I could taste the high quality ingredients as well. I was very happy with this dish. One thing I did not like was that it didn't come with pasta. I've never had one that didn't come with pasta of some sort. It was an upcharge to add which I did. They have lots of options as far as types of pasta as well as sauces. Overall, my party and I had a wonderful experience here. I did not hear one complaint from anyone. I would totally come back if in the area or seek out their other locations in other cities. read more

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So amazing having dinner here tonight! I was really happy to get in since it's popular and my date did a day of reservation. We actually went early at 5pm so that's key. We hadn't ate all day so it was perfect timing. We started with a limoncello tartini & I had the spicy Sicilian. It was excellent and spicy and it was beautiful for our patio table. Tiana took care of us from start to finish to middle to the side. She was very engaging with us, gave superb recommendations and we wanted to stay and talk to her all darn night! I'll have to visit again to see her lovely smile and effervescent personality. I had the meatball Ferris wheel and I took a video of how cute and whimsical it was. I wanted to try ALL the meatballs cuz you know, Go big or Go Home. I really liked the chicken and eggplant meatballs. Tiana recommended i get a side of pasta, cuz they make it there fresh. So of course I wanted chef made pasta. It was beyond fantastic. Tiana had me get the large flat noodle, paparadelle? It was so good. Really good pasta. I got vodka sauce but next time I'll try a crème sauce, maybe cacio pepe. Tiana said that was good so I will order as she tells! My date had the chicken parm and it was a giant portion, like a whole side of a chicken. He shared one tiny piece and it was excellent. It was really tasty. I should have insisted he give me another slice so I don't know what's up with that. He didn't finish it, it was that big and he's a big guy. I wanted the visit their bakery. It was adorable and the cookies looked amazing as did the various cannoli's. I chose cookies but I'll be back for cannoli's. I got wedding, almond and amaretto cookies. The amaretto was amazing and so much lovely flavor. I haven't tried the others yet. I got a flag cookie too. I love those and it was big and pretty w the layers. The patio was full w happy chatter as we left about 645pm. I love the cute lights on their patio and it adds nice ambience. I would recommend always go early, it's a popular place. See you soon Sicilian! Ciao Bella read more

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The Sicilian Butcher is lovely and has amazing food and great service. Seriously, our server was so charming on the patio. I highly recommend the parmigiano sauce and the eggplant meatballs. (Also shout out to Avery and Priscilla for the cannolis and friendly vibes!) please know THE MAFALDE PASTA IS A SUPERIOR SHAPE! Also the shrimp and calamari: (Shrimp + calamari + spicy 'nduja + potatoes + wine + parsley + grilled ciabatta) is spicy and delicious (not fried, but instead in a gorgeous broth). Note this on the menu! Thank you for keeping our drinks full and our stomachs happy! read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Vodka Sauce - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The food here is definitely solid, I have eaten here a few times and tried different things each time, never disappointed! The service at the bar was flawless & quick, our server last night was definitely a little slower BUT the food quality made up for it! Ambiance is upscale but not fancy, it is clean and well put together. read more

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Wife and I had disappointing meals here. She had clams and spaghetti white sauce. Practically no sauce and clams were scarce. Mine was incredibly bland with minimal seafood. We will not be going back. read more

Pretty sure I got food poisoning form the board. Not sure if I will be back anytime soon. read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Pepper Dale pasta with mushrooms sauce. - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What special about this place is the indoor and outdoor ambience which is open airy high ceilings and comfortable with cushion seats even in the outside misters heaters for a cold times and a lot of space. The food is above average for Italian with from scratch ingredients so everything seems fresh and a great bakery just attached to it. I would say try out all their cookies. Save them for afterwards and you don't have to have them at the dinner table. The pasta was good. The meatballs were excellent. They even had some decent seafood, but the pizza and some of the other items were just the average. read more

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The food overall was pretty good. The seafood in the risotto was cooked very tender. The octopus appetizer could have been more tender. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The cannolis were delicious. read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Seafood risotto - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We love this place... Tara makes it even better! The build your own pasta dishes are great. Don't forget the chicken parm meatballs. read more

My family and I had a fantastic meal! The food was so good that we kept stealing bites from each other's plates. My son and husband did the Build Your Own Pasta, and both sauces were really good. The Alfredo was incredibly creamy, and the carbonara had these delicious little bits of pork that made the dish. The pork meatballs were a standout too: tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The beef meatballs were just okay and a little bland in comparison. But then they grate fresh, salt parmesan on top of your pasta and it all comes together! I ordered the Ménage à Trois, which comes with seafood, and it was absolutely delicious. Easily something I would order again. One of the most fun parts of the meal was the dessert case. Tiramisu, cookies, cannolis... so many treats to look at, and the cannolis were my favorite. But really, desserts are always my favorite anywhere. The only real miss for me was Nonna's bread with garlic butter. It was fluffy and tasty enough, but definitely overpriced for what it is. Honestly, you could recreate something similar from a grocery store bakery aisle for a fraction of the cost. Overall, this was a great meal with lots of hits and a super fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try more. read more

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Food is pretty good. The service was impeccable. There's a gentleman that works there named Connor McGregor and he should own the place. He's that good start to finish. Ask all the right questions. His pacing was perfect. I wish he worked at every restaurant that I went to. He made all the difference. Give Connor a raise and make him the boss. Thank you. read more

The food here is amazing. I would love to try everything on the menu. The shrimp and calamari starter is dream worthy. Especially with the bread. The baked rigatoni is always fantastic. Next time, I'm definitely trying the saganaki. The ambiance is trendy and fun and the service was wonderful. read more

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We chose to come here today on Mother's Day and we were sat at the one table that was mostly in the sun with no misters in 100 degree heat. About 20 minutes in, we were all super sweaty and hot, asked the manger if we could switch to an empty table in the shade with misters. He said no because he had another reservation. We literally watched as the entire middle section was open and no one else ever came in. Our group was so hot and couldn't even eat our food and I spent the rest of my Mother's Day not feeling great because I had been overheated. While we have been here a few times before, I cannot see coming back to a place that did not care about our comfort, especially on a what was supposed to be a special day. read more

A few colleagues and I came to this establishment for dinner and we ordered a few items ranging from meatballs to pasta mainly. Personally I had quite a few drinks but I didn't take pictures for all of them. They all tasted pretty good, honestly, ranging from the Passion Fruit Garibaldi to the Statue of David, which also looked quite worthy of photos because the drink was served in a porcelain container that was designed to look like the statue of David. That was quite the highlight. I didn't try any of the meatballs but my colleagues enjoyed the ferris wheel. Judging by the types of meatballs included, which were tomaso's meatball, sausage, eggplant, steak, chicken parm, and turkey, it must've been worth it to at least get. Personally I tried a few salads, and the Flora's Salad was pretty good, with my only constructive feedback as that the balsamic vinaigrette was a bit too strong to the point of heavily affecting the taste of the leafy greens specifically. It worked well with the tomatoes and artichokes, but not as much with greens and roasted peppers. The kale & apple salad had an adequate amount of balsamic included, and since it included candied walnuts, it balanced the flavor out well. My only constructive feedback is that adding protein to the salad would cause the price to skyrocket. Overall this was a good establishment to visit. While I am not sure when the next time I would return to Phoenix will be, I do see myself revisiting this spot if I am to make it back to the city. read more

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Hubby and I went to visit our daughter in Arizona and we went to the Sicilian Butcher's for dinner. Parking was easy. Although the place looked busy, we were seated quickly in the patio area. The weather was beautiful! I had chicken parmesan, a side of pasta, and a cocktail. Other people in our party had pasta and salads. Service was fast, food was delicious. The energy at The Sicilian Butcher was lively-wonderful for a nice meal. This is a restaurant I would definitely like to come back to. I heard from a good source that the meatballs are a great happy hour item, so that will be on the menu for me. read more

This place was so good! We went on a Friday night, and luckily we made reservations because it was packed. We sat on the patio which gave me the vibe of being in Italy! Our server, Aldo, was so nice and he always made sure we had what we needed despite being so busy. He made great recommendations for us. All the food we ordered was delicious! I will even say the cheesecake was probably the best cheesecake I ever tasted. I am so glad I finally got to try this place. read more

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The food here is AMAZING!! Food is fresh and delicious. It is some of the best meatballs I have ever had!! By far the best pizza and salad. We are slowly going down the menu. Service is top notch! Very attentive and our server Tara had some good recommendations. This place is perfect for a date night or even a Thursday night out! We will keep this in Our rotation of top places to visit! read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Great ambiance - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Noisy atmophere compounded by awful music that was so loud we couldn't hear anyone speak. Food was overcooked. My meatballs were hard and dry, not very tasty. One of my tablemate's pasta was gooey and stuck together. Five people at my table, five 1 star reviews. It's too bad, I had been there4 or 5 times previously and enjoyed it, I won't be going back. read more

A friend had wanted to dine at a different location, closer to the venue before attending a concert in a few weeks and I wasn't sure what I would like or what I would have considered a "safe option" for the actual show day. So, I decided to come to this location and try it out a few weeks beforehand to kind of get an idea of what to avoid / get on the actual day. After looking over the menu, we ordered Nonna's garlic bread and a margherita pizza to start off with. Both items were good, classic dishes you can't go wrong with. Though, for the margherita pizza, the tomato sauce to mozzarella ratio was a little uneven for our preferences. For our main entrees, I ordered the lobster fazzoletti for myself and the family member I went with ordered a "build your own" pasta dish. For her build your own, she chose rigatoni pasta with pesto sauce and Uncle Arthur's sausage meatballs. At a glance, the portion size of the fazzoletti looked a little small but looks can be deceiving. I was struggling at the end to finish it. Each piece was stuffed to the brim! The family member I went with enjoyed her pasta overall. However, she wasn't that impressed with the actual meatballs, said it was a bit bland. Overall, the service was patient, friendly and attentive. The ambiance was comfortable and inviting, with classic on theme décor throughout. They had lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

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Date of entry 2/25/26 Guests:2 Started in okay sat outside because it was packed seated was asked for drinks ordered 2 and was trying to order a 3rd when our waiter walked off. Ordered a charcuterie board and it came in a decent time. Pasta was good tho. A bit packed but overall a decent place better than fogo de chao read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Cut chicken parm meatballs with vodka sauce and gnocci - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Let me start by saying Sicilian has been a staple in our family since Chef Joey first opened the Tatum location but our most recent experience was A+++! Mason the manager made our birthday celebration special and our server, Conner was top notch! I can't say anything else but a fantastic experience with terrific food! Thanks to the whole team at Sicilian! read more

I have been to The Sicilian Butcher (this location) three times over the years. Twice for lunch and once for dinner. This charming Italian restaurant has a few locations in the valley, and even a couple in Texas. I most recently stopped by for dinner with five friends on a Saturday evening. Ambiance (4.5/5): My kind of restaurant. They have a large patio, a bar area, and table seating inside. It's a trendy restaurant without being stuffy. Attached to the restaurant is The Sicilian Baker, where you can have pastries, dessert, and coffee. We're talking gelato, tiramisu, cannolis, and more. Service (4.5/5): Taking care of a large group isn't easy. Our waiter did a great job taking care of us throughout. He was kind, friendly, and checked in on us at just the right times to see if we were ready to order, wanted to order more drinks, etc. Drinks (4/5): On this visit, I stuck to the cocktails. And The Sicilian Butcher has a nice cocktail list. You'll find some Italian classics, including three varieties of spritzes (including the classic aperol spritz), the use of Italian liqueurs like Campari, and more. I had the margarita melone (a margarita with a cantaloupe twist) and a gin-based drink with passion fruit. Both were well done. Food (4/5): There's a lot to like on the menu: appetizers, create your own pasta (choose your type of pasta, sauces, and meatballs), entrees, pizzas, and even a meatball ferris wheel (you heard that one right!). I had to go with a dish I had never had before: a calamari steak parm. We've pretty much all had a calamari appetizer where you get the rings and the icky looking pieces and we've all had a chicken parm. But have you ever had a calamari the size of a steak, breaded, and topped with marinara sauce and cheese?! I'm always down to try something new and this dish was excellent. The food overall has been excellent on all of my visits. They have some Greek cheese that's flambeed table side (served with fresh bread) on the appetizer menu which I'm a big fan of. My only real issue with The Sicilian Butcher is that it's a tad too expensive. And with the parm dishes example (chicken parm, pork parm, or calamari steak parm), there's a $6 surcharge for pasta. Pretty much every chicken parm dish I've had in my life comes with the pasta included. Though it is nice that you can choose from eight or so types of pastas and eight or so sauces. The Sicilian Butcher is one of the most reviewed restaurants in Phoenix, and for good reason. Ciao! read more

Nice area of town, very good food and good ambiance. Both inside and outside seating. Easy to find for us out of town folks. Pricing is about what you would expect for those seeking an above average family date night restaurant read more

I searched for the best places to eat in Surprise AZ are and this is supposed to be the one. I of course made reservations since I am always prepared when it comes to food in other locations. We arrived and the place already had a lot of people in it. They seated us right away. In a large shared table that could fit eight. We sat together on one side. it was like sitting on a comfy couch. Our server came by to get our drink order and then explained the great food since we have never been here. We got the FAZZOLETTI and CHICKEN PARMIGIANA meatballs with CAMPANELLE noodles. It was so amazing. The flavors were fabulous. I loved it and so freshly made. I really liked this place and the service was fantastic. We even came the next night for more. We had to sit at the bar since the place was packed . no worries the service and food were still amazing. I totally recommend this authentic place. It is the bomb. read more

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Stopped by Sicilian Butcher for the first time yesterday and found it be mediocre and a bit overpriced. My husband ordered the fazzoletti (stuffed with the ragu). It was like a big ravioli. It was pretty good but it was definitely under seasoned. Though tasty, I don't think it was worth its $27 price tag (even in Scottsdale). I ordered the "create your own" pasta. It was not good and looked sloppy. The dish was extremely dry with dry stuck together noodles. The Chef's "special sauce" (splashed on top on one side of the plate) lacked flavor and was too thin for the noodles. Do not select this sauce. Even when I asked for more sauce (which our amazing waitress happily provided), it still wasn't enough because the sauce has no substance to it and was just tomato chunks. It was not seasoned properly either. I ordered the steak meatballs because they were supposedly good. They tasted like ordinary frozen meatballs (the ones I don't buy from the grocery store). Maybe I was just unlucky that night. I like to try handcrafted mocktails and cocktails. The rosemary pomegranate one sounded amazing. It was good but not amazing. I didn't even finish it. The saving grace for me was our server who did a great job and the made the experience very pleasant despite my disappointment with my dish. Also the atmosphere was fun and lively and people were enjoying themselves. The outdoor seating looked nice but overlooks a parking lot. It's easy for Italian to be underwhelming when mass marketed and that's what I felt here. I probably made a mistake going with the create your own dish. read more

The Sicilian Butcher - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We always enjoy Sicilian Butcher! It's great Italian food. The restaurant is casual with a modern feel. I like Flora's salad, the Pane Cunzatu (Sicilian-style Bruschetta) they have lots of topping options, and the craft meatball, sauce, & pasta is awesome! I love how you get to pick your meatball, sauce, and pasta so it can be different every time. Last time I did the eggplant parmigiana meatballs, truffle mushroom sauce, and pappardelle pasta. I also enjoy their calamari steak parmigiano dish. They have fantastic Cannolis for dessert, Sicilian Baker is right next door! They also have a great happy hour in the bar area! You can get a bottle of wine and board for $19. They have a few different Sicilian tapas on their happy hour menu. We like the Margarita Pizzetta for $8. They have a great outdoor patio when the weather is nice! The restaurant does get loud when it's busy but it's loud in the lively, Italian energy kind of way. The eating, drinking, and storytelling way! read more

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Always have a delicious meal at the Sicilian Butcher and the service is superb!! The restaurant itself is is lovely

Not the same. Will not go back, they don't make the stone pizza, & the pizza is not cooked all the way, it is gross. Will not go back read more

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Service was fair. We sat outdoors. It was difficult to hold conversation as the road traffic and loud music were distracting. Food was mediocre. My pasta was barely warm. The eggplant meatballs were overly salty and gummy. All in all, nothing special about this restaurant. read more

Great meal! We were in from out of town and actually ended up here on Mother's Day so, it was a little busy. We ended up at a table right next to the bar. This normally wouldn't bother me but the people right in front of us were very loud and somewhat irritating to my dining experience. Outside of that, the food was awesome! I started with a salad and also had a pizza. The Salad was delicious and had a generous amount of Gorgonzola and prosciutto. The pizza was very good! Lots of fresh meats and cheese! read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Butcher Pizza - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The Sicilian Butcher offers a fun, interactive concept with customizable meatballs and a solid charcuterie selection. The choose-your-own-adventure format (balls, sauces, bottoms) is engaging for groups and families. House-cured meats and fresh pastas show genuine effort. However, the novelty can overshadow execution -- some combinations work better than others, and quality varies. It's more about the experience than transcendent Italian food. A decent, lively spot for a casual, hands-on meal with a sense of humor. read more

I saw a friend post about this place so when we were in Scottsdale on vacation I made a point to come try it. We sat outside which was such a lovely atmosphere with heat lamps and cozy feel. I have to say service was a bit slow, but they were pretty busy. The meatball Ferris wheel did actually live up to the hype: fun to try all the different flavors! We also got the tasting platter of bruschetta: also very excellent and a good variety (you can choose from a list). We also really enjoyed the fritto plate with the calamari: very well prepared. Our younger kiddo also ordered the kids spaghetti and meatball which was a very generous portion: she was very happy. Overall, we thought it was great! read more

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What a wonderful setting! Such a flare for Italia and Great Food!!! The staff is on it and provides excellent Team Service to care for every request from Grated Parmesan to refills. ***Military Veterans*** They love Veterans and offer a Military Discount :-) read more

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The food is so good. We went for lunch after our son recommended ex this place . We had the bruschetta; two kinds. Caprese and the fig and pear one. WOW Then the gnocchi Mac and cheese; you can thank me later! read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Gnocchi Mac and cheese and bruschetta - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been here twice and the atmosphere food and service is top notch. Conner was my server both times and his service is superb. You have to not only go into the bakery but purchase something and take it home the custard cannolis and lobster tail with vanilla cream is to die for. I ate the bone in Pork chop read more

The Sicilian Butcher - Bone In Pork Chop - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow!! We researched best Italian near Phoenix while here for a music festival and Spring Training Baseball. We came here earlier than our reservation and they happily seated us on the STUNNING patio. We were greeted by our amazing server Jayden who was knowledgeable, kind, and patient while we bounced ideas off him. We ended on Pork Chop Parmesan with a seode of Penne Vodka (per Jayden's suggestion) for my husband and for me, the vegetarian...they had EGGPLANT meatballs! Literally Eggplant Parm in a meatball. I built my own dish with the Vodka sauce and ribbon Pasta and holy cow! Best vodka sauce I ever had! Oh we also had a lovely salad with artichokes and golden peppers that he offered to split into two portions for us to share. We will absolutely be back! Thanks Jayden!!! read more

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Yelp recommendation. Portion is big so there will be leftovers. Service is great they come to check to see if you need anything or more cheese. The atmosphere is great bc there is cute details. Also they have a dessert area w/ gelato and cannoli's so save space if interested. read more

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