Here I am again at Alessia's for the weekly special, this one is the Chicken Alfredo Flatbread…read moreSpecial. It didn't disappoint, bacon and spinach, lots of fresh melted mozzarella, very creamy. A wonderful flavor. The chicken cooked perfectly, this was an extraordinary meal. All for $9. I was the only one here when I chose to dine, I have included some photos of the inside. It's very nice.

Kiana was an incredible server. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The food was…read moreabsolutely amazing and the restaurant itself is comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Our experience was a near perfect one. The only complaint would be the filet was overdone. We requested medium and it was more like well done, but our experience was still a top notch one.

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.

Got the hubby to come here for dinner the other night as we hadn't been in a hot minute and I…read moreneeded some great Italian food to get my fix. Luckily this place never disappoints and I got my fix. I ordered the pasta with cilantro lime sauce and chicken and it rocked. Loved the flavors. They brought out bread and butter to keep us happy, I could have just eaten all that and been happy. I love the family welcoming vibe of this place. Staff is always helpful and great.

Baci has been on my list to try for a while. Have heard very good things and read great reviews…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype for me. The menu was large, with tons of classic Italian options. Pastas, entrees, seafood - the classics. I tried the Chicken Parm sandwich. It's small! Requested peppers on top and they were barely cooked. I tried others dishes amongst our party and everything was just okay IMO. Limited drink menu and no draft beers available either. It's not a large space, yet the service was very slow. We had to flag our server multiple times. Additionally, the kitchen took a very long time. Maybe it was just an off night, but a lot of waiting. I really enjoyed the ambiance inside. A very homey feel to the whole place. Reminded me of restaurants growing up. I would give it another shot and try other dishes off the menu. But overall, didn't meet my expectations.

Have been twice now and I very much enjoy this restaurant…read more Ambiance: Great atmosphere for a date night Food: Delicious! Their specials are good and can't go wrong with their pasta or pizza. It was all very delicious Service: Shout out to Bee. She is an amazing server and you can tell she cares. Sam & Luca are lucky to have her. If she is your server, you are in good hands Would I go again? Most definitely

The service was outstanding the manager, hostess and Makayla the assistant manager all greeted us…read moreat the door Our waiter was Phil he was top notch The food was very good with nice sized portions I had the Vitello alla Parmigiana (breaded Veal parmigiana). The sauce was great and the pasta cooked perfectly the meal had a large portion of veal smothered in melted cheese and sauce My wife had the wine braised boneless short rib and risotto meal it was excellent The restaurant was very clean and The staff were professional and knowledgeable I would highly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful Italian meal

I've been going to RigaTony's for over 21 years, dating back to their Arizona Avenue location. It's…read moreone of those places I keep coming back to because the food is consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is their fresh Antipasto Salad and warm Ciabatta bread. I highly recommend ordering a side of their scampi butter for the bread. Yum! This visit, I had the Baked RigaTony, and my daughter ordered the Deep Dish Lasagna with marinara sauce. Both dishes were excellent--hot, flavorful, and generously portioned. They also have great weekday lunch specials. The Chicken Cutlet Picatta is another favorite of mine. Great food, friendly service, and a restaurant that's been a longtime favorite of mine. I highly recommend it! Don't forget to sign up for the Devoted Diner Program to earn rewards and discounts!

My husband and I have been coming to Rigatony's with our families for well over 10 years, so this…read moreisn't coming from someone trying the restaurant for the first time. We've always loved the food and have recommended it to so many people over the years. We recently saw the $25 family special that included a baked rigatoni, salad, and bread for 3-4 people, so we decided to give it a try and ordered curbside pickup. Unfortunately, we were really disappointed when we got home. The order only came with 4 small pieces of bread, and the baked rigatoni with sausage had only about one whole sausage sliced throughout the entire 3-4 person portion. For a meal advertised to feed 3-4 people, we expected there to be enough sausage for everyone to actually get a serving. It felt like the protein was cut way back, which made the meal feel incomplete. We're not writing this because we don't like Rigatony's - we genuinely do, and we'll most likely continue coming back because we've had so many great experiences over the years. We just hope this was a one-time issue or that they reconsider the portions for this special, because it didn't live up to the quality and value we've come to expect from a restaurant we've loved for so long.

Pretty busy on Wednesday @ 5:30. Seated immediately. Would have preferred booth with less light…read moreshining in our eyes but it all worked out ok. Our server was very sweet and efficient. Ordered a glass of Chianti for me. Hubs and I shared large Caesar salad and spicy specialty medium pizza. Both were absolutely delicious and 9/10. Especially enjoyed the buttery croutons, thin yummy crust, sauce and fresh generous toppings. I visited restroom and it was clean and well-stocked. Very important for any eating establishment. Noticed a separate large area for group seating. Good to know. We are yearly AZ visitors and plan on coming here again. Highly Recommend! ~EG Eats

Just okay - we went for happy hour and I'm not sure if I'd go back. The bacon wrapped scallops were…read moregood but the garlic bread only tasted like toasted bread there was no flavor to it. The drinks are limited if you don't like sweet drinks so I paid full price for a cocktail off the list. When the bill came the price of the cocktail in the receipt was different than was was in the menu on the table. The waitress did change it but a customer shouldn't have to tell you the price is incorrect. The service was good. She checked on us frequently. There was nothing special about the restaurant so I wouldn't go here for date night but I did see other couples there for date night. It's a decent family restaurant.

Gary, Once again.....PERFECTION. The food was fantastic,…read morethe ambiance was romantic and buzzy, and our server was extremely attentive. Your establishment is, hands down, top notch. I cannot say enough about how we are always treated like family, not customers. Thank you, we appreciate the love you put into your restaurant. Grade: A++++ -Pete

You know I love my Italian food, it always brings me back to growing up in Milano and the simple…read more(not simple, but unadulterated foods) that I grew up with and still cook. Fads like chili on everything only serve one purpose, to demolish traditional recipes to align with the now predominant "heat" in everything! We came to celebrate a birthday and have a nice dinner: mission accomplished! Started the evening with cocktails and S.pellegrino water as always. The "Knucklehead" cocktail is bourbon based with bitters and pear liqueur; I had to try the "I'll Guav Another" and Yes, I had another, it's very more-ish :) The service was excellent and our server was on point with descriptions of dishes and the continued service. The ambiance was very similar to restaurants back in Milano, noisy because people were chatting and having a good time. Thankfully there were no sports TV's close by making for a very pleasant evening out. I had the pasta alle vongole (clams) that was very tasty; I would have liked a bit less oil and fresh parsley on top, but I honestly ate the whole thing and even mopped up the lemon and white wine sauce with the crusty bread they served. We call it "fare la scarpetta" in Italian. The other diners had a chicken dish that looked good too but I didn't taste them, was too engulfed in my pasta... We had a really good meal, the company was great, and we left well sated. Will be back when on their side of town !

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.

My husband and I live in Glendale, but were staying in Mesa for the Valentine's Day weekend to…read moreattend the marathon. We made reservations at Pizzicata in anticipation of both Valentine's Day and the need to re-carb after the event. We arrived at the host stand a few minutes before our reservation, but were told that there were no indoor tables available. If we wanted to be seated immediately, we'd have to accept an outdoor table, even though we had a reservation for indoor seating. We opted to wait because the weather was chilly by Arizona standards, and we were still recovering from the race. A couple of minutes later, another hostess approached us and asked whether we had reservations and were waiting. When we confirmed, she immediately left to find us a table, and we were seated very shortly afterwards. I thought very little of this until the owner came to our table and apologized for the issue. He was kind and sincere in his regret for the situation and was excited to tell us about the staff and the food. We were wildly appreciative of this attention to detail and service! We shared the potato croquettes, and they were everything I was hoping they'd be and more. (Light lore: I chose Pizzicata because I saw a picture of these croquettes on their online menu.) For dinner, my husband had the Travolta pizza, and I had the gnocchi gorgonzola. We both did that thing where we sat back in our chairs, breathed deeply, and declared, "oh dang, that's goooood." We were both so happy with our choices - I can't speak to the pizza, but that was some of the best gnocchi I've ever had. Pillowy soft in this perfectly nutty, cheesy, creamy sauce. *chef's kiss* For dessert, we shared the tiramisu, which was perfect in every way. If we weren't already walking funny because of the race, we'd have still waddled out of Pizzicata from happy fullness. The service, the food, the vibe - we're here for it and we'll be back the next time we're in Mesa.