One of my besties wanted to meet for a quick lunch near where her boyfriend lives, so I checked my handy Yelp collection of places I want to try. Some bookmarks coming directly from other Yelpers reviews, Yelp lists of the best places, or places I've stumbled on via Social Media posts. Parking was easy, and we were seated immediately. What We Ordered: - Antipasto Salad: the pinwheels of meat and cheese were a nice touch! My friend enjoyed this salad and loved that it included a hard-boiled egg. - Bruschetta Pomodoro: Overall, this is decent but I think it could benefit from a balsamic glaze on top. They do have balsamic vinegar on the table if you want to use it. - Chicken Marsala: I missed in the menu this comes with pasta marinara, or I would ask to substitute as I find it perplexing to mingle the Marsala sauce with marinara. I wish it was served over noodles, so you enjoy the Marsala sauce on it. Or even served with vegetables. - Masi 'Bonacosta' Wine: a great red if you are looking for a nice wine to go with your meal! Our server Sebastian was very friendly, and we appreciated the wine suggestion as it was a great glass. We also loved taking in the decor while we were waiting for our starters and mains. Very cute and rustic Italian charm. I would return, but either modify the Chicken Marsala or get a different dish. read more

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I had such a lovely experience at Vincitorio's in Tempe. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was delicious, and the service made the evening even better. A special thank-you to Leo at the bar. He was clearly very busy, but still managed to be attentive, engaging, and keep me entertained throughout my visit. That kind of hospitality really stands out and made the experience feel personal and enjoyable. I'll definitely be back! read more

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VinciTorio Restaurant 1835 E Eliot Road Tempe, 85284 The Italian restaurant that we were going to go to was at capacity tonight, so we decided to try this one. We had no reservation, but were seated immediately when we entered. We were presented with menus quickly, and our waitress was ready to take orders less than two minutes after we sat down. We asked her to come back, and after some time she returned. Companion ordered a small pizza with ham and pineapple on it. While it was properly executed, there was a dearth of pineapple and ham on it. Companion quietly ate it without complaining. For myself, I ordered lasagna. It came with a salad and some thin slices of garlic bread. The salad was adequate though it could have been made with some smaller pieces of greens and a different balsamic vinegar. The balsamic given with the salad was fresh and acidic rather than mellow as most better grocery stores carry. I wasn't expecting an aged balsamic, but this was a poor imitation of balsamic vinegar. My lasagna came next. A piece about 3 X 3 inches square in the middle of a huge oval plate. It was swimming in a pool of rather fresh tomato sauce. The sauce was lacking in body but did have a nice flavor. I had thought the lasagna was supposed to have meat in it, but I must have been wrong, because it was several layers of pasta with loads of cheese melted on it. For my taste buds it was totally unsatisfactory. I ate perhaps ¼ of the piece and put my fork down. I did not take any of it home. This restaurant needs a makeover. It looks tired and old. Sanitation was good, service was poor, and my food was not very good. 2 Stars read more

We came in late Saturday night and sat at the bar. They have live music, an incredible pianist Chris, that I highly recommend! We got appetizers - the meatballs and the wedding soup to try. The meatball dish was amazing, the bread is made in house and it soaked up super nicely in the sauce. The owner said he's going to make the meatballs recipe even better. The wedding soup was good but wish there was a bit more meatballs! read more

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A cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant with friendly staff. And how great is it that they do happy hour, have Wine Wednesday and live music? We ordered the vegan piatto and it was pretty good. I so appreciate the vegan entree! Another member in our party got the mushroom soup and said it tasted like a stick of butter was in it, so not too thrilled there. But overall a lovely experience! read more

Vincitorios - Vegan piatto- Linguine primavera basically. This is a half portion since we split and there are a lot of noodles under those vegetables. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

So this was a weird dinner. We went on a Saturday night and had reservations, so we were seated immediately. Our waiter came to visit quickly and was very amiable, but he was the only waiter working that night and quickly became overwhelmed. When he was at our table, his gave us his full attention, but it was hard to get home over to us when we needed him (like to order food). I blame the management on this because they seemed oblivious to the fact that service was so slow and that they needed to provide additional staff and help during the busiest time of the night. The food was generally pretty good. The Bianca Pizza was fantastic, and the ravioli carbonara was almost too bacon-y (how is that even a thing?) Everyone else seemed pleased with their dishes as well. The other issue we ran into was volume of the live music. It was a single classical guitarist playing background music, but the speakers were so loud that it was very difficult to have a conversation. We asked several times for the volume to be turned down, but it never was. Honestly, the room was small enough that no amplification or speakers should have been needed. So, in summary: good food, slow service, and a general lack of awareness of the atmosphere. Two of those are a caused by management and should be easy enough to fix. Maybe next time I just get a pizza to go... read more

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We've been going here for at least 20 years. We decided to go for our anniversary. My husband liked his pizza but thought it was a bit expensive for what he got. My Ravioli Carbonara was okay, not horrible, not great. In the past, my entree came with soup and the table got free bread. I overheard the waiter tell the table before us that soup or salad was now ala crate and not included in the entree. Ok. What I did not know was that bread is also an item you have to order and pay for. So prices went up, but the amount of food you get has been reduced. It just feels cheap to not provide something as basic as bread as you sit and wait 30+ minutes for your food. Not sure I would go back. A mile down the street, RigaTony's gives you free salad and bread with an entree that costs the same. And the food there is just as good, if not better. Update- the owner reached out after seeing my review. He said bread is free but you have to ask for it. I believe him. But I asked the waiter point blank, is bread no longer complimentary? And he said no, it costs $2.50. So the waiter was wrong. That ultimately is the owners responsibility if the server is saying the wrong thing. The owner was very friendly and offered to make things right if we decided to return which I did appreciate. read more

We came here after receiving a gift card. The restaurant looks small when you walk in, but there are several large rooms. Live piano music was tasteful and subdued. Service was immediate and friendly. We each had wedding soup, and a seafood pasta entrée. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. I don't normally order pasta dishes, but I was quite impressed. The proprietor stopped by the table for a chat. The food isn't disappointingly pricey, and the portions were large. We took a pizza to go, and it was also delicious. We will return often. read more

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I'm so sad... I rarely get to this side of town and I really love this restaurant. The pasta, the marinara, the bread basket and the fresh cold salad...delish...I got to stop in last week as I was in the neighborhood and decided to treat myself to lunch. I was so disappointed to the point that I may not go back. Salad is no longer included, a small side of extra marinara to dip bread was $5 where I have never been charged before, very small glass of wine, hardly any sausage in my pasta dish and an increase in the entrée price of $6. Sign of the times I guess... I can see why a lot of people are not bothering to go out to eat... So disappointing..... I gave it a three star as the food still does taste good... You just gotta pay more for it and get less of it. read more

This place is not the same since the original Owners sold it to the new management. Quite unfriendly, rude and bad attitude. It felt like they had no respect for their clients. Especially the hostess. The food is not good anymore, less fresh and less on the plate. Zero ambiance and complete lack of curiosity, and true respect for people. Not welcoming at all atmosphere. Do not recommend that place. read more

After a long & foodless day, I pulled up yelp to find something nearby that sounded like a great place for my husband and I to decompress for an hour or so and enjoy a meal together. Vincitorios was nearby and looked good, so we headed over. We were quickly greeted and sat- the hostess and staff were all very friendly. We were sat in a room with a stage and a bar. The room was crowded and the walkways between tables extremely small. So people are bumping into/kicking the chair constantly. We ordered the calamari & the chicken parm dinner. Our waiter asked us twice if we were okay with the spicy marinara. I love spicy stuff- so no big deal. It was just their regular, extremely sweet, marinara sauce with red pepper flakes on top. The calamari was on the light side of fried, but it was the best thing we had at Vincitorios. The salads came out and my husband said his was really good- the Caesar. It looked good. My salad- just the regular salad, was not very fresh. The onions were soft and wilted even. The chicken parm dinner came with a side of broccoli that had visible brown rot on it. The pasta was extremely overcooked - it was mushy and cold. The chicken parm was an extremely thin piece of chicken. Like literally three credit cards thick. The guys walking around refilling drinks refilled my sprite with water twice. So I started having to say "it's sprite" as soon as they came by. But they did come by often! In the summer, I am sure they are a godsend! We had to hit a drive through on the way home even through we dropped $60 here. I suspect the good reviews are because everyone in the dining room seemed to be a regular. The waiter and busboys were chatting with every table extensively, except us, of course. But asking about school & the family. So I suspect this is a neighborhood hangout joint. read more

We arrived and were greeted and seated in the wine room. The live music started shortly after our arrival providing a pleasant atmosphere. We shared the anti pasta appetizer, and then both ordered the Seafood Fradiovolo for our main, which includes clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari in a spice tomato sauce served over linguine. A salad and garlic bread was included. We enjoy a bottle of Pinot Noir with our meal. The food was delicious and service on point. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended! read more

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Last night we went to an Italian restaurant, VinciTorios, on the SW corner of Eliot & McClintock. The place has been there forever but now under new ownership. In our opinion, it's better now. The pastas and sauces (gravies) were outstanding. Unlike a lot of other "Italian" places rather than using the same sauce for most if not all of their dishes, when they list different sauces they ARE different. Not only that, they taste home made and fresh.The service was outstanding and the ambiance is old world. VinciTorios will become our new favorite. read more

Ate here today during their Happy Hour. Cozy inside and a very nice waitress. The food? Not so nice. My partner ordered the meatballs. Granted, during Happy Hour restaurants don't serve regular sized appetizers but to say we were shocked at the size of the two meatballs is an understatement! One of the two was about a tablespoon of meat while the other was maybe one and a half tablespoons. When we noticed the laughable size, our waitress said "that's Happy Hour". And $10 for two! I ordered the bruschetta which good but also two small pieces of bread for $10! We thought we'd split the fried raviolis, also on the Happy Hour menu. What a joke!! Four tiny fried things that tasted only of breading --also $10. So our bill with one glass of wine and tip was $50. Never again!! read more

I am extremely disappointed with our experience. My 91-year-old grandmother received a gift certificate to this restaurant for her birthday and was excited to finally use it. After enjoying our meal, we presented the gift certificate to pay, only to have the owner, Imad, refuse to accept it. We were told the restaurant is under new management and that they would not honor the certificate. A gift certificate represents money that has already been paid to the business. Passing the cost of a management change on to customers is incredibly disappointing and, in our case, left my grandmother embarrassed on what was supposed to be a special outing. Good customer service means standing behind commitments made to customers or finding a reasonable solution. Simply refusing to honor a paid-for gift certificate is not the way to treat loyal patrons. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we won't be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. read more

I and many friends dined at Vincitorio's for decades but only twice since the original owners sold it in 2025. It's OK but we all sure miss Mario and Ginger + Billy Ward on the piano. read more

The one rating is based on Company policy. The food was good, the service was good. When we got our bill at the end, we found out that there was a five dollar credit card charge. There was never any notice telling us ahead of time that it had we used a credit card. There would be a charge. When I spoke with the manager, he was very abrupt and arrogant, and said everybody does that. Another thing I found wrong was on the menu. They still added the complementary salad or soup with the entrée. I'm sorry, but I've not been to an Italian restaurant that did not offer those things complementary. We were advised that under the new ownership they would not be added, even though it was still on the menu. For this reason, I gave it to One. A very arrogant new owner! read more

Good: We were seated right away, our waiter was very good. Bad: my mother was given a birthday gift of a $100 certificate to Vincitorio's, her favorite Italian restaurant, for her 90th birthday. After a series of personal events, she was able and healthy to come here for lunch with my sister and my daughter. When I made the online reservation, I left a note that we would need wheelchair access. Basically, all they did was remove a chair which then butted her seat against the table behind us. And, getting to the bathroom was difficult. The food was so-so. Italian wedding soup was flavorless, We had to add salt and pepper and Parmesan just to make it taste like anything. We ordered the muscles and clams and several of them were not opened so we didn't eat all of them. The house salad was basically just a plate, full of lettuce, no tomato, no croutons, and it tasted like bottled Italian dressing. But the worst part was when we gave them the certificate, we were told they weren't going to honor it because it was given out before they changed management. To us this did not make any sense because somebody paid $100, And there was no expiration date or any stipulations about not being honored. But the owner, Imad, refused to take it, saying his system wouldn't be able to process it. We said well your system is not really our problem. Somebody's already paid $100 for this. We talked to him over the phone and he was not willing to listen. He talked too fast and he was argumentative. Finally, he gave us 40% off. What a crappy way to spend special moment. My mother was so embarrassed and upset. I will not be telling the person that they were bilked out of $100. What was supposed to be a lovely time turned out to be a table full of angry ladies. Sadly, one of her favorites proved to be diappointing, we will not be back. read more

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So this place as soon as you walk in... smells amazing!!! I've been looking for an Italian place and man we found it... I'm so hard on restaurant because I always compare it to back home in Ca well this place did not make me miss my hometown at all.. our server was amazing but the young lady for refilled our drinks and pretty much clean the table for us was even more impressive.. I've never wanted for anything and my drinks were always filled, btw they are Coke products so yes!!!! And a win for me We got cheese sticks, lasagna cheese, ravioli, sausage, peppers, with pasta, and a sandwich a Philly sandwich to be exact.. so yum the place is good if you want a cool date night or even to bring the family it takes you back you lose track of time Honestly I felt like I was eating in the great hall at Hogwarts. I was almost waiting for one of the ghost to appear. As you can tell I'm a big Harry Potter fan We will be back for the pizza it look amazing but we didn't get it that night read more

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Delicious want to go back and try some more entrees . Great service could use a style update but the food makes up for that

We really love this restaurant! The owner was actually raised in Italy and brought his knowledge and talent to Tempe. The atmosphere in this restaurant is romantic and rustic. On one side is a rustic looking room with black and white checkered tablecloths and the Stonewall what's the murals painted in. The other room has a bar and has a wall full of wine bottles. There's a piano and on weekends someone is playing live music for dinner. There's a third room off of the wine room that seats large groups. There's a good size menu with the standard Italian dishes that were used to at most restaurants, and some more authentic, less common dishes as well. There are sandwiches and pizza on the menu, too. Hubby ordered the Chicken Scarpara, which is chicken with mushrooms and pepperoncinis in lemon butter and white wine sauce. It had quite a bite to it, but it was absolutely delicious. It served with a side of pasta marinara and broccoli. Definitely enough food for a couple of meals. I ordered the Ravioli di Formaggio. Even though it's simple cheese ravioli, the red sauce with so delicious. Both were served with warm garlic bread and a salad or Italian wedding soup. Both were good. read more

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Second time eating here, not as good as the first time. Food came out cold and service was extremely slow. Went for lunch and it was not busy read more

Hubby surprised me with date night here for my birthday! We were greeted and seated front row to the piano which was a surprise as it was our first time! We had the pleasure of being served by Marcie who gave great recommendations through and through from wine to appetizers to food! Everything was incredible, the food fresh and the flavor made us feel like we were back in Italy on our honeymoon! Really great, authentic Italian food! We also got to meet the beauty and the brains behind the operation, as well as chef since it is family owned! I'd say we'd definitely be back but we literally went back the next night for take out pizza that was so go good..our now go to read more

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I've been a patron of this restaurant for 20 years. Went in today for happy hour and was treated so 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. read more

What a pleasure to dine here. The ambience and decor were relaxing and beautiful. There is a full bar, the restaurant makes almost ALL of their own pasta onsite, the service was attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed the food - our group of 3 tried a meatball appetizer, cesar salads, and different entrees (eggplant parm, ravioli carbonara) and ALL were terrific. We will return! read more

My family and I had a reservation for this place for Mother's Day. To say that we had a horrible experience would be an understatement. To begin, we waited about 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated (understandable because of the holiday). There was no room to wait inside so we waited outside of the restaurant. When seated, several wait staff passed by our table without saying a word. We were seated for 20 minutes before anyone had even come to welcome our table and offer even water. The restaurant ran out of cups. So our drinks couldn't make it to the table until an hour into us being seated. On the menu, under the pasta and specialties there is an italicized statement that ALL pasta and specialty dishes come with bread and soup or salad. We placed our orders, gave our salad/soup orders and ordered an appetizer. The waitress came back to our table later and asked if it would be okay that our appetizer would be out after our meal. We said that was fine and then had to ask if we were getting bread. At this point we had nothing but water on our table. Our food came, my meal was not only terrible but made incorrectly, yet our server never came to check on us once the food arrived. We never got or salad or soup, which again, is listed as free with a meal. The manager came to check on us, at the request of us, and was nothing but condescending and rude. We stated that to see 4 tables in our section not get salad yet watch other tables receive them wasn't acceptable. The manager said "let's focus on only you" and "out of the hundreds of people that came in you are the only ones to complain" as if it's our fault. I watched as other tables around us complained about the same things. No salad, no cups. Overall, a terrible experience and my family and I will not be coming back due to poor management. read more

Neighborhood favorite for Italian. Though this is so close to home, we reserve it for special occasions -- 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. read more

Vincitorios, sadly, has changed noticeably since being sold last year. Previously loved for its great continuity in Italian foods, it has changed, we feel. The marinara taste is much the same, although the chunky tomatoes are an unenjoyable distraction. The bread is different. The Italian Wedding soup's taste was almost unrecognizable. Too much of a tasteless chicken broth it tasted like. My chicken for the Parmesan chicken tasted old and tough...It just isn't the same to us...We miss the former one! read more

I want to love this place but every time I come here there's some sort of issue with service... I'm the only one sitting at the bar and the guy that comes behind the bar to keeps opening wine bottles has not even acknowledged me. Literally no bartender to be found. read more

Vincitorios - Only one at the bar... But still can't get service. Every time I come here there's a service issue. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The place didn't even smell like garlic bread cooking or anything. We've been here many times. She forgot the cheese sticks. The food that tastes good was my daughter's manicotti. My granddaughter chicken Alfredo was too thin and tasteless. My lasagna was a flop. I couldn't see any layers. My husband frozen dessert was so hard. He couldn't even cut through it. It just wasn't the same. Olive Garden would have been better. read more

Vincitorios - This is that frozen dessert he cut through it. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Vinci Torios has quickly become our favorite Italian spot. The food is always fresh, delicious, and tastes like it's made at home, and the atmosphere feels like a classic Italian family-run restaurant. The owners, Imad and Lily, are incredibly welcoming and make a point to check in with guests, which really makes the experience special. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Linguine Vongole and lasagna are both excellent. Great for a intimate meal for two or dinner with friends and family. As a bonus, it's right next to Pollack Theatres, which makes it perfect for dinner and a movie. read more

We dined at this Italian restaurant in Tempe, AZ, and much to my surprise, it was wonderful and authentic! The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere reminded me of the Italian restaurants in Littly Itlay, NYC. The food was wonderful, and even fresh made pasta! I would highly recommend it. Buon appetito! read more

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I had an unpleasant experience. when my check arrived I noticed a $ 7 fee for splitting an entree. when I questioned the charge I was told that the policy was on the menu. needless to say I did not see the policy nor did the server mention it when he offered to split the entree. I paid the fee but I was not happy and will not be going there ever again. read more

I gave 3 stars because of the horrible waiter we had. "Walker" was the name. We ask for bread, never got it. Asked for a lemon never got it. Before we could ask for anything, he was gone. Not very pleasant for a person facing customers. The food and atmosphere is usually pretty good. The guy behind the bar was very pleasant and accommodating. I like the place. Hope your experience is better. read more

Family restaurant to a T! Literally the kindest owner. Showed us new wine and made sure we were good throughout the night. We sat at the bar with Julio and he was so attentive and kind. The marinara sauce was some of the best we've ever had, it was delicious. Piano was such a nice touch for the atmosphere. This will be our new neighborhood bar!! read more

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Vincitorio's was amazing! A HUGE wine selection, and the food was outstanding! Perfect for a casual dinner or date night out. I'd rate it 10 stars if I could, and recommend to anyone! read more

Recently went to this restaurant for the first time and I wouldn't come back. Another Italian restaurant up the street in better in my opinion. I ordered the Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo minus the sun dried tomatoes and Caesar Salad (Note: this salad is a $3 upcharge for wilted iceberg lettuce). This Alfredo entree was very bland, the Alfredo lacked any kind of flavor. The noodles were mushy/overcooked and broken into small pieces making it hard to twirl onto the fork. My friend and I order this and we both had to doctor up their white sauce with salt, all of their cheese at the table and pepper. Also at the time of our visit their soda machine was down and they literally just had tea and water. read more

Great Great Great ! Food and service always the best .Congratulations and thank you to owner Armad for his exceptional commitment to keeping his customers happy.and well fed! Bartending Academy Steve read more

Service was good, the food was awful! Soup tasted like it was made with dish water, the entree was not homemade like they say. It was heated in the microwave snd then they threw some white sauce on the ravioli. Don't waste your money if you want authentic Italian food. This is not the place. read more

Excellent spot for a warm, Italian meal. The VinciTorio's staff were kind and accommodating. We arrived just before the dinner rush and were seated right away (I believe my family made a reservation as well). The decor inside is cozy and warm, exactly what you'd expect of an authentic Italian restaurant. The food was delicious.. we ordered a few appetizers including the ravioli, and assorted pasta. I left very full with leftovers for the next day. Next time I'll remember to take pics.. haha! Overall great spot ! read more