Great atmosphere for a place that looks from the outside, no different than any other diner. The actual food is good too, but I have to take off a star for the cream of mushroom soup, that thing is so sweet, it feels like a supermarket cake. Take it easy on the sugar please! Otherwise the pasta and other stuff are good. read more

Food was excellent, very flavorful served hot, salads were cold and crisp with a very nice house dressing. Serving sizes were large everyone in our party had leftovers to take home. Travis our waiter was polite and helpful. Would definitely return. Atmosphere was pleasant and the decor ever fitting for a classic Italian restaurant. Reservations would've a must. read more

We stumbled into Vincitorio's as a backup when another restaurant's AC went out. The restaurant's interior is cute and feels like an Italian wine cellar. The wait staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. I greatly enjoyed how entrees came with garlic bread and your choice of soup or salad (Caesar salad for a small upcharge). My partner ordered the gnocchi with pesto sauce and I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. My partner enjoyed his gnocchi and overall my eggplant parmigiana was good. The broccoli was an interesting touch that I enjoyed but the pasta on the side seemed like an afterthought. The marinara sauce in general had decent flavor but a little bit more watery than I typically prefer. Overall, a cute spot with reasonable prices. If I'm in the area I would be happy to return to try out more of their menu offerings. read more

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The food was good but the server was stressed as she was the only one waiting on the front room. We didn't dare order desert or coffee . Apparently they thought it was a slow night (Friday) so they did not have enough coverage. The hostess was overwhelmed with takeout orders and then was drying silverware on a side area next to our table. We felt like we were dining in a Cracker Barrel paying premium prices. All in all it was very disappointing . $100.00 later which included the tip . Not the classy Vincitorios of the past. We use to love going for the unique atmosphere and service. Instead of understaffing on a Friday maybe rethink how it affects your staff and your business. The waitress was not the issue she was doing her best. She was amazing considering the poor decision of the owners. read more

We got to the restaurant when it wasn't busy at all. We ordered right away. It took over two hours to get our food. We talked to the manager multiple times and he said he would give us a discount for waiting so long. In the entire two hours we were never offered refills for our drinks. We asked for refills multiple times and didn't receive them until our food finally arrived. In the end the discount was only $10 off of our over $100 bill. It was a really poor experience. read more

Great ambiance, restaurant decorated very well. Staff was friendly particularly at the greeting. Service was about a C, it was slow and the staff seemed like they were very harried even though there was not a huge amount of people in there. Food was only ok overall, and very slow to come to the table we give it about a C. Wine was very good read more

Family members brought me here because I had not been here before. Ambiance really reminds me of Italy. Mushroom Soup,Eggplant Parmigiana, birthday dessert were delicious. Service was excellent. Singer/Guitarist added to the evening. I have already visited a second time read more

We just went to try to have an early dinner and sat there for 10 mins before the server came without even water( I had to ask). They brought garlic bread still no water. Server came and we ordered 2 glasses of wine and preceded to sit there for15 more minutes. When I inquired where our drink now were he said that their bartender wasn't in yet. It's wine that he could easily get himself. His nonchalant, zero urgency, careless attitude along with the disorganized restaurant will keep us from ever returning. When I told the server we were going to leave he said he would do the same thing. We left and will never return!! read more

Congratulation and Welcome aboard Imid! Wishing your more success Great Food, Great Service always. Bartending Academy Steve read more

Three of us arrived at 6:15 on Sunday evening. Hostess said 15 minutes to get a table. Two of us stand at the side of the bar, as the counter was full. The bartender was also waiting on ~9 full tables. After 10 minutes of being ignored, I asked her, as she was running by, if I could order wine. I was told "no" as she was too busy. I get it, she was slammed. I go back to the hostess stand and ask for the manager, not to get anyone in trouble, but to see if they could pour wine, help the bartender/server, etc. Well, there was no manager. He was to be there at anytime now. What?? Rush hour and no manager, no owner, short-staffed?? Fast forward to the meal (I'm skipping the part about the "bread" and I'm being generous calling it that). I ordered spaghetti bolognese with meatballs. The tiny, $6 meatballs are clearly from a freezer bag, the sauce was made personally from Chef Boyardee. There was not enough salt, pepper, fake parm cheese or red pepper flakes to give it taste. Then it gets good.....we see a self-important man walking table to table. He stopped by ours, my brother-in-law was polite, asking how long he had owned the restaurant, does he work long hours, is it difficult, etc. Mr. Ego made it all sound like a walk in the park. I, however, was blunt. Telling him my meal was sub-par with frozen meatballs. He looked at my full meal (minus 4 bites) and asked what I had. A good restaurant owner knows his dishes. He then lies, telling me the meatballs are homemade, baked and smothered in sauce....no sauce on mine. The conversation quickly declines; he loses his temper as we point out issues, he tells us a manager doesn't need to be present to help staff, and that we are the only people that has complained. He has so many others that will return that us not returning won't make a difference. He offers to not charge us. My bro-in-law asks him politely and firmly to please leave our table, that we are finished. He finally acquiesced. The sweet server, Emily, comes over to make sure we are fine. She confirmed the meatballs are frozen and all ingredients are lower quality with this owner. She received a generous tip and we received an astonishing story (& a horrible meal). read more

Dangerously slippery with all that amazing gooey lovely cheese! Having been to Vincitorio's many times now, can faithfully say that fine Italian taste takes me back to nostalgic childhood! Not only the food but even the chianti makes a tear roll down my cheek :p Located in the Royal Palm Plaza, they have Dine-in, Curbside pickup available. Wine 50% off available for take-out only! Vino me! Comfortable family style ambiance and Pasta dishes at their finest awaits you and your group! Perfectly done, the Italian Wedding soup is phenom! Three must have dishes include the latest on our hit list: *Macheroni al Forno: House made pasta baked in meat sauce goodness among meatballs and melted ricotta and mozzarella. I've had this dish 5times! (different visits ok?) *Linguini Vongole: Little neck clams(lots of em'!) sautéed in garlic, extra Virgin Olive oil & white wine served over linguini! Oh my! *Fettuccini Pomodori Secchi: Not your everyday Fettuccini Alfredo but way above that with garlic Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken and sun-dried tomatoes... whoa! Drooling now and I just had it yesterday! All servers are attentive and at the ready to make you comfortable and well fed. Bring your appetite, sit down and enjoy! Please view photos and dream till you order. In a strip mall with plenty of parking. Depending on time, place gets busy so we always make reservations. As always thank you for reading! Enjoy life while staying safe everyone! read more

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Wow! My first thought after leaving dinner last Saturday night! I went out with a group of friends and am just blown away by the incredible food and service we received. Our server was Lynn who was friendly, patient and extremely helpful with menu recommendations. Food came out on time (and hot)! Lynn was super attentive to our party and she made our first time experience incredible! We will definitely be back and this is definitely going on our list of recommendations! read more

We've been wanting to go here for a while. And now that we've been, I cannot figure out why this place has 4 stars. All the pastas were drowning in sauce. No...no...NO! The pesto sauce was very oily. No...no...NO! The kidlet's meal came out after a wait and after the adults were served. No...no...NO! The 2 glasses of wine were flavorless. Opened too long. The bread was heated sammie buns. No...no...NO! The tiramisu was awful. It was yellow (?) with no coffee flavor. The panna cotta was rubbery. Good panna cotta is silky soft. The service was okay. The tacky plastic tablecloths showed evidence of previous diners. And the hanging lamp over our table was dusty and stained. We will never return to this place. read more

I made a reservation for a Christmas Eve dinner in October. As soon as I arrived with my family that evening, we were greeted by Imad the owner, and he was handing out Roses to all the ladies that walked in, wishing all a Merry Christmas. The restaurant was humming with a great vibe. We got seated in the wine room that was oozing with the holiday cheer. Live music that was very pleasant adding a sense of romance and joy to the atmosphere. I had the Christmas special, the seven fishes and my wife and kids had the chicken parm, pasta and pizza, not to mention the wine that Imad the owner recommended was spot on. I must admit it was a great night we had lots of fun. Food, service, and ambiance were fantastic. I thank you Imad for making me and family feel at home. We will see you on New Year's eve. read more

Earlier this month I made a reservation for a family lunch at this Italian neighborhood restaurant. I've eaten there prior and I liked the food. It's not upscale and neither does it serve known specialties. Upon arrival I noticed there were limited starters and entrees available.It was a "New Years Eve Menu". I wasn't aware that a neighborhood family restaurant was going to charge approximately 70% more for dishes that usually cost between $18-$22. The cheapest dish on the menu was $29 for some pasta and eggplant dish, and the most expensive, the lamb Oso Buco was $59. I paid $37 for pappardelle ai porcini. I figured I might find some rehydrated porcini in the sauce, but no! Just sliced button and portobello mushrooms. My husband's dish was served lukewarm, and he had to send it back to have it reheated. The other dishes we ordered were mediocre at best. Thankfully they had an overpriced , yet very limited children's menu. The place was nearly empty, the service was below average and the overall mood was strangely somber. To sum it up - there was absolutely nothing special about their special menu. It's a complete rip off and I will make sure to stay clear of that place. I can get better Italian food in dozens of local Italian eateries. read more

Amazing chicken parm. Owner came and spoke to us twice on a busy night. Piano player was great not too loud and a very nice tone. Great place to eat. Good job! read more

They have raised their prices by about 40% and cut the portions in half. No wonder why the place was dead for happy hour. Very disappointing! read more

the kitchen was very backed up but the service was still great! our server, Stefano was awesome. The food was still great when it did come out and we had live music the whole time. the manager came by and talked to us through the whole dinner! read more

Had a graduation dinner party of 20 and VinciTorio's was perfect to accommodate our large group! Everyone enjoyed the food, service and food was timely, our waiter had great recommendations. Something for everyone young and old to eat. No issues at all for such a large group. We will definitely come back! Bonus: portions are generous and almost everyone took home leftovers! read more

We made a reservation on a Sunday. ( for lunch)Arrived to a fairly busy restaurant. We were seated in the wine room. What a cute place. Oh I should say we were all first timers. Our server was very sweet... but she was overwhelmed. They had her working both dining rooms. And she was very apologetic for it. We all felt bad. We did order a bottle of wine and some individual glasses of wine. We didn't order appetizers because we knew that it would be great portions... and it was lunch! We all had something different. Each meal has a choice of soup or salad. I had to get the Wedding soup. Being an East Coast girl... I miss it! I can't wait to come back. It was delicious. They have a huge gift area with wine t shirts and other cute items. read more

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I always love the restaurant! It's a classic neighborhood place. The value you get is amazing and the food tastes so good. We are not a huge fan of the pizza, the cheese is a bit much but the pasta dishes and phenomenal. read more

Always have a great time here. Food is yummy and homemade. Staff is friendly and fun. We take everyone that visits us here and recommend to everyone we meet! read more

First time at VinciTorio's here are the highlights! Dueling Pianos!! Nothing is better than dinner and a show! The dueling pianos are amazing! You can make requests and enjoy the show while having dinner. They also have a great selection of drinks/wine and a bar area. In the back room you are able to order food but it is a limited menu and around $40 per person (entree, soup or salad and a soft drink). The only reason I'm not at 5 stars with the piano is because of the sound system- it is hard to hear in the back room since the sound is projected from the front of the room but it's still pretty fun. Reservations are required for this since it fills up! Service I have to say I take my hat off to this great service! Despite the huge crowd and the dueling pianos and very easy possibilities for chaos the waiters/waitresses are amazing! They were attentive, got every order correct, checked in on us in a way that was not overbearing. Amazing staff! Food This was the only part that was disappointing. I am not sure if it was because of the fact that we went for the dueling pianos but the food just wasn't that good flavor wise. It was cooked well no complains there but there was just something missing in the flavor of the sauce. The sauce for the ravioli was just like plain heavy crème. Desert 100% recommend the cannoli and cappuccinos as a treat to end the dinner read more

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Really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I ordered the Linguine Vongole and highly recommend it. You MUST order a cannoli- they are to die for! read more

Vincitorios - Linguine Vongole - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Pros: amazing live music, large portions, delicious pasta, wonderful ambience, complimentary garlic bread. Every dish my table of 5 ordered was a 10/10. Cons: none. read more

I went hearing mixed reviews from friends but the food I got was some of the best pizza and Bread here in phx. Peopls said the pizza was to greasy but it wasn't really at all it was perfect also the staff were grea,they would be there every time I fin my water to refill it and were all nice people. It wasn't dirty at all I can tell the try there hardest to keep it clean all in all I truly rec this place for you. read more

Never a bad meal or service in this place. Food is always top notch. Like sitting on the wine bar side and listening to the music.

This is truly a neighborhood eatery, in the most Italian sense of the word. Mario and Ginger Vincitorio for decades have been able to genuinely bring the culinary soul of their native Apulia region on the Adriatic Coast of Southeast Italy - as Apulian cuisine is not your typical American-recognized of style Italian cooking, it is more pastoral and country as well as considerably influenced by Mediterranean tastes such as seafood is reflected in dishes like Baccalà with the cuisine's integral use of herbs, spices (oregano) and especially unique aromas. Do not let the rustic, fancy yet Italian rustic Homey décor and fanciful post renaissance surroundings fool you, just an embellished attempt to bring you an enhanced Native Land to us in Arizona! Although they do not push culinary boundaries but offer a more traditional offering unique, yet not obvious but deceptively subtle in their execution, the food is, well, homegrown Italian. Our encounter with VinciTorio's Ristorante brought us closer to the real Italian foodway. When visiting last, we started with a Bottle of Valdobbiadena Prosecco to cover our meal - excellent. For appetizers we shared an incredible Mario's Meatballs in incredible marinara sauce with mozzarella on a perfectly toasted ciabatta bread, and a perfecto Mozzarella Fritta, as well as a serving of their Sausage Fries batter dipped with finely crumbled sausage and parmigiano with a perfect amount of rosemary. The Zuppa Posillipo of Mussels and Clams seethed in a fab tomato and hearty garlic bisk with perfectly toasted ciabatta bread is on par with the finest of Bouillabaisses, which happens to be my all-time fave entree. Needless to say, I had to have at least a bite from each person at the table and was able to dip into the likes of Ravioli di Formaggio, Seafood Ravioli and Chicken Parmigiana and found them all immensely amazing. We finished off with a fabulous Exotic Bomba. With exotic Mango, tropically delish passion fruit, and a delectable raspberry sorbetto drenched in a rich white chocolate. Wow! If anyone tells you that VinciTorio's Ristorante is "just" an Italian Restaurant, think twice 'cause it is not... not even close. We look forward to and cannot wait to be back at Mario and Ginger's table for another meal, really, really soon. Spaventoso e grandi avventure! read more

Great food love the vibes inside and everything is fresh from the pastas to the salads and pizzas. Plus their soups are amazing

Tonight was my third visit to this place. I was not quite as impressed as the first two times I went. Firstly, we were sat a tiny little table in the bar. The only two top in the place. There was an open four top next to us that had a sign on it indicating that the reservation for that table did not show up, so we could have been moved there so we didn't have to play Tetris all night with our plateware but it did not happen. We started with the Meatball app. We thought it had a great flavor, but it was barely luke warm. We were really hungry or we would have sent it back to be reheated. I ordered the Linguini Vongole ($21.95), since I enjoyed it so much during my last visit. Sadly, this night it was bland, barely warm, and the clams seemed a little past their prime. I added half of a container of the grated parm and asked for some lemon to put on, but it was still almost inedible. Supposed to be a white wine sauce, but tasted like warm water with some garlic salt in it.... I will say the Stromboli we ordered was large, hot, and tasty. The sodas were kept full, and the staff was friendly. I would go back for a Stromboli, but little else. read more

Food is excellent service is great. It's an authentic Italian restaurant and has a quaint Italian flare. Will definitely go back.

I took a chance making reservations for my daughter's Sweet 16 dinner because we have never eaten here but I needed a central restaurant between North Phoenix and Chandler. Wow! I can't say enough about VinciTorio's. We were seated in the back room to accommodate our large party. The atmosphere was so nice and pleasant. The food was phenomenal. We ordered appetizers (fried calamari was out of this world - so tender) and the entrees are served with garlic bread and a choice of soup or salad. All the food came out piping hot and delicious and paced nicely (no rushing here). There wasn't one thing to complain about. The servers were very attentive and kept drink refills coming without having to ask. We will definitely be back for dinner - it's worth the 40 minute drive from N. Phoenix. Thank you for making her Sweet 16 memorable! read more

great food, great service and a great ambiance. we were a family of 5 ordered Pizza eggplant & chicken Parm and vongole with wine. The food was awesome especially my fave the eggplant parm. I highly recommend it. read more

Us east coasters were thrilled to be eating at such an authentic Italian restaurant. This place is so cozy and is straight out of New York City. It's casual, but my husband and I didn't feel out of place eating here dressed up. Our waiter was lovely and brought us excellent bread and butter. We started out with wine and the antipasti platter, I got the chicken scarpata, husband had the chicken marsala, and we finished off with espresso and cannolis. Everything was handmade and fresh. Loved every bite. Only thing that disappointed us was the espresso, which was bitter and burnt. We make better at home. Otherwise, this was a breath of fresh air and was a great treat for us. read more

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I dislike leaving low star ratings, but truthfully, my partner and I are pretty shocked by the quality of the food we got for dinner. We wanted to like VinciTorio's, but with so many good food options elsewhere in the area, we don't think we will return. Recent reviews also seem to have similar sentiments to ours. It was better the first time we tried a few months ago. It does seem like a consistent issue with the kitchen rather than a single unfortunate night. As others have stated, the food is very bland. I am more salt sensitive compared to my partner, so if I say something is bland, it is most certainly bland. The ravioli carbonara is more like the American style. It comes with bacon and a cream sauce instead of one made with egg yolks. The sauce is very thin and there is a ton. The ravioli was swimming. Unfortunately, even with the bacon and copious amounts of sauce, it was very bland and flavorless. The ravioli also was not impressive. The only redeeming part was that it was at least cooked al dente. The pizza is on the more expensive side. My partner said it's not bad, but he's had better with more value from elsewhere in the valley. The garlic bread that comes with the main dishes is also not my favorite. The bread is pretty sweet and again, almost no salt detected. There isn't much garlic flavor if at all. The restaurant is cute with an eclectic gift shop in front. The live music was really lovely on our first visit. Service is a bit slow. With further research, VinciTorio's looks like it has been a longtime local favorite. I hope they can look to going back to their original quality that many locals have loved. It would be a shame to see a fond memory turn into a sour one with the current state of things. read more

We have ordered many pizza's from Vinci Torio's. They have always been great. Last night we ordered our normal- it was disgusting. Under cooked and it would not come off the paper underneath. Awful- threw it away! read more

The red sauce was horrible!! That is not a family recipes sauce! There is no way that is a recipe that has been handed down... the place was empty on a Friday night. The bread wasn't any thing either.. shame they should taste everything they are serving. I had the Gnocchi with Italian wedding soup. Not going back. Service was not great never asked if we wanted dessert or if we wanted refills on drinks.. read more

I first went to Vincitorios for a friend's rehearsal dinner and had to return for more! The ambiance offers a unique experience that makes you feel like you're eating in a family's Tuscan home. They have a lovely wine menu, great service, and a menu full of delicious options. Although we almost always order dishes that leave us wanting more, our last visit was a bit of a miss for my partner and I, which is why I took away a star. But maybe it was just an off day in the kitchen! read more

My husband & I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our family at Vincitorios this evening. It was a lovely event. We have been going to Vincitorios for years for the delightful food & ambience. The restaurant was very accommodating as the new owner, Amod met my requests with willingness. The food was great, as usual, our server,Marcie is always very attentive & accommodating & everyone made us feel special as we celebrated this important moment in our lives! You may want to consider Vincitorios for your next special occasion. WONDERFUL! read more

Good Italian food. The Ambience was nice, and food was good. The prices were decent. The last time I went the service was a little slow.