We had lunch at Ciao Grazie in Buckeye and had such a great experience! The service was excellent,…read moreand the pizza was absolutely delicious. Our server, Brady, was especially great. He made thoughtful recommendations, was attentive, and went out of his way to accommodate us. It's always nice when someone genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend Ciao Grazie -- and ask for Brady!

Great little spot and worth a try. They have a daily happy hour 3-6pm with items at $8. We tried…read moreone of each happy hour food item. Pizzas were pretty good as was the Caprese and salad. We tried the bruschetta sampler and man those were amazing. The mushroom was my favorite. The old fashion wasn't too great but the blueberry mule was delicious. Service was really good as well. They don't show you the orders on the receipt which I don't get. If the receipt was off you wouldn't know unless you make it an issue. Only critique. Everything else was really good.

Love the vibe of this place. I'm sure with the garage doors that on nice weather days it gets even…read morebetter. This was our first visit. We stopped in for happy hour, which for some reason is exclusive to the bar. Of course the bar was packed, but the host didn't want to turn us away. They sat us close to the bar in the completely empty dining room. We ordered the HH blue point oysters 3/5 (small), poutine fries with added short rib, egg, and onion straws (best $4 I've ever spent) 4.5/5, HH Bruschetta 2/5 (served on flatbread crust and large chunks non-heirloom tomatoes), Chicken lettuce wraps 3/5 (some of the chicken was rubbery), and bang bang shrimp 5/5.

What a great evening we had at Tempo Urban Bistro. I found them some time back on Yelp and had to…read moreremember to get my reservation in early. Well, I finally did and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. For starters, the town square square is picturesque, with a pretty little park at the end of the street. There was plenty of parking, so no hassles there. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated by the receptionist. The place has a modern upbeat feel, that is inviting and mood improving at the start. I especially love the garage doors that open to the outside on mild days. They had one open during our visit, which really opens the place up to the beautiful town square view. There was a great special going on that featured that included a Filet Mignon, Lobster Tail, Salad and Cheesecake. I had my mind made up before even entering. I thought the price on it was very reasonable. In addition to the all of the other great things, we had a server named Todd, who was not only a great server, but who seems to genuinely enjoy the people that he serves. He was attentive and friendly throughout. He really made us feel appreciated and special. Now the food. It was fantastic! My filet was perfectly cooked and the lobster tail, sweet and wonderful , nicely served with a fully loaded baked potato. In addition to a great entree, my Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever had and included crouton toast and a slice of pancetta. My wife had a Caprese salad, gigantic shrimp and pasta. We both enjoyed everything. Last, it was nice to see the owner and Chef out in the crowd visiting with his customers. That is a good sign that a business cares about their customers. Tempo Urban Bistro is truly something special and different. It is so nice to have a place like this nearby without driving to the opposite side of Phoenix. Yep, these good folks will see me again!

Stumbled upon Bacchus through an event Brite event and so glad that I did! I was running super…read morebehind for their wine and chocolate event due to too many things and they still allowed me to come through! I quickly caught up with the wine rotation and was sat next to some wonderful ladies! I love how the fudge was paired perfectly with the chocolate. We got a cookies and cream, pecan, Key lime pie, and peanut butter. My favorite was the cookies and cream, but my favorite wine was the viogner and sauv blanc. I ended up hanging out a little while after the event ended and got a chance to try a couple of their wines on tap. I love that they have a self serve system, but still the attentiveness of the servers. Will be back to continue to support as Bacchus has a wonderful and chill vibe!

this is a nice little spot. great place to grab a glass of wine before dinner. great to meet a…read morefriend and just unwind from the day.

Delicious food, great service and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back again…read more Turkey & Brie sandwich, chopped Italian salad and artichoke dip.

My husband and I are always fortunate to find that no one else seems to appreciate cozying up on a…read morecouch at this restaurant quite like us. Because this one is always open. Everyone else chooses the barstools and hightop tables or the patio. We were only outside once, when my ankle was broken and it was tough to get around. But, I digress. Maybe the cozying adds to the delight of our foodie experience at Sip. We don't drink but they make a lovely Shirley Temple that compliments all that chef-made goodness. Her menu is always shifting and we love the creativity. One of the mainstays, though, is the meatball appetizer. The beef is tender and flavorful and the homemade marinara as complimented by a perfect cheese pull. We'll get that and one other item - a charcuterie board, bread and/or veggies and a dip, or some other interesting app. Sometimes we get a salad, but order dressing on the side because we like it light. As lovely as Sip is, I don't know if people are impractical or enamored enough to drive a half hour up a mountain to enjoy that tiny establishment. So, it feels like a happy place to be around locals. Estrella is growing but not so much that we've ever felt crowded out at Sip. It's homey and warm and a relaxing place to feel at home, on our special couch. Please don't sit at our couch. lol

Nice place, smaller portions, fair food presentation and higher prices…read more Good pricy wine.

My husband and I visited this location about two weeks ago. Since it's the closest one to us, it's…read morevery convenient, but it can also get extremely busy because it's located near the Prasada shopping area. Parking can be a challenge, especially during peak hours. If the main lot is full, you can usually find additional parking in the nearby Costco lot and walk over. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made for a great experience. The wine tasting area is much smaller than the Avondale location, which has a much larger and more spacious setup. During our visit, we learned about the bonus bottle program and received helpful wine recommendations and tasting tips, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. If you're looking for a quieter visit, I recommend going during the week when it's less crowded. My only suggestions would be to expand the wine tasting area and improve the parking situation. Otherwise, it's a great place to enjoy a tasting and learn more about wine!

Such a wonderful experience from start to finish! I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by…read morethe bartender, who walked me through the specials and drink menu. I had several questions about the cocktails, and he was so helpful in guiding me toward the Hemingway's Muse -- which was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet, perfectly balanced, and exactly what I was hoping for. For dinner, I went with his recommendation of the steak box tots and OMG... so good! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the box tots were these amazing little mashed potato bites with a crispy outside. Absolute perfection. I rarely order dessert, but at this point I trusted his recommendations, so I tried the ricotta lemon stack. Again -- superb. It was definitely more lemon-forward than I expected, but the presentation was beautiful and the flavors were delightful. Even the bathroom was impressive -- such thoughtful little touches, including flossers! The service, food, drinks, and attention to detail made the whole experience feel special. I highly recommend this quaint little spot and already can't wait to go back!

This was my second time here and if I were basing my review on just the first experience, I would…read moregive the establishment 4 stars, but this visit there was a disappointment in a dish and it was handled very poorly by the manager. I will start by saying it's a shame because this place has real potential! The crafted cocktails are the highlight as they are beautiful, original, and tasty. The food is good for the most part, but some items are overpriced. An example is the bisque cheesecake at $15 as it was on the small side, round about the size of a flan. It was presented nicely w berries, but not worth $15. I am from CA and not even there! The main issue I had was with the ricotta, pesto and tomato jam jar. This was more like pesto, with Ricotta. The Ricotta being listed first by any culinary standard should be the main feature. But the tapered dish had a small amount of ricotta at the bottom, about a fourth, then half the jar full of pesto, then top fourth of tomatoes.(see picture). I couldn't even dig down to get the ricotta and the huge amount of pesto was overpowering. I politely brought this to the waitresses attention by kindly saying I wanted to give some feedback and explained the expectation and that there was very little ricotta and hard to get to it. She handed me a spoon and a plate and I tried in front of her to get to it and said that's not working. She did say she would give the feedback to "them", but did not offer to replace it or fix it. Perhaps offering to bring more ricotta? For the rest of the evening she did not address the situation and I only ate two small bites and sent the entire dish back. At the end of the meal when I saw this was added to my bill, which I should add was $84 plus tip, over $100, w ricotta being $18 for just me not including the other two at the table, I asked if anything could be done about the ricotta dish that I did not eat. She said she would ask, but came back and said her manager said no because this was just my preference!! I felt sorry for the waitress. If the wait staff is not empowered to resolve these issues on their own then the manager should have come to the table! I said okay, paid the bill and left. They lost a repeat customer!! **Contrary to what management stated below, no accommodation was offered or made besides handing me a spoon and a plate. Also, the promise to discuss w mgmt was not followed up on until I received the bill and reminded the waitress which felt like avoidance, 1.5 hours after I sent the dish back. Perhaps there is a communication breakdown or misunderstanding, but my issue was the excessive amount of pesto (a sauce) and small amount of ricotta. Management prefers to argue and defend (without the facts) vs find a solution and humbly accept feedback. I am a manager myself in the luxury market...and customer feedback is at the heart of growth.

Many of our Phoenix friends have recommended this place and we're glad we listened to them. We…read morestopped by a couple weeks ago and had a wonderful first experience. Nice wine selections, delicious bites, and friendly/helpful staff. They offer several wine tasting flights (3-2 oz. pours for $19), as well as by the glass or bottle. There are also several non-alcoholic options, as I was unable to imbibe on this visit. WINE & FOOD: My wife tried three different tasting flights, the Diamond (white wines), the Ruby (red wines), and the Amber (dessert wines). My mother-in-law had a glass of the Moscato D'Asti from Piedmonte, Italy ($13), and I had a non-alcoholic Copenhagen Sparkling Tea ($14) and a Diet Coke ($4). We also tried their Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($15) and the Italian Meatballs ($19) and finished it off with the Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake ($13). Everything was delicious and all selections were perfect for the wine flights we paired them with. Bottle prices were reasonable, and we left with all three of the dessert wines, and a bottle of the Arneis. NOTE: I heard that the Turquoise Wine Bar Glendale has recently been awarded Wine Spectator's 2026 "Award of Excellence". Whether you live in the Phoenix area or are visiting from out of town, I highly recommend that you check this place out.

Lovely intimate wine bar. Great food, wine & service. We had the meatballs & charcuterie paired…read morewith a lovely red wine.

Destinie was an absolute WONDERFUL server! So sweet and personable. The food and vibes were…read morewonderful as well. Definitely a go-to spot for the family! Will say the red sangria was favored over the white for the table! :)

The fish and chips were a hit with my wife. She couldn't stop talking about the light airy batter…read more I had the pastrami sandwich. Only able to eat 1/2 and had the other half the next day. Great tasting both days. Also had the poutine for appetizer. We both thought it was a good plate of food with the short ribs and crispy fries. Would have been 5 stars, but the on tap beer choices were limited.

I had an amazing time here, with a great beer selection. The day I visited, they had comedy night,…read morewhich was the perfect way to finish the night. The place is very cool, giving off those chill vibes, and the service was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Even though they had a full house, I never felt unattended.

Pretty sure this place is permanently closed. Too bad. It was a nice hangout. You might want to…read morecall

Great concept and very nice staff. Wines are fun to try but nothing amazing. Food reads better than…read moretaste--not even sure if they have an actual kitchen. Sangria was excellent though. And the live music is fun. Hope they can survive the lows of summer.

MT Barrel is one of those places you don't just visit , you want to tell other people about it…read more It all starts with the owners, a passionate husband-and-wife team who have poured their hearts into bringing something truly special to the West Valley. The moment you walk in, you feel it. The atmosphere is beautiful, warm, relaxing and welcoming. Add in a great wine selection, the fun self-pour experience, beer options and incredible food, and they've created something unique. They first got me on Taco Tuesday. The tacos were so good that after finishing my first order, I immediately ordered another one. That was all it took. Then I brought my wife. As we were walking out after her first visit, she looked at me and said, "I want to have my birthday here." That's exactly what we did and MT Barrel absolutely knocked it out of the park. The owners were genuinely excited to host her birthday and basically took care of everything, which also made me look like an awesome husband! They created a curated wine and food pairing experience for our group, and the food was absolutely incredible. I'm not exaggerating. Everyone had a wonderful time, and people couldn't stop talking about both the food and the overall experience. But maybe the best endorsement came afterward: my wife became a member. Now she's already talking about bringing her friends back to meet great people, enjoy great wine and spend time in a place that feels like part of the community. That's what makes MT Barrel different. You can go for a glass of wine, Taco Tuesday or date night. You can host a special event. You can become a member and make it your regular spot. You're also supporting local owners who are working incredibly hard to build something special for the West Valley. MT Barrel has earned our business, our recommendation and, most importantly, our return visits. Five stars. Go experience it for yourself.