The Italiano

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   Cindy

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

    From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left everything was fantastic! We needed a restaurant like this in the valley! The decor the food and the service are stellar! Can’t wait to return! Our waiter Gary was so accommodating! All the extra touches really made it special. Best restaurant in the valley we’ve been to in a long time! 
   

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   Arlene

   Phoenix

   69 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   69 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful first experience. We were amazed at how many people were working there. Eddie the manager is a star. He did a great job of making us feel welcome. Our busboy handled drinks really well. He had an upbeat personality. Our waiter was helpful in deciding what to order. We will be back soon!
   

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   Joe

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Finally a great Italian restaurant near my home! We will be making this great find a permanent dinner spot from now on. Nothing to complain about!
   

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   Ori

   Phoenix

   4 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The fish was old and should not have been served. Asked for wine sauce, got it in tomato sauce (even the waitstaff was surprised when they saw the dish, as someone else than them delivered it). I am sure this was an off night, but I will not return.
   

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   ChristianB

   Phoenix

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service. Service was especially good. I recommend the lobster ravioli and the tiramisu dessert which came in a chocolate cup!!
   

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   Joe

   Phoenix

   14 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful decor, friendly attentive staff and good tasting food. Very loud inside. The clam muscle appetizer was tasty but tiny and very overpriced for what it is. Short rib lasagna was outstanding! Definitely going back to try other dishes
   

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   Amalia

   Chicago

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My family is from Calabria and here in Arizona. I have not found an Italian restaurant that I really liked… This restaurant felt like home. We each had something different. Everything came out piping hot was delicious. Nate was our server. He was fantastic. I even asked to see the MOD to thank him for Nate service. I was a trainer for United Airlines and I am an international flight attendant for 41 years… I know good service when I see it, but more importantly, feel it. I loved getting dressed up. This is a higher quality restaurant. My suggestion would be to not wear jeans Dress up have a night out.!!
   

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   Michael

   Phoenix

   29 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were excellent. It's a little loud, but definitely worth a try. The short rib Ragu is fantastic.
   

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   Patti

   Phoenix

   41 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is my third time at the Italiano. It is very noisy. This time they tried to seat me in the lounge, where the table was unreachable for me, and corrected it and placed us in the dining room. The reason I go to the Italiano is for fresh, homemade pasta. The first time when they had just opened was pretty bad, but the second was awesome! This time, my husband got the special with black truffles and it was wonderful. I was looking forward to the spaghetti in tomato and fennel broth with prawns. The pasta was overcooked and not enough sauce. I asked for more sauce, but it didn't do it. I was disappointed that they couldn't serve a perfect pasta dish. I do have to say the service was impeccable.
   

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    Marcia

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding food served beautifully. Ambiance is cheerful and fun. OMG on the Charcuterie Cart, Pasta w short ribs, lobster ravioli and pasta bolognese absolutely delicious! Spumoni dessert This restaurant continues to do a superb job. Wait Service is excellent, courteous and knowledgeable!
    

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