Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Phoenix

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Tutti Santi - Phoenix

4.9

4.9 (1678)

$31 to $50

Italian

North Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Tutti Santi by Nina is a traditional Italian family restaurant.

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Brandon

Dined 3 days ago

Terrific food from start to finish. Excellent service from the welcoming staff. Loved our dinner.

Giuseppe's on 28th

4.8

4.8 (748)

$30 and under

Italian

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Giuseppe's is a family owned restaurant focused on pleasing every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. Four-time winner of the Best of Phoenix Awards from Phoenix New Times, we are proud to serve fresh, unique, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine. We offer a comfortable setting for adults and children and no reservations are required. We also have an outside patio with heaters for our chillier nights. Our goal is to send you away completely full and satisfied, with money left in your wallet!

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DebraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great time, the food was delicious and the staff was friendly and efficient.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Avanti

4.8

4.8 (1911)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Avanti, a Valley tradition since 1974. . . Dramatic, crisp black and white interiors, candlelight and a quiet atmosphere. Vegetarians and Seafood lovers will be awed by the selections of homemade pasta from deliciously light Gnocchi Alfredo, Eggplant and Meat Lasagna, to seasonal hand crafted Ravioli. Fresh Fish and seafood dishes vary- from a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail to an Italian crafted Cioppino. Avanti has also garnered numerous awards and accolades for our Ossobucco, said to be the best in town as well as robust steaks and chops (lamb and pork).Enjoy dessert and Cappuccino in the piano bar sweets that are carefully guarded family recipes include, Tiramisu, Cannoli, Creme Brulee with a crunchy burnt sugar crust but if your passionate about chocolate the chocolate mousse is infused with rum and whipped so fluffy and light you'll swear it's heaven sent!

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David

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Awesome food snd service. Homemade lasagna spectacular and tiramisu fantastic. Old Italian atmosphere. Staff very friendly , attentive, knowledgable and attentive. Best Italian we have ever had. Thank you

Tratto

4.8

4.8 (1453)

$31 to $50

Italian

Phoenix

About the restaurant

Tratto is headed by Chris Bianco who is a James Beard award-winning chef. Reservations are highly recommended as the seating fills fast. Parties over six are required to have reservations. Walk-ins are always available at the bar top on a first come first served basis. The menu is small but well thought out and balanced. Try the Farinata, which is a thin savory chickpea crepe. Fill up on a pan seared double-cut pork chop or the grilled two wash ranch piccolo chicken. Tratto has a small wine list heavily focused on Italian reds and whites that will perfectly compliment the cuisine. Cocktails and draft beers are also available.

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Laura

Dined today

Polenta side dish interesting. Chicken full order left 2 ladies hungry - no way it came close to $50 value. Lemon pasta was crazy good. May return for happy hour deals

L'Amore

4.8

4.8 (2413)

$31 to $50

Italian

Biltmore

About the restaurant

L'Amore Restaurant is a family owned and operated neighborhood Italian restaurant located in the heart of Phoenix. We offer fine dining with a family atmosphere. We personally operate the restaurant being there to meet and greet each guest as if they were entering our own home. Here's a secret - we are told we have the best Cioppino in town. Enjoy the formal dining room, the friendly bar with great, live music Thursday - Saturday night, or sit in our beautiful tree-lined patio over-looking the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. We're happy to serve your every need. If you're on your way home, call us for a take-out dinner, or if you're thinking of a holiday party, set up an appointment to speak to us about our catering.

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ChuckVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The staff is FAMILY!! Thank you for making us feel at home and the music is AMAZING! BEST NIGHT EVER!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Alexi's Grill

4.7

4.7 (1665)

$30 and under

Italian

Phoenix

About the restaurant

At Alexi’s we use the finest quality of products in the market. We prepare everything with the freshest ingredients daily. From homemade salad dressings and bread to fresh fish and the best poultry and meat available.
Join us for a quick in and out or take your time, lunch or dinner and enjoy some of the best specials in town.
To insure quality, all items are made to order. We accommodate all special diets.
Our daily specials include fresh fish (flown in daily) such as Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, trout, red snapper, etc. From poultry and meats, roasted duck, rack of lamb, veal chop and more.

Our happy hour is first come first serve, no reservations accepted unless you have a party of 6 or more. Please contact the restaurant directly.

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Frances DVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent Food delicious. Sevice personable and helpful. Great atmosphere. Will return.

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4.7

4.7 (1853)

$30 and under

Italian

Phoenix

About the restaurant

Experience the best Italian dining in Phoenix! We promise you the freshest ingredients, impeccable service and outstanding food. Featured in the New York Times as one of the best places to eat in Phoenix, you’re guaranteed to have an incredible dining experience. We invite you to one of Phoenix’s longest standing family-owned Italian restaurants. Since opening our doors in 1986, we have prided ourselves on providing our customers with an unforgettable dining experience. Christo’s Ristorante boasts an atmosphere that is elegant and romantic, yet simple and relaxing. Whether you’re here for business, a romantic evening, or a celebration, we can accommodate you and help make your night extraordinary. We simply aren’t like any other Italian restaurant in Phoenix. Popular dishes include Chilean Sea bass, Alaskan Halibut, Veal Chop, Osso Bucco, dover sole and Long Island Duck. Chicken, Veal and Pasta dishes are some of our guests favorites. Full bar and extensive wine list available.

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Kurt

Dined 6 days ago

We had 5 diners, all selected different menu items and everyone raved about the delivery, presentation and efficiency of service. Wonderful restaurant to go to for great Italian food.

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Popular dish

Veal Chop

North Italia – Arcadia

4.6

4.6 (2611)

$30 and under

Italian

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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GordonVIP

Dined 7 days ago

One of our favorite places for a freshly made Italian meal. Our server Brooke was friendly and engaging. Always pleasant and delicious experience

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4.5

4.5 (1678)

$31 to $50

Italian

Phoenix

About the restaurant

CALL FOR PARTIES OVER 8 GUESTS, or TO CHECK AVAILABILITY 480-556-0770

Family owned and operated; inspired by Frank and Agnes Mancuso's family recipes. Our intimate fine-dining experience is itself a destination. Immerse yourself in Italy. Mancuso's Restaurant features popular Italian/American dishes prepared from our family recipes. Conveniently located in downtown Phoenix, across from the Convention Center, Talking Stick arena and Chase field.

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JeffVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We love the restaurant, but seems like value is decreasing with coat and size portions. Would recommend, but the experienced diner will see where the cost to value has decreased over time.

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The Old Spaghetti Factory - Phoenix

4.4

4.4 (26)

$30 and under

Italian

West Phoenix

About the restaurant

Dining at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. For decades, they have invested meticulous attention to their unique designs and authentic vintage décor. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. It’s the perfect atmosphere for a family celebration, a large group event, or a special dinner date.

A family business since 1969, their founding philosophy — “a memorable dining experience doesn’t have to cost a lot of money” — is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Every entree is a "complete meal," served with hot freshly-baked sourdough bread, soup or salad, and ice cream for dessert at no extra charge.

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Janna

Dined 3 days ago

Me and my family’s night at The Old Spaghetti Factory was a night we could never forget. This restraunt never lets us down. Drinks and appetizers were immediately brought out and our server was absolutely amazing. She was quick, kind, and we loved her. I was a little disappointed in the children’s soup. But my other family thought it was very delish. Salad dressing deserves 5 ⭐️s. Dinner filled me up perfectly and was absolutely excellent. Serving sizes were very large and filling and perfect temperature hot. I would suggest a little bit more Parmesan cheese on the fettuccine Alfredo. But it was VERY good!!! It was very nice to have ice cream come my meal instead of paying extra for it. All the choices were the bomb!!! And the sherbet was fantastic. Thank you so much for excellent service and we cant wait to come back!!🍝❤️

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