Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Phoenix

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Phoenix? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Giuseppe's on 28th

4.9

4.9 (722)

$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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Cindy

Dined 7 days ago

The food was amazing. We have never had a bad dish. The homemade squid ink pasta and clams was fabulous!

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Alexi's Grill

4.8

4.8 (1633)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown 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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Cori

Dined 3 days ago

This little restaurant was a pleasant surprise! The menu had some classic Italian dishes and some with a unique southwestern flair. The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive.

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4.8

4.8 (2365)

$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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Camille

Dined 4 days ago

We had a 6:45 reservation but weren’t seated until almost an hour later. Obviously over booked. Service and food were great as usual but it made for a very late dinner. One’s appetite disappears!

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4.8

4.8 (1394)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown 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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Jennie

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic experience a Tratto. We had never been there before but we will certainly be going back! Loved it! Aidan, our server, was outstanding.

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Christo's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1792)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown 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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DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Christo's is one of the best Italian restaurants in Phoenix. The meals always include fresh bread, soup and salad. They have one of the best Fettucine Alfredo anywhere. We usually get is as a side to share for the table along with our main entree. The Halibut Athenian is wonderful. In all of our visits, the only entree item I have had that is not up to standard is the baked Sole Meuniere (it is soggy fried fish). Two irresistible desserts include Tiramisu or the Limoncello Cake.

Tutti Santi - Phoenix

4.8

4.8 (1640)

$31 to $50

Italian

North Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Tutti Santi by Nina is a traditional Italian family restaurant.

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MIKE

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent server. Had a wonderful time celebrating my wife’s birthday. This is now our go to Italian Restaurant

Avanti

4.8

4.8 (1886)

$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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Barry

Dined 7 days ago

Great service, food and ambiance as usual from Avanti!

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Cannelloni Fiorentina

North Italia – Arcadia

4.6

4.6 (2553)

$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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Bruce

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, service and atmosphere. Candice took great care of our group, thank you!

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Marino's Italian Kitchen and Bar

4.5

4.5 (171)

$30 and under

Italian

Desert Ridge

About the restaurant

Marino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar offers a delightful fusion of Italian comfort food with a modern twist. Our restaurant strikes a perfect balance between rustic charm and contemporary style, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. We take traditional Italian dishes and infuse them with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. To complement the cuisine, our skilled mixologists create craft cocktails that harmonize Italian-inspired flavors with a twist. Our commitment to hospitality ensures that every guest feels like family. Join us at Marino’s where we capture the heart of Italian cooking which isn’t fussy but focused and playful.

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RobertVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent Northern Italian cuisine. A real pleasure.

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The Sicilian Butcher - Tatum

4.6

4.6 (257)

$30 and under

Italian

Paradise Valley

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Sicilian Butcher, the innovative modern-casual meatball and butchery-inspired concept that is revolutionizing dining in Arizona. We are proud to introduce the first-of-its-kind experience crafted by the visionary team behind renowned establishments like Tomaso's, Hash Kitchen, The Mexicano, and The Sicilian Baker. At The Sicilian Butcher, every dish is curated by celebrity chef Joey Maggiore, along with his wife and lead designer Cristina Maggiore, and business partner Flora Tersigni, ensuring an unforgettable chef-driven neighborhood dining experience. We invite you to build-your-own pasta and meatballs, allowing you to choose from a variety of fresh pasta, mouthwatering sauces, and delectable meatballs to create your perfect meal. Then, head over to The Sicilian Baker, where the fun continues with our build-your-own Cannoli. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best Italian hospitality, ensuring that every dining experience is a celebration!

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LanceVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great place. Our fourth visit. Good selection and variety of food.

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