Had a decent happy hour, $5 drinks and $6 happy hour, which is a couple dollars off. I had the chipotle chicken pasta and it was amazing. All our meals has a large portion to them. They also have complimentary bread and oil, which is fresh and truly delicious. read more

We went to this location due to having a gift card and a 3 star rating sounds about right as the food was ok, best part was probably the bread in the beginning and the pasta dishes we had weren't as creamy as other Italian dishes I've had, but it was flavorful. It was busy, but not to where it took more than 5 minutes to get seated. Waitress was nice and did her job. This is a good alternative to a mid-range restaurant such as TGIF or Chili's with an Italian focus read more

We both enjoyed our meals. Mine was outstanding, Penne Verducci (something like that) with shrimp.

Great food & great service. The staff was very attentive & the food was yummmmmy. I had the Mac & cheese & my husband had the pizza and we were both satisfied. I topped my dinner off with tiramisu and what a delight it was. They have great daily & happy hour deals. I can't wait to go again! read more

Definitely not your traditional Italian joint, but everything I've had so far is great and the staff is very personable and helpful. The bar is good too! read more

The best, like, place to eat, spend time and a great pave just to kick back and let the day be coming to an an end; for the food, cs and look are great....I think that they even care so much that they have a clean, bathroom. Simply, this place is top of the line..thank you for being a great pace to spend time with the people I enjoy in a place that us enjoyable. read more

Horrible reception upon arrival. Server had bad attitude. Left both very wet after partially cleaning it. Took a long time to place order. Other customers had to ask for their food that was at pickup window. Cannot recommend now. Used to be good in the past. read more

Ok yum! I was pleasantly surprised by this place I have been wanting to try it for a while and I am glad we did. I got the goat cheese and mushroom pizza it was vert tasty, but I think the star of the night was definitely the cheese calzone my son got. The cheese was so good. My husband and other son both got dishes with the red sauce and it was a little bland. They will try something different next time. The prices were also very reasonable and the service was great! read more

Love Babbo! Their house made bread is THEE best house bread I've ever had! The past is great, the pizza is great, the salads are great! Not sure if I can think of a con at the moment. Def love this restaurant. read more

I guess I should update my last review because we eat lunch here often and I'm starting to feel guilty. I love the lunch specials. Pasta and a salad. Mushrooms and asparagus a creamy sauce. Yum. Just enough and with the bread and olive oil, it's almost too much. The service is good, the place is clean and the food is hearty and good. We will be back, well, we are back and will be back again. read more

This place is probably the closet Italian restaurant to where I live. The service has been good for all the times when I have gone there. Always welcoming, friendly, and available. However the food is just 3 stars. It's not very authentic, which is fine. I'm in Mesa not Italy. But even so, it is particularly good. read more

Must try the grown up Mac and Cheese! Service has always been good, and food comes fast. Reasonable prices.

We decided to have our family Sunday dinner here and try the place out. The restaurant was packed but the wait was only about 10 min. The meal portions were good sized and served piping hot. The house wines were so-so but they do have a nice wine selection and offer samples if you wish. I would also say it's more of an upscale / adult eatery, if you have small ones the menu is rather limited and none of the kids meals come with vegetables? They also don't have apple juice or other kid friendly beverages. If you get a chance to try this place out I would do it, perhaps make it a date night though and leave the kids with the sitter. read more

went here the other day. Fantastic food great service and a good atmosphere. The portions were good the flavors were fantastic. I had the spicy Alfredo and my wife had the regular both are great. The only thing I can say negative is that a side salad was $3.95 ridiculous for a 70 to 90 cent salad. read more

Enjoyed the quick service and amazing food. The sauce though! Wow that sauce! Ask for the spiciest sauce you can get! Sooooo good!

I love the brussels sprouts and beet grilled salad with chicken, it's the best. Somewhat pricey though.

The food isn't bad but the horrible customer service from the manager makes it not worth it. There are several Italian restaurants in the area that deliver great food and great service so I see no reason to return to this establishment again. They apparently don't need or want my business. read more

First time eating at Babbo, and definitely not the last!!! I had the garlic shrimp pasta, which was utterly delicious!

Love this restaurant. Special Thank-you to the entire staff from managers Ryan and Erica the cooks, waiters, waitresses, bartenders, busboys...I am not an easy customer-I know, special orders-every time, take-outs that are very customized. I am a problem customer for sure, however, you all know my name as well as my little service dog Dolly, treat me like I matter and always get these pain in the butt orders perfect! Thank-you for the awesome food you prepare as well as being so darn nice. Sooo, you all deserve more than the 5 stars I can give. read more

Just drove by & stopped in to give it a try. Had the personal pan pizza, tomato, basil & goat cheese. It was awesome. Service was prompt & very friendly. I'm looking forward to taking my wife here because of the cozy atmosphere. Loved it. read more

We first experienced BABBO's Tempe location 2 years ago when my wife and I were celebrating our 18th anniversary. Soon after that, we found out that the Mesa location would be opening soon. (This was great because it's only 4 miles from my house) Since the Mesa store opened, we have been there NO less than twice a month. Most businesses do well with great food. This store has not just great food, but the staff is the friendliest, most dedicated staff I have ever witnessed working together. On our most recent visit to the Mesa location, Aaron was our server, and did a great job taking care of us. The design and decor of the store is very inviting. Personally, if I am there in the evening, I love sitting on the patio as close to the fireplace as possible. Although the $5.99 Spaghetti and Meatballs is great to get people in the door for the first time, (And believe me, it's awesome!!!) there are many other items that I have tried that are just as good, if not better. I really enjoy the Pasta Rustico (I add the shrimp and request extra garlic). My wife likes the Stuffed Manicotti (newer item) and the Three Cheese Mac & Cheese. Every time I go, there are 2-3 more items I add to my bucket list to try. SO MUCH PASTA.... SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!! Oh, and the Calzones......... MMMMmmmmmmmm!!! In short. If you have never experienced Babbo's, you need to. It's a great place to take your special someone, or a group of friends for a great dinner out. read more

Nice little place. We had a late lunch and it was very nice. Bread great, service great. I have found that if you go during prime time be ready to wait. But you should expect that if the place is good. I will go there again and bring friends. read more

Always good food. The complimentary olive oil and bread before the meals is an awesome touch. I usually get their jumbalaya which is awesome. Most importantly my wife has never been disappointed. See you soon. read more

Food and service is exceptional! So glad we found this place. Wish I had one in Washington State

A very casual local Italian eatery. Better then a large franchise like Olive Garden but nothing fancy - and very America style Italian food. This is not a place to go if you are seeking a more authentic Italian meal!! We had pizza and our fellow diner had the dirty shrimp. The decor is very plain. The service was adequate. read more

Wish I could give 1/2 star, food or should I say marinara is disgusting, tastes like 3 week old garlic that has been sitting in an old fridge with no electricity. Pathetic attempt at cheese bread, overloaded with so much green stuff that you couldn't see the cheese. Ordered pizza after that because this is not a real Italian eatery, Should have wasted my time at olive garden for crap food. Now with that said the service is good but I would recommend Cafe Roma about 3 miles away, Italian cooks and the owners make authentic Italian dishes. read more

I met an older lady at Target last night that recommended I visit this restaurant to visit. She told me to get the lasagna. Holy moly.... It take a lot like my grandma's. I would recommend this place to.all of those who love Italian foods! read more

Best FRANCO AMERICAN In town. Service is EXCELLENT!!!! THE FOOD.......OK.....pretty bland for Italian food. My family is Sicilian, and this is not spiced correctly ...for my taste. read more

1st time there. Very good service.; wait staff is very attentive, despite a very busy evening . (20 min wait ) Bread and salads were very tasty and the pizza was excellent. Seemed to have a robust take-away business. We will be back. read more

Great restaurant & food!!! Only thing that could be worked on is staff acknowledging customers arriving for order pick-up. A couple times I've waited at the bar almost 10 minutes before the guy even acknowledged me. Good is always great tho! read more

We love going to this spot, good food. amazing bread! Seriously the bread is a reason alone to check this place out. Sitting on the patio is a treat with great view of superstition mountain. Salads are great and so are the sandwiches! One of our favorite lunch spots. Brett Russo read more

I always enjoy dining here. The food is quite tasty and the service is good. They have a great variety of items on the menu to satisfy all taste buds. read more

Don't get me wrong, the food was great but it took forever to get our server to come to the table just to great us. She wasn't any faster at bringing us our drinks either. I know how busy a restaurant can be and I'm pretty patient. But this was just ridiculous. But like I said, the food was fantastic. read more

Wait was horrible....service was ok.....don't order a margarita because you won't get tequila in it....they have a 2 oz company policy of tequila. The food took long and was just ok. Lastly our bill was $65 and the waitress asked if we wanted change off a 100 dollar bill....yeah because this service earned a 35 dollar tip NOT! read more

This is our "go to" place to have great food great service and you MUST try the New - this season Lasagna - worth the wait! Great outside dining in this wonderful weather! Bring friends - take out..share! Good service...nice staff... read more

Babbo has a great food/menu, good prices, good service and a good location. What more to say?! The atmosphere is very nice, with an outdoor patio, as well. Being on the corner of Signal Butte and Southern, it wasn't too noisy. They have an excellent Monday nite spaghetti special with a price that exceeds expectations! read more

First let me say my husband had a great experience. The place was very loud - way too loud. The service was lacking considering it is a dining establishment and not fast food. I have a dairy allergy and asked for a salad with no dressing except lemon juice and olive oil. I got a Cesar salad twice and then a dry salad. It seemed no one understood the words coming out of my mouth. My husbands food was good and even though it was barely luke warm he said it was edible and good once we took it home and heated it up. read more

Had a great meal with a fantastic waitress, Meghan. She has only been serving for 2 weeks, and did an amazing job. Be sure to ask for her section when you come. Chicken parm and pizza were both good. Meghan offered bread to go, drinks to go. She even boxed up our garlic butter and brought us oil to go. I will definitely be back. read more

We arrived for an early dinner, a little after 5. It wasn't very busy...we were greeted and seated right away. I was surprised that you don't get a salad with your entree. If you want a salad with your meal, it's $3.95. I ordered drunken shrimp, it was tasty but, I thought they were a little skimpy on the shrimp! My husband had the three cheese mac and cheese. That was very good, rich and smoky flavored. We would order that again. As far as the service goes, we felt our server could have been more attentive. read more

Babbo is probably your best bet when looking for a good sit down Italian establishment on the east side. The first time I drove past it, I was thrown by the name, and wondered if I would ever eat there. Then after reading reviews on yelp, I took my girlfriend there for the first time. We drank (awesome) dark ale pints from the tap, and had the bruschetta trio to start, then both ordered pasta dishes. Both were awesome - full of delicious flavor and neither of us had any complaints. The decor is modern, and classy - but still feels comfortable ; like I don't need to dress up or pay a huge bill at the end of the evening. With three beers between us, two entrees and a appetizer I think we spend a little over $50. In my opinion, for the experience and food that is a great deal. This second time we went in, they were not as busy - and I had the spicy Alfredo. It had a bit too much spice, but I love spicy food. For an appetizer we had the pesto bruschetta. The pizza we ordered (Roma) was delicious, and light on the pallet. She had the steak and pesto pasta and seemed to enjoy it as well. Again, out the door for around $55, with three delicious entrees and an appetizer & drinks. Not bad, and we both enjoy the place so I'm sure we will be back again and maybe make ourselves regulars if things remain consistent. I take away one star because the wait staff knowing we were a young couple enjoying a romantic evening placed screaming kids a couple of booths down with seating open everywhere. Made a reservation the first time for two without problems, but the second time they told me they would only make reservations for four or more. Also one star because you have to pack your own leftovers - that should be the staffs' job, not mine - for that is indicative of a lower class establishment. read more