What a great experience! We had visited Mimi Forno shortly after they opened in 2018. Life got in…read morethe way and we didn't return until April of 2026. Even without reservations we were seated immediately. Water and menus were on the table in the blink of an eye. Our server, Josephina, was quick to take both drink and appetizer orders. I ordered some bread, not immediately realizing the difference, and should have ordered the focaccia. The martini that my wife ordered was, in her words, perfect. The Caesar Salad was the best I've had in quite a while. Just incredibly fresh greens, great dressing, grated cheese, and tasty croutons. I could have made a meal just from that. My wife ordered the Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli and I had the Lasagna Bolognese. Neither is an unusually elegant dish but both were prepared perfectly. The house Chianti was so enjoyable that we ordered a bottle and enjoyed it throughout the meal. To finish off the experience we had an order of cannolis and they were delicious. Thanks to Josephina for such a great evening and we will be back to try the "Bottle & Bruschetta" they feature on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Finally got a chance to try Mimi Forno Italiano! A bit of a hidden gem in Laveen as I've never…read morereally been in the area before. First, the food was delicious! I felt like the texture of the gnocchi was amazing and I enjoyed the thickness of it. The pesto sauce was also great and my favorite parts had the bits of nuts in it. The shrimp arrabiata was good too with nonfishy seafood and not too spicy. The bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce but I wish we got a few more. There is a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-5pm but there isn't much advertisement about it online or in-store. The happy hour menu is pretty small but includes the Shrimp Arrabiata (1/2lb or full lb), Cheese Pizza, Margherita Pizza, $2 off cocktails, and a few more items I forgot to take a picture of!! Our server was a friendly man with dark hair and an accent. He was super nice but we noticed that it would take us a long time to get something we needed, like the check. In his defense, we were chit chatting for a while and probably didn't look like we needed help or service. No hate, he was very kind with good intentions. The restaurant itself was cute and a little bit smaller, making it harder to walkin if it was a busier night. Overall great food and nice staff. If you're looking for authentic Italian, come here!

I'm relatively new to the area, and funny enough, this was one of the first places I tried. Not a…read morebad way to start exploring the neighborhood! The dim lighting works perfectly with the décor, and the metal entrance door gives the place a cool, slightly old-school vibe. There's plenty of parking, plus street parking, so no need to circle the block 15 times questioning your life choices. Now, the important part: the food. They have a really good variety of lunch specials at very reasonable prices. The food overall is tasty, but the pizza is definitely the star of the show. Artisan-style, full of flavor, and with a great balance between portion size and quality. The drinks are good too, with plenty of options. The restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms--which, yes, absolutely matters! And whatever you do, save room for dessert. Seriously. It's a great way to finish the meal... even if five minutes earlier you swore you were completely full. Definitely a nice find, and a place I'd visit again.

Absolutely Delicious Came here before a show…read more Fairly busy, the parking lot is small (30 spots?) Serving 2 places, plenty of parking on the street & down the road a bit, SO WORTH IT. The Bruschetta is really light with amazing flavor, small tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, the bread is soft but sturdy enough to hold the tomato. Wings! We opted for the lemon pepper wings; perfectly crispy delicious flavor. The main course we shared the Margherita pizza! OMG, the crust is so light & buttery with fresh mozzarella, not too much sauce. Andrea's service is great, the decor & restaurant is cozy with a warm feeling. If it wasn't for the 13 school staff wanting to split each check & arguing who got what, we could've paid. I felt badly for Andrea.

Make the trip out to Laveen to check out this little ranch and to have breakfast at Peach Pit…read moreBistro. It's such a cute little spot and it stayed consistently busy for a hot Saturday morning. Took home half of a peach pie and it was delicious!

Fun place to stop in! Farm animals to feed (bring quarters!) and farm style slides. Lots of places…read moreto sit and enjoy your food. Pies are fabulous. Not cheap, but yummy. Can't believe I lived so long without their cherry pie at thanksgiving and Christmas! Must have it now (and cherry's never even been my favorite!) Self service kiosk is easy to use. Owners are super friendly.

We came here with the whole family tonight to celebrate my father's birthday. 5 of us total…read more(including my 6 & 4 year old son and daughter). My husband and I had been once before for our anniversary and the food was incredible. Tonight really showed how much heart and love goes into this restaurant when a little boy peaked out from behind the wall & asked if my kids wanted to play with him as we waited to be seated. After making sure it was okay with who I'm assuming is the owner & family of the little boy, my kids went to the table he was at to color and play with him. Everyone was so kind and gracious with my kids, and the little boy Sebastian was the highlight of our night. He was such a sweet kid & the best little host. My kids had a great time with him as we waited for our food. I got the carbonara, my dad got the chicken pesto & my husband got a 3 meat penne. The kids got chicken tender and fries. Each dish was delicious and tasted authentic. The bruschetta dip was amazing. My husband doesn't normally like bruschetta, but how the flavors were balanced had him eating most of it. The bread was perfect, crisp outside with a softer inside. My carbonara was creamy and flavorful. Most carbonara upsets my stomach because of dairy (but I still order it anyway because it's my favorite), but how they made it here left me feeling satisfied without an upset stomach which is a huge win in my book! It warmed my heart to feel like my kids were welcomed in a restaurant with open arms when many restaurants view kids in general as a burden. We will definitely be back! Personally, we've never been to a restaurant that provided this quality of service and hospitality in addition to the best Italian food we've had at a more than reasonable cost! 10/10 recommend this to anyone!

Italian Restaurant located in Downtown Avondale. The…read morerestaurant is cute and the decorations are on theme for an Italian restaurant, but are not cheesy. They compliment the culture extremely well, and help set the atmosphere. When we went for lunch on a Sunday, it was pretty empty (only 1 other table). I would recommend not worrying about the low attendance. I think this has to do more with the fact that Downtown Avondale tends to be pretty empty. I think that they would do really well and be a lot busier if they were in a different location. The service was amazing, our server was attentive and gave out really good recommendations. While all the food was delicious...the free bread was my favorite. It was perfectly toasted and seasoned and included a brushetta topping on the side. I could have just ate that and would have been extremely happy. We ordered an appetizer of Calamari, it was a good portion size for the cost. The Calamari was well seasoned and crispy. I ordered the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli. It was flavorful with large pieces of mushroom mixed with the sauce. Even though it was a white cream sauce, the dish was suprisingly light, I would recommend trying it. The other two people I was with both ordered the Frutti de Mare. There was a good mixe and amount of seafood in the dish and the pasta was cooked perfectly. While the marinara sauce was good, I don't think it was something that was out of this world. I just think it needed a little more seasoning or some kind of kick to round it out. Overall, great restaurant and would recommend.

Cute and quaint spot with a beautiful outdoor space. I definitely plan on coming back when the…read moreweather cools down to enjoy the outdoor patio. For my drink, I ordered the Sgroppino Strawberry which was this delicious frozen drink. For our appetizer, we ordered the calamari which was tasty! For our main dish, we ordered the Provola e Pepe pizza which had tomato sauce, basil, smoked provola and black pepper.The flavor of the smoked cheese on the pizza was absolutely amazing! I cannot explain how delicious the pizza was!

First time at Cibo and it's right up there with places like Pizzeria Bianco and other artisan pizza…read moreplaces! Set in the cutest "neighborhood house" location, you'll usually find a long wait for one of their indoor tables but they have a ton of outdoor spots with misters for the cooler days. We started with calamari (amazing!) and then ordered the Lil Peppa and Capricciosa for pizzas. Add this place to your list next time!

we loved this place for a filling lunch! your order at the counter then go get your water and…read moredrinks and find a table and they bring you your food. everything came super fast for being do fresh too. we came for The Little Jerry (not so little) and also ended up getting the bacon sourdough bolognese as well. everything tasted so so yummy. i think you can definitely share the sandwich tho as it was too much for me to finish during our visit. definitely a must visit for the good food and amazing laid back ambience.

Our dinner experience here was amazing. Drinks and food…read morewere on point. Our server, Justin, was kind and knowledgeable and fun! We got to sit upstairs and that was a neat experience. It felt private and comfortable and exclusive. We ordered the calamari. Ooo weee! Very, very good. We also ordered the lemon pasta dish, seasonal burrata and the clam dish. Together, the clams and pasta dish, become a synonymous pairing. They also hold up well on their own accord. For dessert we ordered the pistachio tiramisu and a cappuccino. The cappuccino came in a clear plastic cup, and I felt all of these amazing wonder women vibes reminding me of the see through plane she rode around in. Epic. First and Last is definitely a go to place to visit!

What a cute gem in an unlikely location within downtown Phoenix. Near the baseball stadium and…read moreconvention center, this location popped up when we were looking for a Friday HH upon landing. Their happy hour concludes at six pm, but in true fashion our flight got delayed. Their hh menu is valid outside and in the bar seating area. We nonetheless pushed our resy back and arrived around 6:40pm. This restaurant has a very cute vibe and I loved the mural near the bar in traditional concrete. The decor and accent walls were all fun, and I really liked the main area. The staff was super attentive and the bartender serving us on Friday, August 28th was the best. Welcoming, informative, and kept it real with us. My partner and I landed on the pappardelle short rib pasta and toto sapore pizza. The pizza was one of my fave pizzas I've had in quite some time. The mixture of meats including sausage, soppressata, and salame parme was perfect with the right amount of spice. The pasta was al dente which was greatly appreciated and it was a lovely meal all around. This spot is worth checking out if you're in the area and wanting a great dinner in a calmer vibe (with some bomb music).

Wednesday August 5 we ate there. an elderly man with Dementia paid the bill with his credit card…read more He had three younger women including his daughters with him who said fine and they would pay the tip. The waiter came back while we were talking and interrupted us to confront him for not leaving a tip. This was very uncomfortable for all of us. He then came back again to ask what he had done wrong. This was embarrassing and uncalled for. Lyn Harris

I always love coming here especially this location because they seem to be the only one serving the…read moreBlack Mediterranean mussels which is a must for me. I don't know why the other locations don't offer this as an option. Im not sure when they changed their Italian Farm salad to the Italian Cobb Salad but its very similar and still delicious and refreshing. This has some zucchini, green olives, sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, salami of a couple sorts, different cheeses, pistachio mortadella, mixed greens and oregano vinaigrette. I always go for the Roasted Salmon as it's a perfect balance of colors and taste. There were mixed in cauliflower and a bit of broccolini. I would definitely love to have more broccolini though. I ordered this as part of the summer menu which it comes with a choice of their daily soup (which was a creamy chicken soup on a Saturday), Sicilian meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, Simple Salad or Charcuterie plate. I went with the charcuterie plate which had a array of foccicia bread, pitted green olives in an olive mix of rosemary or thyme theme taste, sweetened figs over a soft cheese spread, pecorino cheese I think, candied nuts, a jalapeño forward pickled veggies such as carrots, cauliflower, prosciutto, speck (another type of prosciutto). Other dishes were kids Alfredo pasta, Margherita pizza and the ricotta cavatelli which has lump crab meat and shrimp, mint and lemon olive. Our server was absolutely 100 percent as well as the rest of the staff. This place used to do valet but when we came for lunch there was no valet which I appreciated as the lot is just a regular private parking. This still has the same set up as it was 10 years ago or so with the barnyard type of structure and an open kitchen. Oh how I missed coming to this specific location. I'm ready to eat here again!

The food is amazing the truffle bread and the spicey rigatoni !…read more The service is amazing ! And the ambiance is sooo pretty! Sucha cute eatery! I had got togo for my uncles birthday and they are really picky, but Chasity helped me pick safe yummy foods for them to enjoy

This review is from early 2025, so things might be slightly different today vs then. BUT, still…read moreabsolutely worth the review!! At that time, maybe things are better now, the wait was super long and there was no where really to wait... We just sat on a bench by the ice cream shop... I'm not taking off any stars because it was such a nice dining experience and everyone has kinks to work out!! The ambiance is higher class, with what I'd say a smaller seating area, which felt more intimate. Our conversations were not interrupted by anyone sitting near by. Our seats were comfortable and the little table lamp really added to the experience. We started with wines, which were crisp and delicious!! We shared a salad and each of us ordered a pasta dish. The pastas tasted freshly made with the perfect sauce!!! So yummy!! Totally recommend this spot!!

First time last night. I think I've been to every Italian place in the Valley. Overall, I wasn't…read morethrilled. I didn't care for the sauce; it wasn't sweet like my mother and grandmother made. Presentation was nice so that was good. My daughter and wife liked their meal. Negatives: 1. Canned soda and tea 2. Paper napkins 3. Tables are similar to a cafeteria, even though the restaurant was very nice and cordial 4. Bread comes out with the meal and it's nothing special Would I go again? Probably not. Too many other choices. Not trying to be mean, just constructive

Solid. No,…read moreCarrabba's will not be like your Nonna's cooking. No, it will not represent the finest cuisine Italy has to offer. You know what it will do, though? Provide a consistent experience time after time. Carrabba's is unapologetically Americanized Italian food. It's cheesy, saucy, fried, comforting, and occasionally that's exactly what you're looking for. My wife and I often come here when we want something familiar and satisfying without putting much thought into it. Our go-to order is to split the Chicken Parmesan, pick a couple of sides, and work our way through the bread and herb-infused olive oil before the entrée even arrives. Simple? Yes. Effective? Also yes. Service has generally been solid with few complaints over the years. The atmosphere and décor are a bit dated, much like many long-standing family restaurant chains, but that's almost part of the charm at this point. Carrabba's knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. Sometimes consistency and comfort are exactly what you're paying for.

We were looking for an intimate place to enjoy our time. We came across this place and for the…read morefirst time, we didn't feel like it was your normal food chain. The ambience was very nice. Walked in and the place was very clean. The host walked us directly to a nice booth. We had a little minute when our waitress Gisella waked up to take care of us. Can I say that she waited on us and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. She did an awesome job. She delivers real customer service. Not once did we have to worry about trying to locate her or wait on anything. The food was amazing! We had the calamari appetizer, and the salmon dinner. It was delicious!!! We had a great evening and it was very pleasurable to have someone like Gisella waiting on us. We will definitely be back again.