A great traditional restaurant with authentic Italian dishes. Excellent service. Don't skip the…read moreHousemade gelato before you leave. They also cater. We showed up without reservations, and they found us a table, but I recommend reserving ahead of time. We took the waitress's recommendation on the pasta. It was outstanding. Complimentary bread and shallow dish of olive oil and vinegar brought to the table. This was also so good. We ordered: Gli Antipasti | Appetizers - BURRATA with ROASTED COMPARI TOMATOES - Burrata + pomodori Campari arrostiti + pesto + Olio EVO (Burrata imported from Italy roasted in wood-fired oven along with tomatoes + basil + EVOO.) Pesto is made with pistachios. Absolutely delicious - POLPETTE DELLA NONNA - Meatballs made with Nonna's (grandma's) recipe. Also very good! Pizzas - DIAVOLA - San Marzano pomodoro + mozzarella + salame piccante + Olio EVO (San Marzano tomato sauce + mozzarella + spicy salami + EVOO). Son said their pizza was amazing. Wood fired. Handmade Pasta - RAVIOLI AL BRASATO x2 - Con crema burro e salvia (Braised short-rib ravioli with a buttercream sage sauce) a subtle herbed rich cream sauce over fresh pasta filled with braised short rib. Great flavor and filling. I could tell the pasta was Housemade on taste. Le Insalate | Salads - PERA | PEAR - Rucola + pere + pomodorini + mandorle tostate vinaigrette al limone (Arugula + pears + cherry tomatoes + toasted almonds + shaved parmesan + lemon vinaigrette. Daughter loved this salad. Presented so well. Looked amazing. We had no room for dessert. We'll have to come back for some espresso and treats. Patio seating available or table and bar seating inside at a cozy spot that feels very welcoming.

The food is EXCELLENT and FRESH. I love the fact, he imports all of his ingredients from Italy, so…read moreit doesn't have GMO or Monsanto poison in it like most foods have in the US especially the flour it doesn't cause gluten resistance issues. The owner is very friendly as is the staff. I drive 20 minutes past several pizza places from where I live in Surprise to get there. It's well worth the drive If you want quality Fire Oven Pizza.

Such a great place Nice fancy atmosphere…read more Great service Tucked in the corner of a huge outdoor mall, lots of parking. We have been here twice and have had the same great experiences We ordered the branzino the pasta Pizza salad and yummy desserts Very delicious and the calamari was delicious

I am sad to report that this fabulous place has closed so it's owners Nick and Christine can rejoin…read moretheir son who goes to high school and plays soccer in Italy. They, and the restaurant, will be missed

Big shoutout to Devon D, he was super kind, very helpful in terms of the menu and ordering and his…read morecustomer service is top tier. We had to wait a little while but he reassured us that the food was on its way and even got the manager to let us know too. There was a little mix up with ordering, I ordered the Italian Sausage Pizza but I got Just the Italian Sausages (which were super good no complaints) but Devon apologized and even comped both the pizza and meatballs. Due to the wait we were even comped for the desserts. in terms of the food, it was nothing short of amazing cannot recommend more. Top 10 Restaurant I've tried in AZ.

We visited during Arizona Restaurant Week to try their special menu. For the small plates, I…read moreordered the heirloom tomato & burrata and absolutely loved it. It came with grilled ciabatta, arugula, shaved red onion, and a Calabrian vinaigrette. The burrata was incredibly creamy and paired perfectly with the tomatoes, while the crunchy ciabatta added a wonderful contrast in texture. My husband chose the Sicilian meatballs, which were served over creamy polenta with rustic marinara and grana padano, also a very solid dish. For our entrees, we had the hot honey & smoked prosciutto pizza and the strozzapreti, a pasta dish with herb-roasted chicken, mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, truffle, and pine nuts). Both were fantastic! The pizza nailed that sweet and savory flavor profile, and the crust was absolutely perfect. The strozzapreti was also delicious -- rich, creamy, and packed with mushroom and truffle flavor. Last time we visited the North Italia Phoenix location, the pasta was a bit too soft and lacked that proper al dente bite, but this time it was cooked flawlessly. Unfortunately, the desserts were a letdown. We tried the hazelnut torta and the tiramisu, but both were overwhelmingly sweet. The tiramisu tasted soggy, like it had been sitting in the fridge for a long time instead of being freshly made, and the chocolate balls on top felt unnecessary and cheapened the dish. The service was also a bit of a mixed bag. Somehow our desserts were brought out before we had even finished our entrees. As a result, the ice cream on top of the hazelnut torta just sat there melting by the time we were ready for it. It made the end of the meal feel rushed, like they were trying to turn the table over quickly.

Twisted Italian is definitely my favorite Italian restaurant here in Phoenix. One of the things I…read morelove is that they offer gluten-free pasta substitutions. In the photo is the Penne Pepperonata. It was very good and I'd order it again. My personal favorite is the Penne Fra Diavola. I order it delivered to the house quite a bit. Both dishes are packed with amazing flavor and just the right amount of spice.

We went for my Birthaversary in early December. There is only one thing I go here for and that's…read morethe Sea Bass. It was a Saturday night, after 7:00 pm & they were OUT of it. I was beyond disappointed, and while what I had instead was very good, it wasn't what I wanted, or had my taste buds set on. Stuff happens & it is what it is. This was the first tome I've ever been disappointed. The food here is really great. Fried Ravioli, the Italian Relliano, the Lasagna you can have made the way you want to some extent, the Alfredo. My family loved everything they ordered. The lemon blueberry cake is divine. It's a relatively small restaurant with a full bar, a couple of large high-top tables & the rest half booth half chair. I really can't recommend them enough. That they were out of a popular menu item late on a Saturday was just bad luck/planning on my part. I suggest going before 7:30 pm on a Saturday if you want everything to be available; they are only open till 9:00 pm. That was the first time I've ever experienced them being out of anything. It was the holiday season, etc. I really suggest everyone try it - it's worth the drive we make to go there. Edit: they now have a wait list on Yelp. Fantastic!

Fantastic food and even better service…read more This is a casual family friendly dining spot. Lots of room inside. I enjoyed the lunch portion of chicken Parmesan. Perfectly crispy on the outside with sauce and mozzarella cheese on top. We also loved the salmon. Lots of italian wine options, beer, cider and craft cocktails. Abby was our server and did a great job. Joey, one of the owners is absolutely fantastic!

Melissa is our Server, new but very nice and accommodating. The sun was in our face, she asked…read moresomeone to close one of the blinds, it didn't happen so she took it upon herself. House Cosmo is weak??? Trying the Veal Milanese, it was good, not super.

PERFECTION! I have never written a restaurant review before, but the unbelievable service and food…read morewe received at L'Amore in Paradise Valley prompted me to write this one. The food, decor, and ambiance are fantastic. My family and I ate at L'Amore 2 nights in a row, and had we discovered it earlier in our vacation, we would have gone every single night (not kidding). While we've had equally delicious meals at other restaurants (all over the world), we have NEVER experienced such friendly, accommodating and welcoming service as what we received at L'Amore. I said to my husband "this must be what it feels like to be a member of a private club", and he agreed. We have an adult son with autism who will only eat a few dishes at restaurants. I called several restaurants to see if they serve chicken tenders and french fries; ALL of the restaurants we called said no-- until I called L'Amore. When I explained our situation, I was connected to the kitchen, explained our situation, and the chef immediately asked his staff if they had any potatoes to make french fries. (French fries are not on the menu). They said yes, and the chef said they'd be happy to make french fries for our son. When we arrived at L'Amore that evening, the owner/manager came by our table to welcome us. Our server, Sal, could not have been nicer, and addressed our son by his first name all evening. His co-manager assisted our son in accessing his iPad via their WiFi. When we returned the second night, the young male concierge welcomed us by name (even though we hadn't told him our name yet), and both managers visited our table that night. Sal was helpful in navigating the menu, recommended a wine by the glass that is typically only served as a bottle, and was incredibly kind and attentive all evening, without ever being intrusive. My husband and I were so moved by the kindnesses shown to our family. We'll never forget it, and look forward to returning to L'Amore on future vacations. Thank you, L'Amore for rekindling my faith in humanity.

Gary, Once again.....PERFECTION. The food was fantastic,…read morethe ambiance was romantic and buzzy, and our server was extremely attentive. Your establishment is, hands down, top notch. I cannot say enough about how we are always treated like family, not customers. Thank you, we appreciate the love you put into your restaurant. Grade: A++++ -Pete

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

I want to start off by saying the hostess was really what made my experience fantastic! I…read moreoriginally wanted to go here for a dating event, but unfortunately it was sold out so I asked the hostess if I could sit around the area the dating event was located at and she asked me if I wanted to sit with them, I opted not to, but it was still a nice gesture. The server gave great recommendations, especially when we were in between different menu items. We were also so grateful that they were able to put certain items of the dish on the side depended upon our preferences. Unfortunately, there was a girl who walked by who was very sick and we had to endure the experience, but management asked if we wanted to be reseated which we appreciated. The food here is always so amazing especially if you're a gluten-free girl the gluten-free noodles pair very well with the pastas in my opinion. Lastly, right now they have a banana butter cake and that is probably the best thing on their dessert menu! So tasty, just the right amount of banana and crispy on the outside!

6/6/26: absolutely delicious food, service, and ambiance. So effing good. There was plenty of…read moreparking in the lot, and I believe there was even some street parking. The decor is a bit dark, but chic & colorful. Our server, Esmerelda, was fantastic: funny, attentive, polite. There was a guy there who seemed to be the Jack of all trades. He brought us our food, I saw him behind the bar, and even bussing tables. He, too, was friendly & smiley. Cocktails: they had a great selection but we went with plain ol' Cokes. That's okay, we'll partake of their boozy drinks when we visit again. Food: parmesan truffle fries were aah-mazing. I even told Esmerelda they should add a pizza with the garlic aioli. The buffalo mozzarella had a bit of a kick to the sauce; we could have used more toasted bread to dip into it. We ordered the heaven and bianca pizzas. The crust was thinner than normal, which I was happy about, and the flavors of both were delicious. Dessert: despite not finishing the appetizers & pizza (no worries, we thoroughly enjoyed the leftovers!), we opted for a gelato flight. It was divine, and hefty samples. You wouldn't think 4 oz was much, but of gelato, it was plenty. We selected chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel, and mango. If you haven't tried Roma 23, I highly recommend it. Even if you don't live close by, it is worth the drive.

I'm sad to not give this place 5 stars only because their kitchen closes an hour before their…read morelisted close time, which has led us to be turned away twice. When we did manage to get in, we ordered a glass of pinot noir and Pelligrino to drink. The waitress brought out a glass of white wine and insisted this was their pinot noir... even the bartender confirmed. So the staff is NOT wine savvy, I wouldn't trust their recommendations on pairings here either. They didn't have any Pelligrino left, so I ended up getting an arnold palmer. However, when they brought the check out, the Pelligrino was still on the tab and we had to ask them to take it off. We both got pasta, the lasagna and the chicken masala, and a caesar salad. The noodles tasted like it was made in house, which was nice. Chicken was not overly breaded and the sauce was light. The salad had too much cheese but I think some people just like that on their salad. I'm interested to try their pizza at some point in the future, assuming we can make it in time before they close ;)