The food and service were top notch as always. We were even able to take advantage of a BOGO…read morespecial. But, we were disappointed with the Yelp app. We have used it numerous times to get on the wait list at Vito's. For some reason the app did not offer that option this time so we had to phone the restaurant.

New to the area and headed out to find great Italian food. And I found it. Boy did I find it…read more There are a few Vito's in the Phoenix area, and all had great reviews and photos that made my mouth water. Ultimately I chose the Mesa store because it was the original and I wanted to see Mesa. We started with a basic garlic cheese bread appetizer and it was great. The calamari was tempting but we'll save that for next time. Wife ordered fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and I ordered the usual Chicken Parmesan which came with a side of pasta. It was actually a harder choice than usual because I walked thru the restaurant before I ordered and so many dishes looked good, as did the pizza. But I went with the usual. Let's start with the wife, which truly speaks to the five stars because she frankly doesn't love Italian food. She eats it when I beg. And she loved it. She actually proactively mentioned she wanted to go back. That's like 7 stars right there it's so abnormal. I agree with her. The chicken parm was fantastic. Amazing. To top it off, our server was great and when I mentioned we were new to the area and it was our first trip she was so nice telling us the history of the original and the other stores, and the manager later stopped by to continue that conversation as the server told her we were new. I mentioned that I live closer to the Scottsdale store, and she said it's the same food and I'll like it just as much. I'll have a hard time deciding which shop to return to - it might be worth the drive to the original just for the ambiance, but I'll give the other a try soon because it was just that good! 5 stars. Or 7 if you ask my wife.

The salmon was exceptional! The wait staff was professional and service was excellent.read more

Stopped in for a Friday lunch, I chose the 1/2 sandwich/salad, I got the toasted Italian sub and…read morethe Gorgonzola Salad's. Both were excellent, salad came first. This was paired with an excellent glass of Malbec. The food, service and atmosphere never disappoint.

Mostly scratch kitchen with items for sale that are imported from Italy, so non GMO! They also have…read morein-house made pasta, meatballs and such that you can take home to cook. Food like you would get in the old country. 5 stars!

Huge sandwiches and definitely shareable! Everything was super yummy and made fresh. It's a small…read moreplace, so seating can be hard to find when it's packed, but it's usually packed for a reason because the food is THAT good haha! They also have a little store where you can purchase pasta, drinks, and other goodies. Their sparkling water is yummy too! The employees were also super nice and friendly. Definitely a spot worth checking out! My favorite part was the baseball cookies!! They had dbacks, Mets, and Yankees !

Food was amazing & the service was very good I did like the atmosphere great place to experienceread more

Baci has been on my list to try for a while. Have heard very good things and read great reviews…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype for me. The menu was large, with tons of classic Italian options. Pastas, entrees, seafood - the classics. I tried the Chicken Parm sandwich. It's small! Requested peppers on top and they were barely cooked. I tried others dishes amongst our party and everything was just okay IMO. Limited drink menu and no draft beers available either. It's not a large space, yet the service was very slow. We had to flag our server multiple times. Additionally, the kitchen took a very long time. Maybe it was just an off night, but a lot of waiting. I really enjoyed the ambiance inside. A very homey feel to the whole place. Reminded me of restaurants growing up. I would give it another shot and try other dishes off the menu. But overall, didn't meet my expectations.

The food was very good as well as the service. Will visit…read moreagain to celebrate a special occasion.

A friend of ours loves this place and wanted us to try it out! It certainly did not disappoint!!…read moreOur bartender/server Mark, went above and beyond to take care of us today. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a nice bottle of Chianti and had the Bread board for starters, then enjoyed the Drunken Mussels, and Cheese ravioli with Vodka sauce! The manager brought us extra bread to finish the appetizer we ordered. Mark never let our glasses sit empty and kept our water glasses full. He polished all the wine glasses out of the dishwasher and kept the back bar sparkling!! He's an asset to Sam and Luca!! My friends and I will be returning for Wine Wednesday with 25% off bottles! The ambiance is very clean and welcoming as well!! What an enjoyable experience we had!!

I've been going to RigaTony's for over 21 years, dating back to their Arizona Avenue location. It's…read moreone of those places I keep coming back to because the food is consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is their fresh Antipasto Salad and warm Ciabatta bread. I highly recommend ordering a side of their scampi butter for the bread. Yum! This visit, I had the Baked RigaTony, and my daughter ordered the Deep Dish Lasagna with marinara sauce. Both dishes were excellent--hot, flavorful, and generously portioned. They also have great weekday lunch specials. The Chicken Cutlet Picatta is another favorite of mine. Great food, friendly service, and a restaurant that's been a longtime favorite of mine. I highly recommend it! Don't forget to sign up for the Devoted Diner Program to earn rewards and discounts!

1st time visitor Food was very good…read moreService was friendly and relatively quick Gets busy and popular If you liked Bell Italia in Ahwatukee/ Chandler, you will like RigaTonys Great family restaraunt Worth a visit, but make sure you reserve ahead of time

Pretty busy on Wednesday @ 5:30. Seated immediately. Would have preferred booth with less light…read moreshining in our eyes but it all worked out ok. Our server was very sweet and efficient. Ordered a glass of Chianti for me. Hubs and I shared large Caesar salad and spicy specialty medium pizza. Both were absolutely delicious and 9/10. Especially enjoyed the buttery croutons, thin yummy crust, sauce and fresh generous toppings. I visited restroom and it was clean and well-stocked. Very important for any eating establishment. Noticed a separate large area for group seating. Good to know. We are yearly AZ visitors and plan on coming here again. Highly Recommend! ~EG Eats

Just okay - we went for happy hour and I'm not sure if I'd go back. The bacon wrapped scallops were…read moregood but the garlic bread only tasted like toasted bread there was no flavor to it. The drinks are limited if you don't like sweet drinks so I paid full price for a cocktail off the list. When the bill came the price of the cocktail in the receipt was different than was was in the menu on the table. The waitress did change it but a customer shouldn't have to tell you the price is incorrect. The service was good. She checked on us frequently. There was nothing special about the restaurant so I wouldn't go here for date night but I did see other couples there for date night. It's a decent family restaurant.

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

So we have passed by this place dozens of times taking the dog to vet, Starbucks, or bringing grand…read morekids to get hair cuts in the same plaza and always said "hmm we should try this place". Of course it was always during the day when they weren't open and it was quickly forgotten. Finally the universe brought us nearby while we were on our way to dinner to another restaurant and the lightbulb went off "what about that Italian place near XXXX" and the rest was history. My goodness are we happy we had that epiphany because we just found our new favorite Italian joint. First off the service was fantastic and that was all courtesy of Sal. He is very knowledgeable and just cool about everything he says and does. It's like you're having dinner at his house. He just wants you to have the best experience without any pressure because he knows the food will deliver. I know It's so annoying to ask for recommendations but he didn't seem bothered by it at all. In fact he encouraged it and after taking his recommendation i understand why he was so confident. This place is just so damn good. Starting with the bread, it was fresh, warm and delicious. We had the soup (tomato basil) and summer salad special which were both great. Onto the entrees, the lasagne bolognese and the eggplant parm with ravioli instead of the sautéed spinach as recommended by Sal. Both were so DELICIOUS. The eggplant parm was light and flavorful which the lasagne was dense but packed with so much goodness. It was a lot of food so we had to take most to go, which will be another 2-4 meals for us. We finished with a chocolate peanut butter mousse dessert which was the cheery in top of a great meal. I'm so happy fate brought us here. I can't wait to go back.

My wife and I decided to escape the heat and house and go to Happy Hour…read more We sat at the bar since there was no one there and the day shift bartender was so friendly. After enjoying a drink we settled on the Italian fries, which are addictive they come parm, truffle, parsley and a special aioli served hot it's just incredibly good. Each ordered our own pizza, my wife the pepperoni and I the Margarita done Napoletana style. They were amazing, dough was soft, easy chew, sauces were incredible. We both agreed this place has moved to near the top of pizza places in NE Mesa. What is incredible is no one was there, we had the whole place to ourselves, which we couldn't believe no one was there for a happy hour on a Friday. We will be back soon, you should try it, well worth it.

Came two nights in a row. Last night it was just appetizers, but the food was so good. We had to…read morecome back tonight for dinner. We had gnocchi and it was phenomenal. The garlic cheese bread was the perfect accompaniment. And of course, we had to have the lemonchello cake again. This restaurant is amazing. Good thing I live in another state or I could weigh 500lbs!

The wine selection is wonderful and a nice variety. The food is delicious and the service was…read moregreat.

We visited the Natural History Museum and needed a gluten free lunch option. Il Vinaio is about 1/2…read moremile away from the museum. The owner greeted us warmly and spoke passionately about the menu. We enjoyed interacting with her. We ordered an antelope burger (med rare) with side salad and a gluten free grilled cheese and tomato soup. Both were incredibly satisfying. The food was perfectly prepared and we finished every bite! With such delicious food and wonderfully friendly owner, I was surprised more people weren't beating down the doors to eat at this restaurant! But it does have a dated "old school steakhouse" vibe inside, which isn't exactly the ambiance preferred by our younger generations. We thought it was great, though. Give Il Vinaio a chance! You won't regret it.