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    By the Bucket - Tempe

    2.8 (5 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    1 year ago

    Crappy crappy food that's way too expensive for what it is. Fazoli's and Olive Garden are better

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    Literally the worst spaghetti I have ever eaten, and expensive too. I recommend trying their competitors, better prices and better food.

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    Hubby & I had dinner here Friday night. Due to hubby having to work later than normal, I made a…read morereservation for 6:00. We arrived a few minutes early, but were seated right away. All the staff were friendly & welcoming. Our server was prompt to our table. We ordered our usual. Hubby got a beer & I got red sangria. Both were good. We get a full other of the garlic bread without cheese. Their garlic bread is the best garlic bread in AZ! Hubby got the spaghetti with marinara sauce & added 3 meatballs. I got the chicken parmigiana, but on the fettuccine I got Alfredo sauce. All of the food was excellent! The best we have had. The only reason for the 4 stars is all of our empty cups & plates remained on our table until after we left. We even ordered another order of garlic bread to take home after we were done eating, & the dishes remained on the table. I didn't take any pictures since we got the same food I've posted pictures of before.

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    Amazing hidden gem! Penne vodka was perfect - no complaints. Serving size was good, not too spicy,…read morebut not too bland. Would order again. Sangria - I loved it. My friends thought it could have been more "refreshing" (seems more wine heavy but was still delicious to me!) Bread and garlic butter - A must order. So tasty. Ambiance is a little more upscale, but nothing too crazy. I would say perfect for a date night, nice family dinner etc.. Service was great, everyone very friendly.

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    By the Bucket - Tempe - italian - Updated July 2026

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