I was really excited to go check this place out because I've heard great things about it. The interior was very cute and loved the music, it was very Italian. However, I was a little disappointed with the food. I got the Cesar salad to start off with and thought it tasted funny, but was then told by our server it was because there's anchovies in the dressing. That would've been nice to know ahead of time in case someone is allergic to fish, plus I wouldn't have ordered that salad then. I didn't enjoy my steak Gorgonzola either, which I think has the anchovies in thy sauce too, because that did not taste as good as it sounded in the menu. I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

I went here the other night. It was my first time in. The service was great, very friendly staff. But the food was terrible. Very bland, and with no flavor. The marinara tasted like ketchup. It was very disappointing. I had high hopes. read more

Just ordered pickup and the service was excellent, I got the pasta Tagliani, it was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. Every bite had flavor, the noodles cooked to perfection and the broccoli too... I recommend this place %110!!! read more

Last night, a group of about 30 met in the reserved back room to celebrate a friend's 60 birthday. Our waitress, Nicole, worked half of the room while another waitress worked the other side. Nicole immediately asked us who was all on our ticket as they were separating them at the start. The meal was an appetizer, choice of salad, bread sticks, and 4 entree option for just under $18 per person, beverages not included. Let me say the food was good, and Nicole, our waitress, was great. The party started at 6:00 and by 8:30 some people were looking to cash out as a variety of ages were present, including small children. About 15 minutes later, no tickets and we were told they were separating them. They close at 9:00 and we finally paid at 9:50. At one point, the entry was full of party goers waiting to pay with more spilling outside still waiting. At one point there were 5 employees standing behind the counter. Other than being told that technology doesn't always work, we were told nothing. The staff, including the manager on duty, Mack, were defensive and rude. Rather than offering an apology or explanation, we received an irritated 'thanks for your patience'. Party goers were getting more irritated as staff appeared to do nothing. A comment was made about still being there for breakfast to which a waitress was happy to let us know they are open for brunch. Someone else wanted a drink from the bar while waiting. This was discouraged by staff as it would further complicate getting tickets printed. Mack was asked about giving a discount, but said he couldn't without talking to the owner. We FINALLY did get an actual apology from Mack after paying FULL price for our meals which took between 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours to cash out. I have been in customer service and in no way was the situation handled professionally at all. Your restaurant has a very real opportunity for staff coaching and training. For the record, we still tipped our waitress above and beyond the included group gratuity as it wasn't her fault. read more

My husband and I went to Tagliani's at 59th Ave and Bell Thursday evening. We go to that location because in our opinion the food tastes better at the 59th Ave. restaurant than at the Tagliani's in Peoria, which is much closer to our home. Anyway, our entire meal was exceptional starting with the Zucchini Frittes! The breading was crisp and not greasy, the marinara dipping sauce was so tasty plus we asked for some of their delicious Creamy Garlic dressing to dip into also! Our server was Christine, who was very pleasant, attentive and answered any questions I had about the preparation of our food. We enjoyed our garden salads next and then a basket of delicious bread slices appeared .... I think it was Italian bread with brushed olive oil and Italian seasonings. It was scrumptious! Had to hold back to keep from eating it all before the main entree! I had the hot (not mild, which they had) Italian sausage sandwich with cheese, grilled peppers and onions and my hubby had the meatball sandwich w/cheese and marinara sauce. We sampled each other's meals and both were so delicious! Then we decided to try the cheesecake dessert. Let me tell you, that was the BEST cheesecake either of us ever had, hands down! It was so rich and creamy. It was the perfect finish to our perfect meal. If I could give more stars, I would for the food and the service. We will continue to drive the extra distance to eat at the 59th Ave.Tagliani's. read more

Went to this place for lunch with family today. Wasn't impressed and after going to the one on 83rd and Bell which was a much better experience. Arrived and was seated by host. Drinks brought out quickly, ordered the mussels in rusted garlic sauce, Cesar salad, rigatoni alla diavolo, my wife ordered the mussels in alfredo sauce. I ordered a childs pizza for my son. Had to ask for bread which is usually not requested in Italian restaurants. Server Mary brought bread when requested but with no butter, brought salad and never offered Parmesan cheese. Food came out and compared to the 83rd Ave location it was bland and my son's pizza looked like they had someone training for the first day. The thing wasn't even round. Nonetheless I will be returning to that location. The place was stuffy too. read more

Been here numerous times. Food is five star, service can be 3-5 stars, thus the 4 star rating. Nice ambience but seems like music is forever stuck on Dean Martin. But this is generally my first choice for italian in town (as well as Anzio's). I appreciate the low-carb options of build your own pasta - my standard fare is spaghetti squash with meat sauce, artichoke hearts, and spicy sausage. Often enough to bring some home, especially after indulging in the bottomless garlic bread (not low carb). Calamari is a great starter too. My wife likes the chicken parm, veal marsala, or the salmon. read more

I have been coming here for years. Great Caesar salad, and the only dinner I get anymore is Mama's Favorite (lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, and Chicken Parm. But really, you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

Came in yesterday for Friday dinner, table for two. Ordered happy-hour glass of wine. Ingored us for awhile. They served my wife's soda, said wine would be up shortly. 10 minutes later, asked where's my wine, they said bartender was a little "backed up." 15 minutes later, after appetizers and salad and ordering entrees, still no wine. Asked again. Glass of wine shows up, filled maybe 1/3 full, if that. Another 15 minutes , asked if dinner was coming soon. Second basket of bread given. Bread really dry that night. Another 10 minutes without anyone stopping by our table, we got up to leave. Waitress came by and said, please don't leave - your dinner is "up." Sat back down and she served our entrees. Overall not a good experience. Salad and bread -- the basics -- tasted like they were several days old. Entrees, ravioli and fettucini, pretty good. Service terrible. But the manager came by, apologized and gave us our dinner on the house. I appreciated his sincerity and that he didn't start spewing mumbo-jumbo excuses. Just apologized sincerely and said he wanted us back. We'll give it another try in a few weeks, see if the service is better. read more

Sat outside on the patio last Friday night - they had a wonderful singer who played everything - not so loud that you couldn't talk though. The food was wonderful, service was good and the atmosphere was so nice! Planning to bring a group this weekend! read more

Not impressed. Marinara sauce was blah and tasted canned. Boyfriend's linguini was soggy and salty. Garlic bread was good but couldn't make up for tasteless food. read more

Everything was delicious except the calzone sucked Service is wonderful been coming here for years first time I had bad food Will still come back the food was awesome read more

OMG! Chyna was the best waitress I have ever had! We went to Tagliani's because our usual waitress is out for surgery at cracker barrel. The build your own pasta is amazing. Our waitress was awesome! read more

I've visited this restaurant since moving to Phoenix in 1997. It took me about 6 months driving by it regularly before stopping. The, not one of the, but the best Italian restaurant in the state if not the country. I've driven across the U.S. loads of times and always crave Tagliani when thinking of Italian. There are three Italian restaurants within a mile of our home but we drive the 10 miles to Tagliani. read more

GREAT FOOD! I highly recommend the baked spaghetti - I get it everytime I go there. Reasonably priced and a nice, casual atmosphere.

My Wife and I went with some friends here the other day and were sorely disappointed. We used to come to Tagliani 2-3 times a week but this was our first visit in about 8 months. It was definitely not as we remembered. It literally took an hour for our food and the place only had maybe 3 tables at the time on a Sunday night. The waitress got our order wrong and the food was not even hot, she then failed to offer to take the plate back initially when she delivered the order to our table and asked us if she really wanted us to take it back... We all noticed how the prices had also increased as well. As for another return visit... we'll see. read more

This is a privately owned Italian restaurant. It has been around for years. Great food and very friendly servers. One of the managers is sort of a grump though. The meals are reasonably priced. read more

It was horrible!!!! We waited over an hour and a half to get our food, the food was cold on arrival. Zero seasoning. Tasteless, reminded me of really bad hospital food. I feel so bad we wasted any moments of our life there. Ruined our afternoon!!! read more

A decent Italian place up near Arrowhead that is just OK. Don't be alarmed by the tragically boarded up shopping center. Been there a few times for lunch. Don't get me wrong, it's better than an Olive Garden, but after each time I go there - nothing strikes me much to rush back for my next meal. The insides feature faux brick, with painted on ivy, stacks of wine crates and tomato jars. Oooh, aaah, bleh. Yesterday I had the marinara chicken with tortellini...pretty average. I had a taste of the 14th St. pizza - very good, btw. The pasta chips were ick. They need to stop that, NOW. The service yesterday was OK, a bit long, but OK. A good-sized selection of menu items featuring chicken dishes, pizzas and a build your own pasta thing. Yawn. read more

I ordered a family dinner lasagna, take-out. It says it feeds 2-4, so to be safe, I ordered two orders of them. Got home, opened it, only one order in there. The single serving of lasagna was the size of my very, very small hands (seriously, I have freakishly small hands). It would nicely have fed a single person with a moderate appetite, but nowhere near 2 people or a family. Needless to say, we did not all eat that for dinner. :-( Two of us (females with smaller appetites/stomaches) split it. The lasagna was ok tasting, reminded me of boxed lasagna. The family dinners come a garden salad or caesar. We got the garden salad, which was mostly iceberg lettuce and not really anything else. Family dinners additionally come with a piece of cake, which was actually a generous size (the same as the lasagna), and was the only part of the dinner that was not disappointing. We personally will not be back. I'd suggest eating in, not taking out, and not ordering anything family-sized anything there. read more

We like dining here as a family. It's just an easy Italian spot if you're craving good pasta but not wanting to hit up a surrounding chain. Very reasonably priced. Their garlic bread is very good. The ambiance is a bit eclectic and they have a nice patio. On Fridays they have live music in the (small) bar but if you get a table close by you can listen. Fun! read more

An excellent Italian restaurant with two West valley locations. Pick-A-Pasta is great and usually they have really tasty specials.

I came home to find my wife buried under a pile of books studying away. Neither she, nor myself wished to cook and I thought she could use a break so I set off searching the Yelp app for something new. I came across Cucina Tagliani and the reviews seemed good so I figured what the hell. We arrived and stood by the vacant host station for someone to assist us. The manager came by after a few minutes and seated us. Our waitress came by a short time later to take drink orders. However, since we'd made it in time for happy hour, we just ordered water while we perused the happy hour menu. By the time she returned, we had already chosen our drinks, app, and entrees. She apologized for the slow service and said that it was due to everyone covering every position - busing, waiting, hosting duties. We weren't too bothered about it, but I was starting to get antsy when she arrived. The rest of the service was good. Since Good Eats S. had written a review not 1 hour prior to our arrival, we used theirs as a guide. We both got the Mama's Sampler. We both agreed that the chicken and lasagna were fantastic! However, the fettucine was bland. Maybe more garlic could have brought it to life, but it was still edible. I would order the chicken parm on it's own next time since it is so good. We ordered onion rings for our app. They were good, but not something I would expect at an Italian restaurant. I would certainly order them again, but would also like to try other items on the menu. The garlic bread is plentiful and beats the hell out of Olive Garden's. Flavor is good, and it is cooked perfectly. We ordered an Italian Dream and Monsoon Madness for our drinks. All I can say is that they are strong, but you don't know it until you've had one down. The alcohol sneaks up on you since they are just so fruity and good. Now I know what you're thinking - men don't drink fruity drinks. I figure who cares as long as it is good and gets you the effect you're looking for. These drinks definitely do that. We will be coming back at some point. read more

I went in expecting a very nice Italian dinner, and the food was trying too hard to not have any flavor. I will never go back here again because it was worse than the nastiest Olive Garden in town! read more

I have been going here for maybe ten years. Great place that still serves bread with dinner. Not just ordinary bread but fantastic bread. Everything in the menu is great and it's a place to go and eat when your alone or have a date. Prices are good and the staff are all very friendly. read more

OMG. Since they changed management, this place went way down hill. I can't believe this woman actually argues with the customers! My gnocci was cold and she told me I could either pay half of it and get a free dessert or just take it off the bill. No offer to re do it, no offer to just take it off and dessert. We had a few more instances where there was a problem with our food. ANd she was just a nightmare. They need to replace this witch. We have been going here for years and I will vow to never go back to this location but instead head over to the Arrowhead location where the service is much better. read more

Good ambience, quick service, and above all great tasting food. The prices are competitive too. I was a fan of Olive Garden until a Professor I once worked for took me out for lunch to this place. I would never return to Olive Garden anymore because these people make the dishes tastier and the portions are larger than Olive Garden's. My wife, who was a bigger fan of Olive Garden agrees with me. I would especially recommend the Eggplant Parmesan and the Spinach Manicotti. The Enggplant Parmesan is usually on their discounted "specials" menu. Tip: Try to find one of the coupons they send out in newspapers. read more

Great italian restaurant. I've been coming here for years. I usually get the build a bowl pasta. I love that you can get spaghetti squash as a substitute for regular pasta. The staff is also very friendly. read more

LOVE Tagliani's!! Try the Saltimbocca it's delicious!!! Better than Olive Garden and cheaper than Carabbas. Although carabbas is still better, imo read more

called ahead and took our dogs here. they set up the outside patio for us along with many water bowls for all the pooches. All I ate was their desert pizza cookie which was just ok. the bread they bring out as a complimentary snack was yummy though so I'm excited to try their actual food next time I go. Nice place and friendly service. read more

This place was absolutely disgusting. My fiancé and I went here because someone told us it was amazing - apparently they were delusional. First off, the service was not good. Our waiter kept disappearing for long stretches of time and when he did come around, he wouldn't stop scratching the side of his face. We ordered and then had to wait a rather long time before our food was actually done. I've had lots of Italian food in my life and this was not Italian. It was some poor excuse for a knock-off cuisine. The alfredo sauce was runny and on it's last leg, the noodles were over cooked and the bread was just nasty. I tried out the tiramisu for the sake of review and it was just as bad. The flavor was off, it didn't even taste like espresso and there were no lady fingers in it as with a traditional cake. It was worse than some store bought knock-off and I honestly considered asking for a refund. We asked the waiter and they said they make the sauce in batches and keep it for days. I have no idea why they can't make it any fresher than that. It was almost $40 for the two of us and not even worth a penny. I am never coming here again and unless you have no taste buds, I advise you stay away. You can get much better quality food at Carrabbas which is just down the street a ways. read more

We went here for my Birthday dinner. It was a nice big booth, plenty of room to relax! We didn't feel crowded like in a lot of places. Our server was great! Friendly and attentive. (Thank you Anne Marie!) The food was delicious! I had the Pasta Tagliani. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. ( not over cooked) for a birthday dessert we were served Bread Pudding. I thought I didn't like bread pudding... I was wrong. This was great! Even as stuffed as I was... I had my fair share of the warm comfort dessert! Yum! read more

It's a good neighborhood Italian. Not gourmet but it's a good combination of value and quality. Generally we like to cook our own sauce at home. But when we're pretty much being lazy, it's a good enough getaway. You just need to order the half portions and that's plenty. The wine selection could be a little more extensive, but it does ok. I just get a kick at the total spectrum of excellent to poor reviews. Different strokes... read more

I think this place gets the nod because there isn't a whole lot of Italian on that side of town with a family vibe. I compare this place to an Olive Garden without the American"ized" twist. Happy hour is decent and the sauces for everything are high quality. The shrimp parm is something that I haven't seen very often and it is phenomenal. I also really liked the eggplant ans shrimp appetizer. This is like a once a month place. read more

I've been going to this location for over 10 years! Best calamari fritti in town! And try the spicy sausage rigatoni, you won't be disappointed! And lastly, if you're trying to watch the carbs a bit, you can substitute spaghetti squash for your 'noodle' choice. It does cost a little extra, but it's worth it! read more

My son and I have been eating here for years and it is consistently enjoyable. We always get their pasta with meat sauce, a half portion is enough for the both of us. Their house made italian dressing is so good I could almost drink it ! The prices are right and the servers are always efficient, but our waitress today was especially awesome. Being in the restaurant industry myself I especially appreciate good service, and it's not always easy to find. Katie was spot on and really sweet, wish there were more like her ! read more

Outstanding linguini with clams in garlic butter sauce. It was made just right and feels like home cooking. Very tasty garlic bread as well. They also have many true Italian items on the menu that you wouldn't find in pseudo Italian places (e.g. Olive Garden), but some items can be pricy. Option to customize pasta. Service is ok, nice decor inside but it's more of a eatery than a 1st class restaurant. I would go back when I crave for some real Italian food. read more

We used to really like the food here so decided to try it again, especially since we found online where kids eat free. There was a little bit of a hassle when we got the check, but ended up getting that removed. However, we were still charged for our kid's drinks when the menu specifically said they were included with the meals. The antipasto salad we got was not filled with "meats" as described, but rather a small portion of only pepperoni and the dressing had an unusual after taste. The alfredo sauce was real bland, chicken parmesan too thin and mainly breading. When we reached out to the manager, never heard a word back so obviously customer service isn't such a priority here. We will never go back. read more

This place is not as good as it used to be. Not to mention, their prices have increased and their portions have decreased. Service is poor and the cleanliness of the place is questionable... I miss the way it used to be. I will not go out of my way to come here anymore. :( read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The food is always prepared just exactly how you'd expect. The options are great. Love coming here