Gary, Once again.....PERFECTION. The food was fantastic, the 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 read more

L'Amore Italian Restaurant - Yummy Chicken Parm!! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely loved the warm cozy ambiance of the place! We came for their Valentine's dinner and enjoy the live music and the rose was a nice touch. The food was edible but nothing really stood out outside of the romantic atmosphere, service and live music. read more

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You know I love my Italian food, it always brings me back to growing up in Milano and the simple (not simple, but unadulterated foods) that I grew up with and still cook. Fads like chili on everything only serve one purpose, to demolish traditional recipes to align with the now predominant "heat" in everything! We came to celebrate a birthday and have a nice dinner: mission accomplished! Started the evening with cocktails and S.pellegrino water as always. The "Knucklehead" cocktail is bourbon based with bitters and pear liqueur; I had to try the "I'll Guav Another" and Yes, I had another, it's very more-ish :) The service was excellent and our server was on point with descriptions of dishes and the continued service. The ambiance was very similar to restaurants back in Milano, noisy because people were chatting and having a good time. Thankfully there were no sports TV's close by making for a very pleasant evening out. I had the pasta alle vongole (clams) that was very tasty; I would have liked a bit less oil and fresh parsley on top, but I honestly ate the whole thing and even mopped up the lemon and white wine sauce with the crusty bread they served. We call it "fare la scarpetta" in Italian. The other diners had a chicken dish that looked good too but I didn't taste them, was too engulfed in my pasta... We had a really good meal, the company was great, and we left well sated. Will be back when on their side of town ! read more

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So we have passed by this place dozens of times taking the dog to vet, Starbucks, or bringing grand kids 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. read more

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We dined here yesterday for our 50th anniversary! Never been before and this was one of the nicest experiences we've ever had! Restaurant is lovely on the inside and the food was FANTASTIC! My wife had the fish special and I had veal saltimboca which was done to perfection! Our server Tim was super nice and very attentive! Great guy; even the owner was cruising the dining room helping with serving and checking in on us! Not at all super expensive either and the owner Greg comped my wife's dessert when he found out it was our anniversary! What a wonderful experience and we'll be back for sure! read more

Very much an Italian restaurant meets American neighborhood. Do not go expecting Little Italy or fine dining but the service is the rub your shoulders and call you "honey" type with Italian (American) comfort food. read more

The perfect cozy authentic Italian spot! I have been here a few times now and I haven't had a bad thing to on the menu. The service is phenomenal - everyone is super helpful and gives great recommendations. Highlight menu items: tortellini, cannelloni, sea bass. You also can't go wrong with any of their desserts. read more

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Best restaurant in Arizona hands down! Not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere is as well! You can tell the owner puts his heart & soul into this place. It's so hard to find places that still make everything from scratch! The service is always top notch as well. read more

Nice atmosphere, good food friendly team Great pasta and loved the welcoming breads fresh and hot read more

Be careful with this place. We had dinner there on May 30th, 2026 and I got a very bad food poisoning. I think I got it from steamed mussels, because that was the only dish I eat by myself. Everything else we ordered I shared with my husband and he was fine. read more

One of the Best Italian restaurants in the valley. for food, service and ambiance! Greg the owner is always there to make sure you enjoy your dining experience. On your first time there he will make you feel like a regular patron. Paul read more

The place was packed, but my part of 5 found a spot at the bar. Madison was such a wonderful host. She was attentive and friendly the entire night. I enjoyed the live performer entertaining us the whole night. Such a good experience. From my roasted pepper soup to my GF black garlic shrimp and sausage dinner, excellent! 10/10 I would highly recommend this location. read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday celebration, and boy was it crowded! The service could have been better but the food makes up for it! All of it came out quick as well . read more

Nestled in a little plaza near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve is this gem! We truly loved our experience here. The restaurant is decently sized-- with half of it being reserved for dining and the other half for bar seating. We had reservations and were seated in the dining area, and were greeted with the sounds of live music in the bar area. That truly made the experience top notch for me! Our server was friendly and prompt, and explained the specials in great detail. It was obvious his passion for the restaurant and dishes that were served as he promised you couldn't go wrong with anything you ordered. Upon ordering we received fresh bread and butter and it was perfectly crunchy on the outside and warm & soft on the inside. Didn't get a picture because we ate it so fast! I wasn't feeling pasta that night (shame on me lol) so I opted for a chicken Caesar. It was amazing! The croutons were seasoned to perfection and I enjoyed the thinly sliced chicken. A Caesar salad is so simple yet some restaurants still get it wrong. That was not the case here! My husband went for the lasagna bolognese and the sauce was the most incredible bolognese I've ever had! I will definitely be back to order that for myself! All their dessert options sounded amazing, but we opted for the flourless chocolate cake. It was so rich and decadent and the perfect little slice for us two to share. Our server even brought a Kahlua caramel sauce that was served with a different dessert for us to try. Dare I say our new favorite Italian spot?! We will definitely be back! read more

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Tried this place for the first time. The service was excellent. We had a reservation but it wasn't crowded on a Wednesday night. We were greeted and seated immediately. Very friendly staff. They have a pretty big wine and drink menu but we don't drink so you will have to try it yourself . The meals come with soup or salad. We got the salad which was nice. They have an interesting blue cheese dressing but it seems very Mediterranean. I tasted my wife's salad because I don't like blue cheese but I liked the dressing. You also get free warm bread! It was delicious. Lots of restaurants charge for bread now so I definitely appreciate the extras you get here. My wife got the clam linguine which was excellent. I got the spaghetti bolognese which was very good but it seemed more like a marinara sauce with meat in it instead of a richer bolognese sauce like I was expecting. The flavor was still good and I ate every bite. For dessert we shared the limoncello cake. It's got a great taste and has coconut flakes and blueberry sauce on top. The restaurant is fairly big with an outdoor patio and a romantic atmosphere inside. Sorry no photos (I forgot) read more

Really liked this place. It is small but cozy. Locally owned. Had a great meal and would definitely go again.

Excellent food! Couldn't make the pasta any better! Great service and nice ambience Place is located a little further out than most others but worth it. read more

L'Amore Italian Restaurant - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came in on a Tuesday night for a Galentine's dinner. L'Amore has great reviews and our friend had heard great things. Our server seemed extremely uncomfortable all night. Seemed annoyed when we asked him to repeat a special, didn't remember who had ordered what, dropped the bill and immediately turned his back. FYI they don't split checks. The drinks list was clearly intended to be a holiday cocktails special sheet but was still offered in February. Which Gives the impression of little thought or effort. Ordered the partridge in a pear tree and it was so sweet I couldn't drink it. Traded with a friend who got the cranberry blitzen and that was boozy and not sweet at all. The soup was good but it just tasted like store bought chicken noodle soup with rice instead of noodles. The eggplant parmesan was far from any other I've ever had. It didn't have a breaded coating, it was smothered in sauce with some cheese, and was on a huge bed of spinach. The flavor wasn't bad but it wasn't prepared the way eggplant parmesan usually is and it also was not cooked... the eggplant was still hard. It was very busy/crowded so maybe the kitchen was rushing to push orders out? The owner did come by once and I did see him scanning and seemed present. Overall: Not sure what all the hype is about? read more

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The food was great! I had a fish stew with pasta and my husband had eggplant scallopine . Also tremendously good, as was the bruschetta and the cáprese salad. Can hardly wait to go back. It's fascinating to watch the wait staff work together to turn over a 10-person table to get ready for the next party. They are pros. It can be a little loud unless you are tucked into a corner. Service w as excellent. They did lose our reservation after having confirmed it but they got us seated on a very busy night. read more

The food is phenomenal, the service friendly & efficient and the ambiance busy but lovely. I had the baked ziti and my friend had the lamb ragu special - both amazing! Delicious bread and a nice wine list rounded out the meal. And so fun to see the family who owns L'amore laughing and having a good time together even in the chaos of an EXTREMELY busy Saturday night! I'll be back with others! read more

We have been here many times. We generally enjoy this restaurant but we came here during the Phoenix Open and they were very busy and ran out of several dishes we came for. We are vegetarian. We had no idea their marinara sauce has beef stock in it so we unfortunately were limited to only a few of the white sauce pastas. We had never been informed this before so that is also concerning. read more

Our first time here- what an excellent experience! Service was amazing- food was fantastic and loved the ambiance! I left my sunglasses on the table and I received a phone call letting me know/ We will definitely be back soon!! read more

It's a guaranteed wonderful meal and cozy old world vibe at L'Amore! We love to double date here with our grown kids. There's always something new on the menu as well as old favorites. read more

My boyfriend and I went on Valentine's Day and oh what fun we had!!! Delicious flavorful food, a very kind server and service was just spot on! We will be coming back for more special occasions and our date nights, we loved it and can't wait read more

Cozy place with a warm welcome. The service was on point, and the vibe was just what I needed. Thanks for the great experience!

Food and service always amazing!!!! Chicken piccata and seafood salad always good as well as daily specials!

We have been looking for a great Italian restaurant since Tomaso's closed. So guess what, we found it here. This is a family owned restaurant and you could tell they paid special attention to detail. It was so good. To top it off, the fresh cannoli at the end of the meal just put it over the top. I hardily recommend this restaurant. read more

This restaurant is absolutely divine. The food is splendid, full a flavor and cooked to perfection. The lasagna is a must try. The black garlic shrimp is very mid and my order only came with three shrimp. In my opinion it should come with more for the menu highlighting it being a shrimp dish. Baked Ziti with Sausage in my opinion was the best I've ever had. The sauce was full of flavor and made to perfection. For appetizers, the calamari was superb and I highly recommend. I personally could not find the dessert menu online but, to finish off the night with dessert, the flourless chocolate cake is a must try. This place is perfect for date night or even dinner with the whole fam. read more

L'Amore Italian Restaurant - Baked Ziti with Sausage - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this place, old school Italian. Best bread and the marinara sauce so good! I need to try something other than the Cioppino, it's just so good I keep getting it! read more

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We had a great family experience at L'Amore! They brought us right in and sat us at a table. Our server Nolan provided us with top notch service and was extremely attentive! The meals and cocktails were very delicious, and the ambiance was perfect! Alll in all, it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to others! read more

Great place for amazing Italian food in central Phoenix. Especially since Mora went out. This place is amazing. From service to food!

We had such a great dining experience here! Michelle helped us secure a reservation, although we opted for bar seats when we arrived. We enjoyed getting to know the vibrant and friendly Madison, who was so welcoming and attentive. The food was incredible. I had the rigatoni with sausage, and my husband had the cioppino special. Both were absolutely delicious. Then we enjoyed the banana bread pudding for desert, which was equally incredible. The experience was enhanced by live music which was lovely. The place was packed, and rightly so. We will definitely be returning. read more

Great atmosphere, amazing food. Everything tasted authentic and full of flavor, and the space has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. read more

Not for kids. Men's RR decor is in poor taste. Wait for food till longer than it should. Outside patio was nice. read more

We were in town for a board meeting and L'amore was able to accommodate a large group (we had 18!) Located at the end of shopping complex, L'amore offers indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated inside. I opted for the short rib risotto special. The short rib was braised and shredded easily. The flavor was sweet and tangy and melted in your mouth. The risotto was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. As my starter, I selected the French onion soup. The onions were translucent and the broth had flavor without being overpowering. Bread is offered for the table - we loved the crustiness of the loaf and it was consistently delivered warm. The staff were very kind and juggled our party with ease. read more

L'Amore Italian Restaurant - French onion Fresh Home-Made Soups Daily - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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AExcellent atmosphere, great service. My wife ordered halibut with lemon caper sauce, fish dry and all you could taste was lemon capers mostly just capers. Mussels were metalic tasting I ate like 4. Wife managed three bites of fish, spinach had a burnt taste to it (was inedible) pasta side was served cold and flavorless. We let the manager know, he wanted to know if we wanted to take it home, I said no I wouldn't feed it to my dog. He still charged $55.00 for fish that my wife could only eat maybe two bites of. We will never return. Oh and pizza crust sucked, too much flour, Burnt on bottom. We will never return. Place needs new manager and definitely new cook. Neighbors shrimp scampi smelled very fishy, they need to rinse shrimp in salt brine or vinegar to kill bacteria on shrimp before cooking. read more

First time trying this spot was for my girlfriends birthday and it was wonderful. Ambiance in the restaurant is a little dimly lit and perfect for date night. The servings are large and their drinks are great: I highly suggest trying the chicken parmigiana and the French onion soup! Staff was extremely attentive, constantly checking on our table and refilling waters/drinks. They even gave my girlfriend a nice little birthday treat, which was unexpected but a great way to end the night! read more

L'Amore Italian Restaurant - Fresh Home-Made Soups Daily - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great dining experience for us at L'Amore. Food was excellent and service fantastic. I recommend this place for Gluten-free diners. Our server was knowledgeable, clear, and proactive. She listed what could be modified and what could not be safely modified. We had a very enjoyable evening. My husband said it was the best lasagna he had had in years. It is a pleasure to find such a gem of a restaurant. read more

My friend and I wanted to step out of our comfort zone and try new place for us, local restaurant that we could become regulars at (we live close by). I pass this restaurant a lot and read all the reviews, especially how friendly the owner Greg is. I made 7:15 Saturday night Open Table reservations. When we arrived, the parking lot was filled, laughter from the restaurant was loud (good thing)... customers having a great time. When we entered the place was filled. We were greeted and seated. Larry was our server... very nice but stop leaning on our table with your hands and talking over our food. Off the top of things I noted and will change when I return because the food was excellent. I would request a table against the wall, not in the middle of the floor that the servers, hostess and customers constantly squeezed through to get by, almost knocking our my cocktail a couple of times... super annoying to ME! In addition I noticed the restaurant was filled with loyal customers, Greg would greet all the locals and people against the wall... did not give us the time of day passed 5 times, I caught eye contact, no interaction at all... hummm maybe we were sitting at the "newbie table" My friend and I ordered cocktail while looking over the menu, the first round of Cosmo. and Martini were EXCELLENT, but my 2nd Cosmo was horrible sent it back... did they change bartenders. Food wise: we ordered the Beef Carpaccio, Mussels, Lasagna and Eggplant Parmesan. All the food was EXCELLENT. the weakest was the Carpaccio, but next time I would try the Calamari. I want to a local place that my friend and I can go to... I would love to become one of the regulars here... but? Atmosphere: good. Service: good. Food: excellent. read more

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While the food was really good and the experience was very pleasant, I did have a very negative outcome. I ordered a piece of the flour less chocolate cake. I asked our server what was in it if there is no flour, and she said she did not know, but that the cake was really good. I got the cake to go, brought it home and refrigerated it to have the next day. I had it and app 4 hrs later I started feeling sick to my stomach. All night long and into yesterday I had it coming out of both ends, severe body aches and fever and lost 5 lbs. Today I am functioning but still having off and on stomach pains, diarrhea and it feels like someone is squeezing my intestines. I was told that a big part of flour less chocolate cake is eggs, and they feel I got food poisoning and salmonella from eggs that could of well been bad. So I probably will not return to this restaurant for this reason. read more