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    Natalino Italian Restaurant

    4.1 (263 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Parmigiana
    Norm W.

    First time here for lunch. Had the chicken parm with pasta in marinara sauce. Service was great and food was very good. Large open space. All good here.

    Mussels
    Jorge F.

    Stop scrolling and looking for what to eat and get in here! Love finding a new local spot, running around at lunch and busted a u turn to check this one out. Wasn't starving so i got the mussels on the app menu and i almost ordered a second round, huge chunks of garlic and the butter sauce was insane! Everything was very fairly priced and im coming back! Staff was super sweet bar tender wasn't overwhelming but def paid attention to his customers, service was great! The place is pretty big and tables are spaced out pretty good so you can enjoy your company! Secret menu item by the bar keep-"Italian enchilada" - beef Cannellini

    Chicken Alfredo

    Where do I start, amazing food amazing service and the food (did I mention it) was amazing. 10-10 recommend. I will definitely be back.

    Tiramisu
    April A.

    This place was a last minute find. And I'm so glad we came, looks unassuming from the outside and simple inside but the food is worth it. We started with the fried mozza which has such a good breading, and the red sauce was fantastic. Chicken parmigiana was so good and the fresh veggies was a nice change from a pasta side. The smoked chicken rigatoni was amazing, such a smoky flavor. And tiramisu was yummy with a shot of lemonchello. Definitely will be back.

    Sausage and Peppers
    Donata N.

    So first I have to start off saying, I never, never go out for Italian food. Being from a large Italian family it just never compares to what I can have at home. Had a cousin in town from New Jersey to surprise my dad for his 95th birthday. We picked this restaurant strictly based on our last name is Natalino. Arrived about 2 ish on a hot Saturday afternoon for a late lunch / early dinner. THe five of us were the only diners in the restaurant. Red flag, but I kept an open mind. The restaurant isn't very big with a small bar on one side and a semi open kitchen on the other. Drink and appetizer orders taken while we looked over the menu. Normal Americanized Italian offerings. Two eggplant parm, one chicken parm, a sausage and peppers over linguine and a spinach and mushroom ravioli with vodka sauce. Appetizers, a calamari and a bruschetta brought along with a basket of focaccia bread. Calamari had wonderful flavor with a very light breading, but it was a tad chewy. No points deducted because it did have great flavor. Bruschetta topped generously with finely diced tomato studded with lots of fresh garlic and basil. I only tasted the topping and it would be great on fresh pasta as a pomodoro sauce. The star of the show was the focaccia bread. Soft and studded with herbs, I could have made a meal of just the bread, this made my dining experience worth the trip. Entrees brought. My eggplant was thinly sliced, gently fried in seasoned bread crumbs served with a marinara penne. It was good, above average. It's really all I've ever ordered at an Italian restaurant for I don't make it at home. Husband said his sausage and peppers was good but he would have preferred red bell peppers to the green. The vodka cream sauce on the ravioli was outstanding and my SIL said she'd visit again just for that sauce. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to eat Italian, moderately priced, around $15-$20 a person. A value for fresh, restaurant quality food. Shoot the McD's in the same lot charge $15 for a meal. Restroom clean. Eat the focaccia, it's superb.

    Fried Calamari
    Jasleen K.

    This little gem is INSANELY delicious!! The service we had from Francesco was great! He went over the menu and told us about the best and most popular items. This place has a family owned vibe with a casual ambiance. The tables were spread out and there was a nice looking full bar and patio seating outside. We had the calamari which was juicy and moist! They served us some bread which was like a rosemary garlic focaccia, which I wish I could have taken home with me! So good! For entrees we tried the cannelloni special which was delicious! Beef spinach and ricotta served in long pasta tubes and drenched in this yummy vodka sauce, 10/10! The veal Marsala and the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp were all winners too. We also tried the cannolis for dessert which were definitely yummy! Crunchy with the yummiest filling! Will be returning to try the lasagna & pistachio gelato Francesco!! If you want homemade Italian, go to Natalino's!

    Nicole V.

    This restaurant is very authentic. Family owned Italian restaurant. The family works in the restaurant. If you're looking for a good authentic Italian food in North Phoenix this is a place to go. The chicken Parm lasagna the chicken piccata are all amazing how they recommend.!!!

    Rigatoni
    Brad W.

    The rigatoni bolongnese was good, but not great. It lacked seasoning and was bland. The breas was good, but needed some butter included. Also the smoked chicken rigatoni is missing on the delivery menu.

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    Best Italian food and service in the surrounding area! Quick and quality service and food!

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    Kind owner!!!! Friendly Francesco is the best! Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, lobster ravioli with vodka sauce. So delicious! Family owned

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    Had lasagna, nothing special. It needed more flavor. The salad was very fresh. The bread also was okay

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    Ask the Community - Natalino Italian Restaurant

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    It absolutely pains me to have to do this but it's been bothering me for a while and I cannot just…read morelet it slide. I've been coming here religiously for 4.5 years since moving to AZ. My two favorite dishes that never miss are the Lasagna and the Chicken Parm. Like clockwork, it has always been impeccable. Sadly my most recent experience will likely be my last experience. I ordered the Chicken Parm and when it came out there was something missing from my plate. Instead of the usual Rigatoni Pasta with Vodka Sauce there were a couple of stale chunks of potatoes and some sorry looking asparagus spears. I asked the bartender where is the pasta. She responded that it no longer comes with pasta and that I could order some at an additional charge. It was at that moment that I knew I would never return again. Never in my entire life have I ever ordered Chicken Parm at an Italian Restaurant and not have it come with pasta. That is like ordering a hamburger and it doesn't come with a bun. Then they tell you that you are more than welcome to order a bun at an additional cost. It was like the ultimate slap in the face. I understand that businesses are under financial pressure in these tough times. I can assure you though that this restaurant does not suffer from this fate. There is simply zero excuse for this type of behavior from ownership. Their meals are already priced near the top of the market here in Scottsdale, and rightfully so as their food is top tier. But to raise prices and then remove a staple item off of the menu is asinine. Again, I really do not like writing negative reviews for businesses because I am a fellow business owner as well. However the consumer in me cannot stand for this type of treachery. I am sick and tired of paying more and getting less. This is not meant to deter others from experiencing this place. It is meant to let management that loyal customers are dissatisfied with their business practices. Finally, I am not a cheapskate either. I always tip at least 30% which is way above the average. I am not tone-deaf, I sympathize with restaurant staff and wage gaps so every little bit helps in the service industry.

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