I had the Italian Beef sandwich but replaced the Sweet Peppers with Hot Peppers. It was delicious! I usually have to go to Portillos when I have an Italian Beef craving, but my friend and I agreed this was way better than Portillos. I'm not sure if they offer the sandwich dipped, though. (The au jus was on the side). Next time I will ask. Also, I had a small and it was still plenty filling for lunch. It doesn't come with a side, but I didn't need it and found the sandwich satisfying on its own. read more

Apache Junction is way out of my normal part of town, yet the next time I am out this way, I am coming back to Paladino's, formerly known as Dino's. I had the spaghetti & meatballs special for $9.99 and it was awesome. Didn't expect a giant plate of pasta with two huge meatballs and two hearty slices of garlic bread. The salad was also really good with tomatoes and black olives. My only regret is not also getting some pizza, which looks great. Will find a reason to return, despite being nearly 50 miles from home! read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Spaghetti & Meatballs special $9.99! - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Food was late, got food before drinks, talked to chef. His name was Rick something? All he did was make excuses. Said he was short staffed that someone didn't show up. Finally got food 25 minutes later! No apologies, no discounts no anything. Pizza crust was raw. read more

Dino's is a great place to support a local business, and is available through Doordash. The new location has allowed me to frequent in their establishment more as the old location was very small. Their pasta dishes are what I usually order, but I do also enjoy their salad as the greens are nice and fresh. Service is usually pretty great, though can be a little slower. Good food is worth the wait, so I don't mind! read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Chicken Marsala Dinner - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Came in tonight to have my anniversary dinner the service was terrible. The food had no taste I will not be back again. The servers were just all walking around. They didn't even notice my drink needed a refill. This was a horrible place for my 43rd anniversary. I don't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great service, loved their meatballs. Nice home cooking reminding me of grandma's meals.

We found this place while staying in Apache Junction for a month. It seems to be a busy family-owned cozy restaurant. We went twice while in town including Valentine's Day. I can't say enough about the dishes we had. All had amazing favors. I highly recommend the Alfredo fettuccini with added shrimp. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Service is good. Food is better than the national chains, it's the best pizza I've had in Apache Junction.

Service was really worth mentioning and the food was very tasty as well!! There might be a wait but it's worth it. read more

The food is amazing! The filet steak dinner is awesome! The fried shrimp are the best I have ever had. All of their sandwiches are amazing and plentiful. Their pasta dishes are delicious and you get a salad & garlic bread with them. Pizzas are awesome! If you have room, try one of their Italian desserts too! You can't beat the atmosphere of this local Italian restaurant! It's a must see and eat place to visit! Service is great & the owners are wonderful! I give it 5 stars! Yummy! read more

While visiting Apache Junction, a place not typically renowned for its culinary delights, my family and I decided to try Paladino's for lunch. What a pleasant surprise! From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance was welcoming, and the service we received was top-notch. The menu had a great variety of options, and each dish we ordered was served with care, tasted absolutely delicious, and was priced fairly. It's not every day you find a gem like this, especially in an unexpected location. Paladino's truly stands out as a must-visit restaurant. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping by for a meal. It's definitely worth the visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Apache Junction. Look for the Naughty chair. read more

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Excellent food & good customer service are top at this establishment. A little eatery with big food surprises! Love the pizza and spaghetti. Nice side salad too. I promise they won't disappoint you. My mouth is watering just writing this!! read more

Food was excellent but waitresses was not very pleasant. They could do away with the paper cups too. They make a place look cheap. read more

Pasta was amazing Pizza was amazing BUT the star of the show was our server. . . Jennifer made the experience over the top!!! read more

Everything there is so good and tasty. I'm especially fond of the Italian beef. I'm from Chicago and I had a fast food restaurant, so I know a good beef sandwich when I taste one. The service was excellent. Server came by a few times to check on us. It's a neighborhood ambiance. Very "Chicago" paraphernalia and I love it. Going back on Sunday read more

Racheal our waitress Was superb , our food was out of this world delicious !!! Highly recommend this place!!!! read more

I've lived in Arizona for 9 years. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs. I'm moving back to Chicago, so I figured I'd try Dino's finally. They have limited indoor seating due to CoVid. No masks or gloves, but they do offer sanitizer. The establishment is family owned and I love that! I miss these type of places from Chitown. I tried a Chicago style hotdog and it was excellent!! 5/5. It's a true Vienna hot dog with cucumbers, tomato, mustard, peppers if you want them, onions, celery salt, and a poppy seed hot dog bun! It was just as good as Portillos... a Chicago chain that has gone nationwide. The pizza comes in 2 sizes. Now if you are looking for a true Chicago pizza... this isn't it. I didn't see deep dish, but Chicago does have a thin crust pizza too that is cut into squares. This pizza was regular thickness pizza... like Digiorno. That being said... the taste was excellent! The sauce has a sweet but very tasty essence about it. All the meat and vegetables seemed fresh. The pizza was awesome. The only thing I wish is they had a deep dish (if they do I apologize for missing it). Overall it's a modest establishment that is underwhelming from the outside but the food is one of the better places in Apache Junction. I'd say their hotdog is the best one I've had on this side of the valley. The pizza was very very good and among the best I've had in AZ. I find AZ pizza to typically be bland or way to greasy. This was neither. I highly recommend you check this place out and support the family owned business!!! They have $5 Italian beef sandwiches. I didn't get to try them but people were raving about them. Judging from the other food I have no doubt it's worth trying!! read more

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If you want homemade delicious Chicago based Italian food you need to come here. 5 for everything we got. They have large portions. They don't skimp on the meat in the sandwiches. I forgot to take a pic of our fried ravioli and we were halfway done eating our cannolis when I took the pics of them. The place is kinda small. Thursday night at 6pm and they are packed. Get here early. Nothing extra special in the decore here but I come for the food not the decorations. The ambiance has small town good eats vibe. Waitress was great! We will definitely be back! read more

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I don't have enough praise for this Family restaurant. The food is incredible. The eggplant Parmesan and lasagna is prepared fresh; and seasoned perfectly, and your palette will know it! The dinner and sandwich portions are huge. It's worth the drive to Apache Junction, no matter where you live in the "Valley of the Sun". The spirits are very reasonably priced, but PLEASE be sure to have a "designated driver" because they are not "chintzy" with the alcohol content. Whew! read more

Good food, cozy ambience, easy parking. Very nice owner. This place is a hidden gem of Apache Junction. It is a white collar Italian food with a blue collar price. If you're looking for a tasty Italian food, ensure to check this place out!! read more

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Place looked nice. Waitress was efficient, but didn't check back to make sure our meal was properly prepared. Ordered fettuccine and a dish with chicken and peas ( which I initially thought were capers ) . Both were mediocre. Chicken had WAY too much rosemary. Fried potatoes didn't even taste good. If you have a dinner salad beware that they really pack on onions, tomatoes, and especially black olives! Maybe their pizzas are good read more

I truly think I have developed an addiction to their spaghetti and meat balls, lol. Served with a nice little side salad and two pieces of garlic bread at a very reasonable price. Very nice waitstaff and good tunes that are not so loud you cannot carry on a conversation. Great place. read more

What may look like just any other restaurant is an absolute gem in Apache Junction. The waitstaff are warm and friendly and the food is outstanding! The interior is cozy and comfortable, My Aunt and I felt welcome right away. We devoured the chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo. I will make a point to go back anytime I'm in town for a visit. read more

Best Italian spot in the area. I've been coming here since the original location. I come here all the time, the food is excellent. Tara behind the bar is the best. Always a smile and good talk with her. I'll be a returning customer as long as I live here. read more

terrible pizza . incredibly rude on phone for order. gave them 3 chances and pizza worse every time. don't bother with this local business. really too bad they have ruined their reputation! read more

I thought the spaghetti and meatballs rocked! I called in an order to go. Service was quick and staff all friendly. Atmosphere was casual and the place was packed ! I've been there twice and drive by a few times a week and with generous parking I've been surprised I had to park three stores away due to congestion. I will go back again. Good food with reasonable pricing . read more

We ordered the lunch Spaghetti special, it's very good comes with a salad and garlic bread, it's a lot of food for the price. Grilled chicken sandwich is huge! Very good! Good service. read more

My husband had knee replacement surgery and was a week post-op, going up the wall at home. We chose to drive out toward The Lost Dutchman and have lunch out. Access with a Walker was easy, with helpful kind waitress holding the door. The food was amazing! Only thing I'd change would be the music (rap?!). Just didn't fit the vibe of this pleasant place. Dinner menu looks great. Will be back. read more

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Food was just ok, large salad mostly iceberg , small dining room. Just not someplace I'd want to go back to.

Pretty busy for a Friday at 3pm, me and 2 others just stood at the counter to place to go orders. Bartender just looked at us from 10' away, made no effort to walk over nor say anything to all of us. Seemed to be 2 waitresses literally walking around us standing there to get to & from the kitchen. Finally one of them decided to say something to us and then took our orders. I ordered the Italian Sub, then was asked (what I heard) "what kind of cheese", but she asked Nana G's? I said the Italian, she said Nana G's again, I said Italian. Really didn't appreciate the attitude from her. They only have TWO subs, an Italian and a Turkey, so not sure why the back & forth was necessary. Was told 10 minutes. I stood in the same area for 20, then had to ask where my sandwich was, lady goes in the back, grabs it from the cooler and hands it to me. So, way to go doing your job and making me wait extra time. I guess you won this time. Unfortunately I will not be returning to play your game again. Not a way to appreciate or value a customer. read more

Paladino's Italian Eatery - Don't ask for an Italian sub, they apparently have more idea what you're talking about!! - Delis Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Excellent Service, Excellent Food. Very Happy it's Close to Home. Lucky Me Bring Your appetite YUMMY read more

OMG... Their food is so delicious.. I had the eggplant sub.. it was incredible! I truly believe there food is made with love. It is the third one I have had there.. There pizza is also awsome as is there spaghetti and meatballs.. and I am fussy with meatballs.. I highly recommend this Mom and Pop restaurant.. I have not had a bad meal yet.. and you can sign up to get points towards another meal... another bonus in my book. read more

Good Italian places are scarce as hen's teeth in the Valley. There's quite a number of them around but few of them get more than a "decent" rating from me. Those that are decent tend to turn up the price quite a bit for noodles and sauce. I can say that only a handful of great Italian places exist in the general vicinity of Phoenix, and Dino's is one of them. You get a plate of really superior-tasting sauce with your pasta, along with two big meatballs and garlic bread, for a very modest price! I keep wanting to know what the other food tastes like, but with the pasta so good and cheap, I can't resist. Eventually, I'll have to try the pizza. Good service here. Dining room small and tidy, with an attached bar and Chicago theme--hurry up and arrive early on Friday nights or you won't get a seat! read more

Stopped by for a dinner late in the evening on a weekday. There was a bit of a wait but that is understandable. The restaurant is not massive, however, the tables are laid out well to allow for proper spacing. After being greeted at the door, our name was on the list for first available (table or bar), but they were unable to provide an estimated length of wait which I found a little inconvenient. We ended up being sat at the bar. The bartender/server was very pleasant. She quickly greeted us to determine what we were drinking and eating. Caprese salad ($12.50) to start - very tasty and fresh. The balsamic glaze was wonderful. For my meal, I had the meatball sub ($11.75 for just the sub, no sides). The meatballs were huge and topped with a beautiful blanket of sauce and cheese. I enjoyed the sub roll it was served on as it held up well to the filling. All in all a decent meatball sub. The menu offered the typical items you would expect for Italian food and they do offer "Specials" which were listed on a chalkboard sign out front. read more

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This place is SO GOOD!!! Huge portions and very affordable prices! Salad is included and is full of delicious, fresh veggies. The place is very small, so try to get there early. Even if you have to wait, though, it is so well worth it. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread for only $9.99. Are you kidding me! Excellent food good service. Give it a shot! You won't be disappointed! read more

It's so amazing. Pizza is to die for. Service is super friendly. I live on West side and wish it was here.

I've eaten there once and had takeout lunch. Each time I got the beef steak sandwich. They dine in sandwich was much better than the takeout sandwich. But I would recommend this place the food was really quite good read more

Over coked. My pizza was so dried, worst pizza in the planet. Customer service was so bad, and I'm pretty sure they hate colored people. But that doesn't matter because that pizza was so over cooked. Horrrible! read more

Food was delicious onion rings were tasty fried mushrooms just standard frozen small shrooms. Marinara sauce was excellent along with breaded steak sandwich the lasagna was a hit cold beer good cocktails. The wait staff was a little cold to unfriendly I asked one person if we could sit at the table that opened up and she just kind of grunted at me so I took it as a yes . Our waitress was a little cold at first but warmed up as the meal progressed but food was delivered promptly I'm not here to make friends just have a good meal . Maybe just a busy night and tired . read more