A very pleasant evening at Pesto's. We had a reservation for 5:00PM and we arrived about 15 minutes early. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and brought straight to a good table in spite of our early arrival. Within a couple of minutes Erin our server came to introduce herself. We began with cocktails. A double Makers Mark on the rocks and a straight-up Tito's martini. Both done just as we like them and generous. First course was the Calamari. We're former New Yorkers so being a Calamari snob is expected. This offering, which delivered a bit of Scungilli as well, was really done well. Not heavy on the bread crumbs and not at all rubbery. The accompanying sauce was very tasty. We followed up splitting a Caesar Salad that we devoured. When we ordered our entree, Linguini and White Clam sauce, we asked Erin about the portions and she read us well. She suggested that we might be overwhelmed by the size of it so we split that also. Turned out to be a great idea. We devoured that too. Done just the way I like it. So good that I ordered a glass of Italian white wine to go with it. Normally, we don't have dessert but, Erin didn't bring the dessert menu. She just looked right at us and said: "We have the best carrot cake in the entire valley"! I must say that presentation was tough to look down my nose at so we split an order of carrot cake. I think I can say it really was the most interesting and best carrot cake I have ever had. Throughout the entire meal Erin kept an eye on us and made sure there wouldn't be a reason for us to wave her over. She's definitely a pro. She was even nice enough to laugh at my really bad jokes. A shout-out to the food runners as well. They were on time, friendly and polite. In closing, I have to salute the management. The dining room was clean, organized, and nicely appointed. They have attracted a pretty nice clientele if my observations were correct. There was plenty of conversations happening but no shouting or yelling. It is just a comfortable place to have a nice dinner out. I highly recommend this restaurant. Give it a try. PS: They seemed unusually appreciative of us making a reservation both on the phone and at the restaurant. Make a reservation, it will be a good start to your evening. ENJOY! read more

Came for dinner on Saturday at 6pm. We called the restaurant a few days ahead to make a reservation as they do not have an online reservation option. Showed up and the restaurant was relatively busy with only a few open tables inside. The restaurant has a fish tank with some large fish which was cool. We were immediately greeted to get drink orders. We ended up ordering the 10 inch Tuscan pizza (it came cut into 6 slices). We also ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca. After about 15-20 minutes both dishes arrived. The Chicken Saltimbocca was outstanding. The flavor was delicious. Would highly recommend. The Tuscan pizza was also great. We were worried it might be dry but did not have a problem. Overall, the meal was wonderful and we will definitely come back to try more. Our server was kind and efficient and overall it was an awesome meal. read more

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I have to commend the operators and the staff at Pestos for a great experience this past Saturday. We arrived for our 6:30 reservation to find that the whole area was without power. We thought we would have to go somewhere else. Instead we were treated to a very nice "candlelit" experience that was still up to the very high standard that we had come to expect from Pestos. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We all had a great time. Bravo to you and your staff for overcoming a difficult situation and making it great. read more

Visited for the first time on a Saturday afternoon as part of a group of about 40 people for an end of the year luncheon celebration. I was really impressed!! First, accommodating a party that large can't be easy, but the staff handled everything smoothly and provided great service throughout the meal. What stood out most to me was the food. I ordered the vegetarian pizza (with tomato sauce vs cheese to make it more vegan friendly). It was topped with artichokes, hearts of palm, and olives, and it was absolutely delicious!!! The flavors were well-balanced, and everything was seasoned perfectly. Between the excellent service and the outstanding food, this was a fantastic first experience. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Pesto's - Vegetarian Pizza (18") - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Excellent food and wonderful staff!! I went when the restaurant was having a photo shoot but that did not take away from the great place this is. Me and my man will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

Pesto's - Cheese ravioli with garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I pass this place every day going to and from work. I'm only given it four stars because some of their dishes are good and some of their dishes are just all right. Now, for the good stuff... let's start with the pizza. I ordered the Gomez pizza and it was delicious. Instead of using tomato sauce it uses salsa Verde. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the pizza. Now for the food that was just all right. My husband loves chicken wings so I brought some home to him. They were a little burnt and he did not enjoy them. He actually told me not to bring him any more wings from here only the pizza. The service is good and the atmosphere is really nice. The other reason for four stars is because I had their stuffed mushrooms a while back, and I did not enjoy those at all. It needs they need more meat to me. They were very lackluster. I still like the place and they will definitely return for their pizzas and for their cosmos. read more

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Food, service and atmosphere is impeccable! Must try!! I have been here a few times and have enjoyed every bite! I try to order something new every-time I go but the pizza is amazing!!! read more

A friend and I ate here together. She had me pick the restaurant, which I based on its strong reviews. She's local, I'm not, and it was our first visit. We were both blown away by the food and the service. I got the spinach stuffed shells, and it was one of the tastiest pasta dishes I ever ate. Be sure you have reservations, because we also discovered this place is popular. Enjoy! read more

Pesto's - Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Pesto's is still amazing as it was 20yrs ago!! We will back soon for sure! Highly recommend. Baked Ziti is my favorite.

Where the locals go... and I like to consider myself a neighborhood local, but I'm not officially on the VIP list to be remembered on a first name basis (yet). My schedule is always full, so making time to really enjoy myself & indulge with a bottle of wine or chill time at the bar can be hard. Pasta, Wine, Pizza, Wine, salad, Wine... really good Italian dishes here. Patio seating is available when it's not hot and when we come, we usually just drop in without a reservation. If your a planner, make one in advance for your group. Atmosphere is nice. Bar area tends to be a bit louder (as expected) but I feel like once everyone gets through half a bottle, it's kicks up a notch. Though not Italian, I started off with a spicy margarita... from there, we decided to get a pizza, the Tuscan Prosciutto, Chicken Parmigiana & split of a large dinner salad. Salad to start was good. It did take some time for our food to come out, but it delivered as expected. Pizza had a nice crust, and the prosciutto was a nice touch. Chicken Parm was good, but the sauce seemed really thin with the noodles was my only knock on the meal. Already making plans to return when some out of town friends arrive. read more

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Such good pasta, we went in one afternoon for lunch and ordered take out for dinner in the same day. We visit AZ once a year for spring training and came across Pesto's last year. We knew we would be coming back! Wish we lived closer to enjoy this delicious food all the time. Our waiter (who I think was the owner) was so nice and was super on top of it. read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Q: What did the basil say to the chef? A: Stop PESTO-ing me! Everybody knows about this Chandler gem. It's a busy place and it is best that you make reservation to ensure a table. If not,you might be lucky enough to grab a spot in the bar area. WILD MUSHROOM SACCHETTI |$18| pesto cream sauce | coarse parmigiana: Sacchetti is a type of Italian pasta that is stuffed and shaped like small bags or purses. These little sachets of pillowy dough held a lovely cheesy mushroom mixture and swam in a lovely pesto cream sauce. It was everything delicious! COMBO SUPREME PIZZA |$25| pepperoni | sausage | mushroom | green pepper | onion | black olives: Such a solid pizza that had me, "Mmm MMMMMMing" on the first bite. Not exactly foldable but sturdy enough to hold all the ingredients. If we're asking which pesto is the besto, the answer is clearly Pesto's! Check on their website or Instagram for their Pesto's Poet Society Weekend Specials (available Thursday-Saturday). read more

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Do you know how duct tape and pasta are alike? They both fix everything. Joyce W. and I came to this Chandler gem at long last. We have always wanted to pop in and we finally stopped putting it off and wow. We ordered a Wild Mushroom Sacchetti $18 and a Combo Supreme Pizza $25. The pasta sachet of cheese and mushroom was a tasty dish in cream sauce. As for the pizza, it definitely hit the spot. I'm a pizza fanatic so I had no complaints whatsoever. Come to Pesto's for a good time and a great meal. Reservations are recommended as this place has a huge clientele. read more

Pesto's - Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Donny did such a great job serving us and making our anniversary dinner so so enjoyable. Pleasant efficient friendly attentive Food was really good. Linguine clan sauce and low carb entree superb. Now tiramisu outstanding. Thanks for great meal/ experience. read more

My daughter was craving Italian food and picked this place based on Yelp reviews. I hadn't been here in over 10 years, and wow, what a makeover! The ambiance was festive and organized, with a massive fish tank full of exotic ocean fish. For starter, we ordered the Crispy Calamari with Fresno chili, and it was a hit--5/5 from my wife, daughter, and me. I had the Meatball Sliders, which were just okay until I added the leftover freshno chili from the calamari. My wife loved her Pesto & Pasta with Chicken, and my daughter gave her Ziti & Grilled Chicken a 5/5 too. Personally, I think they were a bit generous with their ratings, but maybe that's just me and my love for fusion food. Our server Erin was super attentive, making the dining experience even better. Overall, I'd give it 4.5 stars because I think the pasta dishes could use a bit more flavor. read more

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A bit pricey for the portion sizes but food was good. The decoration inside is very nice and has an almost bargain-classy feel to it.

Highly recommend Pesto's. Great for girls night - amazing wine selection or a quiet dinner. The food and service is excellent!!

We sat outside which was perfect, quiet and got to enjoy the cool weather. The inside looks nice and had a large fish tank which is super cool! The food was great! Honestly though, the most impressive part was our server Donny. He was very friendly, kind, and helpful. He met and exceeded all expectations and needs that arose. Probably the best service we've had at a restaurant ever. He was the best part! He made recommendations for food, wine, and dessert and not a single one missed. Had the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti, Lamb Burger, Baked Ziti, Tiramisu, and the Ziti and grilled chicken. All had the Riesling wine which was really good, and the Carmel and vanilla gelato! read more

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The owner Mis Dona welcomed us in like family and was so friendly and we even asked which pasta and chicken dish she recommended. She recommended this chicken pesto white sauce with penne noodles with which was amazing and each dish came with a piece of freshly backed garlic bread. I love Chicken Parmesan and she recommended the one out of the 3 versions they had with a well cut pice of chicken with an eggplant on top and breaded together with angel hair pasta and some bomb tomato sauce. It was definitely one of the top 5 best Chicken Parmesan dishes I've ever had. I'm from Las Vegas and have tried a handful of authentic Italian restaurants and Pesto's definitely has a place in my stomach heart. Thank you so much for an amazing dinner and would definitely come back when craving good Italian quinine. read more

Came for lunch, I hadn't been but a friend had been a few times. BEST DECISION!! Get over to this place asap for lunch specials and HH!! Dinner menu looks amazing so I need to be back! The restaurant is cozy and the service was great! 1/2 calzones are huge and still get a small side salad that was delicious. 1/2 sandwich and soup was spectacular! Best tortilla soup I've had, flavorful and lots of melted cheese. Sausage and pepper sandwich didn't disappoint, calzone was probably the way to go! Chicken and sun dried tomato was incredible and so was the sausage and pepperoni covered in cheese, you also get a side of marinara for dipping!! Next time I'll get drinks and dessert! read more

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Our favorite Italian place in Chandler! The food, drinks and service are always top notch h. It's got a great vibe and a regular dinner spot for us! read more

A well deserved 5 stars...! My mid meal text to my sister, a fellow foodie: Thith, I can describe this dish...Its like a deep savery tart sage,mmm dark cream sauced pasta w chicken , cooked oh so perfectly and mushrooms, i hate mushrooms but thus?! Oh gawd! I just winged it on the menu and pointed. Sis, i may have found my new go to. I mean le crepe is gone :( so yeah i can't think of another place that beats this, so yeah We're going here next time you visit, trust! Chicken Saltimboca for the win! End with a glass of 15y Tawny port or black Sambuca, im in heaven. im calling it. My new #1. read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

We have been going to Pesto's since we moved here 30 years ago. They have grown into one of the best Italian Restaurants in Arizona for sure. The ambiance, service and food always shine, The family owned and run business is impeccable and they have an awesome happy hour and dinner menu. Their food is so delicious, we love it!!!! read more

We were there on a Saturday nite & it was so much fun. Our server Donny was so helpful & fun! I had the spinach stuffed shells which is my favorite so I always have it So yummy & delicious! We had the sourdough rosemary & garlic bread! Can't wait to get some more. My husband had the chicken Parmesan chicken which was the best he has ever had. Donny was so helpful & attentive. This is now one of our favorite restaurants & we will be back soon Linda Welsh read more

It was fun to try Pesto's with my friends -- for all the years all of us have lived here, in the area, it never crossed our minds that this quaint Italian restaurant exists! We were looking for a "proper" Italian joint to send off our friend, who is a New York Italian, on new adventures out of state. Pesto's passed the vibe check! We had to wait (not very long) for a four-top, they were busy! Really loved the food (most of the recipes came from the owner's Italian grandparents) and how friendly/neighborly it felt. We had just missed out on happy hour (daily food and bev specials), but they had a couple of entree specials that sounded appealing. Couple of my friends ordered the side salad to start and they couldn't stop raving about the Caesar dressing. I split the stuffed mushrooms and wished we had ordered more.. 3 wasn't enough for how hungry I apparently was. Any pasta dish you order is guaranteed to be a hit, we all tried a bite of each of ours and couldn't decide a winner (Pesto Pasta, Chicken Saltimbucca, Pasta Greek). While we were waiting to be seated, we watched a lot of foot traffic taking pizza to go. Only reason for a less than perfect dinner was service. Yes, they were busy, but it seemed like we rarely saw our server, and more of the others. She was nice, but a bit of a space case. read more

Another fantastic time and meal at our FAVORITE local Italian restaurant! In looking back, I always start my reviews with this statement but truly...they are the best! Special this week was the Halibut, which was perfect! Pan seared to perfection so it was cooked until done but still moist and flaky! Served on a bed of fresh spinach and orzo, which was covered with a Beurre Blanc sauce that just topped the entire dish off. I could drink a cup of that sauce! Because wife couldn't come, I took home our favorite eggplant parm with a side of pasta and then also ordered the carrot cake (one of the best!) and we also got the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake special. She loved it...me not so much but only because I'm not a big cheesecake person. The service (tonight we had Erin) is always impeccable and the experience is always over and above! Cannot recommend this local treasure enough! read more

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One of the best Italian spots in the whole Valley. Pesto's is fantastic! From the ambiance, to the service, and definitely the food, everything here makes you feel like you're enjoying a home cooked Italian meal. It's not a very large space but they do take reservations. They're busy most nights to be honest. The inside is very nice. Huge fish tank (good entertainment for kiddos) and a couple tvs at the bar. The food here is excellent. Huge portions and everything tastes so fresh. The menu has all the Italian staples and some of their own twists. Highly recommend their pasta dishes, chicken parm, and the calamari appetizer. Definitely add Pesto's to your list. You're not going to be disappointed! read more

We went a few nights ago and as always the food was incredible. Donnie (server) was top notch, attentive, helpful and friendly. I love your eggplant Parmesan and the Pesto pasta was amazing too. Get the tiramisu for dessert. You can't go wrong with Pesto's! read more

Everything from the service, to the food,to the patio, was outstanding. The stuffed shells with spinach topped with marinara, simply amazing. And the pizza, equally fantastic. Definitely will come back. read more

Pestos was nothing short of amazing. Date night with my mom wanting to try this place and was so happy we did! Everyday we pass through and see the amount of people here and are in awe! The ambience was so wonderful. From the moment we stepped in we were in heaven. Wine list was long and had more options than I could even comb through. Our waiter was so sweet she explained so much on the menu, gave recommendations and wine pairings. She checked on us often and told us about the specials. This was I'll be our go to Italian restaurant moving forward it was amazing. Food was so fresh and the portions were huge. A must visit for any Italian lover. (While we didn't get pizza, we did see several people order pizza which looked amazing and if it tasted anything like our meals I know it was delicious) read more

Pesto's - Eggplant parm - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We went over to Pesto's for our son's "25th" birthday. We waited 50 min and didn't get seated. It wasn't until we were getting up to leave that the manager came over to apologize for it taking so long and to offer bread. I cannot comment on the food, but would advise you to reserve a table. It's not a very big place, so even the bar area fills up fast. read more

Service and ambience were lovely, but the food my table ordered was just okay. It could have been an off day or we might not have ordered the right items. To start, we got the Cheese Plate in the mini size. The cheese and jam selection were really lovely, but the bread and breadsticks were so tough and dry. For entrees, my table got the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti, Pasta Greek, and Pesto & Pasta with the sausage add-on. As you can see in my photo, the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti was drowning in the sauce, which I found a bit unpleasant as the sauce was so heavy and unctuous. Even after mopping up the sauce with the accompanied bread, there was still so much left! This is great for heavy sauce lovers, but I would not order this again if I were to return. The bread that came with the pasta was also not memorable. The Pesto & Pasta was over salted, which was a shame because the flavor itself was good. It could have been too heavy of a hand when chef was salting the pasta water. The Pasta Greek was did not leave much of an impression to order again. Portions here are rather large, filling, and can be pretty heavy depending on what you order. Overall, Pesto's has great ambience for something like a date, but I would struggle to recommend the food itself. read more

Pesto's - Cheese Plate (mini) - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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First, Daniel, the manager, took care of us and gave us good service. ( our first time here. It was my sister's birthday) The food was exceptional! We will definitely be back. read more

outstanding service, excellent food, and great ambiance. Overall, a fantastic experience.

I went here on a date due to the good reviews. The restaurant had a good ambiance, and the staff was very friendly with great service. Now time for the food! My dish was absolutely delicious, I had the Eggplant Rollitini (I love eggplant!) and added angel hair pasta to my dish. Think eggplant parmigiana stuffed with riccotta. My date had the Chicken Saltimbocca which she liked, but not amazed by it. read more

Pesto's - Eggplant Rollitini with Angel Hair pasta. - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Pestos is just a great restaurant. The food and drinks are fabulous. There's a wide range of delicious dishes. The pizza is excelent and people drive across town for the lasagna. They make their own pasta. One of my favorites is the chicken saltimbocca. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, after 5, they have special antres and a special dessert. Service, probably some of the best in town, but then again I rarely go anywhere else. read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I didn't grab any photos! But James our server was spot on attentive and funny! The food was amazing we got the stuffed mushrooms and two pizzas as well as the chicken pesto. Drinks were strong and balanced! Highly recommend! read more

This review is for the experience that I just had. I haven't been since pre-COVID, but I think it's important to talk about this particular experience. First off, people love this place! It was seriously busy and the hostesses were kind enough to find us a table when it was packed ... at like 520pm. Wow! The service was very good. The people were very nice. Our issue was the food. It was pretty bleh. We started with the bacon-wrapped dates. My wife liked them. I felt that the blue cheese completely overpowered the dates. To be fair, I'm not a blue-cheese LOVER, so if you are, then maybe these will be great for you. For a blue-cheese liker, such as myself, best to pass. My wife ordered the beet salad. Photo included. It was, in actuality, a kale salad with some beets. And, it was a bit bitter. The flavors could stand to be more balanced. The candied walnuts were likely there to balance things out, but they weren't very sweet so the flavors were pretty unbalanced. My wife picked around the kale and ate the rest. I ordered the chicken saltimbocca. Fettuccini noodles, chicken stuffed with prosciutto, in a creamy brown sauce. Surprisingly meh. And, as you may know from other posts, I don't add salt to anything, except eggs and potatoes, so it wasn't a "this guy needs a lot of salt" thing. It was pasta with a relatively unflavored chicken and sauce, which had some flavor but, overall, nothing that I would want again. I would still encourage you to go and try out this neighborhood restaurant. I know that we'll be back ... but, to try something else. read more

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Daniel was a wonderful waiter and the food was phenomenal. I used to live close to Italy and took many trips to Italy and this is the only place in the United States that has ever compared. The food and the ambiance was phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. read more

Pesto's - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I brought an out of town friend here. Had never been myself and picked it based on reviews. It did not disappoint! Stuffed mushroom appetizer was probably my favorite, so flavorful. Also ordered bacon wrapped dates, so unique with the smoked blue cheese. We shared the fried feta salad , mushroom pasta, and couldn't leave without trying the tiramisu. All great! A charming little place with attentive servers. Definitely planning to go back. Highly recommend. read more