Unfortunately, Pizzicata lost a little of its magic for us during our last visit. First, the meatballs that we loved so much have changed - they're much smaller now, and while I realize they give us 3 instead of 2 now, part of what made them different from Bottega was how big and juicy they were! Also, there were several flies flying all around our table tonight, landing on our glasses, on our food and on our heads - we spent our time trying to shoo them away the whole time (yes, we were seated inside). Turns out they were trying to keep doors open so people could hear the singer who was outside - which was letting all the flies in! The poor guy was out there singing in the 100 degree heat and no customers were outside, and no one could hear him inside anyhow (and it made it warm and stuffy inside). Anyhow we used to love it there but now I'm sad to say we will not be back for awhile. But we will try again someday because it was great in the past. read more

I love the food here and the service is phenomenal. I also did the pasta making class and that was so fun, too! The restaurant has a lovely patio as well and I'll definitely be back! read more

Food & service are fantastic. Definitely get the family owned vibe which is incredible! Been with friends for HH several times and never disappointed. Taking the family for dinner next. Excited to share this spot! read more

The sauce on their pizza is on point. Really happy to see another great restaurant in the West Valley. Cant eait to go back!

We were really looking forward to trying this place, but sadly it never happened. We sat at our table for 25 minutes without a single server checking on us - no hello, no water, nothing. Right as we decided to leave, a very kind woman brought bread, but she wasn't our waitress and couldn't help us. Such a letdown, especially since we were excited to be there. For the lack of service, we unfortunately have to give 1 star, everyone else seemed to have great service. Maybe they treat you better if you have a reservation. read more

Very poor service during a non-rush time. Won't be going back. They have TVs in both bar areas, but no baseball games. Will go to zipper instead. / read more

1st time at this new location and it did not disappoint. Excellent service and food. Tried both styles of pizza and will need to come back soon because we couldn't pick a winner. Great pizza!!!so happy to have found d our new pizza spot in Glendale now that Bottegas is gone. This was a nice surprise and honestly an upgrade. We'll done Pizzicata read more

Food is too sweet -- and I don't mean the dessert. Service is friendly, but slow. Good ambience

Had an excellent pizza!!! Service was great!!! Shared a delicious salad. R going back for our anniversary in May. Already made reservations.

Fantastic service, delicious food and the vibe is amazing. Wonderful for families but also great for date night. Highly recommend!

Amazing food- straight from Italy!!!. This is our new favorite Italian restaurant and will be our new family go to!!! Go today- or tomorrow- don't wait! Your taste buds will thank you later! Thanks for a great evening Pizzicata!!! read more

Pizzicata - Wagyu Pappardelle Bolognese, side of Broccoli, and Rigatoni Sausage. Delicious!! - Pizza Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Best Italian spot on tv westside! Would highly recommend. Pesto gnocchi is great and amazing pizza.

Anyone thinking about going to Pizzicatta restaurant in Glendale, DON'T. Worst meal. I was supposed to have a dish of bacon pan seared scallops over crab stuff ravioli in a roasted red pepper sauce. What I got was scallops that were shaved in thirds (thin as paper) that were over done, tough as rubber, ravioli stuffed with NOTHING. But the sauce was tasty. I got what they called 4 scallops (which amounted to 1 shaved into 4 pieces) and empty ravioli which were hard as a rock. It was disgraceful. In addition, our waitress never asked if we wanted refills on our iced tea or anything. Then, to top it off, I ordered Nutella crepes for dessert. I had to cut the crepes with a steak knife. So tough, rubbery, you name it. In addition, we sat on the side where the restrooms were. All you could smell at the table was the restroom deodorizer. It was nauseating. WORST MEAL EXPERIENCE EVER!!! read more

We took their cooking class and it was so much fun! We learned how to make homemade pasta all while chatting and making new friends. Such a family vibe. My 12 year old son had a blast too! read more

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Absolutely over the moon impressed! Bottega was amazing. Pizzicata made the BEST Gluten-free Pizza I have EVER HAD; EVER‼ Salad extraordinaire, Spinach. House Red fantastic.All 4 of us left planning our next visit. Patricia, our Server, was truly helpful explaining the details of this new Restaurant that moved into Bottega space. Friendly, attentive, ETC. simply extraordinaire all around! read more

Our service was very good however the food was not. We had a table of seven. My husband had the pork shank which he enjoyed but two people got the short ribs and they said that they were tasteless. I ordered the scallops (the most expensive thing on the menu) and the scallops were gritty with sand and the ravioli was undercooked and tough. We also ordered two goat cheese brulee appetizers. They were good but there was no brulee to it. All in all it was a very disappointing way to celebrate my birthday. read more

Service was amazing! Francesca was our waitress and she was so great, her recommendations were fantastic. I dropped my ring as I was leaving the restaurant and I saw her outside, I let her know and she ran inside and found it for me. The food was fantastic and the ambiance was perfect- live music, low light and modern decor. Definitely make a reservation, it was packed - understandably. We went on a Sunday evening and every table was taken. read more

The food and drinks are absolutely amazing. Great service. Great atmosphere have been there 3 times already and can't wait to go back. read more

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We had the pleasure of trying this restaurant for the first time. They just opened and we were very happy with not only the ambience, but the food was incredible!!! They have a very nice private room larger parties. I highly recommend the pistachio ricotta cheesecake!! This will be our new go to Italian restaurant read more

I honestly didn't want to write this, but after what Pizzaicata has done to this location, it needs to be said. This place replaced Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante, which was a true neighborhood gem real Italian food, consistency, care, and pride in what came out of the kitchen. Pizzaicata took over the space, slapped a new name on it, and somehow managed to erase everything that made this location special. Let's start with the food. I ordered their pizza (Margherita-style) because if a place can't get the most basic Italian pizza right, that already tells you everything. What came out was honestly embarrassing. The crust was dry and stiff, like it had been sitting out too long or reheated poorly. No lightness, no chew, no char just bland, lifeless dough. The sauce tasted overly sweet and artificial, like it came straight from a can with zero balance. The mozzarella? Cheap, rubbery, and barely melted evenly. Nothing about it tasted fresh or cared for. This wasn't "Italian-inspired." This wasn't "modern." This was fast-food quality pizza pretending to be something better. The portions were disappointing for the price, and the flavors were flat across the board. No depth, no seasoning, no soul. It felt rushed and careless, like the goal was to push orders out instead of actually making good food. That's especially frustrating when you remember what used to be here. Service didn't help either Staff seemed disengaged, like they were just going through the motions. No warmth, no pride, no sense that they cared whether customers enjoyed their meal or not. When you're paying restaurant prices, you expect at least a little attention and professionalism not indifference. And the atmosphere? Cold and Empty. It no longer feels like a place you want to sit, talk, and enjoy a meal. Bottega had character. Pizzaicata feels soulless and forgettable. What makes this worse is the missed opportunity. This location already had a reputation for quality Italian food. All Pizzaicata had to do was respect that standard and instead they lowered it dramatically. If you never experienced Bottega, maybe this place feels "okay." But if you did, the difference is painful. Bottom line: - Overpriced - Bland food - Poor execution - Zero authenticity - A downgrade in every possible way I gave one star because Yelp doesn't allow zero. Glendale deserved better than this. I won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for real Italian food or even decent pizza. read more

Food was amazing and the staff friendly must try restaurant. Hidden gem but well worth the visit. Very large portions!

Everything was wonderful, 10 layer lasagna was fantastic! We will be back and highly recommend it

The closest to true Italian we found since we went to Italy. Friendly service. We drove almost an hour to get here because it is that good. Lovely location, excellent ambiance, kind people work here. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious dining. Spacious and inviting dining room. Excellent and attentive service.

Amazing! Chef's Kiss! Came here for lunch and I had the Milenase sandwich and salad and my mom had the Alfredo Pinsa! Absolutely delicious! We are so glad we came to try out this new family-owned restaurant. There are so many things I want to try so we will be back. Great service, food, and atmosphere. We sat in the patio and it was lovely. Ice tea also amazing. read more

the atmosphere is great. owner is fantastic. the food was exceptional. we will be back as a new favorite place read more

Pizzicata - corner of dining room - Pizza Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

BEST pasta and pizza EVER. Don't waste your time trying any other Italian. Pizzicata has got it going on and it's perfect for date night, family gatherings or a quick lunch. read more

Another wonderful meal tonight. My husband said he felt like he was in his mother's kitchen. Music tonight and he was great, played a lot of different tunes. Try the octopus, it is amazing. I also ordered the branzino, but I was so full I had to take most of it home. My husband had the shrimp fra diablo, so delicious. Thank you again, Frederico and Viola, so glad you are here. read more

Last Saturday Jan. 31 my wife and I decided to try a restaurant out of our normal area. We heard about Pizzicata and decided to make the drive. We arrived to be greeted by the nicest young ladies. We were a little early for our reservation so we sat at the bar and our table was ready just after ordering drinks. The place was PACKED! We easily could see how hard all the servers, bartenders, and bussers were working so we immediately told our server Gregg not to worry about us as we were in no rush. The man was working his ass off. We ordered an appetizer and listened to the man singing old rat pack songs on the patio which everyone enjoyed. Gregg, our server, was so nice to all of his tables. You would have thought he owned the place with the level of care he was taking with guests. Our appetizer was amazing and when Gregg stopped by to check on us we ordered. Gregg told us the two entrees we chose were very good. THEY WERE! Normally we do not get dessert but we asked Gregg what he suggested. Tiramisu he says. It is the best. I am not a tiramisu guy but we ordered it and WOW! Best ever! And just like that I am a tiramisu guy. We noticed a man who we later found out was the owner mingling and making sure guests were taken care of. You could tell folks really liked him and it was obvious many people have been there before even though they have not been open long. It really was a very nice date night for my wife and I. The employees made it personal and the food was impeccable. Gregg really topped it off. Best professional food server around. WE WILL BE BACK! and we will be requesting Gregg. read more

Two visits already. Amazing. A must in the valley. Traditional, great Italian cuisine, great owners who care, we will be back soon again, and again. read more

Wanted to try the new place that was formerly Bottega. Wow! What a great surprise. Not just a pizza joint , as there are many around here. True Italian menu, everything homemade and couldn't ask for anything more. Service was a bit slow , but watching our server Jacklyn serve many tables yet making everyone feel special and not rushed was appreciated. Definitely will be back and bring friends. read more

Great drinks and well prepared pasta and entrees with homemade pastas and flavorful sauces. The only disappointment was the pistachio ricotta cheesecake that was a bit dry and stale. And if you're charging $12 for a dessert, the portion size should be substantial and shareable. read more

Popped in for a late lunch our first time here and so happy we did!! Amazing food ambiance and service. Reminds me of how Italian used to be done personal and with flavor. Unique dishes alongside some traditional favorites!! Pasta is all made in house. We will definitely be back!!!! We had a tiny hit of meat sauce left and had to get it to go for later with a little bread that's how you know the gravy was amazing!! read more

We will miss Bottega but we're so happy to see that Pizzacata has taken over this location. We went in for lunch and had a great time. We sat at the bar, had the Wagyu meatballs, the sauce was delicious and very authentic. Also ordered one of the spicy pizzas. It was very good with quality toppings. The tiramisu was one of the best we've ever had. Service was excellent. Prices are a bit on the high side. Hoping they will have happy hour soon. read more

The food was excellent and plenty of flavor. The service was very personable and friendly. The musician was good but a little too loud for my taste. read more

This place is amazing! Great food, wine the atmosphere is warm and inviting! I give this a 5 star review.

First time here and will definitely return. The ambiance, the service (Greg was our amazing server), and especially the food were fabulous. We had the bruschetta, the pinsa, and gelato for dessert. The menu is fresh, elevated and at a reasonable price. Very happy we have this great place in our neighborhood! read more

Amazing food! We are ent for Valentines and we will definitely go back again and again! Wonderful experience all around!

This location is new and it shows. Service was nice but not seasoned. They brought the wrong food to our table twice. Drinks took 15 minutes because the order was not processed in the system. We were never told of specials. My friend ordered a the Pollo salad and asked for no avocado and no Gorgonzola and salad came with both on it. My food was not brought out with my 2 friends dinners, because they bought the wrong order. We had to ask for red pepper and salt and pepper. We didn't get offered grated cheese for our entrees. I'm hoping once they are established they will get better. The restaurant it self is pleasant and the live music is a nice touch. read more

wonderful authentic food prepared perfectly. Service was great. For anyone who has lived in Southern Italy this is like being home.