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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

had the best Ravioli I have had in the US. was as good as in Italy. mushroom cream sauce with ground sausage and it was hot when served. Will go back to try the pizza looked delicious prices are very reasonable It was about $25 for the Ravioli I would not even bother to go to another Italian restaurant in Glendale 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

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.

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

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

The food is excellent. Authentic Italian. Fresh, nicely presented, and full of flavor. My friend and I each had a pinsa (pizza made with a healthier crust). My friend needs gluten free and there were several options available for her. Our husbands had sandwiches that they enjoyed very much. Our waitress, Patricia, was delightful, very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very cozy without feeling crowded. We will definitely be repeat customers. I encourage you to give it a try. read more

Very good service, the food tasted amazing. Nice family owned restaurant and a great atmosphere.

Had dinner at the Glendale location tonight. It was amazing. We were treated so well from the time we walked through the door till we paid our bill. Amanda was our server and couldn't have asked for better. The food was outstanding as was the service. Highly recommend for an excellent meal. Frank Sinatra playing over the speakers while eating dinner also adds such nice atmosphere to the whole restaurant. read more

wonder experience - delicious meal - friendly and attentive staff- looking forward to dining here again!

Had dinner here last night with my girlfriend for Valentines day. I don't know if it was because we are both young women or what the case is but you guys unfortunately missed the ball. Upon walking in we were sat down quickly, the place was a vibe because it used to be Bottega and we were ready to see what this place had in store for us because of all the great things I have heard. When we sat down, our waitress didn't bother to ask my girlfriend what she wanted to drink at all only myself and rushed off to get my drink before we could tell her any more. We thankfully got water first thing but other than that we waited for almost a full hour for our appetizer. The other tables around us all got complimentary bread, which we didnt receive at all. When we finally ordered our entree's, 25 minutes had passed by when the waitress comes back and asks me what I ordered again because she might have put in the wrong thing?? Shockingly the table next to us who she sat down way after us got all the things mentioned above in a timely matter while we didn't even receive our food. They were literally finished eating and we had not yet gotten our entrees. Once we received our food my pacherri vittorio was super good I really liked it, but the Fettuccine Alfredo tasted like absolute nothing. Genuinely couldn't taste anything but a little bit of butter barely any cheese or sauce. For 20+ bucks a plate that missed our mark. The cheesy garlic bread was the only other thing we really liked. We were pretty displeased with our experience and decided to grab a to go box to leave. Which was the quickest thing all night. read more