I wanted to try this place because I love pomo pizza but sadly it didn't stack up for me. We ordered zucchini chips but they delivered focaccia bread instead - not a terrible mess up since it was really good! Then we ordered two pastas that were very heavy and too oily for me. Service was good (minus the app mess up). And location is in a great spot close to the suns arena and baseball stadium. read more

Rosso Italian - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food was good, I say at the bar and for some reason they couldn't get their order of service right with me. I was there for 10 minutes before the bartender greeted me, then I ordered and got my food but had no silverware or napkin. Food was good, pizza was delicious and the crust was crisp and chewy in all the right ways. Decent wine list. Maybe a less busy time would have been better, but I would be willing to try them again. read more

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It's 500 feet from footprint center. Not only was there a concert tonight but a baseball game. The place was packed And I was glad that we had made reservations online a few days before as there was no non-reservation seating available due to not only the concert that we were attending that a sports game. Despite it being crowded with lots and lots of people, our food was outstanding and arrived at our table with in five minutes of ordering. And our waitress, Sierra, was exceptional. On top of our table, quickly bringing us whatever we needed so we could wrap up and get to the show, very friendly. This is now my go to restaurant when I'm in downtown Phoenix for a show. Highly recommend! read more

Rosso Italian - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love atmosphere and food is good. My issue is service. I asked for the bill as it was my treat and the server announced the amount to the table. I was not given a receipt to review, just a hand held machine, when I asked for the bill, the waiter quickly scrolled through on device. The tip options were 20,25 and 30 percent. Now minimum wage for servers, and yes I have been one, is now $11.70 and hour which has increased costs...that I tip on! What really prompted this review is that the device calculates the tip AFTER TAX...why am I tipping on tax? Deceptive practices, unethical read more

Food was mediocre, our waiter was either new or just very inept. Served my vodka gimlet in a champagne flute. Unfortunate because their pasta is supposedly made fresh. Maybe it was a bad night due to the game downtown. read more

Made reservations to celebrate a birthday. The service was weird. When I say weird the sever was trying to take drinks and food orders from from what seemed like across the room. We had to yell our order to him. Instead of walking around the table to stand closer to us. Then he would have us pass along the drinks and have us pass along the food instead of walking around the side and placing the food down. The sever had no personality no smile nothing and he constantly interrupted our conversation. The meatball app was salty the Caesar salad was good but all the pasta dishes were terrible the pasta was crunchy and just not a lot of flavor. I really have no idea how this place has over 3 star rating. Here is what I do NOT recommend: Bruschetta Trio Meatballs Salmon Tartare Gramigna Boscaiola Tagliatelle short rib I didn't take any photos because nothing was worth taking a picture. read more

It's a Pomo restaurant so you KNOW the pizza is going to be stellar. We ordered a mushroom/truffle oil pizza that just melts in my mouth. Thank you for bringing the same Pomo consistency and quality to Downtown Phoenix! read more

We took our cheerleaders there last year and came back again we loved it some much the pizza is great the pasta even better the vodka sauce is amazing the the alfredo could be a little more cheese or creamy for the girls but other than that was good. read more

We walked in and were about to be seated when we asked if the AC was broken because of the huge floor fans blowing. The hostess proceeded to tell us they don't have AC. They've NEVER had AC in the unit. Like what??!! She said never had a unit in the summer or winter which is why it's hot in the summer and super cold in the winter time. How is this even legal? And in AZ with 120 degrees. She said it's ok if you want to leave. Lots of ppl do when they find out there's no AC. Well now we understood why it was empty. read more

Can't say that I would go here again. The price was higher than it should have been for the quality and ambiance.

Amazing dining experience Rosso Italian is a great addition to downtown Phoenix area. The restaurant was lively, the food was amazing, the service is spot on, and the atmosphere is one of a kind. On this visit we shared two different pasta dishes, Tagliatelle Short Ribs/Gnocchi Burrata, Grilled Foccacia Bread with House Pesto, and a few cocktails and all were excellent, absolutely delicious. The entrees are full of flavor; perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, you can taste the passion in their craft with every bite. I really enjoyed the grilled foccacia bread and house made pesto. I could have easily ate it all, but decided to share. Rosso Italian has all the qualities of a high end restaurant without a high price tag and the service is phenomenal. Our server was so welcoming and attentive throughout the night. He always made sure we were taken care of and that we were enjoying our dining experience. We finished the night off with Tiramusu and Cannolis for dessert, some of the best cannolis I've had in a while. I can't wait to revisit and try the Margherita Pizza, Roasted Chicken, and Tuna Tartare. Awesome atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service. I had an amazing dining experience and would highly recommend Rosso Italian. We loved the food so much and can't wait to go back! read more

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Very nice ambiance and the outside dining was surprisingly comfortable on a hot Phoenix afternoon. The misters were a nice touch. I tried the meatball panini sandwich and a salad for lunch and it was very tasty. Thanks for a nice lunch and a chance to people watch while downtown. read more

Rosso Italian is a super fun and hip spot to pop while while in downtown Phoenix. The staff is really cool, the gm Chelsea went above and beyond to accommodate us. I enjoyed the Rosso lemon drop made with Roxx vodka, lemonade and blackberries. Great food, staff and craft cocktails. read more

Rosso Italian - Rosso Lemon Drop martini - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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food was amazing, i ate a pappardelle short ribs and was so tasty i ask for the chef and i met this young Italian guy that made that amazing dish. read more

Sara was absolutely amazing! We came in thinking dinner menu was all day, but she made are disappointment into a pleasurable lunch! Food was great! Can't wait to come back and experience the dinner menu! Sara made all the difference!!! 5 stars read more

This place is located right around the corner from footprint center, so we came after a game. Unfortunately it was very close to close so we felt a little rushed with ordering. The vibe is new fusion italian I think, which was interesting but unfortunately it felt the pasta was undercooked. We got the short rib as well and that felt dry and stringy. Not my favorite Italian place. read more

Rosso Italian - Gramigna boscaiola - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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If you want the avant garde bullshit of a meal with no seasoning besides salt and pepper, this is the place. Nothing wrong with the restaurant or people, food was just ass. Place was cool tho. Probably would not recommend unless you have f**k you money to spend. Thanks for the service. read more

We are at Rosso Italian Restaurant the place is clean and orderly, We got seated by the hostess, then waitress came and took our drink order and they were cold and good. We ordered our appetizer. I really loved all the different kind of meats and cheeses. It's one of my favorite foods. Then my Son ordered Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe, he had this before in Italy and really really loved it, but this time it was very, very dry. I believe it was from the kind of cheese it was put into it. Unfortunately, we did not eat it so we ordered Maccheroni Ai Forno, it comes in an iron skillet, noodles in a red sauce with very little sausage pieces . When manager heard about us not liking Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe, he came over and took it from our table and told us and waitress He was taking it off our bill. That was very kind of him. If you like Italian Food this the place to come and try. read more

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My friends and I came here after our flight into PHX and there was a 25 minute wait on a Wednesday night. The food came out pretty fast and was really really good. 4/5 on the cacio e pepe and 5/5 for the fussiloni read more

Rosso Italian - Fussiloni Rosso - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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ROSSO ITALIAN is located in downtown Phoenix. This restaurant is part of the Pomo Restaurant group. Pomo restaurants are well known for serving the best Italian pizzas that you can't get anywhere else in Arizona and Pomo also is well known for their amazing house made gelato (especially the luna flavor). We started out with a beet salad. It was very good. The beet chips in it were a nice touch. The salad was cleared maybe before we put our forks down and as fast as lightening our next plate arrived. We also shared the spaghetti cacio and pepe. The pasta was perfection and for people that love cacio pepe this might be the finest one out there because it contains five roasted varieties of peppercorns. Each bite does taste different. If you are sensitive some of the bites might be too much pepper for you. Again the plates were cleared lightening fast and our dinners were instantly ready for us. I ordered the grilled wild salmon. I usually order pizza at Pomo but I have had the salmon at least three times from Pomo and from Pomo the Chula salmon is always like fish house quality prepared. Maybe it was too early in the evening for the kitchen to be in the grove of things but the fish was cooked uneven. Part was well done and the other side was over cooked. They also didn't remove the bloodline. The rest of the plate was fine. Our server did check on us and I did tell her about the fish and she did offer to replace it. I declined because the fish was edible. Then the manager also came over and also offered to replace it and again I declined. I used to work in restaurants. I can't ever send food back because I've seen the derangement that goes on in some kitchens when food gets sent back. My husband stayed really quiet but then had trouble cutting his pork chop with a butter knife because it was also over cooked. We didn't want to complain about this too. I was full and I didn't need dessert but I did want to see what Rosso offers because the desserts at Pomo are always worth the calories. Our server didn't offer dessert and just asked us if we wanted anything else. Parking is easy at the garage and be sure to get your parking ticket validated. At this time ROSSO ITALIAN Restaurant has only been open a few days and might be still adjusting things. They do have potential. I think that Yelp should add a special addition to their rating system for new restaurants. Because sometimes new restaurants need a few weeks to work out things. But we don't have this choice at this time so..... Three stars is a positive review and according to Yelp translates to A-OK. read more

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What mostly was frustrating here was the hidden automatic 20% gratuity. I tipped my bill per usual and was upset to find the additional gratuity. I expect that for a larger party but for 2 people? There also were gnats everywhere. Very frustrating. We had to find a host to seat us after walking up and down the restaurant 2 times to get assistance. The food was not worth the prices, it was all just okay. Very disappointing experience read more

I arrived about 30 mins early before our group's reservation so I went to check out the bar while I waited. I got the last seat available in the left corner of the bar, completely out of sight and thought of the bartenders. There were 2 ladies seated beside me and they warned me that it takes forever to get noticed on this side. And they were correct. After 3 failed attempts to politely get the bartenders' attention, I finally had to raise my voice a bit to call out to them. Once I was able to place my order, it still took what was left of my extra time to finally get my drink. All in all, from the moment I sat down and until I got my drink, it took roughly 35 mins. By the time I received my Vita en rose cocktail, my party has arrived and I paid and went to our table. (Side note, the drink was not a good drink. It tasted like a sugary cough syrup.) Now, onto the dining: the food was phenomenally delicious, but the portions were very small. We were a table of 5 and we shared 2 appetizers, 3 pasta dishes, and 2 entrees (the roasted chicken and the Pork Milanese). While everything tasted great, we left $217 lighter and still hungry (we actually ended up at a second restaurant that night to fill in the gaps). The dining room service was much better than the bar's service. The wait staff were very quick in bringing our food and clearing our plates. All things considered and with such an abundance of other options in Downtown Phoenix, I most likely won't be back due to the price point and small portions. read more

I want to preface and say that this place is still in their soft opening so they are not currently serving their full menu. It is part of the Pomo Group and Pomo is one of my favorites for both pasta and pizza. Get the focaccia!! It was delicious. The homemade pesto was so fresh and vibrant and the bread perfectly toasted. The fusollini rosso was so simple but so tasty. The pork chop was good, but not amazing and the part near the bone didn't look completely cooked. But the salad that went with it was a bright surprise. Both the drinks were unique and our server made a great suggestion in the five families and the cannoli on the Luna latte was a fun twist. I can't wait to go back once they are fully open and try all of the other plates that I saw on Yelp and Instagram that aren't available yet. read more

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The food is always fantastic, the service was great and I really like the ambiance here.

Great music, good vibes. There are eating outside. Service was fantastic as well! Pasta is homemade and amazing. Unfortunately our pasta came out salty but really enjoyed the quality of the pasta. The spicy honey pizza was amazing. read more

We had to find menus from our neighboring table, brought us water and initial drink we were never asked again about beverages. Food was not bad wait time, but appetizers came out last after our meals, my pasta was not thoroughly cooked and the roasted chicken(thigh & leg) were extremely dry. Our waiter ghosted us. read more

Meet some colleagues for a business dinner. It was crowded, but not crazy packed. The outside was full, but there were tables inside. We started with a Panzanella salad and an Aurora pizza. Both were very good. The pizza is one that does not have red sauce on it, but we loved it. We decided to do a bit of family style eating and shared the pork chop, Gramigna Boscaiola, and the Maccheroni Al Forno. All were very well made and good sized portions. The wine list is good as well - most of the reds were under $50. Can't remember the two we tried, but they were around $40 and good. I will be returning. N*joy... read more

This location was really amazing. Excellent in-house pasta, premium ingredients, first-rate service, and a wonderful ambience. I got one of the greatest tagliatelle with short ribs I've ever tasted! Unquestionably one of the highlights of my Phoenix stay! I'm grateful. read more

Amazing food/environment. My server Matteo had great energy, and was on top of everything! Food is 10/10 come check it out!

We ate pizza at the location and it was alright. Order roasted chicken and potatoes to go and it was Dry chicken and flavorless potatoes. Service was minimal and rushed. Really disappointed. read more

Rosso Italian - ROSEMARY POTATOES ROASTED CHICKEN - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had a RSVP for 6 persons at 6:15pm tonight - arriving at 6:10pm with only 5 persons - no issues . Greeted quickly and sat a booth for 6 persons when we asked to be moved to a table - no issues. Our server for the evening "Xhulio K" introduced himself and took our beverage order and then made some suggestions for appetizers. As appetizers we ordered Calamari/Shrimp, Beef Carpaccio and some Meatballs. All served quickly, nicely presented, proper temperature and tasted great! We had some wine, a lemon drop, and various other drinks - along with iced tea and water. For dinner we had a couple of Gramigna Saliccias, Spaghetti Cacio and Pepe, Tagliatelle Short Ribs and Fusilloni Rosso and also shared a couple of salads - the Ceasar and the Wedge. The entrees and salads came out quickly and were all fantastic. Each had an incredible favor and presentation of it's own. We were tempted by a few dessert options, but had already made some plans to go to the Marble Slab Creamery a few blocks away, so we passed on them. Restaurant was well appointed, clean and appropriate lighted and not too loud. We are in town for a few days - wish we could come back, but most dinners are planned out already. Nice addition to PHX downtown. Just after our entrees were served, the manager or owner personally checked on us and during the entire time we were there our server took good care of us. read more

Went in with a party of five on a Thursday night had a reservation which was probably not needed Employees were nice and friendly, service was very slow, I ordered spaghetti and meat balls, when the server brought it, he said they were out of meatballs so they put sausage instead. It wasn't terrible but given a choice I would have changed my order. Two other people also had weird substitutions, didn't seem like the servers and kitchen were connecting. I would probably try it again but be a little more instructive in my order. In read more

Great service, great ambiance, and good food. Also some really swell fellow customers to eat beside.

Honestly, some of the most disappointing pasta I've had at a restaurant in a long while. I'm surprised there are so many glowing reviews of this place, which is why we dined here in the first place! I got the Fussiloni Rosso and it looked great in the pictures but the sauce in my actual dish came out very watery. That's never supposed to happen with a good pasta dish! I tried my wife's Cacio e Pepe as well and the consistency didn't taste right either. read more

Had dinner at Rosso Italian recently. Our waiter, Matteo, was the best--personable and helpful. Gave us dinner and drink suggestions which were so delicious. Would definitely dine there again. read more

Stopped here for dinner before the Eagles concert. The place gets very packed! Luckily we had a reservation but we were early and decided to sit at the bar instead. The food was great. The pizza was amazing. The Caesar salad was good but nothing to call home about. I usually am not a fan of the crust but the crust on this pizza was so light and airy I devoured it. We also ordered some cannoli. They were on the small side but omg... amazing!! The cannoli come with 3 small cannolis, chocolate, cherry and pistachio. All of them were so light and airy and so flavorful. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because of the dirty ladies restroom. I went in to wash my hands and there was a mess. Pieces of paper towel on the floor and no toilet seat barriers. It also looks like the feminine products disposal container was either broken or completely taped closed. Couldn't really tell. Other than that it's a pretty good dining spot. The rest of the place was very tidy and the staff cleaned up quickly after every guest. read more

Rosso Italian - Canoli (chocolate, cherry and pistachio - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place is such a vibe!! The dim lights, the decor it's all so moody and perfect! I went during lunch and received the absolute best service ever! Oh and the food 10/ 10 so delicious and flavorful! I took the meatballs and ate them with the eggplant parm! I would love to go back at night and really catch all the feels at the place! read more

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Really wanted to give this place a 5 star rating, but was unable to due to the following: Building was warm inside. Apparently they are aware of the problem as they had several portable "swamp coolers" running inside. The pastas that we ordered were both heavily salted and ruined what was a delicious sauce. Portions were small for the $$ amount. Some bread with our pastas also would have been nice. Staff was very attentive and nice I do highly recommend the Whipped ricotta with focaccia bread! I will definitely give the restaurant another try when the weather is a bit cooler. read more

Rosso Italian - Whipped ricotta with hot honey and focaccia bread - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food at this restaurant is DELICIOUS! The service has always been pretty personalize and we get recommendations when we need that something to push us in one direction or another. The ambiance is nice too! I have been for lunch and I have been for dinner. Recently, it was a birthday dinner for my Auntie. It is always quiet, nice mood music and you are able to conversate in this place. For lunch, it was just me and my cousin. Most people are at the bar or on the patio. Our next place to sit is the patio and eat good food, have nice drinks and people watch. Although, I recommend not sitting close to the street where folks are walking...it can get unsavory. I will go back again and again. The drinks, dessert, ALL good and tasty! A NICE neighborhood gem, for sure! It is not pricey either, for 3 2 drinks, 2 salads, 3 entrees, $99 including tip. read more

This spot is right in the heart of Downton Phoenix. Great spot to eat before or after pro sports games. The ambience is trendy and the service was very good. We had zucchini chips for an appetizer, salad, pizza, and a panini. All were very good. I recommend this spot to anyone in the area. Give it a try!! read more

Rosso Italian - Marg Pizza - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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