Saint Pasta

This was our first time checking out this location after being regulars at the Old Town spot (so…read moresad it closed!). Happy to say this one totally lives up to it. The service was just as amazing, friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the food was just as fresh and delicious. Prices are still super reasonable, which makes it an even better go-to. Our favorite is the Forno 301 pizza, always a must-order. We also loved the wine selection, and of course, you can't skip the limoncello to finish. Highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious, affordable meal with great service!

Shared a delicious artichoke and eggplant pizza and it was the perfect size to share with fine…read more"pickupableness" with Neapolitan texture and flavor. An extra treat was that they have bottles of spicy oil on the tables, so I was able to enjoy the crusts by slathering them with the tasty oil as though they were breadsticks. On the way out, after mentioning to the bartender how good the oil was, I was gifted a couple of condiment cuplets to-go, which was a thoughtful and nice touch and sort of made up for the server who wasn't particularly warm or informative as I had to ask about the specials and whether or not all the pasta is freshly made, etc. Heck, if you have a great selling point like homemade pasta, talk it up and get us to drooling! There is a variety of seating available, including outside and at the bar--bar has an inside section as well as outside which is a nice design for the lovely weather days. However, it's unfortunate that the outdoor seating is on such a busy traffic corner, so it's not the little retreat it would otherwise be. The lunchtime music was more like happy hour music, not conducive to conversation--maybe for the cellphones-at-the -table crowd it's okay, but being near the Phoenix Art Museum and Arizona Opera, why not add to the cultural experience of the area by celebrating its Italian origins with some Italian music? Even if just added as interludes during every few pieces, it would enhance the ambiance. We had to raise our voices to carry on our conversation, but it was manageable. However, when I came back the next week with a friend with a hearing impairment, it became more problematic. She tried adjusting her hearing aids, but the thumping rhythm kept taking precedence as we tried to find a quieter corner, but it wasn't possible as it is a small space and speakers were close to each table. I felt so bad that she couldn't enjoy a meal there--we both were so looking forward to having a fresh pasta dish, but just couldn't stay. Upon leaving, I felt I should let management know why so I waited to speak to him, offering constructive criticism about the sound level but he was not the least apologetic nor said he would take it under advisement, but was completely dismissive and harrumphy as though we were annoying problems and not potential regulars with suggestions worthy of consideration. How hard would it be to have a quieter area or make a speaker accessible with volume control? People, whether on the spectrum, with hearing impairments, or just lovers of good conversation deserve respect and when it is not given, will go elsewhere....

Wine bottle decorations

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Cibo

4.4(3.1k reviews)

Cibo is the kind of place that helps define a city. And this part of downtown Phoenix (the…read moreRoosevelt District) has had a rebirth in a city that's matured tenfold over the last twenty years. It had been a minute, but my friends and I made the Cibo lunch scene the other day. Now, when Italian-Americans order lunch, it's a given, EVERYTHING ordered is for the table. The pizza was as good as any Neapolitan-style pizza in town, including that dude named "Chris". The arancini was slightly over-fried, but I actually dug the crunch. Salad, fresh. Staff, energetic and fun. Fellas, take your date. You'll be a hero. Some places are restaurants. Some become part of a city's story. Cibo feels a lot like the latter.

Sarah and I had a wonderful dinner at CiBO tonight. The Salsiccia was the standout -- beautifully…read moreblistered crust, generous sausage, and exactly the kind of Neapolitan-style pie downtown Phoenix should be proud of. The arancini were a great way to start, and the Nutella e Banana with ice cream was the right call to close things out. But the night really belonged to our server, Jesus R. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely warm -- the kind of service that turns a good meal into one you actually want to write about. We'll be back, and we'll be asking for his section. Five stars.

Pesto Salad Margherita Pizza mmmmmm

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Pomo - Phoenix

4.3(1.4k reviews)

The service and food were outstanding. Mariah was our server and she was absolutely amazing- so…read moreattentive, friendly, and always one step ahead of anything we needed. The manager, Joey, also came by our table to check on us and introduce himself, which was a really nice personal touch and showed how much they care about their guests' experience. We highly recommend and will most definitely be back!

The ambiance was very nice, small but very comfortable. Sat at the bar and had great service on…read moreboth our meal and adult beverages

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First & Last

4.3(551 reviews)

0.1 mi

Women-owned & operated

Free parking

This place is fantastic. Our server was friendly and professional, answering questions about the…read moremenu and recommending just the right number of dishes. Everything we ordered was so pretty and delicious. The Sunday supper special is a great deal- three courses, with lots of veg-friendly tasty options to choose from. Love the rainbow carrots and grilled asparagus. The focaccia is huge, good for sharing, delivered to the table warm with a big chunk of flavored butter. Both pastas we tried- the pesto and mushroom carbonara- were perfectly cooked. The seasonal vanilla custard looks simple, but with the rhubarb compote on top, it's lovely. Highly recommend.

Large sandwiches with good balance of ingredients. Pizza is rotating flavor of the day, but always…read moreon the focaccia bread. It gets busy with long line outside to get in and find a table. The set up is well run, with the expected amount of noise.

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Crazy Joe Davola - Meatball Sub - Lunch September Sandwich Special

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The Old Spaghetti Factory

3.1(909 reviews)

0.3 mi

The lunch to go order was wonderful, and Stephan who helped me was even better. We will be back!read more

Went here tonight here a murder mystery show with my wife and our friends to celebrate our friends…read morebirthday. Had a wonderful time, the hostesses are friendly and directed us to where we wanted go first in the bar before the show. Our bartender greeted us right away and took our drink orders , where I ordered a Moscow mule and my wife ordered an espresso martini. Both were very tasty. We talked to the bartender about the show and told us what we needed to know and where to go in the restaurant. We went to the banquet room where the murder/mystery show was at. And the performance was fun, interactive and engaging having all ages participatong. Our waitress Chloe did a fantastic job with our table getting everyones orders and accommodating any special requests. The food was great, we ordered the lasagna, chicken fettuccine and shared an order of the cheesy garlic bread with our friends. We also ordered a few drinks as well. Highly recommend the dinner show or just stopping in for a meal. We will add this to places to go for a nice meal and atmosphere.

There are tables inside of the cable car

Chicken Marsala

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Flour & Thyme

4.4(30 reviews)

0.7 mi

Out to say thanks for a special friend and his wife who helped us out last year. Under the radar…read moreis a small restaurant in downtown Phoenix named Flour and Thyme. Maybe 40 seats in a quiet, quaint and unassuming restaurant. The chef's tasting menu has six incredible dishes. There was no menu and the portions were generous. Great combinations, unique pairings, flavors that left you wanting more and beautiful presentations. No photos tonight as the camera was not eating first. Relaxing, able to converse and not rushed, all made this our best dining experience in Phoenix in a long time. Thank you to the chef and the staff. We were blown away with this gem in downtown Phoenix. Don't wait, book the chef's tasting menu at Flour and Thyme. You will be taken to a dining destination in the desert you won't forget.

Presentation is everything. Last night was a wonderful start to our New Year's celebrations at…read moreFlour & Thyme. We began with Cosmos and Old Fashioneds, along with a sample of the steak tartare, which was absolutely delightful. Unfortunately, an argument over the bill at a nearby large table was a bit startling, so we decided to order our entrées to go. This is where the disappointment of the evening came in. Once we got home, the meals looked as though they were thrown together, with little to no attention paid to presentation. My order of the branzino is pictured.

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Mancuso's Restaurant

3.9(426 reviews)

0.9 mi

•$$$

Very nice dinner with great service. Had the veal parm and it was delicious…read more This is a wonderful Italian find in downtown that's great for meetings or dinner dates.

Had dinner as part of a large group (about 40) this week. We had a menu with limited options so you…read morelower your expectations a bit but also sort of easy for them to get it right in bulk. Meatballs were good but everything else was severely under seasoned and bland. Simple requests for minor changes were ignored and then one of our guest took a bite of the vegetable on his plate he ended up with a shard of glass or plastic or something in his mouth which nearly cut him. This was brought to the servers attention and it was very clear that he couldn't care less, has to flat out tell him we expected a re-fire on the plate since who knew if it was safe to eat. When he returned with the "new" plate (which we question if it was really remade or if they just moved it to a new plate) he ended up blaming it on the guest saying he must have broken off a piece from the salt grinder but then it took us pointing out that if that's the case he should probably remove the broken grinder before it happens to someone else. Since I live local I was hoping this would be a place I'd be adding to my "places to go" when in downtown but no chance I'd ever return.

One of the dining areas

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J P Mc Gurkee's Sandwich Shop

4.3(332 reviews)

1.6 mi

If you haven't had the Super Sicilian yet, then what the heck are you even doing?! It's amazing. So…read moremuch flavor!it's all I order. Couldn't tell you about the other menu items though. I remember when this place had the old tavern style seating where everyone carved their names in the tables and chairs. I remember the table style Pac-man game you could sit at. Spend your cash here. You won't be sorry.

This bread was so gorgeous it neatly brought me to tears. The perfect crunch on my turkey sandwich…read more The sub was huge, but it was so good, I gobbled it all up. The Cole slaw was perfectly balanced, slightly sweet and not overly wet. I will definitely be back! On top of that, the ambiance is quaint and lovely. We had our two young kids with us and it was kid friendly, with the staff helping to find the right menu option for them. I don't live nearby so I tried to buy the bread, but they don't sell it. I would love if that were something they offered in the future. Highly recommend overall!

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Dirty water glass...

Rosso Italian

4.1(444 reviews)

0.9 mi

We really love Rosso. The decor is kind of funky and cool, with a tufted vinyl wall and cool mural…read moreon an exposed brick wall. There is a bar in one room, a dining room with tables, banquettes, and booths, and a really nice patio in front. We had reservations, and the host took us directly to our table after asking what our preference for seating was. I would suggest getting reservations, because there were people waiting who didn't have reservations. Our server was delightful. She was very helpful and offered suggestions when I couldn't make up my mind. The cocktails and food were delicious. I think that they have one of the best red sauces on their meatballs that I've ever had. My only complaint was that it was very hot in the dining room. I did eventually mention it to the server who agreed it was very hot and said she would see what she could do, but soon after that we left. It might just be this weird time of year - - who is expecting it to be in the 90s this time of year?

First time at Rosso Italian. We made a reservation and were there for dinner early. It can…read moredefinitely get very busy during the dinner rush. The dining room is very crowded and loud. Our table was a 2 top in the center of the floor and was very close to the other tables! I would liked more space. The server was very nice and the service was very fast! This is a restaurant where you don't have to place your entire order all at once, you can take your time. Food comes out quickly. The drinks were delicious. I had the lemondrop and spritz. The lemondrop had blackberry which was a nice twist. The whipped ricotta and honey was a good blend of sweet and spicy. However, it can get messy and sticky so be careful. The focaccia was great! I had the gramigna boscaiola. Delicious pasta dish with bold mushroom flavor. My friend got the Cacio & Pepe. Surprisingly I thought it could've had more seasoning! But still a nice bite.

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Focaccia with pesto

Sazerac PHX

4.3(279 reviews)

Sazerac is a great spot for a quality nightcap (and some lat night food truck eats)…read more My colleagues executed an EPIC event, and after 15+ hours working on our feet, we needed a festive place with stiff cocktails and food. First, for a divey-style bar, the barkeep was really friendly. And they have good drinks. He made a stiff dirty martini, an espresso martini, and a few of their Mezcal-based "Smoke and Berries." Outside, we feasted on cheap eats from (I can't remember the name), but we ordered everything from tacos to nachos to fries and I think empanadas? Great music, great lighting, service, and drinks. Highly rec.

Sazerac PHX is a sleeper hit in downtown Phoenix... low-key one of the best cocktail spots moving…read moreright now. From the jump, the energy was chill but not boring... lights were warm, music had bounce, and the whole place felt curated without being corny. Bartender energy? Different. No menus needed... we gave a vibe, he poured what matched it. Not sure what was in the glass, but it slapped. You ever drink something so good you start reevaluating your life choices? That. Clean pours. Balanced. Not over-mixed. Just enough sweetness to get you in trouble. Crowd was mixed, stylish... looked like people who know where to be without needing to post about it. The seating's cozy enough to post up and talk but open enough to float around if you're trying to socialize. It had that lounge-meets-night-out energy. Bathrooms were clean... that matters when the drinks are flowing. Never felt like a dive. Never felt like a bottle-service trap either. It's got identity... almost like a cocktail bar that grew up on rap albums and old money. It's giving... if Frank Ocean curated a bar playlist then dipped out the back with your ex.