I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free options (I have celiac disease),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very cute and clearly designed for photos, which matches what I saw on their Instagram. Service overall was fantastic. The food, however, was just okay. I ordered the burrata and fig plate and was told they'd replace the bread with apple slices. I received five very small slices of apple, and when the plate was set down the waitress said she'd get more if needed. I later noticed I was charged $2 for an additional five slices, which together didn't even amount to half an apple. Ironically, the bread that comes with the dish would have been far more substantial. The burrata was fine, but nothing memorable. My friend ordered the chicken and brussels sprouts and didn't even finish it before having the plate taken away. The flourless almond cake was the star, a bit salty on its own, but with the ice cream and whipped cream it was a delightful combo which were the highlight. Overall, this is a great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and photos, but the food is fairly mediocre compared to the setting.

Neighborhood favorite for Italian. Though this is so close to home, we reserve it for special…read moreoccasions -- birthdays, anniversaries, etc., because it really is special. This past weekend I had the ravioli (I know, boring, right?) ... but it is mellow and a burst of rich flavor at the same time. Great sauce. Hubby had some sort of seafood medley special and he's ready to back already. Dessert -- panicotta. Oh my goodness. Some kind of creamy base topped with fruit puree. Probably one of my all-time favorite desserts. If we go on the weekend and neglected to make a reservation, we take a seat at the bar if the wait is too long for a table, and we get served right there. It changes things up a little but still a very enjoyable evening. The food is always delicious and service is friendly and par.

I've been a patron of this restaurant for 20 years. Went in today for happy hour and was treated so…read more rudely by the new management. The manager was very sarcastic. unprofessional and demeaning. and this was over a $12 gift card that supposedly was from the previous owners that this management would not honor. I had no idea that this restaurant was under new management and going forward I will never step foot in the place again. The food was not like it used to be. Service was slow . The ambiance is no longer there. It's unfortunate because I would go in there with large groups of friends for dinner and listen to music. I would not recommend this restaurant anymore. It used to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.

This is my go-to spot! The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and fun to chat with. The food is…read moreamazing, the restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is great. It can get pretty busy, so be sure to plan accordingly. I also stopped by the bakery section and had the pleasure of meeting Siya. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about all the bakery items. Thank you again for the cannoli, it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back.

We've been here twice now and have had pretty good experiences both times. I really enjoyed the…read morebuild your own pasta with mushroom sauce the first time. This most recent visit we ate outside as we had our dog with with us. There was one other party and even though it was late June, the patio was covered and the misters were nice, so it was very comfortable. Our server was friendly and although it seemed like she was new, if she didn't know the answer to our questions she happily asked her peers for the answer. We had a few hiccups but she was very apologetic and nice about it. We ordered the meatball Ferris wheel, kids cheese pizza, and hot Sicilian pizza. I thought it was really cool how the Ferris wheel actually spun. I did think the polenta would be a bigger portion and served on the side. (They put the polenta in each meatball cup) The meatballs were a good size and tasted pretty good. One of them was topped with Calabrian chili and it was really good. It may have been their monthly special. The kids pizza was a good size for our toddler and you could tell it wasn't frozen cheese pizza. The cheese was good and I like that it comes with a drink. I think it also comes with a dessert but our server didn't offer it and we didn't think we needed it. They did bring the pizza out piping hot and considering it's for a kid I would have appreciated if they let it cool a bit instead of bringing it fresh out the oven. The pizza was amazing and had such good flavor. I loved the ricotta and hot honey. I just wish it was a little bigger, but with the meatballs it was more than enough for two people. We don't eat Italian often but would definitely be back when we do.

My husband and I really, really like this place. It's become our place to go before heading out to…read morea show at Gammage. It's located just off Mill Ave. in Tempe. There is a lot of outdoor seating with string lights and misters and surrounded by lots of greenery. The building looks old and the interior has high ceilings and lots of exposed brick. I love the very tall wooden doors and a super fun artwork. There is a separate bar area. We got: *Para Mi Amor (cocktail) *Paulander-Mulchen Hefeweizen (beer) *Noble Bread *Lasagna *Luca's Meatballs *Broccolini *Espresso Mocha Torta The lasagna had a three meat sauce that was amazing! Even after I was full I couldn't stop eating it because it's so delicious. Lucas meatballs came with spaghetti with mushrooms in a red sauce. It was also delish. Portion sizes were quite large. The Espresso Mocha Torte was absolutely luscious. Is a great dessert to share because it is so rich. So good! I have to give so many bonus points for the customer service here. I had made an error and even though it was totally on me, the manager make sure that the bread and dessert was complementary. Even after I told her that I understood it was my mistake, she insisted and said she wanted us to go away happy. And we did! This place has been on our rotation for a while and it will continue to be. It's really such a perfect mix of lovely ambience, great service, and always amazing food. Keep in mind that this is Mill Avenue so you will need to allow a few minutes for parking. That said, we've never had an issue not finding a space out in front.

Great food, great service really nice ambience... We sat on the patio and it was beautiful -…read moreperfect weather and the bourgenvilla were in full bloom. My wife got the Oso Buco and the lamb was very tender and really flavorful. I got the Zuka ravioli. I believe it was called. - super tasty came out hot & fresh with some arugula and goat cheese on top and it really hit the spot. Also had a great blackberry Negroni. Highly recommend this place! Friendly service and it always has great food!

The food is amazing the truffle bread and the spicey rigatoni !…read more The service is amazing ! And the ambiance is sooo pretty! Sucha cute eatery! I had got togo for my uncles birthday and they are really picky, but Chasity helped me pick safe yummy foods for them to enjoy

I want to start off by saying the hostess was really what made my experience fantastic! I…read moreoriginally wanted to go here for a dating event, but unfortunately it was sold out so I asked the hostess if I could sit around the area the dating event was located at and she asked me if I wanted to sit with them, I opted not to, but it was still a nice gesture. The server gave great recommendations, especially when we were in between different menu items. We were also so grateful that they were able to put certain items of the dish on the side depended upon our preferences. Unfortunately, there was a girl who walked by who was very sick and we had to endure the experience, but management asked if we wanted to be reseated which we appreciated. The food here is always so amazing especially if you're a gluten-free girl the gluten-free noodles pair very well with the pastas in my opinion. Lastly, right now they have a banana butter cake and that is probably the best thing on their dessert menu! So tasty, just the right amount of banana and crispy on the outside!

Came in today for early dinner and had great service! Page at the bar was amazing. JR the manager…read morestop by to check on us. The vibes were great! My favorite postino in the valley! Come see JR and his team!

Coming here makes me want to move to Tempe where beautiful people are everywhere and the food is…read moreincredible. Just prior to saying goodbye after a long trip that ended here in Tempe and heading to Sky Harbor to go home, hung out here on a perfect mid March high noon. Outdoor seating with shade and warm rays was available and sampled some amazing appetizers. One was goat cheese with arugula, some kind of a toasted artisan bread, and pink grapefruit I believe. 5/5; also had a rich but sinfully delicious cremini mushroom fondue 5/5; had meatballs in a tomato meat sauce (very light and flavorful) and for my main dish has the P.R.E.A.M. Bowl 5/5. Except for the fondue which was sinfully delish, the dish led were light and cleanly cooked and very fresh. Was easily the best place I ate at while in the Phoenix area. A must try.

This is my second time here now and it was amazing. We tried the boneless wings from happy hour and…read morewe got the hot sauce for those. I was surprised, I definitely didn't expect them to be so spicy but it was perfect because I love spicy food. I don't think I've ever had hot wings with that much spice. I got the Penne Alla Vodka and as always it was amazing. I'll definitely say it was better this time, it had so much sauce and the perfect amount of veggies. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, I did add some chili flakes to give it a little kick. The sausage is delicious, it reminds me of the sausage from supreme pizzas. Everything together is the perfect bite, there's so many different flavors. The portion size is perfect. The food is definitely made with love. Our service was amazing, our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs. She made sure we had water and soda the entire time we were there. There was a little mess up with our order and she was very understanding about it. Like I've said before, I love the interior design. I think it's beautiful and looks very modern. The restaurant is spacious and has so many different seating options. I recommend checking it out!

Hubby & I had dinner here Friday night. Due to hubby having to work later than normal, I made a…read morereservation for 6:00. We arrived a few minutes early, but were seated right away. All the staff were friendly & welcoming. Our server was prompt to our table. We ordered our usual. Hubby got a beer & I got red sangria. Both were good. We get a full other of the garlic bread without cheese. Their garlic bread is the best garlic bread in AZ! Hubby got the spaghetti with marinara sauce & added 3 meatballs. I got the chicken parmigiana, but on the fettuccine I got Alfredo sauce. All of the food was excellent! The best we have had. The only reason for the 4 stars is all of our empty cups & plates remained on our table until after we left. We even ordered another order of garlic bread to take home after we were done eating, & the dishes remained on the table. I didn't take any pictures since we got the same food I've posted pictures of before.

Good local spot to enjoy some Italian food. Bartender was great and the atmosphere was good, could…read moreuse a little update but it didn't affect the food. I enjoyed the carpaccio to start and had the chicken parm for my main. Both were excellent and the red sauce was fresh and delicious. Enjoy!!!

I've been waiting to try La Locanda for a while now and it honestly did not disappoint!!!…read more I wanna start off by saying that the service I got from the second I walked in was amazing thank you to Kevin and Rafa! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with just the right balance of elegance and comfort perfect for both a relaxed dinner and a special occasion. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the chef's passion for Italian cuisine. Every dish was amazing. I would definitely come back to try more of the Italian food. Chicken parm was 10/10 and the sausage and peppers 8.5/10 and the espresso martini was as a solid one 9/10 the garlic bread was 10/10