The pizza was phenomenal. Arguably the second best in Memphis (I won't say first). My friends got the pasta and the portion size was humongous. The service was a little slow but it's worth it. Cool vibes in this place. read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Doppio (Double) Pepperoni (sub ricotta for red onion) - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I ordered the lemon pepper fettuccine for $25 and was extremely disappointed. The pasta was incredibly bland, lacked flavor, and was so dry that it was honestly difficult to enjoy. The Caesar salad was fine, and the meatballs themselves were decent, but the red sauce had an odd taste that didn't pair well with them. It's pretty crazy that I spent nearly $60 on three meatballs, Alfredo, and a side Caesar salad, only for the main dish to be so disappointing. For the price, I expected much better quality and flavor. read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Lemon Pepper Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We went there for Happy Hour and ordered salad, pizza and 2 draft beers and house wine. Pizza was great as always. Ceasar salad - while dressing was great lettuce could use some work. The lettuce mostly white core with little green. Here's where we ran into the issue. Check comes - was charged full priced for wine and draft beers. Told the waitress supposed to be 1/2 off. She says ok - comes back and only takes off 1/2 for wine. Told her beer was not taken off - she said but you had 2 of them ...ok..so price on tab was $14 ...so we asked so with 1/2 off the regular price of draft beer is $14 each?! She says - YES. We asked to see manager to confirm. Manager comes over and says no, beer should be $3.50 each for happy hour. C''mon Tamboli - let's do better ...we love to support local but this is not the 1st time we've experienced this with your wait staff. read more

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Pizza is overrated and expensive. They charge extra when they skimp on salad dressing and you ask for more. The staff and the owner are rude...and they refuse service to law enforcement. Avoid this place. read more

I went there on a suggestion from a friend. The National Guard came in and were refused service. The majority of the customers in there applauded. These were the kind of women who were like hockey players, not showering until after three periods. Fortunately we had not ordered anything but our drinks. I threw $6 down and we left. How disrespectful of management and staff and the fact people applauded was disgusting. Let their lives be in jeopardy or get robbed on the way to their car and see how their attitudes change. Honestly, the pizzas I saw looked gross. Not a fan of Midtown anyway and just add this to the list of reasons why. I drove to Kroger, bought a Red Baron pizza, and went home. Had a much better time and a much better pizza. Plus, I was around people who shower and appreciate good hygiene. Can't wait until this place closes and something better comes along. read more

I have had better pizza from krogers frozen pizza isle. Not impressed tbh. The service is blah and not very welcoming imo. Plenty of other pizza shops in town that are better. Sorry not sorry. read more

Not worth the effort or a penny. Food, service and atmosphere lack much. No return visit from me.

Little Bettie you gotta move out of the way unfortunately. Legit the best pizza and meatballs I've ever had in my life. Sat at the bar the bartenders were super cool and welcoming too. Even when balancing a lot of things. Gonna be back through for sure read more

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Had another good experience here, the pizza was really good. I will say the Margherita pizza wasn't the best this time. The food is a little inconsistent here, because we ordered multiple pizzas and some of them seemed better quality like whoever made a couple of them was more experienced. On some of them the crust was better and they were cooked better than the others, with the right amount of toppings. Also the pasta is usually always good but we came back a third time for the lemon pasta and it just didn't taste like it normally does and we were disappointed, we didn't finish it because it was just off. So I'm not sure if get it again. They just need to work on being consistent with the recipes and making the food taste the same every time, because the first few times we came here it was perfect. But other than that, it's definitely the best pizza you can get in Memphis and the handmade pasta is amazing when they get it right! read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I had this pizza delivered by my wonderful wife while stuck in The Med. Had I had it fresh, I am positive it would have been even better. The pizza was crafted ever so lovingly by a Tamboli's expert. They must have been touched by a pizza god! We had the double pepperoni junt, it was covered in copious amounts of pepperonis and cheese. The crust was soft, but also firm enough not to droop and fold. Even after the ride to the place and then up to my room. Impressive. I loved the parm coating it had, yum! It may have been the massive amounts of opioids I was consuming at that time, but I made food noises that I'm not sure I've ever made. It was so substantial I only had one piece. I was mad she took it home and I couldn't hoard it for later. Joy and misery is the way it rolls in the hospital I suppose. '24 - 10/100 read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Doppio Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Tamboli's is my favorite pizza place in Memphis! They have tons of options, and their pasta is wonderful as well. The service was fast and friendly. I also was there in time for happy hour and got two glasses of wine for the price of one. read more

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Loved that this was real wood-fired oven pizza. Nice and thin, great ingredients. We all enjoyed the pepperoni pizza. The only issue I had was 2 pizza's cost us over $74.00 (no drinks, got it to go) and there was so little ingredients on them. I ordered garlic on one and none of tasted a once of garlic... which usually has the strongest flavor profile. Great service and the ambiance vibe is relaxing, you will enjoy that a lot. read more

I wanted to like it but the service was horribly slow. The place is cute and bare bones but doesn't fit that somewhat pricey menu so ambiance is a miss. The food was okay. I had a Caesar salad with bland roasted chicken for $20. The spouse had a spicy pasta dish that was enjoyable but again didn't warrant the price. read more

Stupendous food. A happy casual gathering place. Good service, caring environment, and very special from pizza to pasta

I've been here several time and will keep coming back. I love this place the food is amazing and the waitstaff is friendly. This place feeds the soul and the body. I've never left unsatisfied. read more

Food was so good and so fresh. I've passed by many times and always wondered about their food. Wonder no more. I really enjoyed how fresh their ingredients were and was impressed that they source ingredients locally. The restaurant is very clean and they have art from the owner throughout, which makes dining here more fun. The Cesar salad was so very good and we had the pepperoni pizza. During happy hour which I believe is 4 to 6 you can get discounted pizza and drinks. It was and excellent dining experience and the staff and service was great. Can't wait to return and try some of their other style pizzas. read more

I've only been here twice so far, but I've really enjoyed my meal both times. They also have weekly specials (get on their email list!) and those are 20% off during their happy hour from 4:00-6:00. They also have a Thursday pizza deal which is their Formaggio pizza for only $10.93 all night! Great, deal! For the table, we ordered the weekly special of truffle frites, and that was 10/10. I don't love thick potatoes but the sauce made them to die for. I would get it again if they brought that back! I ordered the drink special..but, I cant remember what it was. It was very tasty...a little sweet, but not too much! Then I ordered the Formaggio pizza as my main meal and it was full of flavor and cheese! It's also a good size for sharing or if you want leftovers. To end we ordered the Tiramisu, which was recommended by the waitress and said it was a popular dessert. It was good and soft, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to get it again. They have too many fun rotating items that I'd probably try next. read more

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Website says no same day reservations ONLINE- but to please call to make a reservation on the same day. I call and hostess says we do not accept same day reservations but to just walk in. I kindly explain what the website says. Anyway- she let me know that I was wrong and to just walk in but I will probably wait for a while and would not just give me a reservation or suggest a better time to come in. --Always enjoy eating here and nice ambiance but find this a bit off putting and is probably why I don't come here more often. read more

After a basketball game, my friend and I decided to visit Tamboli's. When we arrived, we noticed there was not much good parking, so it took a little while to find a spot. When we walked into Tamboli's, our hostess greeted us and immediately seated us at our table. The dining area was so beautiful. There were a lot of different interesting paintings around the business. Our waitress quickly took our orders and was patient with us. I was impressed that she remembered our orders without a notepad and pen. It was nice looking at the paintings while waiting for our food. I ordered a custom pizza with Pepperoni and Salami. My friend also ordered a custom pizza but with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Banana Peppers. We both agreed that Tamboli's has the best pizza in Memphis. The Pepperoni and Salami Pizza is simple, but so good. Their Pepperoni and Salami just work so well with each other. I can't forget about the crust. The crust helps with adding to the flavors of both the Pepperoni and Salami. In conclusion, everyone needs to try Tamboli's. read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Custom Pizza with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Banana Peppers. - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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If you want real wood-fired pizza, you must come here! It's located in Midtown in a quiet area with some other restaurants. The inside feels like a cozy but modern cafe. Each week, they offer different special menu items which are 20% during happy hour from 4:00-6:00. They even offer dairy-free and vegan options! Our food was served so quickly, I would say within less than 10 minutes. The server was enthusiastic and one of the kindest people I've witnessed in the service industry. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the patio in warmer weather! read more

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We were looking for a new place to try before a show downtown and came across this on a Yelp search. We hadn't been to this location since it was Fuel, which we enjoyed, and weren't sure what to expect but the menu looked good. I'm glad we ended up going, as we really enjoyed ourselves and found the food to be really solid and of good quality, which isn't always the case for pasta places. Since that first visit, we've been back a few times, and the food has been just as good. The only inconsistency here is the service, and for us, continuing to run into payment issues. Food-wise, though, you can't go wrong. We've tried the meatballs, various pastas (my favorite was the lemon pepper one), a couple of the appetizers, and a pizza - everything was fantastic. Really, I can't imagine something being bad here. Try everything! As for the payment and service issue; it hasn't mattered whether we have tried to pay with one credit card, split credit cards, gift cards, or what not - there is always an issue that seems to prevent an easy checkout process. I'm not sure what it is, but it's irritating. As for the service, it's just a bit inconsistent, and at a place with a pretty good vibe and an excellent product, that's surprising. It shouldn't stop you from going but good to be aware of. read more

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Food was excellent trying the signature lemon pepper pasta (different) but in a good way Service was excellent sat at the bar and staff super friendly The environment is par for the course a few interesting decorations, I would have liked to visit the dining area but it was a week day and they weren't offering the full menu The coffee was excellent also tried the pistachio gelato . Good spot to get your carb fix read more

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I visited Memphis from out of town and was craving some pasta and stumbled upon this place. The service was good, the waitress was very friendly. The lemon pepper fettuccine (add shrimp) was divine, it even tasted delicious the next day for leftovers. The spicy vodka garganelli (add chicken) was also good, and had a little bit of a kick to it which I love. The caesar salad was just OK, the dressing was a little too thick for my personal liking, making it hard to get it evenly across all the lettuce. We got a bottle of Pinot Grigio for $31, which honestly isn't terrible for what restaurants usually charge you for a bottle. After taxes (before tip), a salad, two pasta dishes, and a bottle of wine the total came out to $95. I had a party of two on a Saturday night around 6 pm, I did not make reservations and we had no wait time. I would suggest making reservations with a larger party just to be safe. It was a nice, quiet, date night destination! read more

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Tamboli's hands down has the best pizza and pasta in Memphis. Vick did an excellent job serving my friends and I. Her personality was lovely and positive. She recommended great food items of us to try. We ended up ordering the Bavette Steak, Cheesy Garlic Sticks , Bruschetta, Dancing Pigs BBQ Chicken Pizza, and Lemon Pepper Fettuccine with Chicken. All of it was delicious. I love the fact that Tamboli's pasta and pizza is handmade. The atmosphere was pleasant, it wasn't too loud. You couldn't hear the next tables voices which I liked. The down fall was parking on the street. I wish they had a better parking system just to be safe leaving and coming to the restaurant. read more

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Tambolis is such a refreshing spot in Memphis! Fresh ingredients always, hot hot hot food always, and top tier service. The vibe is so cute inside and the bar is one of those where you can go alone and feel right at home. read more

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I heard Tamboli's was solid and my friends did mot lie to me. The nightly appetizer offering was solid in terms of flavor, serving size, and plating. Their meatballs were a great choice. Again, the serving size was large enough for me to take some home, and they were clearly prepared well. The meat was tender and not over-worked. The blend of meats produced a great flavor. The sauce was flavorful, hefty, but fresh. read more

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I'm not sure if this place is racist or if it's just the young lady with Pink hair that's hosting tonight "March 2nd @7:00pm". But we got turned away for not having a reservation but several (Caucasian) people came in behind us who was actually seated. I even asked one if he had one, he clearly stated no and was waiting to be seated. I asked if we could wait as well, she stated no walks -ins because they are s0 read more

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Fabulous pasta and appetizers! What a great dinner we had. Everyone got something different and it was all good. The pasta was especially delicious. read more

I've taken food to go, but this was the first time dining in. We had no reservation, so the seats were on a long table behind the hostess desk. Not terrible, but hey that's what we get for no reservation. So if you can plan ahead, do it. A few of us got the Sicilian pizza and one of us got pasta. Everything was really delicious and at a good price. The reason for the loss of 1 star for me was their sangria, it was a white sangria that was way too sweet. My buddy has a whiskey sour, and I thought the same thing about it. read more

We've been to Tamboli's before and liked it fine. Tonight, however, was the absolute worst dining experience that we've had in Memphis. Our server was Max and he should explore other job opportunities, because he is awful in his current position. After we were seated, he passed our table many times AND made eye contact before we were made aware that he was our server. After quite some time, we had to flag him down so we could order. We had to ask about our beer more than once, when my husband could see it sitting on the bar. When our pizza was delivered he didn't bother to bring plates and had to wait a good long while to get them. The check? We also asked 3 times for it. We will absolutely NOT return. read more

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What a neighborhood gem for fresh pasta and pizza! We were visiting Memphis on a road trip and were staying at a local hotel. Our search for food on our first afternoon/evening, brought us to Tamboli's. When we came on Tuesday, normally we would have only been able to do takeout (which we didn't know was the case). However, we got lucky, as the owner decided to do bar seating and a limited menu instead. So we hopped on some bar stools and got settled in. All of the staff members were so genuinely welcoming and friendly. We shared some life stories and also received tips of what we should visit while in Memphis. After we started off with some drinks, my mom ordered one of the pastas with chicken added. I built my own pizza with a bunch of random ingredients and added the honey drizzle (OMG SO GOOD). All of the ingredients are sourced from local farms, which are listed on a blackboard next to the kitchen entrance. We ended up taking leftovers back because the portions are quite sizeable. We did still have room to try their milky Panna Cotta with cereal, which was the perfect treat at the end with our cappuccino. Thank you for having us! read more

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I had a wonderful time here at Tamboli's. The food is super tasty and amazing for the price. The service is also very attentive and polite. The ambiance is also super cozy and the interior is amazing. 5 stars. read more

Great environment and service at this little Italian joint! Food comes out hot and fresh. I recommend the Arancini with spicy ranch. It's delicious! I tried the spicy vodka pasta which was also amazing! read more

A bit unique that Tamboli's appears to provide not just food but also ingredients to make your own stuff. That's kind of cool. We opted for the delivery given current 2020 conditions. The name of the place would suggest pasta first, but in my experience, the double-zero pizza, particularly the Italian sausage pizza was the real star -- wood-fired, chewy, crusty. YUM. The pasta was clearly fresh and cooked well, but it was lacking something -- some kind of zest. No complaints just boring. Availability of certain dishes and pricing seems to vary depending on where you order from. The menu on their website ended up being more expensive than equivalent prices in food delivery apps. Weird. Overall, great place, friendly people on the phone, delivered quickly. read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food always great, however the person who was to seat us was rude and not accommodating. We got there right as they opened for 4pm service. There was barely anyone there but she wanted to seat us around the corner in the VERY BACK of the restaurant. We only had 3 people. We asked to move closer to front, it was a problem; we also asked about an open 6 Topper, she said it was 'reserved.' We UNCOMFORTABLY sat at the bar with my 76 yr old mother. I was angry and appalled. I also heard this particular waitress is ALWAYS rude. It's unfortunate that ONE person can put such a bad taste in your mouth at a very cool establishment. Everyone else was kind and friendly. read more

This was some of the best pizza we've ever had! We got the BBQ chicken pizza and the marinara pasta. Both were AMAZING!!! They also have a mocktail menu which is so fun! Highly recommend read more

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza - Marinara pasta and BBQ chicken pizza - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food is good, and that has kept me coming back as much as I have. But it is not inexpensive and the service is terrible - the people are unfriendly. It's difficult to get a seat and waiting on counterspace isn't a good option as seats seem to be given out preferentially since it wasn't offered to me an my friend, but was to the couple right behind us. Takeout is always late and slow, and then when you wait around the staff is rude to you. Try offering people who are waiting something to drink and maybe something small to nibble on like some small pieces of garlic bread or bread and olive oil. Might make the wait more tolerable. Oh gosh I got home with my order. My $9 cesar salad is worth about $2 and had no dressing. I bet my pizza is missing some of the add ons, too. I need to find another Italian joint. ( Turns out my pizza is cold. So the extra 15 minutes I was kept waiting means my pizza was done and no one bothered to get it to me while I sat there waiting for it. Yup - done with the aggravation. Sux because the pasta and pizza are so g. d. good. read more

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I had some pasta there that was some of the best pasta I've ever had. Pizza was really good and the seated part was really cool

I want to give Tamboli's a great review, but, I can't because of our visit last night. It was our second visit, having loved our first experience. It was my wife's birthday and we were looking forward to another great experience, especially having notified them of the special occasion. However, it turned into a so-so experience. First of all, the food was great! I had the spicy Italian pizza, my wife had a pasta dish. Both were excellent! The banana pudding tiramisu was delicious. However, things went sour when the waitress dropped my wife's salad dressing on her. We sat there while she disappeared and came back with simple dry napkins. It seemed like several minutes absence. We were thinking she was getting a damp cloth, or something more suitable for the job. It was not helpful. After that fail, I kept expecting something special for my wife's birthday, not to mention something as an apology for the salad dressing accident. Nothing. No compensation, no offer of a reduction in the bill, not even a free dessert or drink. I am so disappointed in our experience last night. I will think twice before going again. It's a shame, the food is excellent. read more

Delicious food, interesting menu -- many, many things I wanted to order. We split the half Pizzaiolo Salad -- it is HUGE and splitting the half salad is equivalent to a side salad in most restaurants. Creamy parmesan dressing is delicious. But y'all -- the lemon pepper fettucine is one of the most delicious pasta dishes I've had in Memphis. Ever. It is creamy, good crunch from the toasted breadcrumbs, and the lemon flavor is delightful without being overwhelming. Truly unique and I've already made plans to go back, just to order that again. Waitstaff is helpful, friendly and attentive. The chianti selection is delicious and reasonably priced. Took off one star because the floor is uneven and my glass of wine slid off the table -- no one's fault but messy and embarrassing and wine splashed on our neighbors. I will eat here again, and soon! read more