This is one of the more upscale restaurants on Mill Ave but sadly I don't think the quality of the food is worth it. To start off, our server was courteous and professional. No issues there. But the dishes we selected left us wanting a bit more. The bruschetta appetizer was a good start to our meal and a good appetizer to share but it was so overpowered with garlic it was hard to eat. I truly am a garlic fan but this was overwhelming. We also ordered the caprese salad, luca's meatballs, and the agnolotti. All were fine but I don't think the quality of the food warrants the heftier price tag. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to spend a bit more for a delicious gourmet meal but this just missed the mark a bit. They do have a nice wine list and the patio is great to sit on when the weather permits. I'm not rushing back but won't completely write them off for good. read more

Another delicious dinner at Cade Boa. From lasagna to ravioli and freshly prepared salads. The atmosphere is great for date nite or a celebratory dinner. The service is awesome and a team effort when when your food arrives. What's really nice is they don't over hound you at the table but are their when you need another round or refills. We will Keep Coming back! read more

Stopped in for dinner with a large group. We called ahead so they seemed prepared and accommodating (i.e. Separate checks not a problem). The mussels weren't fabulous but my food (lamb ravioli) and drinks (martinis) were spot on. Garrison, the bartender, fit me in under the wire for happy hour prices when I arrived and made me a fabulous fresh strawberry and basil vodka martini - yum! read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Garrison the bartender - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It is so terrible. I wait about 1hour and this just look like put noodles separate to two, and sell to the customers. I am so angry about this one. Bad restaurant read more

The Original Caffe Boa - It is so terrible. I wait about 1hour and this just look like put noodles separate to two, and sell to the customers. - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is such a hidden gem! If you're looking to get away from the Mill Ave college bar scene, this is it. Craft cocktails and great food, plus awesome bartenders. I would definitely say with conviction that they do the best Sazerac on Mill (and quite possibly the only Sazerac on Mill) AND they have great happy hour pricing. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Could you ask for a better happy hour? - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Always have a phenomenal experience at this location. They are always so accommodating with great service. The food is always amazing and I love the charcuterie boards. It's a great place to entertain guests for business or a night out with friends. One thing I'd recommend is changing up their menu sometimes. Maybe they do and I don't see it but the menu looks the same for a decade. Oh and the flies. They always have flies inside. read more

Waited for an hour and a half for food ..which was sub-par...drinks were bad...compensate for the trouble..but wouldn't recommend it. read more

Second time here, the first was a disaster. Only came because of an invite. This was an excellent meal with a great server. Completely opposite of my first time here. read more

I forgot that we have been to this place before in Tempe and in Mesa (before they closed down). The staff do NOT know their wine selections at all, service is not slow, it is non-existent, and the food is seriously awful. The only thing that's mediocre is the ambience. Hummus had consistency of dog food and the calamari was soggy. Pass ---- I'll remember not to go in next time. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - So called "hummus" pita was burnt and the consistency was more like what I would feed my pet. - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I absolutely love this restaurant. I would recommend going during happy hour, you must sit in the bar area for that. Its an amazingly classy restaurant with amazing food. This is an amazing must try place! Def a hidden gem! The food is just so amazing with tons of options! Must must try! read more

My family was in Scottsdale for ten days visiting family. We ate out just about every day and had a lot of great meals, but Caffe Boa will be the one restaurant that I'll recommend to anyone living in or visiting the Phoenix area. The staff was able to accommodate our large group at a very comfortable table. Not crammed in at all. We had a wonderful server that was very patient considering that we couldn't get some people to focus on the menu given the amount of chatter going on. We were there for lunch and just about everyone ordered something different. I had the Rucola salad and Tito's Cubano. I figured that the food would be good given that the restaurant was so clean and serves up locally-sourced, organic food. I've eaten at organic restaurants before, but the freshness and aroma of the platters as they were placed astounded all of us. Not a single complaint in this group of usually picky eaters from the East Coast. Others ordered the SoCal Love salad (switched the chicken for salmon), Tacchino turkey panini and a few orders of Salmon PLT. Our party some children as well, but they offered burgers, chicken tenders and pizza (I stole a slice just to taste the fresh sauce - excellent!) Our group is usually pretty good about jumping up and moving onto the next thing, but we were enjoying ourselves so much and had to try the deserts. Sorbets, Tiramisu, the chocolate chip cookies (that everyone were fighting for), cannolis (my favorite) and another cake that was delicious that I cannot recall the name of. Wonderful restaurant. Terrific service. Great price. Fun neighborhood. I cannot say enough about Caffe Boa. We met the new owner on the way out. She had worked here for several years before taking the establishment on with her business partner. Only issue I have is they don't have one in the Philadelphia area!!! Apologies for not taking pictures! I was too busy enjoying myself and eating!!! Please go to Caffe Boa! You will not be disappointed. read more

Don't waist your time and money, by far the worst restaurant I've ever been to, service is terrible after we were seated it took 30 min to order a drink i should have left then but wanted to give them a chance, order a chicken salad the best thing was the lettuce, my husband had chicken parmesan everything was raw . Calamari soaked in oil . Just disappointed. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

What an amazing place! We had dinner before a show at ASU Gammage. Definitely recommend a 5:00 or 5:30 reservation if you want to make it for a 7:30 show. That allows for the perfect amount of time to enjoy a wide wine selection, wonderful appetizers (try the caprese and the cozze!!), and wonderfully portioned entrees (try the clam or the rabbit pasta dishes - devine!!). Will come back again soon! read more

Let me start off by saying, I don't get how this place has under 4 stars. My best friend has been talking non-stop about Caffe Boa and when I finally came to visit her I got to check it out and I see why she's so obsessed with it. We started off with the Burrata and oh my god. Legitimately some of the best burrata I've had in my life. Actually it's the best I've had. It was amazing, so flavorful and just the right size for an appetizer. We got our food really quickly, service was excellent. It's all fresh made pasta, and everything was just amazing. I got the tiramisu for dessert and my friend got the cookie. The cookie was ENORMOUS and fresh made. Really delicious, it just hit the spot. The tiramisu is some of the richest tiramisu I've ever had, it was just ooooof ughhhhh so good. Definitely stop by here. read more

I came here with a group and had a wonderful time. We were in town for our fall board meeting and decided to dine here for dinner. The service was impeccable, the foods delicious, and the service attentive. Zac came over to our table several times to check on us to ensure our experience was nothing shy of excellent. Kudos to the chef and service staff! read more

The Original Caffe Boa - What was left of the tiramisu... absolutely delicious! - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I don't know how this place has 3.5 stars. Fresh pasta, and a great wine / cocktail selection. We had the capresa salad, the voodoo penne, and the lasagna. All of which was amazing, hands down one of the best places to eat on mill. read more

It's like being in Italy, though I never been :) The pesto gnocchi was to die for, and don't get me started on the red sangria! You'd be a fool not to come for half price sangria on Sunday. My daughter got buttered noodles, even those were amazing, who'd have thunk it! read more

My family had a pretty good experience at Cafe Boa. Our server was friendly and prompt, shared the specials and offered us wine with our meals. The Voodoo Penne was a crowd favorite on yelp so I ordered it and it didn't disappoint. It was creamy, rich, and flavorful. My husband ordered the Gnocchi and gave it a 3/5, the mushrooms were a bit slimy and the ingredients didn't flow well together. My overall 4/5 is because our food took longer than usual to come out. The server acknowledged and apologies for this. We also ordered the s'mores dessert (shared by 5) and the server let us know the manager didn't approve of how it "looked" and had it remade. It was likely and fluffy, mouse like. Overall a great experience but a little pricey. read more

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I am giving it 3 stars and not 1 only because the guy that brought out or food was very nice and personable. Our server was kept rushing away without asking if we needed anything else or even giving us a chance to ask her for anything. Needed some pepper. The hostesses kept ignoring me when I tried flagging them down (it was practically empty). They were lingering in my view but disappeared when they seem to realize I wasn't letting up. Zach (manager) came over and asked us how it was going - I explained to him what I had experienced, to which he responded "oh no, I know my staff and I know they wouldn't behave that way" he seemed to become upset -- almost confrontational so I left it alone. Definitely picked the wrong place to enjoy an evening out with my daughter. read more

Everything here is so good. It is one of the best restaurants in downtown Tempe. I honestly cant think of a thing to critique about Caffe Boa. The patio and interior is beautiful and calming, the service is always great and the food, oh the food, it's so good! And, it's very affordable for what always feels like a very upscale dining experience! Check out their brunch too! read more

I've been here a few times at this point. Over time I've discovered that the secret has gotten out that this place is awesome and service and food quality dips with their preparedness. No hard feelings though! I know it's hard to ramp up when the place is usually just a couple tables. They're outwardly apologetic about their issues and upfront with things that would be an issue. The mimosas are crafted with love (usually) and the food is typically excellent. read more

DO NOT COME HERE FOR CIOPPINO.. Came here because I searched for cioppino on yelp. The tomato based suace was good but didn't have any fish, only shrimp calamari, sausage. Shrimp and muscles. I wad craving cioppino and the food was good but for $27 dollars I was expecting something much better or bigger portion. NOT WORTH $27 DO NOT ORDER so don't waste your hard earned money on it. I would feel comfortable with $18 maybe. Now to set the record straight I'm paying for this on the company card so it's not coming out of my pocket but if it was I would be passed. The sevice was nice and friendly at the bar but after bring it to the managers attention he didn't nothing other than the can I offer a dessert spill. Would I recommend this place or come back. NOPE, Absolutely not.. When you see the three and a half Stars for the business it's probably a good indicator to listen to. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This use to be our "Go To" but the last year it's went WAY down hill. Not just one time but the last 3 or 4 the food, service, price everything went from a 5-Star to 1-Star. read more

Was just in there for 45 minutes and the waiter never came back. Food looked good wish I could've tried it. Unfortunate

I could not say enough about Caffe Boa the food, owner, the servers, the chefs everything was absolutely fantastic I could not even put in words what the food was like but it was absolutely so tasty rich with a wonderful tomato cream sauce, the salads looked fantastic too with jumbo shrimp and chicken..I took 25 AWESOME LADIES to dinner there last night and each and everyone of them enjoyed it so much..thank you again Jenni for taking us at such a short notice..I know for sure I will be back... read more

I was very impressed with the unique cuisine and spirits. I dined here at the suggestion of a friend, I was not disappointed. The service was very personable and the bartender was very knowledgeable of the foods and the sourcing. I will definitely return as the food was very unique, tasteful, but not fussy. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Lasagna and Ravioli - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The food here is divine. Every time I've dined here the food and service have been top notch. Excellent craft cocktails as well.

It took me a while to make my way to Caffe Boa, but I finally did it. I went for dinner last night with my husband and brother, and we were all impressed! (We were huge Payton Curry fans when he was at Digestif so I don't know why it took us so long to go see his new home). Despite calling ahead, and several tables appearing open in the dining room, we were sent to the bar when we arrived and told it would be "just a few minutes." I was ok with that, especially once I had a delicious glass of malbec in my hand! We were seated about ten or fifteen minutes later, and we must've hit the jackpot because Trevor was our server and he was attentive, friendly, and not afraid to make recommendations. The boys and I had different menu items in mind, so they shared a ton of things (fries and bolgnese as appetizers, a special mangalitsa head cheese as the next course, and then linguini, and quail entrees). I tried almost all of their courses and ordered the day boat fish, which was sole in parchment paper served with quinoa, as my entree. My fish was delicious, and quite a large portion too. So was everything else I tasted except for the head cheese... Sorry Chef, but that was not my cup of tea... it's just not for everyone, I guess! We were all stuffed but managed to share dessert which included an incredible pumpkin macaroon, something chocolate, and caramel corn with fleur de sel. I let the boys take down the macaroon and chocolate and I enjoyed every morsel of the popcorn! Will definitely be back on a Saturday or Sunday to take advantage of CB's bottomless mimosas / bellinis. read more

Sit down and prepare yourself as I tell you something that will change your life. Ready? Caffe Boa's brunch is the best in Phoenix. Hands down. I'm also making this claim without having ever been past the patio. If you don't believe me, check out the amazing photos I added. The patio is so gorgeous and serene you don't even realize you're right down smack dab in the middle of college central. The vines growing along the side and the umbrellas suspended from the roof are simply magnificent. The place settings are beautiful, and listening to the birds tweet as they hop around all while a great breeze blows makes it instantly calming enough to warrant going by yourself, serene enough for talking business, and sexy enough for a date. The staff is phenomenal, and our server, Bri, was just the best ever. She helped me through some very tough Sunday morning meal decisions as well as explained all about Caffe Boa and how many of their items on their dinner and new brunch menu are made from scratch, organic, and/or locally grown. The brunch menu also has only been around a few weeks. I'm glad that I stopped by before word spreads. I started off with the white sangria, which wasn't sold by the glass until brunch. Additionally, during brunch, the pitchers of sangria are half off. The glass was huge and full of flavor and goodness. It was filled with apples, grapes, oranges, and cherries and was absolutely delightful. After the sangria, I had to try the mimosa, and I was not disappointed. Mimosas, Bellini, and champagne are 8 per glass or 18 bottomless at brunch. And yes, you can mix and match them. It may sound a little pricey, but they would kick the ass of the 2 dollar mimosas many places have. Total weaklings they are compared to this masterpiece. After going round and round on just what I wanted to order, I settled on the eggs benedict which had prosciutto, poached eggs, and basil hollandaise over an English muffin. On the side was an amazing goat cheese and tomato (though I did without tomato). I added some cracked pepper and unbleached wine rock salt. Decadent. Simply exquisite. I don't typically care for salt and I couldn't help but keep putting a tiny pinch on my meal. The service was just the right speed for a brunch, not too fast and not too slow. I don't like to be rushed on a Sunday morning. I was able to enjoy myself and take in the amazing food I was eating as well as enjoy the scenery, which made me believe I really had been transported to a gorgeous countryside when I walked in the door. I will gladly come here again for brunch, and despite my typical dislike of pasta, the description Bri gave us, has me craving that as well. It was decadent down to every last tiny detail and I left completely satisfied from head to toe, like I had been on a romantic getaway or a day at the spa. read more

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Having already mentioned my next stop as the primary impetus to visit Tempe in the first place I'll start off by saying I'd originally identified Caffe Boa when browsing SlowFood.com and having subsequently read the profiles of both Jay Wisniewski and his wife on the website I was sold that it was a place to put on my list; a fact that a 50% off coupon from localdines.com certainly did not hurt. Located on Mill Avenue, a space much maligned by local epicures and gourmands due to the proliferation of ASU "College food" stops such as pizza and burgers Caffe Boa seemed to be a sort of panacea to the area's dining trend with its focus that which is local/fresh/organic and with offerings of brunch, lunch, and dinner I decided to make my fist visit a morning one; an audition, if you will, to see if a dinnertime drive to Tempe would be well advised in the future and recruiting my friend Aileen to join we scheduled for 10am since she had to be at work by 11:30. Arriving just minutes late largely due to parking issues ($1.50/hr, FYI, though there is rumor of a free lot) after spending some time wandering around Mill and the ASU campus I entered Caffe Boa to find the restaurant much larger than I'd anticipated from the website and with only one other table occupied and my friend already arrived it would not be long before our server stopped by, told us of the mimosa table ($15,) and explained the new menu before filling Aileen's coffee and a glass of water with cucumber for each of us. Having each browsed the menu prior to arrival and with $40 to spend it would not be long before our decisions were made and with three plates to be shared amongst us ordered it would also not be long until we were left to wait...and wait...and wait...nearly twenty minutes before someone returned to prepare my friend water without cucumber and nearly fifty minutes before our food arrived; Aileen now likely to be late for work and myself simply hoping the food would be worth the wait. Beginning first with the savory as my morning visit to Essence had been quite sweet the Croissant Croque Monsieur (sans Dijon) along with an egg requested to be soft poached would prove to be the first disappointment of the day as the overall composition of the dish was simply poorly conceived - the croissant lacking any crunch and weighted down by the cheese, the béchamel largely blurred by the brine of the ham, and the $2 most certainly not soft poached (especially since a quality kitchen can sous vide a perfect 63-degree egg in less time than Boa prepared this one.) The salad was fresh and the dish was edible, but at $16...even with the localdines certificate I felt ripped off. Moving next to a pair of sweets, Aileen opted for the Parisian Crepes with Apricot preserves, Crème Chantilly, and Berries and requesting the dish without powdered sugar I think we both kind of chuckled at the lackluster presentation but unlike the croque this dish was at least tasty; the crepes dainty with a goodly amount of sweet filling and the crème light yet flavorful but at $12 probably not enough to satiate all but the slightest appetite. For our final (and certainly most decadent) taste of Boa an order of Stuffed Pain Perdu arrived featuring two pieces of brioche wrapped around a light layer of mascarpone and Nutella that was subsequently battered and dipped in hazelnuts prior before a trip to the pan. Nicely caramelized with an exterior still featuring a bit of crunch and an interior just short of custard plus a topping of caramelized bananas, raisins, and maple the overall flavor profile was certainly sweet but at the same time nicely balanced and certainly a step up from the rest of the morning...even if nearly twice the price and half as good as the French Toast at Essence just hours before. A 60 minute wait and $40 (plus tax and tip) for 3 items - only one of which was even remotely memorable - let's just say Caffe Boa won't see a starring role in my dinner plans any time soon. read more

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Excellent food! We had the Voodoo Penne, Mediterranean omelette, and the pancakes. Everything was delicious!

Cafe Boa is a nice place. Only upscale restaurant downtown Tempe on Mill. The food is good, not great! Nothing too special. The risotto was tough and lacked flavor. The scallops were prepared well, but only (3) scallops. The service was snail's pace. It took 15-25 min. to receive our first round of cocktails. Our meals probably didn't arrive for almost an hour. It may have not been the server's fault, but he never updated or made us feel he was watching the time. We had to inquire when our meals would be served. read more

Really Cute place. Went for Lunch. I ordered the Autumn Maccaroncello and Caesar Salad, which was Butternut Squash and Wild Honey Sauce, Toasted Pepitas, Pecorino, Slovenian Pumpkin oil, while it had good flavor, it was cold and I would have preferred chunks of butternut squash so that it had some texture. (see pics) Things I liked: atmosphere the bread Things I didn't like: it was freezing in here $4.50 for tea, hot or iced.....Really??!!!! limp salad barely lukewarm pasta bland dipping sauces for the bread read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Autumn Maccaroncello and Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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2.5 stars - for their Sunday brunch. I may go back for a lunch or dinner some time but I am in no hurry. Our server was so damn slow. He kept disappearing and could not stay on top of our drink refills. We had to flag him down a few times for that and for our check. Food: We got the Fresh Fruit Salad to start. See pic. Unimpressive. Apple and orange slices? ZZzzzz. We were expecting something more creative. If they doubled the amount of berries and added more exotic fruits it would be nice. Go get the Fruit & Cheese Fantasia at PJ if you want a fruit dish done right. I had the Angelina Nova (see pic). The omelet part was tasty, nice balance of salmon, cream cheese, and chives. The "fresh baguette" was actually two minuscule rock hard slices of baguette. Tomatoes were forgettable. Then there is the Mediterranean omelette. The sausage seasoning completely overpowers the entire dish. Very disappointing. The tiny wedge of baked grated potatoes that came with was cold and sad. See pic. The best dish we ordered and all of us ended up sharing was the Penne Pasta with "Voodoo" Sauce and Chicken. I would eat that again. Everything else was totally forgettable. The patio ambiance is nice and quaint. As a final note, everything that passed by us in the way of lunch items, sandwiches, and salads, looked fantastic!! We were sad that we opted for the brunch once we noticed so many pretty platefuls pass our table :( read more

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Based on rave reviews from other Yelpers, I went to Caffe Boa with high expectations. Alas, my experience there was a bit of a disappointment due to said high expectations. My sister and I had a reservation for an early dinner (5pm) yesterday and after lucking out on a parking spot right in front (coin-operated meter); we were seated pretty quickly by the (unsmiling) hostess. At this time, we were probably the third occupied table in the restaurant. The décor and vibe featured a modern and elegant main dining room on the inside and an intimate patio area decorated with intertwining vines and bursts of colors from flowers. The restaurant began to fill up by 6pm and consisted mostly of casual to business-casual middle-aged folks. I started off with a glass of their Pinot Grigio ($7) and found it to be very smooth and strong. The Brushetta ($10) consisted of huge slices of Ciabatta bread, topped with slices olives, capers, chunks of tomatoes, and slices of basil. This was my fave dish of the night as it was so full of flavor (albeit a bit chunky in texture). We tried eating this as daintily as we could but ended up making a big mess. I was wavering between trying the Agnolotti (grilled forest mushroom ravioli) or the Autumn Maccaroncello (butternut squash with wild honey sauce and goat cheese pasta) and opted for the Maccaroncello ($17) since I was intrigued by the combination of ingredients. When the waiter brought the dish over, my belly did a happy flip since it looked and smelled delicious. I took the first bite and although the initial taste was packed full of butternut squash and cheese flavor, I was a bit taken aback by the saltiness of the sauce and the "too al dente" texture of the pasta. I drank a sip of water to cleanse my palate and tried another bite...with the same result! Being an optimist (when it comes to food), I drank a sip of the wine and tried another bite...same darn result! Sigh, sigh, sigh! At this point I felt full and so settled back to watch my sister pick at her dish...read below. My sister initially chose the Toasted Herb Gnocchi (milk braised Dutch Valley veal sweetbreads in gravy) but after being told by the waiter that the sweetbreads won't be ready for consumption for who knows how long, she opted for the Mezzaluna Ravioli ($16 / pork stuffed ravioli in broth). When the waiter brought her plate over, I almost choked on my glass of wine. The darned dish looked just like a bowl of steamed wontons in broth that one can find at a Chinese restaurant! My sister said it tasted just like wontons too and offered me a bite...which I declined. Although we wanted to try the tiramisu, we opted out of that due to our disappointment in our dishes. Our waiter provided very good service and seemed eager to please. Caffe Boa's website boasts that their menu consists of Mediterranean, Slavic, Asian, and Cajun preparation and states that they focus on using seasonally inspired, all natural, organic ingredients. I agree that their ingredients seemed fresh and I did taste the Asian influence in the dishes; however, the effort fell short of my expectations. I admire the chef for his innovation though, and will have to give this restaurant another try before I completely give up on them. Overall, for one glass of wine, an appetizer, and two entrees, our bill came to approximately $50 (before tip). read more

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Food was great. Service was a bit slow due to labor shortage, I guess... It took about an hour to get our food. What made it ok was great company we had for dinner... I will only return maybe on a slow day/night where they can provide the meal on time. read more

The atmosphere was simply beautiful here--went on a Saturday with a big group of friends for lunch and sat outside on the patio. You sit underneath a gorgeous overhang of flowers and vines. Cool, mellow music plays in the background. The waiter was very nice and didn't rush us even though we sat and chatted for hours or get mad when we asked him to split the bill multiple ways. We ordered the bruschetta to split--came with four pieces of toasted bread overflowing with fresh tomatoes, EVOO, and your choice of feta or goat cheese (goat was divine!). I ordered the Agnolotti Boa (as they didn't have many vegetarian options)--ravioli, grilled and marinated mushrooms, tomato cream, Grana Padano. Was really tasty (not too creamy) but was too small of a portion to warrant the $16 price tag. Glad I went once but not sure I'll be back. read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Bruschetta with goat cheese--really yummy! - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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First of all the food was ok but not great or anything to talk about. But the bar vibe was awesome (guy with the handlebar mustache) was great - professional and fun... We ordered dinner and wine. Waiter said oh - we only had one bottle of that wine but I have an 04 - we say sure why not... we'll he only had one bottle of the 04 - but he had an 01 that he could recommend. Problem being the first wine we ordered was about $70 to $80 a bottle and the 01 ended up being $450 a bottle... You'd think the waiter would have said something about going from $80 a bottle to $450 a bottle . So this was a business dinner with a local office. We will not be coming back - we will let our colleagues know not to go there and will not allow our vendors to take us here and hopefully the restaurant will learn from this. read more

Took a friend here last night to celebrate her engagement. It was her favorite restaurant back in 1999 when it was a little dive joint. Now its at a new location (still on Mill) with a complete makeover. It's like the little trailer park girl that nabbed herself a sugar daddy and you just ran into her..She has new boobs and those boobs have changed the person she used to be, the person everyone loved. Like I said, used to be casual and somewhat divey..now it's all wine and tablecloths. Service was good, no rave reviews, no complaints. Food I had the "Spezzatini of Pork" Cauliflower Ravioli, Peas, Organic Carrots, Roasted Heirloom Potato, Fresh Grated Horseradish. Sounds amazing right? It was decent but it's a fancy name for stew atop large thin ravioli. Im not disappointed in my dish but far from "wowed". For dessert Tres Leches bread pudding.. can't go wrong right? For all bread pudding lovers.. its usually super moist and doughy.. and if youve ever had Tres Leches cake also supermoist. The combo..NOT supermoist? Some parts were, but most was dry like panetone. It was topped with ice cream and that should have been a clue. Bread Pudding should never need ice cream as a sidekick, it should be able to hold it's own. This dessert was beyond disappointing. I expected so much more from this place. I wont go back for "ok", there are too many restaurants in Phoenix to return for "ok". read more

The Original Caffe Boa - Spezzatini of Pork - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I visited for dinner on a Saturday night. Overall the restaurant had a nice casual vibe. The waitress was very friendly and asked if it was my first time, (it was), and gave me the background of the restaurant which was nice. They have an interesting cocktail menu. I started with the Potion #9 and they happily made it with vodka instead of gin for me. It was one of the best cocktails I have ever had. The medium charcuterie board as was a delicious appetizer. The cheddar, pecorino and butter pecan cheeses were amazing and paired with delicious honey, strawberry jam, Dijon mustard, arugula salad and bread. The medium-size was definitely enough for 2-3 people. For dinner, I got the mushroom ravioli with tomato cream sauce. The ravioli were decent but the sauce made it delicious and I was finishing the sauce with extra bread!! I would recommend this place. Both the cocktail and dinner menus were unique and made me want to return to try other items in the future. And I didn't even make it to the wine or dessert menus yet!!! read more

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