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    Two sides of polenta and two meatballs
    Sue H.

    This is my second visit for happy hour at the bar, so this review is overdue! Good experiences both of them. The first visit I sat outside in the shade for an early happy hour, missing the peak sun hitting the bar directly. This time I sat inside because at 6:00 p.m. the evening Sun was baking the two parties outside under the misters. There was plentiful happy hour seating remaining at the bar and the high tops, but only for a few minutes and the inside bar filled up. I studied the menu and sipped a house red wine while waiting for my friend to arrive. The house red had a rich flavor and was bargain priced at $6 for happy hour. I see from my receipt that it was a Merlot. It was tasty I had two. Smiles. From the happy hour menu, I selected the burrata cheese and heirloom tomatoes appetizer nipple while I waited. This was the perfect portion for one person and a creamy spectacular burrata with a little pesto underneath. The tomatoes were a nice variety of colors sizes and textures, some riper than others but all delicious. There were enough tomatoes to save my friend a few pieces to try when she arrived. Both of the bartenders on duty were outgoing and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. These are well-trained, experienced employees. Friend arrived and asked several questions about the mocktail ingredients. She chose one that was bright pink and a little bitter, yum! Bartender Jarrell looks just like her son, they even took a picture together to send him. I asked many menu and preparation method questions, and arrived on ordering a small $4 side of polenta and a single meatball with sauce. Again, I really appreciate these tiny portions being available so I can sample many things! I ordered the steak meatball with mushroom cream sauce. It was unbelievably tender, and the mushrooms were big meaty generous pieces. I loved this dish and will order it again. In fact my friend ordered the same combo with the pesto. We also considered the risotto side, although it's more pricey. It was a lovely evening, we visited for a long time and never felt rushed to leave the bar. I will say the only drawback was once I quit ordering wine, it was hard to get my water refilled. I'm going to keep the Sicilian Butcher in my regular rotation, especially since they offer a couple of gluten friendly sides in a small reasonably priced portions. Thank you Chef Joey, you have hit another one out of the ballpark!

    Derek K.

    Pobre cita. I'm sorry but I cannot return here. People around me were raving but my experience didn't match. The servers(staff) during our visit were wildly inexperienced. My partner and I waited for maybe 10 minutes before we got a bussers attention for at least water. Then 10 or more for us to get someone else's attention for food. Mind you, this was not a busy time at all. Then with the prices representing fine dining, I expected my pizza and pasta to be resembling such. Unfortunately they both missed the bar by far. If you come here please don't get the pizza and be careful what pasta you get. Also I cannot justify an extra charge for meat on an already highly priced pasta. The bread was fantastic though. Sad we paid $14 for it when Italian restaurants give it for free normally. Please be careful before coming here.

    Ménage A Trois
    Justin T.

    I can see why this place is one of the highest reviewed restaurants in Phoenix. On a recent trip to this fine city, my friends and I were trying to find a nice dinner on a Saturday night. All signs pointed to The Sicilian Butcher. I was hesitant about coming for the simple fact that they have locations in Texas. Not in my city, but close enough. When on vacay, I like to try things that is not accessible to me back home. I went against my own rules and boy, am I glad I did! This place was great. Making a reservation was easy and our table was ready when we arrived. The inside dining area is pretty spacious, but they also have a massive patio as well. Wes was our server and he handled our group with ease. He was super friendly and very helpful when it came to the menu and helping us choose what to eat and drink. We started off with cocktails. We had a fun filled day and I was in need of a little pick me up so I went with an espresso martini. Wes gave me an option of getting it mocha which I agreed to. I never had it that way and it turned out to be very good. For appetizers, we went with Fritto Misto which is fried calamari. It was suggested we try the shrimp and calamari as well. I love calamari so getting it prepared two different ways sounded like a great idea. The fried calamari was tasty and a very generous portion. The shrimp and calamari appetizer was probably one of my favorite things of the night though. It was a generous portion of both seafood and potatoes, in a bath of this spicy sauce made with a spicy pork sausage. I would totally get that as an entree with some bread for dipping and be happy. As far as mains go, they have options. They have salads, pizza, a meatball ferris wheel, pastas, parmigianos and their call to fame, craft meatballs and pasta. There were so many good looking options but I went with my usual go to at Italian restaurants, chicken parmigiano. This thing was massive. It was thinly pounded which gave it a nice crunch even with cheese and sauce smothering it. I could taste the high quality ingredients as well. I was very happy with this dish. One thing I did not like was that it didn't come with pasta. I've never had one that didn't come with pasta of some sort. It was an upcharge to add which I did. They have lots of options as far as types of pasta as well as sauces. Overall, my party and I had a wonderful experience here. I did not hear one complaint from anyone. I would totally come back if in the area or seek out their other locations in other cities.

    How gorgeous are these
    Shay K.

    So amazing having dinner here tonight! I was really happy to get in since it's popular and my date did a day of reservation. We actually went early at 5pm so that's key. We hadn't ate all day so it was perfect timing. We started with a limoncello tartini & I had the spicy Sicilian. It was excellent and spicy and it was beautiful for our patio table. Tiana took care of us from start to finish to middle to the side. She was very engaging with us, gave superb recommendations and we wanted to stay and talk to her all darn night! I'll have to visit again to see her lovely smile and effervescent personality. I had the meatball Ferris wheel and I took a video of how cute and whimsical it was. I wanted to try ALL the meatballs cuz you know, Go big or Go Home. I really liked the chicken and eggplant meatballs. Tiana recommended i get a side of pasta, cuz they make it there fresh. So of course I wanted chef made pasta. It was beyond fantastic. Tiana had me get the large flat noodle, paparadelle? It was so good. Really good pasta. I got vodka sauce but next time I'll try a crème sauce, maybe cacio pepe. Tiana said that was good so I will order as she tells! My date had the chicken parm and it was a giant portion, like a whole side of a chicken. He shared one tiny piece and it was excellent. It was really tasty. I should have insisted he give me another slice so I don't know what's up with that. He didn't finish it, it was that big and he's a big guy. I wanted the visit their bakery. It was adorable and the cookies looked amazing as did the various cannoli's. I chose cookies but I'll be back for cannoli's. I got wedding, almond and amaretto cookies. The amaretto was amazing and so much lovely flavor. I haven't tried the others yet. I got a flag cookie too. I love those and it was big and pretty w the layers. The patio was full w happy chatter as we left about 645pm. I love the cute lights on their patio and it adds nice ambience. I would recommend always go early, it's a popular place. See you soon Sicilian! Ciao Bella

    Vodka Sauce
    Tully B.

    The Sicilian Butcher is lovely and has amazing food and great service. Seriously, our server was so charming on the patio. I highly recommend the parmigiano sauce and the eggplant meatballs. (Also shout out to Avery and Priscilla for the cannolis and friendly vibes!) please know THE MAFALDE PASTA IS A SUPERIOR SHAPE! Also the shrimp and calamari: (Shrimp + calamari + spicy 'nduja + potatoes + wine + parsley + grilled ciabatta) is spicy and delicious (not fried, but instead in a gorgeous broth). Note this on the menu! Thank you for keeping our drinks full and our stomachs happy!

    Cheese & Meat Plate, Fried Calamari
    Jeffrey M.

    The food here is definitely solid, I have eaten here a few times and tried different things each time, never disappointed! The service at the bar was flawless & quick, our server last night was definitely a little slower BUT the food quality made up for it! Ambiance is upscale but not fancy, it is clean and well put together.

    Bakery
    Mike M.

    What special about this place is the indoor and outdoor ambience which is open airy high ceilings and comfortable with cushion seats even in the outside misters heaters for a cold times and a lot of space. The food is above average for Italian with from scratch ingredients so everything seems fresh and a great bakery just attached to it. I would say try out all their cookies. Save them for afterwards and you don't have to have them at the dinner table. The pasta was good. The meatballs were excellent. They even had some decent seafood, but the pizza and some of the other items were just the average.

    Seafood risotto
    Andrew C.

    The food overall was pretty good. The seafood in the risotto was cooked very tender. The octopus appetizer could have been more tender. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The cannolis were delicious.

    Ménage a trois
    Michelle E.

    My family and I had a fantastic meal! The food was so good that we kept stealing bites from each other's plates. My son and husband did the Build Your Own Pasta, and both sauces were really good. The Alfredo was incredibly creamy, and the carbonara had these delicious little bits of pork that made the dish. The pork meatballs were a standout too: tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The beef meatballs were just okay and a little bland in comparison. But then they grate fresh, salt parmesan on top of your pasta and it all comes together! I ordered the Ménage à Trois, which comes with seafood, and it was absolutely delicious. Easily something I would order again. One of the most fun parts of the meal was the dessert case. Tiramisu, cookies, cannolis... so many treats to look at, and the cannolis were my favorite. But really, desserts are always my favorite anywhere. The only real miss for me was Nonna's bread with garlic butter. It was fluffy and tasty enough, but definitely overpriced for what it is. Honestly, you could recreate something similar from a grocery store bakery aisle for a fraction of the cost. Overall, this was a great meal with lots of hits and a super fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try more.

    Zest and Bloom

    Drinks and food were awesome! Mason and Connor were fantastic with service, very diligent.

    NY Strip Steak
    Jay S.

    A few colleagues and I came to this establishment for dinner and we ordered a few items ranging from meatballs to pasta mainly. Personally I had quite a few drinks but I didn't take pictures for all of them. They all tasted pretty good, honestly, ranging from the Passion Fruit Garibaldi to the Statue of David, which also looked quite worthy of photos because the drink was served in a porcelain container that was designed to look like the statue of David. That was quite the highlight. I didn't try any of the meatballs but my colleagues enjoyed the ferris wheel. Judging by the types of meatballs included, which were tomaso's meatball, sausage, eggplant, steak, chicken parm, and turkey, it must've been worth it to at least get. Personally I tried a few salads, and the Flora's Salad was pretty good, with my only constructive feedback as that the balsamic vinaigrette was a bit too strong to the point of heavily affecting the taste of the leafy greens specifically. It worked well with the tomatoes and artichokes, but not as much with greens and roasted peppers. The kale & apple salad had an adequate amount of balsamic included, and since it included candied walnuts, it balanced the flavor out well. My only constructive feedback is that adding protein to the salad would cause the price to skyrocket. Overall this was a good establishment to visit. While I am not sure when the next time I would return to Phoenix will be, I do see myself revisiting this spot if I am to make it back to the city.

    Menu
    Vanessa G.

    The food here is amazing. I would love to try everything on the menu. The shrimp and calamari starter is dream worthy. Especially with the bread. The baked rigatoni is always fantastic. Next time, I'm definitely trying the saganaki. The ambiance is trendy and fun and the service was wonderful.

    Bianca Pizza
    Shelbie P.

    This place was so good! We went on a Friday night, and luckily we made reservations because it was packed. We sat on the patio which gave me the vibe of being in Italy! Our server, Aldo, was so nice and he always made sure we had what we needed despite being so busy. He made great recommendations for us. All the food we ordered was delicious! I will even say the cheesecake was probably the best cheesecake I ever tasted. I am so glad I finally got to try this place.

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    Ask the Community - The Sicilian Butcher

    For a Friday night at 8 how busy does it get and how long is a wait usually?

    It gets pretty busy. Wait times vary but I would recommend making a reservation.

    Do they give a free dessert for your Birthday?

    Yes!!

    Does the restaurant offer brunch? No menu listed on their website...?

    There is a menu. They do have a brunch

    Is the pasta made in house? Is it fresh pasta?

    The pasta is made fresh and in house.

    This came up when I searched keto but it looks like all the meatballs are made with breadcrumbs. Is that true and do you offer spiralized veggies in place of pasta? Otherwise, looks like it's limited to just a couple salads.

    Hi there, Our meatballs do contain breadcrumbs and we do not have spiraled veggies to offer instead of pasta.

    When is Happy hour?

    When the food arrives...

    Do you allow small dogs in the out door seating?

    Hi there! Yes, we do have a dog-friendly patio.

    Do they have happy hour? What kind of specials do you have?

    Hi there! We have happy hour all day everyday in the happy hour bar area!

    Do they take reservations?

    Only for large parties of 10 or more.

    Do you have a kids menu?

    We've never seen one.

    Will you be open Christmas Eve?

    Yes, open on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day

    Did they change their happy hour policy? I thought in February it was happy hour all day at the high tops or the bar and now I see online that it says happy hour 11 to 6 daily in the bar only. When did that change?

    Yes, they did change the hours for their happy hour, and the change occurred recently--as in a couple of months ago at most.

    Do they take reservations?

    No, they don't unless you have a party of 10 or more.

    Can I make an outdoor reservation for 5 on Saturday nite?

    Unfortunately they only take reservations for 10+ people. They are really strict on this policy.… Read more

    Are there vegan options?

    They had eggplant meatballs, vegetarian maybe, vegan not so much.

    Do you have gluten free food?

    Yes, there are many gluten free options. Gluten free pasta is available as well, along with polenta and risotto.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes. Gluten free pasta

    On a Tuesday when does it start getting busy? We want to get there before then

    Ive been there on Tuesday and other weeknights around this time. Seems pretty typical, dining room is usually at pace about 6, 630/7 for the bar where they offer happy hour menu all day.

    Can meatballs be made gluten free & dairy free?

    Yes

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    Cibo remains one of downtown Phoenix's go-to spots--both a local favorite and a destination for…read morevisitors--and it's easy to see why. The setting does a lot of the work: a large, charming garden with plenty of outdoor seating that gives the whole place a cozy, almost village feel. Inside, there's a small bar that's tough to get into, but it's really your only option if you're walking in without a reservation and don't want to wait an hour or more. The kitchen is usually the highlight. With an Italian chef behind it, everything leans fresh and well executed--pizzas consistently shine, and the salads are just as strong. This time, though, the bolognese was a miss. The pasta was clearly overcooked, which stood out given how reliable the food typically is--felt more like an off night than the norm. The wine-by-the-glass list is solid and approachable, and the many awards feel well deserved overall. A diverse staff adds to the cosmopolitan yet relaxed atmosphere. Even with the misstep, Cibo holds its place as one of the better all-around dining experiences downtown.

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