Due to illness needed dinner. We individually thought the spaghetti and meatballs and bread were unremarkable. It was convenient and the young man made a recommendation based on dinner for 2. Unlikely to return for meal with overdone spaghetti and fake butter on bread.
Lori G.
It was 6:30 pm in Ahwatukee and I was hungry. I was searching for a tasty fast meal that wasn't pizza or a sub or a hamburger and I happened by this place. It didn't look open at first but the open sign was lit so I went in. The young lady behind the counter greeted me and I told her I'd never heard of this place so I needed advice. She asked how many I was feeding and when I told her just me, she suggested the "bambino" and perhaps a meatball with it. "Sure" I said, "sounds good!" Yummy! Didn't take long, the price was good, the pasta was just past al dente, the sauce was really really yummy and the meatball was perfect. I'm definitely going back for a meatball sandwich. Can't wait.
Cupcake M.
There is something about the garlic bread that is addicting, the soft, lightly toasted bread, melted butter and garlic. Honestly I could just eat the bread and be content. I've become a regular while we are in the midst of a home renovation that is not going as planned. Get the garlic bread, some meatballs and side of sauce and it will make the best pizzas! I have never tried the meatball sub, but my husband had had it 2-3 times and since it's always gone before I can ask for a bite, I assume he likes it. Cheesecake is good too for the after dinner sweet tooth craving. I get the spaghetti for my husband and I to share and it really is a good, quick meal when you don't want to cook and clean up and just want to eat away your stress in carbs! The lunch specials are a good deal, $10 for a small spaghetti, bread and a drink or a meatball sub with a drink.
Jonathan L.
Came in on a Saturday morning after hiking a short trail at South Mountain. Really quaint area there was no one in here. My friends say they've heard about this place and wanted to try it. They have a lunch special that is for about $11 and comes with a small bucket of spaghetti, 3 meatballs, a garlic bread loaf and a drink. There's no where to really sit and eat this so this is a grab n go establishment. Food came out fast and the person taking my order was really nice! 3 stars because the spaghetti was just average. The spaghetti sauce didn't seem to taste much different than a jarred sauce at the store not even like a Victoria or Rao's sauce. However, the meatballs were VERY good. Chewy, meaty taste, seasoned, and flecks of like onion in there. Meatballs were my favorite thing from here and they're not small meatballs either. And then lastly the garlic loaf. IT WAS HUGE. Very happy with the garlic loaf. Buttery, fluffy, and very big. All in all I feel like it will definitely fill you up and make you sleepy. However; the spaghetti noodles and sauce are really nothing different than what I believe you can make yourself at home with minimal effort.
Christopher Wigfall
If you love spaghetti and you like meatballs this is the place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sub, Full Loaf Garlic Bread, Famiglia Bucket, Bambino Bucket
M B.
Good quality food. Friendly staff. Good prices. All their food is good, but the meatballs particularly are delicious.
Broncs 1.
Surprisingly good spaghetti and meatballs. We had it take out, twice. Good experience both times!
Hamberto Pettigrew
The service is quick, friendly, and knowledgeable.The meatballs were excellent, and the spaghetti is decent. A few more sauce spoonfuls would have been nice.This location has my highest recommendation! A great meal is provided for a great price, but the kitchen is a mess.
Audrey N.
Excellent food and excellent service! Loved the spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread. The container travels well to enjoy your meal at home. Thank you for the delicious meal!
Craig T.
Very bland. I can make much better gravy myself. I highly doubt this place will last.
Nice family atmosphere and good food. Owner is lovely and the staff is good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Rodriguez
People people they never said authentic Italian Bistro, it's a fast food restaurant that offers spaghetti and meatballs for the person that wants spaghetti and meatballs but doesn't have time to cook it. No real Italian would go to Olive Garden but they still make good enough food for others. Anyways lol good size portions fresh and hot. Garlic bread was tasty. I enjoyed it! Think you can do better well open up your own restaurant and I'll go rate it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezzano Bucket
Benjamin D.
Great meatballs at a decent price. Ready when the said for pickup. I will definitely be back.
Tiana G.
Tasty spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread! It took my husband and so I while to try this place because we figured we can make this ourselves and don't need to buy it as take out, but this place proved us wrong (in a great way). The sauce is very flavorful and the meatballs are hearty, too. Much better than cooking yourself with canned sauce and frozen meatballs. When you're too tired to cook, this is a good option. We'll be back!
Adam Martini
Service was amazing nice little spot. I will say coming from an Italian family this is pretty dam good for what it is.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room
Due to illness needed dinner. We individually thought the spaghetti and meatballs and bread were unremarkable. It was convenient and the young man made a recommendation based on dinner for 2. Unlikely to return for meal with overdone spaghetti and fake butter on bread.
It was 6:30 pm in Ahwatukee and I was hungry. I was searching for a tasty fast meal that wasn't pizza or a sub or a hamburger and I happened by this place. It didn't look open at first but the open sign was lit so I went in. The young lady behind the counter greeted me and I told her I'd never heard of this place so I needed advice. She asked how many I was feeding and when I told her just me, she suggested the "bambino" and perhaps a meatball with it. "Sure" I said, "sounds good!" Yummy! Didn't take long, the price was good, the pasta was just past al dente, the sauce was really really yummy and the meatball was perfect. I'm definitely going back for a meatball sandwich. Can't wait.
There is something about the garlic bread that is addicting, the soft, lightly toasted bread, melted butter and garlic. Honestly I could just eat the bread and be content. I've become a regular while we are in the midst of a home renovation that is not going as planned. Get the garlic bread, some meatballs and side of sauce and it will make the best pizzas! I have never tried the meatball sub, but my husband had had it 2-3 times and since it's always gone before I can ask for a bite, I assume he likes it. Cheesecake is good too for the after dinner sweet tooth craving. I get the spaghetti for my husband and I to share and it really is a good, quick meal when you don't want to cook and clean up and just want to eat away your stress in carbs! The lunch specials are a good deal, $10 for a small spaghetti, bread and a drink or a meatball sub with a drink.
Came in on a Saturday morning after hiking a short trail at South Mountain. Really quaint area there was no one in here. My friends say they've heard about this place and wanted to try it. They have a lunch special that is for about $11 and comes with a small bucket of spaghetti, 3 meatballs, a garlic bread loaf and a drink. There's no where to really sit and eat this so this is a grab n go establishment. Food came out fast and the person taking my order was really nice! 3 stars because the spaghetti was just average. The spaghetti sauce didn't seem to taste much different than a jarred sauce at the store not even like a Victoria or Rao's sauce. However, the meatballs were VERY good. Chewy, meaty taste, seasoned, and flecks of like onion in there. Meatballs were my favorite thing from here and they're not small meatballs either. And then lastly the garlic loaf. IT WAS HUGE. Very happy with the garlic loaf. Buttery, fluffy, and very big. All in all I feel like it will definitely fill you up and make you sleepy. However; the spaghetti noodles and sauce are really nothing different than what I believe you can make yourself at home with minimal effort.
If you love spaghetti and you like meatballs this is the place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sub, Full Loaf Garlic Bread, Famiglia Bucket, Bambino Bucket
Good quality food. Friendly staff. Good prices. All their food is good, but the meatballs particularly are delicious.
Surprisingly good spaghetti and meatballs. We had it take out, twice. Good experience both times!
The service is quick, friendly, and knowledgeable.The meatballs were excellent, and the spaghetti is decent. A few more sauce spoonfuls would have been nice.This location has my highest recommendation! A great meal is provided for a great price, but the kitchen is a mess.
Excellent food and excellent service! Loved the spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread. The container travels well to enjoy your meal at home. Thank you for the delicious meal!
Very bland. I can make much better gravy myself. I highly doubt this place will last.
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Nice family atmosphere and good food. Owner is lovely and the staff is good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
People people they never said authentic Italian Bistro, it's a fast food restaurant that offers spaghetti and meatballs for the person that wants spaghetti and meatballs but doesn't have time to cook it. No real Italian would go to Olive Garden but they still make good enough food for others. Anyways lol good size portions fresh and hot. Garlic bread was tasty. I enjoyed it! Think you can do better well open up your own restaurant and I'll go rate it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezzano Bucket
Great meatballs at a decent price. Ready when the said for pickup. I will definitely be back.
Tasty spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread! It took my husband and so I while to try this place because we figured we can make this ourselves and don't need to buy it as take out, but this place proved us wrong (in a great way). The sauce is very flavorful and the meatballs are hearty, too. Much better than cooking yourself with canned sauce and frozen meatballs. When you're too tired to cook, this is a good option. We'll be back!
Service was amazing nice little spot. I will say coming from an Italian family this is pretty dam good for what it is.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room