I had fond memories of dining at Tomaso's from years ago, so when I heard they were closing, I made reservations for lunch with a couple companions. Very disappointing. The service was very friendly, but not at all attentive and slow in the extreme. The restaurant was only about 20% full, so the staff was not that busy. I ordered a Caesar salad, chicken parmesan, and an Italian beer. The salad was excellent. The chicken dish was bland, with undercooked potatoes and very woody and tasteless brocolini. Do not remember what my companions ordered, but they were both significantly unimpressed with their selections, also. Quite likely the most expensive, and worst lunch I have had in recent memory. I hope the new iteration of this restaurant is an improvement, but I doubt I will return.
MysTechnoFoodie
Delicious food, fabulous service, and great value for their final weekend of service! Everything from the herb butter and bread to the entrees, dessert & cappuccino hit the spot. Good luck with the new restaurant!
It was bitter sweet to eat for the last time at this Phoenix landmark of a restaurant. The food was fantastic as always, even to the last night of operation. This place will be missed, but like the Phoenix it will rise from tbe ashes and be reborn across the street hopefully in January 2024. Long live Tomoso's. Thank you for 46 wonderful years of service to the valley.
PatrickL
Went for my birthday and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was outstanding; best Italian food ever. All the staff were wonderful. Will definitely will be going to their new location.
danielh
For a first time visit the food was absolutely delicious the service was great the atmosphere was wonderfor other than not being able to order an extra to go order of their lasagna without getting in trouble it was awesome
AryanaL
Ah, Tomassos, we will miss you! We were fortunate to grab a reservation on their next to last night before closing. The restaurant was packed with loyal guests, yet the service, food and ambiance all impeccable, as if we were the only guests in attendance. Fabulous in all ways, we will miss you. Thank you for great years.
Barry
Made a reservation and checked in but the host forgot about us and we were seated 20 minutes late (for an already late 8:15p rez). Server was very nice but we waited another 15 minutes for drinks/apps orders, ended up ordering everything at once. Just went to the bar for a drink refill because we rarely saw our server. When food did come server got 2 orders wrong. We were excited for the meal/experience but left disappointed after a long night of waiting
JanW
Absolutely loved the food. Our server was not very friendly, but I think he was tired since they were so busy right before closing this location. Looking forward to trying the new restaurant.
GregH
All in a great final experience at one of Phoenix's long standing institutions. Kudos to Chef Joey and the family for a great weeklong celebration to their fathers Legacy! Class act. I'm a retired Food & Beverage professional that has worked in 8 different states and always want to preserve the experiences in the industry from the good old days. Something in todays society that is missing. And by the way the food and service was awesome in light of being sold out all week long. The Throw Back menu was great and payed homage to Tomasso. Incredible gesture to honor 1977 prices in this week long celebration. Can't wait to try the new location across the street. Let's not forget about old fashioned fine dining. And by the way those of us retired have the means to pay for the experience.
Norman
Been a long time Tomaso's fan. Went to have our final meal before they close this iconic 1977 establishment. Unfortunately, it's “throwback” week and the place was super busy...the food seemed mass produced. I guess I can understand packing the house during the last week, but I would of liked my “last meal” to be as memorable as all the previously delicious ones. At least the service was outstanding as usual.
The service was horrible. We ere served the wrong drink. We ordered the lasagna and it came before the salad. We had to track down wait staff to ask if a salad was included. We waited for a salad while our lasagna got cold. After we finished our salads they asked if they could reheat the lasagna. We waited again and then was served cold lasagna. So very disappointing I had heard it was a wonderful restaurant.
Diana B.
Great place lived Mr Tomaso's,And Joey & Melissa the family. We went to say goodbye. Saw a friend of mine Rosina, who was working for Chompies,now at Tomaso's. We had our goodbye meal today
SusK
We enjoyed the entire evening ... it was a walk back in time in every way. The ambiance, the menu, and our server were all memorable. Thank you Tomaso's .. we look forward to dining in the new restaurant.
KayL
My meal was delicious. A couple of friends ordered shrimp and didn't care for it. Service person was fabulous - very friendly and welcoming. A bit on the noisy side for conversations. Understand it was crowded due to closing.
Monica O.
Was invited to join some friends to dine at Tomaso's during its last week it will be opened after 40 years in the valley, and boy was the place packed with diners saying goodbye to a valley favorite too!Our server was Evan, he was excellent, was great with suggestions. I was having a hard time figuring out what my last meal at Tomaso's should be and Evan said lasagna was the way to go and that's what I ordered.Diner comes with a garden salad and bread, both of which tasted great, but the winner was definitely the lasagna, it was layered goodness even Garfield would be pleased! Dinner even came with a little dessert, which was the perfect ending for a delicious meal.Had a great dining experience at Tomaso's, 40 years is a long time in the valley and can easily see why Tomaso's had been a valley favorite!
I had fond memories of dining at Tomaso's from years ago, so when I heard they were closing, I made reservations for lunch with a couple companions. Very disappointing. The service was very friendly, but not at all attentive and slow in the extreme. The restaurant was only about 20% full, so the staff was not that busy. I ordered a Caesar salad, chicken parmesan, and an Italian beer. The salad was excellent. The chicken dish was bland, with undercooked potatoes and very woody and tasteless brocolini. Do not remember what my companions ordered, but they were both significantly unimpressed with their selections, also. Quite likely the most expensive, and worst lunch I have had in recent memory. I hope the new iteration of this restaurant is an improvement, but I doubt I will return.
Delicious food, fabulous service, and great value for their final weekend of service! Everything from the herb butter and bread to the entrees, dessert & cappuccino hit the spot. Good luck with the new restaurant!
It was bitter sweet to eat for the last time at this Phoenix landmark of a restaurant. The food was fantastic as always, even to the last night of operation. This place will be missed, but like the Phoenix it will rise from tbe ashes and be reborn across the street hopefully in January 2024. Long live Tomoso's. Thank you for 46 wonderful years of service to the valley.
Went for my birthday and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was outstanding; best Italian food ever. All the staff were wonderful. Will definitely will be going to their new location.
For a first time visit the food was absolutely delicious the service was great the atmosphere was wonderfor other than not being able to order an extra to go order of their lasagna without getting in trouble it was awesome
Ah, Tomassos, we will miss you! We were fortunate to grab a reservation on their next to last night before closing. The restaurant was packed with loyal guests, yet the service, food and ambiance all impeccable, as if we were the only guests in attendance. Fabulous in all ways, we will miss you. Thank you for great years.
Made a reservation and checked in but the host forgot about us and we were seated 20 minutes late (for an already late 8:15p rez). Server was very nice but we waited another 15 minutes for drinks/apps orders, ended up ordering everything at once. Just went to the bar for a drink refill because we rarely saw our server. When food did come server got 2 orders wrong. We were excited for the meal/experience but left disappointed after a long night of waiting
Absolutely loved the food. Our server was not very friendly, but I think he was tired since they were so busy right before closing this location. Looking forward to trying the new restaurant.
All in a great final experience at one of Phoenix's long standing institutions. Kudos to Chef Joey and the family for a great weeklong celebration to their fathers Legacy! Class act. I'm a retired Food & Beverage professional that has worked in 8 different states and always want to preserve the experiences in the industry from the good old days. Something in todays society that is missing. And by the way the food and service was awesome in light of being sold out all week long. The Throw Back menu was great and payed homage to Tomasso. Incredible gesture to honor 1977 prices in this week long celebration. Can't wait to try the new location across the street. Let's not forget about old fashioned fine dining. And by the way those of us retired have the means to pay for the experience.
Been a long time Tomaso's fan. Went to have our final meal before they close this iconic 1977 establishment. Unfortunately, it's “throwback” week and the place was super busy...the food seemed mass produced. I guess I can understand packing the house during the last week, but I would of liked my “last meal” to be as memorable as all the previously delicious ones. At least the service was outstanding as usual.
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The service was horrible. We ere served the wrong drink. We ordered the lasagna and it came before the salad. We had to track down wait staff to ask if a salad was included. We waited for a salad while our lasagna got cold. After we finished our salads they asked if they could reheat the lasagna. We waited again and then was served cold lasagna. So very disappointing I had heard it was a wonderful restaurant.
Great place lived Mr Tomaso's,And Joey & Melissa the family. We went to say goodbye. Saw a friend of mine Rosina, who was working for Chompies,now at Tomaso's. We had our goodbye meal today
We enjoyed the entire evening ... it was a walk back in time in every way. The ambiance, the menu, and our server were all memorable. Thank you Tomaso's .. we look forward to dining in the new restaurant.
My meal was delicious. A couple of friends ordered shrimp and didn't care for it. Service person was fabulous - very friendly and welcoming. A bit on the noisy side for conversations. Understand it was crowded due to closing.
Was invited to join some friends to dine at Tomaso's during its last week it will be opened after 40 years in the valley, and boy was the place packed with diners saying goodbye to a valley favorite too!Our server was Evan, he was excellent, was great with suggestions. I was having a hard time figuring out what my last meal at Tomaso's should be and Evan said lasagna was the way to go and that's what I ordered.Diner comes with a garden salad and bread, both of which tasted great, but the winner was definitely the lasagna, it was layered goodness even Garfield would be pleased! Dinner even came with a little dessert, which was the perfect ending for a delicious meal.Had a great dining experience at Tomaso's, 40 years is a long time in the valley and can easily see why Tomaso's had been a valley favorite!