50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sun Lakes

“On New Years Day pre go-back to work mode, we didn’t want to cook, so grabbed a last minute order from here. Can only say great things. A lovely crunchy extra pepperoni pizza and a thin crust cheese that were both excellent. Bread sticks too. Picked it up with the code at the front of the store and was ready within 20 mins. from ordering. Thank you and Happy New Year to the hardworking folks at this location“

“We had a great time dining at Acqua Di Mare! The food was perfectly seasoned, service was friendly and purposeful, and environment was intimate and warm. Fine dining at its best. We are thankful for the suggestion to visit, dining with you was a highlight of our stay.“

“So I am revising my review from a 5 to 1.I have eaten here at least 2 times a month for as long as I can remember. The food is usually great majority of time I am stopping on way home for dinner for 2 at drive thru. Now maybe you don’t care about the bread. In the Togo order it’s only one piece per entree so who cares. Right? Well I do when it’s hard as a rock and 3 days old. I care. This is unacceptable and to ask upfront for a tip of 22% or more on top of it. How about focusing on quality of food and wait until you actually provide some service before you put your hand in my pocket for a tip. I am always happy to pay a tip for services but when I am driving to pick up food waiting in line to find out food is stale I sure am not comfortable being expected to thank you by trying to grab another 22% or more. Bad form. Provide the service and the tip will come. I you did not take my order I did that online. You did not serve me a drink and you did not clean up my table or wash my dishes. That is what a tip was for. You walk inside grabbed a bag of stale food and walked out to my car. Here is an idea send a follow up email. How was your food?How was your service?Would you like to leave a tip?SimpleTo the point and you will actually get honest feed back“

“Started out a bit shakey with waiting awhile but it got better as we got to our table tasting some delicious wine and sweet potatoes, when dinner came it was also delicious and our server Victoria was amazing, the manager David made everything right and was gracious and we ended up having a lovely evening and I am looking forward to coming back to Arizona to visit postino’s.“

“We’ve been coming to Floridinos since I was a kid & it never disappoints. Food is always fast, cost efficient, and service is great! A chandler staple. We even had our wedding reception dinner here many years ago and the staff was amazing to work with!“

“I have always wanted a Spaghetti place to go. I was driving home and in passing and saw By The Bucket, so naturally I decided to give it a shot. I instantly became a regular! The spaghetti is absolutely amazing, the owners are fantastic, the customer service is completely unbeatable! I have been returning frequently ever since that first purchase! Bambino + Meat sauce + X2 Meatballs, my favorite to go!I recently tried the brand new Alfredo, and it is definitely delicious!“

“We went looking for pizza while in the area for a doctor appointment. The first two known restaurants didn’t work out. One location was take out only, the second wouldn’t have their ovens ready for another hour. Why was it so hard to find pizza?! Well, now I know it’s because the universe, the pizza Gods, or someone, was guiding us to the very best place, Buono’s! We had the fried zucchini and margarita pizza (basil in every bite, amazing crust, and cheese) everything was amazing! Even the ranch was amazing! Owner/staff super friendly and welcoming, and the prices were reasonable. I’ve paid more for pizza that wasn’t even in the same league as this. It’s an hour drive for us but we will do it again, just for the pizza!“

“Nello’s is the best place to grab a delicious family dinner in Ahwatukee! We had a large group last night and they were very accommodating and polite. A blonde girl at the front kindly greeted us and then went to move some tables around for our group. Then the same blonde hostess seated us efficiently and was very kind. Not to mention, our server Lisa was amazing. She was fast and met all of our needs. My family and I willbe returning to Nellos due to the amazing customer service and yummy food.“

“1st time there last night. Been recommended. It was packed indoors and out. The bar takes up most of the space with some limited seating inside and a small patio outside. The beer was good, and they have plenty of TV's to watch the games. The pizzas and other pasta dishes and salads all looked good but I had already eaten. Going to have to go back and give the food a try sometime“

“This is by far my favorite restaurant. It’s classy it’s Italian It’s family owned and the food is good too. It says pizza and wine bar and it is, But it’s not just pizza. It has so many amazing dishes. you definitely have to check it out. I’ve been going there for eight years now And a loyal customer. It can be family friendly, but a really good time for friends or couples or even groups. I’m so impressed always with the food the music, the ambience. A Must go to!“

“First time here tonight. Very impressed upon entering. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was outstanding. I ordered a calzone and had sausage meatballs and hot giardiniera. Yes the wife looked at me the same way you're looking at your phone now, but it was good. The giardiniera was HOT. I loved it. The wife ordered a ten inch thin crust with pepperoni, mushroom and onion. The pizza was good but they forgot the pepperoni. No biggie because she enjoyed it anyway. We brought it to our waitresses attention so we wouldn't get charged for it. Not only did she not charge us for the pepperoni but she gave us a whole new pizza on the house. She really didn't need to do that but it was greatly appreciated. We'll be back for sure to try some of the other items on the menu, looking forward to it.“

“Spinos has really good pizza. We were a little disappointed, though, that they were out of their “Sicilian crust.”The real surprise was that they were that busy during mid week that they did not have enough crust to make us the pizza we wanted.They also happen to have the best cannolis in the valley. They make their shelves fresh, they are always crunchy, and never stale, and the feeling is the perfect balance of flavor – not too sweet, not bland.While pizza is a little on the expensive side here, it is very good.Vegetarian options: It depends on what kind of vegetarian you are. If you don’t eat anything meat or dairy, you’ll probably want to order one of the pasta or salad dishes.Parking: The restaurant is located in the middle of a strip mall area, so there is plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: Every kid loves pizza, but there are several other dishes available for children.Wheelchair accessibility: There is no issue getting a wheelchair into this restaurant“

“Have enjoyed this restaurant for MANY years. ALWAYS consistent and creative. Food always comes out hot; good service, generous pours, GREAT value!Vegetarian options: There ARE options.Parking: Sadly, the strip mall is almost vacant, so parking is not an issue.“

“It was our first visit on last Saturday dinner . It was packed and luckily we were called in after 25 mins wait but I would say it's worth the wait. Start from the service , the food - grilled bronzino , spicy rigatoni vodka, chicken pesto , Strozzapreti and ended with Tiramisu were absolutely delicious. The service was very good with prompt timing of delivering the food and great suggestions . I love the ambience as well . It was refreshing to be there and with great service and food will definitely go there again.“

“Im from Louisiana, my husband and I stumbled across your restaurant in Sedona. I absolutely love all italian food but have a severe Dairy allergy. not only was the service spectacular but the food was heavenly. I was so excited to have found this gem, that on our 3 day weekend we came back for a 2nd meal near Phoenix. Now 6 months later we are still talking about Picazzos and are planning a trip to return when we come back to Arizona in May!!!“

“Fantastic dining experience, as always. Have eaten dinner there several times over a number of months and have yet to be disappointed. A variety of fresh-tasting Italian dishes, all served up by attentive servers in a lively atmosphere. Mangia!“

“Wonderful place to eat. Had a setting for 6 on the patio and loved it. Food was excellent and the chef came out and made sure everything was to our liking. Would recommend this place to anyone and if not hungry, share you will get alot of food.“

“First time in and only for pickup. It was a Saturday. The atmosphere was great. They had live music and it was very lively and fun. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pizza was amazing. We are from the East Coast and are picky with pizza. This place is it from now on. The only place we'll go from now on. I highly recommend it!“

“Im from Louisiana, my husband and I stumbled across your restaurant in Sedona. I absolutely love all italian food but have a severe Dairy allergy. not only was the service spectacular but the food was heavenly. I was so excited to have found this gem, that on our 3 day weekend we came back for a 2nd meal near Phoenix. Now 6 months later we are still talking about Picazzos and are planning a trip to return when we come back to Arizona in May!!!“

“The bruschetta reminded me of garlic bread with cheese and tossed tomatoes added. It was okThe antipasto salad was good because the ingredients tasted fresh.The pie was 14” combination and it was delicious.The server seemed a little hyper but calmed down throughout my time at the establishment.The food is worth trying.“

“We visited and sat at the high top tables for all day happy hour. Kacey, our server, was phenomenal! Great recommendations, great service, and amazing food!! We will definitely be coming back. Thanks Kacey for making the night so memorable.“

“Italian is our favorite. But this is beyond our expectations. You can tell they have quality meat. Warm ambiance with friendly service by Daniel.We started with Bruschetta. 5 pieces generously loaded. Best I have had in a while.Then we ordered the Lamb Shank. Truly fork tender sitting on a bed of risotto.This is authentic Italian cuisine!“

“I want to start by saying Jessica is amazing. She was kind, very attentive, and friendly. Now the food. So good, forgot to get pictures it was so good. The table had 4 pizzas and 2 pastas so we gave it a real go. The Pepe pizza came out on top, flavor town next, then the GOAT. I sadly forgot the name of the other but it was close to pepperoni but no pizza here was that simple. Next time I'm in town will happily return“

“As a native New Yorker I can confidently say that the quality of the pizza being made and served at your Chandler location has diminished significantly in the last decade. I wish I could post a picture of my third attempt to order just a cheese pie from your establishment this evening(call me stubborn) but unfortunately I can't do that. Just imagine a half cooked pizza that looked like it had been sliding around the back seat of a car. It arrived like warm too. Nothing like a slice of pizza that if you were able to figure out what was the slice of pizza, picking it up and it was so doughy that it just folded over. Step your game up if you want to call yourselves NYPD Pizza. You don't see that s*** in New York, ever. Never. Anybody can use words. It's your quality that matters, consistently. And your manager Noah at your Chandler location couldn't be any more dismissive of my frustrations and his ability to talk over a customer while they are still trying to convey their message says everything. Three really bad pies in a row over the course of probably a year is not a good trend. I can't give you the only disappointed customer who thinks they're getting New York style pizza and it's nothing close to it. At least not in the past several years. CONSISTENTLY. YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST TRY BEING THE BEST. HOWEVER IT REQUIRES MASSIVE EFFORT NOT JUST WORDS. BE BETTER THAN. STOP TRYING TO FIT IN.“

“Crust is always nothing but amazing! Tonight we had Misha in the bar for the first time!! She is a sweet sweet darling gem!!! Also April is always top notch and a one of kind manager! Thank you for our delicious and beautiful dinner and drinks! April suggested the long island pizza to us which we never would have ordered last ime we visited and thats what we ordered again! Happy Saturday! And no matter the position of the employee you can see everyone is happy to work there, and the teamwork is impressive! The man next to us shared his tiramasu with us and we gave him a slive of pizza!! Win win for all!“

“Updated Review: Absolutely one of the best pizza/sub spots in Gilbert. The taste and quality of the food here is SO GOOD! We love their pizza and wings here! A go-to for any occasion!Original Review: The Buffalo Chicken Hero and Chicken Parm Hero are both delicious. Will definitely get from here again!“

“I have eaten here a dozen of times. I personally think this location is great. My kids, my family, anytime we’re in the area. We make a stop at oregano’s. We never have a problem getting a table regardless how big our party is. And the wait is never too bad.“

“The food was good but the calzone and Stromboli are the same thing when usually Stromboli is a rolled pastry w fillings and a calzone is like a folded pizza.. the service was slow at a time that wasn't busy.. the place was clean and decently decorated..“

“Food was great, portions are huge! The staff was friendly, and tentative. Took some time for our order to arrive. If we weren't on a lunch break it wouldn't have been a big deal. Will return just more for a weekend or dinner timeframe.“

“The pizza is really delicious. The crust is super thin in the middle and airy & crunchy on the edges. It doesn't get too much better. I think the walls could use some vines and the tables could use some candles, that might make it a little more cozy in here ( it's a small place). I'll be back for more pizza ??“

“The food here is incredibly fresh and delicious. I also like that it’s a mom and pop shop that feels authentic and original instead of the typical, generic formula of the other restaurants on Main Street Gilbert. The feta cheese salad dressing was amazing, my pasta was amazing and everyone loved their meal. The only reason I’m giving this a 4 instead of a 5 is the bakery section is not good. We spent a lot of money on cakes ($10 bucks a slice) and they were small and stale. So my advice is, go there for dinner but skip desert.“

“One of my former co-workers had been inviting me to try this place for years and I never was on that side of town to check it out... until last night. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Even though they were busy, my party was seated quickly and provided with menus which had a very nice selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiched and entrees. There was also a separate drink menu for those who wish to imbibe. The staff is friendly, accommodating and helpful. This is a family owned and operated restaurant and they treat you like family. Where most places are an exercise in tense chaos when they are busy, the staff maneuvered like a well oiled machine, all with a smile and polite interaction. The owner came by a couple of times to make sure we were well taken care of and happy. Now... the food. Pizza... I love pizza. Frequenting Chicago and New York City. I've become a pizza snob. I've been very disappointed with poor and loose definition of "pizza" here in Arizona. When, the Chicago chain pizzerias (I won't mention names, but. Chicagoans know who they are) came to Arizona, I was elated. But in a matter of months, the pizza became only a shadow of its Windy City roots. I ordered "The Works" with everything on it. Here, the pizza is phenomenal and the toppings are crisp with freshness, as if the vegetables were just pulled from the vine. The crust is soft and with a pleasant crunch, reminiscent of a fine artisan baguette. The flavor and aroma of the crust was present, unlike a lot of places, it wasn't dry or too sweet. The sausage and pepperoni was flavorful and wasn't greasy, like a lot of chain places. The cheese was consistent and velvety with a smooth finish. All were married together with a nicely seasoned sauce that allowed every ingredient to shine in the palate pleasing ensemble. I've never had an addiction, but I can understand the trials and tribulations one must go through if they do. Mine is officially the pepperoni Pizza rolls. The rolls had the same wonderful pepperoni and cheese as I described above, but I don't know what they did to the dough, probably gave every roll a big hug before baking, but the rolls were almost a religious experience. If you are on a strict diet, these aren't for you. This is a gateway appetizer that will have you scratching at the door waiting for the restaurant to open at every visit. Dessert. I had the Strawberry cheesecake. To preface what I'm about to say, I bake a lot of cheesecake from scratch. I love cheesecake more than I love pizza. The strawberry cheesecake was a semi firm, chilled and creamy with a spot on balance of tart and sweet. There's no skimping here. Unlike competitors, the strawberry flavor blended throughout the cheesecake is real strawberries, not some artificial strawberry syrup. Exquisite. Last, but not least, the cannoli. If the pizza rolls are the gateway, the cannoli are the hook to get you back in the door... not that the other menu items don't do the same. The shells were crisp and not oily and the filling was soft and heavenly. So much so that I ordered a "to go" container full of them before I left (WARNING: I don't recommend eating cannoli and driving at the same time). I now have a new favorite place and plan to plow through the menu in short order. I will take the hour long drive to get there as this is not just a restaurant, but a delightful destination.“

“This place is a Gem , I love Italian food, people and the culture. The food was fresh,rich, scrumptious and delectable. Fresh salmon,salad and the lobster in the pasta was so juicy. I will be back in soon with boyfriend this time. Music and crowd is great, you gotta surround yourself with good vibes like what this place has to offer!“

“I had the chicken parmesan and my mom had a shrimp Alfredo thing. The food was really good. The chicken I had had some really hard big chunks of gristle in it which wasn't much fun. The change their breadsticks seem to be the same and they were quite firm. Not soft like I thought they used to be. But all in all it was a delicious meal at our server was fantastic“

“We ordered a half cheese/ half pepperoni pizza with a side of extra crispy wings. The pizza and wings were pretty decent, but not as good as another location we ate at last month. To me, the wings didn’t seem extra crispy as it lacked the crunch/ crispness. Also the chicken was more on the chewy side. Lastly, I would like to recommend this location add a few watch your step signs on the side of their building. To be fair, the curb has a yellow strip, but it is impossible to notice when you are carrying a pizza box. I almost tripped, but recovered. Less than a minute later, some other patrons came out and one of them tripped off the curb and almost face planted. Luckily he was agile and impressively did a few hops to right himself up. Looked like something out of a comedy clip.“

“We happen to be in the area June 15. Stopped in for an early lunch. We couldn't have been more pleased. Our server Sarah was the best. Excellent service and food. Not easy to get out with my wife's disability, but will do our best to return.“

“Always a great bite at the OG. It was a Sunday afternoon, so it was packed. We tried the new Strawberry Margarita drink and it was sweet. ($8 and change) I question where the alcohol was hiding. We don't usually get a drink at OG. Service was a bit slow but we were filled up with leftovers for dinner. Love the consistency of OG no matter what state you visit.“

“If you've ever been here you know it's the best pizza in Arizona for sure. They took the number one spot from Barros in my pizza rankings. This particular location isn't anywhere near as busy as the Mill avenue location which was nice especially during lunch time. Food and service were both on point as “

“A place to be calm, eating delicious food, the dishes are spectacular, we arrived before 3pm wanting to eat Lunch, we waited 10 to 15 minutes because we had to wait for the table and the menu indicated until 3pm, the hostess asked the Manager if I could make it valid, although we asked for lunch we also asked for normal dishes and lunch for the children and yes!... They made it valid for us. The waitress was not so attentive with the service but that does not stop us from going again. Thank you.“

“Alfredo sauce to thin and the fettuccine noodles also to thin. Probably not hand made. Wouldn't order it again. Had Tuscan herb chicken is great came with side fettuccine alfredo, not good at allWheelchair accessibility: Plenty of handicap spots“

“Absolutely delicious….lived in Chicago for 30 years and trust me I am a pizza expert! We ordered sausage/pepperoni thin crust.. The sausage was amazing and pepperoni excellent . .Perfect sauce and excellent cheese…top quality ingredients and piled right . Bravo ??? ?❤️“

“THE BEST PIZZAS IN ARIZONA!!!!! TEN STARS!!!!!!!!!! The staff were very nice and busy! They were ALL GREAT!!!!!!!!!! Extremely pleased and full of wonderful pizza upon our departure. Will return!!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Big area which was easy to maneuver with a wheelchair and a cane. Helpful staff.“

“First time customer. I ordered on GrubHub and I was so pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. I had the eggplant parm with a side of spaghetti. It came with an enormous side Caesar salad, which was super fresh and the dressing tasted homemade. Everything was delicious. Nice portion sizes. I got 2 meatballs on the side too. They were great. 5 stars. Highly recommend. Next time I will try dining in!“

“Coming from the East Coast. It is difficult to find good pizza and good Stromboli. Although it is not exactly like the East Coast crust that we miss her dearly… This place is top-notch. It is now our go to pizza place. Thank you for having us!“

“What a spectacular customer service experience! I was helped by Sam and Drew and they went above and beyond to provide us with a wonderful experience! I will be coming back!It’s a huge bonus that the food is also delicious! Definitely give this place a try!“

“Phoenix Metro has a great diversity of culture. We recently relocated to Phoenix with about 2 years of residency. On Sunday I donated blood at a blood drive at the Performing Arts Center in Mesa. We were given vouchers for PGA WM Open and free pizza at Streets of New York Pizza. We stopped in at the Chandler restaurant on our way home. We presented the voucher, which we then upgraded to Combination Pizza. The pie was superb. It reminded me of two things. First, a native of Upstate New York, with heritage being German/Italian, I experienced great ethic foods. That being said there was a pizza house near Sryacuse that we would frequent for our choice of Pizza. Second, my wife and I toured Europe in 2018, visiting several cities in Italy. The food in Italy is always fresh, where you have a sense fruits and vegetables were picked that day, pasta was made fresh, as well as the meats and cheese. So if you want to experience fresh pizza pie without traveling to New York or Italy give Streets of New York a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.“

“Order 3 Pizzas for pickup order completed correctly and timely. Placed smelled wonderful when we entered to pickup. We picked and took them to east mesa. I was a little nervous they would be soggy by the time we arrive to destination but to my delight they were still crisp and delicious! Great service and great pizza.“

“Although their Chicago style pan pizza is only available in a small 12 inch. It was phenomenal in taste. So much better then the disappointment we endured at Lou Malnati's the week before. Plus Brenna was an amazingly attentive waitress, who made our experience much more pleasant.“

“Now THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! This is the Barro's I know!! Management reached out and righted the wrong. Stopped in to pick up our carry out order and the staff was very friendly. The pizza was super hot and fresh. Upon arriving home, the pizza was still piping hot. Biting into the pizza, that cheese pull to topping ratio was spot on. I can truly say, the last time must've just been an off day because this was definitely an ON, GREAT DAY! Kudos to the chef for sure. Chefs kiss! We'd definitely be back and thank the entire team for the redo! Barro's has the best pizza, hands down!“

“I am so impressed by this location!! Even though there was a wait on Friday for pickup orders , it was worth every second. 1st the lovely lady in the front was very slammed. She made her job look easy.( and it couldn't have been) And she was still so pleasant, so personable, perfect customer service. 2nd I've never eaten such an amazingly delicious meal! I mean- I am so impressed. I ordered the Italian beef sandwich and fries with sweet and hot peppers on the side. It was truly the best Sandwich I've ever had. I'm usually very slow when eating, I'm a petite person and I usually can't finish my entire plate when I order out. Well, I'll tell you what! I scarfed it all down in record time. Every bite was better and better. Thank you to the lovely person and her daughter that worked on Friday evening. Keep it up! Your killin' it!!“