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Riazzi's Italian Garden

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2700 S Mill Ave (at Alameda Drive)
Tempe, AZ 85282

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Riazzi's Italian Garden - Tempe, AZ
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This is the best Italian restaurant in town. While eating dessert, I died and went to canoli heaven .

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I LOVE italian food and have eaten in many restaurants. We've just moved to the Phoenix area and I was excited about going to Riazzi's because they have received nice reviews and...

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/11/2017

Have been going to Riazzi's for 40+ years (back in the VanBuren days) and they have always treated us and been like family dining. The atmosphere is for long multi course dinners with good conversation.\r Their Bruschetta is the best in town.\r I love the spaghetti and meatballs but can recommend just about anything on the menu.\r The one disappointment I have is they took the Cannelloni off the menu :(\r \r Be sure and treat yourselves to their custom handmade Spumoni after dinner. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 7/5/2017

Riazzi's has consistently raised the bar in service and food quality. My Husband and I come here every year for our anniversary. This most recent time compelled me to write a review. The dining room and bar area were incredibly busy, I know that the staff must have been running around behind the scenes. Not only did our server seem attentive he even suggested a special wine to go with our meal. The food was exceptional, as always. The chicken Valastano is pure, fresh made perfection, the Marsala sauce is balanced and a wonderful complement. I look forward to every visit. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/27/2017

Great staff and service, the food was great. Really enjoyed the restaurant and will definitely be going back. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/19/2017

I love the authenticity of this place. I have been coming here for years and they are very open to supporting community events. It is family owned and operated. The service can be slow however the ambiance is relaxed and we enjoy our wine and conversation as if we are in Italy, not impatient America. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 4/6/2017

Yes, yes, yes! If your taste buds are craving an Italian meal, you are going to be happy you came. You can't tell a book by the cover and the same saying applies to this restaurant but all the quality is definitely in the recipes. I would also give a shoutout to our server, Eli. Very great server with a great personality. We will definitely come back when we are in town for Spring Training next year. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/9/2017

Great Italian food, service, nice atmosphere, quiet (able to talk without noise!). Family owned & run. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/19/2017

So I've lived within 2 miles of this place for over 20 years and I have to admit that this is my first time in this fine establishment, and am very disappointed in myself that it has taken 20 years. Our server, Eric quickly became one of my favorite servers ever. He was extremely knowledgeable, especially for only been working here for 6 months, respectful almost to a fault and incredibly attentive. Our food was above expectations and more than worth the price. I have found my new favorite Italian restaurant. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/12/2017

Went for an early dinner after watching a spring training baseball game and had a very nice meal (baked penne with sausage), good service in a somewhat dated lounge. Freshly baked bread was served with the salad and the meal. The portions were large and served timely. We've had three meals here and have enjoyed them all. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/6/2017

Our faith has been restored in Riazzi's! at least temporarily! Ok...so we gave it another try for our anniversary. Eric our server and the busser were obviously covering more than their fair share of customers, yet gave exceptional service! We were in want for nothing! They both went above an beyond and made the experience better than we had even hoped for, & the food was GREAT!! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 12/29/2016

What Riazzi's is lacking in decorative flair, they more than make up for in delicious food and friendly service. The ambiance is cozy and the pace of the meal is enjoyable. The Scarpl souep is fantastic, as is the Minestrone. I can personally recommend all of the chicken and veal options, though to be fair, my favorites are the Chicken Valastano and Veal Piccata. Also amazing is the New York Pizzaiola steak. Unlimited soda and iced tea refills (Coke products). They have a full service bar, as well. If you really want to be fed like a true Italian, skip the overpriced Americanized Garden and come here instead. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 12/21/2016

This restaurant has been a Phoenix area favorite for several decades. Ample menu with many Italian specialties, nicely prepared. Their marinara sauce is decidedly better than most, thick, fresh and garlicky. Pleasant interior, spotless restroom and caring service. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 12/15/2016

My daughter loves pasta, so we are always on the lookout for good Italian restaurants. We found this one while out shopping for supplies for her new apartment. The service was excellent and the food was very yummy. We even had plenty of leftovers for her to take back to her new place. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 12/9/2016

I am absolutely in love with this restaurant. They have great staff and delicious food more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 12/1/2016

I am in looove with the chicken valestano!!! it's seriously good (either that or i'm just a chicken lover). Service is good. It's better than most Italian restaurants in the area. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 11/18/2016

""Really authentic Italian cooking with """"Mama"""" in the kitchen. Family run, the food is some of the best """"homemade"""" Italian food in town. Very reasonable prices and cooking that done by Southern Italy make this a special, yet very casual place to have a great dinner. "" more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 11/10/2016

Great place, amazing food, awesome atmosphere, service and fast ethics, our server David was fast and friendly a must go to place warning that bread is good and might fill you up before the main course Bone appitite' more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 10/28/2016

This is your old school Italian restaurant. I wouldn't be surprised to see Tony Soprano there. The food has always been excellent and appears to be all done in-house. The waiter even commented that the sausage was made in-house so the spices could vary depending on the chef. I usually get the mussels which are served swimming in a big wide bowl with butter to dip. And they are not too shabby considering we are in the middle of the desert. How I miss good seafood. My next favorite is the eggplant parm. Very yummy. This is one of my favorite restaurants. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 10/21/2016

A phoenix area tradition. Excellent pasta! Very reasonable prices. About a mile south of ASU. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 10/6/2016

The overall food was good. We ordered ribs and they were a little dry. The garlic noodles were awesome. The chicken picatta was tasty. Our server Josh was very nice. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/29/2016

I had a friend recovering from surgery who was craving cannoli with her entree and so we ordered a cannoli and a tiramisu for our to-go desserts. After placing our order by phone (at around 8:30 at night), they called us back to tell us they were out of cannoli, would two tiramisus be okay? We were REALLY disappointed, but it happens. When I went to pick up our food, the host said that the chef had decided to make a FRESH cannoli for us, and it was literally the best thing I ever ate. That was my first trip to Riazzi's and their efforts to make a customer happy have ensured that I'll be back for another trip! more
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Since 1947, the Riazzi family serves homemade Italian dishes like pizza, gnocchi, lasagna, spaghetti, shrimp scampi, steaks and ribs.

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  • Since 1947, the Riazzi family has been serving homemade Italian food to valley residents and visitors. The menu over the years has changed somewhat, but all the dishes still have that quality that only the Riazzi family can give. Food prepared by hand, with years of care and experience, make this casual dining experience one to put at the top of your list.

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  • Since 1947, the Riazzi family serves homemade Italian dishes like pizza, gnocchi, lasagna, spaghetti, shrimp scampi, steaks and ribs.

  • 4/28/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-11pm Fri 11am-11pm Sat 5pm-11pm Sun 4pm-11pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche, Master Card, Visa
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