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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 9/22/2016

I've been here several times over the years and i have to say this is one of my favorite Italian restaurants ever. the servers are friendly and the food is consistently delicious. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/15/2016

Amazing pesto! Great service, nice family atmosphere more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/8/2016

I went to Riazzi's for the first time since driving by it for a couple of years. I live right across the street and always wondered about it. Well what perfect day than to eat dinner on your second wedding anniversary. Aside from the inside being a little outdated the food was amazing. Although i kind of felt bad for the waiter who did a magnificent job, but they seemed a little understaffed. I ordered a seafood dish as i always do when going to Italian restaurants. The only downfall was that my husband ordered the lasagna and they came back and said they were out of it?? But he ended up ordering the Baked Penne i think and it was Wonderful. We do plan on going back soon. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/1/2016

One of my favorite places to eat in Pheonix. I have been here many times and it is always perfect. I am from the east coast and desperately miss the Italian restaurants. This place ( and the cavatelli ) reminds me of home. The service is outstanding, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is spot on. It is perfect for a date night or a family dinner. Highly recommend checking it out! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/24/2016

Excellent local place that's been around for a long time. Chicken piccata was great as have been all the dishes we've tried here. The side salad is their wreak spot, nothing special. The prices are surprisingly low, you'll spend as much or more at olive garden. But why would you?! Eat here instead! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/18/2016

We came here for our anniversary and were very impressed. The food was, dare I say it? Better than my moms and my mom is a fabulous cook. I had the chicken parm with meat sauce and spaghetti my boyfriend had the lasagna and we both we very happy! Great place for anniversaries and getting great food! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/4/2016

Great Italian food. I used to go here a lot and really like it. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 7/28/2016

Their pizza is unique and old world. I like to get the large sheet pizza and take some home because it's just as good the next day for lunch. But let's start at the beginning. This is one of the last places that still brings fresh, Italian bread to the table when you sit down. It's crunchy on the outside, soft and delicate on the inside. This alone could be a meal but don't do that! There are even better things to come. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 7/22/2016

I will say that we had Risotto and fried zucchini for our appetizers along with the bread that was brought out and that was very good. Each of us got a different plate and all the food was excellent except for the Anitpasta salad. They do it differently, with Tuna and beets and pickles with little cheese or Italian meats. the meals were great, the service was awesome, but I noticed that nothing in the inside has changed but if it is the food that matters, this is still the place. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 7/14/2016

This is another family-owned gem in the valley and worth the drive if you live outside Tempe. Prices are very reasonable and you won't go home hungry unless your hands are tied behind your back. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/30/2016

Been going to Riazzi's for years. Great neighborhood spot. Ravioli is excellent and their blue cheese dressing is amazing. Totally fresh, homemade and well addicting! We go just for the blue cheese dressing sometimes! Ask for the herbed olive oil with bread. You will not be disappointed more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/20/2016

We celebrated our 30th anniversary last night, so of course we went to our favorite restaurant, Riazzi's. Just walking into this ultra-relaxing place is a pleasure. We settled into our usual padded booth in the bar, and the sounds of a new Italian music tape wafted around the room, added a nice touch. Our usual waiter and server brought us everything from the scrumptious warm bread with butter, to our salads, and finally our dishes of scampi for me and scallops for my husband. We'd like to try other tempting things on their menu, but keep coming back to these favorites. We had no room for dessert, but couldn't end the feast without taking something to go, so I got a cannoli with caramel sauce. We continued to savor our meal at home with bites of this delectable, melt-in-your mouth tidbit. A fitting end to a special meal on a special day, at a restaurant that's been the setting for so many special times together. Here's to Riazzi's, and we look forward to many more visits at our favorite restaurant. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/16/2016

I grew up with Riazzi's back on Van Bueren. In the 80s I sold them fresh produce so know their product since I was a child and their ingredients since a young man. Riazzi's is a family restaurant using old family traditions like starting their sauce at daybreak and serving at dinner. Their sauce is completely digestible with no acid burn or issues from many industrial kitchens. Little known secret, perhaps the best pizza in Phoenix. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/10/2016

We had dinner here last night. The chicken parmesan was absolutely excellent. The hot bread that was served before the meal was terrific. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 6/2/2016

The cocktails are always heavily poured - what's not to like about that? I am a vodka martini drinker and my husband is a bourbon on the rocks guy. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 5/19/2016

I get eggplant parmigiana, chicken marsala, chicken picatta or ravioli. Or, I get the anitpasto for one and a bowl of minnestrone soup, or scarpel soup. The scarpel soup is so good - crepes rolled up with cheese inside in the bottom of the bowl with homemade chicken soup ladled over the top! My husband always gets the same thing...chicken diavola. It's got a wonderful spicy marinara sauce on it! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 4/28/2016

I ordered the Italian chicken cr?pe soup which was lovely. Everyone else ordered an array of pastas and said their dinners were wonderful. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 4/19/2016

Over the years I have had almost everything on the menu. I haven't ever been disappointed. The house dressing is one of my favorites - you have to love red wine vinegar and prefer a dressing that is not oily or heavy. It's a light red wine vinegarette. The dressing left on the salad plate is delicious mopped up with the soft, warm bread. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 4/15/2016

I have been eating at Riazzi's since I was 8 years old and it was in it's original location...quite a long time ago. It has been a favorite of mine and still is. Both my husband and I look forward to dinner at this restaurant. The decor that everyone keeps referring to, is almost exactly as it was in the original location. I don't think they are interested in updating the ""look"" of the restaurant...it's part of the charm. 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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