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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 8/21/2015

My friends and I enjoyed the food and service. The place could use a, ""refresh and update"" but I enjoyed it overall. The food alone was worth it. The desserts were homemade and spectacular. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 8/12/2015

Beginning with a recommendation from a bartender at the hotel I stay at I have been to Riazzi's several times now. Really like the seafood diavola ... spicy with good amount of mussels, shrimp and scallops. Did not care for the veal dish I had one night. Another seafood dish of just scallops and pasta was so so. Meatball dish... more

Editorial review from Citysearch 8/7/2015

My first time to Riazzi's was a completely forgettable, mediocre. It was probably my fault, I ordered the wrong thing. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs but the actual spaghetti noodle was just not great. Angel hair is better. \r \r But a mom-and-pop Italian joint as good as this deserved another chance. So I read the menu online, figured out the stuffed chicken, the Chicken Valastano"", was my next target, OH MY! So good!\r \r The pizza is extraordinary. Thin crust, hard to describe. Simply delicious. \r \r Had a delicious ""pork chop special"" on Dad's Day, marinated in one flavor, a different, complimentary sauce in top...delicious!\r \r Very nice service, I'll be a regular. \r \r DELICIOUS!!\r \r 6/25/2015- Hell, Yelp wants me to write a new review when all I want to do is update my previous.\r \r It's this simple: best food in Phoenix. BEST. How do I know?\r \r 1. I trust my taste buds. This is delicious food. The Italian dressing, not a FEATURED item, per se, but the Italian dressing is the best I've ever had in Phoenix. It's so sour...LIKE AN ITALIAN DRESSING SHOULD BE...just a mere indication of how great the food is...in detail.\r \r 2. BUT THE REAL REASON I KNOW THIS IS GREAT FOOD: it's better the second day. Tonite I ate last nights stuffed chicken. Instead of microwave, I conventioned it, literally forgot about it for 45 mintues after it was truly reheated, and STILL, dammit! it was FANTASTIC! DELICIOUS! AS GOOD AS, BETTER THAN THE FIRST DAY!\r \r If Riazzi's isn't the best food in Phoenix, I know this for sure: it's my favourite!\r \r THE best FOOD in PHOENIX, BAR NONE! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/31/2015

We went to Riazzi's last night for our anniversary dinner and it was wonderful as always. Shortly after being seated in a comfortable padded booth in the bar, the server brought a basket of piping hot bread with several pats of butter, and the feasting began. Traditional Italian music alternated with classic oldies from the 50s as we enjoyed our. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/23/2015

it's good and you get a lot of food, worth the price (around $12) for the entire meal in my opinion. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/9/2015

Went here for both lunch and dinner and would give this restaurant an A+ The food is excellent well prepared an as authentic as Italy itself. The portions are very generous and the prices are extremely reasonable! Unlike the previous reviewer the service was extremely good being both attentive and courteous. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 6/30/2015

Riazzis is a beautiful restaurant that is perfect for a first date or anniversary. very romantic! more


Editorial review from Citysearch 6/9/2015

Came here the other night for dinner with friends. This is a nicely decorated place with a relaxing ambiance that also serves very good food. I ordered the chicken Marsala with a vegetable side and its was excellent. The menu has an extensive selection and I would definitely return to try one of their other dishes. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 6/3/2015

Great food! Best Italian food out here. Veal Marsala is better than any place in New York. Their chicken stuffed with three cheeses is also delish. The bread and salads are simple and classic. This restaurant is a staple of mine, and I've been going here for countless years. Yes, besides the unique tree growing over the entrance, the decor is bland (1980's Italian style). I think it makes it feel a little more like if you were eating at Ma's house, and she was stuck in the 80's. Love this places food! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 5/21/2015

Forget the concept of chain-related Italian joints. This is the real thing. The decor is warm and inviting, the food is operatic. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable, given the posh setting. A family run restaurant, Riazzi's has something for everyone. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 3/5/2015

Amazing homemade Italian food! Start out with the fried mushrooms or zucchini! I always order the house salad and angel hair pasta with spicy marinara with mushrooms and peppers! Or the minestrone soup is good too! This place is very quaint! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 2/23/2015

This restaurant is a part of Tempe history. We lovingly call this the best restaurant in Tempe. This place does need a serious make over. It looks tired but that doesn't hurt the food. The spaghetti and meatballs and the meatball sand which are hands down my favorite items on the menu. I LOVE their meatballs. I would say they are the best I have ever tasted outside the east coast. I prefer their marinara sauce over their meat sauce which I find flavorless more

Editorial review from Citysearch 2/17/2015

The pasta and veal were perfectly cooked, and I was given a bowl of parmesan cheese, which went great with the pasta. more


Editorial review from Citysearch 1/30/2015

Dined at Riazzi's for the first time last night and was very impressed. It has a cozy family italian feel with all the classic dishes on the menu. The staff was very attentive and the chicken parm with fettucine was delicious! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 1/23/2015

I've been coming here for years with my in-laws. We always order the Shrimp Scampi with garlic/oil linguine. The shrimp is so plump and wonderfully seasoned with garlic and oil. Very yummy! The salad and house dressing is always fresh and delicious.\r I always go to the restaurant with the intention of trying something new, but I just can't resist my original order. Service is good. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 12/11/2014

Riazzi's was a place I had wanted to go for my birthday for over a year. When I finally went there, I loved it aside from the prices. The food was fantastic, the patio was gorgeous, the staff was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was perfect. It had a mom and pop feel and allowed me to feel relaxed and family oriented. I really enjoyed having my family experience Riazzi's with me! All around fantastic experience aside from the prices. The prices were a little steep for the amount of the food one received. Other than that this place was amazing. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 12/4/2014

We have been frequenting Riazzi's for the past few years and have always had great service and great food. We had friends visiting from New Jersey who loved the food so much, they wanted to go again before they had to leave. They even brought their business partners when we went back. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 11/26/2014

Two words describe this place, Old School. The restaurant and bar area are certainly dated, kind of like a throwback to the 60's or 70's and could certainly use a makeover and the food is Old school Italian as well which is actually just fine with me as there is nothing better to me than an heaping portion of spaghetti and meatballs to bring back old family memories. Service was friendly and food came out fairly fast. 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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