The Italiano

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   Jerry

   VIP

   San Francisco

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have traveled extensively throughout Italy and this restaurant is as good or better than many 5 star ones there! Best Italian restaurant in Scottsdale/Phoenix in our opinion; portions very generous; service is outstanding!
   

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   Julia

   Phoenix

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had the Italiano salad and the Cioppino Seafood Tower. The Cioppino was excellent, it had mussels, shrimp, fish, clams and calamari and all were perfectly cooked. Salad was also delicious and big enough to share. I would highly recommend the Cioppino since the broth went well with all the seafood, it was perfectly prepared. Service is rapid yet do not feel rushed.
   

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   Janet

   Atlantic City

   59 reviews

   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was prepared exquisitely and the service was excellent! The manager came to our table several times to ask if everything was perfect and if he could assist us any way. Atmosphere was friendly and lively!
   

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   Heather

   VIP

   Phoenix

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Very mediocre food, but good for the older crowd, the cart presentation needs a lot of work
   

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   Nancy

   Phoenix

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance is lovely and the food was delicious. I was not impressed with the service from our waiter who seemed a little inattentive. For the price of the entree, I expected a vegetable along with the pasta side. Instead we were told the pasta side doesn’t include a vegetable along, only the potatoes. We will try it again however.
   

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   Laurie

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second time - first dinner - at The Italiano. Carissa took expert care to suggest and serve a fabulous dinner! We started with the fried calamari that was tender and crispy. Side Caesar salads were very good The delicious Bolognese portions are huge and perfect for sharing! The lobster ravioli is outstanding. Although it was on the loud side, Sunday evening may be a great night to go for conversation compared to other reviews about the sound levels. The decor is truly breathtaking and the large walls of art are a wonderful addition to the atmosphere!
   

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   Deborah

   VIP

   Seattle

   60 reviews

   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent restaurant. Delicious food. Nice, polite staff. Nice atmosphere. Crowded. Make reservations. Parking is easy.
   

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   Jeanmarie

   Phoenix

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambience and service were top notch. Food was poor. I will not return.
   

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   Susie

   VIP

   Phoenix

   59 reviews

   4.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant and the food is amazing. Server was not very attentive and our meal took much longer than it should have. Also it was freezing in the restaurant.
   

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    Barry

    VIP

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Overall our experience was very good. My entree, the branzino, was too salty, and when I told the server, it was replaced with another entree without a problem.. However, the experience was ruined when after having ordered desert and enjoying chatting, we were essentially told to vacate because they needed our table in order to add to an adjacent one for a large party. I told the general manager on the way out, and he apologized, but it still left a bad taste.
    

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