Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Phoenix based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Pizza Heaven Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Forno 301 Phoenix
- Rating: 4.5/5 (829 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 North Central Ave. Ste 104 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tratto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1505 East Van Buren St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pomo - Phoenix
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 North 1st St. Ste 120 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21050 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 110 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Celas's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9419 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. McGurkee's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2822 North 15th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Sicilian Baker
- Rating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15530 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 140 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. First & Last
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Address: 1001 North 3rd Ave. Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cibo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2785 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 North 5th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Sicilian Butcher
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15530 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 160 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. By the Bucket Ahwatukee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1420 East Chandler Blvd. Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Fast food, Pasta Shops, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Nook Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4231 East indian School Rd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pubblico Italian Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5813 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Parlor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1909 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Rosso Italian
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Address: 2 East Jefferson St. Ste 113 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
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#14. L'Amore Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3159 East Lincoln Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Rosticceria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 12811 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
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#12. Tutti Santi Ristorante by Nina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7575 North 16th St. Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. IL Bosco Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 918 North 5th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Stumpy's Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1331 East Northern Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Michelina's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 East Shea Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Adela's Italian
- Rating: 4.5/5 (725 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4041 East Thomas Road Ste 107 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. By the Bucket Anthem
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 41111 Daisy Mountain Drive Ste 113 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
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#6. Pizza A Metro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (578 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2336 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pa'La - 24th Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2107 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Seafood, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Copperhead Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 4727 East Bell Road Ste 59 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. L'entrata
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 4111 Daisy Mountain Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Roma Cucina Italiana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4434 West Thomas Road Ste 15 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Piacenza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
