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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Phoenix by diners

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It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about 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" feelings. 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 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Pino's Pizza Al Centro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Christo's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6327 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Times Square – Deer Valley

- Rating: 4.2/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2602 West Deer Valley Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pane Bianco - Central

- Rating: 4.2/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4404 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (846 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1614 East Bell Road Ste 104 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Bell' Italia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4909 East Chandler Blvd. Ste 506 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pizza A Metro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (626 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2336 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Osteria Mia

- Rating: 4.1/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2530 West Happy Valley Road Ste 1271 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Ambrogio15

- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 2502 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. North Italia

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 North 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Rosso Italian

- Rating: 4.2/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 East Jefferson St. Ste 113 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Alexi's Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3550 North Central Ave. Ste 120 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Anzios Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (771 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12418 North 28th Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Forno 301 Phoenix

- Rating: 4.2/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 North Central Ave. Ste 104 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pomo - Phoenix

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 North 1st St. Ste 120 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. First & Last

- Rating: 4.3/5 (345 reviews)
- Address: 1001 North 3rd Ave. Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. J P Mc Gurkee's Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2822 North 15th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Sicilian Butcher

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3619 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15530 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 160 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cibo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2949 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 North 5th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. L'Amore Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3159 East Lincoln Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Nook Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (667 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4231 East indian School Rd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tutti Santi Ristorante by Nina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7575 North 16th St. Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. IL Bosco Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 918 North 5th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mimi Forno Italiano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (577 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3624 West Baseline Road Ste 174 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Adela's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (818 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4041 East Thomas Road Ste 107 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Michelina's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 East Shea Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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