Pacino’s Italian
2831 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85215
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Address :
2831 N Power Rd
Mesa, AZ, 85215 - Phone (480) 985-0114
- Website https://www.pacinositalian.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Doug H.
I've been to this place several times now. I've never been disappointed. The food is fantastic every time. For the money, you can't beat their happy hour. $6 pizza, $6 burger, $6 salmon. Great food and affordable in Mesa that's not a chain place! Sign me up!
(5)Naomi B.
My husband took me here for a birthday lunch/dinner and I thought the food and service was outstanding. Shannon took very good care of us. I started off with the antipasto salad which was fresh and tasty. I really liked the balsamic dressing and the lettuce greens. I would have like more meat and cheeses but I still enjoyed it. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly (and I'm a snob about el dente pasta) and the chicken was cooked perfectly with a nice mixture of crispy outside and moist inside. They didn't skimp on the cheese either; melted to perfection and lightly browned. The sauce was a chunky tomato with just the right amount of seasonings. My husband ordered the meatball sliders which are a combination of pork, veal and beef and they were outstanding! Large enough that with the sliders and a salad he was full. I would order either of these dishes again next time I visit. And oh yeah...there WILL be a next time!
(5)Abbi Z.
Husband and I went in hoping for great Italian food. Had friends recommend it. Service was good. Friendly and attentive, restaurant was clean and well appointed for its size. The food we found lacking flavor. We found the pastas sauces very bland. I had the Pomodoro and hubby had the Linguini Pescatore and we found both to be lacking seasoning or flavor. Overall we walked out feeling let down based on the reviews.
(2)Jeff A.
Great menu across the board. The meatballs are some of the best around, the sausage tasted homemade, the bread is all homemade...and the tiramisu was perfect. The place has live music and the patio will be perfect once it cools down a bit.
(5)Carolyn R.
Had dinner on Saturday. The food is very good (yeah ). The space has great ambiance. Staff were smartly outfitted. Open kitchen. There was entertainment -a great Jazz player. It was the right volume to allow for conversation . Only drawback was the service. It was rushed. They presented the meal while the appetizer was only half done, asked about dessert while we were still eating the main course and presented the bill while we were still eating. The food is worth a return trip. Hopefully the wait staff will learn how to pace the meal service so that the food can be enjoyed to its fullest. Then I can give it a fourth star!!
(3)mark g.
Dear owners a) thanks for coming to ne Mesa aka restaurant waist land ... Ok we've got a few good spots out here in this beautiful corner of the valley but our visit today for lunch was excellent!!!! Our server was a delight . The beet salad was delicious as well as the mussels in a nice spicey tomato broth service was good as well
(4)D W.
Live entertainment (tonight was Taylor Jayne an amazing up and coming star) awesome food(meatball sliders, mussels, pasta) and owners that roam the restaurant welcoming all and making you feel like family. This is my new favorite place!
(5)Donnie S.
Awesome location and I like the bar but that's about it. The service borders on atrocity. We went for the special "wine tasting dinner experience" but when we walked in, there were two long tables pushed together to accommodate about 24 people and there were 4 people sitting there in their sixties. So we decided to forego that "experience" and just head to the bar until the rest of our party was ready to sit down for dinner. The bartender was nice but a bit socially awkward it seemed. We got our drinks, socialized for 20 minutes then elected to grab our table. Moving 5 feet from the bar to our table was the least painful experience of the evening. We ordered our individual meals and all wanted the Caesar salads to start. They brought house salads (not a big deal to me, but my my GF's mom really wanted Caesar so she understandably asked to have them sent back). So the server brings the "Caesar" salads and they consisted of a pile of lettuce, a little dressing, and I think some pulled the 'loosen the pepper-shaker cap' trick on the chef....4 times. So, once again we sent them back and just conceded that we'd get a half decent salad so we gave up on them. The waitress apologized again and offered the excuse that "um, so our salad guy went, like, somewhere and another guy that doesn't do salads did them. So, sorry about that guys." Restaurant's have salad-guys? ***....I'm getting hand-cramps from writing this on my phone so I'm just going to skip to the end. My girlfriend ordered the ravioli and it literally was a plate with 5 ravioli on it. It was $16. Lastly, our cheesecake was seriously some sort of Costco packed puck of cheesecake slapped on a plate with a caramel sauce squirted across it. $7 including the little wax-paper coaster that it sits on while in the freezer. So yeah, 2 stars for at least having cold beer and a decent bar. Sorry, but it's not enough to get me back there though.
(2)C H.
Excellent food that's consistent time after time. The staff is incredibly friendly and very knowledgable. If they offer some advice on the selection of a dish ...it's advice to heed. This place is def a keeper!
(5)B H.
Our evening was perfect. We loved the Calamari right from the start, our entrees were delicious and we finished with the fabulous dessert. The restaurant is themed after Al Pacino, so look forward to going back in time with the appropriately outfitted staff to the music, the beautiful paintings and hospitality. The hostess, the entertainment, waitstaff, appetizers, entrees, dessert, Frank & Alicia, we couldn't have asked for a nicer evening. Looking so forward to visiting again soon!
(5)Josh H.
Don't recommend this restaurant! Napkins smelled! Water glasses were dirty. Mine had something sticky on it. The wall alongside me had stuff splashed and dried on the wall that wasn't cleaned up. The supposed Pacino's Amber ale was served in a ghetto Bud Light glass. My wife had a beer salad I could have thrown together better. Service was good, but all in all, don't waste your money here. D-vine or red-white-brew is much better.
(1)Anthony P.
Saturday June 8, Celebrated our son Steve's birthday with a family dinner at Pacino's in Mesa.The food was awesome the service from our waiter Mike was great with loads of fun added. Frank and Alicia are the perfect host and hostess, greeting us at our table. I highly recommend Pacino's, as a 1st generation Italian raised on great Italian food. Buon appetito e Mile Grazie
(5)Paul P.
The food was nothing short of phenomenal. The staff is nice, along with a great atmosphere and possibly the best happy hour menu around (3pm-close).
(5)Preston R.
Food was marginal at best and too expensive. Service was attentive but borderlined being pushy and oppressive. It was pretty clear they were trying to turn over as many tables as possible. I am not interested in going back.
(2)S W.
Very surprising restaurant. Been looking for a good, non-chain italian restaurant since moving to this area and finally found it! Service is fine and food is very tasty, seasoned well with fresh ingredients. The tiramisu is wonderful!! Love a place that's generous with garlic and spice. Can't wait to try it again!
(4)Holly G.
Atmosphere+great wine+delicious food. Recommend reservations, going to be hard to get a table once word gets around.
(5)Mirian S.
Welcome to the east valley!! So glad to have a real Italian restaurant nearby - it's about time. Visited Pacino's for lunch today with my son. My son ordered the pasta in vodka sauce with prosciutto and peas and I ordered the lunch special Stromboli. Both dishes were recommended by our server (and owner we later found out) and she was so right. The pasta dish had plenty of delicious creamy sauce with plenty of crispy chunks of prosciutto. The stromboli can only be described as layers of flaky pizza dough stuffed with pepperoni and homemade sausage filling topped off with cheese garlicky goodness. The stromboli was served with a nice bowl of red sauce for your dipping pleasure. Both dishes were large portions, not the standard lunch size, and could have easily been shared by two along with a side salad. Didn't have room for dessert but can't wait to come back for dinner and try more. The owners Frank and Alicia were so friendly and the service was excellent. Thanks again for a delicious lunch and introducing Mesa to real Italian food.
(5)Mike S.
Service was great and it had a really cool theme - all the waiters dressed in Al Pacino costumes from the movies. My wife liked her scallops, but I didn't care too much for my chicken saltimbocca. I think the whole pieces of sage over the chicken was a bit overpowering. The broccoli rabe, while cooked well, needed a bit better of a wash before doing so. The burrata was nothing to write home about. 3.50 for a draft Peroni is not only a great price, but it's tough to find on tap! We'll be back for drinks and to try the pizza.
(4)James S.
Great atmosphere especially for happy hour. Have to get there early for a seat because the place fills up fast. Delicious food and a lot of it so bring an empty stomach. Service is great with fun stuff that look like they are having a blast. Great food from amazing chefs and awesome live entertainment on the weekends. The owners really make you feel at home. If you haven't been here, you are missing out.
(5)Bre K.
Came here for brunch on Sunday. Was blown away by the home cooking and choices. Lemon ricotta pancakes, bruschetta, bacon, fruit with home made whip cream, egg dishes, and other brunch type items. Really great you much check this out. It is also not pretensions. Great drink specials ($5) and brunch is about $15 per person. Mom and pop type place where you can tell the owner is behind ever recipe and in the kitchen. Will be back and bring friends!!
(5)Cindy S.
Went here for Fathers Day Brunch. $20.00 per person. The menu was enticing and we looked forward to it. We made a reservation for later in the morning. The Jazz live music was nice. The food smelled great. What we got was cold, thick gravy. Hard bisquits. NO pancakes, they ran out. the waiter went back to kitchen for some hot bisquits and gravy , came back 20 minutes later with some. The food was basically gone by the time we got there. The bruch was supposed to end at 2PM. Food ran out and before we left the band quit because the food ran out. The waiter apologized and only charged us half of the price of each meal. Well, I paid $20.00 for one sausage link, some fruit and the bisquit with gravy that I waited 20 minutes for. Not impressed. Fathers Day Brunch was a BUST!! No music...no Brunch!!
(1)Jennifer H.
As my husband and I sit here and eat our leftovers, I was inspired to write this review. Aside from the ambiance and people being so great, the food was outstanding. We had the calamari which was perfectly cooked and had a delicious sauce. Yum! I had the Little Ears pasta which had great sausage, olive oil and pitted kalamata olives. My husband had the Tour of Italy with tender chicken parm, fettucinni, and lasagna. Initially they just brought out a serving of lasagna which was wrong so they boxed it, gave it to him, and brought him the correct dish. Cool! Huge portions, excellent food and a classy place, in a fun place. I will admit the service was pretty slow but they were busy and good food takes time. Don't be in a hurry when you come here. Well worth the wait! We will go again and again to try more dishes.
(5)Ann G.
I had the Cioppino special and it was delicious! Tender mussels, clams, calamari, flavorful scallops, shrimp and salmon chunks in a savory tomato based broth - the presentation looked as wonderful as it tasted. By far my favorite dish as Pacino's. The linguine was the perfect al dente and the fresh basil was a very tasty touch. As close to San Francisco or Boston style while in the desert. Not to be left out - but I forgot to take a picture of it, I don't know why :D Hubby's Whitestone pizza with arugula kept him pretty quite until the pie was almost gone :) We're lucky to live nearby and with food like this we'll keep coming back.
(5)Allen E.
I really do love going to this hidden gem in Mesa, Arizona. Pacino's REAL Italian is exactly what it says it is. When I walked in, I was greeted promptly and with a smile. I was given a menu that was in bigger print than most restaurants which made it easier for these aging eyes to see. I went in at about 6:00 pm and thought happy hour was over. To my surprise it wasn't. I quickly ordered a a savory dish called, "Eggplant Rollatini".
(5)Valerie E.
This place was horrible. We live nearby and we thought it would be good to try. The service was absolutely horrible and the food was even worse. I don't know how they get so many good ratings. We only ate there once and it was horrendous.
(1)Scott W.
Went back to Pacino's after some time. They have a new Chef and he is doing wonders with the menu. Had the Prime Rib, was much better than prior. Each of our party had the specials and they were delicious. Still have all the basics, meatballs were good and pastas were cooked aldente.
(4)Marie G.
We love Pacino's! Frank helped us host our event to help raise money for the Mesa High School's 30th Reunion! Everyone loved the food and we had a great time! We go back time and time again for dinner or just to listen to music and relax! A great local place! :-)
(5)April D.
Pacino's is home to my favorite bartender, Billy Zane. Great happy hour, delicious food, and convincing specials that keep us dropping by just anytime we can find an excuse. Treat yourself to some meatball sliders or calamari and a Peroni from the tap and you won't be disappointed.
(5)Bob W.
Great Real Italian cuisine with great service. Combined with the atmosphere of music. Definitely coming back to Pacino's.
(5)Sheryl V.
The first thing you notice is the welcoming service from the hostess to the server to the bartender. The food is wonderful and happy hour is the deal of the century. Homemade lemoncello shots are heavenly!
(5)Rodrigo T.
Went with my gf, and ordered the fetuccini with shrimp and scallops. Plates a bit cold and way to much oil on the pasta. The vinegar salad had no vinegar, it just plain lettuce with a couple of onions, I would not recommend this place to any of my friends. I spent a couples of days in equator and had the same dish for 8 dollars, the plate was made with fresh ingredients and the plate didn't had as much oil.
(1)Rico D.
Second time we have been to this restaurant. The food was terrible. Service was ok. Will not be back.
(1)Jae And Nui K.
My wife and I came here for HH. They have a nice bar with plenty of wine and beer to choose from. The food was good and they give you bread to eat when you sit down. We had calamari and it what you expect. Fried rings and bodies. The marinara was good, had a little chili pepper i think which made it good. The pizza was alright. We ordered the margarita pizza. Nothing special but it was what you would expect. I would recommend this place over the wine place across the street. This was our second time here and it was a lot busier.
(5)Alex G.
After getting into it with the owner for a bit and told I was wrong and they have one of the best Pizza in the Valley. I still disagree... He gave me a gift card for the total I paid to try it again. My friend and I went back yesterday to give it another shot. Im rating it 2 stars because the service was great. The food however was still pretty gross and not consistent. I had fried mozzarella which was bland, and I regretted eating the meatball sliders at 3 in the morning. I tried my friends truffle fries those were bland. I also tried a slice of his pizza I still agree your better off with Red Baron Pizza from Albertsons. My buddy agreed. Total disappointment. I will never walk into that place again.
(2)B W.
We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner here. We can't say enough great things about the food, service, and how the evening turned out. They were easy to work with arranging the menu ahead of time, the food was perfect! We had bruschetta, salad, pasta, salmon, and dessert. Our server always kept the food coming and drinks filled. The patio was perfect on a early November night. They even allowed us to rent lines to dress up the table. I would highly recommend this places for a large event or casual dinner.
(5)Granny S.
WOW! What a find. The food is delicious and the service is superb. Meatball sliders, pizza, and bruschetta were all delicious, and NOT over priced. Try the canoli. It's absolutely divine. They have a great "Happy Hour" menu.
(5)Jason C.
Our wedding reception was held at Pacino's. It was a last minute decision and Frank (owner/manager) was very accommodating. It exceeded our expectations. He had many great ideas in prepping for our 31 guests. The food was fabulous. The service was impeccable. A good time was had by all!
(5)Brooke H.
Excellent brunch menu! Super reasonably priced with delicious food options. And there is live music! Great place to eat and enjoy good company and good music.
(4)Robin G.
I really wanted to like this place - I live nearby and was happy to see that we had another locally owned restaurant in NE Mesa. But....the food and service just really weren't very good. The table was sticky, the service was VERY rushed (pressured to order, and then salads were brought out about 30 seconds after our appetizer) and the food was just "meh." We started with the brushchetta - which was incredibly dissapointing. The toppings were good enough, but it was served on flatbread which was cold and tasted rather stale. I prefer it on sliced bread like its made at Postino or D'Vine. My husband had the orichette with sausage - it was oversalted and the sausage was pretty bland. I had porcini ravioli with a tomato cream sauce, which would have been much better had the sauce not been so oversalted. The ambiance is ok - large TV's in the bar, which I guess are fine if you are sitting in the bar, but they were kind of distracting from the dining room. I doubt we'll return, it just wasn't good enough for the $$$ spent.
(3)Mary C.
After being seated we didn't see a server til we got up to leave and that was at least 20 minutes after we sat down. Patient hubby but I would have left after 5. Food mediocre at best. Owner said so sorry as we left but no other admission of terrible service. Stay away.
(1)Saul G.
On Valentine's day, they offer only a four course set menu. It was great. But under these conditions, I will need to update my review based on the normal menu. What did we have? Marscapone Bruschetta; Salad with gorgonzola, raisins and pine nuts; Hanger Steak, Salmon, and Airline Chicken Breast. For dessert we all shared a mixed selection: Mini Cannoli's, and Salted Carmel Cheesecake. In technical terms, I would sum-up the meal as follows: Yummy!
(4)Yvonne P.
My husband and I went here for New Years Eve. What a disaster! For starters, the waitress spilled approximately a glass of wine on the table from our $100 bottle. Got up to use the restroom where paper towels are left just sitting on the counter instead of putting them in the dispenser and the handicap stall toilet doesn't flush (leaving someones fecal matter for all to enjoy). My husband ordered pork medallions and I the lobster ravioli. The pork was served rare...WHAT???? My meal was served room temperature. The owner came over after we sent the pork back sporting a sweat shirt and baseball cap. He stated that "this is the way they serve it otherwise it will be tough". Again, WHAT??? I guess the restaurant owner has never heard of food born illness. Stay clear of this restaurant for heavens sake.
(1)Robert P.
Was not overly impressed. The food was good but the service was horrible. When we arrived we were seated and the hostess failed to tell us of the specials. The waiter showed up at our table about 15 min after we were seated. He got us our drinks and appetizer and then we sat for another 25 min before he took our order. Again he failed to tell us the specials so we asked about them as he wasn't going to tell us - the only reason we knew about them is that we overheard another waiter telling the table next to us. He brought out our salads, however my Mom ordered soup so he had to swap it out - the soup was cold. Our meals arrived and we had to ask our waiter to take our dirty dishes as he felt it wasn't his responsibility. Again the meals were good and were hot when delivered. Overall good food but horrible service.
(2)Rebecca P.
One of the best Italian meals I've ever had! We were greeted by Frank, the owner, as soon as we walked through the door. Because it was a beautiful night, we wanted to sit on the patio, so that's where he took us without hesitation. Our waitress was there within seconds with water and to take our drink order. She also explained the specials which made it harder to decide on what to eat. :) Our drinks came super fast and were perfectly made. We started with the shrimp scampi as an appetizer and WOW! I could have eaten them all myself but the portion size on the plate was definitely enough for two. My friend and I went with one of the specials, Scallops with risotto. It was amazing. The scallops were cooked perfect and being a risotto snob, I was impressed with this one! Then came dessert....holy homemade Tiramisu! This dessert is the bomb. I would go back JUST for that and a cup of coffee. The waitress was attentive and checked on us often, as well as Frank. There was also live music in the bar area which was a nice touch to the warm atmosphere, we enjoyed it. Everything was wonderful.
(5)Aubrey M.
Great atmosphere! Owners Frank & Alicia treat you like a guest in their home. Happy hour 7 days a week! (I almost don't want to share what a gem this place is, so I can keep it to myself.) The meatball sliders are amazing, and there's a pork chop with polenta on the Happy Hour menu for only $7!! My parents are regulars here now, and I can see why. If I lived closer I would be too! All in all, a great place for homemade Italian dishes (and desserts) that is perfect for the area!
(4)BK M.
Excellent food. Service was top notch. Perfect day for an afternoon lunch on the patio.
(5)Rick G.
As it is very hard for my wife and I to identify our favorite food, having palates for the diversity the Washington DC Region has to offer in cuisine - what we do like to do is compare and categorize the local ethnic eateries, with the final outcome being whether it is favored enough to provoke our return to that establishment. Pacino's Italian is one we thought would be one of those 'return to' places we've in this region. Although for the diehard Italian food buff, this may not be the best place - it does fair well in its presentation, quality and taste. Its presentation and attention to the service detail seems lacking, both the prices and quality of the offering are worth returning - depending on who serves you! But, after such experience, we were pleased with the dishes we sampled. The Zuppa and Diver Scallops were very good! The scallops were fresh, and the ingredients well portioned and tasty. Our fave ended up being their excellent rendition of meatball sliders, and a very, very good Avocado, Basil and Tomato Bruschetta. Although on our second visit the service was way off we might be inclined to visit them again. They do make a good Rob Roy and their Cannoli is pretty good. Overall, this is the kind of place you can go to have a quiet meal, without hustle and bustle and have the choice to be by an outside fireplace, or inside quiet area. Bon Appétit from Gástro Ecléctico!
(3)David R.
Four of us had lunch here. There is a good lunch menu but they had removed the lasagna from it. Instead two of us split the dinner sized. It was ample food for the two of us and decent lasagna. Another ordered spaghetti with meatballs and it was a very large portion for a lunch sized item. The fourth had a salad and it was disappointing--way too much vinegar in the dressing. I had the same dressing on my house salad and agreed it was not a very good salad (nor even good Balsamic vinegar). The place was surprisingly empty for the noon hour. The server was OK; the manager was also on the floor but made no attempt to see how we were doing or even make eye contact with us going in and out the door. If it had been busy I could see that, but given there were only a few tables he could have made an effort to be a bit more professional given the stature of the restaurant and catering business.
(3)Jay D.
Pacino's might be the closest thing in the desert that makes authentic tasting 'Italian' food. I came here for lunch recently with my son and was greeted promptly by the hostess. I ordered a lunch sandwich called the 'grinder' and my son ordered a huge calzone (that Mom finished off that evening for dinner). As an appetizer we had some sort of seafood appetizer which had seared scallops, shrimp, calamari strips, etc....the seared scallops were awesome! f I could just get an order of that.....heaven. Moreover, our dishes were great tasting. The decor in the venue is nice. a few murals to Al Pacino....which were kinda creepy, however, tasteful. I suspect someone has a thing for Mr. Pacino.....because I saw a guy walking around the place who even looked like Mr. Pacino, however, was NOT him. The venue is nice. I will return here, however, not for lunch, and perhaps a 'date night' with the Mrs. We will leave the kid at home. So if you venture off to these parts, do yourself a favor and check this place out.
(4)Jennifer M.
I so wanted to like this place. We won't be back. The stuffed dates were pretty good, and the house wines for $5 a glass were good as well, though apparently they don't know a merlot from a cabernet. My husband's chicken marsala tasted good and the chicken was high quality, but frankly you can get good chicken marsala a lot of places. But.....I had the special which was shrimp parmesan with pasta and broccolini. The shrimp were deep fried and the coating was bland. They tasted like something pre-made out of the freezer. They were sparsely sprinkled with what looked like Kraft powdered parmesan from the green shake can. Then we come to the red sauce on the pasta. It seriously tasted like nearly unseasoned canned tomato sauce. I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Then we tried to pay and their credit card machine wasn't working, of which we had not been warned. My husband had to leave, go get cash, and come back. The waitress was very attentive and we gave her a good tip because nothing was her fault, but we won't be returning.
(2)La L.
As soon as we walked in we felt like family. Frank, the owner adopted us and Brian our server/sommelier could not have been more attentive and humorous. We loved the attention we got and how the evening was made extra special with the personal attention we received. We'll be back!!!
(5)Brittany F.
We were super excited to Pacino's because our friends had recommended it, but it definitely fell short. The vibe was awesome with live music and dim lighting. Our server brought water over as he greeted us, which was really nice. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan and my husband had the shrimp ravioli. Mine came with a house salad which was basically just lettuce. Our food came out an HOUR later (one refill during that time) and mine was chicken, not eggplant. Another 10 minute wait and finally my correct meal came. It was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. Too bad because we were excited when we first arrived.
(2)Chantie F.
My mother had a ladies lunch here, and recommended it. We decided to give it a try for dinner. We started with the Eggplant Rollatini, and even my 5 year old child tried it. It was super good, and tells me that next trip I'll be trying an eggplant dinner. I tried the Alfredo pasta, with the special Gorgonzola Alfredo sauce. My daughter loved the kids spaghetti. =) The best recommendation was the Lemonchello cake - had a real lemon taste. Yum.
(4)Lyndsey D.
This place is adorable! It has a great atmosphere that is inviting and friendly. I love that you can come in here, have a few cocktails and feel comfortable and welcome. The food is good and you can tell that the owners really appreciate your business which I love when I visit local places. Definitely a must try.
(5)Bill W.
My wife and I love this place! We love sitting on the patio and enjoying their very good wine selection and outstanding food. The owner, Frank, is always there with a smile and the service has never been bad. We are very lucky to have a place like this near our home and plan to enjoy it for years to come.
(5)Lisa J.
My mother-in-law took my husband and myself here for his late birthday dinner. My husband says we are definitely going back. He raved about it the whole time. As you can tell from previous reviews, he's not always a rave every restaurant kind of guy. The portions are, as expected, Italian kitchen big. The food was delicious. The ambiance was nice, yet casual. Overall: Delicious!!
(5)Laney L.
I can't say enough good things about Pacino's. Went on a Friday evening. Was seated immediately. There was a nice jazz duo playing. Our waitress was warm, and attentive. We planned on a dinner and appetizer. But the warm bread (my hubby indulged) the breaded zucchini was so large and delicious we ended up splitting a pizza. We had a GF with fig balsamic, artichokes and other delicious veggies. The crust was amazing. I had a delicious Pino Grigio recommended by our waitress. She gave a good pour and we tipped her well for a great meal and service. Highly recommend.
(5)Douglas F.
Best Italian food in Arizona, hands down without a doubt! MMmmmmmmmm!
(5)Sunray M.
Great spot for happy hour!!! The food & drinks are delicious and the service is outstanding!!
(4)Tommy M.
Amazing food! Great atmosphere, excellent service. This is on my weekly must eats list
(5)Jackie L.
I'm really surprised at the rave reviews on here! I hope the restaurant reads this and takes what I have to say into consideration. There's a few things that they could change so my family and I would come back. I'm going to break it down so you can read about which part matters most to you. 1. The Atmosphere: The restaurant has a pretty cool atmosphere. It's modern and has some nice decor that fits the theme and name of restaurant well. There is low lighting, which I like, but it made it more than obvious every time the front door opened. Think about how annoying it is when you're at the movies in the middle of the day and someone uses a side exit. You can't help but notice. There are surrounding restaurants with even nicer decor and lower or comparable prices. 2. The Service: Our waitress was great. We were greeted right when we walked in and given the option of a table or booth. We chose the booth. The backs are straight up, which forces you to have good posture. Our waitress was very attentive, but at first I felt a little rushed to make a choice of which food I would order. I don't think she meant for it to come off that way though. Once she asked if it was our first time here she pulled up a chair and gave us a quick run down on her favorites. Our table was only set for two so we had to ask for additional silverware for the other two people. Not the waitresses fault, but something the hostess should have caught when seating us. The owner came around to our table and asked us if everything was good. We all nodded and smiled. I felt the urge to tell him how I really felt, but you can never tell if people will take criticism well. So, I just figured I was going to Yelp about it and they can read it there and decided what they want to do. 3. The Food and Options: OK, here's where we go down hill really fast. First thing I must say is nothing was terrible. Otherwise, I would've only given one star. When we got to our table there was a bottle of red wine that they had on special for the day. $15 for a whole bottle of wine. We were not able to taste it because they had no bottles of it open yet. Well, if you tell that to everyone who wants to taste it, then you will never have a bottle open. I understand cutting costs where possible, but with the prices this restaurant charges, they should offer a taste if they want us to consider paying $15.00 for what is probably a $7 bottle of wine. I started looking around for a drink menu and to my surprise there was not one. It wasn't just missing from our table either. I asked the waitress for a drink menu and her response what that "We don't have one, but we have a full bar and can make pretty much whatever you want." So, I said (not in a rude tone, by the way), " So, I have to think up a drink or use Google to figure out what I want?" . I think I caught her off guard with my response and I can't remember if she responded because I was a little annoyed and just took out my phone to start googling drinks. In the meantime, my Mom had asked quite a few questions about the food on the menu. Their meat is all pre-mixed and it's 3 different meats mixed together. It sounded gross to me. The waitress left and came back again to see if we were ready to order. I was still googling away trying to find a drink . This time she asked me what kind of drink I usually like. I told her I normally like a cranberry juice with vodka and lime, but I was hoping to try something different. She suggested their Sangria that is "made in house and unlike any other sangria". That intrigued me so I ordered it. We then ordered food and I got some kind of Gnocchi Pasta in a white sauce. My Mom got a pasta with the word Funghi in it. My sister ordered Ravioli. A house salad was included with each meal. I asked if they have ranch dressing and to my surprise, not they do not. I was given the option to upgrade to a Caesar salad for an additional $2.00. Their house salad comes with a white wine vinaigrette dressing and seems to be a mesclun salad. I was delighted to find that I did like the dressing, but the salad was seriously lacking vegetables. My meal was pretty good. The sauce was good. The fact that it was $15 and there was no meat in it is what baffles me. My sister was pretty disappointed with the amount of raviolis that she got. Normally she can share a meal with her daughter and they're both full, but they finished their plate and they were both hungry. I ended up sharing my Gnocchi with them. Apparently my family loves bread because we went through 4 different rounds of bread. It had a balsamic vinaigrette dipping sauce which I liked and the bread was pretty good. I had two and a half slices of the bread which is equivalent to about one and half Olive Garden Breadsticks , so you can compare size. The sangria that I had previously ordered was decent. There was nothing about it that seemed to make it special. Tiramisu was pretty good. I'm out of room to write. It's cutting me off. LOL
(2)Jesse T.
We stopped in to get a slice of pizza, I had the pepperoni and my girlfriend had a cheese (both slices) my friend had the boneless BBQ wings. The pizza was decent and thin good taste too much grease. The wings were bland a little flavorless almost as of they just poured mcdonalds sauce on battered chicken nuggets...... Overall three stars
(3)Mark B.
Great happy hour! Pork chop Marsala and a side of polenta for $7 and draft brews for $3.50 for crafts and this is all day!!! Can't beat it!
(4)charlie g.
The mistake I wont make again, should have learned from our last visit. Friends told us the food and service was improved, so went to celebrate Valentines Day..Big mistake. Our waiter was a disaster he told us there were items in the dishes we ordered that did not appear when our meals arrived. I'm not a veal eater, but was assured by the waiter it was wonderful, it was shoe leather.We could not order any after dinner coffee, they had none, who ever heard of an Italian restaurant without coffee.We split the bill with our friends because we drink wine with dinner they don't.When the bill came it was creative my bill had items my friends ate and they had items we ate, they also got my wine bill. It all worked out in the end. it was kinda funny.
(2)Morgan E.
My wife and I had lunch here yesterday. The waitress was good, she forewarned us that she usually works nights and this was her first time on days. That being said, to the meal. I wanted the Veal piccata, but did not want the vegetable so I asked if I could substitute some macaroni as the side. She checked at the counter and said that would be fine - no up charge was mentioned. The dish arrived with two rather small pieces of Veal and a small dollop of spaghetti as they don't have Angel hair. The Veal was on the tough side, but the piccata sauce was wonderful. My wife ordered the Chicken Parmesan which was good. The sauce could have been a little Spicer, but that's personal taste. It came also with a brief dollop of spaghetti with Marinara sauce. Overall the meal was acceptable. BUT... then came the bill. The Veal Piccata was billed at $17.00 not $14.00 as the menu listed it. We called the waitress over and questioned the charge. She stated that was the up charge for the spaghetti. We further asked why we weren't told at the time we ordered? She said "oh that was my fault!" And that was that. We might have gone back, but not after that.
(3)Vp P.
Wife and I had an impromptu date for dinner and ordered a nice wine and the Tortellini with veal, pork, beef and covered with prosciutto in a white sauce ala Alfredo with side of their special meatballs. Brian, our waiter was superb and patio dining was comfortable but the food is delicious! Been here for lunch, dinners and found service, quality and taste consistently fabulous!!
(5)Dan S.
Very small portions high-priced Italian food. you will still walk away hungry marginally good at best this place is going down faster than Hindenburg Needless to say I will not be back
(1)Elizabeth E.
The atmosphere is very cool. I had the beet salad with goat cheese and salmon and it was great. Nice wine selection as well. Great date night spot or just s cool place for happy hour! We will definitely go back soon!!
(5)Rebecca L.
We've been here 2-3 times and only repeated hoping the previous bad experience was a fluke. No more. Poor service, cold food that should have been hot, slightly wrong orders, and the list could go on. The owner typically is just sitting at the bar looking dejected and the live music they have is subpar and loud. No more tries.
(1)Melissa G.
The boyfriend and I are sitting on the patio now. It's a nice patio however would rather listen to the band at dvine next door than the girl singing with her ipod now. We came because we thought they were still running happy hour till close on Saturdays but found out that ended last week. We get promotions end but what disappointed us most was pacinos has an awesome happy hour food menu that is only available during happy hour. We ordered the salami Sam pizza which is excellent. Pacinos, please make a bar menu that's available all the time and just charge more when not hh. We will gladly pay a dollar more for truffle fries any time of day! Oh and update your website to remove the hh all night promo.
(3)Sean M.
Food and service was great. The fresh grilled salmon was perfectly prepared. A bottle of Malbec paired very nicely with the salmon and a lemon mascarpone cake for dessert. They have launched a new menu, We look forward to trying some of the new items.
(5)Patrick D.
We went looking for great Italian food on the Eastside and this is definitely "Little Italy" what an amazing menu! The Seafood was a real treat as well. We were impressed with the décor and it felt very upscale as well. Thank you for bringing quality to the suburbs! The Service was outstanding as well.
(5)Sandi S.
A new favorite! We went in for lunch today for the first time with another couple. I ordered the Devil's Avocado pizza which was amazing! It had artichokes, olives, tomatoes, and beautifully displayed avocado. It looked like there were not enough artichokes on it, so I asked the waiter for more artichokes (before I even tasted it which was dumb). He accidentally brought me extra avocado. :-) But it was actually perfect as is. I ate the avocado anyway because extra good cholesterol is always a bonus. Next time I will eat it exactly as made because it was PERFECTION! Too bad I did not take a pic. :-) The tiramisu was very good, and I took a piece to go for my daughter to sample too. It was definitely delicious, but I am not sure if it was light or "airy" enough for me. Not sure, but it was a little different than what I usually like. However, the flavor was perfect. I like a fluffy, mousse like texture. It was very light, but I am not sure.... Still good and would order it again. My husband ordered the chicken parmigiana. He thought it was delicious, and he could not even eat half do to the humungous portion. I only managed to eat two of the 6 slices of my pizza, so we have left overs for our teenage kids which will be gone soon. Service was wonderful. Our waiter, Jimmy?, was great! It looks like we have found a new Italian place. I am definitely going back for the best pizza ever, Devil's Avocado. Yum!!
(5)Austin B.
Great lunch specials. I was nervous coming here originally because this area has historically just been okay. This was a mistake. I had the buffalo blue burger and was amazed by the quality of the ingredients. Very pleased by our experience.
(5)Jamie J.
Pacino's fell short on all requirements of a good restaurant. So it is Valentines Day night. I called in ahead of time and asked about the wait time, a discombobulated hostess shouted about in my ear trying to find out who could clean tables and how long and finally tells me they have one table open. We were there in a matter of only 5 minutes and saw plenty of open tables but shrugged it off. We waited while the table cleared and were sat down. After waiting nearly 25 minutes I finally caught the attention of a hostess and asked when we could expect to see our server and if we could see a menu. It is only now that I am told no menus are available that I can only opt in for their $40 per person 4 course pre fixe meal and neither one of us are 4 course hungry. I just asked that she have the server come over to the table to talk with us. *now quick side note I am an extremely observant person so when we were waiting for a table to clear earlier at the hostess desk I noticed the woman who should have been our waitress crying and being consoled by a girl near the front desk. Now I also have an empathetic heart and had felt sympathy for the woman when I saw this but if she had something going on that was interrupting her ability to work she should have gone and spoken with her manager for a solution* Our waiter finally did come over and asked if we had questions about the pre fixe, I mentioned that we had never been told it was the only option and asked if we could order al a carte from the options available for the night. I was very kind yet firm in my request and before I even finished I got an onslaught of excuses, "the computers can't input that" "we don't have the capability" he even went as far as to begin to explain their food coding system and then finally did the right thing and said "let me check to see if that is possible" his frustration showed through his voice and eyes but he came back and let me know they could and then inflated the al a carte prices pretty exorbitantly $25 for 5 shrimp raviolis $23 for their chicken with squash and scalloped potatoes on the side. His service got better as the night progressed and as he understood that my appreciation for him accommodating the request was not fake. My date said his food was good and mine was seeming the same until I bit into the middle of the ravioli and found that the center on each of them was still ice cold. I should have said something but I didn't, I was just tired from the day and the escapades already so I ate them avoiding the center on each. The food was good, minus the frozen centers, but I have to be honest in saying that Alessia's Ristorante Italiano down the way is of much better quality, taste and most importantly service. I also wanted to discuss the attitude of the owner, or at least I assume he was an owner or manager. He wore brightly colored red/orange pants with a striped orange shirt and graciously greeted every guest around us except our table. This was absolutely appalling! He even stopped by a table of what appeared to be regulars several times, laughing and personally removing their finished plates. I have a background with customer service and so I decided to give him a chance as not to misinterpret the body language of our table and looked him dead eye until he saw me and still I got nothing, not a polite head nod or a simple thank you. You really can not treat your guests like that, they have chosen to devote their time, money and valentines day to your restaurant and that is how you treat them? I think he is forgetting that his guests are who create their success, without us there won't be a need for what you have to offer. Any way, the only two good things I did experience were this, our waiters attitude finally turning around midway through our meal and I wish we would have been seated outside because I watched another waitress in a red dress hustling back and forth from the kitchen to the outside without skipping a beat giving her guests a great experience on their valentines day. I could tell because each person I could see through the open doors had a bliss filled smile on their face, the way everyone should have been made to feel that night.
(1)Sue B.
He who must eat and I have been to Pacino's twice and we are looking forward to the next time! The service is great, food is tasty with enough variety without having a cumbersome menu. Service at the bar is friendly the Social Hour hummmms with happy patrons. The Live Entertainment on weekend is a real bonus. The owner is there taking care of business and it shows.So glad they have chosen to be in the neighborhood and looking forward to enjoying many more tasty treats.
(5)Koni G.
We read all the reviews, were in the area so we thought we'd try it. We started with the breaded panko mozzarella. It was very thick so that the cheese did not completely melt. Pretty bland with little flavor. The marinara was good though. I ordered the sliders since I read so many good reviews on them and my husband ordered the lasagna. Our salad was all lettuce and four little diced tomatoes in the corners. The dressing was flavorful but I would have liked some Parmesan or something. Our meals came and the lasagna was lukewarm. We sent it back to the kitchen and it came back a few minutes later... Same piece of lasagna. They must have microwaved it which is completely tacky. Sauce was bland and it was mostly cheese. My sliders were also disappointing. All I could taste was the burned charcoal flavor of the inside of the bread. The server was wonderful however. She was super attentive, apologetic about the lukewarm meal, and quick to refill our drinks. Of course, there were only 2 other parties in the restaurant. Overall, food was bland and lukewarm, and my husband's rating is Blech.
(1)Kat W.
My husband and I made our way over here after our original choice of Red, White & Brew was insanely busy. I looked up the reviews quickly before we got there and figured we would give it a try. Let's just say the reviewers must be overly generous or just like okay food. We were sat right away as there were only a few other tables sat, the bar area was full though. We got out bread which was just ok, came with a little side of olives. My husband always sticks with pretty basic stuff so he ordered the lasagna and I tried the spicy marinara pasta with shrimp. The salad that came with our meals was basically just some greens with onions and a few tomato slices but the white vinaigrette dressing made up for the lack of veggies in it. My husband said his lasagna was good but just very very rich and very very cheesy. My pasta was pretty good but the sauce was really watery and not as flavorful as I had expected. The shrimp were grilled and did have quite a good flavor to them. The decor there is lacking and they need something to make it seem more warm and inviting, feels a bit sterile. Our waitress was wonderful and stayed on top of us and was very friendly. Overall, the food was average and our wine was just ok. Basically for two meals and two glasses of wine, I wouldn't spend $55 plus tip there again. I wanted to like it more but it was just missing something for me.
(2)Kelly A.
My husband and I have had dinner here multiple times, every time we come the food and service is amazing. The owner is warm and friendly. . Great neighborhood restaurant. We recommend the pizza and pasta and salads. Definite must stop in east Mesa.
(5)Bill S.
This is my fourth visit here and every meal was excellent, fair priced and service is superb. The owner and his wife always check in with the customers and are always very pleasant.
(5)Debbe E.
We now have the real deal for Great Italian food right in our backyard of Las Sendas-Yippeee!!!!
(5)W Y.
Pacinos is having an identity crisis. Using Osaka Blues brewery glasses from Colorado for beer. Smells like cleaning fluid instead of yummy Italian food, bartender eating behind the bar. Phantom musician has the keyboard set up , but is nowhere to be found, just like every other time we have ever been here. Good owners, good hardworking people, put all their money and time into this investment, it it just too bad they are stuck in the conundrum of figuring it all out. People wanna be where it's "cool" to be. Make it warm cozy and comfortable, it is too sterile in here. Put some Wood wainscoting on the walls, some heavy drapery, again, lower the lighting, put candles on the tables, the bartender is eating a full meal behind the bar, sure there are only 6 people in here, but you can't stop performing just because the crowd is small. Bring us over a few fresh ravioli, make us want to call our friends up and have them meet us down here because we are having such a good time. Engage us. Do something, do anything!
(2)John S.
So shocked this place has an average 4 star rating. Real simple the food was bad and the waitress made us feel like we we're annoying her. Maybe the cook was off and she doesn't work there anymore.....
(1)Stan S.
WOW - bad. Party of 4, ordered salads and entrees. Two salads arrive and are consumed before other 2 salads are delivered. House salad bitter and just a mound of lettuce - not a tomato or crouton in sight. Hot entrees arrive much later. Two are cold and the chicken one has obviously been heated up from frozen as is part frozen in center. Appears no food is house made - all heated from pre-packaged. If you want to pay $20 for package ravioli have at it. Also the wine by the glass is awful.
(1)Carl C.
The place is "OK" defined. We've been in there 3-4 times since they opened about 6 months ago. We live right near it, so it's convenient and the prices are reasonable. Food is so-so tasting, a couple of the better items IMO are the meatballs, and the lasagna that is available on Sundays. We were in there this last Saturday night and dined/cocktailed at the bar. They had a dude in a tux singing Sinatra-type tunes, and he was wayyyy too loud. The bartender was/is so-so, she's fairly attentive, but not friendly at all(bordering on snooty), and totally lacking in personality. The roll-up door to the inside/outside bar/patio was up, making it very chilly in the inside bar area. The owner was about an hour late remedying the situatuon, which was hard to understand considering he had nothing else to do. My Fat Tires were served in one of those Stella Artois weird-shaped glasses, which I didnt care for. The food had so-so flavor. Like I said, the epitome of an "OK" restaurant
(3)Al W.
Tried it. Not interested in trying it again. Better spots nearby, red white & brew is hard to beat.
(1)David K.
I tried the gluten free Dog Days pizza and it was one of the best gluten free pizzas! It had a very unique flavor because of the balsamic fig reduction. The crust was pretty good and had a slight sweet taste. I also tried the gluten free Scent of a Pizza which was just ok.
(4)Paul P.
The Meatball Sliders and the Bolognese was off the chain. Service, quality, and value well worth the visit. Perk
(5)Russ K.
We have eaten here a dozen times and have had everything from the meatball sliders to the seafood ciopini and the food has always been great. Drinks are inexpensive even when not on happy hour and the live music adds to the casual atmosphere. Great food at good prices.
(5)Bonnie H.
We were warmly greeted when we arrived and promptly seated. Our server was very polite, pleasant and attentive. I wanted a glass of wine but didn't have a wine list but our server brought one as soon as I asked. We ordered a Cesar salad to share. My son ordered pizza & I had the scallops with mushroom risotto. Everything was very good. The scallops were perfectly cooked. My only complaint is that pizza came before we finished our salad and before my scallops. One other minor point of contention; there was no-one at the hostess stand when we left; it sort of felt like our evening was unfinished without being thanked for visiting or wished a good evening. We will be back; hopefully the very small annoyances will be resolved.
(4)Amanda M.
Went to the soft opening on June 1st, and loved it! I was very glad to have an Italian restaurant opening up nearby, and was looking forward to getting in there and trying the food. First off, the appetizers made the meal for me. I got the meatball sliders, which were topped with pecorino cheese and arugula--delicious! My boyfriend got the seafood plate (the name of which was in Italian of course, so you will forgive me for not remembering it), and it was even better. The squid especially was cooked to perfection, and was probably the best I have ever had. The sauce on the side paired with it perfectly, and the breading was superb. The main dishes didn't disappoint--I got the funghi pizza and was blown away by how great it was. The crust was perfection. We had a slight hitch when the server brought my boyfriend the wrong dish (Pomodoro instead of Vognole), but it was quickly remedied. He ended up eating most of the Pomodoro, and really liked it--the sauce was light and fresh. When he got the Vognole, he said it was exceptionally good. Dessert for me was only so-so. They ran out of gelato (understandable given how busy they were), and we ended up with Panna Cotta, which I am not really a fan of. Boyfriend ate it and loved it. I also have to say that their bar prices are really reasonable. Two beers and two amaretto and sours came to just over $15 with tax. Overall, a great experience, and we can't wait to go again!
(5)Paula D.
Great food all homemade when you order, at least that's what it tasted like! The bread that comes with dinner is wonderful. The wait staff were awesome, very attentive but not hovering. The only complaint I have is I think they should include a salad with your meal. We had one calamari appetizer, 2 pasta dinners, 2 glasses of house wine and the bill was $75.. A little over priced for the amount of food you get. I don't like eating in a restaurant where the overhead lighting is too bright, and it is here. Just one of my quirks..
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