Twisted Italian
9940 W Happy Valley Pkwy,Ste 1080, Peoria, AZ, 85383
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Address :
9940 W Happy Valley Pkwy,Ste 1080
Peoria, AZ, 85383 - Phone (623) 537-4000
- Website https://www.eattwisted.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
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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Rene R.
I don't know what Lynne M. was talking about, but I will come back because of their music! (Pompous people don't belong on yelp). It's nice to see an Italian restaurant that's not so godfather-ish for a change. The penne fra diavolo was delicious! The flavors were there but it came a little under seasoned which is nothing a little salt can't fix. The pasta was a bit over cooked which I think most Americans like. For an $8 bowl of pasta, it was outstanding. If I'm in the area again, I would eat here again.
(5)Scott B.
I ordered the Mediterranean pasta and added shrimp. I'm very glad I did because the dish tasted excellent. I chose this because of a recommendation from a couple sitting next to me that I happened to see eating that same dish. I'm glad I took their advice. The pesto-Alfredo sauce was the highlight of the pasta creation. That, combined with the spaghetti noodles and feta cheese made a great flavor explosion! The kalamata olives added an extra salty taste that I didn't enjoy too much. I just don't like those type of olives. I also sampled the cheesey bread with marinara sauce. The sauce tasted like it had been made from scratch. Highly recommended to order anything that includes that sauce. I will be visiting again to try more dishes!
(4)Taylor R.
Excellent customer service and amazing food! Loved the chicken florentine soup! Will definitely come back.
(5)Alex W.
Love this place, so far all the food is tasty and fresh, the sauce is soooo good never tasted anything like it, it really makes a difference in making the pizza! The place is super clean and the server is always pleasant The ambiance is so alive! Love coming here.
(5)Missy K.
My husband and I have loved this place for a very long time, the Italian food is very delicious! We have been in with and without our children so it is family friendly. We order take out a lot and when we sneak away from the kids we come here for a bite. The owner is very nice and always comes and talks to us.
(5)Mark G.
Worth the wait! We had the Applewood smoked bacon bruschetta which was excellent. We had the spaghetti and meatballs for our main dish which was delicious!
(5)Rosemary L.
We ate here with another couple, one man running the whole restaurant, it took forever to get food! He was not friendly and was robot like taking orders and delivering food! I think it's over priced and small portion! Was surprised no pasta came with chicken piccata, I think I can make it better at home, and I'm not Italian! Not close to home so probably would not make the drive to try again!
(2)Bill R.
My girlfriend and I met up for dinner here on her recommendation. I had never been here before so i figured why not try something new. The dining room is tiny but well appointed. The tv's on the walls were a great touch to the decor. Service was fast and very friendly. We had the calamari appetizer and it was excellent. My girlfriend had a salad with shrimp and I had the penne alfredo with chicken. We then shared a slice of cheesecake for desert. After dinner i felt full but not as if i were going to explode. The portion sizes were perfect. The food was great and the place was neat and clean, but the biggest reason I gave Twisted Italian 5 stars was the service. I didnt feel rushed and i didnt feel ignored. Our server was friendly and courteous and thats enough to make the difference between a good experience and a great experience. I will be returning.
(5)Paula S.
This place is surprisingly good! I'm from the mid-west and had been craving some authentic tasting Italian. This reminded me of food you get in the Italian neighborhood called The Hill area of St Louis. Try the Italian Margherita and the Twisted Ravioli with chicken. The calamari appetizer is also very good. We will be back.
(5)Joe S.
It was our first time here and we're very welcomed by Marty who served up an amazing lunch and dining experience! A very quaint place with amazing dishes! The meatballs were outstanding!
(5)Kyle W.
Food was really great, service was also. Grew up eating good fresh italian food and this was seriously good. Was pleasantly surprised.
(5)Dale M.
Went there last night for the first time. The Twisted Ravioli was excellent. The baked Penne pasta was delicious and plentiful. The pepper, onion and sausage pizza was a bit under seasoned but edible. Will definitely go back. Very attentive service.
(4)Adam F.
Have you ever left a restaurant and couldn't wait to tell others about it? Well, this just happened to me when I visited the Twisted Italian. At first glace it looks like a typical little eatery. To my suprise this place was more than that, it was perfect. Only one table was occupied when we arrived, but the restaurant slowly it began to fill. I personally sampled: Applewood Smoked Bacon & melted Ricotta Bruschetta, Pasta Picatta with spinach, roma tomato, fresh garlic and herbs, Meatball Pizza with housemade meatballs, melted mozzarella and marinara sauce Tiramisu Cannoli The food was so simple and yet it made you just crave another bite. Everything was amazing, however the meatball pizza stole the show. Wow yourself with the meatballs and the best marinara suace I have ever had. Mike the owner was our server. He was an excellent waiter, of course he knew every thing about his menu, and he was on top of everything. Amazing food, and amazing service. I did go back the very next weekend and shared the following items: Meatball Sandwich, Meatball Calzone, Pizza Bianco. Too full for desert. This is my first review. I have threatened to write many reviews, however this eatery really earned this one.
(5)J. L.
We go here regularly. Raised in an Italian household, it's hard to find a good Italian restaurant that compares to that good old home cooking. Regarding the food, it is always delicious! No matter what you order it'll be great. However the three stars is due to inconsistent service. There is one guy there that is wonderful. (He's normally bartending). Every time we get him I know we're going to have a great time. However every other server that we've had is rude and acts like it's an inconvenience to service. Even one time I called in to get a quote on a catering order. We were looking to serve about 120 people. It took the GM three days to call me back and then acted like it was a giant pain to take a catering order? I placed the order with Grimaldi's instead. Unfortunately, their service is more often bad then it is good. I suggest getting take out from them.
(3)Lynne M.
Great food, great prices, great customer service. Do not like their choice of music and feel it should be aimed at the more professional mature crowd. Other than that, it is a great place to eat and easy on the budget!
(5)Doug V.
We've been going to Twisted Italian for almost 3 years now. Mostly dinner, bit it's always been a good meal. The prices are reasonable and the food is simple, but very tasty. We have recommended the establishment to numerous people and they all comment how much the enjoyed it. Make sure to try the calamari - you'll be glad you did.
(5)Jensen P.
My wife and I were out and about and in need of lunch, but we didn't feel like our normal restaurants. We stopped in to Twisted Italian and were happy to find we really enjoyed the food. Our waiter, Alex, was personable and seemed eager to help. He made it feel like we were just hanging out with a guy who really wanted to bring us food and make us happy - rather than a waiter. It was fun and refreshing. We started with the Garlic Parmesan Fries, Pizza Style. Crispy delicious fries covered in pepperoni and melted mozzarella with some marina on the side for dipping. Super tasty - my only complaint was I couldn't stop eating them and grew worried I'd be too full for my entree. My wife had the Mediterranean Pasta. She's a pesto lover and said Twisted's pesto is excellent, creamy with good flavor. I ordered the Italian Deli Melt sandwich - good meats, good dressing, and a nice toasted roll. I would definitely order this sandwich again, and if I don't it's only because I want to try all their other sandwiches. Good food, good prices, and really friendly and helpful service. Definitely try this restaurant!
(4)Sarah N.
Food was good bit the waitress was not friendly at all but she loved the regulars didn't want to be bother asked her for something and it was almost like how dare we bother her I wanted a dessert it I guess she didn't want me to she just left the check and took off but once that money was down she couldn't wait. Then she didn't even ask if I wanted grated cheese on my pasta she just did it. Good thing there was another waiter or I wouldn't have had another refill on my drink. When we were already outside the restaurant the male owner or manager yells out have a nice evening how about ask us how our meal was instead 5mins ago. Like I said it's a good thing I like their pasta
(1)Jarod B.
The service has always been spot on here. They treat their customers with a smile and your waiter is basically waiting on you hand and foot. Their food is also quite well. I really enjoy their pizzas, of course, which guy doesn't like pizza! My favorite part is the soft and chewy crust. Definitely try Twisted Italian! You will not be disappointed. Ps. They also have Groupons which come in handy in a pinch!
(4)Bnilla R.
First of all, I would like to thank the staff at Twisted Italian for keeping their children's high chairs clean!!! I am sick of greasy, nasty, filthy chairs that I need to put my child in. I use a slip cover but still that's not enough. So great job there! The food was fast, hot, delicious! The salad was cool, crisp, and perfectly dressed. Thanks for a great dining experience!
(5)Jen R.
Great food! Definitely reasonably priced. My only complaints are that I wish they had some complimentary bread like most Italian restaurants and the onions in my Cardinale dish were cut a bit too large/thick. I will be coming back for sure though! Two pasta plates for under $20?! Not bad at all. The person next to me ordered the chicken Parmesan and it looked superb. I am ordering that next time!!
(5)Bri W.
We had the thin crust Hawaiian pizza and parmesan fries food was great. Good ingredients. The vibe of the restaurant was odd and original. Cross between a wine bar and a family restaurant. Customer service was great.
(3)Raymond S.
Friends recommended Twisted Italian so we decided to give it a try. We were immediately greeted by Marty who was extremely pleasant and he provided us with excellent customer service. We ordered the Cardinale (white wine alfredo, sautéed onion and garlic, crushed red pepper tossed with penne pasta and a Pizza ( sausage, pepper and onions). The food was delicious! Overall it was a GREAT experience!
(5)Ron R.
Just ate a great meal at Twisted Italian. Small, casual and very friendly staff. Manager took the time to introduce himself. Priced right, nice portion size.
(4)Lukas R.
I had relatively low to no expectations walking in the door and I was completely blown away. Everything was fresh and delicious! The marinara tasted great and my meatball sub was fantastic. Mike was an incredible host and super friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)R C.
Stopped by for a late lunch today. Alex was great. The bruschetta we tried was good. Especially the gorgonzola and honey. Penne with Alfredo and broccoli was good, but skip the gnocchi with bacon. Good sized portions and the prices were very reasonable.
(4)Jim N.
My wife and I 'winter' in the Peoria market. We like to try new places out. Checked out ratings on Yelp of Italian Restaurants in Peoria. This rated high so picked up a menu and gave it a try on Saturday late afternoon. They don't take reservations...no problem for us. Greeted at the door by owner/manager...immediate seating. Not large but casual and cool. Big screens on the wall. Great waitress...made sure we had time to check menus. Had cheese bread..GREAT! Bottle of wine..Twisted @ $20./bottle...(tasty Cab).generous portions...ravioli, pasta piccata both great. This place is priced very reasonably, provides great service and offers great food..All Good! We recommend highly and will be back! J/J
(5)Rhane T.
This was a very pleasant surprise. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. We all shared the house special cheese bread which was delish! The Caprese salad was a bit of a disappointment because of the cherry/grape tomatoes and small lumps of fresh mozzarella. I much prefer meaty slices of heirloom tomatoes and cheese. The freshness of the ingredients was excellent and the dressing was lovely. I had the Chicken Marsala which was very tasty despite what tasted like canned mushrooms. My dining companions had the spaghetti and Chicken Piccata which were equally tasty. Portions were generous and preparation was expert. The restaurant is small and intimate. The decor is bright and modern. The service is quick and friendly. Our waitress made very good suggestions. We all agreed that we would like to eat here again.
(4)Carlton M.
Great Pizza and Chicken Parm!
(4)Beth P.
Very yummy food. The atmosphere was cozy. The owner, Mike, is so passionate about making authentic Italian food, from scratch too :-)! My husband and I stopped in today and found the place 1/2 full. The tvs were displaying some sports, of course my husband loved that. He had the spaghetti and meatballs and I had the citrus salad with grilled salmon added. We loved our food. We didn't need dessert but did go for the cheesecake. Not a crumb was left on any of our plates. Oh, and the fruity sangria was wonderful. So, as you can tell, we will be going back for more next time we are in the area! Yum!
(5)Michael P.
I am very disappointed in this establishment. The owner refused to accept a guaranteed party of at least 15 people for a birthday celebration coming up in mid-November. Citing his "slippery slope" comment (aren't you tired of that one as I am), it will be a cold day in Peroria before I ever set foot in this restaurant again. Very poor customer relations there, Mike. If I could rate you no stars, I would.
(1)Bad L.
I too bought the $20, for $10 from Groupon and I must say I was impressed. My mantra is always to support local business. This is a great gem in a strip mall. The pasta was great, the wine was good the service ( I think it was from the owner's mother) was great as well. Go - you won't be disappointed.
(4)Kathy B.
The food here is great! Their marinara sauce has a slight hint of sweetness, just like my grandma used to make . The Parmesan eggplant was amazing. The service is always good and the decor is simple but nice . This is a great local place to eat .
(5)Michelle P.
Run, don't walk. This place is outstanding! We are here for three more nights, and plan to be there every night. I am 100% Italian, and super picky about Italian food. We had the pan-fried mozzarella and marinara which was prepared perfectly, and served still hot, which is important for me. Their sausage is delicious (try the sausage sandwich) and attention to detail and spicing is amazing! The wine is reasonably priced, and the overall atmosphere is very "famiglia." We sat at the bar and visited with the owner, who you would have thought we'd known for years. He was bantering back and forth with the waitstaff, and quickly tended to us throughout our entire time there. Other patrons included romantic couples, families with children, and several people who were obviously enjoying themselves. From the outside, it looks like just an average strip-mall eatery. but once you step inside, you immediately feel the warm welcome of the old country! Bathrooms and the dining area were clean, and the acoustics were charming - not too loud, not too quiet. Overall, this place is a find!
(4)Melissa B.
This restaurant has the nicest and most attentive staff and the food is very good!! Today I had the calamari fra diavolo and my husband had the meatball sandwich. Both were excellent! The calamari is strips of a steak and not the rings, very tender and meaty. The meatballs are excellent and have an amazing flavor. We also had the Cesar's and they came fresh and the dressing is perfect. A++ highly recommend!!!
(5)Moriah T.
After reading other people's praise of them having the best ravioli, I had to try it. It is certainly delicious. I don't usually see ravioli with Alfredo sauce but I generally like it and this one is very good and creamy. They put a good amount of mushrooms and spinach in it also. My son liked it very much and killed it off. I'm not a big eater and almost always have leftovers but not this time. I couldn't stop eating it so now I feel bloated. It's a happy full feeling though :-)
(5)Dana L.
My husband and I dined at the Twisted Italian this evening with a Groupn and we were pleasantly surprised. The server (Katie) was very friendly and attentive. Food was hot and arrived promptly. I had the eggplant Parmesan and my husband had the cheese ravioli with meat sauce. Both were excellent. We will definitely be back!
(4)Crystal G.
Great service. Flavorful food. My Lover had the meatball sub. Hearty portion of meat and the garlic/parm fries were amazing! I enjoyed the cheese ravioli in a Marsala Alfredo sauce. Very very good! Ended the visit with a cannoli. They make them in house. Very light and whipped perfectly. I can't wait to go back. They seem to have great specials throughout the week.
(4)Mike G.
I brought my family back to Twisted Italian after a not so great first experience.(read my first review from 11/2011.) We went back during the Christmas season in December. it was busy and was a marked difference from the first time. The wait staff was attentive, knowledgable, and pleasant. The owner came by and was also friendly. The food was very good and my three girls (twins 7 and older 10) loved the alfredo sauce. I think it's notable for an owner to take the critiscism and be thankful for what's written on Yelp (The good & Bad) because Yelp allows people to be more honest. Every customer will tell you to your face that they loved their experience -- but, will dish the dirt on Yelp. Bravo to the ownership of Twisted Italian. We'll come back again.
(3)Miranda D.
Awesome food great service! My new fav Italian restaurant! Yummy homemade sauce, everything we've tried there is awesome!!
(5)Lucy C.
I had a Groupon and I wanted to try out the place. It's very clean and has a nice atmosphere. The food was really good, but the prices... Not so much. It costs extra if you wanted to have meat or fish with your pastas. I think it was too over priced. We were the only people there, which also made me question the place. But I can see why there were not that many people. If they just lowered the price a bit, it would attract more customers. Overall, the food was great!
(3)Anne F.
Visiting lovely Peoria for the USA 17U Championship. Family ritual, Italian before the first game. My son has a team meeting at 9 pm, I look for Italian close by and come across Twisted Italian! We ordered take out. The dishes were well prepared very flavorful. My daughter who loves ravioli and has it everywhere we go announced it was the best ravioli she's ever had. My penne with broccoli and shrimp was fabulous -- my son's penne peppernota was very good. The restaurant is located in a mall, but it is too cute. Highly recommend -- service was friendly --food was provided quickly -- price was right!
(5)Francine L.
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant Pasta delicious Sauces delicious Entrees delicious We found this little gem on group on and have returned a number of times. We've recommended this to friends with full confidence that they will have an equally delicious experience. And they have.
(5)Rob B.
Wow! We have driven by this place plenty of times but never stopped in. The food was, to say the least, very impressive for a strip mall restaurant. My wife tried the chicken piccata, it was very fresh, flavorful and tender. I had the Penne pepperonata. It was very good, lots of flavor and a good sized portion (I had to take about 1/3 of it home and I'm not exactly a small man). The waiter was very pleasant and attentive, we will most definitely return and also recommend it to friends.
(4)Tony Z.
This review encompasses quite a number of visits to Twisted Italian. My wife and I try to go there about once a month. I can say with great enthusiasm that every visit has been a delight. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is fresh, tastes awesome and very well seasoned. They have specials for everyday of the week; Monday is spaghetti and meatballs for $6.99. Great price for great food. As you can see, we are regulars on Mondays. We have tried the appetizers; garlic parmesan fries, bruschetta, and the mozzarella bread (mouth watering as I write this). All excellent starters. On yesterday's visit, we tried the red Sangria, hooboy was that refreshing! If I wasn't driving, I might have had two plus cocktails. In conclusion, any dish you order will be made with delicate perfection. Go and have yourself a good time at this Peoria pearl. We'll probably be back next Monday...suddenly I'm in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs :D
(5)Cindy D.
LOVE it!!!!!! AMAZING red gravy.... meatballs are killer good.... AMAZING Italian Margarita. Great local fav!
(5)Saga F.
A little Italian gem in the midst of many chain restaurants. For some reason there were almost no people eating when we were there around 1 pm on a Thursday but the food was great. I had the pear Gorgonzola salad with grilled chicken which was perfectly fresh and tasty. My hubby had the pene cardinal with Italian sausage...also delish. We finished it off with a very fresh cannoli . They had to have made is fresh right then and there. We will definitely go back. We were sorry that more people seemed to be going to bland chain restaurants instead of choosing this one.
(5)Courtney E.
Third time here, still not disappointed! Great service and yummy food! Calamari starter is awesome! Today was meatball calzone, sooooo good!
(5)Cassandra W.
I've never been to an establishment that treats their customers so badly. The owner literally shooshed my one and a half year old and then told us our children are too loud. I should mention that we were the only ones in the whole restaurant. He didn't even let us tell the kids to quiet down. He was rude and his actions were ugly towards some mommies and their toddlers just wanting to eat lunch. It was hateful and we will never go back.
(1)Amy M.
We try to get here often. Favorite night is Wine down Wednesday. Wine is half price. We love the chianti with any of the dishes. Very good food. Our favorite is the chicken marsala, and the Sorentino. My fav salad is the Gorgonzola Pear! For appetizer I love the mozzarella bread and sauce. The bolognaise sauce is super! Get it on the cheese ravioli!
(5)Brian C.
Ate there once, and probably would not go back. Seating was very limited and we had to sit at one of those high-stool type chairs. Menu was somewhat limited and the service was slow. I felt it was overpriced and trying to be too trendy for the area. Neither of us was very impressed. Better alternatives right in the same plaza where it is located.
(2)Elizabeth L.
I've given this place more than a few attempts to redeem itself. I personally feel that just because I had a bad experience at first doesn't necessarily mean it'll be bad the second or third time. Could've been a hiccup of sorts or poor staff. That being said, my latest "adventure" was nothing short of a dissaster. Sounds a bit dramatic I know but let me explain. I walk in, look around, place is empty and there's no hostess or a sign that says seat yourself...nothing. My boyfriend and I look at eachother and shrug so we find a cozy spot in a booth/table. It was a chilly evening and some italian comfort food sounded pretty good to me. Funny thing is my boyfriend warned me we should have gone to Olive Garden or something but I didn't want to drive far. About 8-10 minutes go by and a waitress who looked like she was not enjoying her day looks at us and sighs heavily. I looked at my watch to check if perhaps we came in right before closing time. (I know I would hate it as a server therefore I try to never do that) ...it was 8:30. I shrug it off thinking she's just having a bad day so I'm super nice to her and ask her how her day was..."fine" OK I get it cool. I ask for some cheesy bread for starter and a diet coke. (I know it's bad for you and I don't drink it often but I was in the mood for one and so was my bf) She asked us if we were ready to order our dinner, I said no, and she says, "Well just holler at me when you're ready" K... Cheesy bread comes and it's cold, diet cokes are flat and I'm biting my tongue. If there's one thing I hate it's complaining when the server is already upset. I didn't want anyone spitting in my food. My bf looks at me and pretty much reads my mind. We agreed to stay and see how the main course goes. At this point, we're ready to order...I decide with the baked ziti and the bf orders just a cheese pizza. Thinking sure that should be manageable right? No...food was cold and the pizza contained onions? Never asked for them and they aren't even standard on a cheese pizza. I'm thinking at this point that someone is totally messing with us. Needless to say, I would not be giving this place a fifth chance. I'M DONE!
(1)Leigh Ann C.
Great food! Stopped in for lunch, had several things and shared. The owner was super nice and visited with us for a while. Highly recommend!
(5)Dan S.
We stopped in for lunch on our 20th Anniversary. I have to admit we were starving to. Luckily it was Wednesday and the wine bottes were1/2 off. Our waiter was awesome. We split the calamari which was perfect meaty and tender with a nice coating. The Sorrentino was huge. Everythimg went well with the twisted red zin our waiter picked out. Stop by and ask for Mike. You will be glad you did. Casual dining but real good food.
(5)Erica F.
Very nice atmosphere, very good food. Quick and friendly service. will definitely return.
(4)Melanie G.
We have made this a regular place to eat, went here first because of a Groupon. The calamari is excellent, even my seafood hating kids love it. I have had several of the pasta dishes (that I sample from my boys plates) but I always fall back on the spaghetti and meatballs. It can be a little pricey, but your eating out, expect to spend some money. They usually have a Groupon, so check there first to lessen the bill. Overall, the food is great and the staff has always been good to us.
(5)Kristina W.
Called to make a to-go order and was put on hold by a gentleman, which was no problem. A minute later, a woman answer and said, "yeaaahhh?!" It was so rude. I eat there at least twice a week because I like their pasta diablo, but I will not be returning. Customer service is dying or it's already dead.
(2)Lizzie L.
The owner was extremely rude to my friends and I. We wanted to use 2 Groupons and he came out and very rudely told us we couldn't. The restaurant was dead with only 2 other tables seated. Seems to me like he could've used the business even if it was with Groupons. We left and had a very nice dinner at Olive Garden. I will never go back to give my business to a RUDE owner!!
(1)Joy S.
Wow, came because of a groupon special, will return because of The great friendly wait staff, absolutely delicious calamari and garlic cheese bread, perfectly cooked pasta with tomato sauce, light fresh and not drowning the food it accessories. This is a winner even if it's a bit twisted.
(5)Lindsay W.
My boyfriend and I purchased the groupon and despite the mixed reviews, decided to take a chance on twisted italian. We were very impressed. The server was very sweet and always had a smile on her face, even when the place got busy. Our food was outstanding: Gorgonzola and pear salad is so fresh and the ravioli w Marsala Alfredo sauce was honestly some of the best pasta sauce we've ever tried. The cannoli was good too. Outstanding place and great prices! Would def go back and recommend to friends/family.
(4)John G.
Far above the average strip mall Italian restaurant. Everything is fresh and very well cooked. The selection and service are hard to beat..we eat there a couple of times a month for lunch
(5)Keli C.
This place is not good for pasta dishes. If you want a sandwich...maybe. I ordered the penne baked pasta and it was so overcooked, The sauce was pasty and the mystery meat was dry. My daughters chicken Marsala was so thinly slice it was like paper.. Way overpriced. Will not go back.
(1)Laurie H.
Commercial, ok. I can't say it was bad, it was just food court.
(2)Antoinette Y.
My husband and I met some friends last Saturday night, walk right in and got a table....no wait! Our first time eating here so was not sure how it was going to be....pleasantly surprised! I had the chicken pesto pasta and it was delicious, my husband loved his ravioli. Reasonably priced - had a special buy one pasta, get one half off. Will be back!
(5)Sarah R.
Very nice casual Italian family friendly restaurant. We've taken our 2yr old here several times. The owner even brought over a meatball when my dd was so hungry she couldn't wait! Staff is very nice and food always comes out fast & hot. Food is soo good! Blows all other Italian restaurants out of the water!! Try the twisted ravioli and you can't go wrong w the meatballs.
(5)Will S.
My wife and I went here for dinner hoping to find another.acceptable choice for dinner in the area. We were really disappointed. After a nice dinner salad with a good strawberry vinegarette dressing, the meal went totally downhill. I had the Sirloin Di Pizzaiola which had a strange texture and was very very chewy. It was hard to even get my fork into it and a real chore to cut it with the provided steak knife. It was bland and lacking in any real taste. My wife had the Chicken Parmigiana. The breading on the chicken had a bad taste and combined with the sauce to make a strange paste. The spaghetti with pomodoro sauce that came on the side was average at best. The service was also below par as our waiter also doubled as the bartender and it took quite a while for him to process our payment. All in all a very unpleasant experience.
(1)Taylor H.
I was happy with the taste and size of portions here. I heard it was expensive and when I went it wasn't so that must've changed along the line. This is more of a contemporary Italian restaurant but it compliments the area well.
(4)Kurt C.
We use this restaurant mostly for take out but we really enjoy the food. Our favorites are the Baked Ravioli with chicken and the Mediterranean Salad. Both are real good. We absolutely love the spring mix lettuce in the salad. Some people complain that the place is not full, we find that a plus. We are older and like the quite. Too often you get in restaurants that are so noisy you can't talk or hear yourself think. Even when the restaurant was mostly full, we haven't noticed that it is too loud like some places.
(4)Mike A.
Went to dinner here w my wife for her bday. Nice decor. Food was pretty good. Calamari was great. Waitress was a little slow in service. Overall... I'd go again.
(4)Rin K.
Nice staff and interesting food combinations! Loved it!
(5)Eric H.
Love the atmosphere here and the food is pretty good. Prices are fair and its nice and close. We will be back.
(4)m m.
Walking in: very clean and modern. Was greeted immediately by friendly server. Ordered: Glass of Chianti. High quality and generous pout Caesar Salad: disappointing. Store bought dressing and lettuce. It was the add-on $3 version so I wont focus negative energy. Entree: pasta fresca, perfectly cooked pasta, fresh sauce, generous garlic. A very strong 4 stars. Overall: between 4 and 3 stars. Entree, Server and value scores the experience a 4
(4)Rick M.
Good service. Calamari unremarkable. Good house wines. My group enjoyed citrus chicken salad. I liked eggplant chicken dish.
(3)Grant R.
Overpriced and over salted pasta. Don't expect any bread unless you want to pay an extra $.6.50, no salad. Anything added to the pasta will cost an extra $4 to $6 on to of the $11 dish . Service good but our first and last trip
(1)J. J.
Best caprese starter-best meatball sand-best chicken parma sand-best chicken Picatta- best pasta Picatta. Attentive service. Great neighborhood place. Been there five times.
(5)Kenneth V.
I typically wouldn't take family to a restaurant that has an overall 3 star Yelp rating. It's not that I blindly trust everyone here, but I have found that overall it is pretty spot on and why take family to a 3 star location? Well, in this case I took a risk and was able to nervously exhale very early in the experience. Like I said, I had family from out of town in and we didn't want to drive all the way to Arrowhead for Italian food. We had seen the Twisted Italian before but were skeptical. Once in through the front doors, I immediately had to adjust my preconceptions. The Twisted Italian is much more family oriented than I had thought. Very well lit, larger tables, very open. I guess I never really looked through the window to see what was inside. We were seated immediately which scared me for a Saturday night. Did everyone else know something we didn't? Our waitress came over fairly quick and we had our drinks in a very short time after she took the requests. We ordered some bruschetta for an appetizer even though we all noticed it had honey drizzled on it. The waitress came back after putting our appetizer order in to get our main order. There were 6 of us and she took each of our orders without writing a thing down. Not ever being in that industry, it scared me. I shouldn't assume everyone else has my horrible memory. The bruschetta came and it was pretty good. Fresh chopped vegetables, good crumbled cheese, and drizzled honey. Unfortunately, the honey did detract from the classic bruschetta flavor I was looking for, but I won't ding them for it because I went into it eyes open. My penne alfredo with sausage arrived piping hot along with all of the other guests' dishes withing a very reasonable time in the kitchen. Now, the menu said the alfredo sauce is home made or something, but I don't care where it came from, it was very good. The pasta was cooked just right and the sausage was very complimentary as well. My wife's spaghetti was also cooked just right and the sauce and meatballs were surprisingly good as well. In the first 5 minutes of the meal we looked at each other with a mutual expression of,"Damn, why haven't we been coming here all this time?". Better later than never I suppose. The staff was great. When the door is opened for you as you walk up to the restaurant, they are earning cool points right out of the gates. Our waitress was definitely a cut above what I have experienced in other restaurants. She indeed did remember the order I was worried about previously, never let my tea or my company's drinks get below half full, was deeply knowledgeable of the menu, and was more than happy to adjust the orders to our preferences. She was simply pleasant to have and let us do what we came to do, eat our meals and have a nice conversation among ourselves. If the Twisted Italian has been one of those places you have walked by and never really paid attention to like I had been, go for it. I can't do 5 stars because it didn't blow me away so this is one of the most solid 4 star ratings I can give. We will definitely be going back. There was a lot more on the menu that I want explore.
(4)Mandah C.
I have to go up this way for work sometimes and I drive by A LOT. I finally stopped in during lunch. It was awkward being the only one in there. I am italain american and I have had some AMAZING italian food in my day! I would say this was good but, not I HAVE TO GO BACK!!! A little pricey too especially for lunch... But, I did enjoy myself.
(4)Kim B.
Amazing pizza, possibly the best I have ever had. The sauce is unique almost sweet and the fresh dough it light and tasty.
(5)Shannan O.
I'm only giving this place two stars because I used to love it. I moved in the area about a year ago. That was the first Time I tried this place. It was awesome! It was my new Italian joint. So we would go there at least once a month. When I stated school everything got busy do I couldn't go as often. I missed their mozzarella sticks so we went back. I don't know if they got new management or their standards have dropped but everything we got was way too overcooked. The mozzarella sticks were so burned the cheese was leaking out of them. Also the dish I got had red sauce which tasted like it was straight from the can. I'm sad I used to love this place but I haven't been back there since this happened 2 months ago.
(2)Jeff K.
Pleasantly surprised. Wife and I along with our 6 year old daughter visited there one early afternoon during the week. Place was void of anyone except the host. I expected bad food because of the time and thinking Chef wasn't ready but it was great. Pretty good atmosphere as I prefer more private booths but it was nice. 3 visits here and food is above average and service pretty decent. I hope you support these smaller places as it's tough nowadays.
(4)Mo O.
Started off with Calamari that was the most delicious tender Calamari we've ever eaten. Cheese Ravioli was delishiously creamy and cheesy and the Chicken Marsala was amazing! Olive oil, vinegar and bread was fabulous too. TV in the bathroom was a nice touch! Ambiance and Service were stellar too! Hope to be back soon!
(5)David L.
I was lookin forward to a spaghetti plate done well for a while now. I don't need fastidious rituals or opulent trappings. Just the reward of terrific food, distinguished by first-rate ingredients. That is exactly what I got, classic garlic pasta with meat sauce 8.95. A Moretti Italian Lager 4.5 Cheesecake 6. I have to admit a phony accent might have been cool but no matter, my pleasure was intact.
(5)Eric H.
I went here for the first time with the $20 for $10 groupon deal. The restarant is located next to Chipotle, Paradise Bakery, Cold Stone etc, and it's a modern Italian eatery. Ordered calamari and it came as long satisfying pieces of squid and perfectly breaded. I am a huge pesto fan, so for dinner I ordered the Mediterranean pasta with added chicken. It was very good in both taste and portion size, mixed with sundried tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Bread basket was also good, although smaller in size than I am used to at other restaurants. Host and waitresses were very friendly and service was fast. It is not a fancy white cloth restaurant, but it is a eatery with good selection. It can be pricy without a groupon, but they do have daily specials and weekend buy 1 get second pasta 1/2 off deals. I would go back again!
(4)Pepper T.
The Good The Hostess and Waitress seemed nice and the place is cute modern neat and clean . The Bad Bread basket contained squishy bread (Italians don't eat this kind of bread) but they do get a point for adding an herb and salting the top . pizzetta (margarita) I don't know how to describe but the crust had that very similar taste to frozen pizzas not even like a bad pizza out and unripe roma tomatoes were placed on top , the addition of some fresh basil topped the pie but didn't save it from tasting sort of cardboard like this was not tasty and after a bite or two we didn't feel like eating more . Herb roasted salmon tasted farm raised and was cooked to approx well done not sure about herbs but it tasted like salt pepper and garlic just a notch better than salmon off an Asian Buffet . This salmon ($15.75) dinner only came with what I think was the frozen broccoli cauliflower carrot mix you can always taste frozen especially in the broccoli . If I had this same meal in a food court at the mall I'd say it was OK for a food court meal but even fresh vegetables are served at Panda Express and I don't intentionally go out to eat and pay for meals that are far lower quality than what I'd eat at home . My husband had the penne pepperonata and he thought his peppers were raw and said the sauce tasted like crushed tomatoes out of a can without seasoning also the pasta was gooey and over done . I do feel sick and sad for who ever owns this place and I hope they aren't like this all the time . I hope they get help from someone on how to prepare better food . Last Night was our first visit here but even Wild Horses would not be able to drag us back for a second visit . as a slight update the owner contacted me and said I was a "mudslinger" and he said I HAD A GOAL in saying something awful about his place...Gosh I don't know what I set wrong in my Yelp for not getting his message posted. I am NOT endorsing not to visit his place..... he didn't say anything about what I said about the food. maybe I was there when they weren't at their best? maybe we've ordered what they do least well? and maybe? they've improved since...I hope so give them a try...... I don't know what to say to the owner other than that. also I will mention now...that I left out we took our unfinished pizza home and it was packed sent to us all stuck together so I had to throw it out...I wanted to retry in case I was too harsh but as I said before they had unripe tomatoes that day so it didn't taste good and the dough I think might be frozen or a mix?
(1)Brandy V.
This was our first trip to Twisted Italian and definitely won't be our last. The restaurant was gorgeous and fabulously trendy. The television in the restroom was a nice touch. The food was delicious!! I'm an Italian food lover and this restaurant conquered it. We ordered the Sweet and Spicey Chicken Pizza and a Chicken Alfredo Pasta dish. The staff was friendly and the food was prepared quickly. Next time we will try the wine (they even carry moscato!) And dessert! It would be a solid 5 if portions matched the price.
(4)Karen L.
Food was delicious!! Service was great! I will be back again...
(4)Mike O.
Great service, great food, good wine at a fair price. What else could I ask for? Almost a 5 star in our book. Had the calamari (excellent and the sauce was very tasty) and shared a margarita pizza. I understand that everyone has a pizza they use as a guideline...and this one is almost perfect for our tastes. We've had the mediterranean, and it was equally good...but again, everyone loves a different kind of pizza. So far, this is our favorite in the Northern area. And gotta tell you....they've solved the bread situation. Good Italian bread now! With the dame fine dipping sauce. A final piece of news. I got invited to come back into the kitchen after dinner. You may know that the GM of Twisted was the manager of the old Bucca down in Arrowhead (before it was sold) and invites to the kitchen were not unusual there. Let me tell you, you could eat off the floor in the Twisted Kitchen! Wow! So why not a 5? Because I see some of you had a bad first expereince - we've been here 8-10 times and have always been pleased. So I hope you'll try Twisted again. Then I can give it a 5!
(4)Stephanie D.
Great food, friendly service. Love the strawberry basil vinaigrette salad dressing.
(5)Cindy M.
First impression was the temperature in the restaurant was too warm. We only became more uncomfortable as we ate. Odd bar menu of limited wine by the glass or bottled Mike's hard lemonade products. Attractive decor. Generous portions, but overpriced, especially once you add meat to the salad or entree. The fried calamari appetizer was generous, but in a weird thick squid steak kind of way. Limited menu. Hot,weird,expensive for a budget like atmosphere.
(2)G M.
I took my daughter her for lunch one day. Food was not fresh nor home made. Flavor was bland and uninteresting. Presentation was lacking any kind of imagination (fettuccine alfredo on a white ceramics - I thought I was looking at a snow storm in a bowl). Bread was like what comes out of pillsbury tubes that you get a super market - no substance or texture. Just white fluff. Disappointed.
(1)Leigh M.
I absolutely love this restaurant! Their pizzas are delicious, you can't beat their pesto cream sauce, and the pistachio ice cream dessert is to die for!
(5)Gloria S.
My boyfriend and I were craving a great Italian meal, unfortunately we received something less tonight at Twisted Italian. As we walked in the door the hostess looked us up and down in a snarky manner. Our waitress was also a tad snotty. Like other reviews say the starter bread is bland and basically is the equivalent of Subway's sandwich bread. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana which was fine. It came with a side of spaghetti which was topped with sauce from a Ragu bottle (or so it tasted). My boyfriend ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, he says it was just noodles. Nothing great.
(1)Rachel M.
First time we went had a pleasant experience for lunch...purchased a groupon on February 2nd and arrived with six adults...we called ahead, figuring they would be busy, but they wouldn't set a table aside...after waiting an hour and a half we came to the conclusion that they weren't going to seat us so we left....we came back tonight to give them a second chance to make things right....we called ahead nice again explaining what happened two weeks prior but again they would not accommodate us....we arrived and was greeted by a pleasant host at the door and was seated immediately, we told him what happened two weeks ago and he was very apologetic......a pleasant server took our drink orders....then the owner came out from back of the house and aggressively approached our table and was upset that we told his host that they didn't seat us the two weeks prior...that it wasn't his fault...and there was nothing he could do even though I mentioned to him we observed four 4 tops being seated even though they arrived after us...We once again left without being served......the owner is clearly inexperienced and unprofessional....he would have been better off keeping his mouth shut and allowing his pleasant server take care of business and we probably would have enjoyed our evening..,,but he wanted to make his point to us that our last visit was not his fault...and that we made him feel bad....well, I ask, who's fault was it??!! Mine??
(1)Georgette S.
Went there today to test out their menu through using a Groupon that posted today. Even without the Groupon, the menu items are reasonably priced with a good selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, etc. The atmosphere was nice, restaurant was very clean - including the restrooms, which is extremely important to me. The owner Mike was very geniune and made me feel welcomed. Now - as for the food..I ordered the Mozzarella Caprese, it was delicious..and a good size serving too! The garlic infused olive oil gave this appetizer a great kick. For the entree, I ordered the Chicken Marsala. The flavors were wonderful, chicken was tender and well seasoned - would LOVE more mushrooms next time since I am a huge mushroom fanatic. The pasta was different than what I would expect with the Marsala - and for originality, they have my vote. The entire dish was flavorful and served promptly. I will be going back later to try more of what Twisted Italian has to offer - maybe even some dessert this time around. Looking forward to my next encounter with this restaurant.
(5)RockStars M.
Outstanding food, service and decor. Owner Mike was our server. Calamari was fresh cut strips, lightly breaded. No tentacles or frozen stuff, not over cooked. My dad had Alfredo with sausage which was all home made, great flavors. I had chicken Parmesan sandwich. Once again great flavor, lightly breaded topped with bruschetta and served on very soft roll. Will definitely go back when I return to AZ.
(5)Justin V.
Yes one star, I believe I even gave Culver's AKA "whats wrong with America" and Kings Fish house "canned fish on my plate for $25+" 2 stars, but this place was horrible. I'm not a douche, I don't review cruelly unless its earned and they earned this star. First off service was fine, waitress was no issue so I'm ok with that but the problem started with the drinks. Now I understand red wine is served room temperature because I am cultured and a closeted alcoholic. But this wine must of been stored next to the oven cause it was hot as hades (thats hell for you morons) which although the wine was surprisingly good it would of been better below boiling point. Now the food, first they bring you "Italian bread" which is soft untoasted Texas toast to dip in oil and balsamic vinegar. Why the hell do they use this bread is beyond me but i was starving, so I had a slice and yes it was mediocre at best #shocker. Next came the meal I ordered the chicken marsala and my lovely date who opted for this place over Squidink #lame ordered the chicken picatta. The Marsala was ok, nothing special but not bad served with pasta on the side - the pasta was the "standout" of everything we ate. The picatta was so sour it was almost unedible but being a gentleman and good looking man I traded with my lovely lady and ate as much as I could until I felt sick from the "sour chicken" which they should change the name of this dish to because it was ridiculous. After 2 entrees, 1 glass of wine the total after tip was over $50. Its times like this when Italian restaurants exist this bad I don't understand how Fazoli's went under in Arizona. On a positive note they have great new big flat screen TV's, something every good Italian restaurant requires #notreally #hireachefoverbuyingTVs #facts
(1)Christine M.
WAY OVER PRICED for the type of food served. Could get better food at Carrabba's Italian Grill for the same price. Waitress took plate and drink away without asking if I was finished. There was a black hair on the side of my plate which was obviously from the girl running the food out to the tables. I would suggest having her hair tied or in a hair net. Don't plan on going there again.
(2)Mike W.
My wife and I decided to give the place a try since we moved up this way back in March. We were seated right away. The server was friendly and prompt. The food was good and generous portions. The food was a little overpriced but it seems that a lot of places have raised their prices as well. We're going to try to include this place into our regular dining out rotation for sure.
(3)Ryan M.
It's pretty good but a bit overpriced!
(3)John C.
The food was surprisingly fresh tasting and the service was impeccable. The prices were a little high for what you get but all in all a great experience we will be back for sure.
(4)Albert G.
Smart & contemporary surroundings blend with warm home-style Italian taste, this new restaurant has the makings of becoming your favorite local hotspots. With a warm staff, stylish bar, and diverse menu, you'll keep coming back for more; Whether for family night out, drinks with friends, or a choice of savoury dishes. Its easy to see why this might be one of the only places to dine on the far northwest side of town.
(5)Anthony S.
Clean looking place. I had the Tuesday spaghetti and meatball special and saved a couple of bucks, otherwise I wouldn't even consider eating here. They have the basic dishes- and the spaghetti was prepared perfect. The place is similar to a Babbos. But, the spaghetti was 100 times better. The noodles were al dente, they were allowed to set-so you don't have a lake of water in the bottom of your bowl, also. The sauce was authentico-made only from tomatoes (no Ragu here). The bread was hot and had your basic dipping oil. The meal was hot and they put Parmesan on if you want it (higher end places grate real Parmesan). No surprises and cooked right on the mark and tasty. There were only half a dozen people there so, the food came fast. the wait staff kept my drink full and never left me hanging. I gave it 5 stars because I had no complaints and got In and out in no time. They have a bar and big screens. Not bad- with drink and tip at about 12 bucks.
(5)Eli H.
Came here yesterday in a pinch running behind for a movie. The service was very accommodating. Nothing like the other reviews described and in fact I would say it was a very classic service that made you feel at home. I wish we were not in a rush, but we ordered and I got the alfredo which was pretty darn good. The server said that it is all homemade and I had that feeling when we were eating. My wife had the Mediterranean salad that looks really good...she said it was OK but not her favorite. My son had spaghetti and I couldn't help myself so I gave that a try and it was not bad. Its hard for me to like any other marinara besides my families. The bread would have been great if it was hot so that was a little let down since it was so soft already. We will go back for dinner since the lunch menu was very small and I would love to try their chicken marsala.
(4)John R.
Great food, great service. We were the last dinners on a recent Sunday evening. We wanted to dine outside ( no problem) and rearranged the tables ( no problem). We had a complicated food and drink order( no problem). Our guests demanded a lot of attention from the staff ( no problem). The food was great, the service evening better. I'd go back in a minute.
(4)Josh K.
This place needs a lot of work. How about training your wait staff? We came in, and had to ask for bread (all other tables had it), then had to ask for balsamic (all other tables had it), then waited while the waiter randomly refilled drinks but forgot tables like ours. Our appetiser, the Caprese salad, was bland, with under-ripe tomatoes. The main dishes we had (mine was pesto primavera) were just so-so. My friend's small pizza was nothing special and Barro's Pizza does a better job. The only bright side of this was the dish another friend ordered, the chicken fettuchini - the chicken was really great, although someone needs to teach the cook how to prepare noodles. I hope this place has some better luck, but so far it's just a waste of your time while they figure out how to train their waiters and their cooks.
(2)Jacquie T.
My husband and I returned from a long drive from New Mexico. We didn't care to cook and had wanted to try this new restaurant in our area. We decided to order "to go" so we could relax and enjoy what we thought would be a delightful dinner. What a dissapointment. We both ordered the Pasta Pescadore (of course having seafood it was the most expensive on the menu at $16.75), with it we also ordered the caesar salad at $3.00 each. A grand total of $44.00. We opened our caesar salad box which was shreds of lettuce, 3 croutons and a container of terrible dressing. A head of lettuce costs an 1/8 the price of this salad. I could not eat mine. Our "pasta" was your basic spagetti. No denying there was a lot. But we had exactly 3 muscle shells, mine minus 1 muscle, 3 shrimp, 1/4 piece of a scallop,and 1 strip of calamari. My husband had no scallop piece. There was barely any pomadore sauce, no taste, no spice, no spunk. What a waste of calories and money. We are not ones to complain but I must say when we got home and I opened the containers my husband was prepared to pack everything up and return it. I was too tired and convinced him to just eat it and consider it a lesson learned. Now we tried it we will never go back. Thank God I bought some Dunkin Doughnuts to save the night. Being in the service industry and knowing a lot of people this is one restaurant that will not get our recomendation. I predict if things don't change your doors will close. Thanks for giving me a stomach ache.
(1)James S.
Ok this isn't going to be like wow that was the best Italian I've ever eaten, but I don't think that is the goal. I think it is an appealing place this is serving high quality Italian food quick. We had the calamari, I had sausage/pepper dish, and partner had raviolli. Service was great, food was good, and wine wasn't bad. Limited selections but I think that is part of hte charm. For sure on our regular short list.
(4)barbara d.
This was our first dining experience at Twisted Italian. I have been made to understand that they have been opened for about a month now, and I was surprised to see so many tables filled. We ordered the Twisted Shrimp appetizer. What a treat! Perfectly grilled, succulent large shrimp with a most unusual sauce. The sauce was a little spicy, sweet , perfectly seasoned, and a touch of balsamic. EXCELLENT! We also ordered the chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana and the chicken Marsala. It was very hard to pick which dish was best. The chicken in both dishes was flavor full, and moist , and the breading was perfectly season, and CRISPY. The Marsala sauce was smooth, buttery, and just the right touch of Marsala, and mushrooms. The chicken parmigiana pomodoro sauce boasted of fresh herbs, garlic and tomatoes. The pasta was perfectly cooked, If you were ever disappointed in ordering egg plant parmigiana in the past , at other restaurants, give it another chance. This is the best eggplant parmigiana I had ever eaten, it WASN'T, greasy, soggy or watery. Rather, a crisp bread coating and again that wonderful pomodoro sauce. We could hardly breathe after this feast, but gave in, and ordered the Pistachio Tartufo. Pistachio gelato rolled in pistachios and chocolate shavings, drizzled with chocolate, to die for! Generous portions! A very relaxing and inviting ambiance. DEFINITELY, on our "favorites" list. Barb
(4)R-unit K.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is great. Friendly people, great service. This is a nice little independent Italian restaurant. I would recommend you giving it a try.
(4)Jenna T.
We came in for lunch on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded. It took quite a while for our drinks to come out. They did bring out bread and olive oil. The fiance ordered a Mediterranean Chicken salad and I got a penne dish with artichokes, chicken, and mushrooms. We were both sorely diappointed with the quality of the food. His salad had a few cold chicken strips on it (the same ones that were on my pasta). The pasta was ok, but it was probably something I could easily make at home. It would have been ok if we paid 5 dollars each, but the salad was 11 and the pasta was 13 bucks! We don't mind paying these prices if the food is good, but what a rip off. This place is way too overpriced for the quality of food. The pizzas looked ok, so maybe that would be the way to go. I wouldn't reccomend this place.
(1)Chris M.
Very nice modern little place. Clean and tidy. Ceasar Salad was great, service was a bot odd with the cook seating is. But from the looks of it they don't get much lunch business. Will be back
(4)Jenn D.
Italian done right! The food is DELICIOUS! The menu selections are not overwhelming. The portions are pretty decent as well. I always have leftovers to take home. For me, italian food always seems to take even better as leftovers. The staff is super friendly. One of the owners even came over to greet me while waiting for my food. They take extreme pride in their dishes and for good reason.
(4)Lanette H.
This place was not what I expected. I thought it was some kind of fast food type of restuarant like say, Rubio's Mexican Food. It was not. It was a really nice, chic, hip restaurant. Good Food. Pizza was great. Fried Calamari yummy and the Italian Ice Cream is to die for. They have alcohol too!
(3)Lynda M.
My husband and I went for the first time on a Saturday night. We were hoping to experience a new, local Italian restaurant that would be closer than the one we usually go to. First off, our server was very friendly and helpful. She was attentive to our needs throughout the meal. No problems there. She brought us our requested water with lemon. I have never tasted such bad water in a restaurant. Like right from the tap. We ordered a Garden Fresh Salad, which the menu said was made with Romaine lettuce, etc. Ours came with what appeared to be iceberg lettuce. BORING!!! The bread that was served was really skimpy, only 3 very small pieces. Nothing special. I had the Mediterranean Pasta. Flavor was "ok". A bit overpriced at $10.50. My husband had the Penne Pepperonata. He felt it was also just "ok" and overpriced as well @ $11.75. We did, however, get a buy one entree' get one for 1/2 price. So at least that was some consolation. Simply stated...we will likely not be returning for a second time.
(2)L g.
Yum Yum Yum. Bread and oil was delish. I had the twisted ravioli - fabulous! Other diners with us had spaghetti with sausage, penne, and meatball sandwich. We are all very pleased with our dishes and would go back. I thought it was much better than the typical run of the mill Olive Garden. We did have a groupon but they also have deals which make it a little more reasonable.
(4)barb s.
2 star at best not sure what happened here !
(2)Thao N.
Never again. A group of us went here for a friend's birthday & the service was horrible. The food was fine, but I wouldn't come back just because of the service. Our waitress got our waters in a semi-timely manner, but it all went downhill from there. She was very rude when we were ordering & when we asked anything. We even had to ask for our waters to be refilled. We tried to get her attention numerous times, but she just wasn't attentive enough to notice. Then, the birthday girl's husband went to discreetly ask for a small dessert to celebrate, the waiter that he asks comes over to the table & very NOT discreetly asks "So did you want a full cake or just a dessert?" fully w/in earshot of the birthday girl. Of course she knows she's going to get a dessert, but it could've been sort of a surprise, at least! It's like the guy had never had a birthday table before. The last thing is one of our friends accidentally knocked over a glass of water onto the table and NO ONE, not one single employee in that restaurant, helped. No one came to give us more napkins or anything. We had to all chip in our own napkins as well as take some from other tables to soak up the water before it spilled all over the floor. Those napkins sat soaked on the table the rest of the night. The waitress dropped off the checks & didn't say anything about the napkins. We were all appalled at the service & won't ever be coming back.
(1)Wendy H.
The ambiance is very nice. Restaurant is clean and nicely decorated and appeared to be a bit more upscale than other restaurants in the area (there really isn't much to choose from out here). Water was served in plastic "glasses" which seemed a little strange to me for such an upscale place. We both ordered the Twisted Merlot wine and when it came to us, it was COLD! I have never been served Merlot that was obviously being kept in the cooler. It is a really big No-No to serve Merlot in any other way than room temperature. Why don't they know this? The bread was very dry and cool. It may have tasted better if it had been warmed. I had a house salad that was served with a very sweet dressing that I guess just comes with it as I wasn't given a choice of dressings by the waitress. My husband had the caesar salad that was "okay". I ordered the Sorrentino which was very tasty and a lot more food than I could eat and my husband had the Chicken Marsala which he said was "okay". We wanted to give this place a try as it is very close to where we live, but if we want really good Italian food, we will travel much farther to get it.
(3)Tracy L.
won't be going back... food was mediocre at best. it is NOT kid-friendly.
(2)Laurel G.
Great Service! Great food! Cozy and clean atmosphere!
(5)Sam K.
Have been here 4 times and the first 3 times it was great then the last time we took some friends in from out of town and one of them ordered a mandarin orange salad. When she got her plate and started eating, the orange tasted bad. I took a bite out of it and yes, it was rotten. She returned the plate and a new one was brought to her but our server stated that when she took it in the back another server and the cook tasted it and it was just fine. I have opened a can of mandarin oranges before and out of the can I have experienced a rotten one in the can which could have been this problem but they cannot judge another one over the one we tasted. I am a cook and know when one is bad, and the one we tasted was BAD. For that we have not returned in a month and I was going there every week. Besides all this we were charged for this salad and most nice restaurants will not charge for something like this as our friend lost her appetite and did not even take her salad to go.
(2)Jennifer B.
Food was pricey for portion size and staff wasn't very attentive...even with the small location.
(1)Marianne C.
My husband and I went there last night for the first time and we will be back. We had a great dinner and the owner stopped by and talked to us for a while, he was great. The place was packed on a Thursday night and the food was fantastic. Beer mussels, twistedcitrus salad and Penne Fra Diavio and lots of bread! Yum!
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