You can't come to this place wanting to be wowed with Italian. But if you just want Italian and quick this is the place. The food I think is actually better than olive garden. And on Tuesday night is kids night where they only eat for 99 cents.
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Amanda J.
Love this place! Was super sad that they closed down in vegas so when I moved here and noticed this not to far from the house, I was excited and so were the kids. First they have a lunch special everyday that is 5 dollars, you get two picks off the list and a drink.. nice and cheap with five of us and delicious. I always get spaghetti with meat sauce and ravioli. Second the bread sticks are great!! If you eat inside they have unlimited bread sticks and boy do the kids eat a ton. Great food, great price... worth it.
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Ricky T.
Love Fazoli's. It's usually really good. Their chicken parmesan is excellent When compared to Olive Garden, Fazoli's chicken is almost as good, but everything else is as good if not better than OG. Most notably, Fazoli's bread sticks are a billion times better than OG's. A couple of times I've gotten overcooked pasta, but it's rare. I love that when I order chicken parm, it's always made on the spot. It's worth the extra wait for it (usually about 5-7 minutes)
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Andy R.
I'd been meaning to check this location out, as it dawned on me I'd only tried Fazoli's on one other occasion, way back in the day. I think I arrived at just the right moment, as there seemed to be an issue at the front counter with the register that was just getting resolved, right when they opened up the second one and about 50 people came in. I went with the baked ziti, a pepperoni slice, and a slice of Nutella cheesecake (which I'm hoping isn't just a limited time item, it was really good.) I was a little disappointed to see that the baked ziti didn't have any ricotta in it, only mozzarella. However, it did have some meat in the sauce, which made up for it. The pizza slice was a bit small, but I think the slices are double sized if they are purchased separately vs. being combo sized. The breadsticks were great, and apparently unlimited, as there was a basket being brought around from time to time. The manager and staff were very friendly, ensuring everything was satisfactory. I was able to score a free spaghetti dinner with the promo game they had going on during a later visit, and it was also really good. Definitely recommend.
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Sam V.
Fast. Fresh. Italian. As their motto states, they live up to their claim. I used to frequent a Fazoli's in Orlando, FL when I was younger. Unfortunately, they closed most, if not all, of the Fazoli's in the Southeast. I recently moved to the Denver area in mid June 2014 and was surprised to see that Fazoli's was alive and kicking in the Midwest. Thank God. It's nice to have a fast food alternative like this. To be honest, it's sometimes difficult to taste the difference between this type of Americanized Italian versus others (i.e. Olive Garden). I've been to this specific Fazoli's three times so far, all during lunch. I found the staff to actually be attentive and pleasant, so I can't really share the complaints regarding that from other reviewers. With regard to the quality of the food, I'm quite surprised. Pasta is fairly easy to cook, so I'm basing this review off the chicken Parmesan which is a more challenging dish to prepare (especially in the fast food setting, I imagine). Delicious. Excellent value for the money. Quickly prepared and promptly delivered. Unlimited breadsticks. I have always thought Fazoli's was a great, refreshing restaurant concept. Fast food, but peppered with an aura of freshness. Of course, it's still fast food. In a world of burritos and burgers, it's nice to see a different side of fast food.
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Hannah M.
I like the food here. But every time I have gone through the drive-thru, the wait has been ridiculous. Tonight there were two cars in line when I pulled up, one at the intercom and one at the window, and it took over ten minutes. That's absurd for a fast food place, the food is not good enough for that. And when I finally got my order, there was no apology for the wait, the staff inside were clearly in no rush, joking around and hugging each other, AND they didn't give me all my breadsticks that I paid for, which is the sole reason I come here. Up until now it has been decent for when I've craved pasta, but I will never come back to this location. 3/6/15 7:45 pm
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justin d.
You know when you think fast food Italian its hard to figure out what type of grading scale to put it on, should I use the bell curve system or Just a straight up 1-100% range. Well I still have not figured it out but thinking back to my childhood and eating at the one in Arvada all the time I remember the portions to be a bit bigger (and just not the I'm a little kid this huge thing) there was not much there at all. I also recall the service in the eating area to be more frequent and much happier. There was one girl who was very happy to be working but the rest of the staff looked to be on ambien. The food was decent, more then I expected but one dish the baked Ziti was a bit bland, and i use to order that a lot. i also had to ask twice for my salad. What turned this from a 3 star orange review to a 4 star "burnt orange" review was the bread sticks! Way better then the olive garden, at least on this visit! Kinda sad they don't proactively walk around with a basket any more or at least they didn't on this visit....
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Tanya M.
Worst fast food ever. Please, just go to McDonalds or Burger King.
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Emma C.
Fazoli's recently redecorated, and it looks great! They now have actual silverware and plates as opposed to the take-out containers from before, which gives it a classier touch. However, I wish the silverware came with the meal instead of a dispenser near the soda fountain, since I've had to go back and get a clean(er) fork on more than one occasion. The food is always fresh and prompt, though I usually opt for eating in as opposed to driving through (since drive-through service seems to take a little longer to get the food out). I actually prefer their breadsticks to Olive Garden's! Signing up for their email updates is totally worth it. Lots of discounts but at all not spammy, so if you're a regular like myself it's definitely worth signing up for. They also have Kids' Night, so it still has a great family environment. Overall, I love the new decor and their food is still as great as it's always been. If you don't mind waiting a bit longer than the usual drive-through experience, it definitely beats burgers and fries any day.
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Opinionated B.
Italian fast food?!?!?! I was pleasantly surprised at how good and fresh it was! I had a fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and of course my included salad and unlimited bread sticks. Great value, great food, great service, there really wasn't anything they could have improved! decent amount of options for vegetarians too!
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Melisa A.
Wanna Be Italian. No wonder why they are closing so many. Not horrible but not for me.
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Chris V.
Another place that's part of a weird phenomenon that makes me believe that restaurants and people around Denver have no idea what they're talking about in regards to Italian food. Portions are small and overpriced for what they give you. The food isn't that great, pretty much on par with what you could get from the frozen food section of safeway, in some cases worse.
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Keith H.
I love this restaurant with great food. The only bad thing is they do not have one in Longmont where I live.
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Nicole C.
This restaurant has good food and bad food. It takes them a while to make your order (which I'm ok with because that means they don't have meals ready sitting under a red light). The Good Food: Turkey Basil Submarino: Yum. Great flavor and my staple when I come here. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs: I'm surprised at how good their meatballs are. They have a wonderful flavor. Breadsticks: Ohhh yummy. I think they're the best breadsticks I've ever had. If you order a meal without breadsticks I'd recommend ordering a side of breadsticks. And then a 12 pack to take home. The Bad Food: Fettucine Alfredo: The sauce was just a watered down cheese sauce. (At least, I assume it was cheese.) No amount of salt and pepper could save that dish. Pizza: Like tomato sauce on cardboard. They have a lot more options but I have yet to try them. I love the atmosphere and usually the customer service is pretty good. Decent prices and decent food makes for a good, simple night out.
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vicky m.
Well, I have to add a star-just because my experience today was good. Went to lunch with a little one. This was the first "Itallian"food place i had ever been to that had line to order, just like fast food. (i know, call me a hick, I am from montana and I am use to having my fItallian food bought to my table). That aside the lunch specials were nice($3.99) and the food tasty. I had a plate of spaghetti, a slice of pizza and a bread stick with ice tea. By miscalulation the lady gave me an extra (free) plate of noodles with alfredo sauce. Very good. I liked the flatter noodles. the sauce was tasty on both. and you can order the lunch specials all day. kids eat for 99 cents on tues with every adult order. I have to say we were pleased and we will go back. So, I am a fan of Fazolio's
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Casey C.
If you crave simple Italian, this is the place. The prices are reasonable, location clean and service solid. Picture fast food Lasagna and you have found it's home.
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J S.
The food here gets maybe 1 1/2 stars. I really go cause my kids have a fine appreciation of overcooked pasta and bland sauce. Ok, seriously, that's not why either. I go because (yep, another mom tip) on Tuesday nights, kids meals are 99cents w/purchase of an adult dish of course. Yo, if you need to feed the whole crew, go on Tuesday. They also will generally have a craft table. That can almost guarantee you about 20 minutes of time to speak uninterrupted to your S.O. if you should be so inclined. If you're not so inclined, then by all means...don't go here!
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Allen N.
Better than olive garden
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Jordan A.
I've never eaten anything other than their Original Submarino sandwich. I used to think i did OK by splitting it in half--to size my meal appropriately. Then I checked the nutritional info, and I realized I'd have to quarter it (it's like 1500 calories). Oh, it's so good though. I love that they give you as many of their delicious breadsticks as you want. They'll even bring them out and hand them out to people if a line at the counter is too long. They also offered my dogs cookies when they saw them with me in drive-through. I've tasted their other dishes when someone else orders them. I never thought any of them had much flavor. The giganto subs are the way to go.
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Fazoli's is an Italian-American fast casual restaurant chain headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded in 1988and is now owned by Sentinel Capital Partners. As of 2015, there are 213 Fazoli's located nationwide. The restaurant chain specializes in Italian cuisine and dishes. Carl Howard is the company's president and CEO. Fazoli's offers a menu of traditional Italian favorites — highlighted by our famous, mouthwatering, garlic bread sticks — combined with a service experience not typically found in the QSR industry and served in a newly re-imagined restaurant environment. And it's all available to our guests at a great price and value. With over 200 restaurants, explosive growth and a booming sales trajectory, Fazoli's has established itself as a leader in the Quick-Service Restaurant segment.
Today, Fazoli's menu consists of classic Italian dishes, baked pastas, their signature Submarinos sandwiches, and other foods, such as:
Twice Baked Lasagna Chicken Parmigiano Italian Deli Trio seasonal salads Turkey Mozzarella Fresco Meatball da Vinci The Primo Italiano Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza New York Style Cheesecake Baked Spaghetti Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
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.
Jared L.
You can't come to this place wanting to be wowed with Italian. But if you just want Italian and quick this is the place. The food I think is actually better than olive garden. And on Tuesday night is kids night where they only eat for 99 cents.
(4)Amanda J.
Love this place! Was super sad that they closed down in vegas so when I moved here and noticed this not to far from the house, I was excited and so were the kids. First they have a lunch special everyday that is 5 dollars, you get two picks off the list and a drink.. nice and cheap with five of us and delicious. I always get spaghetti with meat sauce and ravioli. Second the bread sticks are great!! If you eat inside they have unlimited bread sticks and boy do the kids eat a ton. Great food, great price... worth it.
(5)Ricky T.
Love Fazoli's. It's usually really good. Their chicken parmesan is excellent When compared to Olive Garden, Fazoli's chicken is almost as good, but everything else is as good if not better than OG. Most notably, Fazoli's bread sticks are a billion times better than OG's. A couple of times I've gotten overcooked pasta, but it's rare. I love that when I order chicken parm, it's always made on the spot. It's worth the extra wait for it (usually about 5-7 minutes)
(4)Andy R.
I'd been meaning to check this location out, as it dawned on me I'd only tried Fazoli's on one other occasion, way back in the day. I think I arrived at just the right moment, as there seemed to be an issue at the front counter with the register that was just getting resolved, right when they opened up the second one and about 50 people came in. I went with the baked ziti, a pepperoni slice, and a slice of Nutella cheesecake (which I'm hoping isn't just a limited time item, it was really good.) I was a little disappointed to see that the baked ziti didn't have any ricotta in it, only mozzarella. However, it did have some meat in the sauce, which made up for it. The pizza slice was a bit small, but I think the slices are double sized if they are purchased separately vs. being combo sized. The breadsticks were great, and apparently unlimited, as there was a basket being brought around from time to time. The manager and staff were very friendly, ensuring everything was satisfactory. I was able to score a free spaghetti dinner with the promo game they had going on during a later visit, and it was also really good. Definitely recommend.
(5)Sam V.
Fast. Fresh. Italian. As their motto states, they live up to their claim. I used to frequent a Fazoli's in Orlando, FL when I was younger. Unfortunately, they closed most, if not all, of the Fazoli's in the Southeast. I recently moved to the Denver area in mid June 2014 and was surprised to see that Fazoli's was alive and kicking in the Midwest. Thank God. It's nice to have a fast food alternative like this. To be honest, it's sometimes difficult to taste the difference between this type of Americanized Italian versus others (i.e. Olive Garden). I've been to this specific Fazoli's three times so far, all during lunch. I found the staff to actually be attentive and pleasant, so I can't really share the complaints regarding that from other reviewers. With regard to the quality of the food, I'm quite surprised. Pasta is fairly easy to cook, so I'm basing this review off the chicken Parmesan which is a more challenging dish to prepare (especially in the fast food setting, I imagine). Delicious. Excellent value for the money. Quickly prepared and promptly delivered. Unlimited breadsticks. I have always thought Fazoli's was a great, refreshing restaurant concept. Fast food, but peppered with an aura of freshness. Of course, it's still fast food. In a world of burritos and burgers, it's nice to see a different side of fast food.
(5)Hannah M.
I like the food here. But every time I have gone through the drive-thru, the wait has been ridiculous. Tonight there were two cars in line when I pulled up, one at the intercom and one at the window, and it took over ten minutes. That's absurd for a fast food place, the food is not good enough for that. And when I finally got my order, there was no apology for the wait, the staff inside were clearly in no rush, joking around and hugging each other, AND they didn't give me all my breadsticks that I paid for, which is the sole reason I come here. Up until now it has been decent for when I've craved pasta, but I will never come back to this location. 3/6/15 7:45 pm
(2)justin d.
You know when you think fast food Italian its hard to figure out what type of grading scale to put it on, should I use the bell curve system or Just a straight up 1-100% range. Well I still have not figured it out but thinking back to my childhood and eating at the one in Arvada all the time I remember the portions to be a bit bigger (and just not the I'm a little kid this huge thing) there was not much there at all. I also recall the service in the eating area to be more frequent and much happier. There was one girl who was very happy to be working but the rest of the staff looked to be on ambien. The food was decent, more then I expected but one dish the baked Ziti was a bit bland, and i use to order that a lot. i also had to ask twice for my salad. What turned this from a 3 star orange review to a 4 star "burnt orange" review was the bread sticks! Way better then the olive garden, at least on this visit! Kinda sad they don't proactively walk around with a basket any more or at least they didn't on this visit....
(4)Tanya M.
Worst fast food ever. Please, just go to McDonalds or Burger King.
(1)Emma C.
Fazoli's recently redecorated, and it looks great! They now have actual silverware and plates as opposed to the take-out containers from before, which gives it a classier touch. However, I wish the silverware came with the meal instead of a dispenser near the soda fountain, since I've had to go back and get a clean(er) fork on more than one occasion. The food is always fresh and prompt, though I usually opt for eating in as opposed to driving through (since drive-through service seems to take a little longer to get the food out). I actually prefer their breadsticks to Olive Garden's! Signing up for their email updates is totally worth it. Lots of discounts but at all not spammy, so if you're a regular like myself it's definitely worth signing up for. They also have Kids' Night, so it still has a great family environment. Overall, I love the new decor and their food is still as great as it's always been. If you don't mind waiting a bit longer than the usual drive-through experience, it definitely beats burgers and fries any day.
(5)Opinionated B.
Italian fast food?!?!?! I was pleasantly surprised at how good and fresh it was! I had a fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and of course my included salad and unlimited bread sticks. Great value, great food, great service, there really wasn't anything they could have improved! decent amount of options for vegetarians too!
(5)Melisa A.
Wanna Be Italian. No wonder why they are closing so many. Not horrible but not for me.
(2)Chris V.
Another place that's part of a weird phenomenon that makes me believe that restaurants and people around Denver have no idea what they're talking about in regards to Italian food. Portions are small and overpriced for what they give you. The food isn't that great, pretty much on par with what you could get from the frozen food section of safeway, in some cases worse.
(2)Keith H.
I love this restaurant with great food. The only bad thing is they do not have one in Longmont where I live.
(5)Nicole C.
This restaurant has good food and bad food. It takes them a while to make your order (which I'm ok with because that means they don't have meals ready sitting under a red light). The Good Food: Turkey Basil Submarino: Yum. Great flavor and my staple when I come here. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs: I'm surprised at how good their meatballs are. They have a wonderful flavor. Breadsticks: Ohhh yummy. I think they're the best breadsticks I've ever had. If you order a meal without breadsticks I'd recommend ordering a side of breadsticks. And then a 12 pack to take home. The Bad Food: Fettucine Alfredo: The sauce was just a watered down cheese sauce. (At least, I assume it was cheese.) No amount of salt and pepper could save that dish. Pizza: Like tomato sauce on cardboard. They have a lot more options but I have yet to try them. I love the atmosphere and usually the customer service is pretty good. Decent prices and decent food makes for a good, simple night out.
(3)vicky m.
Well, I have to add a star-just because my experience today was good. Went to lunch with a little one. This was the first "Itallian"food place i had ever been to that had line to order, just like fast food. (i know, call me a hick, I am from montana and I am use to having my fItallian food bought to my table). That aside the lunch specials were nice($3.99) and the food tasty. I had a plate of spaghetti, a slice of pizza and a bread stick with ice tea. By miscalulation the lady gave me an extra (free) plate of noodles with alfredo sauce. Very good. I liked the flatter noodles. the sauce was tasty on both. and you can order the lunch specials all day. kids eat for 99 cents on tues with every adult order. I have to say we were pleased and we will go back. So, I am a fan of Fazolio's
(4)Casey C.
If you crave simple Italian, this is the place. The prices are reasonable, location clean and service solid. Picture fast food Lasagna and you have found it's home.
(4)J S.
The food here gets maybe 1 1/2 stars. I really go cause my kids have a fine appreciation of overcooked pasta and bland sauce. Ok, seriously, that's not why either. I go because (yep, another mom tip) on Tuesday nights, kids meals are 99cents w/purchase of an adult dish of course. Yo, if you need to feed the whole crew, go on Tuesday. They also will generally have a craft table. That can almost guarantee you about 20 minutes of time to speak uninterrupted to your S.O. if you should be so inclined. If you're not so inclined, then by all means...don't go here!
(3)Allen N.
Better than olive garden
(5)Jordan A.
I've never eaten anything other than their Original Submarino sandwich. I used to think i did OK by splitting it in half--to size my meal appropriately. Then I checked the nutritional info, and I realized I'd have to quarter it (it's like 1500 calories). Oh, it's so good though. I love that they give you as many of their delicious breadsticks as you want. They'll even bring them out and hand them out to people if a line at the counter is too long. They also offered my dogs cookies when they saw them with me in drive-through. I've tasted their other dishes when someone else orders them. I never thought any of them had much flavor. The giganto subs are the way to go.
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