Location: Surprise
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Most Popular Italian food in Surprise, Arizona, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Surprise. Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid expansion has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%. As such, it is the second-fastest-expanding municipality in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area (after Gilbert) and, between 1990 and 2000, it was the sixth-fastest-expanding place among all cities and towns in Arizona.
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10. Portofino Ristorante West
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By memaw60
Table linens and live music made our dinner feel like a proper dinner out. The menu offers most of your favorite Italian entrees. Service was appropriately attentive. A plate of tasty bruschetta introduced our dinners of chicken picatta and veal parmesan. There were options for soup or salad and also veggies or pasta to accompany the main course. Nice evening.
9. Dominics Bistro Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Cathleen M
This is a cute little restaurant tucked away in the corner of a plaza, quaint decor featuring stars if the 50s/60s, Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, etc. Oldies music and karaoke some nights. Excellent Italian food, warm bread that you can't stop eating! Best is very reasonable prices, nightly specials and wonderful $7.00 lunch offerings.Don't miss this place!
8. NYPD Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Katherine W
We switched to the Surprise location when the Peoria restaurant closed for relocation. Now that the new location will soon open I doubt that we will change. The staff at Surprise is really great and they make us feel like family. And the pizza is great! Thanks Christina for a great experience.
7. Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By GiseppeGord
Do go if you enjoy a loud restaurant, 'kitschy'/cheap reproductions on the walls, average pub food, long waits. Don't go if you desire quality, healthy food in a comfortable atmosphere. We arrived for dinner at 5 pm and were seated promptly. Ordered a beer and sandwiches. 50 minutes later (very slow service) the sandwiches arrived. My wife and I split (portions are large) a chicken parm sandwich with waffle fries. The chicken was good. The tomato sauce was tasteless and thick. Fries were too salty but good. There is a small bar upon entering and an outdoor patio which would be fine in cooler weather. If you just want to go out with friends and enjoy each other's company, Oregano's is fine. Just don't expect anything special.
6. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By David K
Staff was very friendly Took about 20 minutes to get seated on a early Sat evening The Zuppa Toscana was very flavorful Salad was mostly lettuce not many vegetables Both the Tour of Italy and Chicken Scampi were very flavorful The bread sticks were not as tasty as previous visits Brittany provided excellent service
5. Rosie's Italian Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By retnasaguy
Not the most impressive Italian restaurant (ambiance) but the food speaks volumes. Quite possibly one of the best pizzas my wife and I have eaten lately. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Will certainly keep this place in mind when travels bring us to this area again.Highly recommend!!!
4. Carrabba's Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By monetkids
This is not like any other of those so called Italian grill's. The menu is changing and always interesting and filled with so many interesting italian items with a twist. The srever Adam was not rushing, paced us nicely so we could enjoy and super friendly. And a hint, Mondays are 1/2 price wine bottles. Great deal. Had a nice Chianti. Started with the Stuffed mushroon, had a nice red cream sacuce and good size 4 mushrooms with ground sausage.Our entre's were stuffed pork chops, on the seasonal menu, 2 nice tender chops with prosciutto and mushrooms. Cooked nicely, also had the veal parmesan which was not on the menu, but i noticed the had chicken parmesan and eggplant parmesan and veal marsella, so i fiugured they should be able to do Veal parmesan. Adam accomodated and the veal was tender with a nice light breading. Both our entres had a choice of many sides, we chose the pene pasta, and also had the salad which ws a good size with italian viniagrette. And can't forget about the fantastic warm homemade bread with the fresh herb eveo dip. This is the real deal and a very pleasant place, not loud and super friendly and want you to enjoy and not be rushed. they take call ahead seating. Has a nice bar area with some booths and tv's. Good parking. Dinner during the week starts at 3 pm. Weekends only open for lunch/brunch. Dinner daily.Hello,We pride ourselves in a great food and service and are happy to see your experience went well. We appreciate the time you have taking to write this review and look forward to seeing you again soon!Sincerely, NickCarrabbaâs Italian Grill
3. Lou's Tivoli Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By Paul S
LTG has been our favorite restaurant since moving to Sun City in October 2018. We go there weekly.Unfortunately tonight, the baked chicken my wife ordered was a complete rubbery, tough mess. The waitress had my wife's meal remade. 20 MINUTES LATER, she got the new meal which was fine.When we received the bill, NO goodwill adjustments had been made. When I asked to speak to the Manager, she told me no adjustment would be made to the tab as "They remade the meal and gave us extra string beans"We won't be back. Horrible manager and customer service !
2. Babbo Italian Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy W
First time we have been to one of the Babbo eateries, this location chosen by a friend, and we were not disappointed. I am a vegetarian and there were a number of options instead of pizza and pasta (have been trying to avoid anything with white flour, and high carbs) I had the Roasted Brussell sprouts, Beets and Goats cheese salad which was delicious.
1. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 174 reviews
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Peoria, AZ then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you think of authentic Italian food in Peoria, AZ, you think Buca di Beppo! As everyone's favorite Italia
Reviewed By Myvsta_com
We love dining here with family and even on dates with out them lol. The food is ALWAYS amazing and never lets you down. Thank you, Myvsta_com! We appreciate you being a loyal customer and visiting us again at Buca di Beppo. Thank you for sharing wonderful feedback about your dining experience with us! We look forward to seeing and serving you again soon!
