Where to eat Italian food in Glendale: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 27, 2020 Natalie Tallman

Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Glendale. Glendale /ˈɡlɛndeɪl/ is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located about nine miles (14 km) northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 226,721.
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10. Anzio's Italian Restaurant

12418 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029-2437 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 602-375-1221 http://www.anzios.com/
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4 based on 154 reviews

Anzio's Italian Restaurant

Reviewed By Csdbear

We have been coming to this restaurant for years now. What I have recently noticed is the portions of food has gotten much smaller. The salads are extremely smaller and the prices have gone up. Cost almost twenty dollars just for a lunch.While the food is good, you can leave still being hungry. Most places offer salad with pizza, that would be nice.

9. Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante

19420 N 59th Ave Suite C-117, Glendale, AZ 85308-6817 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Table Servic [email protected] +1 623-777-1868 http://www.bottegaristorante.com/
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4 based on 47 reviews

Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante

Locally family owned and operated neighborhood authentic Italian restaurant.. Serving pizzas, fresh homemade pastas and salads plus weekly specials! We use fresh, mostly organic non-GMO ingredients.

Reviewed By Susan L

The restaurant is unique inside, and we were so looking forward to a great experience. We showed up early as our body clocks were not in sync with the Arizona time. We ordered a house chianti, which was ok. Seemed bitter to taste. The meatball appetizer was good, as was the bruschetta. The disappointment was that the food was barely tepid. Made for a quick meal and exit from the restaurant. The server was fair. An overall ok experience. I am sure for the price, there are other places to dine.

8. Christo's

6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-1551 Italian, International Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 602-264-1784 http://www.christosristorante.com
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4 based on 224 reviews

Christo's

Phoenix's longest running family-owned Italian restaurant, Christo's in downtown Phoenix has been named one of the ""17 Best Trattorias in the United States"" by USA Today, one of the ""Best Places to Eat in Phoenix"" by the New York Times, and ""One of t

Reviewed By Jodelkraut

This was our third visit to Christo’s and once again delighted with calamari, shrimp cocktail and chicken wings! A huge applause goes out to our delightful bartender and waitress Niki, she made our evening so perfect with exceptional service and great personality!we have also enjoyed dinner at Christo’s and no one does Italian cooking better!

7. Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen

8280 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308-8187 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +1 623-466-0228 http://picazzos.com
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4 based on 38 reviews

Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen

Healthy Italian cuisine artfully handcrafted, specializing an extensive gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian menu. Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Quinoa Bowls, Soup, Desserts, and daily Lunch Specials. We offer a healthy Jr menu. Feature spicy Thai and Chipotle flavor

Reviewed By AZ_4_Me_11

Picazzo's was highly recommended by family member whose diet is gluten free. So, my wife and I tried it.My meal: Moroccan Chicken. Chicken was cooked well but lacked seasoning. The sauce was good, but nothing addictive. Sides were cannellini beans (meh) and sweet potatoes. I like sweet potatoes, but these were mushy and waaay over-seasoned with rosemary. Thumbs down on this dish.My wife's meal: Spinach Cannelloni.Her take was too much spinach in the dish compared to ricotta cheese. "Meh" overall. ("I make better Cannelloni than this at home.")Our server was very nice and attentive. Our fellow patrons sitting a few feet away were very noisy in their chatting over the top of the restaurant Muzak.Summation: Overpriced, underachieved food.We are disappointed as well to hear about your dining experience. The Moroccan chicken is one of my "new" favorites, so it sounds like someone in the kitchen missed. We are so sorry both dishes weren't prepared to wow you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience about your server.

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6. Pullano's Pizza & Wings

13848 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306-4845 Bar, Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 602-978-1234 http://www.pullanos.com/index-2.html
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4 based on 43 reviews

Pullano's Pizza & Wings

Reviewed By koga57

While attending a conference in Glendale, we ate at Pullano's one evening. Even on a mid-week supper, the place was rocking! They had no problem putting together a multiple tables for our party of 8. The Pullano's Specialty Pizza Pies were great. Not only did we devour three large pizza's, we also almost polished off 50 wings. We enjoyed hot, BBQ, and Garlic Parmesan Wings. It is fully understandable how this family owned business is rated so high. I recommend a visit while in Glendale or surrounding area.

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5. Cucina Tagliani Italian Kitchen - Glendale

17045 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-3806 Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television +1 602-547-2782 http://cucinatagliana.com
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4 based on 142 reviews

Cucina Tagliani Italian Kitchen - Glendale

Reviewed By Sheila W

Loved the restaurant next door, but thought why not try something new! So I had lunch at Tagliani and had a delightful experience! When Robin, my waitress, offered to bring bread, I was not expecting warm wonderful focaccia bread that melted in your mouth!. I ordered a favorite of mine, Eggplant Parmesan and was in love at first bite. I had ordered the smaller portion, with a Caesar side salad, which was a perfect portion for lunch or a lite dinner. The eggplant parm was so good, the batter was lite and the edges were crispy perfect, along with a classic sauce that blended all the flavors perfectly. This won't be my last visit! By the way, service was excellent, in spite of a lunch crowd.

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4. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

9788 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345-4610 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 623-486-4455 http://www.grimaldispizzeria.com
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4 based on 126 reviews

Reviewed By Mae B

Stopped by for a late lunch early dinner at about 3:30 pm - was informed that they change over the coal at that time each day and no pizzas would be available until 4:30 pm - although they did have salads and desserts.....we wanted pizza so left. Would have appreciated the "no pizza available" situation noted on their website.

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3. Federal Pizza

5210 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1488 Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television, Drive Thru [email protected] +1 602-795-2520 http://www.federalpizza.com
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4 based on 162 reviews

Federal Pizza

Reviewed By F_Muldoon

Went here on Easter Sunday. Had heard good things about it- was better than described. We started out ordering Wine Collers, they had a large selection in many fruit flavors: settled on the blueberry, and the watermelon; both very good. Ordered a few appetizers, the arancini was fantastic: fried risotto puffs, blended nicely with mozzarella, fresh basil, Granada Padana, and a hint of tangy lemon- good taste all around. We also each had " the wedge"- romaine lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, and Schreiner's ( local Meat Co.) smoked bacon- very good. We then ordered 3 different pizzas, and shared/tasted among the 4 of us. The first was the traditional Margherita, the second was a Sweet Potao, Sage, and Ricotta. What an amazing combination: thin crust with a "white pie" of ricotta, topped with paper thin sweet potato slices and fresh sage. The taste was amazing ! The 3rd. Pizza was the traditional pepperoni: thin crust, plenty of thin sliced pepperoni that had a nice spiciness to it- again, very good. We each had an order of polenta...or should I say " polenta sticks"- creamy polenta, fried as thin sticks, crunchy on the outside, creamy & tasty inside; not heavy, but filling. We actually had room for desserts: we shared, peach cobbler- thin pastry crust, packed with filling, topped with vanilla ice cream. Tiramisu- WOW ! Not only light ladyfingers in a deep Exspesso, but topped with a Nutella cream and dark chocolate shavings. Great sweet taste, the Nutella was a perfect taste with the chocolate; Very,very glad we saved room for the desserts. Our Server Kyle was great- he, and the staff, did not bring one corse on top of the other, but spaced them do that we had time between each to enjoy the many great tastes here ! This was a great meal, start to finish; we will be going back again !They have a " drive thru" Lane, and you can order ahead, and pick up . This is located in North Phoenix, just 1/2 a block off of Central Ave./ Camelback Road.

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2. Oregano's Pizza Bistro

6738 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308-8404 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 623-223-1150 http://www.oreganos.com
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4 based on 161 reviews

Oregano's Pizza Bistro

Reviewed By 411margaretb

We love the food here especially the salads. They are very accommodating with special requests, had to have the cheese on the side. Our waitress was the best. Bellinis are always refreshing and the best in the Valley. We like to sit inside because there is a glare that comes through the windowed sun room that really bothered all 4 of us. It seems to come from other store windows and parked cars.

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1. La Piazza al Forno

5803 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301-2528 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 623-847-3301 http://www.lapiazzaalforno.com/index.html
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4 based on 281 reviews

La Piazza al Forno

Reviewed By awacsacft

I saw this restaurant on Triple D...Diners, Drive-Inns and Dives. So I was curious to see if this pizza joint had a different style of pizza compared to Chicago or NYC pizza. The pizza crust was over cooked in spots, brunt on the edge, yet kinda of soggy in the middle. The sauce was mediocre at best and they did not have anchovies, which is the piece de resistance for a pizza. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is located in the heart of old town Glendale which has many options for a meal in case one is not interest in pizza!

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