Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in East Valley

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen - Ahwatukee

5.0

5 (14)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Ahwatukee

About the restaurant

Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen is the best Pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Arizona. Since 1974, we have been a local favorite for Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, and specialty sauces. Join us for our unique Arizona creations, gluten-free pizza crusts, and other Italian specialties. Online ordering available.

The Official Pizza of the Phoenix Suns & Mercury!

Top review

Jay J.VIP

Dined today

Always quality food and great service. Our family go to for pizza and salad.

Nello's Pizzeria + Italian Kitchen - Ahwatukee

4.8

4.8 (134)

$30 and under

Italian

Ahwatukee

About the restaurant

HOW IT STARTED
Four brothers and 30 years ago- a small Italian restaurant was born in Tempe, serving beef subs, Grandpa Cesare's sausage recipe, Grandma Cleone's spaghetti sauce, cheesecake, and our original deep dish pizza.

Our little Nello's grew into an award winning "Best of Phoenix" restaurant year after year, after year... after year. Family recipes, family genius and family drama all keep Nello's going 30 years later to new generations of pasta and pizza connoisseurs.

A FEW THINGS THAT MAKE NELLO’S AHWATUKEE UNIQUE:
We are the only Nello’s location to use a wood fire oven, which was imported from Italy.
Our pasta is made in-house daily.
We stretch our own mozzarella.
Some of our meats are smoked and cured in-house.
All desserts are made from scratch in-house.
We support local Arizona farms by purchasing their seasonal produce whenever possible.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love the idea of creating gingerbread houses and enjoying a drink then a nice meal! The tables outside were set up with all the things we needed on a cute tablecloth. Loved the attention to detail!!

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Lunch Special - $12.95

Cuisine & Wine Bistro - Chandler

4.9

4.9 (810)

$31 to $50

French

Chandler

About the restaurant

Cuisine & Wine Bistro debuted in March 2015 when Fabrice and Mairead Buschtetz purchased the former MWC Bistro in Gilbert. Just a year later, CWB Chandler opened its doors. This move let Fabrice work his culinary magic in the kitchen, delighting the palates of the bistro's ever-expanding and loyal customer base. Cuisine & Wine Bistro proudly garners Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the consecutive years '21, '22, and '23. This prestigious accolade reflects our exceptional wine program, expertly curated by certified sommelier Killian Buschtetz.

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AllysonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent. Pork chop was especially delicious. Service is always fantastic. Beautiful restaurant with wonderful French food.

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Experience

Nothing better than a French Happy Hour!

Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

5.0

5 (2289)

$50 and over

Southwest

Chandler

About the restaurant

Recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Five Star Award, Kai, meaning 'seed' in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes and locally farmed ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community to create unforgettable masterpieces.

Appropriate dinner dress, such as formal wear and smart business-casual attire is encouraged for all of our guests. Thank you in advance for respecting this as an elegant and discerning adults-only fine dining environment for guests over the age of 13. Please note that not all allergies can be accommodated for.

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Jason

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience from start to finish. If you have found yourself even slightly pondering if you should go, you absolutely must!

Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen - Gilbert

4.6

4.6 (38)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Gilbert

About the restaurant

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StephanieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love this restaurant! Great service and great food!

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1084)

$30 and under

Italian

Mesa

About the restaurant

OLD WORLD CHARM. NEW WORLD VIBE.
At our family-owned restaurant, we blend simple, fresh ingredients to create timeless Italian dishes, delivering an unparalleled dining experience.
Our venue offers private group dining for up to 20 guests, complete with customized menu options to suit your occasion. Relax on our intimate patio during Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and enjoy 25% off bottled wine under $100 on Wednesday nights. Don’t miss our signature cocktails, including the beloved Limoncello Martini, and much more!

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Gil

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous restaurant. Been there multiple times. Every time is great. Every employee is friendly and attentive. Food is wonderful, service is spectacular. Had Gloria tonight she did a great job all around.

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VinciTorio's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2097)

$31 to $50

Italian

Tempe

About the restaurant

For more than 20 years Mario and Ginger Vincitorio have captured the essence of a neighborhood Italian restaurant. With fresh pasta hand made daily and nearly 200 premier wines to choose from, Vincitorio's has established itself as the place to be to experience an authentic Italian tradition.

From our roots in the Apulia region of Southern Italy, Mario Vincitorio was born and raised in the ancient hilltop town of Rignano (ren-yahno). Vincitorio's believes in traditional Italian meals that inspire warm and enthusiastic conversation. Thank you for sharing in our rich history of food, family, and friends.

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Sandi

Dined 2 days ago

This is one of our favorite restaurants! The food is fantastic!!

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Gilbert

4.7

4.7 (6682)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gilbert

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime Rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. You will find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and refreshing cocktails.

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James

Dined 4 days ago

My wife and I had a great time celebrating our 10th anniversary. Food was I cooked perfectly and our server was a delight.

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4.8

4.8 (41)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

Mesa

About the restaurant

Bienvenidos. James Beard Nominated Chef Roberto Centeno, along with fellow James Beard Nominees Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin would like to welcome you to our cozy little slice of cocktail and comida paradise. Come sit at our bar and choose an adventure, sample unique Agave distillates, crush complicated cocktail concoctions and destroy some delightful and delicious Mexican inspired dishes. Whether drinking or eating is your vice, we should have you covered with some of the best eating and drinking in the valley.

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Linnea

Dined 1 day ago

Unique place goid food. Excellent service with Tracy. Need a bigger menu. Only negative other than that very good.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chandler

4.6

4.6 (157)

$30 and under

American

Chandler

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review

Gemenie

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Really good place to eat for a date night or just because. Service is great every time we go.

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