Pizzicata Mesa promises to be a haven for food enthusiasts, offering a delectable array of authentic Italian dishes. The star attractions include Napoli-style pizza, a specialty known for its perfect blend of crispy and chewy crust, and their renowned Roman Pinsa, a type of pizza that's taken the local culinary world by storm.
This venture is not just about great food coupled with the perfect ambiance; it's also about the convergence of talent. Head Chef Viola, the driving force behind their culinary success, is joined by Italian Chef Matteo, who made a name for himself in the bustling food scene of NYC after moving to the US. Matteo brings his expertise in Napoli pizza, making Pizzicata Mesa the go-to place for an authentic Italian pizza.
Pizzicata - Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
East Valley
Good for groups
East Valley
Great for fine wines
East Valley
Great for outdoor dining
East Valley
Great for scenic views
Review summary
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Pizzicata in Mesa delights with "the best Italian food in the valley," boasting authentic flavors and a warm atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service," particularly praising the wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a genuine Italian flair.
174 Reviews
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Ann
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a tremendous evening to celebrate a birthday. Food was great !
Server, Luka, was so efficient, friendly & fun.
Nice chat with owner.
We will be back .
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Athena VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best pizza in Mesa by far! Authentic brick oven Italian pizza.
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Lane
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Group of 11. Food was served on time and hot. Taste was great
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Daryl
Phoenix6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 2
Ordered the chicken Piccata and it never disappoints as a good dinner choice. However, the portion size has decreased significantly as I have had this dish on several occasions. One of our other dishes was the lasagna and was excellent in taste and portion size. Our third dish was the ravioli fantasia and it was an excellent portion of great tasting ravioli. The chicken cubes that accompanied the dish were hard and very dry. Finally, one of our previous deserts was the tiramisu. It used to be a signature dish and excellent presentation when served as a large slice on a plate. They now stuff it in a coffee mug and it looks awful and is much smaller than the previous version at the same price. I was disappointed to see a fine restaurant starting to compromise quality, portions and presentation while continuing to ask for higher prices. We will be back but not as frequently.
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Brad
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Super food and team Only my mom’s lasagna better
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William
Hawaii15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
Lucca our server was from Italy and made it feel like I was I in italy. He was a great server. And wow the pizza was amazing! Loved sitting on the deck under the stars.
Only suggestions, check the chairs. Some are super wobbly and hard to sit on.
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Kathy
New Mexico6 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 1
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 5
Our usual experience has always been wonderful. This particular evening had very slow, inattentive service. My eggplant Parmesan was mainly breading with my pasta coming out lukewarm. My husband’s pizza was not what he ordered and the salads were mainly lettuce with minimal toppings. I am hoping this was an isolated incident.
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Shawn
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food! Staff was pleasant and always checking to see if we needed anything.
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Carlos
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Everything was just perfect. Service, Food, Quality everyone there is very professional
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phillip
Phoenix8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
It was a busy night but our server did well for the tables she had. We had the ravioli short ribs and the pork braciole pasta food was hot, fresh and tasted delicious. We will be back and try the pizza next time
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Pizzicata - Mesa is rated 4.5 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.
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