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Erin K.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Four-star rating
09.09.10
Went here on a Sunday night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Glad we made reservations, as even on a Sunday night it was a packed house.
Here is what I liked:
- The food, appetizers, pasta dishes and warm bread (and the tomato/bruschetta-like topping they give you with it).
- The fact the owner/chef is present and wants to ensure you enjoy your meal.
- Good location, plenty of parking.
- Value, prices are in line with what I would expect to pay for the quality and type of food you get.
Here is what was just OK:
- Service — our server was nice enough, but he got distracted chatting with other employees and customers and often forgot to check back with us to refill waters, remove dirty dishes, etc. On the plus side, he knew the menu and made excellent recommendations.
- Atmosphere — I know they are doing the best with the building they have to work with, but I felt a bit like I was in a remodeled pancake house trying to be an Italian restaurant. The one exception would be the bar area, which was more elegant/traditional.
- The deserts — we had several, and I would say mediocre on all, maybe even bland. That being said, however, every other part of the meal was delicious.
Aiello’s is located at 5202 N. Central Ave. in Uptown — 602.277.8700
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