Joes Italian Restaurant in Arizona

"Very nice and affordable. Felt long for service, but they had a nice crowd and I had my hungry 6 year-old with me to make the wait feel longer. I was disappointed in the pasta sampler, the way it is served (smothered in sauce and covered with cheese), although good, made it hard to tell what I was eating. My daughter had the Chicken Parm which was generously portioned, delicious, and had a pleasing presentation. The Bread/Rolls.... I will return just for them. Soft, fluffy, great flavor and with a pleasing crispy exterior. Highly recommend"

"This place is A Must-Try Spot for Comforting Italian Food My husband and I recently had lunch at Joe’s Italian Restaurant, and we were both seriously impressed. It’s a cozy, family-owned place with a really welcoming atmosphere, the kind of restaurant where you immediately feel at home. The staff were all super friendly and made us feel taken care of from the moment we walked in. We started with their complimentary bread and butter, and honestly, even that was amazing. The bread was warm and fluffy with a nice crust, and the butter was soft and flavorful, simple, but done right. For our mains, my husband ordered the Chicken Marsala, and it was perfect for him since he loves mushrooms. The chicken was tender, and the sauce had so much flavor without being too heavy. He kept saying how good it was after every bite. I went with the Meatball Parm because I saw a bunch of great reviews about it and they were right. It was meaty, cheesy, and just really satisfying. The kind of dish that makes you want to take your time and enjoy every bite. We also shared a Supreme Pizza, and it was another hit. You could tell the dough was hand-kneaded it had that nice chew and crispness and the mozzarella was clearly fresh. Everything about it tasted homemade and thoughtful. For dessert, we split the cannoli, and it was so good. Crunchy shell, creamy filling, not too sweet just right. And it was big enough for two people to share, which was a nice surprise. One thing that stood out to us was the portion sizes. Every dish was generous, and we definitely left full (with leftovers!). It’s the kind of place where you really get your money’s worth. If you’re looking for comforting, delicious Italian food in a friendly, laid-back setting, Joe’s Italian is definitely worth checking out. We’ll be back for sure!"

"Small locally owned Italian restaurant. Appears newly remodeled and simple but neat decorations. Generous portions leaving enough to take home for the following day. Chicken Marsala sauce was outstanding. Lasagna was hot and flavorful but could have used a bit more meat in the sauce. Garlic bread was unique in that the crust reminded me of a croissant."

"This mom and pop restaurant was great! Mom was the chef and her two sons were our servers. They are very friendly and prompt with service. The place itself is super clean and very cute and cozy. Portion sizes were huge and the prices were extremely reasonable. We had calamari, a house salad, spaghetti, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken parmesan. The spaghetti with meat sauce was super tasty and actually had chunks of hamburger meat. The meatballs were about the size of a lemon. The chicken parmesan had two cutlets of chicken. The salad was fresh and crisp, and the blue cheese dressing was delicious."

"Nice little spot with a good looking menu and comfortable ambiance. I had a Italian and they put it in pizza oven to melt cheese etc. A side salad with Italian dressing went great with the sandwich. I recommend and will return."

"I give it a generous four overall. The outside is deceptive but the interior is nice. Tip.... Don't sit by the door. Server was very good. The biggest problem was the past was way overcooked and like mush. I had the chicken Marsala while my wife had the chicken piccata. Both had decent flavor although somewhat plain despite the too overcooked pasta. The chicken was abundant and tender. The sauce is super creamy and with the overcooked pasta lost its appeal. I know each restaurant adds their own touch to these dishes so the character of the plate can differ greatly. We ate at the Joe's in Carlsbad NM a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it giving it 5-stars. Looking at other reviews, the same dish is seen with different colors/shades of sauce which tells me the kitchen is still (hopefully) trying to get it right. Overall no real complaints that would prevent us from giving it another shot. The Calzone another table had looked amazing. I may have to try it next time. I hope they take this feedback to heart because this restaurant really does have a lot of potential."

"Party of 10 handled professionally. Pizza was huge and incredibly delicious. So was the steak and cheese and the meatballs and spaghetti? Thanks for a great job."

"I came from Utah for a visit and ate at this place as I heard the food is good. The food IS good. So delicious. The breadsticks are the best I ever had and the chicken picata is so tasty! Portions are big and service was great. I'm sad I can't take this place back to Utah with me."