Natalino Italian Restaurant

So first I have to start off saying, I never, never go out for Italian food. Being from a large Italian family it just never compares to what I can have at home. Had a cousin in town from New Jersey to surprise my dad for his 95th birthday. We picked this restaurant strictly based on our last name is Natalino. Arrived about 2 ish on a hot Saturday afternoon for a late lunch / early dinner. THe five of us were the only diners in the restaurant. Red flag, but I kept an open mind. The restaurant isn't very big with a small bar on one side and a semi open kitchen on the other. Drink and appetizer orders taken while we looked over the menu. Normal Americanized Italian offerings. Two eggplant parm, one chicken parm, a sausage and peppers over linguine and a spinach and mushroom ravioli with vodka sauce. Appetizers, a calamari and a bruschetta brought along with a basket of focaccia bread. Calamari had wonderful flavor with a very light breading, but it was a tad chewy. No points deducted because it did have great flavor. Bruschetta topped generously with finely diced tomato studded with lots of fresh garlic and basil. I only tasted the topping and it would be great on fresh pasta as a pomodoro sauce. The star of the show was the focaccia bread. Soft and studded with herbs, I could have made a meal of just the bread, this made my dining experience worth the trip.Entrees brought. My eggplant was thinly sliced, gently fried in seasoned bread crumbs served with a marinara penne. It was good, above average. It's really all I've ever ordered at an Italian restaurant for I don't make it at home. Husband said his sausage and peppers was good but he would have preferred red bell peppers to the green. The vodka cream sauce on the ravioli was outstanding and my SIL said she'd visit again just for that sauce. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to eat Italian, moderately priced, around $15-$20 a person. A value for fresh, restaurant quality food. Shoot the McD's in the same lot charge $15 for a meal. Restroom clean. Eat the focaccia, it's superb.

Love it here. It's become our go to place for exceptional Italian food. Always take the special. Tonight was neat and spinach cannelloni. It was delicious! Love the bruschetta. Better than any I have ever had. Husband had the veal Marsala. Nothing left. Can't wait to come back. I think we are regulars.

This little gem is INSANELY delicious!! The service we had from Francesco was great! He went over the menu and told us about the best and most popular items.This place has a family owned vibe with a casual ambiance. The tables were spread out and there was a nice looking full bar and patio seating outside.We had the calamari which was juicy and moist! They served us some bread which was like a rosemary garlic focaccia, which I wish I could have taken home with me! So good! For entrees we tried the cannelloni special which was delicious! Beef spinach and ricotta served in long pasta tubes and drenched in this yummy vodka sauce, 10/10! The veal Marsala and the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp were all winners too. We also tried the cannolis for dessert which were definitely yummy! Crunchy with the yummiest filling! Will be returning to try the lasagna & pistachio gelato Francesco!! If you want homemade Italian, go to Natalino's!

Went with my lunch group of 10. The service was excellent, and the food delicious!! I would certainly recommend you give this family owned and operated restaurant a try.

I stumbled upon this neighborhood gem recently. The pizza was delicious and the service was great too. The garlic bread appetizer was amazing - I had the nerve to order marinara on the side to dunk it. I wish the exterior looked less like a sports bar but that's my only gripe. Enjoy!

Natalino's is a long time multi-generation restaurant... a real fixture in North Central Phoenix. I've been here twice, and it was quiet both times midday. Last visit I had the meatball appetizer (w garlic bread). It was a nice little dish to share but not quite a meal for one. I took the (hand made) mushroom ravioli to go, and that was the perfect portion size for one. I spiced up the Alfredo sauce with black pepper and red pepper flakes. That made it a bit better.

This place is gooood! Did not expect it. You all need to try it!!! Wednesday before thanksgiving had to go out before we cook our asssses off tomorrow Drinks are expensive Food is reasonable, will be back to sure

Fabulous rigatoni that I now want at least three times a week Giggles The eggplant parmigiano was not a winner for my husband (Sicilian) it was too "soupy" for his taste. BUT the bread is soooo amazing infused with rosemary, I think. The staff is family so they take really good care of you and the food.

Everything was great. Greeting was nice and friendly. The amount of time to order and receive our meals was great. The atmosphere was excellent. The food was excellent! I will definitely be going back!

My husband and I enjoyed our evening at Natalino. The restaurant was spacious and comfortable with lots of seating and a large bar. The employees were attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. The bread tasted fresh, the veal was tender, and the pasta with clams was tasty. I would definitely be a returning customer.