Vito's Pizza & Italian Ristorante

Wow! Just had such a great meal, service and experience on a recent Sunday night at Vito's! We were warmly greeted by the hostess, promptly seated and received immediate attention from our server Maxwell who was just excellent. We ordered Caesar salads that were just perfect and 2 medium pizzas which turned out to be way more food than we were hungry for but yay for leftovers! The Veggie pizza was loaded (and I mean loaded) with a great assortment of veggies of course and it was just mouth watering. The Margarita Pizza was also very good. We loved the thin and crispy crust and how the pizza is cut in squares. I mean sometimes you want the large greasy fold over slices and other times, you want Vito's Italian style pizza! I'll definitely be back as I hear their lasagna and other pasta dishes are pretty amazing. Kudos to the whole team there especially our server Maxwell. He was just so pleasant and really good at his job.

I regret to inform potential diners that Vito's Authentic Italian Cuisine falls far short of its name. We sat at the six-person table right in the middle of the restaurant next to the side patio. We contacted the restaurant ahead of time to make a reservation, but they said it wasn't necessary because it wasn't busy. After arriving at Vito's we started to notice it was pretty busy and asked the staff how long it would be, they said at least 45 minutes to an hour. We figured it was busy, we wouldn't be upset even though we called ahead and were told something different. We finally got seated and waited about 10 minutes to get our alcohol, we didn't even place an order for 25 more minutes and then it took about 50 minutes to reach the table, about an hour and 20 for food. It then became evident that a significant portion of their menu consisted of frozen and prepackaged items, hardly living up to the promise of authentic Italian cuisine. From prepackaged cannoli shells to frozen boneless wings and mozzarella sticks, it's clear that freshness and quality are not priorities here. It's disheartening to learn that Vito's Authentic Italian Cuisine relies heavily on pre-cooked noodles and prepackaged items sourced from distributors. This not only compromises the dishes' freshness and quality but also questions the restaurant's commitment to authenticity and culinary excellence. The fact that even the noodles, a fundamental component of many Italian dishes, are precooked and reheated upon order is disappointing. It suggests a lack of attention to detail and a disregard for the nuances of Italian cuisine, where freshly cooked pasta is essential for achieving the desired texture and flavor.Additionally, the reliance on prepackaged items from distributors further detracts from the restaurant's claim of offering authentic Italian cuisine. It undermines the integrity of the menu and calls into question the restaurant's dedication to using fresh, high-quality ingredients in their dishes. It also makes you wonder what else might not be fresh. Overall, the revelation that Vito's relies on precooked noodles and prepackaged items is a significant disappointment and detracts from the dining experience. It's a big difference from the authentic, homemade Italian food that people expect and deserve from a restaurant bearing the name "Authentic Italian Cuisine." In addition to the disappointing discoveries about the main courses, the dessert selection at Vito's Authentic Italian Cuisine also leaves much to be desired. It's disappointing to discover that even iconic Italian desserts like cannoli shells are not made in-house, further undermining the restaurant's claim to authenticity. Additionally, the cheesecake, lava cake, and gluten-free lava cake are also sourced pre-made, depriving diners of the freshness and quality they expect from a supposedly authentic Italian dining experience. Overall, the reliance on prepackaged desserts serves as yet another indication of Vito's failure to deliver on its promise of genuine Italian cuisine.We could get into the operations side of things but as mentioned in previous comments, finding help from a manager might seem impossible around here.

Four of us shared a medium size spicy Sicilian as an appetizer. The crust is close to the thickness of thin crust in Chicago, but not quite thin enough, regardless it was very good. The meat was nice and spicy.One of us had the linguini pecatore and absolutely loved it. Another had the chicken Parmesan, and it was a monstrous portion, two large pieces of breaded chicken with pasta and marinara. It was delicious and enough for two people.Another of us had the warm harvest salad with chicken, and it was good but a little strange because it had a lot of sautéed vegetables on top of lettuce, which then wilted. We thought it was going to be cooked vegetables only. It was flavorful, however. The last entrée we tried, was the sausage stuffed chicken breast. It sounded much better than it was executed as the chicken was really dry most likely because they stuffed it with raw sausage and then cooked it and by the time the sausage filling was cooked The chicken breast was way over cooked. Perhaps if they made this with chicken thighs, it would stay more moist. They were willing to substitute broccolini for the pasta that came with this dish, and it was a very large portion and perfectly cooked crisp and still green with good garlic flavor.We sat outside and had a nice view of the sunset from our table. They do have overhead heaters and portable heaters, but neither of those were working. The service was extremely friendly and efficient. We will definitely return.

Skyy was a very attentive waitress. This place looks totally different from The Rosati days.The change was sterile and cold if you ask me in contrast to the warmer feeling a place like Rosati's had presented.I am Italian so I tend to prefer that warmer, family dinner table vibe. This restaurant does have a lunch specific menu. Great! Many choices from sandwiches to salads to pasta to pizza.I was in the mood for pasta so I did not try the pizza many have been raving about in these reviews. Perhaps I will try that next time.I watched as Skyy acknowledged regular patrons. This was a good sign, I thought. They keep coming back. ;-)The food was ready exceptionally fast. I was quite impressed. The spaghetti and meatballs I ordered was good. Not "like my grandmother used to make, fantastic," but tasty. It had just the appropriate amount of seasoning (was not overpowering). The meatballs were a little firmer than I usually experience with home made meatballs. It took a bit of effort and a bit more pressure with the knife than expected to cut them. I received a free appetizer for checking in on Yelp so I chose the garlic knots. Very tasty, but, as is typical of many Italian restaurants, they were all but drenched in butter & oil. I was asked if I would like a soda for the road which I appreciated. Quite courteous of Skyy. All in all, I would probably come back again sometime. Thanks for lunch, Vito's.

Really enjoy this pizza spot! Atmosphere is good but doesn't necessarily stand out. Servers are friendly, but can be a bit slower to get food out. The small caesar salad is a good starter. My favorite item on the menu is the BBQ Chicken pizza. I love how they have a personal size that's just perfect for lunch. Sandwiches are also good especially the Vito's Special with a honorary shout out to the Chicken Parm.

I recently dined at this fantastic Italian pizza place, and it exceeded all expectations. The lasagna was a delight - fresh, homemade, and bursting with flavor. The service was impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond. The house wine, reasonably priced, complemented the meal perfectly. A must-try for any Italian cuisine enthusiast!

Great service. However, I had to flag waitress down for drinks refill. Italian food is great. The ambiance is nice and relaxing. Recommend this restaurant.

We bought take out pizza and it was excellent! We can't wait to dine in and try some of their entrees! The sauce and toppings were wonderful!

Good food good service. Good gluten free crust. Definitely worth the ride from Scottsdale. I am celiac and had the gluten free pizza and it was good and no issues.

Tasty and great food. Worth of money to eat there. You earned it. The pasta and pizza were tasty and salad needs more dressing