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Caffe Boa on Mill

398 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

An original, casual, Euro-style bistro/wine bar! Located in the registered historic "Casa Loma" building in the heart of old town Tempe's Mill Avenue District. The ambiance includes hardwood flooring, original brick walls, and two large "European Garden" terraces for people watching. Wine Spectator has awarded Caffe Boa an Award of Excellence for the wine list which features over 450 bin selections, many wine flights, and over 50 by the glass choices. Outstanding and award winning cuisine from Italy, Croatia, and all around the Mediterranean has made Caffe Boa a Valley of the Sun favorite for over 15 years. Organic fare and is the focus with over 85% of the menu made from certified organic ingredients. Favorites include Agnolotti Boa (Raviolis filled with Portabella mushrooms), Cajun accented Voodoo Penne, and our fresh daily Fish specials. Come see why Caffe Boa is a Valley tradition!

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: 4th

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.8 out of 5 (110 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (56)
notable wine list (53)
great for outdoor dining (44)
neighborhood gem (43)
special occasion (41)
romantic (32)
good for groups (16)
hot spot (13)
great for lunch (11)
vibrant bar scene (9)
late-night find (7)

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Caffe Boa on Mill Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I'd read mixed reviews but really enjoyed the meal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/09/2010

(review submitted 03/11/2010)

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Review 2 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We waited 2 1/2 hours for our entrees. The meal was served in courses, but with huge waits in between each course, and no consideration for the fact that we needed to speed things up. We were very hungry, especially my 1 1/2 year old son who is typically amazingly well-behaved in restaurants. The poor child was so hungry and tired he finally just put his little head down on the table and cried. The waiter took 20 minutes just to bring the milk I had ordered for him. Frankly, we were all hungry and irritable by the end of the night. When you spend this much on a meal, you want to have an enjoyable dinner. The waiter seemed to be avoiding us rather than admitting this was a problem and trying to address it."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 3 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I selected Caffe Boa to celebrate Valentine's Day with my wife. My meal was very tasty, but her duck was cut in chunks instead of thin slices. It was noisier than we wanted, but that may have been a mismatch between our expectations and the ambience sought by the restaurant. I liked the decor and would probably have enjoyed the experience for lunch or a different occasion. I'll probably give them another chance to impress me, but will choose another event for my visit."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 4 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Despite its high prices and reputation as the best restaurant in Tempe, we found Caffe Boa not to be worth all the hype. The food was average: steaks not cooked to order (i.e. medium rare instead of well done), pasta that tasted like they threw the cardboard box in with it, salt brought to the table in a plastic cup. Moreoever, we waited over an hour to get our food and the wait staff was generally not knowledgeable about the menu offerings. The bar and ambience inside Boa is indeed very nice, although the outdoor seating is not as interesting. For all this, one has the pleasure of paying top price ($40/person for 2-courses w/out alcohol). There are plenty of great places to eat in Tempe...this is not one of them."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/08/2010)

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Review 5 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Unexpectedly great lunch on the patio. No street noise to bother us. Gracious service. I liked the simplicity of the lunch menu. The fresh food was a feast for the eyes and palate."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/08/2010)

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Review 6 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The butternut squash pasta was simply amazing. If you've not tried it; you must. The wine list and knowledge of the staff is spectacular so you won't go wrong pairing your meal with your wine...trust them. Our dinner was amazing and I can't think of anything they could do differently to make it a better experience. I also love the fact they locally grow their own produce to ensure we have the best quality available."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 7 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The atmosphere, food and service were great at brunch. We will go back soon!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/28/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 8 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was very good, altough kind of pricey, and our patio table was very nice. The service was just so-so. All in all, it was a pretty good experience."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/26/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 9 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food preparation / presentation was great. The service was excellent, and very helpful regarding wine recommendations. I will be a repeat guest."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 10 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food. In the past service was very slow, but this time it was better. Fish special was to die for!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 11 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"My husband and I looked forward to celebrating Valentines Day at Cafe Boa every year, unfortunately we will not be going back next year. We have dined at Cafe Boa several times and always had a great time and great food. That however was not the case a couple of weeks ago, when we arrived they did not honor our reservation time. We sat at the bar for 15 minutes until we finally decided to sit outside in order to be seated quicker. The menu was completely different, they now offer more pretty food. I use to love the dishes that Boa offered, classic meals, with their Mediterranean twist and distict taste. That however is no longer the case."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 12 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Caffe Boa on Mill Avenue has become my favorite restaurant in the Valley. The food and wine are fantastic. (Matter of fact I fell in love with a wine from Slovenia which you cannot purchase retail. Guess I have to go back to Caffe Boa!) Really fantastic place to go for a romantic evening or for weekend brunch."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 13 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Compared to previous visits, Cafe Boa must have changed chefs. The menu is still fit for a foodie but the execution was way off. My lobster pasta with a saffron cream sauce was sticky gooey and there wasn't an herb to be found. My husband's pork dish was bland and there isn't a real vegetable to be found anywhere on the menu. I'm sorry because we love the restaurant but we'll think twice about going back for a while."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 14 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Had a lovely meal at Boa, which is one of the nicer restaurants in this area of Tempe. Good wine list; nice outdoor dining area."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/10/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 15 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"They have recently changed the menu and it appears there were only about 5 items that were carried over from the old menu. One of these was the Voodoo Penne and it was changed slightly which unfortunately was for the worse. What used to be white solid chunks of chicken is now a mixture of shredded white and dark meat. I am not a fan of dark meat and unfortunately the dish is not what it used to be. The other items looked interesting but based on what I saw I much preferred the old menu."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 16 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"After enjoying the new Cafe Boa in Mesa I was wondering why I had never heard of the one on Mill. Now I know why. While the food was good the service was awful and there isn't a bottle of wine for under $50 on the menu. Simply rediculous!"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/10/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 17 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Overall it was fine. A bit spendy, esp wine. I think they could offer more than a small piece of bread, esp since they are providing some good dips/sauces to go with. I do appreciate organic & local products."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 18 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great spot for a long relaxing dinner. I would not recomend if you want to get out of there within an hour. Our main dishes took over 45 min to be served. Other than that, I was very impressed with service and quality of food/drink."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 19 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We dined early (4:30)because we had to be somewhere else at 6. Still it surprised us that our waiter disappeared for a while after leaving our salads. He did apologize saying he had staff meeting. Wow, we felt special! We both had the lamb with bee pollen. It was the toughest lamb I've ever had and the bee pollen did nothing for the lamb. On the upside or
Caesar Salad was fresh and the dressing was not over powering. The waiter was very attentive
after his meeting and he introduced us to a delicious Malbec. We didn't have the heart to tell him how bad the lamb was."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/10/2010

(review submitted 02/13/2010)

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Review 20 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good food for good value....good wine....fish special excellent.
Duck breast was good as well...although not medium rare....cool center.
Nice ambiance, but noisy inside."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 21 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The steak was gritty. The pasta dishes were the best."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/07/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 22 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was good and the restaurant is lovely. The only thing that was not up to par was that I had made a reservation for lunch since it was a birthday. We were seated at a two-top in a corner which didn't seem very nice for a res. And, since the birthday was mentioned, it would have been nice to have a little cupcake or candy treat"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 23 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful food, excellent service...best meal we had during our week in AZ."

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 24 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The service was slow, the food was not warm when served. The entree were nit impressive. They were out of the appetizer that I requested was sold out and they had only recently opened. I tried to call two times to change my reservation time but now one answered. I will never go back there.....I was there on 2/2/10."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 25 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Recently the executive chef at this restaurant changed and I no longer am a fan of the food. The menu looks enticing but food profiles were not well balanced, too much salt, and food presentation was no longer desirable. Caffe Boa, while not known for their Middle Eastern or Greek cuisine, used to have the best hummus in town. It was always offered with bread right when you arrived. After the chef change, the worst tragedy is that the hummus is just not that good, in fact it was terrible, too thin, and it had a horrible after taste. This was a real disappointment because I had previously had fantastic experiences at this restaurant and now I cannot see myself paying the asking prices for such low quality food."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 26 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The new chef has redone a lot of the recipes and they are wonderful, mostly by removing a lot of the cream from the recipes. This allows some of the flavors that get lost in the cream sauces to shine and really add some unique flavors that are missed at places that just pile on the fat. Caffe Boa continues to impress with their wine list and locally sourced food."

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 27 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We had a great experience at the Caffe Boa. I will diffently recommend this place to my friends. Our waitor was so helpful and very personial. Thanks Phyllis"

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 28 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The chef was delightful and more than willing to accommodate our special needs. Imaginative menu. Outstanding meal."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 29 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The restaurant is not noted for speed, but the service and food were good. Definitely a European-feel to the place as noted by the relaxed pace that you would find outside of the U.S. If you're in a hurry or looking for the traditional hour-long lunch, go elsewhere. If you have time to spend in quality conversation and your stomach isn't growling too badly, give Caffe Boa a try."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 30 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our server was very cogenial and helpful. He was very pleasant and made us feel welcomed and demonstrated patience in going over the menu as well as checking up on our needs, etc."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 31 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Service was outstanding, appetizer was the best i've ever had (hand pulled mozerella) entree was delicious (diver scallops), wine list was impressive and the bread pudding was TO DIE FOR!! I can't wait to go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 32 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great location, great setting and great ambiance. Food was very good, but not great."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/21/2010)

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Review 33 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food is delicious with the revamped organic/local/slow food concept. It is consistently good and friendly."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 01/20/2010)

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Review 34 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The wait for our main dish was over an hour...many tables left having never received their main course. The claim was that the kitchen had been "slammed" due to a packed night of marathon runners all wanting pasta - however similar reviews have been listed on yelp for other nights as well. If a restaurant can't handle a full house then they shouldn't seat so many people...."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 35 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"My wife and I used to frequent the Caffe Boa when it was at it's original location on Mill, and even after it moved to it's current location. It became a very special place for us, as we traditionally went there on our anniversary every year. This year we decided that we would not go back anymore. The new "chef" and "owner" have changed the menu and have taken away menu items that we loved for 7 years. Now Caffe Boa is changing with the Mill Avenue scene - going in a corporate direction. There must be rich ASU students, because when my wife & I went there, we (and others) were grateful for places like Caffe Boa that made great food affordable. Now it's just fair food at Scottsdale prices. Unfortunately, they've changed for the worst!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 36 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"As always, a great meal at Caffe Boa. The new chef has taken it up a notch. The restaurant was busy even though we were eating early. Be sure to put a request for inside or outside dining in your comments when making a reservation."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 37 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The menu was very promising however everything just missed the mark. Bread was slightly stale, soup a little oversalted, pasta just a little too al dente. Lovely atmosphere and a wonderful staff. Hope this was just an off night because we wanted to love this place."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/10/2010)

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Review 38 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Small quantities and over-priced. Service is average at best. Cafe Boa in Ahwatukee is much better. I was disappointed and won't go back."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/07/2010

(review submitted 01/09/2010)

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Review 39 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Another fantastic night at Caffe Boa. The food coming from Payton's kitchen continues to get more and more exciting and innovative with the same attention to details and classic flavors as always. This time, the service matched the food as they are really beginning to get things right in the front of the house as well."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 40 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent food, menu is always changing. Brunch entrees were nicely done and the bottomless mimosa/champagne/bellini bar was great!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 41 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"a Tempe gem with a new chef, improved menu and fantastic service"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 42 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our first visit and we had 2 children with us and our waitress (and the kitchen) bent over backward to accommodate the eating issues! The adults thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 43 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was great before, but with the new chef, it's even better. We loved everything we tried and were happy to see that they were using local ingrediants. Great service too, they were very flexible about making anything my four year old wanted."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 44 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was good and well-prepared. A couple of dishes (e.g., fried chicken) were a little bland. Wait staff is impressive. All know food and their menu and give good, attentive, but not overbearing service. A good experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 45 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We love Caffe Boa, especially for special occasions. The menu is diverse and the food is wonderful!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/13/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 46 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I've been to Cafe Boa many times before for dinner and for happy hour so when I was put in charge of making arrangements for my friend's birthday, I thought Sunday brunch at Cafe Boa was an excellent idea. I brought in a party of 12. There was miscommunication about the size of our group. I was told we could smoke on the patio by the server and then management told us we could not. Our table was not ready at the time of our reservation. The portion of food on the plates for brunch were very small. The server was overwhelmed (understaffed?) therefore he could not keep up with drink orders. We were very disappointed."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/13/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 47 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We went as a group and shared many of the dishes. They were all fantastic! The service was good on the food side. They took their time a couple of times with the wine, but barely noticeable. They pride themselves on the food and they should it was great! The 'all-male' waiter staff was pleasing to our female guests, young but cute they told me. I enjoyed the experience overall very much."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/10/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 48 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Beautiful restaurant in a great location. Super friendly staff. Sparkling Christmas tree and good food. I can't say enough about it.....we thoroughly enjoyed dining with friends there and would definitely go back!"

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/10/2009

(review submitted 12/12/2009)

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Review 49 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Brunch menu had a wonderful twist on some classics. Delicious!"

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 50 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Overall the restaurant is very beautiful but the service was extremely slow. It took over 1 hour for dinner to arrive, the food was barely warm and serving sizes of 2 identical dishes was significantly different."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 51 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent food and service, an overall awesome experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 52 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The new menu was rather bland. Both raviolis we tried were decent at best. Liked the old menu much better. Also saw two groups leave because they had not received their food in a timely manner. Our food was on time, but was very disappointing. Not deserving of 20$/item."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/22/2009)

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Review 53 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Gourmet food, fantastic ambiance, negligent service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/18/2009

(review submitted 11/20/2009)

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Review 54 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We had made advanced reservations due to the size of our group. Our reservation was for 7:30 p.m. but we finally got everyone sitted by 7:45 p.m. Upon arrival, I advised the hostess and our assigned server that we were in a tight schedule and wanted as much as possible to expedite the service. Unfortunately, after placing our orders with the server, it took almost one hour before the main entrees were served to our table. When our food was finally served clost to 9:00 p.m. the food was not in any way of high quality and a disappointment. In fact, I had to apologize to my guests for the slow service and food quality. Our group included board members and executive management of a very large financial institution in AZ."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/17/2009

(review submitted 11/19/2009)

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Review 55 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My THIRD visit to Caffe Boa in as many weeks. The food is delicious, the wait staff is attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is unlike anything else on Mill - exposed brick and beautiful photography - and good lighting!"

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/16/2009

(review submitted 11/18/2009)

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Review 56 for Caffe Boa on Mill

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"All organic! What do you want more?! Really tasted fresh and gooooood!
I loved their homemade hummus, service was very good too! Thanks!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/18/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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