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Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Discover Amaro! Be prepared to enjoy what may very well be described as "sensory-overload" as you experience a variety of alternatives for your dining, noshing and imbibing pleasure. Starting with aromas from our wood-fired oven baking our featured Neopolitan-style pizza to the display behind the Charcuterie and Mozzarella Bar offering the finest in fresh, cured meats and cheeses prepared to order. Join us in our upscale, spacious dining room or enjoy a glass of wine in our comfortable and enticing lounge. Furnished with over-stuffed couches and providing clear unobstructed views of three large HD TV's. Vino Lounge is the perfect environment for comfort, conversation and consumption of fine wine, spirits and congenial ambience.
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We look forward to introducing you to our upscale elegance where we welcome everyone from casual to formal. Our staff is committed to pleasing your palate and making each visit memorable!
35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(13)
- good for groups(9)
- special occasion(8)
- vibrant bar scene(7)
- kid-friendly(6)
Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good local resto
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We wanted to like Amaro because it is less than 15 min from our home. The friendly server attended to all of our needs quite efficiently and our meal was very good. We started with the fried calamari and spinach salad which the server recommended sharing (it was quite generous) although the squid was a little crisper than i like. We both had the halibut with a white bean and tomato succotash, which was excellent. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked and the beans were a tasty and unusual accompaniment. I should also mention that the bread was fresh and crusty and it was served with some nice olive oil.
The value was good and we would not hesitate to return."
The value was good and we would not hesitate to return."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So good we came back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful find in Northern Scottsdale...LOVE it will definitely be back when we are back in PHX."
Dined on 2/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
GREAT Spot for business dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a wonderful choice for our group we had a wonderful dinner and the service was excellent. It was so good in fact we went back a couple of days later on our own.
Wonderful, wonderful food."
Dined on 2/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice surprise in the neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed a nice family meal. Food was tasty. Generous portion size (especially for the desserts.) Our server was engaging and helpful. Fun night for all. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Especially great pizza and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Especially great pizza and seafood! Meatballs are also outstanding but my absolute favorite menu item is the Kantak Chop salad. Amaro's is great for any occasion from a romantic dinner for two to a family-style dinner with kids in tow."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service with very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service with very friendly staff"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
very disappointed. We used
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very disappointed. We used to come here but It's been a while since we have been back and now there most likely wont be a next time.i could tell that everyone was a little shocked at the menu. Pretty limited but VERY Expensive.we ordered calamari. We got cardboard texture drowning in a garlic butter sauce- sent it back. My kids pizza came out and the crust was burned. My father orderd a bowl of minestrone soup. It looked like a 4oz serving in a 24 oz bowl. We joked that it was someone's leftovers from the next table. Oh wait- there was no one else there. My mother ordered the rigatoni bolognese- no flavor."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The pizza was excellent; the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The pizza was excellent; the thin crust cooked in wood-fired ovens produced a perfect consistency and a delightful flavor. The pasta dish we ordered (gnocchi) was fine, but nothing great. So we recommend going for the pizza and the wine."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
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Review 9 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent. The pizzas are nice portions and quite tasty. The tagliatelle was hearty and the pasta was homemade. The waiter was really nice and enthusiastic. We had never eaten there before, so I'm not sure if it's always this busy. We had to wait 15 minutes for our 7:30 reservation and then were seated next to a large group of pre-prom? Teenage girls. Not the best. But the live music coming from the bar was great! We would try it again when in town as the food we delicious."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not just a pizza joint. Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not just a pizza joint. Great ambiance, excellent, fresh food and the evening I was there good music - loud, but good."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great, but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, but the service needs improvement. We were treated as an afterthought by our waiter. They ran out of bread for dinner on Valentines Day! The manager was very matter-of-fact about it and completely non-apologetic. In all honesty, it may just been a bad day for them, but it would have been better if the manager would have at least acted like he cared."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The drive was worth it.Individual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The drive was worth it.Individual portions not over done, great job!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our party of 6 each enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of 6 each enjoyed our dinner. Everything came out hot. Portions were more than adequate. Will definitely come back."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food! Not what you
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome food! Not what you would think when you pull up to the place (in a strip mall). Very cool place, and even kid-friendly for a late night meal."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After three nights in Phoenix/Scott
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After three nights in Phoenix/Scottsdale and going out to eat at " chain type " restaurants that were loud and noisy, we found Amaro and nice alternative. Great food, wonderful and friendly service, and a place where we could actually carry on a conversation at the table."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasantly Surprised!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a GREAT time here. It is an elegant/contemporary setting, nice but not stuffy. It is dressed down fine dining. The food was fantastic. Our server, Jamie, was amazing. I have already told people to go here. I will be back soon."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this place..... Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this place.....
Service is wonderful, food is delicious and priced fairly.
Live music is a plus......
Owner is really nice!"
Service is wonderful, food is delicious and priced fairly.
Live music is a plus......
Owner is really nice!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't go
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentines day not the night to go there. Understaffed and not enuf serving dishes. Jamie kept telling us us food was coming but he lied. It took 1 1/2 hrs to receive our food. Wrong wine glasses. Not enuf help for the evening"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very understaffed for Valentines
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very understaffed for Valentines Day. Ran out of special early, services was poor. Staff was in blue jeans and un tucked, random shirts. More like a bar than a restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 20 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great and varied Italian menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great and varied Italian menu - gnocchi to die for! Excellent waitress who was very knowledgeable and attentive. A tad bit on the noisy side with the live band in the bar but we were still able to carry on an intimate conversation. Will definitely go back!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 21 for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Tomatoes not ripe on caprese
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tomatoes not ripe on caprese salad, mozzarella hard. Pizza like leather. Disappointed."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic