Fabio On Fire | Pizzeria Italiana

This was my second time at Fabio's. It's amazing every time! This cute place is tucked away and when you step inside, you're transported to Italy. Hands down best Italian in Peoria and maybe even Phoenix. I've never had a bad dish here. The lasagne was layers of flavors and the ravioli are butternut squash in a sage cream sauce with prosciutto. It was perfection. Worth the drive from anywhere in the valley!!

Authentic Italian! Our party of four enjoyed the fine service-- not rushed, with perfect course pacing. Erika was attentive and responsive to our every question and request. We started with the complimentary bread plus olive oil/balsamic vinegar to dredge our bread through, and an appitizer of calamari fritti, then butternut squash ravioli, salciccia e fungi, pear salad, strawberry salad, and a pizza with sausage and mushrooms. Everything was delicious, the sauces rich and co plex... excellent! We will return and highly recommend.

Tried Fabio's for the first time. I definitely understand the hype. The artesian style sandwiches and bread were amazing. The serving size is also pretty large and very shareable. Really small restaurant mostly meant for takeout but definitely worth the trip. They also had a ton of gelato flavors which just looked amazing. Next time we're going to try dessert.

Delicious and authentic! Highly recommend the Capricciosa pizza. Great crust (my favorite part). The desserts are HUGE, I was not expecting that 🤯 The young man that brought us bread and water was highly attentive. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely go back!

Went there with 6 people , had a great time, just a little slow getting started with the service had to wait a while for a sever to come to us and we were the 1st people there at 4pm and 3 people where standing around the register doing nothing because no one else was there. Food was absolutely fantastic, A#1, nice atmosphere and waiter was very nice and had a good sense of humor. We will definitely go back

This is a great italian restaurant. Really great. It is crowded, loud, and the tables are crowded as close to each other as possible - maybe even more so! Recipes went after complex flavors - savory and sweet - and nailed them. The arugula salad with pear, toasted almonds was exceptional. Light, but almost no "bitterness" from the arugula without being too sweet. We also had the short rib ravioli, and the butternut squash ravioli. Both were really good, but the squash ravioli was best. Savory with sage, but sweet and rich without being overwhelmingly so. Really, really good. Even the iced tea was incredible. Finally, we got a reservation on a saturday night, at 4:00 for 7:00. Very crowded and we sat on the patio. Only reason atmosphere was a 4 was the chairs were really hard. But honestly, not too important. Oh... wit salad, 2 meals, iced tea, and a desert (Tiramisu) bill was $70.00 (before tip). WHAT??!? Really reasonable pricing and still exceptional food? Definitely go to this place - you will go back!

Fabio On Fire is delicious! Homemade pasta and pizza dough make this restaurant special. It's very nice inside, and perfect for a date night, or dinner out with friends. They recommend reservations, and on a Thursday night they had a few tables open, but Saturday evening definitely requires a reservation! The prices for the pasta plates were in the $20-$25 range. Pizzas are a bit less expensive. Same prices as Olive Garden, but all homemade, and SO MUCH BETTER!! The gelatos are delicious and so are the other desserts. You won't regret planning ahead for a great night out!

My husband and I chose Fabio On Fire because of the great rating, and it did not disappoint. The bread with olive oil & vinegar was a great start. The calamari appetizer was yummy. We both got pasta dishes despite how yummy the wood fired oven pizzas looked & we both loved our handmade pasta dishes! I'm confident it wouldn't matter what you ordered...its all delicious. We shared a shared a double dipped canolli (half chocolate chips & half pistachio). Everything was made with love, you could taste it. We were both happy with this choice, made reservations online giving us no wait. Great place for date night! Thank you!

The food was amazing, everything felt so authentic. The menu is in Italian (with helpful translations), which added to the charm. I had the lobster ravioli, affogato, and tiramisu... wow. We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Fabio on Fire! TikTok: @alainaater

Hubby was looking for places we hadn't tried in the area and found this Italian restaurant not too far from home. We arrived at 4...they open at 4...and were the first ones seated. When you first walk in, it doesn't look too big, but after looking around, there were a few different seating areas (including outside). The pizza oven is front and center, plus the kitchen is open, so we were able to see the chef cooking. When we sat down, we were immediately brought Italian bread with olive oil/balsamic for dipping. So good!!!! Our server, Maurizio, was funny and friendly. I ordered the Gnocchi Bolognese...the gnocchi were like tiny pillows, literally melting in my mouth. The sauce was wonderful and the gnocchi so light, it was delicious! Hubby got the Lasagna, which he adored. The sauce tasted like Nonna's been cooking it all day and the pastas were definitely so fresh. We decided to try one of the pizzas, so ordered the Salsiccia E Funghi Pizza to go. We each tried a taste of it after getting home and am so glad we did. Since it was an early dinner, have a feeling we'll be digging into the pizza a little later...LOL! We're really looking forward to coming back soon!!

Today was our first time getting pizza from Fabio's. It was horrible. The crust was burnt as well as the entire bottom of the pizza. I guess it's a good thing I didn't select well done when ordering or the entire pie would have been black. If that wasn't bad enough, when you picked up the slice to eat the crust was so flimsy all of the cheese and pepperoni fell off onto the plate. Save yourself the trouble and select a different pizza place. Save yourself

Came in for some gelato without friends. Their flavors are so yummy and elevated, without being too sweet. The cups are smaller, but they do not level the gelato across the top, but they top it off with a heaping mound of gelato. Service always just as sweet. Highly recommend their pizza and paninis. They will make you paninis to go so you may make your own creations at home.

Tried Fabio's for the first time. I definitely understand the hype. The artesian style sandwiches and bread were amazing. The serving size is also pretty large and very shareable. Really small restaurant mostly meant for takeout but definitely worth the trip. They also had a ton of gelato flavors which just looked amazing. Next time we're going to try dessert.

We were craving Italian and found Fabio On Fire on Yelp. Since we'd never been there before, we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, and with the nice weather, we chose to sit outside. The tables were a bit close together, and there wasn't much in the way of decor, but it had a relaxed vibe. Our server was super busy--seemed like he was handling all the tables--but he was still really attentive. We ordered the Calamari Fritti with Zucchini, Lobster Ravioli, Salsiccia E Funghi Pizza, and Capricciosa Pizza, plus some gelato for dessert. The calamari was a little small and crunchier than we expected, but everything else was delicious and nicely plated. Glad we found this place--definitely coming back to try more!

My buddy and I stopped by Fabio on Fire | Pizzeria Italiana for dinner. Located in a shopping center, parking won't be a problem. The name of their restaurant makes me think of the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Fabio commercials back in the day. IYKYK. Fabio was definitely on fire. Service (4.5/5): We were seated close to the open kitchen and our waitress did a great job throughout. She was friendly, checked in on us, and gave us recommendations when we asked. She's also a Michigan fan so you know that's a winner in my book. Ambiance (3.5/5): Pretty much a traditional neighborhood Italian restaurant. What I expected in the 'burbs. There aren't a ton of tables but it's homey and welcoming. Drinks (N/A): I had an Arnold Palmer so not much to report here. Food (4/5): I had the braised rib ravioli which was delicious. The braised rib and the pasta were tender and the pasta sauce was creamy. They complimented each other well. My only complaint is that the portions size was relatively small and overpriced for what you get. But still delicious. I finished things off with the gelato where I was able to pick two flavors. I went with the watermelon and the cookies and cream. The watermelon was delicious and you can never go wrong with cookies and cream. Perhaps my favorite ice cream flavor of all time. If you're looking for a solid Italian meal in Peoria, get lit at Fabio on Fire!

Service was slow at first, but they corrected the issue relatively quickly. Food was good. My husband especially enjoyed the cannoli. Wasn't impressed with the charcuterie board. Pizza was good. We will be back.

This was our third visit and we've been pleased each time! The food is truly authentic and house made which is hard to come by these days. We are big fans of the gnocchi bolognese and the tagliatelle bolognese. Our kids love the pizza of course. Service can be slightly scattered but overall everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Only reason not 5 stars is that the seating is a bit crowded and the consistency of the gnocchi has been variable - from the best I've ever had to moderately good. Nevertheless a go to spot for our family!

I made a reservation for 2 of us for a Friday dinner. Best way to kick off the weekend and distress. It was so so hard to choose what to eat, everything looks so good from the menu. I showed up right on time for the reservation and they were not ready. I had to wait 10 mins, no problem. My friend was late anyways. When I sat in the other room with the bar, it was very cute and cozy. Read the menu again until my friend got here. I ordered an ice tea and beef short ribs raviolis and butternut sauce. They give you complementary bread & butter. Ravioli Al Brasato (Short-Rib Ravioli) - Braised short-rib ravioli with a buttercream sage sauce. WOW, I want a second order of this amazing dish. I got hazelnut gelato for my dessert. YUM! Service was ok. Friendly when you can get their attention.

I conspicuously noticed that was indeed Fabio spinning pizza dough near the wood fired oven upon entering. I immediately had the sentient to know I wanted pizza. Quick glance at the pizza menu and we ordered the Americano pizza. I thought the pizza may have been a little undercooked. It lacked crisp on the outside, and was a little floppy in the core. I did enjoy the pasta dish. House made pasta is unequally always a treat. The sausage was flavoured delicious. Decent Italian food overall. Solid 4 stars imo.

Had the seafood Cipionno. Wow!! Excellent Salad was delicious Service amazing Server was Joe.

We came for the Pizza and were pleasantly surprised. I would easily put this near the top of the pizza and Italian restaurants in the Phoenix area. The server was very attentive and it truly was a great location. This will be one of our new favorite places for Pizza and Pasta.

We went here while visiting our daughter in Arizona. And all I can say is wow the pizza was amazing. Everything here was outstanding. And the service was top notch. Ask your waiter what do they recommend. And just wow you'll be blown away. It was really busy, so that's another sign that this place rocks. Please if you're visiting Arizona it's a must go to place .

First visit and had know of them from TV show "Check Please Arizona" Atmosphere was neat and authentic. Pizza oven was cool and in plain sight. Unfortunately they were out of my wine choice from the list. Pizza did not meet expectations crust was thin and soggy and seemed rushed out. Server was prompt and courteous. Others in our group loved the lasagna. Do think they deserve another shot. Will try again sometime.

My husband and I came In tonight for a date night, we were recommended by another couple and I am glad we listened. The service was great, food delicious and usually we dont eat dessert but we saw a cake at another table and asked our waitress to get us the same one and it was so good! Very chill atmosphere and fresh Italian food, we finished off with a shot of limoncello to digest as I read its common in Italy. Definitely coming back here.

Great pizza, nice selection of wine and loved the patio seating. We had a couple of different pizzas to try and all were excellent. Our server was nice but a little forgetful at times but still a good dining experience. Would certainly come back again when in town.

Really good margherita pizza and that spinach ravioli is absolutely amazing -- it was delicious and it arrived hot and stayed hot. I found that so refreshing, since lots of restaurants, even the more expensive ones, serve pasta dishes lukewarm.

Food was not that good and very expensive for what you get. We got the lasagna and lobster ravioli and the flavors and textures weren't right.

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I have to say the experience here was truly one that reminded me of Italy (I've never been). The ambiance was dim light and dark wood tables giving a romantic vibe. The bread that came out to the tables was delicious, though a bit cold. However, the extensive wine selection and main dish made up for it. The lamb chop special I got was excellent. Seasoned well, cooked perfectly medium, tender, and the potato's just the same.

Saturday night and the place was full. Family style not super loud, but very busy. Service was friendly. The food WOW delicious! I got the lasagna and wow what a flavor. Pricy but worth it

Another great dinning experience at this little Italian gem. This place offers quality food at an affordable price. They've expanded since initially opening which helps with availability. During busy weekend hours, reservations may be needed.

They make great food here. I had them cater for my high school graduation party a few years back. I like coming here, it's just far from where I live. When I do go, I am a huge fan of their short rib ravioli and CESCO salami piccante sandwich.

Food-amazing. Strawberry salad was good, but dressing maybe too sweet. Bruschetta Moderna so incredibly fresh! Had a pizza (gotta try house specialty at any restaurant) and loved it. Crust was flavorful, toppings were great. Lobster ravioli was yummy. Cannoli was perfect. Service-great. They were busy, so while not prompt, service was sincere. Alisha, our server, was a joy to talk to and very helpful with the menu. Decorating-nice. Walls felt slightly incomplete, like they had a little more decorating to do.

The food was amazing but the server ruined the experience.. hacking was clearly sick.. no plate pick up forgot wine i had yo go get ir. no offer of parm for pasta . Food was great but please hope for a diff server

My husband and I tried Fabio on Fire Friday night and we were so impressed! What a hidden little gem! We have lived here for over 4 years and never new it existed right down the road from us. The food was delicious! The ambiance was great, the service was awesome and the prices were reasonable! We have found our new date night spot!

Great Pizza baked in their Pizza oven just like in Italy. Arencini and butternut squash are to die for. Dog friendly patio and great atmosphere.

Unbelievable... I had an idea of the sandwich that I wanted and it's like they went into the depths of my heart and found my favorite things and created the most delicious sandwich. A small strawberry gelato to go and I am hooked. From the moment you walk in it is just this quaint little restaurant that just glows with welcome. Smiles from the moment I walk into the moment I left. I can't believe it took me so long to find this place.

Very, very good food. The only problem is trying to decide what to order as there are so many selections! Pastries and gelato are also stars! Go hungry!!

Decided to check this place out. I'm SO glad I made a reservation because it was poppin'! After getting seated, our waitress didn't come by for about 20 min. It was busy. The shrimp appetizer was delicious!!! Also my pasta with seafood was great, just know it has a little kick to it. My wife had the deep fried raviolis and she wanted more. The only thing I could say was the service was a little slow, only cause it was busy. Our waitress was great and very friendly.

Family owned operations. I read some reviews on YELP and decided to give it a try. The reviews were really spot on. We went for the pizza but did not order any once we read the pasta selections. We had Arancini which was awesome and bruschetta. Arancini was amazing the bruschetta was good. We also ordered three pasta dishes. All three were amazing. We got the gnocchi, the ravioli with pink sauce and the sausage and broccoli pasta! The pre-meal bread service was really good as well. They offered Coke products which is always a 1 star add!

my absolute favorite Italian in AZ. Has as good, if not better than every other Italian restaurant in AZ. Atmosphere is top notch, service has been great every time. Can get a little busy at times but this is a must go to in Arizona.

Back in the day I had seen Fabio On Fire on check please Arizona on PBS and have since wanted to try it! A friend and I happened to be in the neighborhood so this was our chance! Got seated right away got there a little after opening so there was a decent amount of people but nothing crazy. We waited quite a while to have someone come over to our table.....there apparently was a conversation on who had our table (which is always pleasant to overhear within earshot ) so the server who I guess won the coin toss was friendly but very scattered in fact I don't know exactly what they did since someone else brought out our food and we had to wave him down for our check. FOOD California seared sea scallops were very good lightly breaded which was surprising but tasty none the less served on a tasty hummus. Bianca Parma pizza which was buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula and shaved Parmesan.....let's just say they don't skimp on ingredients it was piled with prosciutto and everything seemed very fresh a little difficult to eat with all of the toppings but it was good, I wasn't salivating but it was a solid pizza. I don't know what was going on with the service probably a one off, if I happened to be in the neighborhood I would probably go back but I'm not going to go out of my way.

I have been here twice now and both times did not disappoint. The service is great the ambience definitely Italian and the food is very solid. I've lived in Vegas for the past 6 years and had some amazing Italian and this is right up there. By far my favorite restaurant in Phoenix since I moved here. The Napoleon Pizza cooked in a wood fire oven is excellent The lasagna was so delicious I have ordered it both times I have came. My wife had the cioppino which I tried and it was also some of the best I've ever had. Prices are very reasonable I highly recommend this restaurant.

We had a delightful culinary experience! I The homemade pasta, wine, bruschetta, pizza,calamari, and bread were all delicious. The high quality cuisine was this restaurant's dedication to authentic Italian food. While the ravioli servings may have been small, it seems like everything else more than made up for it. It's always great to find a restaurant that excels in so many aspects of the dining experience! There is ample parking and the two patios were quite attractive.

Delicious. Absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients. I tried the veggie sandwich with the vegan Mayo, absolutely amazing! I came here with my toddler and we loved everything! Can't wait to go back!

Best food ever happy Mother's Day! Delicious fantastic this is a good dinner. I'm happy.

The best Italian food in our West valley. Heather it's pizza, lasagna, or a pasta, this place is worth the visit

This place is super cute for a date night. Restrooms are very clean and staff is super Nice. The food was amazing, everything we had was delicious, I also love that they make their own pasta. Would definitely recommend this place our favorite was the pesto gnocchi. The ravioli was good but it Does have a strong sage flavor. The lasagna was amazing that was also One of our favorites.

The gelato is amazing. I have been to Italy several times, but could never find gelato of the same quality and consistency here in the US. The sandwiches are great too

Food was decent. Dinner meals came out luke-warm. Waitress never checked on us after the food arrived- until we asked another server for bread. Drinks are over priced. Ordered 2 vodka martinis first one was okay- not a traditionally made martini. Ordered a second one that had a lemon blind flavor- not at all extra dirty- when we told the waitress it didn't taste right she said "well I made it the same as I did the last one". I had mentioned that another had a strong olive flavor to them. The second martini was full except maybe 3-4 small sips to taste. Fully charged for the drink that wasn't drank. For a $200 dinner night with my mom to celebrate her and my father's anniversary (he recently passed). I felt really disappointed in the whole evening. We had both been to this restaurant probably 8-9 times each over the years. I don't think we'll be returning after the declined service. *update 11/30/2024- no follow up from the restaurant on the unhappiness of the dinner. I event called on 11/25 and the manager still hasn't reached out*

Wonderful place, that makes you feel welcome and has amazing food. If you like really good, traditional Italian food, with fresh and amazing ingredients, this is the place. This place is just at a different level. On top of amazing food, the service was fantastic and the prices are very reasonable.

Came here before a concert. Service was slow. Think some people called off. They give you complementary bread & butter. We the charcuterie board. Also the Aranci. I got the bolognese it was good. They give you plenty. We got a dessert and it was huge! Couldn't finish it. They have a patio outside.

Food was ok, service was horrible. The server kept scoffing and making a big deal when we asked him for a high chair for my nephew. It ruined the whole experience for everyone as we just wanted to get out of there. Sad because we were celebrating my birthday & he really ruined that. Keep in mind I had booked a reservation and the lady on the phone had misunderstood and had us set up outside which I assured her I asked for a table inside, we were literally the only ones there on a Sunday at 4pm and they were making such a big deal, that should have been our sign to leave.

First time in. Extremely unimpressed. Called ahead and put our names down. I was told it was less busy than normal so we headed over. We arrived between 5:10-5:20pm and were told they couldn't find our name. We put our name down again but were told it would be about an hour. We weren't very happy but we made the most of our time and did some shopping. We returned about 10 minutes shy of our hour, and checked back in. We were "next in line," but then waited for an additional 45 minutes. There was another couple outside with a similar situation saying the restaurant lost their 6pm reservations. They sat down before us, so I went back in again and the hostess told me basically the reservation slots get first dibs, so when a table opens up, we'd then be considered. Well I went back in at 7pm to basically say to cancel our spot on the list when a table of 2 got up to leave. I pointed out the table to the hostess, (who was useless by the way) and she was actually a little flustered that I would suggest that since "there was another reservation coming." A male staff member could see we were a bit perturbed and asked how long we were waiting. When I said since before 5:30, he reacted appropriately and was really surprised, but then said "you'll have to take that up with the hostess" and walked away. A couple beside up overheard and gave their condolences like we were st a funeral and then said they'd heard of this happening before. So now we've heard this twice and experienced it ourselves. We got the table for 2 and sat down at 7:10pm. In summary: Our waiter didn't know the menu. The Sangiovese was great and my $20 lasagna was solid. The calamari came in large pieces and the white sauce was delicious. My gelato portion was large but tasted artificial and had a very low pistachio ratio. My spouse hated their entree and doesn't want to return. The place was a circus and based on what we experienced, there are several solid red flags.

Very authentic Italian restaurant with a variety of menu items. Being authentic also means most of their pasta dishes do not come with meat haha Appetizers: Calamari was tasty, but nothing special. Came with a marinara and tartar sauce. The meatballs I ordered just for myself, because I wanted protein to go with my pasta flavors were good but the texture was really soft and mushy, not my preference in a meatball. Entree: we had a group of 4, 2 ordered pasta and 2 ordered pizzas. The pizzas were good, but again nothing special. If you are craving pizza, you are better off going to one of the numerous amazing pizza places around Phoenix. The pastas, however, we're delicious! Perfect texture with deep rich flavors! Dessert: My girlfriend and I had the pistachio gelato and it was delicious, very generous portion too. Overall, based on ONLY the food I probably would give Fabio's around a 3.5, as there's just so many more pizza and Italian options in my opinion. However the service was really great and that deserves the bump up to a 4.

A very nice place. Many menu items. Very expensive. The service was excellent and the food was tasty. We sat outside and enjoyed the gorgeous AZ night with old friends. It costs a lot to have dinner out anymore.

Day 2 of workshop and lunch! Instructor had mentioned this place so I thought why not? Didn't realized it was Italian. They actually are Sicilian and make everything from scratch!!!! Sat out on the patio and weather was perfect! Server was incredible! She made substitutions and knew her stuff! We were checked on regularly and was able to pay bill quickly, because we stayed longer than we expected. Will be back!