Pesto's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

I saw this on a local food review show and decided to try it out. They recommended making a reservation and yes you will definitely want to make a reservation. They were really busy buy they had wait staff check in on us every few minutes. Watters were refilled and plates picked up without ever having to even think about it. We tried a few appetizers, pizza, and pasta. Everything was delicious. I also tried the Mediterranean Mule drink which was really refreshing. Setting is really nice. You completely forget you are in a strip mall between a smoke shop and dentist. Prices were actually pretty good for a nice Italian restaurant. Overall I highly recommend this place!

To best describe this place in one word I would say underwhelming. The fabric softener and laundry detergent that was used for the napkins is all I can smell 2 hours later. So gross. 🤮 the silverware was wrapped in those napkins so every time you took a bite that’s how everything smelt. The food was OK I’d probably give it a two out of five stars. At the waitresses suggestion, we got the lasagna. I’m not sure what awards were one for this stuff, but there was nothing special about it. We also had the pesto creamy pasta chicken dish thing, that was all right. I would give it three out of five stars. We do what we can to support local family run businesses but the prices that they charged we expected something wow but paying $30 a dish for something that obviously underwhelmingly cost less than 5 dollars to make is kind of stupid. The garlic bread that came with the food seem like something that came out of a box. There was absolutely nothing authentic about this place. Don’t waste your money you would have much better luck hitting the Olive Garden or an instant box meal from the microwave. The floors were so dirty, you can tell that when they mop the water is not changed. You can see the black on the white wall tiles from the mop hitting it. I can only imagine how gross the kitchen is. If you want to spend $$$ and feel unsatisfied while looking for something else to eat once you get home you have found it.

Went for happy hour on a Saturday evening. The indoors was popping, so we sat outside because it was beautiful out, even though no one was out there. Had their hh Alfredo bowl, calamari and 6" pizza (for my 2 year old), along with stuffed mushrooms from their main menu. Everything was delicious! Was shocked that their hh menu had so many good selections and the portions were pretty decent. The service was phenomenal!

Solid Italian food! Moderate price point. Lackluster lunch special options, but this is clearly a more dinner oriented place. Still, would love to see something more exciting than cheese pizza or spaghetti and marinara on the lunch specials. Maybe a small portion of a more exciting pasta with a salad? Anyway, ordered off the full menu at lunch, got the mushroom pasta and added sausage. Everything tasted very fresh and good quality. Iced tea was good, flavorful, and fresh. Good portion size. Would absolutely return and recommend.

I loved the atmosphere inside the restaurant . I was last person to get my meal . All my friends had started eating . I didnt want to ve rude . Send my meal back . My salmon was raw in middle .

My dining experience was wonderful! Our waitress, Erin, provided great service—she was very attentive, kind, and professional with excellent communication throughout the evening. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and inviting, and the beautiful fish tank added a lovely touch to the decor. The food was absolutely delicious! The Ziti and Grilled Chicken was perfectly cooked, and the wine selection was a fantastic complement to the meal. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Great lunch! Flavors were fantastic, menu is quite nice. Looking forward to a proper dinner Edit: Took the family/friends for dinner and increased to 5 stars! Dinner service had personality and just the right amount of attention. The apps (no photos) and entrees were cozy and delightful. Nothing overboard on presentation, not a bunch of butter, fried food, and salt for "flavor". Just good, classic, flavorful, excellently prepared Italian meals. An absolute must-go for Italian food (especially if you're from the northeast).

Genuinely had such a wonderful time here. My partner and I came in just wanting somethin good, and we were met with even higher expectations!! Donny was our awesome server and we all seemed to have a good time. Not to mention the food was incredible… If i ever come back to tempe, you will find me here

We were there on a Saturday nite & it was so much fun. Our server Donny was so helpful & fun! I had the spinach stuffed shells which is my favorite so I always have it So yummy & delicious! We had the sourdough rosemary & garlic bread! Can't wait to get some more. My husband had the chicken Parmesan chicken which was the best he has ever had. Donny was so helpful & attentive. This is now one of our favorite restaurants & we will be back soon Linda Welsh

A well deserved 5 stars...! My mid meal text to my sister, a fellow foodie: Thith, I can describe this dish...Its like a deep savery tart sage,mmm dark cream sauced pasta w chicken , cooked oh so perfectly and mushrooms, i hate mushrooms but thus?! Oh gawd! I just winged it on the menu and pointed. Sis, i may have found my new go to. I mean le crepe is gone :( so yeah i can't think of another place that beats this, so yeah We're going here next time you visit, trust! Chicken Saltimboca for the win! End with a glass of 15y Tawny port or black Sambuca, im in heaven. im calling it. My new #1.

Where the locals go... and I like to consider myself a neighborhood local, but I'm not officially on the VIP list to be remembered on a first name basis (yet). My schedule is always full, so making time to really enjoy myself & indulge with a bottle of wine or chill time at the bar can be hard. Pasta, Wine, Pizza, Wine, salad, Wine... really good Italian dishes here. Patio seating is available when it's not hot and when we come, we usually just drop in without a reservation. If your a planner, make one in advance for your group. Atmosphere is nice. Bar area tends to be a bit louder (as expected) but I feel like once everyone gets through half a bottle, it's kicks up a notch. Though not Italian, I started off with a spicy margarita... from there, we decided to get a pizza, the Tuscan Prosciutto, Chicken Parmigiana & split of a large dinner salad. Salad to start was good. It did take some time for our food to come out, but it delivered as expected. Pizza had a nice crust, and the prosciutto was a nice touch. Chicken Parm was good, but the sauce seemed really thin with the noodles was my only knock on the meal. Already making plans to return when some out of town friends arrive.

Q: What did the basil say to the chef? A: Stop PESTO-ing me! Everybody knows about this Chandler gem. It's a busy place and it is best that you make reservation to ensure a table. If not,you might be lucky enough to grab a spot in the bar area. WILD MUSHROOM SACCHETTI |$18| pesto cream sauce | coarse parmigiana: Sacchetti is a type of Italian pasta that is stuffed and shaped like small bags or purses. These little sachets of pillowy dough held a lovely cheesy mushroom mixture and swam in a lovely pesto cream sauce. It was everything delicious! COMBO SUPREME PIZZA |$25| pepperoni | sausage | mushroom | green pepper | onion | black olives: Such a solid pizza that had me, "Mmm MMMMMMing" on the first bite. Not exactly foldable but sturdy enough to hold all the ingredients. If we're asking which pesto is the besto, the answer is clearly Pesto's! Check on their website or Instagram for their Pesto's Poet Society Weekend Specials (available Thursday-Saturday).

Do you know how duct tape and pasta are alike? They both fix everything. Joyce W. and I came to this Chandler gem at long last. We have always wanted to pop in and we finally stopped putting it off and wow. We ordered a Wild Mushroom Sacchetti $18 and a Combo Supreme Pizza $25. The pasta sachet of cheese and mushroom was a tasty dish in cream sauce. As for the pizza, it definitely hit the spot. I'm a pizza fanatic so I had no complaints whatsoever. Come to Pesto's for a good time and a great meal. Reservations are recommended as this place has a huge clientele.

My daughter was craving Italian food and picked this place based on Yelp reviews. I hadn't been here in over 10 years, and wow, what a makeover! The ambiance was festive and organized, with a massive fish tank full of exotic ocean fish. For starter, we ordered the Crispy Calamari with Fresno chili, and it was a hit--5/5 from my wife, daughter, and me. I had the Meatball Sliders, which were just okay until I added the leftover freshno chili from the calamari. My wife loved her Pesto & Pasta with Chicken, and my daughter gave her Ziti & Grilled Chicken a 5/5 too. Personally, I think they were a bit generous with their ratings, but maybe that's just me and my love for fusion food. Our server Erin was super attentive, making the dining experience even better. Overall, I'd give it 4.5 stars because I think the pasta dishes could use a bit more flavor.

Came for lunch, I hadn't been but a friend had been a few times. BEST DECISION!! Get over to this place asap for lunch specials and HH!! Dinner menu looks amazing so I need to be back! The restaurant is cozy and the service was great! 1/2 calzones are huge and still get a small side salad that was delicious. 1/2 sandwich and soup was spectacular! Best tortilla soup I've had, flavorful and lots of melted cheese. Sausage and pepper sandwich didn't disappoint, calzone was probably the way to go! Chicken and sun dried tomato was incredible and so was the sausage and pepperoni covered in cheese, you also get a side of marinara for dipping!! Next time I'll get drinks and dessert!

It was fun to try Pesto's with my friends -- for all the years all of us have lived here, in the area, it never crossed our minds that this quaint Italian restaurant exists! We were looking for a "proper" Italian joint to send off our friend, who is a New York Italian, on new adventures out of state. Pesto's passed the vibe check! We had to wait (not very long) for a four-top, they were busy! Really loved the food (most of the recipes came from the owner's Italian grandparents) and how friendly/neighborly it felt. We had just missed out on happy hour (daily food and bev specials), but they had a couple of entree specials that sounded appealing. Couple of my friends ordered the side salad to start and they couldn't stop raving about the Caesar dressing. I split the stuffed mushrooms and wished we had ordered more.. 3 wasn't enough for how hungry I apparently was. Any pasta dish you order is guaranteed to be a hit, we all tried a bite of each of ours and couldn't decide a winner (Pesto Pasta, Chicken Saltimbucca, Pasta Greek). While we were waiting to be seated, we watched a lot of foot traffic taking pizza to go. Only reason for a less than perfect dinner was service. Yes, they were busy, but it seemed like we rarely saw our server, and more of the others. She was nice, but a bit of a space case.

We went over to Pesto's for our son's "25th" birthday. We waited 50 min and didn't get seated. It wasn't until we were getting up to leave that the manager came over to apologize for it taking so long and to offer bread. I cannot comment on the food, but would advise you to reserve a table. It's not a very big place, so even the bar area fills up fast.

Another fantastic time and meal at our FAVORITE local Italian restaurant! In looking back, I always start my reviews with this statement but truly...they are the best! Special this week was the Halibut, which was perfect! Pan seared to perfection so it was cooked until done but still moist and flaky! Served on a bed of fresh spinach and orzo, which was covered with a Beurre Blanc sauce that just topped the entire dish off. I could drink a cup of that sauce! Because wife couldn't come, I took home our favorite eggplant parm with a side of pasta and then also ordered the carrot cake (one of the best!) and we also got the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake special. She loved it...me not so much but only because I'm not a big cheesecake person. The service (tonight we had Erin) is always impeccable and the experience is always over and above! Cannot recommend this local treasure enough!

One of the best Italian spots in the whole Valley. Pesto's is fantastic! From the ambiance, to the service, and definitely the food, everything here makes you feel like you're enjoying a home cooked Italian meal. It's not a very large space but they do take reservations. They're busy most nights to be honest. The inside is very nice. Huge fish tank (good entertainment for kiddos) and a couple tvs at the bar. The food here is excellent. Huge portions and everything tastes so fresh. The menu has all the Italian staples and some of their own twists. Highly recommend their pasta dishes, chicken parm, and the calamari appetizer. Definitely add Pesto's to your list. You're not going to be disappointed!

The service here is always amazing and the weekly specials are always terrific. Wine selection is out of this world.

The Pasta Greek and the Salmon Oreganata were both delicious. Erin made great suggestions and checked in often with us. We had been stuck going to our favorite places around Downtown Chandler and loved adding the Pesto's Italian restaurant as a new to us Go-to choice. You should already be driving there by now...

We love Pesto's! It a must try Chandler gem the food is fresh and the drinks are amazing.

Pestos is just a great restaurant. The food and drinks are fabulous. There's a wide range of delicious dishes. The pizza is excelent and people drive across town for the lasagna. They make their own pasta. One of my favorites is the chicken saltimbocca. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, after 5, they have special antres and a special dessert. Service, probably some of the best in town, but then again I rarely go anywhere else.

I went here on a date due to the good reviews. The restaurant had a good ambiance, and the staff was very friendly with great service. Now time for the food! My dish was absolutely delicious, I had the Eggplant Rollitini (I love eggplant!) and added angel hair pasta to my dish. Think eggplant parmigiana stuffed with riccotta. My date had the Chicken Saltimbocca which she liked, but not amazed by it.

Service and ambience were lovely, but the food my table ordered was just okay. It could have been an off day or we might not have ordered the right items. To start, we got the Cheese Plate in the mini size. The cheese and jam selection were really lovely, but the bread and breadsticks were so tough and dry. For entrees, my table got the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti, Pasta Greek, and Pesto & Pasta with the sausage add-on. As you can see in my photo, the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti was drowning in the sauce, which I found a bit unpleasant as the sauce was so heavy and unctuous. Even after mopping up the sauce with the accompanied bread, there was still so much left! This is great for heavy sauce lovers, but I would not order this again if I were to return. The bread that came with the pasta was also not memorable. The Pesto & Pasta was over salted, which was a shame because the flavor itself was good. It could have been too heavy of a hand when chef was salting the pasta water. The Pasta Greek was did not leave much of an impression to order again. Portions here are rather large, filling, and can be pretty heavy depending on what you order. Overall, Pesto's has great ambience for something like a date, but I would struggle to recommend the food itself.

I didn't grab any photos! But James our server was spot on attentive and funny! The food was amazing we got the stuffed mushrooms and two pizzas as well as the chicken pesto. Drinks were strong and balanced! Highly recommend!

First off the wait staff is incredible. Everyone has always been so nice, helpful, and attentive. We first went a week ago and couldn't wait to go back (today). The food is so incredibly yummy. The pizza is perfection, and both pastas we have tried (linguine and clams, and the chicken saltimbocca) were INCREDIBLE. Both of our kids are obsessed with the fish tank and lovingly refer to the restaurant as "fishy restaurant". Such a great spot and worth a try if you haven't been.

March 2024 Feeling introverted on this evening, but got the impression this is a family run restaurant, w long time staff. Food: had the CAESAR salad and PESTO AND PASTA; both very good and just what I wanted and was expecting. The DESSERT though. After "one of those days" and a "ta hell w it" moment I ordered the CANNOLI and a coffee w Baileys. Best decision. The Italian woman that took this order from me made me feel like she got why I needed it lol. There's a fish tank, which is cool. And I sat next to a couple regulars at the bar, to me regulars are always a good sign.

A friend recommended this place saying they'd been here for years, a family place. I had the eggplant rollotini and hubby had the linguini with clam sauce. I ordered a cab wine from Paso Robles (it had body, legs and a slight bite. Went well with my meal.) and he had two Italian margarita's but asked for a bit more amaretto with the second. My meal was yummy. His was also. What we liked the most was that both the tomato sauce and the clam sauce was blended well. Nothing stood out, it was just good. The garlic bread was nicely toasted and garlicky. The wine that was recommended and hubby's drink was very tasty. I would return for spaghetti and meatballs with the marinara sauce because I really enjoyed the tomato sauce. It was 2:30 on a Tuesday so the place was quiet and the music was good. The servers were knowledgeable and caring. We ordered a cannoli and a plate of stuffed shells to go for dinner. I'll let you know how that went. Didn't check out the restroom and their cappuccino machine was broken so I didn't get a coffee. Sad about that, but I have a nice machine of my own at home. We ate the cannoli on our drive home. It was quite different from the ones I've had in the past. It was very crunchy on the outside while the filling was silky rather than chunky feel of the usual cannoli. We noticed the back flavor of what reminded us of citron fruit. My hub loved it.

Discovered this great little Italian place recently and am so happy we tried it! Place was lively and fun and food was delicious! We tried the stuffed mushrooms and shared a selection of pastas and salads. Most impressive was as we were leaving, the ladies in our party were offered a fresh rose.... What a sweet and elegant gesture that was a little reminder to my grown kids that something extra really goes a long way. We will be back!

Service is always fantastic. Happy hour is daily 3-6. The espresso martini's are perfection! Truly the best in Chandler. Pizza is so good and I love their happy hour chicken Caesar salad. It's busy, but quaint, and a family vibe. Love this place!

Food was good but very pricy. Our problem is with the bartender here tonight on 09/16/25 at 5:30pm He is super friendly with guests but it takes so long to get service from him because of his continuous talking to people bellied up to the bar. Numerous times we noted the wait staff advising that there were drink orders waiting and had to track him down to do his job. Not efficient or professional at all. Not sure if we will be back!

Pesto's is one of the nicest Italian restaurants in the valley. The pasta is always cooked al dente, and the appetizers are unique and better quality compared to most places that offer the normal Italian-American mozzarella sticks. I highly recommend the trio platter and any happy hour specialties. The environment and service is welcoming, and the vibe inside is perfect for a date night or friend hangout.

Love this place. Wrote a 5 star review for them, but the reviews was deleted by yelp for some reason. Had an awesome meal. Service and food was amazing. The chicken saltimbocca was amazing. Highly recommend this place

Amazing good and a great neighborhood restaurant!!! The bacon wrapped dates were an incredible surprise!

The service was excellent; came with a large group on a Sat. night and the servers couldn't have been better! I like that you can have HH food on the wknd. Had a small salad and personal pizza; both underwhelming. The sauce tastes like it came from a can, pretty ho-hum. Hubby had 3-topping pizza; also nothing to write home about. Maybe there aren't a ton of options in Chandler which gives this place so much cred from residents, but we wouldn't go back again. Way better pizza in S'dale. However, the service was top notch, hence the 4-stars.

This review is for the experience that I just had. I haven't been since pre-COVID, but I think it's important to talk about this particular experience. First off, people love this place! It was seriously busy and the hostesses were kind enough to find us a table when it was packed ... at like 520pm. Wow! The service was very good. The people were very nice. Our issue was the food. It was pretty bleh. We started with the bacon-wrapped dates. My wife liked them. I felt that the blue cheese completely overpowered the dates. To be fair, I'm not a blue-cheese LOVER, so if you are, then maybe these will be great for you. For a blue-cheese liker, such as myself, best to pass. My wife ordered the beet salad. Photo included. It was, in actuality, a kale salad with some beets. And, it was a bit bitter. The flavors could stand to be more balanced. The candied walnuts were likely there to balance things out, but they weren't very sweet so the flavors were pretty unbalanced. My wife picked around the kale and ate the rest. I ordered the chicken saltimbocca. Fettuccini noodles, chicken stuffed with prosciutto, in a creamy brown sauce. Surprisingly meh. And, as you may know from other posts, I don't add salt to anything, except eggs and potatoes, so it wasn't a "this guy needs a lot of salt" thing. It was pasta with a relatively unflavored chicken and sauce, which had some flavor but, overall, nothing that I would want again. I would still encourage you to go and try out this neighborhood restaurant. I know that we'll be back ... but, to try something else.

Every time I've come here, I've really enjoyed their food. The first time I came with my boyfriend and we ordered the meatball sliders and pizza alfredo pizza. The sliders were good but the real star was the pizza! It had a nice crust and all of the ingredients together were so delicious. Leftovers did not make it home lol. Because of my first experience, I brought my dad back and he enjoyed it too. He ordered capellini and meatballs and I ordered the linguine and white clam sauce. My dad is picky about spaghetti and prefers to make his at home, but he admittedly really enjoyed his capellini here! Overall great family owned spot to check out in Chandler.

We wanted to love this restaurant but we were disappointed. We ordered a pizza and found it to be sub par. The dough was so doughy and basic, the sauce was nothing special and the basil they put on the pizza did not do much for it. Pizza is only a few ingredients and very simple so the quality of the ingredients and how it is made matters.

The food is delicious. We eat 3 items off the menu. The pizza was very tasty. The Greek salad was delicious. Very clean and very nice inside. Only drawback was the place was small and seating could be more comfortable. Lighting was on dark side to set the mood. Waitress was great.

Love, love this place. We mostly pickup a pizza and bring home but the place is always buzzing especially on a Friday night, which is pizza night for us. We love the scampi shrimp pizza.

Food was amazing. We had the pizza, calamari, and wings- all amazing. Nice ambiance.

And so I did return to Pesto's... I left discouraged and annoyed. It is a longtime family-owned and run restaurant in Chandler. Dinner music at dinner that increases the dining experience is a non-negotiable requirement. I am a caterer and restaurant business guy for 35 years. Pesto's was playing pop dance music! After an incredibly stressful day at work and a pleasant Dragoon Brewing beer release for AZ Craft Brewers' Guild AZ Beer Week at Whining Pig Gilbert I was ready to layout some money for a luxurious meal. Avanti got your business because when I asked if this style of music was going to continue I got, "Well no one has ever complained before..." and even though they said they would change the very high energy, giving me anxiety, and bound to give me agita music, it never changed. My third time there and never was the music pop dance music. I walked out and went to Avanti and again had one of the best meals of my life listening to beautiful Italian crooners. Very disappointing since I gave you 5 stars on my last two reviews and brought you new business both times aka friends. Do not let your college-aged employees touch the music. They are clueless.

This review is very, very long overdue. I don't want to give away my location but I'm often found at Pestos. I have worked in bar and restaurant my entire life, I am picky....this place is so, so good . The food is incredible. The specials on the weekend bring me in a lot. The staff is consistent, attentive and personable. The owners are often hanging out and know each patron. I haven't found such a place since I moved to Arizona 14 years ago. Please don't ever change Pestos, I love you. Tonight I discovered they even make their own bread. The dessert is to die for, and they even make a great hot latte. Yes. Yes. Yes to Pestos. It has always been a quality meal and I love to support a local business. My 8 year old requests their pizza .

I love to try new places. I must have drove by this place hundreds of times. I never knew it was here. I was across the street a few weeks ago and saw the sign. I decided to take my wife here for a weekend Valentine's day dinner. I love the look of the restaurant inside. it is very nice and cozy. We sat outside because the low tables were reserved which was fine because the weather was super nice. The server was really nice and prompt. I got the chicken saltimbocca and it was excellent. I loved the sauce and the noodles that the stuffed chicken breast is served on. The sauce was a marsala sauce but creamy which was new for me. The chicken breast was stuffed with prosciutto and sage. The flavour was really good. In my opinion this dish is one of the best that I have ever had. I loved how rich it was. The tiramisu was different from the traditional style I am used too. It was really good. I will definitely get the tiramisu again. This place is really good and I will be back.

I had the lasagna....very good. Not the best I've had, but still very good. I also had the carrot cake. I wound highly recommend that dessert! Nice ambience and great service.

We went with our group of friends for a Friday dinner. The place was busy but we were seated immediately. They have a nice aquarium and the kids loved looking at variety of fishes. There was a table right next to it and we felt that's disturbing. The service is great and we were taken care of immediately. We went with Mac and cheese for kids, roasted cauliflower for starters, eggplant pizza and vegetable pizza for ourselves. The portion size is goo, The roasted cauliflower was such a waste, we thought it would be roasted and dipped in a sauce but was plain and too bland, felt we were eating a blanched cauliflower. The pizzas were excellent, loved the veggie pizza, everything is handmade and thin crust, loved the flavors. They could hold a little more sauce but otherwise tasted great. This place is a little over priced, for a family of 4 with young kids, costed us about $70, which we thought was a little overly.

Had a great lunch here with a group of ladies on 2/6/24. They all lived near this restaurant but had never been there before but all said they'll be back. Think the "wine bar" sign outside overshadows the restaurant name; however, the food here was delicious! Plus, our server told us he's the manager & he was terrific! He was great about separate checks & also told us they have a great happy hour-see my pic. They also have sign on front door, "bring in crate of lemons & get a free pizza" - see picture. The majority of us had the lunch special which included a cup of soup or generous sized side salad and half sandwich, calzone, or pizza slice(s). The salads were delicious. Their Caesar dressing was fresh and delicious (sorry I didn't take a pic) & friends said Italian dressing was good as well. Friend & I each ordered the 1/2 eggplant parm sandwich. We've been searching for a good one & we found one! We could actually taste the eggplant. I have difficulties eating tomatoes so i got the sauce on the side. I ate it sparingly & thought it was delicious (my friend grabbed my extra sauce). Several others got the 1/2 meatball sub & they loved theirs as well. (See my pics of 1/2 sandwiches) We finished with a shared generous order of tiramisu- yum (see pic)!

We needed a place to come for my birthday dinner and none of the places downtown Chandler would take reservations. Searched for restaurants nearby and this popped up. We accidentally selected this spot, but we will 100% be back and we will bring family and friends here and tell all our friends! The entire experience was spectacular! The food was incredible, the ambience was cool, and Jared our server was the absolute BEST!! From the recommendations for drinks and dishes to his making sure the wine glasses weren't empty and having the best personality and joking around with us all night. He truly made the night super special! The owner Debbie was incredible as well and she even gave me a tiara to wear during dinner! Let's talk about the food. My friends ordered calamari and stuffed mushroom caps to start and I got the mixed green salad. The calamari was good with light breading but very flavorful and they loved the the dipping sauce. The mushroom caps were outstanding and the hubby said he was surprised how good they were (not what he had expected at all). The salad was a pretty decent size and the dressing was light and crisp. Two of my friends ordered the lamb burger. They said it was the best burger they've had and it was completely unexpected for a pizza/pasta style restaurant. The bread was unique and the burger was cooked well and juicy. The cheese and toppings just iced the cake and it was an amazing flavor profile. Another friend got the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. She was looking at photos in the reviews to find what she wanted to eat and was excited when she saw this. She said the pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was not heavy and she thoroughly enjoyed the dish. Hubby ordered the linguine with clam sauce. He had expected it to be creamy like others he's had before but the flavor was incredible and the clams were delicious. I ordered the gnocchi special as it's one of my staple dishes when judging a new Italian spot. These were so good. Light pillows that almost melt in your mouth, the sauce was light and the mozzarella pearls were nice little surprises that melted under the warmth of the gnocchi. I devoured every last bite! I also ordered a cannoli to go but couldn't resist tasting it while we were still there. It had pistachios on it which is something I don't see often and I loved it. The shell was crispy and the filling was sweet but not too rich. Just the perfect little taste of heaven to end the dinner.

Went here for my birthday dinner with my family. We were a group of 10 so we made a reservation, and were seated immediately even though the place was packed! Server (Colter) was excellent from start to finish and the food was divine! Debbie the owner even stopped by our table and chatted for a while, It was only my second time going but I will certainly be back for more!

This is an awesome date night restaurant the vibe in here is really nice, the food is amazing everyone was so friendly it is a bit pricey

Always amazing. We sit at the bar, friendly bartender, love the French pear. Obsessed with the prosciutto and melon salad, pretty much everything we have had here was a massive hit and created new cravings. Pizza has way too much garlic for me, but fresh garlic lovers, rejoice! Easy to see why we see so many regulars when we go back. It's awesome.

Forgot about this hidden gem after moving away from the Chandler area. Been to this restaurant recently and I have to say, they were so accommodating esp with 2 loud, tired and hungry toddler with us. The staff were very friendly, prompt and happy to accommodate our requests. Our kiddos enjoyed their meal as did us adults! The Ziti and Grilled Chicken was amazing! The creamy pesto Alfredo was delicious. The eggplant parm and lasagna were also a favorites of the table. Will definitely be back again! No pics, dinner with kiddos = eat quickly hah!

Feels like a mom & pop kind of restaurant with a touch of class. Like a Little Italy in New York City type of vibe once you walk in. Wine selection is decent. Happy hour options are nice. Definitely try their olives and charcuterie board if you're really wanting an experience with your wine. I did order their alfredo pasta off their happy hour menu as well. And that was not too shabby either. It was delicious as leftovers for me the next day. They seem to have many regulars here as the bartender was chopping it up with everyone sitting at the bar. Like a family type vibe. I'll come back to try out some of their dinner entrees.

Cauliflower is an absolute win - just say yes! (Dressing on the side my preference and suggestion.) Appetizer trio Chardonnay Until the next time.

I've been coming to Pesto's since it opened. We lived around the corner. We moved to Queen Creek 5 years ago, but luckily I still have some doctors here in Chandler. So I arrange my appointments to be able to catch lunch before going home. Frank please come to QC- we need something that's not a chain. Daniel knows I drink Diet Coke even when it's been months since I've been in and he's a great attentive server. I love their Greek salad and pizza with added pesto on it. Great eggplant parm.

We've been going to Pesto's for quite a while and went back recently. Their pizza and salads are not cheap but their pizza and salads were always pretty good. Unfortunately, their pizza crust leaves a lot to be desired now. If they invested a little bit more money and brought in a decent or good pizza dough for the pizza crust, it would make the experience a lot better. Their salads aren't bad but not as good as they used to be. They have increased the price but put fewer items in the salad and the salads are now smaller. Sometimes it doesn't pay to be penny wise and dollar foolish when you're charging top dollar. The service was still pretty good since we were the only ones in the dining room.