The Sicilian Butcher

We arrived at 3 p.m., so it wasn’t crowded and we were able to really enjoy the place. Ryan was our waiter and made our lunchtime very special. The food was spectacular — the easiest 5 out of 5 we’ve given recently!

I recently dined at The Sicilian Butcher and overall had a great experience thanks to the friendly and polite staff. They truly made the visit enjoyable with their warm service and attentiveness. As for the food, it was decent but nothing particularly stood out. A few dishes unfortunately came out lukewarm, and while the flavors were fine, I wasn’t fully impressed with the quality or presentation. That said, the welcoming atmosphere and staff made up for some of the shortcomings. I would still recommend stopping by if you’re in the area — it’s worth checking out and seeing for yourself.

My husband and I chose this restaurant for its ambiance, the pasta & meatballs, which are outstanding, and the desserts! We were treated to italian cookies and a mini cannoli cart. Lindsey was our server, and she was great!

Loved the main courses (pizza and pasta), but the bruschetta was just ok (except the ricotta and honeycomb which was delicious). Next time we might just get an extra pizza or pasta! The atmosphere was lively and fun and the service was excellent. Save room for the cannoli bar and gelato (and more delicious desserts!) next door in their sister cafe!!!

Overall a good experience. It's quite loud inside so sit outdoors if possible. The food was filling, the bread was a great choice for an appetizer for 4 people. Dinner was the short ribs, quite salty but otherwise tender and nice option if you don't like typical pasta dishes at Italian restaurants. Desert was probably the best part, so many options, the almond cookie that came with the espresso was a nice surprise.

The place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating, quick service, and a good selection of food and drinks. Some dishes stood out like the saganaki, calamari, and pizza while others were just okay, but overall it is a fun spot with lots of options and a great vibe.

Jaren was awesome! He took such amazing care of my sister and I! It’s my first time here and I gotta say I will be back! Such great service and delicious quality food and atmosphere great drinks. I am coming back.🥰

This was our third time eating here and last night was amazing! The hostesses are welcoming, our server was very friendly and just the right amount of attentive, and the food was delicious. It was our anniversary and they brought out Tiramisu in the shape of a heart with writing on the plate. We loved everything we ate and all of the staff really are phenomenal. 10/10 and we’ll definitely be back!

My wife and I went to this wonderful restaurant for our 29th anniversary. What a pleasant surprise to meet their staff. We selected the first available and we were seated outside. The atmosphere was so enjoyable. Our server Evelyn was so knowledgeable and made recommendations that we had questions about. We had the bruschetta for amteiert , Frutti Pasta, Tomaso Meatballs, and Tiramisu for desert. A meal is only as good as the service and they were on their game. I love a restaurant that treats you like family. So our thanks go out to their staff Evelyn, Jason, Ajit, and our busboy from Naples. Thank all of you for a great dining experience. We will be back! Mike & Penni

Matt was amazing as was the food and the vibes! We did the wine and bruschetta board---amazing and a great bargain.

Food was great, and service was excellent. There was a problem with our order and they dealt with it quickly and effectively. Great ambiance indoors and and on the patio! We will be here regularly! Kudos to Amanda - our server!

Whether is special occasion or casual dinner with friends this is the place! Personally, I think it's the best of all of Chef Joey's restaurants. I do not eat meat or in general a big bowl of pasta, but I am such a big fan of the eggplant meat balls and polenta as well as the appetizers and cannolis that I leave feeling 100% satisfied I of course, had to try the pasta which was cooked to perfection, including gnocchi. Presentation is incredible and service is attentive. What more could you want, aside from a more convenient location to other things? Just make this your destination and call it an evening... but don't forget the cannolis! Already ready to return for another crave worthy cannoli and to sample the other pastries!

Oh boy. The meatballs are wonderful. Service is incredible! Calamari was disgusting! Like uneatable. Caesar salad was good. All around though, meh and nah. I do like the bar! But no thank you. I don't need to come here again.... Again.

First time here and came with family. Our server was friendly and helpful. Here's what we ordered Garlic cheese bread: 8/10 pretty pricey and small portion (good for 2/3 people) Wedge salad: 6/10 more like an appetizer. Very small portion. Dressing and toppings were good though. Pasta with meatballs: 6/10 the steak meatballs were a little tough Pasta with arabiatta sauce and sausage meatballs: 8/10 crowd favorite. Sausage meatballs were a little dense but not lacking in flavor. Steak with chimichurri: 8/10 portion a little small for the price Chicken Parmesan: 9/10 WINNING dish. Two people in or party ordered it and said it was delicious. Would have been 10/10 if the pasta portion was bigger Overall, nice cute place. Prices are on the higher end. However, the pasta and meatballs dish is priced well. The pasta is portioned perfectly.

This place is amazing; every time I come to Phoenix, this is a stop I must make. I always leave satisfied with this place. I came with the family, and we got this nice booth. Great customer service, and the tiramisu is one of the best in Arizona I have ever tried.

I have been anxiously awaiting a visit to The Sicilian Butcher after seeing them online. We went in the side door thinking it was the front. Kind of hard to see from the parking lot. We were seated near the bar, but weren't bothered by the traffic. The decor was old style with a warehouse look. The restaurant is very large and very busy. Make a reservation! Our server acknowledged us right away. His name was Jesus. He was very kind and helped with all our questions. The food was delicious for sure! We happened to be there when one of the managers slipped on a wet floor. Her name was Melissa and she assured us she was ok. She is pregnant and we were very concerned for her well being. She was assisted right away and assured us she was ok! Even sent us home with delicious cheesecake. Thank you for a wonderful evening Jesus and Melissa! We will be back.

I had high hopes for The Sicilian Butcher with all the amazing reviews, but the food really fell flat for me. We ordered the bruschetta board, and the bread was mostly chewy, barely crunchy and crispy. The toppings sounded great on the menu but were ultimately underwhelming and something I could very easily make at home. I was excited about the different meatballs and ordered the Sicilian meatballs which sounded intriguing with their incorporation of pine nuts and raisins, but it also ended up being very underwhelming and bland. I got my pasta with the vodka sauce (I love Vodka sauce) and mafalde pasta noodles. It was overall undersalted and underseasoned, so it tasted better when I added my own salt and pepper. Honestly, I like the jarred Rao's Vodka sauce better. The service and atmosphere were great, but the food itself was disappointing. I wish I could offer a better review!

I have heard people rave about this place. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell flat for me today. I'll get the good out of the way. It's a cute restaurant with a great outdoor space. We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation. I thought that was a great sign for a great meal ahead. We were one of two parties at the bar, and yet our bartender was very slow to follow up with us. No doubt because he was making every drink in the house. I ordered the meatball sandwich. It presented nicely but was a bit awkward to eat on a pizza crust. It was under-sauced and came out like warm. The fries also tasted like they had been sitting. I can see the potential for great food, but today was not the day.

Tried out the Sicilian Butcher for a nice date night this weekend and had a great time trying new dishes and feeling like I stepped back into Italy for a minute! The service was great and the server made great recommendations. We also hit the bakery after we finished eating and paid and had an amazing cannoli that isn't pictured here! The Fazzoletti was my favorite dish and one of the more unique Italian dishes I've had. They used handkerchief pasta and stuffed it with ricotta, mozz and ragu. The parm cream that the stuffed pasta was in wasn't too heavy and complimented the dish perfectly. I really enjoyed the Tomaso's meatballs over pasta but wish we could've tripled the amount of parm on top of the pasta! This was a great date night stop and I highly recommend trying the restaurant and cafe.

The food was excellent. I had the veal my mother had the pork chop. The meat cheese board was great the service was excellent mark was very knowledgeable. The air was perfect and music . You could see inside the kitchen very fresh and organized

Delish lil Italian chain place. Cool atmosphere, great service. Good for groups and reasonably priced. Hope to come back next time I'm in Phoenix!

Aloha Hawaiians, I have three words for you, meatballs, meatballs, and meatballs. I have tried every type of meatball from this place, and my favorite is the steak meatball. I tried all the flavors of sauces and I can't pin down one that I loved the best. Please try them all. I've been perfecting take out 3 times a week for the this month, lol. Take out containers are beautiful, but the food is chef's kiss. I also love the meat trays, and the desserts. I've been to two of the locations and I love them both. Arancini torte had me at hello. For dessert I had 6 cannoli, and a vanilla lobster tail. In the end, I had so much fun doing takeout and visiting this restaurant that every time I feast you have to roll me out like a yoga ball. If you have not been here, I'll race you. Ready set go!

We tried the Sicilian butcher in Peoria and decided to give the phoenix location a try. The interior is beautiful and it comes with a dining area as well as a pastry area for desserts. My family and I tried the bruschetta that came with tomato basil and garlic, another one with ricotta prosciutto honey and hazelnut, another one with fresh mozzarella basil tomato and e.v.o.o and the last one with burrata prosciutto and tomato jam. All were great but the fresh mozzarella stole the show. We also tried the meatball that came with 6 different meatballs with different flavors. It was an experience I want to try again. Our server explained each one but we were so hungry we attached the food so fast and ate it all so quick. Next door had a pastry and coffee shop. I got the vanilla iced coffee which I enjoyed drinking. I'll be back for the desserts.

This place is unbelievable....it is hands down one of our favorite family restaurants! The food is incredible, the service is spot on (the manager is on point....always checking in with his customers) and the decor is so fun! We took my parents, my aunt, uncle and kids this past Thursday evening and had a wonderful time. We booked a reservation on open table and had an easy time being seated (this restaurant can get very busy!) I HIGHLY recommend this delicious spot! Who can say no to homemade pasta???

Honestly, what is not to like about the Sicilian Butcher. We have been several times and we have always enjoyed ourselves. Overall, the service is great, on occasion we have had less great service, but it hasn't been so bad that we wouldn't return. Mostly it is a timing issue. It is the food that keeps us coming back! The BYOB meatball/pasta combination is one of our favorites. As well as the pizza and the bruschetta options. I used to love the charred octopus but unfortunately it is no longer on the menu. Their Bottle and Bruschetta combo is a great way to start the meal or just enjoy on its own. Atmosphere is always great! Lively and fun with great music and robust outdoor area too.

Wonderful lunch with good friends. Love sitting outside. Friendly service. A bit pricey but excellent food.

We waited one hour, 20 minutes for a table for four adults and two kids. Dinner was $225 Seated at the table, drink order was taken. Waters brought to table. Order taken. Salads were requested before meal. Salads were brought with meal. Drinks still hadn't been provided (bar ran out of beer and our server was absent). We asked for Parmesan, it never came. We were done eating when some manager arrived with the wrong beer. But they gave us a box of cookies. ‍ The food was okay but couldn't make up for the poor service overall. I would't return and I wouldn't recommend.

It's good, if you're a pasta lover! If you're not into the carbs, this place is not for you. I ordered artichokes and it was bland and burnt. I got a side of prawns to get some rote in and it was just okay. We had a big party and most were satisfied so I guess it's a place to visit every now and then. They have a great bar menu though. So, I'd probably come back for that but aside from that? It was just okay for me.

When a friend proposed The Sicilian Butcher for our happy hour venue, I was apprehensive, being a vegetarian. You would think with the word "butcher" in the name, the veg options would be limited. I was pleasantly surprised to see multiple items that would accomodate my dietary needs! I finally got to see why this place is always so busy! While it was busy for a Thursday evening, it did not feel crowded. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, the space had a great flow. We opted outdoors and had a wonderful time. Our server was friendly and attentive. Moving onto food, I opted for the "Craft Meatballs" build your own plate option. With seven meatball options total, they had one vegetarian - the Eggplant. I chose this along with the truggle mushroom sauce and the saffron risotto. The savoriness of the eggplant was a bit intense for me, but the subtleness of the sauce and risotta complemented well. The only last bit of critique that I have for their menu is to specify GF/V/Veg. Note, they do offer a gluten free pasta. All in all, a delightful experience. 10/10 would visit again.

These folks know how to handle a group. We were here to celebrate a very important birthday and the Sicilian Butcher did not disappoint. They were accurate and prompt throughout our visit. The food is where it was at though, we had spaghetti with meatballs, build your own pasta with fancy meatballs, chicken parm, chicken parm sandwich and pepperoni pizza. I didn't get to try the chicken parm or chicken parm sandwich. I heard the sandwich was meh, the actual chicken parm was good.. the pastas and the pizza were also very good.

The food is always delicious! Jerrel is attentive and all about customer service. Great experience!

I really enjoyed everything about this place. Came here for a date night and I was pleased with the service, the wine, the food, and the ambiance. The meatballs are to die for.

So I usually love the Maggiore restaurants but I was a bit disappointed with our meal today. My husband got the veal which is on the pricey side so you expect a good quality meal and it was so bland, he got the Marsala Sauce with it and it was not good at all. I got the gnocchi and it was ok but I don't know just not up the quality that I expected :( we did like the rigatoni of the happy hour menu which was not bad.

We had a great time having lunch here recently. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance was great, love it! We will definitely comeback soon!

A must when in town. The bakery next door completes it! I feel bad for forgetting our servers name because she was amazing! Very patient & detailed, gave us off the menu options & gave great service despite being super busy!!! Food was GREAT. Service was GREAT. Wine was GREAT. Can't ask for anything more.

Amazing Italian restaurant in northern Phoenix area. Decor is upscale yet beautiful and accessible. Hanging prosciutto and pops of red, white and black dotting the whole Restaurant. We had a party of 5 adults and a 10 month old. Hubby ordered a huge salad and everyone else ordered create your own pasta/ sauce / meatballs. Everyone had a different dish- Tomaso's original Meatballs, chicken meatballs or ribeye meatballs with gnocchi, Mafalde and creste de gallo short pasta and all different sauces: carbonara, parmigiano and Tomaso's favorite( tomatoes and garlic). Everyone loved their food especially our 10 Month year old!

This place has a nice atmosphere and the food is pretty good but the pasta/meatball dishes never have enough sauce and it's very dry and hard to swallow.

Matt was our server and gave us his honest opinion on menu items and got our drinks out fast. We got the baked gnocchi and margarita pizza and it was AMAZING! We will definitely be back for a third time!

My best friend and I have been wanting to try this place for years because we have heard nothing but good things. I'm happy to say it certainly lived up to the hype. It's a very cozy place that feels like you're having family dinner at your favorite uncle's place, and the food was AMAZING. No complaints at all about anything. If they have the melon margarita, GET IT. The real star of the show was our waiter, Nick. They were AMAZING. They were attentive and funny and patient. The food and drinks were all fantastic, but I'd come back just for Nick's exceptional service. I swear it made the food taste even better.

Let me help you order... GNOCCHI (the sauce!!!), CANNOLI, and TIRAMISU to die for! You absolutely will regret not ordering this... It's beyond exceptional! The kids $10 meals are adult portions and my frutti di mare was fantastic! Service by Mark was amazing- he's so on top of things despite juggling multiple tables. And thank you Melissa for your generosity. Mistakes are inevitable at a busy restaurant but you really went up and beyond to take care of our family. Our first time visiting AZ so thank you for such an amazing experience! CA can learn so much from your establishment lol

The Sicilian Butcher is bomb! I love their pasta! I came with a friend and we ordered appetizers - the pull apart garlic bread was DELICIOUS. We ordered a bowl of pasta each and then the gnocchi Mac and cheese on the side to share - the gnocchi Mac and cheese was my FAVORITE! Literally to die for!! And we got the potato croquettes which were very yummy also. I loved my pasta choice (chefs favorite sauce), the noodles were very Al dente but I actually didn't mind at all. I love that they offer eggplant "meat"balls for the vegetarians/vegans! The cocktails were also great. Our server was a very sweet young lady and she was attentive. She checked on us multiple times. Very friendly service! I love the seating outside, it's so beautiful on a nice day. I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant, you'll be back!

We went on a Friday night so it was busy and it was the night of a concert at the stadium so I try to keep that in mind. I was very excited to try this because I love Italian food! We were told the wait would be about 45 mins which was fine. We finally were seated but it took another 10 minutes for someone to come and give us water. Then another 20-25 minutes for food. So, service was slow. However, our waitress was amazing and tried her best to make sure we were taken care of! I ordered the tomasas meatballs with carbonara sauce and gnocchi. The gnocchi were like little puffy pillows. The peas still had some bite to them and weren't mushy which is a plus! The meatballs, they were huge and moist inside! The taste was incredibly delicious! The tiramisu was for dessert and it was some of the best tiramisu I have ever had! The total was a little more than we were expecting but I feel like it was matching the quality and amount of food we received. We also tried the bruschetta which was very delicious as well! Overall, I would probably go back but I will definitely be saving up money!

I'm VERY surprised how many positive reviews this restaurant has garnered... our experience was abysmal. We ordered on Uber Eats, selecting Uncle Arthur's Sausage Meatballs with Vodka Sauce over Rigatoni ($25.00); Grilled Chicken Meatballs with Basil Pesto over Rigatoni ($25.00); and "Pull Apart Garlic Bread ($18.00)." With respect to the pasta, both dishes had exactly ZERO flavor and the sauce was painfully scant (they were basically just containers of noodles with dense, flavorless meat on top, lightly colored with sauces that could have come from a can). Under-sauced is the word of the day here, but even if they had served the correct amount, I don't think it would have helped. How can you send pesto out of your kitchen that has no garlic or basil in it? How is that even possible? To make matters worse, the "Pull Apart Garlic Bread" wasn't garlic bread at all - it was just a hunk of $3.00 sweet Hawaiian dinner roll with a small side of garlic butter. So disappointing... we paid $70.00 for less than $10 worth of tasteless food. Ouch - talk about taking a beating. We'll take our cravings for pasta elsewhere.

Really loved the food here. Clearly quality ingredients put together by a great chef. The staff were attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. You know it's a great place when you're wondering when you can come back as you're driving out of the parking lot. Definitely worthy of a five star rating!

Love the food and ambiance. The service was okay but the food won over me. This is definitely a cute place where there's indoor and outdoor seating.

Food is always great and we love the dessert shop next door. Right in the neighborhood

Wow! Everything we had was delicious! My pork chop was tasty and tender, the octopus and calamari app has great flavor, and the service was excellent!

Great patio dining! Highly recommend reservations as it gets packed early. Food is fantastic and our server, Richard, was terrific! The meatball carousel was really fun and the bruschetta was super delicious. Pizza was very good and easily feeds 2+.

Came here on a date night with my boyfriend and it was an amazing time! First of all the service here was amazing! We told them that we were going to split the pasta and they brought it in two different containers for us! Not that we don't like to eat from one plate but having two plates is much more convenient plus they still plate it very nicely! As for the food, the bread on the bruschetta was a bit too crunchy for my liking but the flavors on it was very yummy and good! The pasta has a great texture but as someone who doesn't quite like truffle it can be overpowering but that isn't to say it's not good! It's very good and just the right amount of creaminess. Overall, very good but a bit pricey, good for an occasion!

I really really like this place! I have only been in the PHX area a few months and find myself here every other week! They have a Good Menu that changes up enough, and unique drinks. The Staff are Excellent! The food is pricey but Delicious! Good Vibes!

5 stars for menu, location and classy look/ambience. 4 stars for prices. This is a GREAT spot for a first date, or a group pre or post event drink. I love the meatballs appetizer w a glass of house red.

Twice here in a couple weeks. Lovely place and delicious food. Service was excellent both times. My last visit was a few days ago and our server was excellent and very attentive to our needs. We were two families and we had a lot of food and drink orders and everything came to us as ordered. Kudos to job well done from host stand, servers, bus staff and kitchen. Keep it up.

Great food and service at the bar tonight by Jaren and Sadie. We'll definitely be back!

Let 2024 be all about using your energy intentionally. Be intentional of your time and who you spend it with. Decided to usher in the new year at this location over the Park West one which is their newest location. This is my old hood anyway. Staff is so friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Everything is yummy but hands down, the meatball flight is the appetizer darling. You get to sample all the sauces with Uncle Arthur's Sausage. The deconstructed fig and prosciutto is yummy because the lemon ricotta is crack. So so good. Ask for extra bread because you'll end up fighting over the carbs. The margharita and pepperoni pizza didn't hit home run with belly like we wanted but loved the Uncle Arthur's Sausage pasta with the vodka sauce. Probably the best sauce option next to the truffle mushroom one. We ended up with two desserts and I would say if you don't get the cannoli, definitely the tiramisu. So decadent yet light and worth every minute in the gym. Cheesecake was probably the biggest let down because it was so plain. The patio is so inviting but the winter chill prevented us from enjoying the fireplace. Plenty of parking and lucky to snag a table. They only take reservations for parties of 10 or more. Show up early and enjoy the beautiful space. In the end, what matters most is your happiness. Be happy with your life, with your world and happy working on you. A happy belly with a glad heart is a great place to be or to start 2024!

In town for work and no one has been here but heard great reviews. Sat inside away from the 100+ weather outdoors and had a decent crowd for a Wednesday lunch rush. Great spot with bar and 50% of select wines on Wednesday! We were served right away and their menu had some really unique Italian dishes considering we're all the way in AZ. I wouldn't think a meatball-centric restaurant existed in Arizona that I enjoyed, but Sicilian But her proved me wrong. From garlic bread to meatballs, the food was delicious and very well prepared and served. I ordered the Chicken Parm meatballs with their sausage sauce. As I was heading out I got to see the meatball Ferris wheel, and I can't wait to be back to try it!

I was really excited for their all day happy hour but sad to say the tapas on the HH menu was a total rip off. We order the calamari, pizza, and the pasta al forno which all were disappointing in price. The portion they gave us for the calamari was the size of my palm and they only give you half a pizza for $8. They literally will only serve you half a pizza, I'm not sure if I should laugh or be mad. The pasta al forno is a side dish according to their website and on their regular menu they charge $2 less, very very smart but WHAT A RIP OFF. I will no longer be supporting his restaurants anymore. With that said, I didn't take any food pictures as I was so appalled by how a con artist this restaurant has become after making it. Happy hour is meant for customers to save money, not to rip them off. I'd rather pay full price and get my moneys worth rather than being disappointed with their happy hour, super let down.

Jaren and Sadie were amazing always there when you needed them and were spot on with recommendations. Definitely will be back.

The restaurant was not busy at all on a Monday night. We decided to sit on the patio which was a mistake. The space heaters were so hot it became uncomfortable at the end of the dinner. I chose a lovely Caymus Pinot Noir. Next was a fried cheese appetizer that the server ignites table side. I also had a ceasar salad that had plenty of anchovies. They also have a happy hour if you sit in the bar or high top area.