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Andreoli Italian Grocer
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Sandwiches Food Bakeries Italian, Sandwiches, Bakeries [Edit]
8880 E Via LindaScottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-1980
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Mike F. said: "I usually avoid chains, particularly Italian chains, like the plague. However, it was my mother-in-law's birthday and this is her favorite place. So we go. And I was more than a little surprised (pleasantly). The good: - Great…" read more »
52 reviews for Andreoli Italian Grocer
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"panino di tizio: grilled homemade sausage, bell peppers and..." In 3 reviews -
"...french fries, fried potatoes and leeks, with a mildly spicy..." In 4 reviews -
"Excellent selection of meats and cheeses." In 3 reviews
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52 reviews in English
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Review from Mike E.
Phoenix, AZ
2/24/2012 1 photo
I had my first exposure to Andreoli's today and it was a great experience.
The food was definitely above average, but the ambience and vibe of the place made it a five star experience. Andreoli's has a nice selection of meats, desserts and other tasty looking treats for sale in their store and a variety filled menu full of Italian dishes.
Although they have a large variety of sandwiches, salads, and antipasto dishes, I was in the mood for pasta. I ordered penne pasta with sausage and peas. I've never had peas as part of a pasta dish, but the addition was a pleasant surprise. The sausage based sauce was tasty and had no shortage of meat. I'm not sure if the pasta was homemade, but it had a very high quality taste to it.
Above average food, friendly service, and a great ambience gives Andreoli's a well deserved five stars.Listed in: Best Italian food in the…
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Review from Kenon R.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Holy cow the food here is amazing! We had mozarella with tomatoes, antipasta, penne with veal sauce gnocci, and a sandwich and it was all unbelievable (as it always is). However, the experience wouldn't be complete without the waitstaff, Francesca and Mike. Francesca is an outgoing girl that isn't afraid to add to your conversation, and that only adds to the laid-back, family atmosphere of this place. Mike is a friendly guy, and he's always up for a good time in the right environment. Ha.
I would highly recommend everyone giving this place a shot. It is a bit expensive, but it's worth it! -
Review from Marisa S.
3/9/2012 5 Check-ins Here
I can't believe I have not reviewed Andreoli's before. I have been having their sandwiches and Chocolate croissants since the twins were born. Andreoli is so close to the Scottsdale Shea Hospital. When I delivered the twins I had to stay there for I think 4 or 5 days. I sent my hubby everyday for chocolate croissants and sandwiches. Hospital food is yuck compared to it.
I went back again today, I needed some comfort food after the stress of my little girls surgery, hey I need an excuse for the carb overload.
I ordered the Porchetta and the Forza Italia, plus of course a couple of chocolate croissants, 1/3 of a pound of salami and some Zuppa inglese for an additional dessert.
The food here is amazing, yes, the customer service is not the best. They remind me of my Zio Aldo. Always with his smug smile and always telling everyone around how "stupido" they are. I miss him. You need to think like George Costanza, not make any sudden moves or comments for fear you will get "No croissant for you, one year!"Listed in: My sweet tooth
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Review from Gloria T.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Not a fan. Today Vermont Sandwich Company was packed, so my girlfriend and I thought we would walk over and give this place a try. Big BIG Mistake. Now I've been to Italy, hell ...I grew up in Nice, France. Not 'old world' enough for me, I ordered the Maresciallo Italian antipasto with their meats & cheese which took forever to get and charged me over $10 (big rip off) and my friend ordered a Bastard baguette (dis-appointing). This place is too over-priced in their offerings.
The main reason for this yelp is the rudeness of the staff here, the woman behind the counter had a chip on her shoulder and treated not only us but others in line with arrogance. Also the old man, possibly the owner had the same air about him.
Granted there were many off duty scottsdale police hanging around, but the whole scenario reminded me of a mafia 'front', just like back home. I guess this is a hit or miss from reading all the reviews, maybe its just from others low standards? -
Review from Colin M.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/22/2012
Ok this is hard for me beause the food is 6 stars. I take my friends, family, clients here and everybody raves about it ..... but. The smart ass kids at the counter have got to go. I don't know their names but one in particular should retire and become a lawyer because when you ask if you can have your sandwich on Italian (roll) instead of focaccia he says "Focaccia is Italian" and then looks at you smugly. I took the high road and neglected to point out to him that a baguette he offered was French. He should pay less attention to geography and work on his note taking skills because after all that, the sandwich still came on a focaccia.
So I hope the owner hears this, your front line of sales at the counter makes me want to go somewhere else. Your six star food, averaged with your zero star staff puts you at a 3. And yes Guiseppe, I want to drink diet coke and I don't need a lecture on how it has "echemica that is a bad for your brain". If you feel so strongly about it, then don't sell it ! I'm sure your meats contribute to heart disease but you're not grimacing when I order a porchetta sandwich (which is unbelievably good by the way)
So Andreloi, please get someone up front with a smile and who, at a minimum, has read a pamphlet on the basics of customer service.
Hate having to write this one. -
Review from Mohammad N.
Tempe, AZ
Came here for a lunch with some colleagues...never had heard of this place so didn't have any expectations.
I've never been to Italy, but I've been to Little Italy in San Diego so I feel like I had the credentials to adequately wax on the wonder of Andreoli's. The second you step in, you're gonna feel like that you're in an authentic Italian environment. Sauces, coffee, bread, and oils adorn the walls and fill the restaurant/grocery store with products that also provide for some pretty awesome decor.
This is one of those places where the mantra is "my way or the highway." They make the food and you will eat it. No one really smiles or seems to be outgoing, but really all that matters is that they care about their food.
I ordered the #2 aka The Caio...which is thinly sliced pieces of beef, melted provolone, and sauteed onions. on a soft baguette. Medium sized sandwich that will fill you and leave you with a satisfied smile. The beef is thinly tender with the perfect amount of warmth and full of taste. The side salad is fresh and light.
Just an amazing sandwich....which is exactly what I was hoping for when I saw that it cost $8.25. The sandwich is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to try their dessert. I also tried the leeks, which was basically the french fries and they weren't super crispy, but these are definitely worth sharing among friends.
Lunch for two is gonna run at least $20. -
Review from JR H.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/6/2012
The moment you walk in the door and hear Italian on the TV and those behind the counter speaking the same you get the feeling your food is going to taste as authentic as the people who prepare it- and it does. We tried several items the pasta was great and the Big Beef Sandwich with sauteed onions also good. The people who work here are very friendly and the service was fantastic. They played with our girls who loved their bread and pasta and often giggled when the waiter joked with them. We tried two deserts (dont know what they were) but they were also great. We will be back soon.
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Review from Gabi M.
I'd been hearing about Andreoli for quite some time, but it took me until last Thursday to go for my first visit. That first visit was so good that I returned for dinner tonight (just a few days later).
On that first visit, I was with three other people and we shared a large mixed salad, oilves, and two different kinds of focaccia. I had the minestrone soup for dinner that night and then we all shared several desserts. My favorite was a merengue dessert with frosting - delicious!
Tonight's visit was just as good. My husband once again had homemade pasta with veal meat sauce (their version of Bolognese). I shared the fettucine with lobster in a light red tomato sauce with my mom. My brother and dad both ordered the pork sandwich, and we again started the meal by sharing a large mixed green salad, fresh bread, and an antipasti platter. Once again, we couldn't end our meal without something sweet, so my dad chose a nutty nuget for us to share.
While it's a casual atmosphere / grocer, and you place your order at the front counter, the service is attentive and the food is as authentic as I've found in the Valley. We will for sure be back with the bambino in the future... Bellisimo!Listed in: Gabi goes International!, Favorites of the Moment, Fresh Bread
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Review from gretchen s.
Los Angeles, CA
12/4/2011
I always have to hit Andreoli when I'm in town. It's like escaping to Italy for a couple hours. Seriously, most times I've been there I am the only person who speaks English natively. The menu consists mainly of sandwiches, salads and starters, then there's a specials board that changes daily, including entrees and pastas.
This last visit, we stopped in on Pizza Night, which is every Friday and pretty delicious. We were seated in front of the outdoor pizza oven, which proved to be the best dinner theatre ever! Giovanni, the owner, was fired up hotter than the oven itself. Yelling at the staff and his daughter in Italian, which I fortunately speak, so I was able to understand everything they said. They were screaming about running out of pizza, which happens every Friday. Lucky us: we got one of the last pies. Mushroom and sausage. It was up to par with all the rest of their outstanding fare.
We also enjoyed a pasta bolognese, which is a regular item on the special board. Andreoli puts out the best bolognese in the city. Hands down.
Other items I suggest:
1. The steak sandwich, kinda like an Italian Cheese Steak. Unreal. Steak. Fontina. Need I say more?
2. Anything made with their housemade sausage.
3. The speck sandwich. Not too heavy, great flavors from the smokey pork, blue cheese and arugula.
4. If you have a big group, have them make you an impressive antipasto plate. Yum.
5. Artichokes
6. Tiramisu. OMG. Save room.
Also, I'd suggest bringing your own wine. Corkage is pretty cheap and their selection is just OK. The cheapest bottle you can get is $30 and is really lackluster. Oh, and never ask for any substitutions. They will not accomodate, but the food is amazing and should be enjoyed as they make it. -
Review from Lindsey F.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
It was a Monday and there's nothing too great about Mondays. It was lunchtime and it was hot outside. I didn't bring my lunch into work so I had to go somewhere. I sat and pondered about where to go. I started driving and kept driving and it then hit me...I'd been wanting to try Andreoli for years and this Monday lunchtime was going to be the day! Would it be everything I dreamed of? Would I silently thank the owners for making me happy on this hot and miserable Monday? Would it feel like I stepped into Italy in the desert? Would I gorge not one both both halves of my sandwich? Would I leave with chocolate in my hand? The answer to each question above is yes; a thousand times yes!
I parked my car and walked through a game of two patrons playing Foosball. It felt very much like Italy and it felt even more like Italy once I stepped through the doors. The grocer is open in the middle with plenty of homey tables and chairs and different types of Italian groceries line the walls. I immediately noticed the tasty dishes in the glass refrigerator at the counter and most importantly, the rows of desserts tempting my taste buds.
The menu is lengthy and everything sounded delicious. From pasta to sandwiches, this Italian grocer has it all. Experiencing my typical menu anxiety, I stared anxiously at the menu and finally, asked the man behind the counter what he suggested. He said to go for the # 3 named the sempronio which had prosciutto, mozzarella and pepper sandwich on sourdough. It sounded delicious so I said "sold!" and moved my way to the cash register. Before I could escape though, chocolate caught my eye. Yes, I was coming off of an eating binge in Chicago but I couldn't resist so I asked for a little slice of the chocolate with marzipan in the middle.
I lunched alone and I felt just fine doing so here. Everyone is very friendly and everything is very casual, so I sat at my table and waited for my meal to arrive.
And now let me tell you about the Italian goodness known as my sandwich. The sourdough bread was soft, crunchy and blissful with every bite. I read in one of the reviews that the prosciutto was so good it was almost a sin to eat it with bread. That is exactly how this prosciutto was. It was salty and moist and very lean. Absolutely delicious with every bite. The peppers complimented it perfectly and I didn't even mind the biteful of garlic clove I discovered. I asked for a to-go box. I did, and I had every intention of wrapping up half of the sandwich and saving it for later. But how could I do so to something so delicious? So, the other half stayed in the to-go box all of five minutes before I consumed the remainder. I was full and satisfied.
Here's a very important note: do not ask to change anything on the menu. What they offer is what you get and not only is it delicious as-is and shouldn't be changed, they will also refuse you if you request any substitutes. Hey, it's the Italian way and as a fellow Italian, I can honestly say: that's how we role!
I cannot wait to visit again and again. I also can't wait to buy products from their and have an Italian feast of my own at home!Listed in: AZ Places with an Atmosphere, Sandwiches Worth Eating
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Review from Greg C.
Phoenix, AZ
12/31/2011
I should be ashamed of myself; I have lived near this restaurant since it opened but only recently tried the place. On my first visit, I tried the sausage sandwich and the leak fries. The Italian sausage sandwich is served on baguette bread with grilled onions and homemade Italian sausage. The food was excellent and nearly enough for two. The leak fries were great and served with green onions and a dipping sauce which had a trace of olive.
While there, I saw a guest come in just for an order of freshly made bread, which looked incredible ($7.35 out the door; the loaf was huge).
Prior to leaving, I ordered their two most popular deserts: the tiramisu and pistachio cake. Both were AWESOME; however, I thought the tiramisu was just slightly better.
I will be back; perhaps tomorrow! -
Review from Dave N.
Yeah. You know what it is. The feeling of the perfect sandwich. Going in your mouth.
That perfect bread. The meat. The cheese. The flavors arouse your palate the same way an adult film does for a 14 year old. Yeah. Just like that.
After meeting up with Yelpers last night at the International Supper Club, I was informed that I work very close to Andreoli, so I decided to place a quick to-go order today. Went online, and saw the most catchy name possible....The Bastardo.
Ok, it wasn't just the name. It was the olive tapenade, the pecorino, the genova salami and the side salad. It all sounded so perfect. And it was. It was everything as I had described in the second paragraph.
Freaking amazing.
As soon as I arrived (within 10 minutes), my sandwich was ready. Everything was perfect. I am in food heaven. I am coming back to order my cured meats.
Everything is a touch pricier than normal, but service is FAST. and MUCH faster than DeFalco's. I still LOVE DeFalco's....but this is closer to my work....and the speed of service makes me a very, happy man.Listed in: One of a kind in AZ
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Review from Gary S.
6/6/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Interesting......so many of the reviews below talk about attitude. A couple of thoughts on that. First, i have been there several times and they have been nothing but friendly, genuine and sincere. Do they sound a bit rough due to ESL and cultural tone? Sure. If you don't like that type of tone go to the Olive Garden where you won't run into a single true Italian. Second thought is, what did you do to piss them off? I think the tone and attitude in this market is exactly what I expect from a true Italian market. I have been to Italy 6 times and this is genuine Italian. You fellow patrons will likely be speaking Italian.
The food is incredible. I am not a big fan of eggplant. my wife asked me to try her eggplant sandwich and it was the best eggplant I have ever had. I will probably order that next time I am in. I had the Porchetta (Pork Sandwich) and the pork was perfectly cooked and the bread is fresh. The Maningota is what we really go here for. Make sure you save room for dessert!
THe groceries that they offer are very limited, but they are everything you would need for an authentic Italian meal. They are also ingredients that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. -
Review from Dave S.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/22/2010 10 Check-ins Here
After reading all the great reviews, and now my curiosity has me... I HAVE TO GO. Read the good and the bad, but I didn't think the bad would effect me, so I drive over with an open mind and a empty stomach. Yes I'm from the East Coast and spent many days of my life in Little Italy, and yes I've even been to Italy a few times too.
Meh. I've experienced better.
The shelves were sparse for a "Grocer" and limited, the food was fresh but I can do better in my own kitchen for a whole lot cheaper. Andreoli is EXPENSIVE ... I know, I know, it's Scottsdale. The tables were filled with regulars that make this their home, and I had to sit outside to smell their lovely garbage cooking in the hot desert sun. Not appetizing! When placing my order I was treated very coldly and with their great attitude, that I read previous in others reviews, was true. -
Review from A B.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/16/2010
Andreoli, you disappoint me. Here's why...
After not visiting you for nearly a year, I craved your food. Either you are resting on your laurels or stopped caring or both.
With crummy weather that we had today, a friend suggested your restaurant. Well other than the coffee that is consistently excellent, the pasta dish I ordered left everything to be desired...I ate because I was hungry but there was nothing in that dish worth recommending - dried pasta, uninteresting ragu - no sauce whatsoever....blah!
So much for driving 20 minutes to come see you, I'll stay home next time thinking of you and make my own meal and not spend $ 13 for a dish that's not even worth two bucks.
On top of that, you are too busy talking on the phone instead of taking care of your customers. Not even one person bothered to ask us how our food was. -
Review from Sam K.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/28/2011
I am the type of person that almost always orders 1 thing from each place I eat lunch, allowing me to mix up the location.
I say this because the 'Cosa Nostra' sandwich is why I come here. I don't need to try anything else because I enjoy it that much, every time.
It's also got a lot of cool unique Italian fares for take home, and the employees seem really nice... -
Review from D. D.
Phoenix, AZ
7/13/2011
You really can't go wrong with their menu choices, their desserts are great too.
Anyway, 4 stars, I'll be back for lunch real soon. -
Review from Chris G.
Tempe, AZ
1/1/2011
The best Italian food I've ever had in Arizona, and by no small margin. If you want the real thing, come here. Yes, you order at a counter in a place that looks like a deli. Yes, you have to go back up to the register to pay. No, it's not cheap. It just doesn't matter. Eating here is the closest thing I've found to eating in Italy in the US (and yes, I've eaten in Italy). You will not get Americanized food here. This means pasta that's actually al dente, and not swimming in sauce. Portions are not chain-restaurant gigantic. On most days I've been there, at least one table will be full of people speaking Italian. It's almost like you stepped inside a teleporter and came out at a small, local restaurant in northern Italy.
Some people who have posted reviews of Andreoli below wouldn't know real Italian food if it hit them in the head. I'm personally happy if they go elsewhere, and I think the people who run Andreoli prefer it that way too.
In addition to the food, the deli is also first rate. They have guanciale and lardo, two things I've never seen anywhere else in Arizona. The bread is so good it will make you cry (which I do when they refuse to sell me some to take home. They won't let it go if they are running low). The house made sausage is so good, I won't buy it anywhere else now. -
Review from Stan W.
10/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great overall experience. I strolled in tonight, a first timer not really knowing much about the finer points of charcuterie. I was greeted kindly by the guy behind the deli cooler. I asked him to give me a half a pound of his spiciest salami and a baguette. I planned on taking this home to make a great sandwich. While my order was being sliced, I wandered around the store looking at all of the great italian food products. Pastas, olives, breadsticks, pastries, you name it, it was all there.
Long story short, I got home about ready to make my sandwich, and tried a slice of the salami. Incredible! There was no way in hell I was going to put this inside two slices of bread and dilute the flavor with mustard, mayo, cheese, etc... Instead, I sliced up the baguette, grabbed some brie, and made myself a mini smorgasbord. The salami ruled the day. The bread wasn't bad either. I can't wait to go back for lunch and try some cheese and bresaola or maybe a full sandwich. -
Review from Fred F.
6/25/2009
I have found my new favorite lunch spot.
I'm not sure why he calls the place a grocery. Yes, he has stuff for sale (a lot of imported pastas, olives, etc.) and he has a nice seletion of Italian deii meats and cheeses but it's more an eat-in deli than a grocery store.
They have an extensive menu of panini, salads, pasta dishes and pizza. I had the panino di sempronio which is a panino with prosciutto, tomatoes, provoletta cheese and pesto and is served warm and with a small garden salad. My wife had rigatoni with a meat sauce.
My panino was excellent. I realize it's just a sandwich but wow, what a nice sandwich! For only $7.75 it's a great deal. The rigatoni was also very good. The rigatoni was cooked to perfection and the meat sauce was a little sweet and loaded with meat. My wife even asked for a slice of bread so she could mop up the remaining sauce and she never does that.
I think everyone that works here has an Italian accent, and they should. There were even a few older guys (one turned out to be the owner) watching an Italian television station (a soccer game, what else?). I chatted with the owner (Giovanni) on my way out about some of the prepared meats. I asked him if they sold torrone (an Italian candy). He told me he only gets it during the Holidays but would be happy to order some for me; "just give me a call". Nice guy.
Very casual, very good food, reasonably priced. Ignore the "grocery" sign and stop in, you'll be happy you did. -
Review from Michele R.
Bend, OR
2/14/2010
Gimmee an A...Gimme a T....Gimme a T...Gimme an I...Gimme a T...Gimme a U...Gimme a D....Gimme an E...what does it spell? ATTITUDE!
This review is not for the food, but for the attitude we experienced at Andreoli's.
As visitors to Scottsdale we were looking for a place to pick up talian specialty and deli items and two options, Andreoli's' being one, popped to the top of our list. Since my hubby is Italian American and grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, he has more than a passing acquaintance with good italian deli's and "attitude". Loves the former and the latter doesn't phase him a bit. Usually. But at Andreoli's he walked out without making a purchase. Here's why...
We were the only customers in the store at about 6pm on a weeknight, so it's not as if they were too busy or we were too impatient. But we waited for some time before a staff person, who had just been complaining - loudly - to someone else about a rude customer - asked "You know what you want?" When we said we were new to the store and trying to decide the response was roughly, "When you figure out what you want call me, I'll be in the back."
You know that old comic phrase, "This job would be great if it weren't for our damned customers"...well, we wonder if that' might be the slogan at Andreoli's based on this single experience.
That said, it seems as if Andreoli's has a decent selection of deli items (although not as good as one of their competitors perhaps) and a great selection of imported Italian specialty items, like taralles, capers packed in salt, nougats and so on, and a freezer case full of ravioli with different fillings that looked pretty darned intriguing.
So, we wondered, why was the place empty at about 6:00 on a weeknight when one might think people should be coming and going to pick things up to take home or eat in? Maybe we're not the only ones who decided the attitude wasn't worth it?
We left without making a purchase. But given all the great Yelp reviews, maybe we just hit this on a bad day. Still, we'd echo Jan S's observation in her review from her experience in December that there is a sense the staff doesn't care. And in this economy in particular, we want to do business with people who do. -
Review from Abe S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/2/2010
Delicious sandwiches! Smaller portions, higher quality ingredients... especially the meats and cheeses.
For something fun, try the fries, which come with a tasty helping of very lightly fried leeks. Really good!
The desserts are impressive as well.
I've visited each time with high expectations, and this place hasn't disappointed! I'll be back again soon! -
Review from Jeffrey K.
Phoenix, AZ
1/8/2009
Andreoli's Grocer is a little expensive but the ambiance alone is worth paying for. The Italian and European groceries - pastas, grains, baked goods, olive oils, wine- and the Italian conversations you hear while sitting at their antique tables and chairs, makes you feel as if you were in Italy.
On the other hand I have mixed reviews on their food. I was disappointed in my cheese and cured meat platter. Their menu claims that their antipasto will "take your breath away." I ordered the il tagliere del maresciallo and it was kinda boring.
I expected the dish to be simple but not poorly crafted. I was expecting a variety of firm and soft Italian cheeses and a variety of smoky, spicy, and salty cured meats but got nothing more than a few flavorful meats, a handful of briny olives, and a glob of mild gorgonzola cheese. It would have been really good with one or two more cheeses.
I also ordered a panino forza Italia that was really good. The panino, English translation for sandwich, had a wonderful paring of proscuitto, gorgonzola, mascarpone, and arugula that was served between a perfectly golden crusted and soft baguette.
I plan on going back to try a couple of other things on their menu. Until then I'm going to give them a three. Ciao! -
Review from Chris L.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 11/6/2009 5 Check-ins Here
Ok, I give up. I had a previous review of Andreoli that I gave 3 stars. They probably didn't care anyway. I gave it a lower rating because of the lack of service.
At this point, I just don't care. I've been back to Andreoli for lunch a couple times in the past couple of weeks and the food is just so good it doesn't matter. I also didn't have a repeat of the wait from hell so maybe that's helped change my mind?
The first visit back, I went with Giovanni's recommendation (which I'd heard from Eytan over at Phoenix Knife House) of the Mortadella (kind of similar to bologna but so much better) sandwich. Just Mortadella & nothing else. It was killer. Loved it. I've never had a bad sandwich all the times I've been there. Their bread is killer. Always nicely dressed. The salad that comes alongside is wonderful. Can't go wrong. I was with 7 people and they all loved their food.
We also did a number of orders of the patatine fritte (fried potatoes & leeks). They're pretty much the best french fries ever. I also ordered some mozzarella in carrozza (fresh mozzarella and bread dipped in batter and sauteed). That was quite nice too.
Washed it all down with a Limonatta.
My last visit, I had the ridiculous fried potatoes & leeks of course and they were awesome. I did the arrapato sandwich (breaded pork loin with arugula and parmigiano). Stellar again.
So I just give in & admit that I'm addicted to the food at Andreoli and am already overdue for my next visit.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/20/2009
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Review from Kirin C.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/13/2008
Hands down the best Italian place around. The funny thing is, it is so far from any "typical" restaurant you've ever experienced. So be prepared to experience something completely different than what you are used to.
The food is the most authentic around. The owner and chef, Giovanni, is humble when he acknowledges that he gets at least 3 marriage proposals a week (which I found out after asking him if he was interested...) :-) The prices are fair to a smidgen high- but the man has his father picking herbs off the mountainside in Italy and shipping them stateside. He makes the cheeses, pastas, and sausages by hand. And he is almost a snob about using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients- many from Italy. How freakin' cool is that?!!
You will LOVE it here! (PS- it is really funny to see how many Italians come in there. I guess they all know where the good stuff is!)
Warmly,
Kirin :)Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Fred S.
7/22/2010
I noticed Andreoli's, and actually went by it many times on my way to and from different businesses in the Fry's center. But for some reason, I had never gone inside. Since I live nearby, I try to explore all the interesting eating places in immediate vicinity, and one day I decided I was hungry for an Italian sub. Since I was near Andreoli's I decided to give it a try (plus the Vermont Sandwich Company was closed).
Entering the deli, it was very nice inside - very comfortable looking and small, with a few tables. Since I was looking for a sandwich to go, I looked at the menus on the reader board/white board and ordered. The sandwich came in a to-go box, with a side of salad. There was no one else in waiting, and it took several minutes for someone to notice me - but that was ok since I had a chance to go over the menu. The person that took my order was very informative and nice.
When I received the sandwich, I was initially disappointed, since it seemed small for the price, and as always, I was hungry. But I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived home, and had a chance to taste it. It was very good - the bread was perfectly cooked, and the meat and cheese were very complimentary.
I have gone back several times and tried different sandwiches and pastas, and everything I have had is delicious. So if I am really hungry, I will go to other places in the area. But if I am craving authentic Italian food, and am out for a walk, I go to Andreoli's. -
Review from Sheila L.
Scottsdale, AZ
This is a groovy little deli with good cheese selection and good beer. Im excited for the better weather to try that outside patio. Stay tuned.
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Review from Joel L.
5/7/2009 1 Check-in Here
As a general rule, if I am within five miles of this place I usually will stop. The main reason is the italian french fries, fried potatoes and leeks, with a mildly spicy chipotle sauce on the side ($5.50) - just awesome. I'm usually there for lunch so I go with the panino di caio, filet, provolone, carmelized onions ($8.25), the delicious porchetta with agressive black pepper, fennel and garlic seasoning ($7.75) or the salame and roasted peppers ($7.75). On the side is served a simple mixed green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. The other absolute must in my opinion is the calamari del sacrestano, marinated and grilled ($8.25) - probably my favorite calamari dish anywhere.
All of those things, coupled with the sfogliatelle, the random olive oil, truffle honey and tuna they stock, I end up leaving spending way more than necessary. But I'm not complaining - I love this place. -
Review from Helen Y.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/18/2007
I forgot where I was for a moment when I stepped into Andreoli. How did I end up in a cafe reminscent of the ones I lingered over vino at in Tuscany?
I was surrounded by wooden antique shelves filled with Italian dry pastas, olive oils and mini jam jars. The long deli case is filled with all kinds of meats, cheeses and homemade pastries.
The menu (available on website) is comprised of panini, antipasti (calamari, pizzas) and salads. You order at the deli counter and if you're eating in, they bring the food to you and on real plates. We ordered one thing from each section:
- bresaola con ruchetta e parmigiano: thin-sliced air-cured beef on an arugula salad and shaved parmesan $6.50
- panino di tizio: grilled homemade sausage, bell peppers and onions in a toasted baguette $7.50
- le palle del papa: baked breaded rice balls filled with meat sauce, parmesan and peas $5.00
- sfogliatelle: shell-shaped multi-layered pastry filled with homemade ricotta $2.75
The sausage and air-cured beef were delizioso! The rice ball was the size of a baseball and packed with tasty fillings. My only complaint was that the arugula salad contained hardly any arugula, but that's not going to stop me from coming back to try the daily pasta specials.
Can't handle the hefty airfare and expensive Euro? This is the next best thing! Molto bene! -
Review from Don M.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/17/2011
Been to this restaurant 6 times. Pretty much all the food is home made. Makes their own bread fantastic. Want a steak best in town, actually likely the best one I have ever had. Pastrys are just terrific. Don't miss this off the beaten track local restaurant!!!
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Review from Suzanne S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/25/2009
I've often thought that all I really need to sustain in life is bread and salami. But thats just a pipe dream and if my doctor ever read this he would have a few other things to suggest.
But really, its so simple and yet so good. Which is Andreoli in a nut-shell. An Italian deli at its finest. The salami was quality. The bread, a perfect baguette, was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Add arugula and some roasted peppers and I'll tell you what you got there . . . . you got big yum!
Yes, its a bit pricey, but the sandwich did come a side salad of fresh romaine and other assorted lettuces tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette with fresh cracked pepper. A surprise I very much enjoyed. And frankly, I know where to get a cheap meal but I will happily pay for quality any and every day.
I'm not sure I'll ever be on this side of town again, but if I am, I will keep this place in mind. -
Review from Dan W.
Santa Barbara, CA
7/15/2010 27 Check-ins Here
What Andreoli's lacks in pretentiousness, it makes up in excellent food. The reviewer who said "amazing" was spot on. I visit whenever I am in Scottsdale, stopping by for lunch or just a cappuccino and pastry. I also like to pick up a sandwich for my plane ride home; I have worked my way through half of the sandwich menu so far and loved each and every one.
The staff are great. They are friendly and helpful and have great recommendations. And there is always a soccer game on the TV. -
Review from Jessica G.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/29/2011
Excellent selection of meats and cheeses. I love the antipasto.
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Review from Jan S.
12/21/2009
The first visit a few years back was a positive experience as the grilled calamari and squash blossoms were molto bene. loved the charm and concept of this place. Also the service was friendly despite being low on help.
However, the last few visits have left me a little disappointed both with the food and the service. The housemade sausage and tomato,basil,mozz paninos were sloppily thrown together and lacking both in style and substance. Also, took home some of the deli stuff and later took a look at the receipt and discovered a big overcharge error that (giving the benefit of the doubt) was probably due to not being focused on the task at hand. There seems to be a sense that they don't care anymore.
Don't know if i'd recommend for dinner as the average entrees seemed to have jumped up in price. On top of that, weekends can be especially tough to get any service unless your italian language skills are up to par. Still, the desserts have always been pretty good and the espressos are perfecto.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Aben R.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/24/2010
First and foremost Andreoli's is an overpriced Italian grocery store. As it is a grocery store, visitors should not expect table cloths or good service, Many of the unusual items it carries can be found for less at nearby AJs, but not the broad selection of cheeses or salumi. The homemade hot lunches can be very good, but this is not the place to bring the boss. Because the food is homemade, it varies in consistency from day to day. I will say, as one who lived in Italy for many years, the dishes are indeed authentic and worth a try, if not worth the price. One warning: Don't order the pizza and expect an ordinary pizza. It's a rustic pizza, made with bread dough. We did not like it. Andreoli himself, incidentally, can be quite grumpy to those he does not know.
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Review from Donna F.
Mesa, AZ
7/31/2010
I have been on the hunt for Amarena Cherries ever since the Pasta Bar started my addiction over a year ago and today I sat down and called all over the valley for 2 hours before in amazement I found them at Andreoli. After looking at the menu on-line I knew my husband would want to eat there and we hopped on the road for our adventure.
We were barely two steps in the door when sure enough it was decided we would stay for lunch. The young lady behind the counter, I am thinking the owner's daughter, couldn't have been more helpful. I had picked out my sandwich on line, but switched to a daily special of rigatoni with ricotta and cherry tomatoes and my husband spotted peppers and sausage on the counter and he was sold.
Our lunch was fabulous and we returned to the dessert counter for a treat to take home. Sadly only so much fits in the fridge. My husband wanted to have his parents come up right away as they are huge "real" Italian foodies too. As tomorrow is Sunday and they are closed we will have to wait a day to return, but we will definitely be back soon. I also loved the antique tables and items mingled in the store. -
Review from I M.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/31/2010
Very authentic ingredients, great food. The sandwiches are amazing, very simple ingredients and very tasty. A tad bit pricey though.
I would recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Italian deli. -
Review from Karen M.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/20/2011
FREEEEEKING AWESOME. I am on a little carbohydrate high....but oh so worth it. I actually went here on my search for a decent european pastry in the food desolation that is Scottsdale (on the recommendation of a Chowhound reviewer). I found my pastry (admit I have no idea what I ate was called - a beautiful croissant but filled with a nutmeg custard (WHAT?!?!?!?!?!) Omg. I also got some of their little hazlenut cookies for the office and a slice of dark chocolate covered torrone for my hubby and a sandwhich for lunch. Now I don't even eat meat but there are so many options here and, honestly, the charcuterie looked beautiful. I got the buffalo mozzarella and tomato on house made foccacia. A sandwhich so often abused and maligned by imitators - but this took things back to its farmer-to-table roots. No heavy dressing, aioli or pesto - just amazing super soft foccacia, perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes and the lightest, fluffiest mozzarella I have ever tasted - a few slices of fresh basil and GENIUS! I can't wait to take my husband here and, as another reviewer suggested, take advantage of their fresh pastas, olives, cheeses and other items for a home cooked italian meal too.
LOVE Andreoli!
PS I thought the young guy helping me was sweet, if informal - he didn't even make a face at my HUGE order! Ha ha!! -
Review from Benjamin I.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/1/2010
Heard about Andreoli's on this site called http://Yelp.com. Steered me right. Freshest ingredients with a friendly staff. I tried one of their fancy sandwiches and was very impressed. Great bread, fresh mozzarella and plentiful meat on the sandwich.
It looks like an Italian deli on the inside with soccer playing on a TV in the background (classic). Real Italians preparing and serving your food. The sandwich comes with a romaine salad with house dressing already on it. The dressing paired well with the salad and made for a perfect sized meal.
Will be back next time I'm in town. -
Review from Ryan J.
10/27/2010
You won't find Franco American here. Just simple, rustic, and flavorful recipes from the old country. No heavy sauces, the flavor comes from simple preparation and quality ingredients.
