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Va Bene
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
51 reviews for Va Bene
Review Highlights
"The happy hour is amazing (try the eggplant dish."
(in 13 reviews)
"The al la vodka sauce is bright and has a luxurious mouth..."
(in 4 reviews)
"I've been happy every time I have eaten here."
(in 3 reviews)
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Dayna B.
Kansas City, KS
1/16/2012
If you want a "real" review of this place, read the one from Nicole B. I'm just going to give you my highlights this time.
First, they had Grey Goose on special for $6. Are you kidding me? Where do I sign up? I saw the sign on the patio as we were walking thru the door and I knew it was going to be a good night!
I don't typically order calamari because everyone seems to have a version of it and it's usually not very good. The calamari at Va Bene is thebombdotcom. Seriously the best squid I have ever had. For dinner I had the Risotto Mare Monte--light brandy cream sauce, shrimp, scallops, and wild mushrooms. Very good.
The atmosphere was dark and romantic. No one wants to have a spotlight on them with they're shoveling Italian food into their face. It was perfect. It was a quiet Tuesday night with only a couple other tables. Besides, we were getting plenty of attention from the staff and other customers. Four hot ladies do not need a spotlight. :) -
Review from Nicole B.
1/11/2012
As my friend would say, "This place is grown and sexy". Love the dim lighting and the red curtains. I love the huge bar area. Four of us girls dined here for dinner and sat at a high table in the bar area. Our server was friendly and attentive and the bartender even came over and chatted it up with us.
We all had wine and I went with a Malbec. It was a good choice recommended by the bartender. When our server brought over bread and butter, I was so excited to see that it wasn't normal butter. I love when restaurants don't have normal butter and the sundried tomato and basil butter exceeded my butter expectations. For starters, we shared the clams and fried calamari. The clams were in a olive oil, garlic, and oregano broth and dipping the bread in it made it even better. The clams were baby clams and were good, but a bit gritty. I liked the calamari. They were light, and even thought the garlic sauce on them was good, I'm old school Italian and would have preferred traditional marinara or fra diavlo dipping sauce.
Like many other Yelpers, I went with the Gnocchi alla Vodka. I'm an Gnocchi snob, but Va Bene passes my Gnocchi test. Definitely homemade, light and fluffy. The sauce was SO flavorful. I only ordered a half order of the Gnocchi and was kicking myself after for not getting a whole order!
One thing I did not like about the restaurant was that the music was on a pop station. If I'm in a nice Italian restaurant, I don't feel like listening to Lady Gaga. I know they have live Jazz on the weekends, so why not play Jazz music on the radio every night?!Listed in: Scottsdale/Mesa, AZ area
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Review from Jeff R.
Tempe, AZ
12/7/2011
I have been here a few times for lunch and taken friends and it's always been a pleasant experiance. I have only ever gotten the Gnocchi alla Vodka so you mileage may vary. It's so good I never switch up what I order.
It's a nice restaurant with a cool patio and bar so you can eat outside.
Try:
- Gnocchi alla Vodka -
Review from Andy S.
Chandler, AZ
11/21/2011
Went for a birthday gathering there last Friday.
The wine list was excellent and we went with a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. The presentation was excellent and the wine was kept at about the right temperature.
For appetizers, we ordered the Escargot and the Scallops. I must say, the escargot came out completely different than what I had expected. It came out in a soft, flaky pastry, and could be separated out in 4 pieces. It was extremeley done to perfection! The scallops were also excellent, and the presentation was superb.
I opted for the Linguine Vongole (pasta and clams in a white wine sauce). I've had this dish at several other places, and I must say this was the best one I've had so far.
The only 'downer' of the whole night was that our table was placed near the band, and it was a little distracting trying to talk over them. Kind of hard for 10 people to have casual conversations to Journey. :)
All in all, it was a very pleasant experience. -
Review from Brian L.
Chandler, AZ
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Va Va Nice
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Review from Anthony L.
Maricopa, AZ
1/6/2012
One of the best places you will find in Arizona for great authentic Italian dishes. Sunday and Monday they have happy hour 1/2 off appetizers all day long. We've eaten there many times with family and friends and have yet to hear a single complaint.
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Review from Russell S.
Tempe, AZ
5/9/2011
My visit to Va Bene was a tale of two meals. Since a salad doesn't come with your entree, I ordered a caesar salad, big mistake! The salad was awful. The salad was small and the dressing tasted almost like mayo. I had my wife take a bite to make sure I wasn't wrong in my assessment.
When the server asked how the salad was, I honestly told her the salad wasn't good. The look on her face was priceless. I sucked it up and ate my salad. I hate to see $9 go down the drain.
My meal was better. I had the Rigatoni, sausage, peppers in a cream sauce. I liked the dish quite a bit, but I was still a little scorned from the salad fiasco.
Entree 4 stars
Salad 0 stars
The service was decent. The inside was nice and had a nice atmosphere. I can see why people like this place. To me, this place is more flash.
I don't plan to head back to this place. If you do go, I'd avoid the salad. I think other Italian places in the area give you better food at the same/cheaper rate and overall provide better value for your dollar.
Just my 2 cents. -
Review from janis w.
Tempe, AZ
11/2/2011
My husband and I tried this restaurant last night on recommendations from a friend. It was a Tuesday night around 7:30, and we were dressed casually, so when the hostess told us we could sit in the bar area (which is very large) we opted for that. Probably not the best choice, because as the night went on the music got louder.
We found their wine list adequate and ordered a lovely bottle of Valley of the Moon sangiovese. That was probably the best thing we had all night, sadly. Our server was lovely, I must say. Very charming and upbeat. We ordered the calamari appetizer to share, which was pretty good. The batter and sauce were tasty, the squid a little chewy. But I liked that it came with a salad of romaine and tomatoes on the side. Good combination! Then came the entrees..I had the Veal Marsala and my husband ordered the New York Steak medium rare. The Veal was good and tender, but the mushroom sauce tasted like it came right out of a can. My husbands steak was cooked medium well, not rare, which he was very grumpy about. And the veggies they served along side were cold and hard and obviously frozen. One more chance: dessert. We ordered a tiramisu to share...on the recommendation of our server....and it was very ordinary, and tasted like it came from a grocery store.
I have heard this place does have a great happy hour and I saw they did grey goose martinis (my favorite) If we were ever to return, I wouldn't mind trying those! And probably munch on the calamari....and forget the rest of the food. -
Review from Genevieve T.
Chandler, AZ
8/6/2011
Okay, I cannot say enough good things about this place. Yum. Yum yum yum yum YUM! This is hands-down the BEST Italian restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of eating at. I went for a celebratory dinner with my boyfriend after one year together and the atmosphere in the dining room was just lovely. Very romantic.
Now on to my favorite part: the food. My guy had the Penne Sicilian, which was good, but not really something to rave about. I had the Gnocchi alla Vodka, a, and I quote, "homemade potato gnocchi in a pink vodka sauce with shallots, fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream". Absolutely heavenly. I scraped all the sauce off my plate just to be able to taste how wonderful it was until the very end. The homemade gnocchi was exactly the right texture and the whole dish just worked together so wonderfully. You need to try this. You deserve to try this! I dream about dishes like this one, seriously.
The dessert was also fantastic. We split a raspberry tartufo (we were so stuffed from the huge portions of pasta) and it was a great finish to the dinner. The final bill wasn't ridiculous, especially for the quality of the food (on my end, at least) and the atmosphere. I thought it was very reasonable and will definitely be looking forward to my next visit there soon. -
Review from Bobby H.
Phoenix, AZ
10/22/2011
My book club met there for Happy Hour last month and if my review was based solely on that experience, I would've given 4 stars. Great lounge with ample seating, good music (loud, but not too loud, we had no problem hearing each other speak across a table of 6) and GREAT PRICES. I had 3 glasses of Chianti, the grilled veggies and the little-neck clams (with plenty of bread to sop up the delicious buttery wine sauce) and the check was just $25! Holy bargains Batman!
Unfortunately, my recent Friday night visit (6:45 - 9pm) did not leave me so giddy...
There was no room in the main dining room and since this was Date Night with the hubby (as opposed to Fire Sale at The Local Meat Market) we opted for the "quiet side of the patio" out front. Unlike the inside, VB's front patio has ZERO ambience. And with no twinkle lights or even a faint stream of music, the view of the parking lot reinforces thoughts of hopping in the car and heading elsewhere...
As far as the food goes, it started off GREAT. The scallops appetizer was nothing short of perfect (my husband concurs)--sauteed in a pesto and SO juicy. The side of greens was an ideal accompaniment, with a light vinaigrette. The entrees, on the other hand, were so disappointing... The veal marsala was meh: while it was tender enough to cut with a fork, the sauce was very generic, almost tasted like brown gravy, which is exactly what ny husband said about the sauce on his ahi tuna dish. As far as the sides of potatoes & veggies that came with the meals--on par with your average cafeteria, and unfortunately, there was no salt nor pepper on the table to remedy the absolute blandness. By the time the waitress got back to our table, I had decided not to bother requesting seasonings, as they were already cold.
The dessert (chocolate cheesecake) was passable, but tasted prepackaged.
As far as the service, she seemed a bit overwhelmed and unencouraging with regard to our food choices...
Although we used a Groupon and therefore paid almost half of what the bill would've normally been, we were still underwhelmed. -
Review from Mike A.
Chandler, AZ
9/15/2011
What a joke me and my wife went in for a late dinner the bar bar was full so we went to the dining room . Waited about ten minutes servers bussers and hostesses passed by us so we decided to walk out . On our way out we bump into the manager let him know what happened his response was sorry and he continued on is way .
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Review from lisa v.
Gilbert, AZ
8/21/2011
The food was not very good. My pasta sauce tasted like it was from a can and the salmon was fishy tasting. I only ate a very small amount. My husbands dish of stuffed pork also was nothing to write home about.
The salad and app and good--but that was it. Also the band plays in the bar where we ate and the sound system is terrible. You can't hear the music very good and certainly can't understand a word they say. Overall this place wasn't very good and I would not waste my money to go back. -
Review from Stuart T.
Tarzana, CA
9/21/2011
Wed nite found the place mostly empty. Drinks good and reasonable. Food while good/great but pricey...could have thrown in a small salad. Espresso creme bruGtlee was to die for!
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Review from anders b.
Phoenix, AZ
8/27/2011
This is one of the nicest Restaurant you can find in Ahwatukee close to the busy I10 and Chandler Blvd. Wether you just stop by during happy hour or have a succulent supper try it.
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Review from Ruby V.
Phoenix, AZ
5/13/2011
Me and a girl friend hit up this place on a Saturday night after going to another local hang out (which I must say was bunk after going here!) I had never been but, my friend had and so glad she recommended it. The atmosphere is very nice, a little more on the classy side, but the band playing that night, had the "classy" people gettin jiggy wit it! We sat at the bar, and I was a little mesmerized by the many different types of Vodka they had on display... yes, they had my favorite kind of alcohol. We had a pineapple cosmotini? I think that is what he said. All I know is, it was perfect! The band played various types of R&B soul music, and the female singer even belted out a few songs en espanol! And I must say, she definitely had an amazing voice! She got all the ladies on the dance floor!
Quick note on the decor, the lighting was dimmed, there was long floor-to-ceiling draperies, tones of cranberry red and champagne brown. I would definitely recommend for someone looking to take their special someone. The seating was ample for the size of the place. The outside lounging area was also set up nice. Being from Cali, it is hard to compare places out here versus Cali. But, this one was definitely a more diverse place than the last joint we stopped at, and that is A-OK in my book!
I cannot comment on the food, as our experience was more for the bar scene, but we will definitely be back again! -
Review from Tina M.
Phoenix, AZ
11/16/2010
Great service, great food & fabulous complimentary tiramisu for your birthday. We had 5 different dishes Salmone Va Bene ,lemon chicken, pasta w/ chicken, pasta w/ seafood, pasta w/ veggies, and everyone was happy.
A nice quiet patio if you want to avoid the loud bar, but don't want the formal dining area.
My stand-by favorite Italian restaurant for years! -
Review from timothy w.
Tucson, AZ
8/13/2011
Lousy customer service. Hector the barback/busboy was the only one that cared about my service.
They didnt bring out bread with the meal. The food was bland and overpriced
Even the hostess didnt care, wow.
Save your money, go somewhere else. -
Review from Evan B.
8/24/2010
I guess this part of town is becoming little Italy as this is just one of 6 or so Italian options in the area.
This is a locally owned non chain. As of late their bar at happy hour seems to be the place to be.
I have gone here for both lunch and dates. For lunch the place is strangely empty and it can be a bit awkward, but decent.
For dates it is great, the dining room has a classy quiet atmosphere. The bread with the sun dried tomato butter is great.
If you hear about a special that sounds good ask the price as I was surprised by my $32 mahi mahi special on one trip. It was good however.
I typically opt for the ganocci al la vodka sans chicken. The al la vodka sauce is bright and has a luxurious mouth feel. The Gnocci have a great texture, with a nice chewy firmness that one expects in them.
The parking lot can get a bit crowed, so you may need to park closer to Kohles. -
Review from Sara V.
Phoenix, AZ
3/16/2010
From the outside Va Bene looks like an every day Italian Restaurant. But once you go in it is fancy smancy!
I have been to Va Bene a few times for different occasions and I continue to return for the Calamari alone! The absolute best Calamari I have found, and trust me I try the Calamari every where!
Their food is good, I have also ordered the Fruiti Del Mar, which was a really great dish. My friend a year later still talks about the best steak he has ever had.
I think Va Bene knows what they are doing and should continue to make its customers happy if they stick to their recipe for a great restaurant! -
Review from Margarita C.
Chandler, AZ
7/29/2011
Came in earlier today for dinner. I had saved up an appetite for this place. I was definitely feeling like eating something meaty and filling. I decided upon the Lamb Shanks. Although coming to an Italian restaurant one would expect to eat something Italian. However, when I saw this menu item I was sold. The dish came with two 8 oz lamb shanks and creamy feta risotto. The lamb shanks were fall off the bone tender and the risotto was really tasty and had a great consistency. You definitely get your moneys worth on this dish. (Two lamb shanks for $25 !) The only thing missing in this dish would have been some lemon wedges to squeeze over the dish as this was a heavy siting entree and would have helped to cut through the richness.
For dessert, I ordered the traditional creme brulee. the creme brulee had to be at least 8 oz of custardy goodness. it had a nice crust with even caramelization. the interior was still very chill and velvety. Definitely the one of the best creme brulees in the phx area. Also- one creme brulee is enough for two! -
Review from Anastasia B.
Phoenix, AZ
Love this place! Great prices for italian cuisine.on to of that $5 Absolut vodka anyway you like it and life music on the weekends after 9.great for a date our just hanging with friends
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Review from Stacy C.
I often go to Va Bene for happy hour, they have one of the best happy hours in town! First off, happy hour is until 7:00, which is a huge plus. AND, Happy Hour is EVERY DAY starting at 4, and ALL DAY on Sunday and Monday.
As far as drinks go, in addition to beer and wine, they have a huge variety of marvelous martini's featuring Grey Goose and Skyy specials. The Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini was our favorite. In the past, I have also enjoyed the Espresso Martini.
The appetizers are amazing, and all but the scallops are half price. And even full price, the scallops are worth every penny; huge scallops, perfectly cooked and served with a heaping side salad of field greens and tomatoes, perfectly dressed with a light vinaigrette. I sometimes get this for my meal.
The Bruschetta is good if you're not afraid of garlic and the Antipasto Misto is a great dish to share. The Calamari Fritti is tasty, which is also served with a small side salad. (Yes, I eat the garnish. What? It's good!!)
Other favorites include the Gamberoni con Prosciutto (proscuitto wrapped shrimp) and the Carpaccio, both big winners! The complimentary bread is soft and served with delicious roasted red pepper butter, very yummy! The staff is always sure to keep the breadbasket and water glasses full at all times.
By the time we are finished, we are all pleasantly stuffed, slightly buzzed, and 100% happy! -
Review from Ted K.
7/24/2009
k... Here is the deal. I would give this place a 5 if I had never had east coast italian. Fot italian food anywhere I think this is a great place though. Really cool decor. Loved the bar. Our bartender Frank was a really cool guy.
The fact that this place is a cougar heaven makes it extra cool (Cougars need lovin too!)
I think the best italian I have had in phoenix. Had a spinach salad and bruschetta which was SO good. Bruschetta was one of the best I have had anywhere.
Had a Sausage and peppers in a red Cream Sauce. Very very tasty. Food was way better than I thought it would be.
Just might go for happy hour today because I am cravin the itailian and the cougar atmosphere is a good one. -
Review from Yvette R.
Tempe, AZ
1/23/2007
This is NOT your neighborhood Olive Garden in the heart of the Ahwatukee Foothills...this is Italian cooking at its best. The ambiance is fit for that "I-must-impress-her" first date or that "darn-I-forgot-our anniversary-again" make-up and make-out dinner.
The ambiance is cozy and classy (white linens, and no red check table cloths) the staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the food...now that's important, especially if you don't understand Italian.
They serve lunch, and I've had their smoked chicken fettucine pasta, which is one of their lunch specials ($9-10?). The sauce was excellent--creamy, but not heavy, and punctuated with the saltiness of pancetta, if I'm not mistaken. The chicken was cooked (maybe grilled) just right, a bit on the smoky side to add another texture to the overall flavor.
Now if you are on that date--whether it be with your spouse, significant other, or whomever--you HAVE to start your dinner with some cocktails and appetizers at the bar, where they have Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. Tues-Saturdays. The appetizers (calamari, baby!) are half-off, plus drink specials.
Bellissimo! I'm telling you... -
Review from Ken C.
St. Petersburg, FL
7/8/2007
First, there are not that many Maserati's!!!
A visit to Va Bene is not complete unless you start at the bar. Matt knows how to tend bar and take care of his regular customers. The scallops are no longer a part of the 1/2 price appetizers during happy hour.....be a big boy, buck up and buy them anyway, worth every last penny.
If you find your way in after happy hour - expect to find dancing and large crowds in the bar. This is the place for adults to see and be seen in The Tuke!
On the restaurant side, dinners are terrific and the Chef's Specials should always be considered. Great service and friendly staff.
Va Bene is a gem in the area. Great food, staff and reasonable prices. A great place for dinner - just watch out for the cougars!Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Sarah A.
3/15/2011
All of the food ordered at my table was very tasty. Overall, a very reliable hardy Italian food place.
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Review from Pierre Trudeau I.
Phoenix, AZ
9/23/2007
This is the place to go if you want a first-class dining experience from start to finish. Phoenix seems to have a dearth of quality Italian restaurants. This is the only one in the Valley I can think of that gets 5 stars.
Service: outstanding. Our waiter was a consummate professional, i.e., not just a "friendly guy" but a gentleman who goes out of his way to make sure you know this is a top-notch restaurant. Without being snobby, of course.
Atmosphere: up-scale Italian-American.
Food: outstanding. The "Zuppa di Funghi", a mushroom soup, was out of this world. In perusing their website just now I'm surprised by the lower price of the main entrees, relative to their quality. It's still a bit pricey so I don't come here often. But it's perfect for special occasions and to satisfy an Italian craving. -
Review from Ada G.
5/16/2009
I met some girlfriends for Happy Hour on a Monday, which must be the least popular day for happy hour, as the place was completely empty. Appetizers were delish - prosciutto wrapped prawns, bruschetta and eggplant drenched in cheese and marinara sauce. The wine list was pricey and not that impressive of a selection. They don't have a cocktail menu, but have some specialty drinks that the bartender will tell you about if you ask. The ambiance was just ok for the prices. The bartender was really funny and full of great suggestions.
This is NOT a place I would take my preschooler - the restaurant would not mind, but there's no kid food on the menu and there is nothing entertaining about the ambiance.
Apparently, this place is a wild dance club in disguise! The place turns into a dance floor on Friday and Saturday nights where the 70's, 80's and 90's music is pumpin. If you want to shake your thing in Ahwatukee, this seems to be the place. (I may just try it out and report back.) -
Review from Kimberly M.
Phoenix, AZ
9/28/2009
Va Bene.. ahhh.. well I used to live close to here.. so if we wanted to go have wines, apps or a late dinner.. AND watch the 40+ crowd get their groove on.. this is where we would go.. bc I could walk and have some entertainment... Hey man.. sometimes it doesnt take much!
I do like the bar...its nice with alot of good wines on the list... The bartenders have always been super sweet..
NOT loving much on the menu.. but I travel alot and will say my fav Italian is in the east coast.. (if not Italy itself:-) ) ..
But to counter the effects of a bit of wine.. Id recommend the bruschetta... patio..? Well it faces a parking lot.. but again.. some good stuff to watch going down out there.. like I said, cheap entertainment.. Ive more of a choice now that Ive moved:-) -
Review from Sarah H.
11/4/2007
I have a special place in my heart for this restaurant, as it was the site of my boyfriend and mine's 2nd date :)
However, their food is SOOOOO good. And I don't think its because I'm biased.
I always end up getting their gnocchi with vodka sauce, because it is just that good. -
Review from Steve K.
San Francisco, CA
12/11/2007
I'm in Phoenix on business and visited this place after my boss raved about it...I sat at the bar which is very spacious; a long triangle of black marble, ringed by a number of small tables and booths. Nice decor, dark and relaxing atmosphere. I ordered some bruchetta and ordered the rigatoni bolognese while watching some ESPN. The place looks pretty upscale.. Fast service, good food, nice digs. $24 for the appetizer, meal and 2 Heinees. Not bad. I'll be back next time I'm in town...
Oh yeah, my boss asked me to look out for this beauty named 'Shannon' at the bar...no luck. -
Review from Jim S.
Phoenix, AZ
4/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Spaghetti with marinara sauce is very good!
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Review from J B.
8/19/2009
Va Bene was the second dinner my fiancee and I had in Phoenix. First was a Mexican food chain where the waiter greeted us with a free dessert sampler after spending countless minutes describing our new home (while dealing with 4-5 other tables, too), so we weren't expecting much. On the contrary, we were extremely pleased by what we found.
Our bartender, Randy, remembered us on our second visit which was over a month after our first. Now, we go as often as I'm home and enjoy a solid happy hour filled with cheap well drinks, beers, house wines, and half-price apps. After a few drinks and an appetizer or two, we're always ready cross the street to our apartment and "cook."
Va Bene features live music at least once per week and is loaded with cougars, so bring your magnums if you're in the mood to hunt... Great atmosphere, great service, and high-quality Italian food are enough for me any day. -
Review from Aaron L.
12/25/2009 3 Check-ins Here
I cannot say enough good things about this place, just GO! Service is excellent, food is ALWAYS top notch. I've had nearly everything on the menu. I'm very picky with my food and all the dishes rates 'above average' up to 'stellar'!
Seafood soup is very good and the mushroom soup is one of the best I've ever had, period. The Insalata con Rucola comes with the raspberry vinaigrette but I recommend the champagne dressing on any salad as it is amazing. My favorite "normal" dish is the Pollo alla Genovese.
Go and enjoy! -
Review from Brittany C.
Phoenix, AZ
3/15/2011
For being an Italian restaurant, they sure do have amazing steak! Every time I come here I order the bacon wrapped filet mignon, it is one of the best steaks I've ever had! Our waiters have always been fantastic, and even though they don't always offer that specific dish, they will usually make it for me anyways. I love that it's quiet and romantic, and it can be casual or formal. Great bar area as well, we really love this place.
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Review from Cristi P.
Phoenix, AZ
6/13/2009
Service - not good. Food - even worse. Ambiance for 3 girls celebrating a birthday on a Friday night - yuck. Long story short - not recommended.
*side note: This review is based on a happy hour experience. Maybe, just maybe, dining on the other side of the restaurant would have resulted in a better review. -
Review from Haz C.
Phoenix, AZ
2/17/2011
I really wish Va Bene was closer. The happy hour is amazing (try the eggplant dish!) with great specials on food and drinks. I've had the vodka sauce pasta, and that was pretty tasty, but mainly I stick to the appetizers and drink specials. Luckily, they have happy hour 5 days a week! The crowd is a bit older and they have karaoke after happy hour. If you're a 40something on the prowl, watch out! Otherwise, come earlier, or sit in the dining room to avoid the cougars.
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Review from joann m.
Chandler, AZ
1/19/2011
Had the duck ravioli with mushrooms. It was a bit heavy but I couldn't put my fork down. I tried to leave at least one on my plate, but it was tough. I've been happy every time I have eaten here.
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Review from Weiner M.
San Diego, CA
6/6/2010
From our entire family to your team - we want to say a heartfelt thank you for the kindness, hospitality, and generosity you showed us in our time of need.
After my mothers passing, we chose Va Bene for a memorial dinner, and you handled it professionally, respectably, and delicately for us during a very emotional time.
The food was unbelievable, the choice of wine (which we left up to you) was perfect, and the atmosphere was both warm and comforting. Thank you again for everything. -
Review from Jess W.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/19/2010
Nice restaurant and food was awesome. I highly recommend the gnocchi.
