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Kitschy Italian restaurant churns out heaping plates of pasta that won't break the bank.
(602) 257-0380
1418 N Central Avenue
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
33.4641
-112.0738
Neighborhood: Central City
What People Are Saying About The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Owner
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Owner
For more than a generation, families and friends have been coming to The Old Spaghetti Factories, located across the United States, to enjoy our delicious food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We invite you to dine amid fine antiques, collected from around the world, while savoring perfectly cooked pasta and spaghetti sauces, freshly made, using only the finest ingredients. The Old Spaghetti Factory has banquet rooms which are perfect for occasions like birthday parties, anniversaries, team sports events, company meetings, club gatherings, etc. Our rooms accommodate an intimate…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Whimsical antiques and decorative items--velvet armchairs, vintage-looking fringed lamps and booths made from iron bedsteads--fill the dining room. The OSF Classics menu offers spaghetti with a choice of mushroom sauce, rich meat sauce, browned butter and feta-like mizithra cheese sauce, and more. Other popular favorites are the baked lasagna--layers of noodles, tomato sauce and four kinds of cheese--and the fettuccine Alfredo. Meals include a green salad, fresh-baked bread and ice cream.
09/28/08
Awful customer service, so-so food
by ironeagle48162 at Citysearch
My hubby and I were very excited to go to Old Spaghetti Factory after hearing from so many people that it was great. We were greatly disappointed.
The service....
When we were seated, there was no silverware on our table. Our server brought us our salads and left. How does a server bring salads, put them on a table the size of my lap, and not notice we have no silverware?! My hubby and I sat there waiting for our server to come back to check on us, but he never did until he brought out our entrees. So even though we were hungry, we couldn't eat the salads in front of us since we had no silverware.
We needed some more bread about halfway through our meal and we asked our server for some. It took him so long to bring more out that we only had a couple bites of dinner left once we did receive it. I can understand if the kitchen is out of bread and is making more, but come back and tell me that, don't just leave me hanging!
The food...
I ordered the baked chicken. The chicken was on the bone. Every Italian restaurant I have ever been to serves boneless, skinless chicken breast. That's all I'll eat at home, too. Eating chicken off the bone is way too messy and time consuming for me. Plus the bones make the piece of chicken look bigger than it really is.
Hubby ordered the Meat Lover's Treat "for those with hearty appetites". The portion size was not as generous as expected. We're used to going out to eat, eating half the plate for dinner, and taking the other half home for lunch the next day. Not so with these portion sizes. We give the food a 6 overall. I could've made better at home. We will not be going back to this restaurant.
- Pros: Cheap food, cool decor
- Cons: Small portions, bad customer service, so-so food
07/12/08
Great atmosphere...TERRIBLE food
by babigyrl75 at Citysearch
I have been to MANY italian restaurants in the PHX, Chandler, Mesa area and I was terribly disappointed in the food. The staff was wonderful, the trolly car was an awesome touch, the whole "look" was great. Just don't go for the food! We ordered 4 different dished and neither were and good. I had many positive reviews from friends, but being a huge pasta fan, this is NOT the place to go!!
- Pros: Atmoshpere
- Cons: Food...yuck!!
08/11/06
BEST PLACE FOR THE BEST PASTA
by mysteriouschick at Citysearch
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD!!!! EVERYTHING WAS TERRIFIC GREAT SERVICE !!! THE NEXT TIME I AM IN ARIZONA I WILL DIFFENENTLY EAT HERE
- Cons: THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD
The Details on The Old Spaghetti Factory
Know Before You Go:
The kids' menu includes smaller-portioned versions of spaghetti dishes, as well as macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese.
Look Good:
Watching your waistline? Ask your server about the low-carb pasta option.
Category:
Italian, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Date Spot
Cuisine:
Message from The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Family-Friendly Dining
- Low-Carb Options
- Banquet Rooms
For more than a generation, families and friends have been coming to The Old Spaghetti Factories, located across the United States, to enjoy our delicious food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We invite you to dine amid fine antiques, collected from around the world, while savoring perfectly cooked pasta and spaghetti sauces, freshly made, using only the finest ingredients.
The Old Spaghetti Factory has banquet rooms which are perfect for occasions like birthday parties, anniversaries, team sports events, company meetings, club gatherings, etc. Our rooms accommodate an intimate gathering of 25 up to a large party of 75 or more.
