09/17/08

Pleasently Surprised

by ScarletPhoenix

I pass Amano's everyday on my way to work and on my step daughters birthday she wanted pizza, it was a saturday so we wanted to avoid the peter pippers and such so we gave Amano's a try. Now when we walked in I was immediatly charmed by the place. It is tiny but so gorgeous. I beg to worry when I looked at the menu then looked at my newly six year old daughter, it was her birthday and I didn't think she'd touch any of the food, if your a parent or have spent any time with young kids you understand my concern. However after removing the tomato from her margarhita pizza ( i think that is what it was called) she dug in and only left a slice left over. I love this place it is my new favorite and I am taking my grandfather there this weekend for his birthday. The prices seem a little steep until you get your food and realize you have enough for lunch the next day if you get one of the pizzas that isn't the case but their pasta is mouth watering. Wonderful plafe service and food. The staff was soo sweet to my little girl she actually wants to go back!!!

• Pros: Atmosphere,Food, service and seated right away
• Cons: not good for dining in large groups(to bad i want to take everyone i know)

01/10/07

Romantic Italian Dinner & Wine

by perrisvintage

Lovely place..obviously family run with very tasty food made with fresh ingredients and imagination. Superb wine list, truly friendly staff, nicely lit, romantic ambience - all in an attractive brick building. Reasonable prices for the quality...we spent 45.00 for a shared starter, 2 dinners and 2 glasses of good chianti. Too full to try the deserts, but will make room next time..heard some ooohing and aaahing from the next table.

• Pros: price, quality, service, ambience
• Cons: a litle tricky to find the turn off..south side of baseline between 15th & 16th.

10/13/06

Cheap prices, Great customer service, Staff treats you like family!

by phoenixblack

If you love Italian food, this is a quaint but romantic spot located in south Phoenix. It's worth the drive!

The restaurant is housed in a little brick building on the south side of the street. Ive eaten here once and loved every bite. I ate the pizza with Italian sausage, fennel, roasted red pepper and cheese. I even had the chance to talk with the owners for a long time about the restaurant's history and future goals. I've never had that kind of down-home experience in a restaurant before. I'd definitely recommend that everyone try Amano's at least once! The staff makes you feel like family and even the music is great!

The dinner was not expensive at all! I think I spent less than $35 for me and my date! I had enough money left over to call my mama and tell her that I was in love! \

• Pros: Great food, great wine, great ambience - loved the music
• Cons: parking