Pizzicata Pizzeria Ristorante Mesa

Anthony Barclay _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

Was very good food. Randomly stopped by for dinner with my wife and had a good time and enjoyed the food.

Bill Lopes _{on Google}

Apr 5th, 2024

Not a very friendly place. My friend made reservations for five but when we arrived, the hostess made us wait and gave us table for 4 with a small plate on the end table for fifth person. When asked for larger table, they finally put us next to patio entrance table. The hostess definitely had some issues. The place thought UFOs had landed. Back to the food, the waitress was good and prompt but the food was just terrible. The linguine carbonara was barely edible, could make it better at home. Overall, dont waste your money here.

Greg M _{on Google}

Apr 3rd, 2024

This place is a hidden gem for those who like wood fire pizza. I have already have ordered several times the past month.

Nikki Hynes _{on Google}

Apr 1st, 2024

Had high hopes for this restaurant after seeing photos of their food and looking at the menu but we were very disappointed. They seemed to be very understaffed and we waited a long time at our table before anyone came to greet us or bring us drinks.
Once we did place a drink order, it took a long time to get them and when she came back they didnt have what was ordered and we had to wait again.
We ordered arancini as an appetizer and they were just sauce and mush on the inside. I am a huge fan of these and was so excited to see them on the menu, sadly they were not good.
For entrees we ordered pinsas and while they looked good they had no flavor at all. Again, disappointing to spend so much money and not eat our food.

Julia Smith _{on Google}

Mar 31st, 2024

We read many positive reviews about Pizzacata and decided to make reservations for the 10a Easter brunch sitting. Not sure if this was their first attempt at a brunch service or not. There was the option of ordering off a standard menu or choosing the brunch menu. In hindsight, we probably should have ordered off the breakfast menu. The food being delivered from the kitchen looked very nice and professional. I cannot say how it tasted but it did look nice.
Now the buffet...
The Easter buffet menu advertised many food items that they would be offered. However, what was advertised for example: creme brulee, house chopped salad and whole roasted pig were not displayed in the buffet set-up. Maybe it wasn't offered for the 10a sitting? Not sure.
The restaurant was constant with both patrons and staff but not overly busy. There seemed to be a disconnect with management, servers and bussers with regards to who busses the tables. You had to ask the servers to clear the plates, for coffee, for refills etc. The manager could see what was going on since his presence was on the floor. He could have either directed his staff to clear dishes, or do it himself. Charger plates are not normally left on tables once the food service begins.
The buffet food was neither aethestically nor visually pleasing. I should have taken photos, but thought that may be rude. The pork loin was overcooked and dry and not warm. The French toast was mushy and undercooked. Pancakes offered but no butter for them. Breakfast burritos were on the buffet line, but no salsa. When we asked for salsa, one of servers replied "there isn't salsa," but then another server passed by and said, "here, take this one." When our bill was provided, we were charged for soda water and coffee. However, it was advertised that non-alcoholic beverages were included in the price of the buffet. I brought it to the attention of a server and they rectified the matter immediately. I wonder how many patrons were charged for coffee, tea, etc. Total disconnect with the staff.
I'm not writing this review to tear apart a business. I've owned a restaurant/bar.
I know it can be a struggle. But the management needs to know what needs to be improved and fine-tuned. Mesa is a great city with many local and loyal residents. Good luck with your restaurant. It has so much potential.