Spaghetti and meatballs in Phoenixpick

By azcentral.com staff

May 29, 2009

Spaghetti and meatballs in Phoenix
Rigatony's (Credit: azcentral.com)

Nothing soothes the soul like a bowl of hot pasta covered by well-crafted meatballs swimming in a rich tomato sauce. The following is a sampling of eateries that serve this traditional Italian-American dish.

Old Spaghetti Factory

Old Spaghetti Factory

1418 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix
602-257-0380

Dig into two large roasted beef meatballs served in a marinara sauce over spaghetti that's available in the whole wheat or gluten free version.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo

7111 W. Ray Road - Chandler
480-785-7272

This fun Italian restaurant resembles a family den. The family-style entrees are meant to be shared, with gigantic portions of spaghetti and meatballs that serve two to three or four to six.

RigaTony's

RigaTony's

1374 N. Arizona Ave. - Chandler
480-899-1111

Cozy, friendly Italian hideout with a hearty spaghetti and meatball dinner. Comes with antipasto salad and generous breadbasket.

Guido's Chicago Meat & Deli

Guido's Chicago Meat & Deli

10893 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 121 - Scottsdale
480-951-0636

Their heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs comes with a salad and bread. You won't leave hungry. Eat in or take home to enjoy later.

DeFalco's Italian Grocery

DeFalco's Italian Grocery

2334 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 133A - Scottsdale
480-990-8660

Regulars keep coming back for the deli's fine crafted traditional meals, such as homemade tomato sauce and meatballs over spaghetti, penne, fettuccine or linguine. After eating, shop the shelves stacked with canned eggplant, pastas and other Italian delicacies.

Aiello's

Aiello's

5202 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix
602-277-8700

Here they serve spaghetti and Joe's Famous Meatballs. The meatballs are made from chef/ owner Joe Aiello's mother's meatball recipe using pork and veal.

Babbo Italian Eatery

Babbo Italian Eatery

20211 N. 67th Ave. - Glendale
623-566-9898

Its extensive pasta menu includes the all-time favorite in a marinara sauce with homemade meatballs, basil and parmesan served over spaghettini.

Harley's Italian Bistro

Harley's Italian Bistro

4221 N. Seventh Ave. - Phoenix
602-234-0333

For $2.25 each add as many meatballs as you'd like to the homemade marinara sauce served at this Italian restaurant that's been making sauce and meatballs for 50 years in Phoenix.

Riazzi's Italian Garden

2700 S. Mill Ave. - Tempe
480-731-9464

Comfortable, reasonable and consistent, Riazzi's does all the favorite Italian dishes just right, including the spaghetti and meatballs with your choice of imported pastas, from spaghetti, linguine, penne to angel hair.

Buono's

2023 W. Guadalupe Road - Mesa
480-345-0565

The spaghetti and meatballs swim in a thick, garlic- and oregano-based tomato sauce. Enjoy the meal and pretend you are in New York City. New York license plates and other memorabilia decorate the Yankee blue wall above the comfy booths on one side, with tables huddled close together in the center.

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