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.
Spaghetti and meatballs in Phoenix
By azcentral.com staff
May 29, 2009Old Spaghetti Factory
1418 N. Central Ave. - PhoenixDig 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
7111 W. Ray Road - ChandlerThis 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
1374 N. Arizona Ave. - ChandlerCozy, friendly Italian hideout with a hearty spaghetti and meatball dinner. Comes with antipasto salad and generous breadbasket.
Guido's Chicago Meat & Deli
10893 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 121 - ScottsdaleTheir 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
2334 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 133A - ScottsdaleRegulars 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
5202 N. Central Ave. - PhoenixHere 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
20211 N. 67th Ave. - GlendaleIts 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
4221 N. Seventh Ave. - PhoenixFor $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. - TempeComfortable, 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 - MesaThe 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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