Sapori D'Italia

First time here, went with a friend for her birthday. Granted it was a Friday night at 810, when they close at 9, plenty of time. We were greeted right away and seated, very friendly. Both ordered, they brought out some delicious bread. We ordered a focaccia and our entrée. Focaccia was probably the best thing ordered. Not sure how you can mess up pasta, mine was warm on one side and cold on the other all while under three big thin pieces of eggplant. This eggplant couldn't be any thinner, it was so tough. I really wanted to like it. The staff was so friendly and great atmosphere, but the food that we ate was not the best. As good as the bread was, I would like to go back and try the pizza, give them another chance...

The pizza and coconut cake were wonderful, but the service and noise level could benefit from big improvements. All water glasses were empty at our table and attention by the wait staff was disappointing. Would be great if this restaurant considers acoustic fixes as the sound level was very uncomfortable. This was unfortunate as the restaurant was charming but the sound took the charm away and made for a lesser experience.

Driven by many times and its always to busy in season to stop. Last week, I stopped on my way home (off season). I'm glad I did. Ordered Mista salad $15, and linguine with clams in white sauce. $25.. the ingredients were fresh and high quality. I was impressed. Service was as expected and I tipped accordingly. Clams were little necks, served in shell over pasta in white wine sauce. The only criticism would be to much wine and not enough butter to balance and needed a little salt. Otherwise very good. Salad had Mediterranean olives and sweet onions arugula and flavorful tomatoes.. I'll be back for the specials.

I would give this closer to 4.5, but the rating system doesn't let me. Service we received from Pearl was superbly executed. From sitting us down, introducing herself, to being knowledgeable and very friendly! The food was so delicious and plenty served on the plate! Only slight issue was the pasta needed to be a bit hotter. Otherwise just shy of a perfect experience. Highly recommend eating here, we know we will definitely be back! In fact have already recommend to several friends and family!

Updated: June 3, 2025 visit Back again for Happy Hour and an early supper (because once you know the magic that happens at 4 PM, you plan your whole day around it). Snagged our favorite bar seats, because honestly—watching the wood-fired oven do its thing is half the fun. Started with the Dell'Orto salad—spring mix piled high with cherry tomatoes, juicy strawberries, fresh orange slices, raspberries, and dried cranberries. It was like a farmers market in a bowl, and yes, I felt totally proud of myself about how fresh and healthy it was. But who was I really kidding since I knew the lemon blueberry cheesecake was in my future...again! No judging! Then came the main event: chicken fettuccine Alfredo with just a little Cajun kick—because our favorite waiter, Natan J (seriously, he’s the best), knows exactly what to recommend because he takes the time to ask about preferences! The Italian vibe? Still charming. The staff? Still friendly. The food? Still fresh, flavorful, and comfort in every bite. Basically, Sapori is still my go-to for a midweek mood boost and a full belly. May 27, 2025 visit We popped into Sapori D’Italia right at opening time—4:00 PM sharp—because we had one goal: snag a seat at the bar for Happy Hour and soak up all that Italian goodness. Mission accomplished. And for me, sitting at the bar here is a whole experience. You’re front row for the wood-fired oven magic show—pizzas bubbling, bread baking, and the air filled with that glorious mix of garlic, herbs, and a little something that just whispers, you’re about to eat well. Seriously, who doesn't love dinner and a show! Natan J was our server, and he was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly, but what really impressed me was how thoughtful he was with his suggestions. He didn’t just rattle off the specials—he asked what we were in the mood for, and then gave detailed reasons why we’d love each dish. Love that. He's definitely my favorite! From the Happy Hour menu, we went with the fried ravioli with marinara (crispy little pillows of happiness) and the spaghetti and meatballs—comfort food done right. I am obsessed with this simple but oh so flavorful dish!! And at $14 for both the spaghetti and meatballs, it is definitely worth that Happy Hour price. Then we jumped over to the weekly specials and tried the Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli. Wow. Creamy, not too spicy, just the right kick of Cajun flavor. It was one of those dishes where you’re already planning your next visit just so you can order it again. And yes, I even loved the broccoli in this dish! Dessert? Cue the dramatic music. Cheesecake. Two kinds. Mixed berry and chocolate raspberry. Both were rich, creamy, and completely decadent. Definitely big enough to share—or, let’s be honest, I am not sharing but I am saving some for later to enjoy the yumminess all over again. The whole place has this great neighborhood feel. Small, cozy, warm lighting, and you can tell the staff genuinely cares. Service was on point—attentive without being overbearing. Already counting down the days until our next visit. If you haven’t been yet, go. But maybe don’t tell too many people—I still want to be able to get a seat at the bar

The food was fantastic! I had a pizza made right in front of me by Gregory. The pizza was great but the best part was watching Gregory work with a smile on his face the entire time. He told me he loves to cook and loves working at Sapori. It absolutely shows the way he interacts with customers and the way he makes his food. The bread we ate before our meal was incredible as well. My wife loved her lasagna and my son loved his Penne Alla Vodka. Cannot recommend Sapori enough! We will most certainly be back!

Favorite Italian restaurant. Plus it's family owned. Support your local small businesses!

We really enjoyed our visit to Sapori D’Italia! The food was so tasty and fresh. The area in Fountain Hills is beautiful and has such a nice atmosphere. Our waiter, Violet, was amazing! She was very kind, friendly, and helpful. She made our visit pleasant and something we will remember. I highly recommend this place for good food, a lovely setting, and great service.