ROSSO ITALIAN
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About ROSSO ITALIAN
ROSSO ITALIAN is an Italian restaurant, bar, and seafood spot in Downtown Phoenix at 2 E Jefferson St #113. Its menu of 46 dishes leans into hearty pasta plates and seafood, with a bar that anchors the room. The signature Pappardelle Short Rib leads the mains, while the Gnocchi Burrata and the popular Tiramisu round out the table. Reservations are advised.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
46 dishes · mains $13–41Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention whipped ricotta, short rib pasta, blueberry espresso martini and burratella pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention whipped ricotta, short rib pasta, blueberry espresso martini and burratella pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the short rib pasta, especially the Pappardelle Short Rib, as the standout dish, with several calling it the star of their meal and praising the house-made pasta. The Blueberry Espresso Martini also draws repeated praise, with one reviewer describing it as dangerously good and worth ordering a second round. Other frequently mentioned dishes include the whipped ricotta with hot honey, the Burratella pizza, the Gnocchi Burrata, and the zucchini chips. Servers earn positive mentions for attentiveness and recommendations, with one reviewer noting quick, friendly service from both a main waiter and a second server. A recurring complaint involves portion sizes and value, with reviewers saying the linguine portion was too small for the price and that the food did not justify the cost. A few also describe pasta as lacking proper al dente texture, and one reviewer found the Caesar salad bland with little cheese or sauce. One reviewer noted slow service even when the dining room was mostly empty, while another reported being seated at a small table despite having a reservation and available booths.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the short rib pasta, especially the Pappardelle Short Rib, as the standout dish, with several calling it the star of their meal and praising the house-made pasta. The Blueberry Espresso Martini also draws repeated praise, with one reviewer describing it as dangerously good and worth ordering a second round. Other frequently mentioned dishes include the whipped ricotta with hot honey, the Burratella pizza, the Gnocchi Burrata, and the zucchini chips. Servers earn positive mentions for attentiveness and recommendations, with one reviewer noting quick, friendly service from both a main waiter and a second server. A recurring complaint involves portion sizes and value, with reviewers saying the linguine portion was too small for the price and that the food did not justify the cost. A few also describe pasta as lacking proper al dente texture, and one reviewer found the Caesar salad bland with little cheese or sauce. One reviewer noted slow service even when the dining room was mostly empty, while another reported being seated at a small table despite having a reservation and available booths.
Featured reviews
- Jalesa Cooley
“Amazing food! Our waiter Giulio was very attentive and answered all of our questions. His recommendations were great, service was quick and everything was fresh. We had a second server, Chloe, who was equally as friendly. 10/10, would return if I’m back in Phoenix”
- MEGHAN CUMA
“Stopped in for an impromptu dinner (no reservation) and ended up having a great dining experience. I was immediately sat outside. I skipped the bread but the focaccia looked amazing. The star of the show was the short rib pasta which was …”
- Carla Fedigan
“We dropped in for a light lunch on Friday. The food is very authentic Italian! We had calamari, carpaccio, and focaccia bread with amazing pesto dipping suace! The presentation was beautiful! The service was wonderful! We will certainly star this as a place to visit when in town next January! I highly recommend it for authentic! Thanks for a great dining experience!”
- Chris Yiu
“While the atmosphere and the staff were really nice, the food was a bit lacking. The most disappointing aspect was food portion. The linguine portion was so small and the price just doesn't justify it. The pizza was overall a bit monotonic in flavour and texture.”
- Anton S.
“Parking is in the same block - garage. They can validate. The average rating is slightly inflated IMO… the food is good here - but nothing outstanding. Pasta could be more al dente. Can recommend their zucchini chips. The surrounding area is a bit sketch - some homeless can disturb the peace.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Has no-contact delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Service options· 2
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers delivery
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Parking· 3
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Highlights· 5
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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