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Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood, Cave Creek, AZ

Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood

4.6
4.6
951 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Elevated dining. Italian hospitality.
From the Pizzicata family, a new-aged Italian restaurant located in the old Cartwright’s building in the heart of Cave Creek. Grazie.

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2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 524-0989
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Viola Tagliaferri
  • Neighbourhood
    Cave Creek
  • Parking Details
    Private parking lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

951 Reviews
  1. Tonif

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Homemade pasta, sauces and bread - fabulous. Service impeccable. Best restaurant in Cave Creek.

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  2. John

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service as always from Chris and Lorenzo. The food is always consistent and delicious. Thank you!

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  3. TinaT

    Phoenix

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner did not disappoint! It was delicious and our server Chris was amazing! We will be back!

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  4. Azman

    Phoenix

    92 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great menu with great food and good service. Older venue well decorated and comfortable.

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  5. wineNdine

    Phoenix

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Lorenzo is great and always provides friendly and spot on service. The food is great and the summer prix fixe menu is the best. Outstanding food for a great value. Great place to enjoy incredible Italian food in Cave Creek. Wagyu meatballs are out of this world!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meals and the service was great. Our waiter took the time to go over the menu and was very helpful

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  7. ScottG

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem! Service was great food was terrific! Will definitely be back.

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  8. RobertS

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Other than the fact that they forgot our appetizer, bread and did take a little longer than it should for not being too busy for a Friday night. And our 4 coctails added up to the actual cost of the Meal . It really was an enjoyable experience, the food was simply amazing.

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  9. AZGal

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Better late than never!! If only we had found Pomodoro earlier, since it has been open 3 years and this was our first visit. The pasta is homemade and the portions are generous, so much so we have leftovers for lunch today!! What a treat to find an authentic Italian restaurant in our own backyard.

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  10. JanG

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Homemade pasta, great sauces, variety, and veal you could cut with a fork—what’s not to like! Complimenti allo chef!

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  11. CourtneyO

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with my sweet husband @ Pomodoro. Service was fabulous and food was tremendous - we opted for the summer 3 course meal which we felt was a wonderful value. Loved every minute of it!

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  12. GregK

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The crust of the bread was very salty… All the sauces were very salty…

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to Pomodoro twice now and both times the service, ambiance, food and drinks were top notch. The bar area is BEAUTIFUL!!!! In the heart of Cave Creek ,Pomodoro features great prices, select happy hour drinks are only $8 from 5-9 pm Tuesday - Saturday. They also offer a Summer Deal with a fabulous 3-course Menu for ONLY $40 My friends and I have unanimously decided to add this to our happy hour rotation!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My husband and I have been coming to Pomodoro’s since it first opened a few years ago. The food and service were very poor tonight. We expressed numerous times to our server and manager the extreme wait time and were met with excuses. The restaurant was not even to 50% capacity and it was just overall very disappointing as not only was our food sitting out on the hot plate for an extended amount of time (based on how hot that plate was and our food being rubbery) but the fact our server took extended time to even check in on us, box our food, get our check, Etc. It was just a complete nightmare and we were there for almost 2 hrs. The food is not worth the prices. The atmosphere is terrible and hasn’t been updated since the restaurant was Cartwright’s over 5 yrs ago and there just is not a reason to go here ever again. All I can say is we are always supporting our local restaurants in Cave Creek and will never go back due to all the challenges we experienced tonight.

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  15. DarylK

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Pomodoro's. We have been looking for a really good Italian restaurant since moving to the area last year. We had a great dinner starting with grilled octopus served on a bed of eggplant creamy sauce. The octopus was very tender and tasted great with the eggplant sauce. This is a starter plate that is made for sharing. We also had the fried zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese on a green pea cream sauce, and topped with marinara. For the next course, we shared the Cesare salad that is served with anchovy fillets, and a very tasty Cesare dressing. For dinner my wife and I shared the homemade pappardelle with wild boar, Wagyu beef, and beef cheek Bolognese. The entire meal was outstanding! Our server, Jose was very knowledgeable of all of the items on the menu, spaced out our courses just right, and was attentive without hovering. We will definitely be back! Thank you Pomodoro!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The short rib ravioli was delicious. The chicken Madeira could have been a bit more flavorful. Waiter was great!

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  17. davids

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was great. Waiter left us for a inordinate amount of time

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  18. KarenM

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Start with the grilled octopus, absolutely amazing! Thank you for the wine and food recommendations Dan!

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  19. DeniseH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Was a bit disappointed. Moved here permanently a year ago and this was first time there. Made reservations for our anniversary. For the first 20 min we were the only ones in restaurant but we were seated in a small edge table with no ambience or... By the time we left there were only 3 other tables occupied. Wondered why we're we stuck in a corner?

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  20. DebB

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from our server, Lorenzo, who is also the manager. Don't miss the summer menu special! Well worth it!

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  21. mjbqueen123

    Phoenix

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantasic place! We had Father's Day dinner there. Great food, service and atmosphere. We live in NW Peoria, so quite a drive for us. But we brought our son, DIL and 14 year old granddaughter. Everyone was impressed- even the 14 year old! So worth the drive, for fine Italian dining! Glad we found this place. BTW, Lorenzo was our server- Excellent!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The short rib ravioli was amazing. Very knowledgeable staff.

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  23. TracyT

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delish fixed price menu for Father's Day! Just great!

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  24. KathleeyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food service and ambience all wonderful. Would definitely recommend pompdoro..

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  25. Donna

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We saw the ad on FB while we were on vacation on the Gulf Coast and made reservations. So glad we did! It was prefect and my husband was very pleased with his father's day gift. We definitely will be returning.

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  26. lindat

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very nice dinner, excellent food choices, food quality and service

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dining experience, my girlfriend, and I had at Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood was exceptional. The food was fresh obviously made in the house. The ingredients were of extremely high quality. The flavors were exquisite. I did not find a single problem with this restaurant. I highly recommend if you want quality delicious seafood. They also have a pretty awesome three course summer menu, only $40 a person.

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  28. stevek

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The waiter was very friendly and helpful with good selection and wine lists. We have eat there before and will always go back on each trip to Scottsdale.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with fantastic food and service, one of our favorites in Cave Creek.

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  30. TamaraF

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pomodoro is always an enjoyable experience. The food never disappoints and the service is always exceptional. Fun drink menu and brilliant, specials. I have never been disappointed by Pomodoro.

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  31. markf

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Outstanding food, great taste and prepared to perfection. Place could use new carpet or new flooring in dining area. I highly recommend for the food.

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  32. RodH

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the $40 fixed menu and the pasta was amazing. Great service and ambiance.

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  33. FrankO

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exquisite dining - wide range of choices and prices

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Let's start with WOW! The pasta dishes here are so amazing and delicious. We each ordered something different and they were great!! We could not have gone wrong with any choice. The flavor was intense, the noodles fresh and al dente and the ingredients worked so well together. We started with a burrata appetizer that left us wanting more. I almost wanted to order a second one, if not for the pasta dish already ordered. Service was attentive and excellent with refills on water on a much needed hot day. Will be back when we can!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service….Chris our waiter was fantastic, best Italian food around

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  36. ConnieB

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a great place to celebrate our anniversary with special friends and their anniversary! We enjoyed our impeccable service with Chris's team. Wonderful attention to all details. Our appetizers were fabulous as well as our high quality entrees with superb wine from Italy. We appreciated our complimentary desserts. They truly made us feel special. It was our first time there and we will surely be back. Highly recommended.

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  37. RandyA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    We live in the area, had never tried Pomodoro and heard they had great Italian food. Sadly, the food was marginal and insanely expensive. The margarita's were stuffed to the brim with ice and bitter. A small sliced sourdough type bread was served, which was dried out as if it was a few days old. The Caesar salad was small with marginal dressing. The chicken parmesan was thin, over-cooked & dry and the side of fettuccini with marinara sauce was rubbery (after being told it was freshly made that afternoon). My wife had the salmon with the fettuccini. It was OK, but relatively small portion (for $38). We had 2 drinks each and no dessert with an initial bill of $149.90. Upon checking the bill there was an extra $10.00 for a beer on it, which upon asking the waiter, he went back for several minutes and removed from the bill for a final total of $139.90. We enjoy eating out at our local restaurants and don't minding spending money for good food, however this was insanely overpriced for marginal food on a quiet early Friday night.

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  38. EdwardD

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible. Extremely authentic and the presentation was perfect. Excellent waiter and bartender. Price point was very reasonable and on par with the area. Portions were good and worth the amount paid. Drinks were well made, not over filled with ice or watered down. Highly recommend this place ans will return myself.

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  39. Rosie

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Four of us celebrated a birthday at Pomodoro and our waiter was very accommodating and attentive. One of the menu items was not available - two of us ordered it and needed to find another selection. The food was tasty and filling - everyone enjoyed their meals. We found the atmosphere to not be very Italian as it was dark inside and decorated in a Southwestern/Arizona style, which is what the restaurant was previously. We will come back!

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  40. Lmat

    Oklahoma City

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lorenzo was our server and he was fabulous! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is laid back and quietly elegant. We both had pasta but would definitely try the seafood next time

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood using the Order Online button. Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 524-0989.

Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood is rated 4.6 stars by 951 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood

6710 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Cave Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking Details
    Private parking lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Viola Tagliaferri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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