Cucina Tagliani

Food is good, service is friendly and fast and portions are large, very large menu been many times over the years not a chain

Love this place. I wish there were more around the valley. I’ve never had a bad experience with the food here. The service is hit or miss, but who cares I came for the food. I love the wine deals mid week. The bread they bring before the meal is bomb! Usually you get dried out old crap bread, but not here. It’s awesome. I always get the veal here it’s awesome.

The inside of this place is beautiful and the bread they start you off with is sooooo good. Wish the entrée i ordered had more flavor though, i had the alfredo. But id be willing to give it another shot.

Food is most definitely frozen and then reheated. Not fresh at all. It’s like an overpriced Olive Garden but with worse food.

Haven’t been here in a while but remembered really loving their food. Last time we went the food wasn’t as good as the first time but it was still really good. This time the quality wasn’t as good but tolerable. Found out today that they use yeast extract (a from of MSG) in their delicious pepperchini (sp) sauce! Guess I’m never eating that again. Their garlic bread served before their dinner was cold. They gave us some recently baked ones but it still didn’t taste very good. Almost too oily. My wife order a side chicken– said it was Bland. Mom was not thrilled with the little amount of chicken given with the salad. Their food were made in a timely matter and their pricing is recently decent. They were open to modifications and they do offer squah pasta which tasted good. Their atmosphere was nice as well.
Reply to the comment. Since I was a very big fan of the pepperchini sauce I wanted to buy a jar of it. There was a jar with the ingredient label in the bakery fridge at the entrance. On that label, it stated that there was yeast extract. I don’t just randomly put stuff in my reviews as I understand false information can hurt a business. I wouldn’t see why you would cook it one way and sell it another. Chances are the low sodium no MSG base contains some form of free glutamic acid. It’s very very hard to find them containing without free glutamic acid. I do find it encouraging that you guys make your chicken broth. just don’t add that base…

Food mediocre. Service awful! Server would randomly drop off bread, Drink refills and never once asked how we were or if we needed anything. Very disappointed.

Unfortunately I was very underwhelmed by my experience. Everything we ordered was subpar from the garlic bread that tasted like it has been sitting out since yesterday to the calamari to the build your own pasta and papas b favorite. Papas b favorite seems as though it was made and frozen and microwaved again. It’s a super cute place but literally everything we ordered tonight was not good at all. Our waitress was fine and when we told her we didn’t like anything she took our plates back to the kitchen and came back and said they took both plates off our check, we didn’t even ask for it nor did a manager come out and talk to us which tells me that this happens a lot and it’s just a normal thing they deal with. I will not be back.

Went here for the first time for lunch. Takeout. Ordered the baked ziti, order of cheese bread. Everything was good. Only thing is I wish there was more sauce in the ziti, it’s really good. The flavor and meat sauce is yummy. I would definitely order again but ask for a little more of this yummy sauce!

Nice Italian Décor I had the lunch special unlimited soup and salad very good and very good value many lunch for eight dollars
I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner I have been there many times and I’ve never had a bad experience I hope you enjoy it too should you decide to go there’s

Good and basic Italian food. The marinara sauce on my eggplant parmesan had too much sugar but other than that the food was fine. Complimentary bread was dry and buttery. Didn’t know this combination could exist outside of croutons.
I think my favourite part of dinner was the spumoni. The combination of chocolate chips and sliced almonds gave the dessert a crunchy texture that went well with the ice cream.
My server Claudia was quick and friendly.

Mediocre Italian food. Nothing stood out. I’d make the drive to La Piazza or even Maggianos if I want to eat decent, homemade Italian food. The ambience was decent and the service was good but it doesn’t make me want to do a repeat visit.

Came here last night night with friends for dinner and the food was really good. I have gone here several times over the past years and I do think the quality has gone down a little, but the food was still good. This is a step up from the large chains, and is a decent value for the money.
The only reason for 3 stars is that the service is lacking. It took an hour to get to our food and many requests for parm cheese and drinks. Could have been a new server, but that shouldn’t be an excuse.

Cucina Tagliani has been my favorite Italian restaurant for years, though I do feel like there has been a dip in quality over the last year or two. Their core basics have remained the same since they were just one location on 59^th Avenue, but I feel like they’ve really over extended their reach in an attempt to compete with Olive Garden on the next block. Too many constant little changes and gimmicks. Stick to the basics!
Their appetizer menu is extensive and delicious and they have the best caesar salad in town. However, they really shine in the «classics» on their menu, and that’s where you should focus if you’re looking to sample their best. The baked spaghetti is incredible. I recommend it with a side of sausage or meatballs, or BOTH if you’re feeling famished and adventurous. The parmesan options are great and always a family favorite.
I usually recommend sitting in the bar area here if you can. The service is a bit friendlier and speedier on that side.

We’ve stopped in a couple times to dine here and have always enjoyed our meal. I like the fact it feels like an Olive Garden or Johnny Carino’s but it’s locally owned. It has a very feel good/​homey vibe. Last night (Friday) it was very busy. We sat close to the bar where they had live music and the musician was very good! We were glad we’d made reservations so we didn’t have to wait. All in all, I definitely recommend it. Their marinara sauce is sweet and delicious.

I don’t give out a lot of five stars, however wife and I had a very delightful experience. We have been meaning to visit this place for years, and we finally did. This place is a lot larger than it looks from the outside. So we didn’t have to wait to be seated at all. They have this place decorated as if you were eating outside. Service was very prompt, and very friendly. I ordered the chicken parmesan. Spaghetti was good, sauce is not running like a lot of restaurants. Sauce is very good. The chicken was very thick, juicy, and crispy. Just plain out good. Wife had the baked zitti, and enjoyed it very much. Prices were very reasonable. We had a great time, and will definitely come back again.

I’ve been to both locations a couple of times now. I have never gotten daring with my menu selection, ordering Pasta Tagliani each time. But I have sampled other’s meals and a couple of deserts. The food over almost 20 years has always been consistent. I have always had great service.

Bread bread breaddddddd. Do not eat the whole basket. Haha when my entrée came out I was so full!!! Guilty.
I love this place. It’s like a good feel of Italy when you’re sitting there admiring the art work and décor. The people here is very generous and accommodating.
IF YOU’RE A UnilocalER, CHECK IN. YOU GET A COMPLIMENTARY WINGS AND ONION RINGS! whoooo score. :D
I always get the vegetarian pizza with jalapeños, spinach, mushrooms and bell peppers. DELICIOUS. Love the thin crust to it. 5 STARS for meeeee!!!

Mangia bene, vivi felice
Today, I decided to revisit Cucina Tagliani. I have to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining expeirence at Cucina Tagliani, as we have so many times in the past.
Cucina Tagliani has two locations. One in Peoria and one in Glendale. The atmosphere in both restaurants is inviting and reminds me of trips to Italy.
The menu at Cucina Tagliani offers a variety of selections and prices to accommodate all budgets. Our server was well versed with the menu specials, offered suggestions, and was very attentive without being intrusive.
I tend to stay with the standard Italian fare and Cucina Tagliani never disappoints. Today, I choose the baked zita and my entrée was absolute perfection. In additon, to amazing tasting entrée’s Cucina Tagliani’s has an impressive listing of wines to accomdate your meal.
The service at Cucina Tagliani’s is first rate, and the atmosphere is pleasant. We will definitely dine at Cucina Tagliani again. I would recommend Cucina Tagliani’s to anyone.

I come here often as I live close and am not a fan of chain restaurants, which is basically what the West Valley is filled with. The service here is usually pretty good and everybody is friendly.
After years of eating here, some of my favorites are:
Fried Zucchini
Minestrone
Baked Spaghetti/​Spaghetti Squash
Lasagna
BYO Pasta with Tomato Fredo sauce
I have never ordered a sandwich here and am not a huge fan of their pizzas, but to each their own!

When I lived in Peoria I used to eat here a lot. I really enjoyed their breadsticks and their salad. I usually get spaghetti with marinara sauce.
The service is always been good. I especially like the décor of the north west side of the restaurant.
They have a Unilocal check in special for free onion rings and wings. I wasn’t too impressed with the onion rings, but the wings were surprisingly delicious. Now that I live in Chandler I don’t get to eat here as often but when I come to the Westside I like it here.