Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen, Italian restaurant in Tempe, United States.
Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen is an Italian restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, offering pizzas and classic dishes based on family recipes passed down over generations. The menu covers a wide range of traditional plates, making it a place that works for both large groups and smaller gatherings.
The restaurant was founded in 1974 by a family that brought its recipes from Italy and opened a small dining room in the Phoenix area. Over the following decades, it grew steadily and eventually became the official pizza supplier for Phoenix sports teams.
Spinato's has been a regular gathering spot for families and students in Tempe for decades, drawing people who come back week after week. The recipes on the menu have stayed largely the same over the years, which is part of why regulars keep returning.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, and payments are accepted by major credit card only, so it is worth having one on hand before you arrive. Reservations are a good idea for groups or weekend visits, as tables tend to fill up quickly.
The restaurant offers classes where guests can learn to make pizza using the house recipes, which are the same ones used in the kitchen every day. These sessions take place in the restaurant itself, making it a hands-on way to take a piece of the experience home.
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