Okay so I love Italian food, and I know my way around. I usually ALWAYS get the classic Chicken Parmesan, and Cucina Tagliani has the best by far, when things like distance and price are involved.... More

Okay so I love Italian food, and I know my way around. I usually ALWAYS get the classic Chicken Parmesan, and Cucina Tagliani has the best by far, when things like distance and price are involved. Ive been to over 20 Italian restaurants in the valley and I LOVE Tag's Chicken Parm. Just the right amount of breading, the pasta is tossed with the sauce instead of swimming in it like those OTHER corporate places. Pros: Ambience, Flat Screens in the Bar, Wine list, beer list, Cons: Not enough room in my stomach to finish their meals
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Ok, we all can admit the food industry has its ups and downs, but I have no idea where this guy ate, because me and my family of 12 all loved it. Due to the expansion of the internet everyone is now... More

Ok, we all can admit the food industry has its ups and downs, but I have no idea where this guy ate, because me and my family of 12 all loved it. Due to the expansion of the internet everyone is now a critic, so you need to be careful where you get your information. We had a reservation for Saturday night, we were greeted by this cute little hostess, and my favorite Dean Martin song. We got to our table, was introduced by some ciabatta bread which was awesome! The waitress came the minute after, who took our tall drink order, and was back in a flash with a helper who brought all 12 drinks at once, that was nice. When dinner came I had ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and it was so tender and juicy, perfect amount of breading, covered in mozzarella, yummy!. The pasta was tossed with the marinara, and not swimming in the sauce like other places. I had the dinner portion which came with two chx breasts so I had to them box the rest for me, which she was happy to do for me. For desert i ordered the chocolate cake because everyone I know talks about it. And let me tell ya, they were so right, I ordered some milk to accompany this tower of cake with a mixture of raspberries and strawberries was EXCELLENT! This also was big, so I had that boxed up too. The check came for 12 people and honestly was not as high as I thought it would be. Take your family and enjoy this cute place
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I recently moved to Arizona after living my entire life in Portland, OR. Portland has tons of family owned restaurants and I love supporting them. On my first night here some friends of mine took me... More

I recently moved to Arizona after living my entire life in Portland, OR. Portland has tons of family owned restaurants and I love supporting them. On my first night here some friends of mine took me out to bucci de bepo, I was not impressed. I personally love Italian food, so I did a search on citysearch. I found Cucina Tagliani and my fiance and I decided to try it out when my dad came to visit. By far the best Italian food I've ever had, besides maybe for the food I ate in Italy. The service was fantastic, quick and very polite, the atmosphere was amazing, I love the white christmas lights they have all around. I've recommended this place to several of my friends and co-workers and none of them have been disappointed. GO TRY IT!!!! Pros: service, food, quick seating, reasonable pricing Cons: nothing
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Looked this one up on Citysearch, want to say this was some of the best Italian food I have in a while. Was taking some family out to dinner and wanted to go somewhere nice but something I could... More

Looked this one up on Citysearch, want to say this was some of the best Italian food I have in a while. Was taking some family out to dinner and wanted to go somewhere nice but something I could afford since I was picking up the tab. The artichoke dip was amazing here, along with their take the caprese salad. Nice sized portions, great service and very reasonable! Pros: Price, Service Cons: Small Dining Area
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You gotta check this place out! If you've never dined there you are in for a special treat! Great service, atmosphere and the food...mama mia! Amazing, Good Eats! Pros: Atmosphere, Food,... More

You gotta check this place out! If you've never dined there you are in for a special treat! Great service, atmosphere and the food...mama mia! Amazing, Good Eats! Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Prices, Service Cons: None
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I can't believe this restaurant is still in business. The service was terrible from the moment we walked in the door when despite having made a reservation they attempted to squeeze 5 of us into a... More

I can't believe this restaurant is still in business. The service was terrible from the moment we walked in the door when despite having made a reservation they attempted to squeeze 5 of us into a booth for 2 or 3 at most. The food was worse and not only cold and flavorless but downright rancid. The mozarella in the caprese salad was yellowed and dry as a bone..chewy like rubber..absolutely nothing like fresh mozarella. The scallops were the smallest and chewiest I've ever experienced...even the chicken in my son's alfredo was extremely old-tasting, over-cooked and rubbery. I wouldn't send my worst enemies here.
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Okay people....Try the Chicken Dynamente....If you like spicey...... This is a chicken in a peperonccini sauce with roasted red and green peppers....AMAZING! Best dish I have ever had at a... More

Okay people....Try the Chicken Dynamente....If you like spicey...... This is a chicken in a peperonccini sauce with roasted red and green peppers....AMAZING! Best dish I have ever had at a restaurant! Great prices, yummmy mixed drinks. Comfortable atmosphere. Try it!! YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY !!!!!!
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For years now I have enjoyed Cucina Tagliani. I am from the midwest and have never been back east or around authenic italian food. So, I can only tell you what tastes good. I enjoy eating here the... More

For years now I have enjoyed Cucina Tagliani. I am from the midwest and have never been back east or around authenic italian food. So, I can only tell you what tastes good. I enjoy eating here the the price is reasonable and the portions will make sure you have a doggy bag to enjoy later. My personal favorite is the Shrimp Parmagana, the shrimp are very large and tender cooked to perfection. As I said earlier I have never been around people or places that would show me what authenic italian cooking is, veal parmagana has always been my favorite choice, this is the first and only place i have ever had the shrimp, I cant believe I had waited so long to try it. While I will admit I have had better sauce over the spaghetti I have never had better veal, This is definitly a place to drive out of your way for. Pros: Friendly, courteous, Prices, Good experiance Cons: None this is a great place
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This is a great place to take a date or relax on a friday after a long week.The food is excellent and the service is great. Pros: Ambience

This is a great place to take a date or relax on a friday after a long week.The food is excellent and the service is great. Pros: Ambience
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So I love italian food. I went with a friend. I really didn't enjoy, but I did give them a few chances. The last time I went I must admit the gnocci is very good, that I would recommend, but the... More

So I love italian food. I went with a friend. I really didn't enjoy, but I did give them a few chances. The last time I went I must admit the gnocci is very good, that I would recommend, but the service usually bites where I'm sitting at the invisible table and no remembers us. Overall I don't go unless I'm forced into which then, I have the gnocci of course.
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