Christo's Ristorante

Name: Christo's Ristorante
Address: 6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85014
Telephone: (602) 264-1784
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1552 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Experience the best Italian dining in Phoenix! We promise you the freshest ingredients, impeccable service and outstanding food. Featured in the New York Times as one of the best places to eat in Phoenix, you’re guaranteed to have an incredible dining experience. We invite you to one of Phoenix’s longest standing family-owned Italian restaurants. Since opening our doors in 1986, we have prided ourselves on providing our customers with an unforgettable dining experience. Christo’s Ristorante boasts an atmosphere that is elegant and romantic, yet simple and relaxing. Whether you’re here for business, a romantic evening, or a celebration, we can accommodate you and help make your night extraordinary. We simply aren’t like any other Italian restaurant in Phoenix. Popular dishes include Chilean Sea bass, Alaskan Halibut, Veal Chop, Osso Bucco, dover sole and Long Island Duck. Chicken, Veal and Pasta dishes are some of our guests favorites. Full bar and extensive wine list available.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 264-1784
Website
http://www.christos1.com/index.asp
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout

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Popular dishes

Chicken Limone$9.95
With mushrooms in a lemon butter wine sauce
Chicken Bolognese$10.95
Topped with ham and cheese in a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Tetrazzini$10.95
With mushrooms in a creamy white sauce with touch of thyme
Chicken Saltimbocca$11.95
Topped with prosciutto and cheese with mustard and sage in a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Genovese$11.95
Sauteed in lemon, butter, garlic, wine, mushrooms and artichokes

Seafood

Scallops Meuniere*$11.95
Shrimp Parmigiano*$10.95
Shrimp Christo*$12.95
With marinara and feta over pasta

Veal

Veal Veneto$11.95
In a lemon butter white sauce with mushrooms
Veal Marsala$11.95
In a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
Veal Genovese$12.95
Sauteed in lemon, butter, garlic, wine, mushrooms and artichokes
Veal Saltimbocca$13.95
Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in marsala wine sauce with sage and mustard
New York*$14.95
- With Green Peppercorn Sauce$15.95

Pasta

Mussels Over Pasta*$11.95
Choice of marinara, creamy wine or natural sauce
Calamari Romana$11.95
Sauteed in marinara and white wine over pasta
Primavera$10.95
Fresh veggies in a creamy garlic sauce over pasta
Pomodore$9.95
Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and garlic over pasta
- With Grilled Chicken$12.95
- With Grilled Shrimp$13.95
Zingarella$11.95
With grilled sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms and marinara
Eggplant Parmigiana$9.95
Fettuccine Alfredo$10.95
- With Grilled Chicken$13.95
Cannelloni Alfredo$9.95
Crepe stuffed with ground veal and fresh spinach topped with almonds
Tortellini Alfredo$11.95
With mushrooms and walnuts
Linguini and Clams$12.95
Choice of marinara or natural white garlic sauce
Linguini Escargot$11.95
Choice of marinara or natural garlic sauce
Gnocchi Cardinale$11.95
Potato dumplings in Alfredo sauce with a touch of marinara

What 1,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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1,552 Reviews

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TerryO
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a hidden Gem! Everything from service, food and ambiance was outstanding! Highly recommend!
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Gail
Phoenix
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was wonderful- food very good - reservation requests were met
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Hoagy
Phoenix
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ryan made our Birthday Celebration special. When our family needs to find a special place it is always Christo`s. Sometime I have to try something other than Osso Buco.
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LaurelO
Phoenix
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, as usual!!!! Our server said she had been working for Cristo's for many years. I do not remember her name, but she was a very beautiful woman with hair a very lovely silvery shade of grey.
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twoey
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit to Christo’s and will absolutely return whenever I have the opportunity. This is old school class and pride in service and product on display-something you rarely find these days. Fine dining without pretension. I would call this a neighborhood gem.
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Carefree
Phoenix
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable lunch or dinner! All of the staff are friendly and helpful.
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MarilynB
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful classic restaurant. One of the most beautiful restaurants in Phoenix.
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rmsja
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and delicious food, so glad we found this restaurant.
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DaveP
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had excellent dinner and it included soup and salad. Menu had excellent variety. I think price has gone up but not any more than other restaurants in this economy. I would rate it as an excellent Italian resturant in the Valley.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love christos. Servers are well trained and I love the lemon rice soup!
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LynetteL
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best service and delicious pasta! One of our favorite local spots for decades now! Never disappoints and always leave feeling full and happy!
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Reno
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Christo’s. Excellent service. My wife said the Osso Buco was the best she’s ever had. My chicken parmigiana was bland…but the portion was huge. Classy touch to bring us a piece of cake for her birthday. Overall nice experience.
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MarkL
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food nice and quiet. We will go back there.
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Pattycakes
Phoenix
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought visiting NY family to Christo's recently. I must say, it was one of the best meals we've had in Phoenix in a long time. Service (by Ryan) was outstanding and everyone cleaned their plate!! From veal, to duck, to chicken, everything was top notch! Can't wait to go back!
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AnnC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the service and food at Christos. However, I enjoy dining for lunch rather than dinner as it is less noisy. At dinner it can get too noisy to have a conversation.
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JamesS
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both had the halibut. Large servings of perfectly baked flaky fish. Feta cheese and tomatoes on top. A special complimentary dessert arrived for wife's birthday. Included soup and salad are always appreciated.
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KimV
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Ryan was exceptional! Food was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here for a Birthday dinner and it could not have been any better!! Great place to eat!!
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JerryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 20th anniversary here. The service was exemplary. They made it a special evening for us. The meal was delicious (escargot, soup, salad, salmon, veal Christo, limoncello cake.) This was our first visit, we'll be back.
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SheriL
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Celebrated our daughter’s birthday great food and value. Lemon rice soup is the best. The staff was attentive and the food was wonderful.
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TrentB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing spot for old school Italian. Service and food were both excellent. We will be back again.
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MarkN
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food (roast duck was the best I have ever had), prompt, efficient and friendly service. Parking available. Wines by the glass were available although for an Italian resturant, the choices of Italian wines were modest.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We needed early dinner was able to accommodate sat at bar our server/bss as tender went above & beyond yo see we got our food timely & boxed up the courses do we could get my sister back to work in Tucson timely. Good was superb!
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Chuck
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve enjoyed Christos’ service and food.every time we’ve dined there. We had not been there since the Covid pandemic. It is still an outstanding restaurant
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LarryS
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A big shout out to Chris who made our 62nd Wedding Anniversary a huge success. Very personable and attentive. Could not have asked for better service. An individual in our party is gluten free and Chris suggested meals and insured that the food was properly prepared. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Over a number of experiences, one learns to expect a fine meal at Christo’s and this lunch was no exception. The three of us ordered one pasta entree, always reliably perfectly prepared. Scallops, five good-sized lightly crusted ones, and the sea bass special. Which you know would have been fabulous. And it was. Celebrating a birthday, we treated the honoree to a large slice of their limoncello cake, served with three forks for sharing. Count on Christo’s to keep your celebrations fabulous!
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LadyO
London
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a wonderful family owned and run restaurant. There is a reason that it is always full, the food is freshly prepared and the quality is consistent. I always order the veal piccata with lemon and capers. Every single visit, I have the same dish. Why? Because veal is notoriously tough and it is a brave and competent chef who serves it every night on their menu. In all of the years that I have dined at Christo’s, not once was the veal anything but utterly tender and delicious. The service is outstanding, attentive, swift and cheerful. Christo’s is the place to go where the service and food are the real stars.
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ErnieK
Phoenix
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was very good but always interrupting conversation and both him and busier reached non stop across and in front of guests. Food flavorless and covered in way too much sauce.
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IreneK
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant that left me absolutely speechless. From the moment I stepped through the door, I knew I was in for a truly remarkable culinary journey. Every aspect of my experience at this restaurant was nothing short of amazing. First and foremost, the ambiance was exquisite. The tasteful decor, soft lighting, and comfortable seating created an inviting and intimate atmosphere. It was the perfect setting to enjoy a memorable meal with friends or a loved one. The service was impeccable, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was flawless. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. From recommending the perfect wine pairing to answering our questions about the menu, their expertise elevated the entire dining experience.
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travler
Phoenix
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have dined here many times The food & service are always out standing. It is worth the drive.
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Thebigtoe
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Service was great. Had a good time. Definitely recommend to anybody who wants Italian food great place great atmosphere really good drinks bon appétit.
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HectorG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place to dine and have great food.....a throw back to the 60's environment.
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JudyL
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another amazing dining experience, started with delicious stuffed mushrooms crispy French bread, soft butter, delectable veal piccata and halibut w moist feta tomatoes toppings. Great value on Austin Hope. Sandy, Manager greeted us warm welcome, Timo the waiter assist did a perfect job! Chris, the bartender/waiter was excellent !! it was wonderful to see the owner Michael. He said there’s been a lot of work to take care of with catering and that he enjoyed being able to see customers in the restaurant. All in all PERFECT 🙌🏼🤩
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JimP
Phoenix
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were all delicious!! Thank you Santino for being the best at everything you do! Grateful Jim & Anita Patterson
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SueS
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Food delicious. Our server Santino was incredible!! The host/manager is never friendly… but we are used to that. Honestly one of my favorites!!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, it was a slow night and our waiter made certain that we did not feel at all rushed. He also suggested alternatives to the way certain dishes were prepared which I found helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We dined here a year ago and had a very good experience, so we thought we’d return. Unfortunately, the menu prices have increased by about 50% and the Open Table menu has the old menu and prices. Also, most of the decent Italian wine prices have increased dramatically. While we had an enjoyable dinner, I opted out of the osso bucco at $52.95! I don’t think we’ll return.
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GARYM
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining...met some friends, had an amazing meal. Service was awesome...will definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Great food. Everything was incredible! Spimoni!!
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Carefree
Phoenix
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding along with the service! We had a really enjoyable evening.
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FAQs

Christo's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 264-1784.

Christo's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1552 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout

Website
http://www.christos1.com/index.asp
Phone number
(602) 264-1784

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Christo's Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Phoenix

Veal Christo

Chicken Parmigiana

Spinach Salad

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms$6.95

Grilled Sausage$6.95

Fried Calamari$8.95

Mussels*$8.95

Fried Mozzarella$6.95

Salads

Caesar*$7.95

Fresh Domestic Mozzarella$10.95

Garden Salad*$8.95

Chopped Chicken*$10.95

Greek Salad$8.95

Fruta di Mare (Seafood)$10.95

Entrees

Chicken

Chicken Limone$9.95

Chicken Bolognese$10.95

Chicken Tetrazzini$10.95

Chicken Saltimbocca$11.95

Chicken Genovese$11.95

Seafood

Scallops Meuniere*$11.95

Shrimp Parmigiano*$10.95

Shrimp Christo*$12.95

Veal

Veal Veneto$11.95

Veal Marsala$11.95

Veal Genovese$12.95

Veal Saltimbocca$13.95

New York*$14.95

Pasta

Mussels Over Pasta*$11.95

Calamari Romana$11.95

Primavera$10.95

Pomodore$9.95

Zingarella$11.95

Eggplant Parmigiana$9.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$10.95

Cannelloni Alfredo$9.95

Tortellini Alfredo$11.95

Linguini and Clams$12.95

Linguini Escargot$11.95

Gnocchi Cardinale$11.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Christo's Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Christo's Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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