FOOD: I've had good experiences and bad experiences at Defalco's, so my rating may be lower than most. The cold sandwiches are good, but I had a pizza sub once and it was probably the worst thing I ate at an Italian restaurant in a while. I'm sure there are other great dishes available. The bread is fantastic, though. For sandwiches, I prefer Dilly's Deli. I haven't had any of the pasta dishes, though.
PRICE: Decently priced with most items being under $10.
ATMOSPHERE: I love the market/restaurant mix that I see a lot of around Tempe. Defalco's offers Italian cuisine ingredients right when you walk in the door. My most memorable experience was when I was eaves dropping on several middle-aged/older men sitting at a table talking. They were obviously from New York with their thick accents and talked in an intimidating style much like mobsters. I would not be the least bit surprised if they were part of "the family." Listening to their conversation and eating in a small Italian grocer was a great experience. Does anyone else notice that the bathroom is very large?
SERVICE: Nice and helpful staff.
SKINNY: I've had a bad experience along with good memories at Defalco's, so give it a try to see for yourself. But DONT get the pizza sub!