This was quite possibly my worst dining experience since moving to Phoenix about six months ago.
My wife and I eat out quite frequently and had heard decent reviews about Spasso. We decided to visit the restaurant last night with another couple.
The food was overpriced and only average. We ordered their mozzarella plate that was served with soggy vegetables and 3 tiny pieces of cheese. For almost $15 I would have expected more. While the mozzarella was the highlight of our meal, imagine sharing 3 pieces of cheese amongst 4 people. This was the BIGGEST mozzarella plate that was offered on the menu.
Our calamari appetizer was chewy and lukewarm at best. The pizzas were alright, nothing spectacular. Very much your run of the mill pizzeria.
Service is where this restaurant falls flat on its face. Their website, along with our waitress, speaks that the restaurant closes at 10pm.
At 9:15 we tried to order a bottle of wine and were told that we couldn't have the bottle because they were closing. The "manager" turned the lights off in the bar and brought us our check.
For a restaurant as empty as this place was, I couldn't believe they would have turned down the chance to make an additional $40. Their manager knows his business way more than I do and maybe he's doing so well he simply didn't need our $40.
That being said, I've never been denied service in a restaurant and I've never been told so blatantly and rudely to leave.
We won't be back and I suggest you take your money elsewhere.