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La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar

4.2 (101)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
699 S. Mill Ave. #115, Tempe, AZ 85281

About this restaurant

La Bocca Urban Kitchen and Wine Bar is a pizzeria located in the heart of Pheonix. For almost 10 years, La Bocca has been serving up the best in Mediterranean cuisine. This is not a standard pizza place; guests will find many flavor combinations on the menu. The bruschetta planks are a must-try appetizer, with 10 different varieties to choose from. One of the most unique options listed includes fresh ricotta with rosemary and honey, as well as gorgonzola topped with a pear, basil and balsamic reduction. Under the entreeé section, the pizza is definitely the star of the show. Every one is loaded with all kinds of fresh ingredients, and with names like the Sicily, truffled mushroom and autumn garden, you can't go wrong. Guests are also welcome to build their own pizza out of any of La Bocca's incredible toppings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Wine Bar, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday - Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am -11pm Fri & Sat 11am - 12am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Dow & Judd Cummings
  • Catering
    We can provide most items from our in-house menu or create a special menu for your event. Please contact nheintz@oldschoolhospitality.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    While we don't offer an exclusive private dining area, we are able to rent out the entire restaurant for private events, and offer semi-private dining areas for parties that do not wish to rent out to entire restaurant.
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Cross Street
    7th Street and Mill Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of on-site parking in surface lots and parking garage. Nearest paid parking is located below us in The Brickyard public garage (enter via 6th or 7th streets), or the public parking structure in Centerpoint by the AMC cinema and rabbit sculptures.
  • Public transport
    Metro Light Rail (Mill Ave & 3rd Street)Bus: Valley Metro 66, 45Orbit: Jupiter & Mercury Flash
  • Entertainment
    Sophisticated, urban playlist. Vintage movies in the evenings.
  • Additional
    Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar.

4.2

4.2
(101)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

101 Reviews
  1. DDHPRH Gold

    Dallas - Fort Worth76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise. We were in Tempe and the hotel we were staying at recommended La Bocca. The night prior we had visited one of the "finer" dinning establishments of Phoenix. The "finer" establishment should visit La Bocca to see how it should be done. The food and service were beyond reproach. I highly recommend La Bocca - you will not be disappointed. The next time we are in the area, La Bocca will be at the top of our list!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 29 January 2016

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I took a group of 7 colleagues out for pizza and pasta on a Thursday night, though my Open Table reservation, they explained, would not offer us a guaranteed table since they work on a first-come-first-serve basis. We readily secured a table, and now I know why: The food arrived ice cold for everyone and the manager had denied repeated requests to close the front doors onto the patio, though the temperature was dipping into the 40s. The bolognese sauce was bizarre-overpowered by nutmeg or cinnamon. The whole experience, save some super tasty desserts, was a disappointment.

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  3. Gene Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great. I had the papardelli pasta. Others said the pizza was excellent as was the Med appetizer with olives and hummus and cheese. The breads were also notable. Excellent wine with happy hour prices. Excellent service for 5 of us, including my vegetarian niece.

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  4. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service! We were going to the Tempe Improv and we were on a tight schedule. Our server timed everything just right, and we had time to spare. If you like hand crafted pizza, pasta, and bruschetta this is your place!

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  5. viking

    North Dakota12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 January 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time a reservation through open table hasn't meant being seated as booked- 20+ minute wait. [ no apology for this either!]

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  6. Jmpt Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 January 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    They really don't honor reservations..you just go to the front of the walk in list. Not great if you want to be on time for Gammage. Staff seems harried and the food is nothing special. Try Postinos instead

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  7. Stefanie

    Tucson14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 January 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here prior to seeing If/Then at the Gammage Center. Location was perfect....walking distance to/ from hotel and venue. Eclectic, delicious menu....great wine and beverage offerings. We would definitely return!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 January 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The pizza was great! The cheese plate was not good at all. We were so crammed in with others and everyone was yelling to hear each other.

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  9. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 January 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place!

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  10. pilimbe

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 December 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious lunch with friends at La Bocca - the truffle pizza and peach salad were outstanding! Sandwiches on focaccia were also a hit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Wine Bar, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday - Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am -11pm Fri & Sat 11am - 12am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Dow & Judd Cummings
  • Catering
    We can provide most items from our in-house menu or create a special menu for your event. Please contact nheintz@oldschoolhospitality.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    While we don't offer an exclusive private dining area, we are able to rent out the entire restaurant for private events, and offer semi-private dining areas for parties that do not wish to rent out to entire restaurant.
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Cross Street
    7th Street and Mill Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of on-site parking in surface lots and parking garage. Nearest paid parking is located below us in The Brickyard public garage (enter via 6th or 7th streets), or the public parking structure in Centerpoint by the AMC cinema and rabbit sculptures.
  • Public transport
    Metro Light Rail (Mill Ave & 3rd Street)Bus: Valley Metro 66, 45Orbit: Jupiter & Mercury Flash
  • Entertainment
    Sophisticated, urban playlist. Vintage movies in the evenings.
  • Additional
    Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. East Valley
  5. Tempe

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