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For two star Mediterranean, try Caff� Boa in Tempe. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features lunch and fine wines.
3.0 of 5 stars.
It had to happen eventually, I guess. After dozens of really good dining experiences, I had a very sub-par dinner at Caffe Boa. They're getting 3 stars from me only because I've liked what I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The wine list used to be incredible. The appetizers were wonderful. That is all in the past. The updated wine list managed to hack off a bunch of wonderful things (some great local wines for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks. No, really... it does. I can't tell you how many times I keep trying to give this place a chance and yet I have NEVER left without being annoyed or disappointed. So last night was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sit down and prepare yourself as I tell you something that will change your life. Ready?Caffe Boa's brunch is the best in Phoenix. Hands down. I'm also making this claim without having ever been past...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three dollar Stella drafts, in the signature glass if you're early enough. That's one reason we go. Another is the personal service.Staff are so cool, very savvy in their wine knowledge and always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For 2 years Caffe Boa was my go to HH place. My friends and I would meet here for many reasons- to celebrate the completion of a big assignment, a new job or promotion, the end of tough a week, a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. We hit Caffe Boa this past Sunday for brunch. Was a bit bummed to not have the full menu but the food we did have was quite good.I also saw that they were members of the Slow Food movement....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I no longer live alone, I try to embrace any me time I can find, therefore eating alone is one of my very favorite things to do. Even though sitting solo makes people look at you like you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was in 2008 - I posted the review below to the wrong Boa location. Oops!The last time I visited Cafe Boa, they were in a tiny location on the other side of Mill, and most of the seating consisted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a friend as it was her birthday and heard rave at length about the quality of this establishment. Good points being it was a truly great atmosphere. Excellent art and just great "feel"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here recently after a night at Four Peaks Brewery, also in Tempe, and had already downed an 8-beer sampler. Let's just keep that in mind while reading this review, shall we?The interior is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredibly expensive when it's not happy hour.However, I had a wonderful early dinner last night, as part of a meetup at Caffe Boa.First off, walking down mill ave, you would pass this place, and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited Cafe Boa 2 or 3 more times since my last review and all I can say is this place has the BEST skirt steak I have ever tasted! I have tried to replicate it at home and just can't do it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and I've enjoyed it both times!Okay, honestly, I've been here twice but both were for its happy hour, which is decent. I wouldn't be able to tell you the exact prices of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I guess they have now revised their menu with a few new items! They have now made it a little bit more difficult for the old loyal Boa-goer to discern the old favorites on the menu now that they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hidden treasure..... everything was great from the presentation to how nice the staff is that works there. The food is amazing!!! I highly recommend the salad with polenta croutons......
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Boa appears to be an institution headed for disaster. I have worked nearly across the street from the "new" Cafe Boa on Mill Ave. for over 5 years. I have been for lunch, happy hour and dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another sad review. Caffe Boa used to be the ultimate place for happy hour. The $2 draught beers combined with enormous half priced apps (esp the shrimp adriatico) kept me very happy. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food tasted good, but man..... I ordered the home-made tortelloni, and the portion size was HI-LARIOUSLY small, I should have taken a snapshot so you could laugh along with me. $18 for what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly you never want to follow David B. on a review, what could there be left to say...the man is just too complete. So, did I have the same experience or know nearly as much as David...um no, I could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I needed to get dinner for my mom and this place was recommended by the valet at Tempe Mission Palms. I walked in and it smelled weird so I was a little afraid about that. I ordered at the bar and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service bad. Food is good and portions small. Owner has a terrible attitude. Because of it I will not eat there again and will encourage others not to. When people spend their money in your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our office is on Mill Ave, and we eat here often. Bread, Olives and hummus are served to start, and their menu changes frequently. All of their pastas are homeade. They have an excellent lunch special...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa used to have the best happy hour on Mill. Looks like they decided to fall into rank and increase some prices over 50%. Might be small peanuts to the bottom line, but I know that our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa's summer menu is out of this world. The maple gazed steak with eggplant was amazing. I devoured it. My boyfriend got the spicy scallops and again, sooooo goooood! I can't wait to go back and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa is not what I'd call an affordable night out on the town. That might explain why after work on a Thursday it was nowhere near capacity. But, I'd also have to state that Caffe Boa's business...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to visit Caffe Boa as friends of mine who work in Tempe eat there occasionally and told me how delicious the food was, but all in all, our experience left us all dissatisfied.I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only go here for lunch bc it is reasonably priced.I think their sandwiches are great! and I love the artisan bread w olive oil. I have never had bad service, it can be a bit slow but never bad. this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What do you give a restaurant with amazing food and terrible service? I guess 3 stars? I think I have to go with 2...Such a bummer! I was so very excited for my dinner at Caffe Boa! It was one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can not believe that I've lived in Tempe for 5 years and I've just visited Caffe Boa recently. I loved it. It was a chilly night and I decided to sit inside. Our waiter was extremely attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food, good service, and the best happy hour, altough it is packed.Great wine selections and a very knowledgable staff
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've ate at Caffe Boa quite a few times and have always enjoyed it (in fact, yesterday's visit was premeditated) but lunch was an experience like no other. My friend and I stopped there for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'll admit that this place is too upscale to be in my wheelhouse. So snooty fine diners can ignore this review and go back to your $100 bottles of wine and your pasta in a spinach and black...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa is hands down the best restaurant on Mill Ave. While I am reserving the 5-star as good as it gets rating, Boa is worth a visit by any Valley foody. I've been here several times for business...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places on Mill. The food is always good although they have changed the menu a bit. Their apps are fantastic, especially their cheese and meat platters with a great glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Cafe Boa. You complete me. With your sexy waiters and cute flirtatious bartenders who wink at me. With your large plates of delicious pasta and yummy crisp salads. With your stiff drinks that cost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite classy restaurant in Tempe when I went to ASU. I didn't like the old location at all, it was too small. The new location is way, way better. I especially like it in the back, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this is one of my favorite restaurants for reasons including, but not limited to the food, ambiance and happy hour! The restaurant nearly became tainted 3 months ago when I had a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to work in the same building CafA� Boa and when the office caught onto the fabulous happy hour (5-7) it became a favorite spot. Admittedly, I've never been here for anything other than happy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm mmm mmm mmm!Came for my birthday lunch with my parents because it was close to the train and the only place that was decently upscale in Tempe. The restaurant was not very busy before the Insight...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the old boa. The new location is not the same. I remember when the old hole in the wall place which only had like 10 tables served some amazing pasta. It was a great date location, but I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, but terrible service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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I am a big city girl. Lived in NYC and Chicago for many years while ending up in No Cal for my practice. This place nails the big city feel that so often lacks in the Phoenix area. The wine list is absolutely...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: A shocking thing happened to me recently. My mom and I were hanging out, trying to decide where to grab dinner. She suggested Caffe Boa - and I wrinkled my nose and made a scrunchy face. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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We went to Caffe Boa on a Friday evening around 7PM with some friends. The bar was busy, but the restaurant wasn't. It's a very charming restaurant, the decor is nice. But, from there, it goes downhill. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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This is the best restaurant for a first date. The food is classic Italian with a twist. The sourdough bread with the oil is hard not to fill up on. The wine menu is extensive and worth a look through. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour Spot! As long as you can get a chair, the drink specials are wonderful. $2 draft beers, not your normal Mill Ave selection. 1/2 Signature Martinis and 1/2 most of the appetizers! Some where...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Remember when Caffe Boa was right on Mill, next to Red Lantern and Long Wong's? Remember when they were doing inventive, handmade pastas with fresh sauces and always had great specials? Remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh, yeah- I go here all of the time for Happy Hour because I work on Mill Ave. I have been here twice this week for HH actually. Pretty much the best HH in town as far as I am concerned. Fridays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kristin S has always raved about this place as being an amazing happy hour spot, so my husband and I met her, as well as Melissa H and her husband, there for some discounted appetizers and drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since they were a tiny patio cafe next to the hot wings joint on the other end of Mill Ave. I live within biking distance so I'm there a few times a week for happy hour. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on Happy Hour, which is great. I went with some girlfriends before a book reading, and for 6 of us we had a glass or two of wine each, and some appetizers for under $60. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mom and I both ordered from the lunch menu special of a half-sandwich and salad. Mom and I enjoyed the chicken salad wrap I chose, and while I enjoyed my bite of her Caprese sandwich, she didn't....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dinner destination for a date. They usually have live music, which can be really good, especially if my group is playing, lol. They always have a dope wine selection, and their specials are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been dining, laughing, wining at Caffe Boa since they were closer to Univ.. but they still hold the same charm (and good food!) as they did 12 years ago! The owners are always a delight and so nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soo expensive when it's not happy hour. But when it is, bring it! I love the wine list and martini choices. Went there a couple Sunday's ago and had some amazing raviolis. Went there the other day...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I had goat cheese-filled pasta in a brown butter and hazelnut sauce (is your mouth watering yet?) that was rich and delicious. My dinner companion ordered swordfish, which I tried, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great caesar salad, and even though it's $5 to add chicken, the chicken is awesome and they give you five big strips of it. the so cal love salad is awesome, and so is the fettucine bianca. they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This afternoon, I begged my husband to get me out of Scottsdale. I, based on there website, checked out The Clarendon Hotel in D-Town (be patient Boa is below) - It was so horrible - that is all I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa is a cute restaurant with a romantically lit patio out front. I was here before for lunch and loved it, on account of the panini selection. Dinner was another story. No paninis, just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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From the appetizers, to the homemade sourdough bread, to the wonderful entrees and yummy desserts, the food is awesome. The ambiance is also really wonderful. Their outdoor patio is some of the best outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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One of the great places to eat on Mill Ave. I go for the ambience sometimes. I had fun just hanging out and talking with my hubby in this crowded and popular place. We get to see different people not only...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when Cafe Boa was affordable. The agnolotti boa was $12.95, half that for their panini's.. Imagine my shock to learn my favorite dish is now $17.95.. For mushroom filled pasta.. Really?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in a great location...located within the ASU district. Great ambiance, wine and food. It can be a little loud at time inside. If you sit outside in the summer----the myst sprinklers will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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My family and I have been going to Cafe Boa for some time now. We enjoy the food, the great wine list and the location of this laid back restruant. Thank you!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream about the Boa Salad and the Pola Pola-Artichoke Ravioli. This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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To start with, there is nothing worse than to to start your dining experience with being handed a dirty menu and to sit on a crumb laden seat. My second disappointment was to discover the big disparity in...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like rapper Ice-T says "Don't hate the playa, hate the game."Well that eloquence pretty much sums up my feeling on Caffe Boa and their dynamite happy hour deals.It's a great day when you can meet up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like Caffe Beware! Beware the Rules & Regulations of Happy Hour. Beware the trident time the happy hour deals are over. If anyone were punctual, it'd be Caffe Boa. They put the punch in punctual....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa is about as exciting as bulk trash pickup day.The service is so bad it makes the Terminal 4 baggage claim at Sky Harbor look like its staffed by nothing but Jackie Chan clones. Thats means...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps it's Superbowl weekend that made Boa seem sub par, or maybe it was the fact that you can only get happy hour prices at the bar, or even the way the bartender was more concerned about setting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Total ripoff!. I ordered an iced tea, a salad, and a filet mignon and my total bill was almost $55! To add insult to injury, I was still starving when I left. The salad was beyond bland and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the past decade, Mill Avenue in Tempe has gone from a quirky college-town main street to a destination for high-rise living and corporate offices. The downside has been the loss of many of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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The server was extremely versed on the by the glass list and helped make our night perfect! The food is mostly handmade, all the pastas, raviolis and even the sausages. We truly had a great experience with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Caffe Boa. It just suprises me that such a place exists on Mill Avenue. The inside is really nice with dim lights that give it a slightly romantic yet swanky atmosphere. I don't like how the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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one of my favorite italian restaurants of all time...the tri color tortellini with tomato creme sauce is my favorite!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The main reason I am giving Caffe Boa four stars is our waiter. We came back in May when we were just visiting Tempe and looking at houses. Our waiter was awesome - especially for a bar near campus....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my new favorite happy hour place! The only downside is that the bar area is small and chairs are limited, so you've got to come early and snag a spot before they're gone. It really is worth rushing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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If you are expecting spaghetti and meatballs, it time you broaden your culinary experiences. I don?t think of this as being Italian, but Mediterranean. You must try the Tiger Shrimp appetizer, eat the shrimp...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice Italian restaurant - it's one of those places you take parents to or a blind date that you know nothing about. The food will appeal to a wide variety of people. It's nicely decorated on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Caffe Boa is a hidden gem on Mill Avenue, for both eating, drinking and relaxing with friends. It's a little bit on the pricey side though, so take advantage of the happy hour and half-priced sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say that "disappointment" is a huge understatement in describing my dinner here last Halloween (yeah, I know, that means I'm many months late in writing this review, but hey, sue me.)I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was decent, but you really come there for the scene. We went here for dinner and sat at the bar, before dinner. These hot, hot chicks were scandilly clad and sitting around the bar area. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very cool atmosphere.ate at the bar cuz the wait was too long. had the bruschetta, which was awesome. the gnochi was undercooked but the sauce and accompaniment of mushrooms was great.service was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the vibe in this place. On top of that, our server was perfectly attentive without being annoying and she even cut us a little break on our bill. We started with the artichoke appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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If you are into authentic Italian food this is the perfect restaurant for you! I was informed by server that the owners spent some time in Italy perfecting their menu and it was time well spent. The food is...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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The wine, food, and ambiance all make this place the best! The servers are top notch, and these owners are the definition of "family run" business. They are always there to help with the outstanding...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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The interior of this small restaurant is charming and intimate. The ravioli and gnocchi were fantastic.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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I recommend the Ahwatukee location, it is such a nicer experience than the the Tempe location. The Ahwatukee location is the original owner and is the only location in its original spot, a must see! I...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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the food is not as good in this beautiful new location than before they moved off of Mill.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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I LOVE the pasta sauces here!!....and bring on the bread!! :) casual fun place to eat
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems as though my experience at Caffe Boa was better than average. We went on a slow night so we did not have a hectic dining experience. Instead, we got personal attention with great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With a hungry out-of-towner who came earlier than expected, we realized around 7pm in Tempe on a Friday night would be hard to get dinner promptly. After trying a lot of restaurants, I remembered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good pasta. I would say 3.5 stars. There are other places in the area I prefer for Italian, nevertheless, it is a cute restaurant with fresh seasonal pasta dishes. You can't go wrong here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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This place has some of the best bruschetta I've ever tasted, and I've tasted a lot of bruschetta. All the food here tastes very freshly prepared, and uniquely delicious. The Voodoo Penne is simply amazing, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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The ambiance. The food. The desserts. It all combines to make Cafe Boa a unique and fulfilling dining experience. Boa is an ideal spot for first or romantic dates, small, intimate gatherings and q...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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This little Italian restaurant is the best, the food is incredible and the atmosphere is the greatest....highly recommended!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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An original, casual, Euro-style bistro/wine bar! Located in the registered historic "Casa Loma" building in the heart of old town Tempe's Mill Avenue District. The ambiance includes hardwood flooring, original...
opentable.com - user review
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this tiny establishment is big on taste and customer satisfaction. menu items include authentic italian pasta dishes, salads, and house specialties with a mediterranean, slavic or cajun flair. if the quaint...
10best.com - user review
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awesome great place to take a date and/or sit and watch the people pass by on mill...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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a university town hot spot for its eclectic menu, this popular little restaurant offers casual, healthful fare. choices include rich pastas like rigatoni puttanesca and agnolotti as well as a wide range of...
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