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The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue

4.3
4.3
331 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
**If attending ASU Gammage, please adjust your reservation accordingly to allow yourself a minimum 2.5 hour experience before curtain call. Any questions or concerns, please contact management within. Thank you**

Farm to table seasonal Italian and Adriatic sea inspired cuisine. Pastas are all hand made in house, all fish is wild caught, all meats are free range and antibiotic free, produce is organic and local. For 20 years The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue has been "THE" spot for the best quality Italian/Adriatic inspired bistro fare at reasonable prices. The ONLY restaurant and/or wine bar in the Valley to offer a 100% all natural wine list with zero to low sulfur, biodynamic, organic farming methods, etc.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jay Wisniewski
  • Catering
    In house and off site catering available, Caffe Boa is one of the best known places in the Valley for hosting your small to large event. with customized menus to ensure your budget is met.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining seats up to 30!Stage private area seats up to 10!
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    Mill Avenue and 4th St.; NW Corner
  • Parking details
    In front of the restaurant there is metered parking until 10pm. Hayden Square parking garage directly to our east also has timed parking for a min fee.
  • Public transit
    Metro Downtown Tempe/Tempe Town Lake
  • Entertainment
    Sundays at The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue experience live music for our Brunches from 12-3. Music varies, always local, always "Indie"!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 331 people are saying

The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

331 Reviews
  1. Vacationer

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on May 31, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    We came for happy hour on a weeknight and had the great pleasure of working with Amber! She was extremely knowledgable and responsive to our tastes. She was able to describe the wine and cocktails perfectly so that everyone had a perfect match for their tastes. The food was delicious and the ambiance is very relaxing. Perfect for conversation. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If you are looking for an excellent wine and cocktail selection, amazing food, and a staff who can help you pair the two - this is it! Make sure to ask for Amber - she's the best server I had on my entire vacation (which included Vegas!)

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  2. MelanieB VIP

    Phoenix17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was on a restricted diet and the waitress and chef worked with me without making me feel like a a pain in the butt. Very accommodating. Thank you.

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  3. CatC

    Phoenix10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, good food, and they are not stingy when mixing the drinks. Went for a business dinner and all were happy. I was a bit worried as I have seen some of the reviews about slow service. The service was slightly slow but nothing to complain about.

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  4. BINKS VIP

    Phoenix29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food Food wasn’t as hot and steaming as usual

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  5. AniaK VIP

    Phoenix242 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant so sad to see that it is no longer available on open table for reservations. The location on Elliot Road is completely different and the menu does not compare at all.

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  6. pktbundy

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fresh made to order Italian food. Calamari was spot on. We tried two pasta dishes, Salmon sandwich, Sea bass,and the Coronado salad. All were excellent. Would dine again and recommend to others.

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  7. jagmd

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor service on this visit. Not likely to go back any time soon!!

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  8. MoakiD

    Phoenix7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding

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  9. Excellent VIP

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. The food quality is always good, the service is great. Josh, in particular, is a great server. We plan to return, and it's great before Gammage if you go early. The outside patio is very pleasant and shaded.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow, salad was forgotten to be brought out, and no follow up regarding any more drinks, etc

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FAQs

The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 968-9112.

The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue is rated 4.3 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mill Avenue and 4th St.; NW Corner
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In front of the restaurant there is metered parking until 10pm. Hayden Square parking garage directly to our east also has timed parking for a min fee.
  • Public transit
    Metro Downtown Tempe/Tempe Town Lake
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jay Wisniewski
  • Entertainment
    Sundays at The Original Caffe Boa - Mill Avenue experience live music for our Brunches from 12-3. Music varies, always local, always "Indie"!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    In house and off site catering available, Caffe Boa is one of the best known places in the Valley for hosting your small to large event. with customized menus to ensure your budget is met.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining seats up to 30!Stage private area seats up to 10!
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