Fantastic meal and amazing service! Started with the bruschetta, followed by the Rucola salad, then the ravioli, gnocchi with good bottle of Cab and tiramisu for dessert. Our server was very polite, offered suggestions and a wine pairing. Even though it was a busy night, every thing ran smoothly.

What a perfect hidden gem. Tempe is a literal good food desert. But Cafe Boa is exceptional. The only thing better than the food are the smiling servers and staff. They really try hard to make sure your experience is A+. We had a very tall curly haired waiter who was phenomenal.

I loved everything about Caffe Boa other than my food. So why such a high review? The ambiance and service were excellent. We had a larger party and they sat us in a side room that was really nice. So the food. This really isn't my favorite kind of food. I'm not a huge fan of pasta and this kind of Italian food. I would have had an entree but nothing really stood out, so I just got a pasta. It was fine. We shared some appetizers that were fine. A few people got salads and most looked good. One friend really enjoyed the chopped salad but another got the SoCal Love and said it wasn't great and that the chicken was dry. I'll definitely give it another try and see if I can find some foods I enjoy.

Let me take you back to the mid-90s, when Friends was must-see TV, cargo pants were inexplicably cool, and I discovered a little slice of Italy tucked away on Mill Avenue called Caffe Boa. Back then, my idea of fine dining was successfully not burning my Top Ramen, but this place? This place was fancy with a capital F. Fast forward to today, and while my hair has gotten thinner and Mill Avenue's seen more changes than a chameleon in a crayon factory, Caffe Boa stands there like your reliable Italian uncle who still makes the best sauce in town. The surrounding bars may be playing music that makes me feel ancient, but step inside Boa, and suddenly I'm that college kid again (just with better taste in wine and the ability to actually afford it). Working on Mill these days, I've developed what I call the "Boa Gravitational Pull." It's a scientific phenomenon where around dinner time, my feet automatically start shuffling in Boa's direction, as if drawn by the magnetic force of their garlic bread. The fact that it's walking distance from my office is both a blessing and a curse - blessing for my soul, curse for my attempts at portion control. Let's talk about their lasagna - or as I like to call it, "The Great Wall of Pasta." This isn't just a serving of lasagna; it's a geometric miracle. It arrives at your table looking like it was designed by an Italian architect, swimming in a bolognese sauce so good it should have its own Instagram account. The cream-tinted sauce isn't just a sauce; it's a silk robe for your taste buds. Then there's the Ravioli Zucca, which is Italian for "pillows of joy stuffed with butternut squash." Topped with hazelnuts and sage in a garlic butter sauce, it's the kind of dish that makes you want to hug the chef and ask if they're taking adoption applications. The hazelnuts add a crunch that says, "Hey, you're eating something fancy!" while the garlic butter sauce whispers, "Don't you dare leave a single drop on this plate." The drink menu is where things get interesting. Sure, you could go for a classic cocktail or wine (their wine list is longer than my college thesis), but then there's Rakija. For the uninitiated, Rakija is a Balkan fruit brandy that puts hair on your chest (metaphorically speaking - I hope). It comes in flights, which is perfect because after the first taste, you might need your taste buds to call in reinforcements. Caffe Boa has hosted more first dates than a dating app and more graduation dinners than I can count. It's where awkward first date conversations have blossomed into marriages, and where "I can't believe we're graduating" has turned into "I can't believe our kids are graduating." While Mill Avenue around it has morphed from record stores to whatever-young-people-are-into-these-days, Boa remains steadfast, like that one friend who never went through an embarrassing fashion phase. It's still the perfect escape from the thumping bass of nearby clubs, offering a slice of serenity with a side of perfectly al dente pasta. Pro tip: If you're going for dinner, make a reservation. Nothing says "I should have planned better" like watching couples inside enjoying their romantic pasta while you're outside contemplating the life choices that led to this moment. P.S. To all my fellow Mill Avenue workers - yes, that was me you saw power-walking toward Boa at 5:01 PM. No, I will not apologize for my pasta enthusiasm.

Caffe Boa has become my favorite! I live in California and have now twice eaten at Cafe Boa while visiting our daughter and son in law in AZ. Each time, the food was exquisite! The service is top notch and the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing, while keeping an upscale vibe. We will most definitely go back again for a third time and more!

This place was fantastic and so cute. The environment felt upscale without being too much. We had lunch here the weekend of the iron man. We sat outside and played carts. Our waiter was 10/10. Attentive and lots of personality. I got the bruschetta at lunch and I order 3 of the normal tomato bruschettas. He said he went ahead and put it in as a dinner bruschetta because I would get more for the same price. So nice! My boyfriend got the lasagna. It looked really weird because it was orange but he really liked it and would recommend it.

Live jazz on Wednesday nights. Cool and romantic atmosphere. Friendly staff. Large portions. Great location, seating and scenery.

We came here before going to a show at Gammage Auditorium. This must be a frequent stop for people on their way to Gammage, because as soon as we entered and got seated, the server asked if we were headed to a show there. We said yes, and she promised to get us out in time. Caffe Boa has a great atmosphere with lots of dark wood and exposed brick. We sat in the little sunroom separated from the dining room with our doorways. It's brighter in there. There's a separate bar and a glassed off room for more private dining. One of the best things about this place is the great art posters, all having to do with wine. The food here is fantastic. Hubby had the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs were delicious, although I admit I love all meatballs. I did like the red sauce, which I can be a little picky about, and would definitely order anything with the red sauce. I had the steak salad, which was very large. It was dressed greens with sliced steak on the side, and I could hardly finish it. I did, because it was soooo good, but I left feeling stuffed. Caffe Boa is a really great place in general, but especially Great for a pre-event dinner in Tempe.

Holy S*****. Yup. Pasta guy. Get here. That voodoo pasta is REAL good. Spice yes. Flavor. Yes. Cool bar - but the pasta outshines it all. Eat up yelpers. Again and again.