Where is Nook Kitchen located?

Nook Kitchen is at 4231 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, in the Arcadia neighborhood.

What are Nook Kitchen's hours?

Nook Kitchen is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am. The kitchen serves until 10pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and until 2am on Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

What kind of food does Nook Kitchen serve?

Modern American cooking with Italian roots. Pasta is rolled fresh in house, pizza is charred Neapolitan-style in a custom Acunto M. Napoli oven imported from Italy, and the menu changes with the season. Chef Arturo Garino leads the kitchen.

Does Nook Kitchen have gluten-free and vegetarian options?

Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian options run through every section of the menu, including a vegan campanelle and a vegan funghi pizza.

Does Nook Kitchen take reservations?

Yes. Reservations can be booked through OpenTable using the Reserve a Table link on any page of the site.

Does Nook Kitchen have a happy hour?

Two of them. Happy Hour runs Wednesday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Reverse Happy Hour runs Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 2am with a live DJ. Both offer $8 house spirits, $6 select wines, $2 off draft beers and $3 off appetizers and pizzas.

Can I book Nook Kitchen for a private event?

Yes. The open patio and dining room host everything from small gatherings to large bespoke events, with reception platters, passed appetizers and three-course set menus. Call (602) 296-5655 to plan an event.

How do I order takeout or delivery from Nook Kitchen?

Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available through the Order Online link in the main navigation.

Modern American · Italian Roots · Arcadia, Phoenix

Italian Restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona

House-made pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and seasonal plates crafted with care — on Indian School Road in Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood. Come for the flavors, stay for the feeling.

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Wood-fired pizza fresh from the Acunto oven

Made from scratch, every night.pasta rolled in-house · pizza from an oven imported from Italy

A real scratch kitchen

Pasta rolled fresh in-house. Pizza charred in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. Nothing here comes out of a box.
Two happy hours, every week

Wednesday–Friday afternoons for the after-work crowd, plus a late-night Reverse Happy Hour with a live DJ on weekends.
A Phoenix neighborhood spot

An Arcadia favorite built for a quiet Wednesday dinner and a loud Friday night alike — with a menu and bar deep enough for both, and a kitchen open until 2am on weekends.

Signature Dishes

a taste of the menu

Espresso Rubbed Filet*

8oz. prime filet, espresso rub, caramelized shallot & garlic mashed potatoes, garlic & parmesan crusted jumbo asparagus, white truffle cream

Calabrese

house-pulled mozzarella, parmesan, taleggio, caramelized onions, sweet Italian sausage, calabrian chili, evoo, basil

Bolognese

house-made tagliatelle, beef, pork, soppressata, tomato, parmesan, parsley, crostini

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A Look Inside

the room, the food, the night

Calabrese — wood-fired, Neapolitan-style

Shrimp Diavolo

Craft cocktails

Wood Fired Olives

Market-driven salads

Bar program favorites

Meet the Chef

Chef Arturo Garino

Nook's menu is built on made-from-scratch ingredients — signature dishes like Arancini, handmade pasta, the Espresso-Rubbed Filet, and Nonna's Meatballs all come from Chef Arturo's kitchen. Our custom Acunto M. Napoli oven, imported from Italy, chars every Neapolitan-style pizza to order, served in both Rosso and Bianco varieties.

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Happy Hour

Wednesday – Friday
3pm – 6pm

Reverse Happy Hour

Friday & Saturday
10pm – 2am, with a live DJ

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Seasonal Flavors, Local Ingredients

Our menu moves with the seasons — market-driven salads, a daily soup du jour, and a rotating seasonal dessert from pastry chef Sarah Estrada. Same house-made pastas and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza you love, with the season's best woven in.

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Come hungry. Leave happy.

Reserve a table at our Phoenix restaurant in Arcadia, or order online for pickup and delivery.

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Italian Restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona

Why Nook

A real scratch kitchen

Two happy hours, every week

A Phoenix neighborhood spot