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128 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-262-2759

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
Best Place to Let Your Nerd Flag Fly
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Cafe, Coffeehouse, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar

Hours: Sun 4pm-10pm, Mon 11am-10pm, Tue-Thu 11am-0am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2am

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, cash
Attire: casual

Features: Smoking, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Pleasant, artsy eatery that serves mostly Italian, French, and Mediterranean-influenced soups, sandwiches, and salads. Try the Europa (with marinated artichoke hearts) or the Italian (with salami, ham and pesto), and you can't go wrong. And the duo of hummus dip and olive tapenade, served with pita triangles, is delish as a starter. The place also serves a nice selection of wine and beer, and is happy to do a wine flight for you if you want. Live music some nights. A very civilized spot in the heart of Roosevelt's ever-developing arts district.

Brunch at Carly's

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Sat., Sun.

Remember when brunch first came on the scene? Back in those days, it was only Los Angeles assholes that “did brunch.” Now everybody does it. It has...
Live visual art

9:00 p.m. every Tue.

There�s a new weekly Live Visual Art series, and it�s happenin� at one of our favorite Roosevelt Row hangs: Carly�s Bistro. Enjoy the $3-glass-of-w...

2011 | Best Place to Let Your Nerd Flag Fly

Nerds of the world, unite! Oh, wait, you already did. From Amsterdam to Austin, self-proclaimed nerds are gathering at bars and restaurants to drink and, as they put it, "learn something." And Phoenix is no exception. The new-ish chapter of this oh-so-informal club meets at Carly's Bistro on Roosevelt Row. Topics so far have included "Dialogues between Science and Literature," the story of "audience modeling software," and one we're really sorry we missed -- our own Serene Dominic on... More »
2010 | Best Bloody Mary

During our probably-too-long drinking career, the bloody Mary had ranked near the bottom of our desired beverage list, hovering somewhere around a Smoker's Phlegm (Jägermeister and mayonnaise) in the gross department. That's until we hit up Carly's Bistro during its weekend brunch and ordered the eatery's version of the drink, which includes V8, vodka, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pickle and olive juices, various spices, horseradish, and hot sauce. And, wow, Carly's version... More »
2006 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR, CENTRAL PHOENIX

If there was ever an excuse to mosey on down to Roosevelt for something other than the gallery scene, Carla Wade and John Logan's funky bistro is the reason. The arty couple opened the cozy eatery and wine bar to satisfy a need to feed hungry lunch folks and the libation-seeking arts crowd. A four-by-six-foot customized Steven Yazzie painting overlooks the bar, and rotating First Friday exhibits hang next to the funky sky-blue-and-tangerine-painted walls. Enjoy a wide selection of cheap... More »
2005 | BEST NIÇOISE

One of the best salads ever created is the niçoise, made after the manner of cuisine from the French city of Nice, and containing such ingredients as tomatoes, black olives, garlic, tuna and anchovies. More often than not these days, you'll find this classic cold mixture as the innards of a niçoise sammy, but you can still find places that offer it as a salad, with Carly's Bistro on Roosevelt Street, just east of Central Avenue, being one. As prepared by co-owner Carla "Carly"... More »

Peer Inside the Colorful World of the Meat Puppets' Cris Kirkwood at Carly's Bistro

By Benjamin Leatherman | Fri, March 9, 2012

If his vibrant paintings and colorful songwriting is any indication, the mind of Cris Kirkwood is a lively place indeed. Just ask the 51-year-old musician and artist himself, who tends to live in his ... More »
Carly's Bistro: Happy Hour Report Card

By Nicole Smith | Tue, November 8, 2011

The Spot: Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-262-2759.www.carlysbistro.comThe Hours: 4pm - 7pm, and the reverse, 10pm - 12am, daily.The Details: Carly's daily happy hour includes ... More »
Stinkweeds' Dario Miranda on Tonight's Tom Waits Release Party; Exposing Himself to Phoenix

By Anthony Sandoval | Mon, October 24, 2011

OK, so maybe Stinkweeds staffer Dario Miranda isn't exactly running around flashing his bits and pieces but he might as well be. We'll get to that later. In Phoenix, Monday nights traditionally belon... More »
Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

By Benjamin Leatherman | Thu, October 13, 2011

Thursday 13 27th Avenue Bar: DJ Manage (Top 40) Afterlife: Thumpin' Thursdays (various) AZ 88: Josh One (various) Blue Martini: Rewind Thursday with DJ Mendez (hip-hop, dance, Top 40) Bobby Q's: DJ Deuce (hip-hop) BS West: Intravenous Thursd... More »
Snake! Snake! Snakes! Getting a Push for National College Radio Play

By Jason P. Woodbury | Thu, August 05, 2010

It's a quiet Friday afternoon at Carly's Bistro, and the members of Phoenix indie-rock act Snake! Snake! Snakes! shuffle in one by one. First comes guitarist/vocalist Jon Messenger, followed by bassist Chris Sanchez and, finally, drummer David Coo... More »
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Kelsee | Phoenix, AZ | 189 Reviews

| Mon, May 10, 2010

I have not eaten here yet, but believe me, it's on my list! I stopped in for a drink and took a look at the menu while I was at the bar. WOW this place looks sooooo goood I'm defiantly going to have to go back now for something more than just a drink!
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Michelle See | Tempe, AZ | 1 Reviews

| Mon, June 15, 2009

This place has meticulously tasty salads and sandwiches, and usually has a beer on special for $2. The last time we were there, a lounge band showed up for a little live music sesh. How can you beat that?
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JessicaHill | Phoenix, AZ | 144 Reviews

| Fri, April 16, 2010

While this place fills up quickly on a First Friday, I prefer swinging by for lunch or a casual drink. They have a handful of veg-friendly sandwich options, which is refreshing after being used to seeing one vegetarian sandwich on most menus. My favorite part about this place? They have lambic frambois on tap.