FOOD & DINING

20 restaurants that deliver in metro Phoenix

Barbara Yost
Special for The Republic

Going out to eat is all well and good, but sometimes you just want to put your feet up, turn on the tube and let someone bring your favorite foods to you. Here are some restaurants that will not only prepare your meals but bring them right to your door. Check delivery areas.

Bowl of Greens in downtown Phoenix delivers salads and other healthy favorites.

Phoenix

Bowl of Greens

Go for the greens with signature salads including the spinach-avocado, a nest of fresh spinach topped with avocado wedges, strawberries and Parmesan cheese in a raspberry dressing ($7.50). There's no charge for delivery, which is within a 1-mile radius, but orders must be $15 minimum.

Details: 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-795-9710, bowlofgreens.com.

Ladybug House of Sandwiches

Good grief, it's the Charlie Brown, a sandwich of sliced roast beef, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and cucumbers on such breads as rye, croissant, onion roll, pumpernickel, spelt, 12-grain, sourdough and gluten-free. ($6.75). No minimum, 10 percent tip requested for delivery within zone listed on website, 20 percent outside zone.

Details: 1611 N. 11th St., Phoenix. 602-254-6269, ladybughouseofsandwiches.com.

Good Fellas Grill

Hungry for Mediterranean and Greek cuisine? Good Fellas will deliver its popular two-meat combo plate with one skewer of seasoned ground beef and one of charbroiled chicken that's served with rice, pita bread, fresh tomatoes and onions ($8.99). Free delivery on orders of $30 or more.

Details: 15414 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. 602-334-1130, goodfellasgrillaz.com.

Downtown Deli

If you work or live downtown, there's no need to go out for lunch. This deli will bring to your office or condo such items as the hot brisket sandwich ($9.29) and a bowl of its signature chicken-noodle soup ($3.29). No delivery charge, minimum order $25.

Details: 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-258-3069, phoenixdowntowndeli.com.

Flamingo Palace

Flamingo Special Chicken is one of the dishes available for delivery, with boneless pieces of chicken in a house sauce, fried crispy with garlic and onions (lunch combo with egg rolls, wontons and steamed rice $6.45; dinner $6.95 and $8.95 with rice). Free delivery on orders of $20 and more.

Details: 350 E. Bell Road, Phoenix. 602-375-1246, flamingoaz.com.

Northeast Valley

Rome's Pizza & Pasta

Treat yourself to veal Parmigiana served with spaghetti, linguini, fettuccine, angel hair, penne or ziti, served with a garden salad and fresh-baked garlic bread ($14.99). There's a $3 delivery charge on $12 minimum orders.

Details: 8110 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale. 480-429-0220, romespizzaandpasta.com.

Vermont Sandwich Company

Savor the Killington, a panino made with hard salami, Muenster cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, banana peppers, red onion, green peppers, tomatoes, chopped dill pickle and maple-balsamic vinaigrette served on focaccia with choice of side such as chips, pasta salad, potato salad and coleslaw ($8.45, add soup $1.25). Delivery charge is $2 on minimum $10 orders and available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Details: 8880 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. 480-767-1651. Also, 8763 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-999-3287, vermontsandwich.com.

El Molino

Si, Mexican food can be brought to your door, such as the machaca beef chimichanga, served with guacamole, sour cream and cheese ($9). Delivery fee is $2 and up on minimum $15 orders.

Details: 3554 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-946-4494, elmolinocafe.com.

Asian Island

Spice it up with Szechuan beef, a savory blend of sliced beef, bell pepper, carrots, celery and cabbage, served with steamed rice ($9.95). Free delivery on orders $15 and up.

Details: 14870 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-483-3323, asianisland.chinesemenu.com.

Arizona BBQ Shack

You won't go hungry with the $25 Combo, a package with a half rack of ribs, half pound of meat, two sides, two cornbreads and dessert ($25). Delivery charge $7, no minimum.

Details: 8471 E. McDonald Dr., Scottsdale. 480-948-4227, bbqrestaurantscottsdale.com.

Southeast Valley

Zappone's Italian Bistro

How about a nice slice of lasagna, made with noodles, beef, pork, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and a bath of marinara sauce ($11.25)? Free delivery with $20 minimum order.

Details: 1652 N. Higley Road, Gilbert. 480-218-2338, zapponesbistro.com.

Dragon Express

Thai basil beef is made with sliced beef, green and red bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and basil leaves in a spicy brown sauce ($8.29). It comes to your door with a $12 minimum and delivery fees of $2 and up.

Details: 1125 W. Baseline Road, Mesa. 480-755-1888, dragonexpressaz.com.

Pizza on 87

Start with garlic knots ($3.87) and then move on to one of the house pizzas: the 87 Supreme, a 14-inch pepperoni pizza with sausage, red onions, black olives, roasted peppers and mushrooms ($14.87 and $19.87). There's a $2 delivery charge with minimum $15 order.

Details: 1368 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-732-0087, pizzaon87.com.

Sacks Art of Sandwicherie

Make like Monet with the Impressionist, a veggie sandwich prepared with two cheeses, lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, carrots, avocado, onions, sprouts, cream cheese and mayo on fresh-baked 12-grain bread, served with a chocolate-chip cookie ($6.49). Minimum $20 delivery, $5 charge goes to driver.

Details: 839 W. University, Tempe. 480-967-2980, other locations at sacks.info.

Neo Tokyo

The Korean pork is a dish of pork, long beans, mushrooms, carrots and onions in a spicy pepper sauce, served with two scoops of rice ($8.19). Delivery charge $2-$6 on $15 minimum orders.

Details: 4905 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. 480-785-8880, neotokyoaz.com.

West Valley

Farmhouse Pizza

Craving a calzone? Try such varieties as the Works, stuffed with mushrooms, green peppers, sausage and pepperoni ($8.99). Deliver charge $3 with a $15 minimum.

Details: 5510 W. Camelback Road, Glendale. 623-939-5999, glendalefarmhousepizza.com.

Wong's Junior

Feed the whole gang with the family dinner that includes hot-and-sour or egg-flower soup, egg rolls and crab puffs, and such entrees as sweet-and-sour chicken, beef with broccoli, barbecued-pork fried rice, shrimp and chicken in garlic sauce ($10.95 per person, minimum two people). Minimum order for delivery $15, $1 charge and up.

Details: 8317 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. 623-878-5554, wongsjr.com.

New York Flavor

This deli delivers weekdays to businesses in the area, featuring such Big Apple favorites as the pastrami on marble rye with a schmear of deli mustard, pickles on the side and sides including fries or chips ($10.94). Delivery is free with minimum $15 order.

Details: 15170 W. Bell Road, Surprise. 623-266-2520, newyorkflavor.com.

Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo

Tailgate at home by ordering such favorites as Southwest mac and cheese — macaroni in a creamy Cheddar-and-mozzarella cheese sauce dotted with jalapenos and hickory-smoked pancetta ($11.99). Delivery charge $2.50 with no minimum.

Details: 5110 N. Dysart Road, Litchfield Park. 623-547-2227, tailgatersilprimo.com.

Eest Asian Bistro

Delivery has just been implemented at this pan-Asian restaurant. Try the teriyaki salmon, featuring charbroiled salmon in a teriyaki glaze served with steamed rice ($13.50). There's a $2 delivery charge and $20 minimum order.

Details: 3145 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. 623-535-0902, eestbistro.com.