Amano Bistro

Owners Eric and Kathy Bower serve up homey Italian food at Amano Bistro, a charming neighborhood joint in an unlikely South Phoenix location -- next to a Shell station and across from an empty lot on Baseline Road. Fans come here for the cozy vibe, reasonable prices, and well-prepared classics, from a garlicky hand-tossed white pizza to lipsmacking prosciutto linguini packed with garlic and Parmesan. What's not to love? Read our review.