5202 N. Central Ave. : Phoenix, AZ 85012 : 602-277-8700
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 With crisp white tablecloths and a handsome granite bar, Joe and Myrah Aiello's namesake restaurant feels like a special occasion place, except that it's worthy of frequent visits. For one thing, they'll welcome you like a regular, and the prices are quite accessible. Highlights include lasagna... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Italian |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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8880 E. Viaduct Linda : Scottsdale, AZ 85258 : 480-614-1980
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 Americanized Italian food is everywhere, but if you’re hungry for authentic sandwiches, salads, and antipasti, you need to try this place. Chef-owner Giovanni Scorzo makes all his own bread and pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, mozzarella, ricotta, and even chocolates. Daily specials might... More >> |
| North Scottsdale |
Italian |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1911 W. Main St. : Mesa, AZ 85201 : 480-668-5910
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 Despite the name, this is no generic pan-Asian fast food joint. Not even close. It’s exceptionally tasty, unbelievably cheap, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Behind it all is chef Michael Leung, former owner of central Phoenix’s Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Be prepared to spend some... More >> |
| Mesa |
Asian, Chinese |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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2515 N. Scottsdale Road : Scottsdale, AZ 85257 : 480-990-2433
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 Established in 2002, the tiny BYOB connected to AZ Wine Co. has long impressed culinary fanatics and wine geeks alike for its sophisticated international fare, laid-back atmosphere, and – no surprise – close proximity to an amazing selection of wine. Chefs Brandon Crouser and Joshua... More >> |
| South Scottsdale |
Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion, New American |
Business Dining, Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Prix Fixe, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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1628 E. Southern Ave. : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 480-491-4222
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 Word of mouth is the key to success at this charming strip-mall cafe, and no wonder. The plain bagel here is a joy to eat on its own, almost like a fresh soft pretzel. While you’ll surely find ex-New Yorkers lurking in line here, Back East Bagels brings in plenty of native Arizonans, too,... More >> |
| Tempe |
Bakery, Deli |
Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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2814 N. 16th St. : Phoenix, AZ 85006 : 602-636-0240
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 Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza brings magic to this art-filled hole-in-the-wall, with regional specialties of central-southern Mexico. For extra impact, she adds French accents, with marvelous results. Dishes change monthly, but highlights include posole verde, spinach-crab-mushroom-cheese crepes,... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Contemporary, Mexican |
Catering, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1743 E. Braodway Road : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-921-3137
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 Get past the giggles at the name and you'll find the food ? a little Polish, a little Canadian, and a whole lot Swedish ? gets seriously delicious in a hurry. Which makes this quirky and affordable little eatery one of the Valley's most unique and (for now) best-kept secrets. Nestled into a... More >> |
| Tempe |
Scandinavian |
Kid Friendly |
$$, $$$ |
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6920 E. Cave Creek Road : Cave Creek, AZ 85331 : 480-437-1072
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 Probably the best restaurant in the greater Phoenix area, on a par with five-star joints like Thomas Keller’s much-ballyhooed French Laundry in Napa. Apparently, genius loves company, as chef and SCI grad Kevin Binkley worked side-by-side with Keller at the French Laundry after a stint at... More >> |
| Cave Creek |
American, Contemporary, French, Fusion |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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5402 E. Lincoln Dr. : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-905-7979
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 While meat is certainly the main event at BLT Steak, the Scottsdale outpost of French chef Laurent Tourondel’s successful empire, eating here is a memorable experience from the first nibble of warm chicken liver pâté to the last bite of gooey espresso-chocolate chip cookies... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
American, French, Steak House |
Banquet Facilities, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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7575 E. Princess Drive : Scottsdale, AZ 85255 : 480-513-6002
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 At Bourbon Steak, the ultra-high-end steakhouse at the
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, managing chef Michael Mina — a James
Beard Award-winner whose San Francisco-based restaurant management
company operates more than a dozen upscale eateries — pushes fine
dining into the far... More >> |
| North Scottsdale |
American, Contemporary, Seafood, Steak House |
Banquet Facilities, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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108 E. Pierce St. : Phoenix, AZ 85004 : 602-267-1266
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 The Breadfruit, a cheerful, casual Jamaican restaurant, fits
right in with other independent eateries that have cropped up on the
sleepy periphery of downtown’s bustling core. Owner Dwayne Allen,
originally from Jamaica, considers the restaurant an extension of his
kitchen at home,... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Caribbean |
Business Dining, Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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2051 W. Warner Road : Chandler, AZ 85224 : 480-899-3888
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 One of the few Valley Chinese restaurants that could hold its own in New York's or San Francisco's Chinatown. C-Fu specializes in seafood so fresh, most of it is still swimming when you order it. Don't miss the chrysanthemum-steamed fish, Marco Polo lobster or Dungeness crab. Non-seafood dishes... More >> |
| Chandler |
Chinese, Seafood |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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6934 E. 1st Ave. : Scottsdale, AZ 85251 : 480-970-7682
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 Eating at leisurely Café Monarch about as personal a dining
experience you can have, next to actually eating at someone’s home.
You’re really in chew-owner Christopher Van Arsdale’s hands when you
eat here, as the man does everything from cooking to dish washing. ... More >> |
| Central Scottsdale |
American, Greek, Mediterranean |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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7000 E. Mayo Blvd. : Phoenix, AZ 85054 : 480-513-7466
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 The folks at Cafepino, handily located right in front of the
Cine Capri, are running a really smart operation. They don’t rush
you, but they move you along at just the right pace to enjoy a full
meal and still catch a flick. The service here is outstanding for
what’s basically... More >> |
| North Phoenix |
Pizza |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1202 E. Mohave St. : Phoenix, AZ 85034 : 602-252-1503
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 A Valley legend since 1968, Carolina's has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. But folks from all walks of life line up at the bare-bones (no A/C) shop to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Mexican |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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2126 E. Cactus Road : Phoenix, AZ 85022 : 602-275-8231
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 A second location of this legendary Valley restaurant, Carolina's has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. Folks line up to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another delicious treat. More >> |
| North Phoenix |
Mexican |
Catering, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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4247 E. Indian School Rd. 102 : Phoenix, AZ 85018 : 602-955-1924
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 From the owners of longtime Valley chain Sacks the Art of Sandwicherie comes a cozy, second-story neighborhood bistro that is likely to be an Arcadia fixture for years to come. The Mediterranean- and Italian-inspired pasta dishes and wood-fired oven pizzas (try the Provence chicken and Tuscan... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
Italian, Mediterranean |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$, $$$ |
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7120 E. Becker Lane : Scottsdale, AZ 85254 : 480-443-7162
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 The latest incarnation of the tiny building that once housed the original Goldwater’s liquor store is a cozy, casual wine bar where there’s a nice selection of affordable wines by the glass (mostly Italian), appetizers and salads that make good use of top-notch produce, and a variety... More >> |
| North Scottsdale |
Italian, Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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4773 N. 20th St. : Phoenix, AZ 85016 : 602-283-1210
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 Tucked back in the Town & Country Shopping Center, Chakra 4
Herb & Tea House is half-herb shop, half-café, and totally cheerful.
The simple menu of organic vegetarian wraps, flavorful salads, and
dozens of ?health-promoting? teas is full of winners, from the tangy
Nutty Rawvocado Dip (a s... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
Health, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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5040 N. 40th St. : Phoenix, AZ 85018 : 602-957-2555
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 This outpost of Craig and Kris DeMarco and Bob Lynn’s ever-expanding culinary kingdom leaves behind the boutique ambiance and eats of Postino and La Grande Orange for something far more sophisticated and satisfying. Built like an airy, one-story Arizona ranch house, with a peaked roof, a... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
American, Brunch, Southwestern |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Fireplace, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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914 E. Camelback Road : Phoenix, AZ 85014 : 602-248-9090
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 Homey, unpretentious Japanese noodle shop that never disappoints and is sure to leave you as sated as a sumo wrestler at an all-you-can-eat steak house. Go for the specials, like the Cajun-fried shrimp with the crunchy heads still on the bodies or the small, whole squid in a tomato-anchovy... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Italian, Japanese, Sushi |
Catering, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1050 W. Ray Road : Chandler, AZ 85224 : 480-899-8099
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 This food is Chinatown-good. Or better, since China King’s no grungy hole-in-the-wall, but a sunny, clean, spacious restaurant that stands separate from its strip mall neighbors. There’s a traditional menu, but we go for the dim sum, available daily. The place is a madhouse on weekends... More >> |
| Chandler |
Chinese |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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2015 N. Dobson Road : Chandler, AZ 85224 : 480-786-8002
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 Thanks to a big window looking into the kitchen, you can watch China Magic?s chef create hand-pulled, made-to-order noodles in the style of the Lanzhou region of northwestern China at this modest Chinese restaurant, hidden around the corner from Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket. Choose from five... More >> |
| Chandler |
Chinese, Ramen |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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910 N. Alma School Road : Chandler, AZ 85224 : 480-821-2888
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 In the "eight great traditions" of Chinese cuisine, the food of northeastern China doesn't make the cut. Fortunately, the owners of Chou's Kitchen know a good thing when they cook it, and adventurous Valley diners (yes, there can be a language barrier at Chou's) won't be disappointed when... More >> |
| Chandler |
Asian, Chinese |
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$, $$ |
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2502 E. Camelback Road : Phoenix, AZ 85018 : 602-522-2344
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 Decorated in with plush, chocolate-colored suede and embossed leather, James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross’ bistro at Biltmore Fashion Park is a chic place to enjoy top-notch cuisine. From your first taste of curried duck fries to your last juicy bite of smoked truffle-infused... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
French |
Coat Check, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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