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Aiello's Fine Italian Dining				4 User Reviews
5202 N. Central Ave.	Italian	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
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... More >>

Andreoli Italian Grocer				4 User Reviews
8880 E Via Linda	Italian	$, $$	North Scottsdale
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 >>

Asian Café Express				1 User Reviews
1911 W. Main St. Suite 3	Asian, Chinese	$, $$	Mesa
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 >>

Asia de Cuba				5 User Reviews
7353 E. Indian School Rd.	Asian, Caribbean, Contemporary, Cuban, Eclectic, Fusion	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
At this outpost of restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow's über-stylish chain of eateries, there's a supercharged vibe, with blaring Cuban rhythms, a see-and-be-seen bar area, and a buzzing white dining room filled with round tables. As for the menu, it's a delicious marriage of Cuban and Asian... More >>

Atlas Bistro				1 User Reviews
2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 18	Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion, New American	$$$$	South Scottsdale
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 >>

Back East Bagels				5 User Reviews
1628 E. Southern Ave., #2	Bakery, Deli	$, $$	Tempe
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 >>

Barrio Cafe				3 User Reviews
2814 N. 16th St.	Contemporary, Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
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 >>

Binkley's Restaurant				Write a Review
6920 E. Cave Creek Rd.	American, Contemporary, French, Fusion	$$$$	Cave Creek
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 >>

BLT Steak				Write a Review
5402 E. Lincoln Dr.	American, French, Steak House	$$$$	Paradise Valley
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 >>

Bomberos Café & Wine Bar				Write a Review
8801 North Central Avenue	Wine Bar	$$	North Phoenix
This laid-back eatery is not just the coolest thing in Sunnyslope, it’s one of the best local wine bars, period. The name means “firemen” in Spanish, which is fitting because owners Oscar and Kristi Mastrantuono transformed an old fire station into an inviting hangout that... More >>

Bourbon Steak				Write a Review
7575 East Princess Drive	American, Contemporary, Seafood, Steak House	$$$$	North Scottsdale
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 >>

The Breadfruit				3 User Reviews
108 E. Pierce St.	Caribbean	$, $$	Central Phoenix
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 >>

Cork				3 User Reviews
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 101	Contemporary, Eclectic, New American	$$$, $$$$	Chandler
At its heart, Cork is a neighborhood wine bar that just happens to serve inventive, beautifully presented food. Owned by three alumni of Lon’s at the Hermosa – sommelier Robert Morris, his wife Danielle (who’s the pastry chef), and executive chef Brian Peterson – the... More >>

C-Fu Gourmet				3 User Reviews
2051 W. Warner Rd.	Chinese, Seafood	$$	Chandler
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 >>

Cafe Carumba!				1 User Reviews
7303 E. Indian School Rd.	Latin American	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chic Latin American-styled bar and eatery with some smashing victuals, even if the menu is only vaguely Latin. Formerly that old war-horse Jacqueline’s Marketplace and Café, it retains the old place’s breakfast and lunch menu, while adding a somewhat inventive dinner menu that,... More >>

Cafe Monarch				Write a Review
6934 E. 1st Ave.	American, Greek, Mediterranean	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
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 >>

Cafepino				Write a Review
7000 E. Mayo Blvd.	Pizza	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
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 >>

Carolina's Mexican Food				1 User Reviews
1202 E. Mohave St.	Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
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 >>

Carolina's North				1 User Reviews
2126 E. Cactus Road	Mexican	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
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 >>

Centro Paninoteca				Write a Review
7120 E. Becker Ln.	Italian, Wine Bar	$$	North Scottsdale
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 >>

Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House				Write a Review
4773 N. 20th St.	Health, Vegan, Vegetarian	$$, $$$	East Phoenix
Tucked back in the Town & Country Shopping Center, Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House is half-herb shop, half-caf�, 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... More >>

Chelsea's Kitchen				2 User Reviews
5040 N. 40th St.	American, Brunch, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	East Phoenix
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 >>

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe				2 User Reviews
914 E. Camelback Rd.	Italian, Japanese, Sushi	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
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 >>

Chestnut Lane Café				Write a Review
4225 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Dessert	$$	East Phoenix
Swing by this cheerful, shoebox-sized sandwich and pastry shop the next time you�re in the neighborhood for a Niman Ranch corned beef Reuben, a lobster Cobb salad, or maybe just some freshly baked pastries. Just about everything here is made from scratch, from the lemonade to the roasted... More >>

China King				2 User Reviews
1050 W. Ray Rd.	Chinese	$	Chandler
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 >>