This no-frills, BYOB restaurant stuck in a Scottsdale strip mall doesn’t seem like much, but inside awaits a neighborhood Italian joint that serves comforting classics. Pick whatever you want – like lasagna, linguini clams (red or white), or chicken cacciatore – for your main meal, but try the bruschetta first. Italian garlic bread is topped […]
Italian in Phoenix
Showing 155 - 176 of 199Saint Pasta began with a team of cooks from New Jersey, known somewhat for roasting people on social media when less-than-intelligent questions are posted. Where do they get this confidence? Saint Pasta is has plated some of the top pastas in greater Phoenix. The operation started with a cult-favorite food truck in early 2019. In […]
Grand, resort-like Italian restaurant at the foot of Pinnacle Peak, next to its culinary country cousin Pinnacle Peak Patio. The opulent stone, wood and leather interior is somewhat overbearing, but the service is friendly and the southern Italian-style cuisine is quite affordable considering the surroundings. Entr
Claudio Urciuoli’s ethos is simple: “I don’t believe in expensive food,” he told our dining critic. As the name of the Epicenter at Agritopia restaurant implies, Urciuoli and business partner Akshat Sethi are focused on sourcing the very best ingredients while still offering a reasonably priced evening out. The kitchen lets the ingredients shine and […]
This family-run local chain has been serving top-notch pizza pies for over three decades. The oven-baked pizzas feature a thin, soft crust topped with Spinato’s sweet red sauce, handfuls of mozzarella, and fresh vegetables.
This family-run local chain has been serving top-notch pizza pies for over three decades. The oven-baked pizzas feature a thin, soft crust topped with Spinato’s sweet red sauce, handfuls of mozzarella, and fresh vegetables.