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Merenghata Semifreddo and Mascarpone Cheesecake at Franco's Italian Caffe
Nikki Buchanan

Franco's Italian Cafe

Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Central Scottsdale

4327 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-481-7614

Offering a sophisticated cuisine both rustic and refined, this posh Scottsdale restaurant wows with appetizers like polenta gorgonzola, a tasty beet arugula salad, and a stunning seafood risotto. Franco's mother's merenghata is a light, tasty dessert you won't find anywhere else in town. Read our review.
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