Ambrogio15 closes at Biltmore Fashion Park after one year in Arizona

Ambrogio15 served pasta, steaks and seafood along with its signature 15-inch pizzas. Ambrogio15

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Just over a year after making its Arizona debut, Ambrogio15 has closed at the Biltmore Fashion Park. The restaurant posted an announcement to its Instagram account on Monday.

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Ambrogio15," the statement said. "We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support we’ve received from the neighborhood and our loyal customers."

The San Diego-based company opened its Phoenix restaurant in February 2024. Within the Camelback Road shopping mall, it took over the former California Pizza Kitchen space, revamping it with a wood-wrapped bar and cozy seating areas. A Marie Antoinette-esque mural filled the back wall and was adorned with a glowing neon sign that proclaimed, "Let them eat pizza."

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Ambrogio15 brought an upscale yet fun atmosphere to Biltmore Fashion Park. After just over a year, the restaurant has closed,

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The restaurant is known for its Milan-inspired recipes, which were created by Michelin-starred chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and crafted in Phoenix by executive chef Fabio Pizzigoni.

Along with its signature 15-inch pizzas, Ambrogio15 also served decadent pasta dishes, seafood and steak. The drinks menu featured creative cocktails and a large collection of Italian wines stored in a central, towering glass case.

Ambrogio15's California locations remain open in Pacific Beach and Del Mar, with a spot inside the San Diego airport coming soon. According to the statement, the ownership group will concentrate their attention on those restaurants. However, they didn't rule out a return to the Valley in the future.

"At this point, we’ve made the difficult decision to focus our energies on our locations in the San Diego market, where we are continuing to grow and strengthen our presence," the statement said. "While this chapter is coming to an end, we look forward to the possibility of new projects, including a fresh concept in Arizona when the time is right."