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Say Buongiorno! to these Phoenix Italian restaurants, ranging from neighborhood favorites to fine-dining italian restaurants in Scottsdale. These Phoenix italian restaurants serve familar pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes and often feature impressive selections of hand-selected wines. Experience something new at one of these Italian restaurants in Scottsdale, many of which more... |
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Avanti
Italian - Mediterranean
Avanti, a Valley tradition since 1974. . . Dramatic, crisp black and white interiors, candlelight and a quiet atmosphere. Italian favorites with a Mediterranean influence. Vegetarians and seafood lovers will be awed by the selections of seasonal, handcrafted pasta. Fresh fish and seafood dishes. Avanti has also garnered numerous awards and accolades for our ossobucco, said to be the best in town as well as robust steaks and chops. Afterwards,enjoy dessert and Cappuccino in the piano bar.
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Central Phoenix
2728 East Thomas Rd.
602.956.0900
Price: $$
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Caffe Boa on Mill
Italian - Mediterranean - Wine Bar
An original, casual, Euro-style bistro/wine bar! Located in the heart of old town Tempe's Mill Avenue District. The ambiance includes two large "European Garden" terraces for people watching. Wine Spectator has awarded Caffe Boa an Award of Excellence for the wine list. Outstanding and award
winning cuisine from Italy, Croatia, and all around the Mediterranean has made Caffe Boa a Valley of the Sun favorite for over 15 years. Organic fare is the focus with over 85% of the menu made from certified organic ingredients. Come see why Caffe Boa is a Valley tradition!
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Tempe
398 S Mill Ave
480.968.9112
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T. Cooks at The Royal Palms Resort
Mediterranean - Fine Dining
Nestled within a den of rich earthen colors, high-vaulted ceilings, and panoramic views, T. Cooks offers unrivaled ambiance for a Scottsdale restaurant. The Mediterranean cuisine is simply superb. T. Cooks boasts select seasonal dishes from Barcelona, Spain and the Tuscan region of Italy, with ingredients hand selected by Chef Lee Hillson.
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Phoenix
5200 E Camelback Rd
602.808.0766
Price: $$$
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NoRTH - Scottsdale
Italian - Wine - Al Fresco Dining
NoRTH, Modern Italian Cuisine exemplifies a culinary tradition that blends sophisticated and contemporary cuisine with the comfort of traditional cooking techniques. The menu features dishes that are created from the freshest ingredients without the unnecessary adornments of cream or heavy sauces. Crispy thin crust pizza and wood roasted entrees along with pasta specialties and a variety of antipasti round out the menu. The world class wine list features 30 selections by the glass. NoRTH’s patio offers another way to enjoy the restaurant year round.
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Kierland Commons
15024 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 160
480.948.2055
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Digestif
Italian - Californian
Digestif - Chef Payton Curry (formerly of Ame, Martini House, Quince) runs a classic farm-to-table kitchen and a la minute cooking style serving rustic Italian dishes including whole-roasted fish, wild game and crostata from a stone hearth and fresh pasta made daily.
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Old Town Scottsdale
7114 E Stetson Dr
480.425.9463
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Sassi
Italian
Sassi is Scottsdale's nationally known destination for fine Italian dining, wine and special events. Located at the base of Pinnacle Peak. Sassi offers rustic, artisan style cuisine inspired by small towns in southern Italy. Sassi's villa style architecture, comfortable surroundings and rustic elegance are the perfect setting. Sassi features more than reasonably priced 150 wines from Italy and California to complement Chef Wades flavorful cuisine. We purchase from numerous small farmers, Niman Ranch and other organic and natural farmers and producers.
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10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy
(not Pinnacle Peak Rd)
480.502.9095
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Un Bacio
Italian
Un Bacio (a kiss), is a friendly neighborhood ristorante tucked discreetly away in the folds of Gainey Ranch, offering a warm and rustic European ambiance to this desert community of Scottsdale, Arizona.
A landmark of casual elegance for many years, each customer is embraced as a distant relative. Fare is traditional Italian with creative adaptations agreeable to accommodate everyone's culinary craving with precise and indulging expertise. The crowd is filled with loyal locals and the occasional admired celebrity.
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Doubletree Ranch Rd, E of Scottsdale Rd
7704 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
480.609.6969
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Bada Boom Pasta Room
Italian
Welcome to the Bada Boom Pasta Room. Come check out our new casual and relaxed atmosphere. That's right, we got rid of the white linens and toned it down a notch so that our patrons will feel comfortable for any occasion. While you are here, take a look at our menu of delicious Italian cuisine including an array of pizzas, pastas, and salads. Check out our amazing selection of wines too. Hope to see you soon at Bada Boom!
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Old Town Scottsdale
4151 N Marshall Way Ste110
480.214.2666
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Alto Ristorante e Bar
Italian - Wine - Al Fresco Dining
Cross over the bridge and through an inviting courtyard to find the vibrant, convivial setting of Alto Ristorante e Bar. This comfortable Italian restaurant offers light, fresh and flavorful dishes with an emphasis on "the season." Alto features its unique Formaggio & Salumi Cellar, a collection of Italy's best artisanal regional cheeses and meats. An extensive selection of wines from around the world, with an emphasis on Italy, are cradled on two wine walls. Dinner is served both indoors and al fresco nestled around terrace fire pits, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. Your evening is complete with a gondola ride along the resort's waterways.
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Hyatt Regency Resort at Gainey Ranch
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
480.444.1234
Price: $$$
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Olive & Ivy
Mediterranean - Italian - Al Fresco Dining - Market
Old world meets new at Olive & Ivy, which blends the provocative flavors and timeless elegance of the Mediterranean with contemporary California chic. With over 9,800 square feet, Olive & Ivy is a lively neighborhood hot spot offering something for everyone with its gourmet bakery, high end retail market, grab'n go café, elegant upscale casual restaurant, private dining areas, and Scottsdale's largest, most luxurious outdoor patio.
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At the Scottsdale Waterfront
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 195
480.751.2200
Price: $$
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Benedetto Ristorante e Bar
Italian
Benedetto's is a friendly neighborhood Restaurant tucked discreetly away in the Village of Hayden. We offer a warm and traditional Italian eatery to the desert community of Scottsdale.
Our customers are treated like returning friends & family. Fare is traditional Italian. We are always agreeable to accommodate everyone's culinary craving with precise & indulging expertise...like a favorite relative inviting you to sit. The crowd is filled with locals & tourist alike.
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Hayden & Via de Ventura
8140 N Hayden Rd, Ste H115
480.991.1025
Price: $$
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La Torretta Ristorante
Italian
"Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often"
Voted Best Italian Restaurant - Scottsdale Magazine
La Torretta's combination of traditional and authentic Italian food, personalized service and congenial atmosphere translates to the highest quality dining experience. The restaurant is elegantly decorated with Renaissance-era stained glass and oil paintings. Guests are indulged in this congenial atmosphere inside or can dine on the Patio with the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains.
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Scottsdale Rd & Frank Lloyd Wright
16640 N Scottsdale Rd
480.991.2000
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...put a contemporary and surprising twist on typical Mediterranean fare. And don't stop with just Italian food; explore the cuisine of the dozens of countries that make up the Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, bread, grains, olive oil and fish.
Pricing key: based on the estimated price of a dinner entree with one drink and tip. Lunch usually costs 25% less.
$ - under $30
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