Restaurant Listings
 The following restaurants are noteworthy establishments from around the Valley that specialize in a variety of cuisines, from Mexican to Chinese, Cuban to American. Please confirm information before visiting, and we solicit your help in correcting any errors in this guide. Price categories reflect average dinner entrée prices; drinks, tax and tip are extra. Happy dining!
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Aiello’s Fine Italian Dining
Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 5202 N. Central Avenue - 602-277-8700 - $$$
Although the open dining room of this mid-town Italian is sparely decorated, chef-owner and native New Yorker Joe Aiello provides all the personality any room could need. House-baked focaccia is wonderful, as are the homemade desserts. Don’t miss eggplant rollatini, stuffed artichokes or spaghetti and meatballs. Lunch M-F; dinner nightly. aiellositalianrestaurant.com
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Alchemy
Contemporary American
Scottsdale, Arizona - 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr., Fountain Hills (Copperwynd Resort) - 480-333-1880 - $$$
Ask for a table near the window because this pretty restaurant, decorated with art glass and lots of copper, offers fantastic views of the McDowells and Superstitions. The menu features daily pasta specials, steaks and pork tenderloin glazed with Tia Maria sauce. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Amuse Bouche
French/International
Surprise, Arizona - 17058 W. Bell Road, Ste. 104 - 623-322-8881 - $$-$$$-$$$$
In the tradition of the neighborhood bistro, Paris-trained husband-and-wife chefs Snir and Kierstin Mor turn out unpretentious, homey French fare of exceptional quality. The French onion soup is the real deal and the duck breast with demi-glace is magnifique, but it¹s their carefully crafted meatloaf that takes top prize. The restaurant is BYOB and charges $2 per glass used. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., M; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., T-Sa; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. amuse-bouche.biz
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Andreoli Italian Grocer
Italian
Scottsdale, AZ - 8880 E. Via Linda - 480-614-1980 - $-$$-$$$
Giovanni Scorzo (of Leccabaffi fame) is large and in charge at this comfy, antique-furnished market-restaurant, where he makes the sort of Italian food Italians want to eat: house-made salumi, focaccia, pizzetta, bresaola, carpaccio, pesce en brodetto and (if you’re lucky) vitello tonnato. The chalkboard offers panini, appetizers and salad but be sure to ask about daily specials. For dessert, the fabulous meringata. Lunch and dinner M-Sa.
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Arizona Kitchen
Southwestern
West Valley, Arizona - 300 Wigwam Blvd. (Wigwam Resort), Litchfield Park - 623-935-3811 - $$$
An adobe fireplace and open kitchen add warmth to the Wigwam’s top-tier restaurant, designed to look like an old hacienda. The kitchen makes use of Southwestern ingredients and preparations, offering mesquite-smoked corn chowder and grilled venison with blackberry-Zinfandel-cocoa sauce. Save room for a fun dessert. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tu-Su.
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Arrowhead Grill
Steak
Glendale, Arizona - 8280 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale - 623-566-2224 - $$$
Chef/owner Charles Schwerd’s dad owned a meatpacking business where he worked there from the time he was a kid. Since then, Schwerd has manned the grill for such protein peddlers as Mastro’s, Ruth’s Chris and most recently, John Elway’s Denver steakhouse. He clearly knows his product and processes, and he’s attempting to work them into the west side’s first independent steakhouse, Arrowhead Grill. The menu is tight. While steaks occupy the front burner, there are seafood options and enough hearty appetizers and big salads for picky eaters to craft a lighter meal. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Su-Th; 4 p.m.-10 p.m., F-Sa. arrowheadgrill.com.
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Asia De Cuba
Fusion
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7353 E. Indian School Rd. (Mondrian Scottsdale) - 480-308-1100 - $$$
Jeffrey Chodorow brings Asian-Cuban fusion to Scottsdale in a bright white dining room that serves as sexy, playful backdrop for the young see-and-be-seen crowd. Platters of food are meant to be shared, so bring your crew to chow down on Tunapica, five-spice spare ribs, calamari salad and honey-rhum glazed pot roast of pork. For dessert, the Bay of Pigs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Atlas Bistro
Eclectic
Scottsdale, Arizona - 2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. - 480-990-2433 - $$$
Tucked away inside AZ Wine Co., this tiny BYOB feels cozy and a little quirky, thanks to an eclectic menu and wine-geek servers with personality. The Southwestern-edged menu changes frequently, but always includes red meat, seafood and something vegetarian. The$7 corkage fee is waived for wines bought on the premises. Dinner W-Sa.
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Avalon
Contemporary American
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7707 E. McDowell Rd - 480-656-0010 - $$-$$$
Conveniently situated between downtown Scottsdale and Tempe, Avalon’s fresh cuisine concept is invigorating the scene with clean, bold, straightforward flavors. Executive chef Travis Watson trained with some of the world’s most notable chefs, including famed chef Jacque Paccard at the French eatery, Le Parisian. He crafted Avalon’s menu around local and regionally grown ingredients to the Western part of North America. Expect classy breakfast options – nothing that screams “diner” here – and tantalizing entrées at night.
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Avanti
Continental/Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 2728 E. Thomas Rd. - 602-956-0900. - $$$
This classic Italian stalwart – which was, indeed, avanti in the early ’70s – retains a loyal following who still love the house-made pastas, osso buco and veal chop. Try new selections such as pappardelle with oxtail sauce or jumbo shrimp stuffed with King crab in lobster-vodka sauce. Lunch M-F, dinner nightly.
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