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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Adobe Restaurant
American
Phoenix, Arizona - 2400 E. Missouri Ave. (Arizona Biltmore) - 602-468-9160 - $
Straightforward fare with a Southwestern slant that’s country-club par. Complete catering operation available. Breakfast and lunch daily. azbiltmoregc.com
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Aiello’s Fine Italian Dining
Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 5202 N. Central Avenue - 602-277-8700 - $$$
Although the open dining room of this mid-town Italian is sparely decorated, chef-owner and native New Yorker Joe Aiello provides all the personality any room could need. House-baked focaccia is wonderful, as are the homemade desserts. Don’t miss eggplant rollatini, stuffed artichokes or spaghetti and meatballs. Lunch M-F; dinner nightly. aiellositalianrestaurant.com
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Alexi’s Grill
Continental/Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 3550 N. Central Ave. - 602-279-0982 - $$
At noon, Alexi’s is filled with business people who appreciate dependable, reasonably priced food and speedy service. Evening draws an older crowd that comes for the duck à l’orange and tasty pastas. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa
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Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr. - 602-944-1286 - $$
The historic building that now houses this romantic Old World restaurant was built in the 1880s. Today, it’s part of Hilton’s Pointe at Squaw Peak Resort, serving Sonoran-style Mexican food and including everything from fideo to fried ice cream. Go for Sunday breakfast and you’ll be treated to a complimentary chocolate fountain, served with fruit and cream puffs. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Su.
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Avanti
Continental/Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 2728 E. Thomas Rd. - 602-956-0900. - $$$
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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Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen
Creole-Cajun
Phoenix, Arizona - 2119 E. Camelback Rd. - 602-955-0011 - $$
A good pit stop for a hot (as in burn your lips) lunch. Most of the usual Cajun stuff – jambalaya, gumbo and crawfish étouffée – is featured. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Backstreet Wine Salon
Eclectic
Phoenix, Arizona - 3603 E. Indian School Rd. - 602-550-7900 - $$
Jock Wulffson is the wine geek behind this wonderfully cozy hideaway, femininely furnished with art and antiques. Chef Patrice Barry provides small plates of European-inspired comfort food — pork rillettes, pommes rondelle — for sophisticated munching. If the Pavlova dessert is available, order it. Dinner Tu-Sa.
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Barrio Café
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 2814 N. 16th St. - 602-636-0240 - $$$
Funky, crowded and tons of fun, that’s the lowdown on this popular Mexican restaurant – located in the barrio and specializing in food from central and southern Mexico. Don’t miss the tableside guacamole, the cochinita pibil or the churros for dessert. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Sa, lunch and dinner Su.
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Big Wong
Chinese
Phoenix, Arizona - 616 W. Indian School Rd. - 602-277-2870 - $$$
Standard Chinese fare is offered on a hard-bound menu, but customers in the know order from the "Authentic Chinese Menu," which features shark’s fin soup, sea cucumber and other exotic goodies. Lunch M-F, dinner nightly.
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Bistro 24
French
Phoenix, Arizona - 2401 E. Camelback Rd. (Ritz-Carlton) - 602-952-2424 - $$$
Colorful but elegant – that’s the Bistro, where the menu runs to steak au poivre, bistro fries, sole meuniere and Wednesday night’s excellent osso buco. A must for fancy breakfasts and elegant desserts. Breakfast and lunch M-Sa, dinner daily.
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