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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Italian
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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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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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Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant
Italian
East Valley, Arizona - 2613 N. Thunderbird Circle, Mesa - 480-832-1188 - $$
This comfortable café, set on the edge of Falcon Field’s runway, is decked out with aviation memorabilia and features homey Italian fare. Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
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Avanti
Continental/Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 2728 E. Thomas Rd. - 602-956-0900. - $$$
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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Bistro di Napoli
Italian
West Valley, Arizona - 5830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale - 602-298-6767 - $$
One of the West side’s best Italians, thanks to friendly servers, excellent food and reasonable prices. Don’t miss the Neapolitan pizzas, the bruschetta with roasted peppers and the Calamari Fra Diavolo. Lunch M-F, dinner nightly.
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Bobby’s Restaurant and Jazz Lounge
Contemporary American/Italian
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy - 480-556-0770 - $$$$
Bobby’s is where Tony Soprano would take “clients” for dinner and jazz in Scottsdale. The décor is Hollywood meets Vegas, the menu is retro Italian-American (clams casino, lobster ravioli, veal marsala) and the entertainment is nightly. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Buca di Beppo
Italian
East Valley, Arizona - 7111 W. Ray Rd., Chandler - 480-785-7272 - $$$
These crazily cluttered shrines to the Italian-American culture of the ’50s serve good basic food in amazingly generous portions. Take family and friends to share spaghetti, pizza and desserts you’ll be hard-pressed to finish. Lunch Sa-Su, dinner nightly. Check the White Pages for other locations.
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Buono’s
Italian
East Valley, Arizona - 2023 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa - 480-345-0565 - $
A friendly, no-frills little place that offers New York-style pizzas, along with sandwiches and hot Italian entrées. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Casa Mia
Italian
Scottsdale, Arizona - 11675 N. 136th St. - 480-314-0365 - $$$
Colorful paintings, rustic furniture and tiled floors imbue this family-run operation with the hominess of an Italian trattoria. Try the excellent pasta, and ask about Big Night, a series of special prix fixe dinners featuring the various regions of Italy. Dinner Tu-Sa.
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