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Phoenix,
AZ
85014
602-264-1784 | | | | | Description: PHOENIX. Hands down, the best northern Italian cuisine in the Valley. Famous for its crowds and succulent osso buco, Christo's is a local institution. The staff is unmatched in service and professionalism, and you'll feel welcomed from the moment you step inside. Along with a reputation for exceptionally good food, the menu promises outstanding value. You'll revel in rich, creamy sauces, so forget about your diet for just a night. A must-visit.
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| 11111 N 7th St
Phoenix,
AZ
85020
602-866-6350 | | | | | Description: PHOENIX. As the name implies, views from this dining room are breathtaking. Sit outside on the patio and enjoy a beautiful sunset, or dine inside and check out the cityscape through huge picture windows. The menu highlights fruits and vegetables grown right on the premises; resultant dishes include milk-fed lamb chops, truffle grilled prime filet mignon, and butter-poached Maine lobster. A perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or for a quiet, romantic dinner. The vast wine list demands to be explored.
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| 4231 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85018
602-955-1213 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Authentic fare prepared by native Italians in a restaurant frequented by ex-pats and Italian-Americans you know this place has to be good. Owned by a charming husband and wife team, La Fontanella offers favorites like pasta with garlicky red sauce and veal osso bucco. More unusual dishes include lamb agrassato (a shank braised in wine with raisins, pine nuts, and potatoes), and chicken or veal alla Berto (topped with spinach, pancetta, and fontina). Homemade gelati in a surprising variety of flavors make perfect end notes to a fabulous meal.
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| La Grande Orange Pizzeria4410 N 40th St
Phoenix,
AZ
85018
602-840-7777 | | | | | Description: ARCADIA. In a neighborhood increasingly known for the quality of its restaurant offerings, La Grande Orange is helping bump up the options. Small and friendly, it limits its menu in order to focus on superb ingredients, and the deliberate formula has elicited great response. Essentially, you can order only a pizza, salad, hamburger, or dessert, but gourmet food combinations and perfect preparation more than compensate for the brevity. Salads feature golden beets, grilled figs, and asparagus while pizzas with thin, crisp, sourdough crusts are loaded with rock shrimp, exotic mushrooms, goat cheese, and herbs. Burgers are sumptuous too. A communal table amid individual ones promotes camaraderie in the small space.
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| 623 E Adams St
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
602-258-8300 | | | | | Description: CENTRAL PHOENIX. Chris Bianco's celebrated pizza evokes memories of Naples. A wood-fired brick oven and a passion for quality make Bianco's traditional Neapolitan pizza crust a work of art. Each and every one of the masterpieces served is made from scratch with the finest ingredients. The only drawback? You may have to wait for a great pizza, because the place is no secret. Reservations accepted only for parties of six or more.
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| 3939 E Campbell Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85018
602-852-3939 | | | | | Description: ARCADIA. Adapted from what used to be a neighborhood post office, this trendy wine bar is awash in candlelight, earthy colors, and dark wood furniture. It's also distinguished by a glass garage door that blurs interior and exterior space when the weather cooperates. The menu is rustic and flavorful, defined by bruschettas, paninis, antipasti, and salads. Knowledgeable servers are happy to help with wine selections, which hail from across the world and are available by glass and bottle. Great for couples or groups.
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