Catherine in Fountain Hills favorite slice is at Baci’s Italian Bistro. 8830 E. Germann Road Mesa(Between Hawes Road and Ellsworth Road on Germann Road) Phone (480) 988-1302 . She said they have the best dark chocolate cake.
Catherine in Fountain Hills favorite slice is at Baci’s Italian Bistro. 8830 E. Germann Road Mesa(Between Hawes Road and Ellsworth Road on Germann Road) Phone (480) 988-1302 . She said they have the best dark chocolate cake.
Troy from Chandler made it over to Salernos Pizza Restaurant in Gilbert. (480) 892-0040
3921 East Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ 85234 He said he doesn’t usually likes a marinara sauce – but he could not get enough of their sauce he could taste Mama’s love was in it. He shared a Calzone with his wife with pineapple, pepperoni and ham and ate it for 3 days. It was amazing.
Joan in Fountain Hills went to Il Poggio d’Italia 8752 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 948-7100 The food is delicious they had the sampler and everything was delicious. They loved the atmosphere and service. It is fine dining at a resonable price with delicious food.
Jessie from Scottsdale called in about Nicks –13910 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale – (480) 314-9445, 20831 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale – (480) 473-1972 and 23417 North Pima Road, Scottsdale – (480) 515-0096. He and his wife had the handmade pasta , fettucini marinara sauce with calamari. It was moderately priced and delicious.
Patty from Phoenix called in to say that went to Babbos Italian Eatery ( 4 phoenix locations )for a great Monday night meatball and spaghetti dinner for $5.99. They love it. It is a chain with a few locations in the valley. So glad you are back on your feet Patty!
MaryAnne from Scottsdale went to Il Poggio d’Italia- 8752 E. Shea Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85260(480) 948-7100 phone and had the Shrimp and lobster fra Diablo she thought the spice was perfect. Her husband loves the lamb chops. They were so nice to them. She loves this place. The service is great, fine dining with great prices, plus the menu has old time Italian specialties like Calamari Steak, tripe, and a great campanata served with your bread when you sit down to dine.
Cindy in Scottsdale went to Il Poggio D’Italia 8752 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 948-7100
It was fabulous, they sat at the bar and had a great time talking to the bartender and enjoyed a great meal.
They had lots of Italian food, because they also went to Salernos 3921 East Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ 85234-3267 - (480) 892-0040 in Gilbert. It was a 30 mile drive that was worth it. It was wonderful. They had the veal and got 3 huge pieces. Ross was there and he was so friendly. ( He always is!)
Ron from Mesa went to Chicago style Italian Salernos Pizza Restaurant 3921 East Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-892-0040.
and had a great pizza with Canadian Bacon and mushrooms. They loved it.
Susan from Scottsdale also called in about Andreolis Italian Grocery and Deli 8880 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, Az 85258 .(NW corner of 90th Street and Via Linda, in the Fry’s Marketplace shopping center). Susan really likes the Calamari. It is more like a scampi style.
MaryAnne in Tempe went for a celebration with her husband John to Va Bene Restaurant 4647 East Chandler Boulevard ,Phoenix, AZ 85048-0435 (480) 706-4070 . They loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious. She had the gnocchi ala vodka with a a great salad with and her husband had the Pollo alla Geneovese. Then the owner came over and gave them the most delicious complimentary tiramisu, it was a great evening. Moderate price range.
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