ITALIAN RESTAURANTS FOR METRO PHOENIX
For your convenience we have included a cost guide of the average price per dinner entree as follows: $= up to $7, $$= $7-$14, $$$= $15-$25, and $$$$= over $25.
Bravo Bistro
4327 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale (480-481-7614). A unique style of Mediterranean in an intimate setting. Fresh fish...never frozen, flown in daily, prime meats, locally grown organic produce. Homemade pasta and desert, with a full bar and incredible wine selection. Lunch weekdays, dinner daily. $$$
Christo's
6327 N. 7th Street, Phoenix (602-264-1784). Fine Northern Italian cuisine with a dash of continental style. Seafood is a specialty...try the fresh halibut topped with goat cheese, sliced tomato and garlic. Or try osso buco, pasta or lamb made to order. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday - Saturday. $$
Nick's
13910 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale (480-314-9445). In this casual neighborhood spot, proprietor Nick Cohen dishes up a full menu of fresh-tasting Italian food. Including more than two dozen homemade pasta specialties. His marinara sauce has a just-from-the-garden flavor. Terrific tiramisu. Open Monday - Friday for lunch and dinner. Dinner only on Saturday and Sunday. $$
Ristorante Pronto
3950 E. Campbell, Phoenix (602-956-4049). Open since 1982, this established neighborhood restaurant offers regional Italian cuisine and attentive service. In addition to traditional pasta dishes, menu favorites include Veal Pronto, pork loin with gnocchi, shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, brandy and ouzo. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. $$$