Phoenix's Italian scene spans from resort-style Scottsdale fine dining to authentic neighborhood spots across the Valley. The snowbird influx brings East Coast expectations, and restaurants deliver.
Valley Favorites
Virtu Honest Craft
$$$$ • Old Town Scottsdale
Mediterranean-Italian with seasonal focus. Outstanding.
Andreoli Italian Grocer
$$ • Scottsdale
Authentic Italian market with excellent prepared foods.
Pomo Pizzeria
$$ • Multiple Locations
Certified Neapolitan with consistent quality across locations.
Modern Italian
Mora Italian
$$$ • Downtown Phoenix
Modern Italian in downtown's restaurant row.
Dominick's Steakhouse
$$$$ • Scottsdale
High-end Italian-American steakhouse.
FnB
$$$ • Scottsdale
California-Italian with Arizona ingredients.
Classic Italian
Tomaso's
$$$ • Camelback Corridor
Phoenix institution since 1977. Old-school Italian.
Avanti
$$$ • Phoenix
Traditional Italian with generous portions.
La Piazza PHX
$$ • Arcadia
Neighborhood Italian with solid basics.
Pro Tip: Scottsdale dining can be pricey during winter season. Downtown Phoenix offers better value with equal quality.