This James Beard finalist's restaurant was lauded for "exceptional cuisine" and shouted out as one of the best in the U.S.

From award-winning pizza to homemade pasta and deli sandwiches, there's an Italian restaurant in Phoenix for every taste. Arizona may not be widely known for its Italian cuisine, but locals know it ...

At the beginning of 2025, The Arizona Republic published a list of 100 essential restaurants in Metro Phoenix. We turned to reporters and editors from the features staff to choose the restaurants that ...