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| - Quite possibly the best restaurant in Fountain Hills and my favorite "go to" place for pizza. (And it's wood fired!) The other FH pizza joints can only compete on ignorance, hoping you never hear or try Sapori.
If you want authentic Italian crafted by two authentic Italians (mom and pop) look no further than this small establishment with a good size bar and inviting patio, often with live music. After many dining experiences, you can see and taste the owner's priority -- not making fistfuls of cash, but making quality food with quality ingredients. Every dish I've ever had has been exceptional, and the price, borderline inexpensive.
As for the owner's temperaments which a few have mentioned, my guess it is part of the secret behind their success. This place is jammed packed in the winter, and by FH's standards, pretty busy in the summer as well. Providing consistent quality and service in a hectic "always crowded" environment that has no shortage of fickle customers, isn't easy, and yea, sometimes it can be unnerving. To expect an "always on" smile from an owner is impossible. Perhaps the owner's demand for perfection is the reason why this place is so darn good.
If you live in Scottsdale, it's worth the trip up Shea. Mesa? Head on up the Beeline. And then revel in the goodness.
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