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| - If when you go out for Italian Food and you think that Olive Garden, Buca di Beppo or even Babbo has great Italian Food, Giuseppe's is probably NOT the place for you.
If like me, you grew up thinking that your friend Vinnie's mothers daily offering of Italian Food, with aromas wafting all through the apartment building, was something very special and real Italian Food - THIS IS IT! You will have found Nirvana, as have I!
Until now, I had almost given up hope for what I call "Old World Italian Food" prepared with love and the most incredible ingredients available. It is here and being served in a friendly small environment by a knowledgeable and wonderful wait staff. Not to mention that the Owner is usually present and generally talks to everyone, making certain that all are satisfied. Now I ask you, is that PRIDE or what?
Based on talking with adjacent Diners, everything on the Menu; both the "Today's Menu" (Changes sometimes daily) and the "Full Menu," seems to be pretty fabulous and receiving "Rave Reviews" from my fellow Diners!
Looking at previous Reviews, as well as Guy Fieri's recommendation, I had to have the Bolognese Ragu on my first visit. I have yet to have everything on the menu, but here are the choices I have made on my visits to date and each is NOT to be missed:
Bolognese Ragu - Don't ask! Just order it. Seven meats and homemade
Pasta that lives up to all of the previous fabulous Reviews! Like so many
before me, I am not certain I can eat here ever without having this incredible
dish, which leaves little room for anything else. Share with a friend so you can
have more of their remarkable dishes.
Burrata (Appetizer) - Mozzarella like you have never had. Do NOT overlook it
if it is available. The description doesn't do it justice, but it is described as
a "ball of mozzarella filled with shredded mozzarella and cream." If you love
Mozzarella -this is "MOZZARELLA MECCA!"
Antipasto (Appetizer) - An absolute work of art! Do NOT be fooled by the
Menu designation of Small (they also have Large), it is NOT small, but can be
shared by two (I refuse to share!) Incredible morsels of meat, cheese and
vegetables, with the proper amount of dressing.
Pasta e Fagioli (Appetizer) - I have a friend who says you can judge ALL
Italian Restaurant by their Pasta e Fagioli. This is a light (meant to be, it's an
Appetizer!) flavorful mixture of beans and pasta that is oh so satisfying, with
just a hint of spice.
Spaghetti and our Famous Meatballs - Not to be confused with your Mothers,
as she probably could not make this rendition. The meatballs in my sampling
were made from Veal with Ricotta and other special ingredients. If spaghetti
and meatballs were like this everywhere, we would all be Italian! Hint - you
can have the meatballs alone as an appetizer or a side dish.
Bread and Olive Oil - Nothing remarkable about the bread here, which is a
surprise, but it is the Olive Oil (with Giuseppe's label on it) that is the star. No
Balsamic needed, just pure goodness with salt and pepper to your own taste.
Take a bottle home (I have!) and pair it with your favorite bread.
Giuseppe's has definitely replaced The Restaurant (Now Pizzeria Bianco) as my favorite Phoenix Italian Restaurant. The love, pride and caring that has gone into each and every dish is more than apparent. There is no need to go elsewhere, unless for a diversion you wish to go to Andreoli Italian Grocer for their bread! Between these two you will be in "Italian Food Heaven!"
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