So far, this is the best place I've found in Phoenix (been here 5 weeks on business, eating out most nights). This place is the closest I've come to finding a 'family run, no frills' restaurant similar to what I"m used to in the Bay Area (if there's one thing I'm tired of, it's the 'over-fancy' places in Scottsdale - let's focus on food, folks, not winning an architectural design contest!). The veal piccata was great - thin and tender, as was the veal marsala. The 'house made sausage' was also tasty (though a bit salty). The pita bread they serve on arrival is perhaps the best I've ever had - no idea why! And the salads were great too. The cooked veggies served with the meal were super-fresh - another surprise.
The service was friendly but not overbearing, and it was nice to see a place that is independently owned and been in business for 15 years. If they could somehow move away from the rowdy drinking hole next door, life would be even better! It is a tad on the pricey side, but typical for Scottsdale.