This is some of the best Italian food you'll eat anywhere in the United States. It is simple and casual but their pomodoro and arrabbiata sauces are as good as anything you get in Italy. Giovanni, the owner, is opinionated and does not want his guests to eat inappropriate combinations of food. But, he is a master and knows what he is talking about. Try everything from the mozzarella, to the prosciutto, artichokes, eggplant parmigian to the various pastas. It's all excellent.
We love the people who work here. Yes, it's true that they are not syrupy sweet and can rub people the wrong way but they are good people and they are the best in Arizona at what they do. We go at least once a week.