Wow! This place was packed in the heat of the summer when Fountain Hills usually slows to a crawl - I can see why. Great, professional service (thanks Eugene!), outstanding food. Another reviewer called it relaxed yet elegant - perfect description.
We started with the Arrancini ("crispy Sicilian rice ball") $6 and Potato Croquette $4 (four bucks!! When's the last time you saw a $4 appetizer??!), both very tasty. She had the Penne alla Norma $12 which was very good, I had the Ravioli Arragosta (lobster ravioli) $18 - spectacular. I've have a lot of lobster ravioli and this is by far the best I've had. Couple glasses of an Italian Cab that was very good
I thought the prices were reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. We came away feeling like we'd had a nice dinner out.
I could go on. With all of the failed restaurants in this town it is so refreshing to see one that clearly knows what they're doing. The Italian owner was there also, not just shaking hands but working tables right alongside the waiters - clearly fully immersed in the business - this is how you do it. This truly is a case of "if you build it (a great restaurant) they will come!" They're just nine days in and Fountain Hills has already noticed. I imagine come fall reservations will be mandatory - to reiterate here in the slow season the bar and tables were full.
Congratulations Arrivederci, well done! A solid five stars, we'll be back, again and again.