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| - I have to say I had probably one of the best dining experiences of my life the other day when we went for lunch at Aiello's and for a reasonable price as well. I was quite surprised to say the least.
The location would not lead you to think you'd be in a setting surrounded by greenery but it is once you go inside. To be greeted as nicely as we were is another thing. The regular waitress had an emergency so we learned later that our server was the owners wife. I don't know when I've be taken through a room set as nicely as there. The white table clothes, the colored napkins, all gave a sense of being in harmony. Another thing that rarely happens in Phoenix, she placed our napkins for us! This happens on the coast, maybe, San Francisco or in Dallas, but in Phoenix? My feeling of Aiello's is of one of those restaurants that happens when culture has reached a point it is right for the moment. Our city has grown to the point that places like this should start happening. They are long overdue!
We had two pasta dishes-angel hair pasta with meatballs, and I can't remember the type of pasta with wild mushrooms and shallots. Each was served uniquely, not like what you expect and are served at one of the chain restaurants. The sauces are delectable-just the right consistency and flavors to be savored! The presentation is one that you expect from a chef. When the dishes are served properly, to my way of thinking, they draw your eye to the of colors and textures. What a delight for this to occur here with each course of our meals! I am looking forward to going back to see what else he can do with other selections on the menu.
(I just really like to write a review like this! Let me continue!)
This is also a restaurant where you must plan on having desserts), I rarely do as am on a perpetual "stay the weight I want to be diet." Here they are so good, I helped to eat one and finished another. At the time we were there, they were photographing a table set with desserts. Imagine my surprise when we were asked if we'd like to have the desserts that had just been photographed courtesy of Aiello's. They were wonderful! I felt like the fatted calf when we left and it was worth every calorie to enjoy them! If one is going to indulge, you might as well do it at Aiello's.
Probably the greatest compliment this restaurant could receive was when my dining companion said "let's sit for while" when we were finished. She has traveled the world over and has dined extensively. I felt the same, it was a great experience and while let it end!
I had this established recommended to me while having keys cut at the hardware store, hardly the best place to get a recommendation. Also, the same individual roared off on a motorcycle, not another reason for me to think that much about said recommendation. However, this fellow seemed so truly taken with Aiello's that we went there in spite of misgivings. Speaking of misgivings, I didn't say when we got there, we were the only people in the establishment. For me, this means the red flags go up immediately. Why is it empty? I knew two and maybe three places had failed in this location before, another not good sign. I truly had to resist the urge to suggest leaving. I am so pleased that we didn't. We'd have missed this diamond hidden on Central above Camelback road,
One comment concerning casual dressing at Aiello's. I would be perfectly comfortable wearing slacks or a tuxedo dining here. At lunch I might wear jeans. I don't see Aiello's for being a cut offs and t shirt type of place. There are enough places you can do that. Appreciate Aiello's for what it is worth and dress the part is my suggestion.
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