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Driving up to the location which is across the street from the former Pinnacle Peak Patio location which provides spectacular views of the city.
We decided to dine here to celebrate my wife's birthday and what a good choice it was.
Made reservations on Open Table and was called back the day before to confirm reservations, so I asked the person what they would recommend as far as a sunset dinner with a 600pm reservation and the sunset at 615pm. She asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside and I asked her to recommend since this was out first time. She was leaning toward the patio and assured me she would take care of us.
As we walked up to Sassi the circular driveway was spectacular and the walkway leading to the front entry was even more breathtaking. As you walk in there is a separate building that a wedding reception was taking place which I heard can accommodate up to 150 people. As you walk past that you finally come to the front doors which are spectacular and you know your dining experience is to begin.
We were greeted at the front and taken to our table which was through a long hallway and outside to the patio. We were seated in which I considered the best spot on the patio on the corner overlooking Pinnacle Peak Mountain. So yes we were taken care of.
Our waiter Tony was excellent as he explained the many options of eating family style and then ordering the 2nd Main Course individually. We always had Tiny there or someone else to fill out glasses and make sure we were taken care of.
We started out with the Organic Radishes while we decided what we wanted to order, then ordered to share the Brushetta (Tomato, Prochetta and Bean), Potatoes, Ricotta Gnocchi, Orcchiettta with Sassi Sausage, Wood Grilled Octopus and then they brought out their fresh baked goods in a basket.
My favorite was the Orcchiettta with home made Sassi Sausage, known as pig ear pasta, but the sausage was one of the best I have had and I am a huge fan of sausage. The Wood Grilled Octopus was good but was so hyped up that I preferred the Orcchiettta with Sausage a little more.
For our 2nd entrée we ordered the New York Strip, Wood Grilled Veal Chops and Wood Oven Roasted Quail. We all shared with each other and all the entrées were excellent and we'll prepared, and the presentation was impressive.
The New York Strip was a generous portion and cooked perfectly while the Wood Oven Roasted Quail was excellent and tender. The Wood Grilled Veal Chops were soft and tender and along with the mushroom sauce was incredible.
We finished our meal with the canolis that were a chocolate chip and 2 other flavors. Good tasting but not the best I have had.
The building is impressive as there are many different rooms or open dining area along with the expansive patio area.
Loved everything about the restaurant and the attention to detail that is put into the restaurant.
A special touch was how the management came around to ask us if everything was okay multiple times by different people.
Absolutely a memorable dining experience and a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
Would like to come back, just need to win the lottery to pay for the next meal :)
Spectacular is a one word to describe Sassi
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