I've had great Italian in the East Valley but Baci just may be the best place I've found. Their Italian is very authentic and it's not super heavy. They add delicious flavor to all of their food without overdoing the grease and fat, which I love.
I enjoyed the Melini Chianti wine, fresh bread with dipping oil and vinegar, calamari, portobello mushrooms with marinade and fresh melted mozzarella, Caesar salad, and the pasta primavera with arrabbiata sauce with linguine noodles. It was heaven! I've never had a pasta sauce that was so delicious and full of flavor.
My family also greatly enjoyed their meals and the service was exquisite. Do expect the dining to take longer as the food is made very fresh and in house.
This will hands down become our new Italian spot. Yum!!