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| - Oh my goodness. This place is so, so great.
The service: A+. The owner (manager?) was out and about amongst the tables the whole night making conversation, asking if everything was OK, and just making it a welcoming experience in general. It is a very small restaurant - only about 8 tables - but, still. The man made an effort! A really sweet guy who cares 110% about his business.
The dinner: A+. The pizza was melt-in-your-mouth delectable. Thin, tasty crust topped with just the right amount of lightly seasoned marinara, fresh mozzarella, and ripe toppings (mine were mushrooms, spinach, ham, olives - OK, I know ham can't be "ripe", but you get the point). I ordered the small, which was still pretty big...I think 12"...and I seriously ate 6 out of the 8 pieces. My stomach was saying no, but my tastebuds craved more and more. My friend also had a pizza, and enjoyed hers just as much.
The dessert: A++. This gets 2 pluses because the owner brought us a complimentary piece of tiramisu in addition to the cannoli we ordered! Let me tell you, both were straight out of an Italian kitchen that goes back generations. My grandmother made a tiramisu close to this one...yikes! Did I just say that out loud?? *flushes*
Too bad I don't live in Phoenix, because this would be my new favorite place. But, now I have something to look forward to when I go back!
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