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| - Hello Fellow Travelers,
My husband and I had the great pleasure of trying Ristorante Arrivederci in Scottsdale last evening. Having lived here in Arizona for about 6 years, we always drove by this restaurant yet never ventured in. I guess better late than never, as our taste buds were delightfully satisfied!
Their mission boasts healthy but tasty food, casual elegance and impeccable service. Ristorante Arriverderci keeps its promise to all three. This restaurant's roots come from a native Master Italian chef, Franco, who partnered to bring their special "Nouvelle Italian Cuisine" to: La Jolla, California, Scottsdale and Ahwatukee, Arizona, and finally Houston, Texas.
A: Upon entering this establishment, you are taken to a most welcoming atmosphere. To the left hand side, there is a small cozy bar area. The hostess awaits you with a smile and you see a most cozy dining area, complete with several sections of intimate areas to dine. The hostess seated us towards the back dining area, where it can be a little warmer. They are quick though to adjust the air conditioning, to make sure all are comfortable. The walls have quotes in Italian, along with decor that takes you away to a feeling of dining in a cozy restaurant off the streets in Rome. We were promptly given water at our table, as well as warm fresh bread with pesto dipping sauce. A nice touch with the fresh roll of bread served from the basket of a server!
T: Their menu includes a variety of appetizers to delight, as well as salads, hearty pasta meals, secondary entrees, and their special "Treasure of the Chef" entrees. Prices for their pastas and entrees vary from 11.00 to 19.95. Their portions are large, so you are certainly receiving every cent worth you pay. I ordered the Campagnola salad and Rigatoni Emiliani with meatballs for my main course. The salad was crisp and refreshing, along with a generous portion of balsamic vinaigrette.
The Rigatoni Emiliani with meatballs will satisfy any pasta and meatball craving! A more than ample serving of large rigatoni pasta, mixed in with a generous serving of their tomato sauce and homemade meatballs makes for pasta dish deliciousness. Their seasonings within the dish bring the a taste that no other that I have tasted in the valley. About 4-5 meatballs are included, so the carnivore in you is also satisfied. This dish makes for an extremely filling meal.
They also have dessert if you still have room left over from your meal! :) Next time, will have to save some room to sample their dessert which I am certain is quite unforgettable as well.
Upon closing out our bill, we received a shot of limoncello to help with digestion. An extremely nice touch to close out our meal.
E: Our overall experience was one not to be forgotten. Even a nice touch with our waitress' tie embroidered with her initial. :) I wish we would have ventured into this establishment all the sooner. I guess better late than never, and will certainly make up for lost time!
I will never want to say arrivederci to this restaurant! I will say hello many a time in my dining future.
Your Honored Guide,
--Christina
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