Recommended to us by a guy named Mikey from New Jersey or New York , a friend of a friend, who I mentioned to in passing conversation that most Italian food in Phoenix doesn't meet up to what I'm used to back east. Well this place does. First thing I noticed: clean and bright with great ambiance. Soon after, they make you feel like family and friend. Food has fresh ingredients and is very good. Garlic knots win you over soon after entering the door. Bend over backwards staff and owner. The kind of place you can gather with your family and friends. They do a huge takeout business. We love this place first time in.