First, what's with the other reviewers whining about the location? The metropolitan area does go beyond their cozy little caves in the east valley!
Moving on...hey look it's a non-chain place to eat in the Phoenix area -- AMAZING! The food was excellent, the service was great, it wasn't overly crowded (i.e. no long wait), and it wasn't one of those pretentious "we're a cool Italian over priced fancy place." It was the perfect place to get good food, relax and have a great time. Something the west valley definitely has going over the east!