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| - Updating my review to once again give Andreoli five stars after another four years of being a regular patron.
Another reason for my update is to say that even as a five star reviewer and regular, I do completely understand some others' criticisms of a visit to Andreoli, especially regarding the price, ordering system, and the, shall we say, "opinionated" owner. Yeah the system might take some figuring out--you order at the counter, you sit, and then you'll get food runners who can take additional orders, and then you can pay at the register either when you place your first order or at the end of your meal. And yeah the brusque nature of owner and some of the staff may take some getting used to, but frankly the genuineness of the place is what give it charm. Too often in the U.S., and especially in a place as new and sleek as Scottsdale, Arizona, we get a sanitized version of life. Sometimes the beauty is in the give and take, and the personalities you feel as you dine in what is essentially the owner's living room. So, as you go to Andreoli, take a deep breath, step back, and be charmed by the authenticity--for better or worse--that we often lack in Scottsdale. Once you get to know the system and the staff you'll be treated like family. The food is definitely worth it!
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