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| - Good find in Scottsdale. Family run Italian food with good prices and servings appropriate to the price. In other words, not too much and not too little. Mostly pasta dishes served in tasty sauces. The Meat Ravioli's were very good and the Stuffed Shells were excellent, and both reasonably priced in the $10-$12 range, with a side link of Mild italian Sausage for under $2. The Bruscetta appetizer special was $5, and came with 4 sliced of toasted bread with ripe tomatoes, basil and fresh Parmesan, with a delicious olive oil drizzle.
The restaurant has the feel of an upscale pizzeria, decoration and table-wise. Located in a strip mall, it is not a place to impress a first date with the decor, but a nice place to take someone for a good Italian meal without breaking the bank. The service was very pleasant and efficient. It goes without saying that being able to bring your own wine without a corkage fee in North Scottsdale in not only unheard of, but a fantastic way to keep your evening's cost down to your comfort level. We will definitely be returning. A great start to a night out before seeing a movie.
They advertised that they close at 8:30pm on Saturday, but we walked in at 8:25pm and they did not blink an eye, and seated people as late as 9pm. Reservations are only needed for larger groups (they wouldn't take one for two people). Be warned though, they do not accept credit cards, so hit an ATM before coming with your favorite bottle of wine.
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