. "When I think of Scottsdale, the first things that come to mind are horses, golf, and rich folks. The last thing that comes to mind is \"authentic Italian deli.\" But Scottsdale happens to have a couple of pleasant surprises in store for visitors to the area, and Rinaldi's is one of them.\n\nThis is AUTHENTIC, and it stands strong with the best Italian delis (including Bay Cities in Santa Monica) in terms of food quality. I loved the homey, local vibe (seemed like there were lots of regulars in there during the lunch hour). You can also tell that this is a true family-run business; the owner was a really nice Italian-American guy who made me feel right at home as a first-time diner from out of town. So the upshot is that you win twice by choosing RInaldi's: you support an amazing local business, and you leave with a full belly of authentically delicious Italian food.\n\nMy partner in crime and I split the baked ziti plate and Italian sandwich. Both were phenomenal and true to form for an authentic Italian deli. I will certainly be back during my next visit to the desert."^^ . "5"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "2"^^ . "2016-01-06T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ .