. "2013-10-20T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "Service is typical Italian...a bit curt and you will wait...and wait...and wait... for your authentic goodness but OMG is it worth it! I discovered this little gem a few months ago when a bartender at the Merc bar (Italian import named Francesco) told me to check it out. The chef owner bakes all his own Italian pastries, makes his own pastas, pulls his own mozzarella and imports his meats and cheeses. He changes his menu daily and makes wood fired pizzas on Wed and Sat. This is my favorite local Italian spot hands down... but for full service authentic restaurants, I suggest Michelina's in Scottsdale(amazing and upscale) or Harley's Bistro (equally amazing but less formal and good luck finding it) in Central Phx. Ciao!"^^ . "0"^^ . . .