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Aiello's Fine Italian Dining				1 User Reviews
5202 N. Central Ave.	Italian	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
With crisp white tablecloths and a handsome granite bar, Joe and Myrah Aiello’s namesake restaurant feels like a special occasion place, except that it’s worthy of frequent visits. For one thing, they’ll welcome you like a regular, and the prices are quite accessible. Highlights... More >>

Barrio Cafe				Write a Review
2814 N. 16th St.	Contemporary, Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza brings magic to this art-filled hole-in-the-wall, with regional specialties of central-southern Mexico. For extra impact, she adds French accents, with marvelous results. Dishes change monthly, but highlights include posole verde, spinach-crab-mushroom-cheese crepes,... More >>

The Breadfruit				Write a Review
108 E. Pierce St.	Caribbean	$, $$	Central Phoenix
The Breadfruit, a cheerful, casual Jamaican restaurant, fits right in with other independent eateries that have cropped up on the sleepy periphery of downtown’s bustling core. Owner Dwayne Allen, originally from Jamaica, considers the restaurant an extension of his kitchen at home,... More >>

Cafepino				Write a Review
7000 E. Mayo Blvd.	Pizza	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
The folks at Cafepino, handily located right in front of the Cine Capri, are running a really smart operation. They don’t rush you, but they move you along at just the right pace to enjoy a full meal and still catch a flick. The service here is outstanding for what’s basically... More >>

Carolina's Mexican Food				1 User Reviews
1202 E. Mohave St.	Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
A Valley legend since 1968, Carolina's has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. But folks from all walks of life line up at the bare-bones (no A/C) shop to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another... More >>

Chelsea's Kitchen				1 User Reviews
5040 N. 40th St.	American, Brunch, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	East Phoenix
This outpost of Craig and Kris DeMarco and Bob Lynn’s ever-expanding culinary kingdom leaves behind the boutique ambiance and eats of Postino and La Grande Orange for something far more sophisticated and satisfying. Built like an airy, one-story Arizona ranch house, with a peaked roof, a... More >>

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe				1 User Reviews
914 E. Camelback Rd.	Italian, Japanese	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Homey, unpretentious Japanese noodle shop that never disappoints and is sure to leave you as sated as a sumo wrestler at an all-you-can-eat steak house. Go for the specials, like the Cajun-fried shrimp with the crunchy heads still on the bodies or the small, whole squid in a tomato-anchovy... More >>

Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge				Write a Review
2502 E. Camelback Rd.	French	$$$$	East Phoenix
Decorated in with plush, chocolate-colored suede and embossed leather, James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross’ bistro at Biltmore Fashion Park is a chic place to enjoy top-notch cuisine. From your first taste of curried duck fries to your last juicy bite of smoked truffle-infused... More >>

Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria				1 User Reviews
603 N. Fifth Ave.	Italian, Pizza	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Like pizza but want to take your date to someplace cool so she won’t think you’re a cheapskate with all the class of Tommy Lee in college? Then Cibo may just be for you. Its 12-inch pies are veritable works of art, produced by Italian pizza maestro Guido Saccone, who earned his stripes... More >>

CityBakery				Write a Review
600 East Washington St.	American, Bakery, Breakfast	$$	Central Phoenix
Tucked into downtown's Arizona Science Center, City Bakery is a stylish outpost of Scottsdale’s Arcadia Farms, which also does a brisk business in feeding visitors to the Phoenix Art Museum and The Heard Museum. Here, the edible attractions include gourmet salads (we’re hooked on the... More >>

Corbin's Bar & Grill				Write a Review
8729 N Central Ave.	American	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbin’s has raised the bar on the definition of a local hangout. The bar serves up reasonably priced wines, specialty cocktails, and lots of beer, amusingly categorized as... More >>

Coup Des Tartes				Write a Review
4626 N. 16th St.	Eclectic, French	$$$$	East Phoenix
A casual BYOB place with fragrant, deftly crafted, Mediterranean-themed fare in a homey setting. (It used to be an antiques store.) The menu changes with the seasons. Try to go on a week when there's lamb shank with dried fruit, roasted wild salmon with a tomato basil salsa or free-range chicken... More >>

Da Vang				Write a Review
4538 N. 19th Ave.	Vietnamese	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Among people who love real-deal Vietnamese food, Da Vang has quite the following. It’s been around for 18 years and is owned by the Ly family. The vibe is friendly and seat-yourself casual, and service is swift. With 79 items, the menu seems sprawling, but just look at the common... More >>

Delux				5 User Reviews
3146 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Brewpub / Pub Fare	$, $$, $$$	East Phoenix
Perhaps the hippest joint to open in L.A. in some time. Wait a sec. Did we say L.A.? Sorry, but Lenny Rosenberg’s concept is so cool that even erstwhile Angelenos will be impressed. There are $9 gourmet burgers, 40 international beers on tap, and a jazzy vibe with which only nearby Zen 32... More >>

Durant's				3 User Reviews
2611 N. Central Ave.	American, Seafood, Steak House	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
The first and last word in old-school cool. For more than half a century, the house Jack Durant built has served up class by the barrelful as well as classics like sautéed chicken livers, oysters Rockefeller, lamb chops with mint jelly, and Delmonico steaks, to name a few. Serious... More >>

The Farm Kitchen				1 User Reviews
6106 S. 32nd St.	American, Deli	$, $$, $$$	South Phoenix
Grab a picnic basket and claim your spot at a picnic table or on a blanket under the yawning pecan trees. Within minutes your favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups will be ready, all stocked with fresh produce grown on the 12-acre farm. More >>

Fuego Bistro				Write a Review
713 E. Palo Verde Drive	Cuban, South American, Southwestern	$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
Tucked away in the courtyard of Fountain Court, behind Apollo’s Lounge on Seventh Street, Fuego Bistro is one of the best-hidden spots in central Phoenix. It’s tiny, too (there are only seven tables inside and a handful out on the patio) so it helps to call ahead. Though some of the... More >>

GreekTown Restaurant				1 User Reviews
8519 N. 7th St.	Greek / Mediterranean	$$$	North Phoenix
Chef-owner George Vassiliou has crafted his own corner of Athens in north central Phoenix. Murals depicting scenic Greek side streets and tales from the Greek myths fill the walls. Grecian pottery and vases take up every nook and cranny. Blue and white are the dominant colors, and Greek music... More >>

Hana Japanese Eatery				Write a Review
5524 North Seventh Avenue	Japanese	$$	Central Phoenix
The sushi at this humble neighborhood eatery is quite impressive -- think oversized slabs of extremely fresh aji, silky sake, and buttery hamachi, elegantly draped over compact rice balls. But the rest of the menu shines as well, from salads with homemade dressings and tender clams steamed in... More >>

India Palace				2 User Reviews
2941 W. Bell Rd. #1	Indian	$$	North Phoenix
Burning up with a fever for curries, tikkas, vindaloos, and assorted tandoori treats? Here’s one prescription that’ll cure what ails ya: lunch or din-din at this no-frills South Asian joint that serves all the best stuff from the Subcontinent. The naan and the samosas are particularly... More >>

La Grande Orange Pizzeria				Write a Review
4410 N. 40th St.	Deli, Italian, Pizza, Spanish	$$	East Phoenix

La Grande Orange Grocery				1 User Reviews
4410 N. 40th St.	American, Coffeehouse/Cafe, Deli, Health / Vegetarian, Italian, Pizza, Spanish	$$	East Phoenix
Designer pizza? Oh, yeah. Ingredients are primo — sourdough crust fermented overnight, organic produce delivered daily from the Valley's Victory Farms, homemade sausage, and exotic combinations like goat cheese, roasted corn, tomato, and fresh basil leaves. More >>

La Piccola Cucina				Write a Review
2241 N. 7th St.	Italian	$$	Central Phoenix
Out of all the mom-and-pop spots in town, how often do you literally get to meet mom and pop? At La Piccola Cucina, you’ll likely encounter gregarious owner Andy Pappas, who might belt out a few lines of opera as he makes your espresso, and his wife Debbie, a retired flight... More >>

Lisa G Cafe Wine Bar				Write a Review
2337 N. 7th St.	American, Italian, Wine Bar	$$	Central Phoenix
Situated in a cozy Coronado bungalow that used to be Ye Ol Sandwich Shoppe, this intimate spot has a clean, modern look, like a page torn from the West Elm furniture catalog. Owner Lisa Giungo is a familiar face from other local hot spots, such as La Grande Orange, My Florist, and City Bakery,... More >>

Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles				1 User Reviews
10 W. Yuma St.	Breakfast, Southern / Soul Food	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Fried chicken simply doesn't get any better than this, unless it's paired with waffles. Everything on the soul food menu is homemade and completely addictive, with luscious catfish, red snapper, omelets, greens, mac 'n' cheese, and red velvet cake. Leave the diet at the door. More >>