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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Basil & Garlic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© Basil & Garlic

2. EVO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© EVO

3. Guido's Chicago Meats & Deli

© Guido's Chicago Meats & Deli

4. Local Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Local Bistro

5. Rinaldi's Italian Deli

© Rinaldi's Italian Deli

6. Uncle Louie The Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Uncle Louie The Restaurant

7. Uncle Sal’s

© Uncle Sal’s

8. DeFalco's Italian Deli & Grocery

© DeFalco's Italian Deli & Grocery

9. Franco's Italian Caffe

© Franco's Italian Caffe

10. Marcellino Ristorante

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Marcellino Ristorante

11. North Italia

© North Italia

12. Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana

13. Spiga Cucina Italiana

© Spiga Cucina Italiana

14. Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar

15. Veneto Trattoria

© Veneto Trattoria

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Scottsdale known for?
  • A: Scottsdale is a desert city in the American Southwest with plenty to offer its visitors. Best known for its golf courses and luxurious spa resorts, the city presents stunning pictures of desert flora and rock formations.
  • Q: What is notable about downtown Scottsdale?
  • A: The downtown area opens a window to the past with its many 1920s-era buildings.
  • Q: What type of cuisine is popular in Scottsdale?
  • A: Scottsdale has a number of great Italian restaurants to satisfy its population of more than 200,000. Italian chefs in town specialize in cuisines from both the north and south of the peninsula and show off their skills in crafting pizzas, pastas, and other seasonal entrees.
  • Q: What dining options are available in Scottsdale?
  • A: In addition to bistros that adhere strictly to the eat-in format, the city has plenty of delicious delis and takeout venues serving up dishes inspired by Old Europe.

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