20 Best Italian Restaurants near Fountain Hills

“We have to say this was our first time visiting under new ownership and we were not disappointed! WHOA! Adam has taken it way beyond what it used to be under former management and by leaps and bounds! The ambiance is wonderful with a feeling of first class dining in every way; lovely views in a cozy setting, table cloths adding class to each, beautiful special menus and a kind welcoming staff. We chose to sit inside which we thoroughly enjoyed. Tables didn’t feel cramped so we felt like we were there alone, enjoying one another's company, and our server was a little sweetie, Jocelyn, who took very good care of us without making us feel encroached, and the cuisine was a super nice surprise. To start, we had the Calamari and Caesar Salad which were both amazing. For entrees, my husband had a tender Rib-eye Steak cooked medium rare and I had the cooked-to-perfection Halibut in a lovely lemon butter cream sauce that oh my word, was SO GOOD I will need to have it again when we return! We chose not to indulge in dessert as we are both trying to lose weight, but a strong desire was there since they are home made and look divine! Thank you Adam et al for a night we won’t soon forget and will share with others as it’s a definite gem of Fountain Hills . . . a place you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting OR living here! As my husband said, we're ready to go back!“

“Excellent food , great service, and worth the wait.“

“Wonderful, as usual! Expansive happy hour menu“

“Just had a hiking group stop by Phil's after a couple loops around the fountain. I had the sliders which were excellent and my wife got a Julienne salad which was huge. Everyone had positive feedback on their lunches & service. I always stop in while vacationing here from Michigan and I'm never disappointed. Thanks Phil & staff for ALL you do.“

“Fav pizza spot in town. Typically order half NY Special & half pepperoni.“

“Incredible thin crust pizza. This will be my second time visiting this amazing little establishment.
Although we definitely enjoyed the Pizza I have to say the wings were even better.
The Habanero mango was just delicious and dont be scared by the habanero it is not hot. But instead just provides the flavor and a bit a of warmth. If you want hot the get the hot they are equally amazing. The sauce is served on the side in order to keep the wings fresher and crisper.
So all being said Rossattis is a solid choice when you ar looking for that thin crust or wings.
A special shout out to Chris who prepared my food absolutely amazing guy and another shout out to Cory. Keep up the great work.“

“Service, Food, Wine, They were the Best............. This is a winner folks.“

“Enjoyed lunch today, from bruschetta to marinara parmigiana everything was delicious. Server Morgan S was friendly and helpful. Worth the trip from east valley!“

“Amazing place!!! True Italian!!!!!“

“Love this place! Nice Local, great food and great staff!!“

“incredible food, helpful front desk, the young man was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. I was feeling under the weather so we took our food to go, but would have loved to sit and enjoy food and a glass of wine...next time. noodles were heavenly!!!“

“Went for Valentines thinking stay local. Atmosphere "B", Food "B" service "D" entertainment B. It appeared servers and kitchen were not capable of handling the the volume.“

“Sophia’s Kitchen was a wonderful dining experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish tasted homemade, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a warm atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend Sophia’s Kitchen to anyone looking for a delicious meal and great service! Only thing my kid didn’t like is the Alfredo sauce. Other than that very great experience.“

“This is one of our neighborhood favorites, been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience, The new upgrades are beautiful. Service is always outstanding and the food is sublime!! My faves of course you have to have the garlic bread. It's a must, One of my favorite dishes is the rwb steak and coconut shrimp, is amazing with a baked potato and side salad with ranch, our seriously chef's kiss! Thanks for all you do! Rwb! We come back again and again.
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“Fabulous food & incredible service .... wonderful experience each time I’m in the restaurant. Highly recommend this family owned restaurant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Fantastic Italian cuisine and incredible service!“

“We love Barros’ pizza! I could have it every day! 🤣🙌“

“Kitchen Rosa + Patio at McDowell Mountain Golf Club is such a lovely spot with beautiful views of the mountains and a stunning sunset. We arrived early specifically to enjoy the scenery, and it was absolutely worth it. The patio setting is really what makes this place special.

We shared the calamari and a sweet and spicy pepperoni pizza, paired with a refreshing Pinot Grigio, which felt perfect on a very hot 93-degree day. Service was friendly and welcoming throughout.

A nice surprise was discovering they have live music on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which adds to the relaxed, easygoing vibe.

The menu isn’t huge, and while the calamari was a bit too greasy for our taste, the pizza was genuinely delicious and hit the spot.

Overall, this is less about the food and more about the atmosphere. Beautiful views, sunset energy, and a laid-back patio experience that makes Kitchen + Patio at McDowell Mountain Golf Club a great place to unwind.“

“Their pizza is delicious! Brother and sister have this location at 10855 N 116th St in Scottsdale, AZ.“

“I'ts like going back home to Chicago!!! Square cut, lots of sauce and seasoning... XOXOXO!!!!“