Phoenix Italian

[Saabiar]

Hi,

I am going to be in Phoenix for the Marathon on Sunday, the 17th. I am looking for recommendations for moderately priced Italian food/pasta on the evening of the 16th. I am thinking the normal spots (ie. Chains, oreganoes) will be crazy busy with all of the runners in town so I am thinking something off the beaten path would be nice.

I will probably be staying downtown, but possibly in Tempe.

Thanks,

[silverbear]

Wow. I didn't think so many people still piled on the pasta after all the low-carb diet hysteria a few years ago. I'm pleasantly surprised.

Two of my favorites:

Aiello's -- Central Phoenix, not too far from Downtown
Caffe Boa -- Downtown Tempe

Marcellino is wonderful -- as mentioned in other threads -- but maybe a bit pricier than you're looking for.

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Marcellino Ristorante
7114 E. Stetson Dr. 85251, Old Town Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

Aiello's
5202 North Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

[Saabiar]

Thanks, I will take a look at these threads

On an unrealted note, is beelows still around?

[silverbear]

No, Beelow's is gone. I believe it has been replaced by one of those bars with dueling pianos. I cant remember the name of the new place right now.

[ziggylu]

New place is called Big Bang I believe.

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The Big Bang Bar
B101 501 S Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ

[azhotdish]

Big Bang. Go to Rula Bula or Casey Moore's if you're in and around Mill Ave. Big Bang is only cool if you're into:

1) getting blackout drunk
2) karaoke
3) public humilation
4) a combo of #1 - 3

I loved Beelow's.

[winedubar]

awww i miss beelow's..thanks for the remind :(

[Saabiar]

ok, I made a reservation at cafe Boa, thanks for the tips.

Sad about Beelow's, I graduated from ASU (In San Diego now) and use to love that place.

[hohokam]

A couple of recent threads on this very subject:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/585701
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/585605

Hope this helps.