Franco's Italian Caffe
Italian restaurant · Scottsdale ·
Authentic Italian pastas, mains, and grandmother's meringata dessert
Authentic Italian pastas, mains, and grandmother's meringata dessert
"Franco Fazzuoli’s cozy haven for old-school Italian cooking is a throwback to quieter, more gracious times without the stuffiness and calcification typically associated with decades-old restaurants. Customers who still appreciate the classics — say, a prosciutto and melon starter, capellini pasta with tomato and basil (elegant in its simplicity), or a perfectly rendered chicken paillard — find their bliss here, as Fazzuoli and his staff deftly demonstrate what cordial-yet-professional service looks like. Don’t leave without a slab of half-crunchy, half-silky meringata, a meringue-based dessert made using Fazzuoli’s grandmother’s recipe." - McConnell Quinn
"Often characterized by a raucous, improvised atmosphere—shop‑shelf place settings and diners jostled around a concrete table—this spot leans into lively, communal dining. During the pandemic it shifted operations to function as a takeaway wine shop and traiteur." - James Hansen
"Known for relaxed Sunday-afternoon plates and a glass of wine, this small, specials-driven spot is valued for its convivial, unpretentious vibe and is one of the pre-pandemic fixtures diners are eager to see return." - Adam Coghlan
"A venue long associated with a no-reservations, walk-in culture has recently begun taking bookings, a notable operational change intended to help manage service and sustain the business amid pandemic-related constraints." - George Reynolds
"One of three venues within the Noble Fine Liquor group referenced in recent announcements, this site has chosen to suspend all trading — including delivery and takeaway — as part of the group's decision to halt operations in response to the government's stay-at-home measures." - Adam Coghlan