Marcella's Italian Kitchen

This stand-out Italian chain, located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, scores high points for creative, imaginative Italian fare. The friendly, appealing ambiance–the décor is reminiscent of an old time mom 'n pop neighborhood restaurant–sets the tone for an unpretentious and delicious lunch or dinner. For a tasty start, order the cheese-stuffed rice balls from the appetizer menu. Other popular menu favorites include the white sardine salad, and the expansive menu of handcrafted pies featuring high quality toppings including pancetta and argula. If pizza is not on your mind, venture onto the other side of the menu, where you'll find delightful spins on classic Italian dishes, including the gnocchi Bolognese, the veal Marsala, and a rich seafood risotto. Make some room for dessert–everything at Marcella's is top-notch.