Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
Shoppers in the Phoenix area usually spend more in the winter at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small business owners build an email marketing strategy. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Phoenix-area restaurants grew to $24 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Florencia Pizza Bistro
First on the list is Florencia Pizza Bistro. Located at 3646 E. Ray Road, Suite 20, in Ahwatukee Foothills, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and sandwiches, is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cibo
Next up is Central City's Cibo, situated at 603 N. Fifth Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 2,176 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Sicilian Butcher
Paradise Valley's The Sicilian Butcher, located at 15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 160, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American and Italian spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 1,553 reviews.
4. The Parlor
The Parlor, an Italian spot that offers pizza, salads and more in Camelback East, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,393 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1916 E. Camelback Road to see for yourself.
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