My husband and I celebrated our 10 yr. wedding anniversary at Marcellino's this weekend. We started our meal with the mozzarella special. The mozzarella is imported from Italy which makes a big difference in this commonly found appetizer known as the Caprese. It's a more moist and tastier form of mozzarella than what's found in the states. Asparagus and prosciutto are also included to make this dish stand out even more.
As a main course I chose the rosemary infused parpadelle with a wild boar ragu. My husband went with the Fillet Mignon stuffed tortellone. Both dishes were fantastic. I was really surprised at the way the rosemary in my pasta stood out and mixed so perfectly with the wild boar. The tortellone were extra-large pasta stuffed with a puree of fillet and vegetables in a light tomato sauce. We followed our entrees with a piece of homemade ricotta cheesecake and some espresso. Marcellino's version of this traditional Italian dessert was superb.
I would love to hear you're opinion on the best Italian restaurant in the valley. Please comment.
Marcellino'sRistorante
1301 E Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 216-0004
For an upscale Italian meal, Marcellino is indeed among the best in the Phoenix Metro Area. Some might overlook it due to its unglamorous strip mall location, but it delivers better food and value than many places in resorts or other high-profile settings.
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