Italy is best known for its delicious cuisine which consists of wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to Italy to enjoy a delicious, Italian-inspired meal. Flagstaff, Arizona is home to a few delicious Italian spots, which are worth checking out.
Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurante
Mamma Luisa Italian Restuarante has perfected their Italian menu over the last 30-plus years since it first opened its doors in 1980. Mazzoni, the founder, wanted to design a place that welcomed locals to enjoy quality family time among the finest food and drink items. The restaurant has won numerous awards, including a Best Italian Food of Flagstaff award in 2004.
Begin your authentic Italian experience with one of the starters. The antipasto or the mozzarella marina are both good options. Then, choose one of the house specials, like the chicken pompiana or the saltimbocca. Each menu item is made fresh-to-order, so you are sure to have a great experience.
Fat Olives
Fat Olives is well-known for its scratch kitchen and wood-fired pizzas. Each pizza begins with fresh, high-quality, imported ingredients and is then cooked-to-order in the wood-fired dome at over 900-degrees. It is one of only 96 restaurants in the world to be Vera Pizza Napoletana (VPN) certified. Even the dough is mixed and shaped by hand to ensure perfection with each and every pizza dish.
The pizzeria has been a local favorite for over 25 years and has even been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Try the Bufala Margherita or the Adovada Pizza. Make sure you leave room for dessert, as you’ll definitely want to try the smores-ala-Fat Olives or the Gelato.
Nimarco’s Pizza
Nimarco’s Pizza has been in the Flagstaff community for over 40 years. When the owners founded Nimarco’s Pizza, they knew that there were already many pizza options available in the area. But, rather than offering yet another pizza restaurant, they wanted to provide the locals with delicious Italian pizza, created with dough and sauce that was made fresh daily. The founders have since expanded to two locations in the Flagstaff area. While the pizzas are the most popular items on the menu, they also serve wings and salads.
Your Pie
Your Pie has quickly expanded into one of the fastest-growing fast-casual pizza spots in the country. With a long list of unique pizza items and an easy online and app ordering process, it is no surprise that Your Pie has become one of the top pizza choices in the Flagstaff area. You can easily order online, making it a good choice for a busy day family meal. Try one of the signature pizzas like the Nat or the southern heat. Of course, many prefer to just build their own pizza. With fresh, diverse ingredients, you’re sure to enjoy whatever pizza dish you create.
COVID-19 has caused many restaurants to limit hours and dining in rules. Be sure to call ahead before visiting to ensure that the restaurant is open.
Whether your idea of delicious Italian is an oven-fired pizza or you prefer a traditional plate of spaghetti, you will find it all these top, local restaurants. Give each one a try and then decide for yourself, who offers the best Italian in the area.
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