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1541 E. Baseline Road Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-305-9466

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, South Phoenix
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza

Hours: Sun 10am-2pm, Sun,Tue,Wed,Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$$
Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Brunch, Dinner
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Owners Eric and Kathy Bower serve up homey Italian food at Amano Bistro, a charming neighborhood joint in an unlikely South Phoenix location -- next to a Shell station and across from an empty lot on Baseline Road. Fans come here for the cozy vibe, reasonable prices, and well-prepared classics, from a garlicky hand-tossed white pizza to lipsmacking prosciutto linguini packed with garlic and Parmesan. What's not to love?

2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, South Phoenix

The best Italian food is made with love, something the owners of Amano's know all about. In their 30-year love affair with South Mountain, Eric and Kathy Bower have watched agriculture-heavy Baseline go the way of tract housing, but they embraced the blossoming neighborhood by opening Amano in 2004. This South Phoenix neighborhood haunt offers fresh Italian fare in a relaxing environment. Start with the rajas gratin, a creamy poblano chile-packed dish loaded with onions, garlic, mushrooms... More »
2010 | Best Happy Hour, South Phoenix

Orange trees and Japanese flower stands hugged a quiet two-lane road in the early years of South Phoenix. On that same road today, in a still-quiet lot across from a lone gas station, Amano Pizza Bistro is working to make some noise. Eric and Katy Bower opened their neighborhood bistro as a place where locals and foodies can chat over a glass or two of wine in the shadow of South Mountain. But enough relaxing: It's happy hour. Tuesday nights are half-off bottles of wine, Thursday nights are... More »
2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, South Phoenix

The first time we found Amano Pizza Bistro, we had to do a double take. Is this really what we think it is -- a bustling, hip hangout -- located near nothing in particular on a quiet stretch of Baseline Road It's strange, but whenever we walk inside this family-owned spot, we're pleased to see it so busy. Here, the aroma of hot, bubbling pizzas fills the air and gets our tummies rumbling before we even catch a glimpse of a pie headed our way. Which grabs us more -- the lusty... More »

Amano Bistro Serves Italian Delicacies to Those Who Leave the Beaten Path

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 18, 2009

Sometimes Phoenix can be a tough nut to crack. When it comes to finding the most intriguing local restaurants, this is like few other cities. You can't just head downtown and stumble upon streets lined with eateries. You can't explore an area and... More »

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$6.00

Olives

$7.00

Six Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppedews

$10.00

Rajas Gratin With Toast Points

$15.00
$17.00
$21.00

Antipasto Platter

Salads

$6.50

Salad Di Campo
mixed baby greens, tomatoes, sweet onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

$9.00

Salad Caprese
fresh mozzarela, tomato and basil.

$8.50

Endive And Butter Leaf Lettuces
with walnuts, pears, and gorgonzola

$8.00

Caeser Salad
with sundried tomatoes and house croutons

$10.00

Salad Of Goat Cheese And Tapenade
with marinated peppers, greens and balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees
Fresh Seafood And Steak Special Of The Week At Market Price

$19.00

Eggplant Rollatini
with orzo pasta in a tomato and garlic confit, and fresh vegtables

$19.00

Oven Roasted, Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
with fettuccini alfredo and fresh vegtables

$20.00

Remy Fired Shrimp
with creamy tarragon infused risotto and fresh vegtables

$19.00

Prosciutto And Herb Crusted Chicken Breast
with orzo pasta in a tomato and garlic confit, fresh vegtables in a roasted pepper cream

Pizzas Without Sauce

$11.00

Portabella Duxelles, Romano And Provolone

$11.00

Pesto, Mozzarella And Pinenut

$11.00

Garlic, Olive Oil, Basil, Romano And Mozzarella

Pizzas With Sauce Of Tomatoes

$11.00

Margherita, Tomato, Basil And Mozzarella

$12.00

Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes And Queso Fresco

$13.00

Italian Sausage
carmelized fennel, roasted red peppers and fontina

$12.00

Prosciutto, Artichoke Hearts, Parmesan And Mozzarella

$12.00

Poblano Chile, Mushrooms, Garlic And Mozzarella

$12.00

Salami Calabrese, Olives, And Mozzarella

$14.00

Vinny - Silver Anchovies, Capers, Fresh Mozzarella

$14.00

Eric - Five Cheeses With Julienne Sweet Onions

$22.00

Semolina Crust Margherita Pizza
with house fresh mozzarella for two

Pastas

$16.50

Prosciutto Linguini
with tomatoes, basil, garlic and parmesan cream

$15.50

Gnocchi
with fresh sage butter or sauce rosa, and roasted vegtables

$16.50

Penne
with sausage, mushrooms, sun dried tomato pesto

$19.00

Shrimp And Salmon
in puttanesce sauce (tomtaoes, olives, capers and garlic) with linguini

Piave Cheese $14.50
Add Shrimp $5.00
Add Proscuitto $5.00

Angel Hair
with grape tomato, fresh mozzarella, spinach, basil, topped with extra virgin olive oil

Desserts

$7.00

Tiramisu

$7.00

Creme Brulee

$7.00

Rum Cake With Fresh Fruit

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Amano Pizza Bistro

1541 E. Baseline Road Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-305-9466

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2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, South Phoenix

2010 | Best Happy Hour, South Phoenix

2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, South Phoenix

Amano Bistro Serves Italian Delicacies to Those Who Leave the Beaten Path

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 18, 2009

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