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11111 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85020

602-866-6350

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Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Italian

Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Dressy

Features: Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

This is one among a handful of Phoenix's legendary restaurants, nestled in the foothills of the northwest valley and serving gourmet dishes that draw crowds. Try the signature dish: Braised Duck Ravioli, with oven-roasted tomato sherry crème and shaved Umbria truffles. Also amazing is the Apple Marsala Roasted Pork Belly, served with sweet soft corn polenta, caramelized apples, and chanterelle mushrooms. The Pan Seared Diver Scallops deserve some kind of award, as does the impressive and exhaustive wine list and the tempting desserts, which change frequently. The view is spectacular, but you'll have a hard time tearing your eyes away from your plate, heaped with gourmet treasures.

2011 | Best View

The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs is perched on high, looking down on Phoenix below, and A Different Pointe of View lets you soak up the desert vibes in a fine-dining atmosphere. Although we recommend sunset for some of the most stunning vistas, there isn't a bad seat in the house any time of day. The outside patio also is a lovely option, provided you aren't afraid of heights, with a huge fire pit and fountain for a bit of extra ambiance. If you want to catch the unforgettable vistas without... More »
2005 | BEST VIEW

It goes without saying that the view, like real estate, depends upon location, location, location. It also goes without saying that most businesses that invest in the view don't have enough money left to invest in the food. Such is not the case with Different Pointe of View, located on top of an 1,800-foot mountain just north of Thunderbird Road. You can enjoy this spectacular outlook while sampling from a wine cellar stocked with a mere 86,000 bottles; more than 800 different wines are... More »
2001 | Best View

The views from this place are pretty enough to eat. We're standing on the patio, mesmerized by the panorama of the Valley from 1,800 feet above the desert. When we move inside for dinner, we take the beauty with us, seated next to floor-to-ceiling windows framing a stunning Arizona sunset. After dinner, we collect for drinks on a gorgeous patio, decorated with a fire fountain and scads of flowers, the flames sending shadows dancing across the virgin mountainscape that cradles the resort... More »

Chris Bianco Changes Up the Kitchen at Italian Restaurant, But Is That Enough?

By Nikki Buchanan | Wed, May 2, 2012

When pizza guru/restaurateur Chris Bianco brought chef Claudio Urciuoli onboard to run his generically named Italian Restaurant -- which opened in Central Phoenix last January -- the partnership pro... More »
Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Roundup 2012

By Shannon Armour | Mon, April 30, 2012

Sunday, May 13, is Mother's Day -- which means it's time to show Mom how much you love and adore her. Why not show her you care by taking her out to a nice brunch? Brunch a little too early for y... More »
Seven Don't-Miss Wine & Farm (& Tequila!) Dinners in Metro Phoenix

By Dominique Chatterjee | Tue, April 24, 2012

Whether you're looking for the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, or just want an excuse to enjoy a decadent and delicious night out, there's a dinner this spring for everyone, including win... More »
Last Night at AZ Wine & Dine: Balsamic-Braised Short Ribs, Salted Caramel Chocolate Lollipops, and Much More

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, April 13, 2012

Are you the kind of person who rushes home from the grocery store to eat a tiny nibble of every single thing you bought? It's okay; I'm like that too. If you are, you might think a tasting event fea... More »
Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that giv... More »
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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$12.00

Braised Duck Ravioli
roasted butternut squash brandy coulee, shaved perigord truffles & parmesan

$14.00

Crispy Seared Birkshire Pork Bellies
maple scented sweet potatoes, chanterelle mushrooms, marcella pear reduction

$15.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops
tart green apple butter sauce, shaved fennel

$12.00

Penn Cove Mussels
lobster porcini broth, focaccia crostini

$10.00

Lobster Bisque
roasted parsnips & sherry creme fraiche

Salads

$12.00

Heirloom Tomato “carpaccio”
italian olives, artichokes, ricotta salata roasted pepper sherry dressing

$12.00

Roasted Winter Mushrooms & Watercress Salad
crispy prosciutto, pine nuts, parmesan cheese truffle thyme vinaigrette

$11.00

Strawberries & Baby Wild Arugula
marcona almonds, arizona goat cheese, shaved organic beets, roasted strawberry vinaigrette

$13.00

Hydroponic Butter Lettuce
poached forelle pears, maytag bleu cheese crispy pancetta, candied walnuts, maple pepper croutons caramelized pear dressing

Main Courses

$26.00

Ancho Seared Palo Verde Pork Tenderloin
sweet potato cakes, charred shallots, patty pan squash, pepita pesto and bourbon bliss maple reduction

$36.00

Ellensburg Seared Lamb Loin
crispy parmesan polenta, roasted baby beets, brussels leafs, perigord truffle mushroom reduction

$35.00

Pan Seared Wild Day Boat Halibut
laughing bird shrimp & beech mushroom ragout with asparagus and peppadew peppers peruvian purple potatoes, lemon fennel reduction

$28.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops
charred organic rainbow cauliflower, roasted sun chokes, fermented black garlic, kumquat olive oil emulsion

$36.00

Cherry Wood Smoked Venison Strip Loin
creamy piquillo pepper hash browns, organic carrots, balsamic blueberry reduction

$38.00

Grilled Cedar River Filet Mignon
horseradish crust, swiss chard, roasted fingerling potatoes, smoked apple wood bacon chives, crème fraiche and port wine pomegranate reduction

$39.00

Poached Maine Lobster & Pancetta Wrapped Prawns
crispy seared lemon and herb parmesan risotto torte, smokey lobster buerre blanc grilled baby fennel

$33.00

Port Braised Short Rib “pot Roast”
organic carrot parmesan risotto, fresh pea shoots, roasted tomato coulee, natural jus

$27.00

Lemon & Roasted Garlic Free Range Chicken
potato gnocchi, sauteed baby artichokes, natural jus-lie

Chef’s Daily Risotto Feature
please inquire with your server for daily selection and pricing

Desserts

$9.00

Classic Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
buttermilk blue cheese cookie fresh berries

$9.00

Midnight Espresso Cup
chocolate cake filled with white chocolate mascarpone house made coffee ice cream and hot chocolate sauce

$9.00

Apples On The Rocks
apple spice ice cream, creme fraiche whip cream oatmeal cranberry cookie, apple confit apple cider caramel sauce and cheddar crisp crusts

$9.00

Warm Honey Almond Beer Bread
grapefruit gems, almond dust, tarragon sorbet

$9.00

Turtle
layered ganache, pecan caramel and chocolate cream butter pecan sauce

$9.00

Chocolate Caramel Crème And Bananas
chocolate flourless cake with chocolate caramel crème, topped with warm “foster” bananas

$16.00

Wine And Chocolate Sampler
enjoy a sampling of chef lara’s fine chocolates paired with wine flights by our sommelier

$5.00

Signature Hot Chocolate
rich and silky smooth! house made from scratch with our finest chocolates

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Different Pointe of View

11111 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85020

602-866-6350

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2011 | Best View

2005 | BEST VIEW

2001 | Best View

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