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10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85255

480-502-9095 

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  • Italian
    Sun, Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
    $$$
    MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash
  • Resort/business casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Fireplace
    Dinner
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available
Description

Grand, resort-like Italian restaurant at the foot of Pinnacle Peak, next to its culinary country cousin Pinnacle Peak Patio. The opulent stone, wood and leather interior is somewhat overbearing, but the service is friendly and the southern Italian-style cuisine is quite affordable considering the surroundings. Entrees tend to be on the bland side, but the appetizers, whether they fall under the headings of antipasti, verdure or insalata, are scrumptious. And the desserts are superb. The owners dropped a nice chunk of change on this place, and it's worth seeing, but until they improve the entrees, stick to the starters, several of which will leave you as fat and happy as Paul Prudhomme with a plate of pastries.







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  • 2008 | Best Upscale Italian Restaurant

    Just glancing at Sassi's dramatic entranceway, with its gurgling fountains, elegant lighting, and rustic courtyard leading to a heavy wooden door, you'd be forgiven for thinking this was an over-the-top private estate or, perhaps, even a resort.Indeed, this restaurant takes "destination dining" quite literally, not only because it's located in the most scenic northern stretch of Scottsdale, with lovely views of Pinnacle Peak, but also because the property itself transports customers to the... More »

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    phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Just glancing at Sassi's dramatic entranceway, with its gurgling fountains, elegant lighting, and rustic courtyard leading to a heavy wooden door, you'd be forgiven for thinking this was an over-the-top private estate or, perhaps, even a resort. Indeed, this restaurant takes "destination dining" quite literally, not only because it's located in the most scenic northern stretch of Scottsdale, with lovely views of Pinnacle Peak, but also because the property itself transports customers to the Mediterranean. Inside, luxurious furnishings in a series of rooms only add to the feeling that this might not be a restaurant at all, but perhaps a mansion belonging to some aristocratic gourmand who happens to enjoy 24-month gran reserve prosciutto, handmade orechiette with sausage, grilled free-range veal chops, and nice bottles of Italian wine whenever the mood strikes. Yes, this place is pure fantasy fodder, but luckily folks with a taste for artisanal cheeses, fresh pasta, local produce, and premium meats can live the dream, too — as long as they're willing to spend real money for it.

  • Heaven0507
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    Heaven0507 | Phoenix, AZ | 13 Reviews

    | Fri, October 15, 2010

    More like a travel destination than a restaurant!! Very nice atmosephere... oh yeah, and great food, too!

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Dinner Menu
Antipasti - Appetizers
$12.00
Marinated Octopus
wood grilled; warm olives, roasted lemon and chile vinaigrette
$10.00
Polpettini
pork and veal meatballs braised in white wine and lemon, parmesan
$15.00
Santa Barbara Mussels
white wine, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, mint, orange olive oil
$8.00
Spiedino Di Fontina
baked fontina cheese and prosciutto; roasted peppers and olives
$20.00
Caprese
mozzarella di buffala, heirloom tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$9.00
Mixed Organic Greens
vegetables, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
$12.00
Prosciutto
thinly sliced prosciutto di parma
$9.00
Eggplant Cakes
sicilian style with pine nuts, currants, tomato sauce, basil
$12.00
Roasted Baby Beets
gorgonzola panna cotta, walnuts, amarena mosto cotto
Primi - First Courses
$22.00
Orecchiette
house made “little ears”, sassi sausage, chili flakes, rapini, pecorino
$20.00
Gnocchi
ricotta pasta pillows, tomato, mozzarella, basil
$24.00
Cavatelli
lamb ragu, pecorino
$19.00
Baked Rigatoni
braised beef short rib, mushrooms, boschetto cheese
$20.00
Risotto
wild mushrooms, parmesan, truffle oil
$25.00
Pappardelle Verde
hand made spinach pasta, spicy pork ragu, herbed ricotta, pecorino
Secondi - Main Courses
$38.00
Pasture Raised Veal Chop
porcini rub, spicy shiitake mushroom and arugula salad
$25.00
Boneless Half Chicken
wood grilled, roasted parsnips & turnips, pine nut/sage pesto
$28.00
Wood Grilled Pork Chop Batutta
pepperonata, chiles, olives and capers
$28.00
Yellowfin Tuna
tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, arugula, chile oil, bagna cauda
$36.00
Prime New York Strip
wood grilled and sliced, spicy marinated shiitake; arugula salad
$30.00
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
butternut squash caponata, wilted spinach, pine nut pesto
$32.00
Branzino
mediterranean black bass roasted with lemon and herbs, roasted broccoli
Contorni - Accompaniments
$7.00
Fingerling Potatoes
rosemary, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
$10.00
Wood Oven Roasted Mushrooms
shiitake, portobello and oyster mushrooms trifolati
$8.00
Acorn Squash
red wine vinegar, honey, chiles, mint
$10.00
Manicotti
ricotta and butternut squash, prosciutto and sage brown butter, pistachios
$8.00
Brussels Sprouts
pancetta, parmigiano reggiano
Desserts - Dolce
$10.00
Hot Nutella
nutella, frangelico, foamed milk, amaretti cookie
$7.00
Cannoli Della Casa
ricotta and mascarpone, grand mariner, cinnamon, chocolate, pistachios
$10.00
Tartufi
truffles of home-made chocolate and amarena cherry gelato, chocolate sauce, drunken cherries
$9.00
Profiteroles
choice of daily gelato in a pastry shell, chocolate sauce
$8.00
House Made Gelato And Sorbet
chef’s daily selections
$7.00
Cookies And Biscotti
$10.00
Pear Brown Butter Cake
brown sugar caramel, brown butter gelato
$9.00
Ricotta Fritters
ricotta fritters & cinnamon sugar; lemon curd, pistachio cream, chocolate and salted caramel cream

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