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1541 E Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ, US
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Posted on: 2008-05-09
So, we didn't smell the onion and cat piss. We also didn't have to wait for a table. We actually found the interior quite inviting and smelled only good scents when we walked in. We were also seated promptly (but, to be fair, we went on a Thursday night and not on Saturday). As far the actual dining experience, it's a little hard to be very objective about the food because, as Cher said, this is the only Italian, bistro-type place in the South Mountain area, and that fact alone probably made us want to like it. The food was solid, if un-spectular, and definitely priced on the higher side to take advantage of its unique offerings for the area. The mixed antipasto platter was good and had a wide variety of vegetables, meats, and cheeses. The prosciutto chicken was actually quite good and came with a surprisingly gourmet side of grilled vegetables. The biggest let-down was actually the pizza - the crust was great, but the sauce was too sweet and there was too much cheese to let the toppings shine. The house-made sangria I tried was pretty good if a little sweet, and it was nice to see that they had a few cocktails on the menu, in addition to a good variety of wine and beer. Service was solid but not particularly warm. We did appreciate that the courses were well-timed and nicely spaced - true Italian dining offers the guest an opportunity to digest between courses. Overall, it was a good dining experience, but I imagine that we will not come frequently once we explore the Italian and bistro options a little farther afield.
This place is like an onion. The outside looks a little rough and it isn't until you see the inside can u know how pungant the onion actually is!
As it's dirty brown exterior doesn't really scream "eat here!" but the huge mural on one wall does help so does the clear christmas lights hanging from it's roof.
One Saturday night a friend and I went venturing for a nice place to dine and came upon this place. I have always wanted to try this place as there are no other Italian places on the South side besides small Pizza places.
So we went and checked out the menu first and everything sounded good especially the risoto. But everything was moderately priced. Nearly $20 a plate. I wasn't expecting that! Most places on this side of town are on the cheaper side which makes the south side so wonderful (if u know where to go) a place to dine.
We made some deals with ourselves and thought about what to order and what not to order and then entered...
And what met us was a smell I wouldn't wish upon ANYONE!
It was an odd mix of cat urine, burnt garlic, rancid citrus... and maybe burnt bacon? but the most noticiable was the cat urine. I put on a brave face and got met with a bit of an attitude from their tight black t-shirt wearing Simon Cowell wanna be host/server that if we didn't make reservations, we weren't going to get a table for atleast an hour.
I looked about the tiny dining room and saw people in small groups dining and having an okay time in the dimly lit dining room. I thought about waiting but the smell was so strong! My friend said it was a sign and refused to wait for a table.
We wound up going to Sun Asian Kitchen and had a nice time. I still can't get over that smell! I never encountered anything like it!
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