Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza by Napoli, Six Byrd Cider Co and Strad Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Phoenix's Upscale Italian Destinations
Phoenix offers a sophisticated landscape for diners seeking refined flavors and elegant atmospheres in the heart of the desert. This curated selection highlights the city's premier upscale destinations, ranging from the artisanal pizzas and traditional pastas at Pizzeria Virtù to the premium cuts and polished service at Hand Cut Chophouse. Whether you are craving a classic Italian feast or a high-end steakhouse experience, these local favorites provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out.
25 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Phoenix | Upscale Italian Food
- Pizza by Napoli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Six Byrd Cider Co · rated 5/5: American.
- Strad Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Grande Orange Grocery · rated 4/5: American.
- Fatso's Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Roasti's Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Hand Cut Chophouse · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- 808 Social · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Strad Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Pizzeria Virtù · rated 4/5: Italian.
- North Italia · rated 4/5: Italian.
- PINO · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Chef Sergio's Kitchen · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Pitch Pizzeria · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Sauce Pizza & Wine · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Hanney's: American.
- Arizona American Italian Club: Italian.
- Lukes Of Chicago: American.
- Pizzeria Bianco: Italian.
- Freak Brothers: Italian.
- Hot Daisy Pizza: Italian.
- Havoc House: American.
- Upward Projects: American.
- IL Bosco Pizza: Italian.
- LaBella Pizzeria & Restaurant: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
