k...  Here is the deal.  I would give this place a 5 if I had never had east coast italian.  Fot italian food anywhere I think this is a great place though. Really cool decor. Loved the bar. Our bartender Frank was a really cool guy.  \n\nThe fact that this place is a cougar heaven makes it extra cool (Cougars need lovin too!)\n\nI think the best italian I have had in phoenix.  Had a spinach salad and bruschetta which was SO good.  Bruschetta was one of the best I have had anywhere.\n\nHad a Sausage and peppers in a red Cream Sauce.  Very very tasty.  Food was way better than I thought it would be.  \n\nJust might go for happy hour today because I am cravin the itailian and the cougar atmosphere is a good one.