Fabio on Fire
Figuratively speaking, chef-owner Fabio Ceschetti has reached ignition. As a third generation pizzaiolo, the guy is passionate about his excellent pies. This cute, cozy trattoria with patio is also a North Peoria go-to for excellent pasta and daily specials such as roast lamb, veal piccata and cioppino.
8275 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria
623-680-5385, fabioonfire.com
Char Pizzeria Napoletana
Design your own Neapolitan-style pie at CHAR, choosing from sauces, toppings and even doneness level. Specialty pizzas like the garlic lobster, bacon and corn, farmers market and capricciosa do the flavor-pairing for you.
25101 N. Lake Pleasant
Pkwy., Peoria 623-249-5366, charpizzeria.com
Osteria Mia
This hip Italian bistro and wine bar is in the Norterra mall. You could make a meal of appetizers, grazing on artichokes with lemony aioli or balsamic-drizzled Brussels sprouts, The menu’s greatest strengths are thin-crust wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas.
2530 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix
623-434-4604, osteriamia.com