Marcellino Ristorante
Phoenix, AZ 85020-4218
Phone: (602) 216-0004
- Cross Street:
- North 12th Street
- Hours:
- Mon 5pm-9pm, Tue-Thurs 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Marcellino Ristorante – by Barbara Rothschild
In Short
This Napoletana-by-way-of-New York eatery is poised to draw diners from all over the Valley. This city-center spot with its fabric-draped ceiling and two-tiered dining room is hailed by local critics for its hospitality, which is considered as warm as the interior hues. In the kitchen, chef Marcellino creates fresh-daily pastas--presented for previewing at your table. For dessert, choose from ricotta cheesecake, fruit tarts, tiramisu or panna cotta.
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User Reviews for Marcellino Ristorante
07/23/2008 Posted by chadwhick
I have eaten here at least once a week (and sometimes more) for almost two years and have had exceptional food and service every single time. This is the place for excellence and consistency, its what they do and they do it effortlessly. Before I ate Italian at this place, I had no love at all for Italian food and pastas, but my experience and tastes have changed; the Italian food Marcellino makes is world class and his top notch (and friendly) staff have made this my favorite of all time. Top favorites are anything on the specials plate, pasta trios and chef's tastings. His wine pairings are always perfect and if you have a chance to go to one of their 'eventi' don't miss out, they are fantastic. Now I'm hungry and I know where I'm headed for the best handmade pasta around....
Pros: best italian on the planet
Cons: location is somewhat odd, but I'd fly to another state for food this good.
06/15/2008 Posted by nickinik
We live right down the street from Marcellino's and have been wanting to try it for a while. My 30th birthday was a few weeks ago, so my husband and I decided that we'd try it out and bring some of my family with us. The place was really nice and the waiters were very knowledgable. My husband was eager to try the filet to compare with a little italian place we go to in Michigan..that has a similar price. My husband and aunt got the filet and were disappointed with the sauce, as it was very vinegary. My dish was good, shrimp & mashed potatoes, but not spectacular and definitely not worth the price. Now the worst, my uncle had the lobster with truffle sauce and mushroom pasta. It was extremely oily and my husband even had a bite and commented on the amount of oil. Later that night, my husband said his belly was upset a bit, but wasn't too bad. Found out a few days later that my uncle was severely ill that night and for 3 days after, which he had considered going to ER because he was throwing up so much. When I found out, I urged him to call Marcellinos, but he said he would never go back anyways and didn't want anything they would offer. Again, my dish was good...but not great, which you'd think it would be for being so authentic. After eating a pear salad and my dish....I was still hungry too and I am a small girl! I am glad we at least tried it, but I would never go back and honestly not recommend spending the money.
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