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A Cave Creek restaurant is named as one
of the top Italian spots in the entire country
In Arizona il miglior ristorante italiano parla gualdese

E’ di Federico Venturini e Viola Tagliaferri il miglior ristorante Little big Italy di Phoenix in Arizona. Almeno secondo l’omonima trasmissione che va in onda su Nove condotta da Francesco Panella. Il Pomodoro italian grill & seafood, di proprietà di Federico Venturini e Viola Tagliaferri, marito di Gualdo Tadino e moglie di Gubbio (come hanno specificato nel programma), ha avuto la meglio su altri due ristoranti italiani, il Pomo e l’Andreoli, anche questi gestiti da italiani residenti negli Stati Uniti.

Tv, il ristorante di Federico e Viola vince la tappa di Phoenix di “Little Big Italy”

Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood, il ristorante di Federico Venturini e Viola Tagliaferri, ha vinto la puntata dedicata a Phoenix di “Little Big Italy”, la sfida tra ristoranti italiani all’estero andata in onda lunedì 31 ottobre sul Nove. Il locale della coppia “gualdese-eugubina” ha ottenuto un punteggio finale di 43, precedendo gli altri due di 3 e 4 punti.

the girl is holding a card from the restaurant

When husband and wife Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri moved from Gualdo Tadino, Italy to Cave Creek, Arizona in 2018, they didn’t speak English or know anyone in the community. What they did have was determination and a dream.

Federico Venturini Of Pomodoro: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Restauranteur

Aspart of our series about “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Restaurateur”, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Federico Venturini. Federico Venturini left Italy for the USA on December 4, 2019. Italian cooking is his family passion, which inspired him and wife Viola to open 2 restaurants in the Phoenix -land area; Pizzicata in 2019 and Pomodoro in 2020.
First Taste: Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood, Or Fine Dining in the Old West

Upon walking in, the first thing you might notice is how — thank goodness — the owners of Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood kept some of the fixtures from Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, like the spindly, frozen wood décor that divides the bar area from the dining room.

FOUND:Re in Phoenix Will Soon Reopen With a Market and Bar, Plus More Phoenix Food News

It’s Friday, and we have three big chunks of Phoenix restaurant news to cap off the week: a new Cave Creek restaurant, a new downtown artisan market, and free food for Arizona teachers. Let’s dig in.

This 'high-end' Italian restaurant will open in the ex-Cartwright's location in Cave Creek

Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood will open in the former Cartwright's location on Sept. 28. The restaurant comes from a trio of owners including husband-and-wife team Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri and partner Philip Igneri. It will be a "fusion between an American steakhouse and high-end Italian" restaurant, Venturini says.

Best Italian Restaurants in Phoenix

Indulge in a journey of authentic flavors and impeccable craftsmanship as we present a handpicked selection of Phoenix’s Best Italian Restaurants. Each establishment promises an unforgettable dining experience, from traditional trattorias to modern osterias. Join us on this gastronomic adventure and uncover the true essence of Italy within the vibrant dining scene of Phoenix. Buon appetito!
