If you want pretentious fine dining, please go elsewhere. This place is for people that truly love Italian cuisine with a southern Italian flair. All of the pasta dishes are great, but beginners may want to try the rich and creamy penne alla vodka. When it comes other entrees, go with anything you think sounds good - it will be. And try one of the Italian wines on the menu, or perhaps on the specials board. I have frequented this restaurant for years before the owner started hosting a TV cooking segment and made it "cool." When I moved out of Phoenix for a few years, I missed Papa's more than any other food (besides my grandmother's cooking). I was amazed that other reviewers have somehow given Buca and Oregeno's higher ratings. These people either don't appreciate real Italian, or they can't accept that Papa's doesn't serve pizza. Go figure!
Pros: The best Italian at the best value
Cons: This isn't a place to be seen
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