If you haven’t experienced the delectable dishes at Pacino’s, you are definitely missing out on one of Northeast Mesa’s newest treasures.
Serving up fine Italian fare for just more than three months, the story of Pacino’s actually begins in the Bronx, New York. That’s where owner-operator Frank Spaccarelli learned the secrets of Italian cooking, in the kitchens of his mother, his grandmother and his uncle, Tommy.
“Pacino’s allows me to honor the values of quality, freshness and passion that I learned long ago in my family’s kitchens,” said Frank.
He also adds part of his own personality to Pacino’s, clearly evident in not just the food, but the atmosphere, as well. Frank brings a little bit of Hollywood, Bronx, Scottsdale and a whole lot of Italian to our corner of the Valley.
From the traditional items, such as chicken parmigiana, to the blow-your-mind lasagna béchamel, Pacino’s offers something for every taste. They even offer delicious options the kids will love, like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders and fries.
Frank, along with his co-owner and wife, Alicia, and Chef Charles Delipizzi, collaborate to offer daily and weekly specials. Such specials include bone-in angus ribeye, risotto, veal picatta and so much more.
“For us, Italian food isn’t merely a dining option,” Frank stated. “It’s a passion that we want to share with others.”
Equally important is the service and atmosphere. The open-area kitchen creates an inviting presence, almost as if you were back in the Bronx, in Frank’s family kitchen. The images of Al Pacino—Frank’s doppelganger—add a touch of Hollywood to the scene. The service brings it all together.
“We pride ourselves on creating an unforgettable dining option through out-of-this-world good food and attentive service,” said Frank.
So far, that plan has garnered Pacino’s 4.5 stars on Yelp, and a place in the top 10 restaurant advisors on Trip Advisor. That’s reason enough to stop by Pacino’s soon and indulge your taste buds.
Pacino’s is located in The Village at Las Sendas, at 2831 N. Power Road. For information or take-out orders, call (480) 985-0114. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to whenever, Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Sunday. Visit them online at pacinosaz.com and on www.Facebook.com/pacinosrealitalian.