Found on the south side of Paradise Valley Mall road, Jerry Tucci's specializes in pizza. For dinner, plan to take your time, and take in a good conversation with your party or a bottle of wine.
The wine selection was surprisingly long for a casual restaurant. Likewise, there are two wine flights available and Wednesday's featured half-price wine by the bottle. Peroni beer is also available.
Minestrone is served every day. Be aware of its peppery kick! The house salad is a healthy serving of regular lettuce and carrots, but the cucumber parmesan dressing is all the flavor the salad has left - and it doesn't quite deliver.
For entrées, there is a page devoted to different pizzas, as well as the create-your-own option. The My Favorite Pizza - slices of green and red pepper, pepperoni, and sausage - was a hit at our table.
Aside from pizza, this restaurant also offers pasta dishes and a dessert menu.
Overall, Jerry Tucci's surprised me with its balance of casual dining (which Arizona is famous for) with tasty offerings and the service of finer dining, without the high-end price tag. There's only one of these restaurants around, so, naturally, it makes me proud. At Jerry Tucci's, casual food doesn't have to be a casual dining experience.