{"id":30312,"date":"2025-12-16T11:51:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=30312"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:51:33","slug":"pizzicata-brings-a-fresh-slice-of-italy-to-glendale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/pizzicata-brings-a-fresh-slice-of-italy-to-glendale","title":{"rendered":"Pizzicata Brings a Fresh Slice of Italy to Glendale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arizona diners now have a new destination for authentic Italian cuisine as <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzicatausa.com\/\">Pizzicata<\/a> opens its highly anticipated location at The Citadel in Glendale. This debut marks the most ambitious chapter yet for the family-owned Italian dining group, combining culinary craft, design, and a refined vision of hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Umbria natives Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, Pizzicata opened in 2018. Their Glendale location marks a pivotal moment in the brand\u2019s evolution, introducing diners to an experience that merges the couple\u2019s Italian roots with their years of refinement in the Arizona dining scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30314 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114802\/GROUP1-1-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Pizzicata<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGlendale felt like home from the moment we arrived,\u201d Federico said. \u201cThe Citadel has the visibility, the energy, and the beauty that allow us to build something truly special. We knew this was the right place to bring the next evolution of Pizzicata.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Citadel is a European-inspired center known for its warm energy and strong neighborhood presence. Inside, hand-painted murals and an open kitchen transform the dining room into a living expression of Italian artistry, letting guests see and connect with the craft behind each dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30315 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114743\/GRILLED_OCTOPUS1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu anchors itself in signature Roman pinsa, Neapolitan pizza, and fresh-made pasta, accompanied by daily house-crafted sauces, fresh seafood specialties, and traditional meat entr\u00e9es. A polished cocktail and wine program, along with an expanded dessert menu, ensures that every meal ends on a celebratory note. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Private Kitchen Bistro and Private Chef Experience provide intimate, chef-led tasting experiences, complete with interactive demonstrations and premium seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30316 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114748\/GROUP5.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pizzicata\u2019s beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1482616&amp;restref=1482616&amp;experienceId=598866&amp;utm_source=opentable&amp;utm_medium=tms_email&amp;utm_campaign=shared\">Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Dinner<\/a> brings the centuries-old Italian tradition of La Vigilia to Arizona, offering a festive, seafood-driven menu that has become a local holiday favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis restaurant brings together everything we\u2019ve learned since opening our first U.S. location,\u201d Venturini said. \u201cOur goal is simple: we want guests to feel at ease and enjoy a genuine taste of Italy. Every detail, from the murals to the menu, reflects that journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30317 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16114804\/LOBSTER4.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since arriving in Arizona, Federico and Viola have grown their portfolio to include Pizzicata Carefree, Pizzicata Mesa, Pomodoro Italian Grill &amp; Seafood, and Pizzicata Glendale. Their appearance and win on <em>Little Big Italy<\/em> crowned them Arizona\u2019s top spot for authentic Italian cuisine, further cementing their reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMany of our team members have grown with us from the beginning. Their passion and belief in our vision made this chapter possible,\u201d Venturini said. \u201cPizzicata is a celebration of family, culture, and the dream that brought us from Umbria to Arizona. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzicatausa.com\">pizzicatausa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pizzicata offers a full menu plus immersive dining experiences, like the upcoming Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner. \n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":30313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4971,5829,7078,17526],"class_list":{"0":"post-30312","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news","8":"tag-featured","9":"tag-glendale-dining","10":"tag-italian-food","11":"tag-pizzicata","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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