From inventive Thai to award-winning pizza, the 8 best restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

The dramatic deserts of the Phoenix area, world-renowned golf, numerous hikes and a certain upcoming big game could top this Southwest city’s list of talking points. But the secret is coming out: It’s also home to a truly stellar food scene, with the best restaurants in Phoenix stretching across the Valley of the Sun. Split between the more urban Phoenix and resort-centric Scottsdale, you’ll find farm-to-table hotspots, eclectic international cuisine, modern Mexican fare and some of America’s best pizza—yes, pizza. Here you can sit down to an unforgettable meal long after the football fans have moved on; These are the best restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

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