Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen offers a delightful escape from the indulgence of those heavy holiday meals. This locally owned gem is dedicated to serving clean, whole foods that are as nourishing as they are delicious and bursting with vibrant flavors. Its modern take on Italian cuisine is enhanced with Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican ingredients.
Healthy salads, entrees, pastas, and pizzas attract guests with and without dietary requirements. In addition to its regular menu, the restaurant also offers 100 percent vegan options.
“We are proud to have earned such a loyal following – largely because we are a restaurant where people with specific dietary preferences or requirements can enjoy a meal – along with their friends and family who just want to enjoy a delicious meal out,” said Managing Partner Chris Disney.
The traditional menu is divided into five main sections: starters and small plates, organic salads and quinoa bowls, hot comfort food and baked dishes, pizza, and pasta. Fan-favorite dishes include whipped herb ricotta, hummus, Mediterranean salad, Athena quinoa bowl, and Mediterranean salmon.
“Developing new recipes is a passion of mine, and it’s so rewarding to land on the final dishes and see our guests’ reactions to them,” Disney said. “We have some new projects in the works that we’re not quite ready to share, but keep an eye out for some fun and delicious news from Picazzo’s in the coming year!”
Along with fresh food options, the eatery’s mocktail selection, featuring flavors like Tropical Punch, A Lotta Colada, and It’s Blueberry Thyme, will pique the interest of Dry January participants. Picazzo’s continually develops its drink and food menu to keep up with guest’s desires.
“We will continue to evolve our dishes for those seeking vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options, and we are continually working to source the cleanest, healthiest, and highest-quality ingredients we can find,” Disney said. “Our guests appreciate that, and we’re so grateful for the continued loyalty of our passionate regulars.”
Picazzo’s has locations across Arizona: in Sedona, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Arrowhead. For more information, visit picazzos.com.
