Tesoro Ristorante Italiano, Scottsdale

Though it's a bit of a hidden gem tucked into Scottsdale's Ancala Village, Tesoro Ristorante Italiano has built a loyal following in the Valley with its tasty Italian cuisine. Meals here begin with shareable antipasto items, such as grilled sea scallops in pesto sauce, before moving into a robust selection of entrées. These include meat- and cheese-stuffed ravioli, gnocchi in tomato-cream sauce, and linguine loaded with mussels, clams, calamari, and other edible treasures from the sea. Conveniently, most of the restaurant's menu can be ordered for takeout, too, which is ideal for anyone who likes to take their lasagna on a sightseeing tour before eating it.