by Nick Coons

This restaurant provides an obvious advantage to me -- It's within walking distance of one place that I work. Located in a strip-mall setting, you probably wouldn't expect the quality of the food to be what it is.

I was pleasantly surprised at the arrival of a complimentary appetizer that I had not seen before. One part was a bread-basket, and the second was a chopped tomato-based topping that seemed to contain basil, oregano, and garlic. Using a spoon, you simply scoop a bit of this on to a piece of bread, and eat it as-is. I'm not particularly a fan of raw tomatoes, but I couldn't stop eating this one.

The food was delicious, though the portions were somewhat smaller than average. Service was fast and friendly, and drinks were refilled frequently. The menu contained mainly items that seemed to be Italian in nature, but specific to this particular restaurant.

PapaRazzini's is located at 1825 E. Guadalupe Rd. in Tempe.

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