Best Italian Restaurants in the White Mountains

Craving Italian food? The restaurants on the list below craft authentic Italian dishes that transport you straight to Italy. We didn’t have to stray far from the White Mountains to find hand-tossed pizzas, savory pastas, and beloved Italian classic dishes prepared with passion and tradition.​

1. Torreon
   Torreon’s new Executive Chef Eric Rippey’s goal is to be the best on the mountain and deliver an elevated culinary experience unlike anything else in the area. Rippey, who specializes in Mediterranean, French, and Italian cuisine, puts Torreon on the top of the list of Best Italian Food in the White Mountain area with his new house-made pastas crafted fresh from scratch. For lunch guests savor the Bruschetta (tomato and basil drizzled with balsamic redux or prosciutto, goat cheese, peppered grape confeturra) as well as the Burrata, (a gluten-free option with heirloom tomato, balsamic redux, served with house focaccia). Italian dinner options include the delicious 3 Cheese Ravioli (house marinara, parmesan), gluten-free options such as Pappardelle Bolognese (meat sauce, parmesan, fresh herb mix) and finally the Pomodoro & Meatballs (bucatini, marinara, shaved parm, meatballs, fresh herb mix). For dessert, top a Torreon meal off with a traditional Tiramisu, Butterscotch Budino, Gelato or Sorbetto. Make a reservation today at torreon.com/dine-with-us.
2. Mesa Italiana Restaurant
   Mesa Italiana offers superb Italian cuisine, excellent service, and a relaxed atmosphere at a very reasonable price. This restaurant surpasses expectations and features professional and hard-working staff. We recommend the eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, and chicken Alfredo.
   2318 Navajo Blvd Holbrook, AZ
3. De Marco’s Italian Restaurant
   The menu has many items to choose from, and the service is friendly and helpful. The chicken parmigiana and ravioli are excellent, along with delicious lasagna and spaghetti. Highly recommended.
   1103 N. Broad St Globe, AZ
4. Pasta House
   The chefs at the Pasta House create authentic American Italian Cuisine dishes using the finest of herbs, spices, ingredients and extra virgin olive oil. You’ll feel like you're in Old Italy, and you will come back again and again. Terrific food, be sure to make reservations. Friendly service and good food. Try the Chicken cacciatore.
   2188 E. White Mountain Blvd Pinetop, AZ
5. Italian Lady of Pinetop Cannoli Shack & Kitchen
   The food is very fresh, with meats, cheese and veggies sliced daily. The Italian Lady chef is from the East Coast and serves house-roasted beef, delicious homemade meatballs, soups, sauces, and desserts, plus outstanding hoagies.
   1641 West White Mountain Boulevard, Lakeside, AZ
6. The Spaghetti Shack
   The Spaghetti Shack’s mission is to serve quality and affordable food quickly so that you can spend less time cooking and more time with your loved ones. Sounds good to us! The menu features spaghetti, meatballs, subs, cheesy bread, and more. We found the meatballs and garlic bread to be absolutely delicious.
   592 W. White Mountain Blvd Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

Hungry? Our mouths are watering with the thought of Italian food, so we’ll talk to the chef at Torreon today! 

Just three hours from Phoenix in Show Low, Ariz., Torreon is a luxury golfing community nestled in the White Mountains. It offers convenience, world-class recreation, and amenities for the entire family. Offering everything from a sprawling outdoor pool, expansive fitness center to award-winning food at Torreon Grille as well as a family and game center, fishing pond and endless trails throughout the community, every member or guest is sure to enjoy time at Torreon. Learn more at https://torreon.com/

Contact Linda Cedarblade, designated broker for Torreon Realty at (928) 532-3030 or lrc@torreon.com for more information on gorgeous, high country lots nestled in the White Mountains.