According to ARIZONA HIGHWAYS' Nikki Buchanan, Gerardo's Firewood Cafe is one of the "25 Best Restaurants in Arizona." So set your sites high, and this bistro won't disappoint. At the helm is Chef/Owner Gerardo Moceri, who apprenticed in Venice and subsequently worked in revered restaurants all over Italy. Now he calls Arizona home, and his cafe brings to Rim Country a truly authentic old-world experience. At Firewood Cafe, only organic pastas are used, along with fresh herbs from Gerardo's own garden. What's more, Gerardo and his crew make from scratch daily the restuarant's mozzarella, breads, pizza dough and desserts. From the wood-burning brick oven emerges heavenly hand-pulled pizzas, baked pastas and baked sandwiches -- all rich with the flavor of wood smoke, fresh-made tomato sauce, and just-picked garden herbs. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees are prepared with equal care, so the Crab Cakes and Calamari Fritti will surely dazzle, while the Homemade Lasagna and Chicken Parmagiana are certain to delight. The setting is cozy and family-oriented. Likewise, the food and wine prices are reasonable enough to make Gerardo's a retreat you can afford on a weekly (Or daily!) basis. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES: Outdoor Patio, Scenic Views, Reservations Accepted, Catering for All Occasions