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These listings are a selective, rotating guide to area restaurants. The summaries reflect independent judgments; no fees were paid for inclusion. Price ranges, necessarily somewhat subjective, are: Inexpensive = $ or $10, Moderate = $$ or $11-20, Expensive = $$$ or $20-30, Very Expensive = $$$$ or $30 or up.
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Camp Verde
Moscato Italian Restaurant (Italian)
Some restaurants are special enough to warrant a short trip. Moscato is one of them. Located on Camp Verde’s Main Street, Moscato makes some of the best Italian food in the entire Verde Valley. Head inside this dining room that resembles a small home complete with large dining room tables and colorful art on the walls. We sat outside on the patio featuring soft yellow walls, burgundy cushions, white light-wrapped trees and mountain views in the distance. To start, we ordered the Burrata Dolce. This appetizer was topped with seasonal jam and served with salame and crostini. We loved the presentation and the delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors and how they came together. The extensive menu features risotto, a long list of pastas, fish, chicken, meat and soup. Next, we ordered a pasta entrée. Our Al Salmone – Northern Pacific salmon, lemon, caper, cream sauce and fettuccine – was hearty and decadent. The fish was moist and perfectly cooked. The lemon gave the sauce a nice zing, and the pasta tasted fresh. For dessert, we had to try the classic Tiramisu. Served in a glass cup, this spongy, espresso-laced cake was sweet, and we savored each bite. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m., for lunch and dinner. • 368 S. Main Street in Camp Verde (928-567-7417) ($$$ TO $$$$)
Verde Brewing Company
Patrons of Camp Verde’s Verde Brewing Company can enjoy eight craft beers on tap that rotate frequently. Guests can pair their suds with hearty fare like nachos with all the fixins, hot dogs and sandwiches like the Meatball Sandwich, Italian pork and beef that’s topped with Swiss and cotija chees and marinara on a bun. See the beer being made inside while you nosh or dig into your food and beer on the outdoor patio. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., for lunch and dinner. • 724 N. Industrial Dr., Unit 7a, in Camp Verde. (928-567-8626) ($ TO $$)
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