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Zappone’s honored as best Italian restaurant in Gilbert

Congrats to MXSW sponsor Zappone’s Italian Bistro, which was named best Italian restaurant in the East Valley Tribune’s 2014 Best of Gilbert awards.

Here’s what the newspaper had to say about Sal and Dina Zappone’s eatery on the northwest corner of Higley and Baseline.

Zappone’s Italian Bistro provides customers a deep menu loaded with Italian staples like bruschetta, gnocchi, calamari and pizza — plus a strong wine selection. Open every day but Sunday for lunch and dinner, Zappone’s Italian Bistro also offers a gluten-free menu featuring items like shrimp scampi and pasta Bolognese, as well as a daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Brio Tuscan Grille took second place in the category, and Oregano’s was third.