Marci’s On The Move

Phoenix's loss is Scottsdale's gain as the award-winning, Marcellino Ristorante is Old Town-bound

In case you missed the news, there was a real shocker this weekend. And no, we’re not talking about “The Hurt Locker” upsetting “Avatar” for Oscar gold. Although we’re tickled pink that the director of the so-bad-it’s-great, Keanu Reeves surf-cop flick, “Point Break” is now Hollywood royalty. (Vaya con Dios, Patrick Swayze.)

No, we’re talking about the Valley’s best upscale Italian eatery announcing it will close its doors after a successful seven year run. But fear not, Marcellino Ristorante is simply moving into a high profile space in the heart of downtown Scottsdale’s SouthBridge development. Yes, Sima Verzino—who runs this classy mom and pop shop with her husband/chef, Marcellino Verzino—called us this weekend to confirm that the famed pasta shop is moving into the stylish canal-side space formerly occupied by Tutto (and Digestif before that).

As first reported by those intrepid instigators at Eater AZ, the new-and-improved Marcellino Ristorante is set to open in mid April. Until then, we’ll be getting our fill of the old location (1301 E. Northern Ave., 602-216-0004), where this Italian-born chef cranks out an ever-changing  selection of house-made pastas and Roman countryside classics.

The Italian Job: 7114 E. Stetson Dr.