Posted in Arizona Dining June 24, 2018 by

This Hidden Restaurant In Arizona Is A Secret Only The Locals Know About

Few things in this world can excite your senses in quite same the way as a delightful dining experience, complete with good food, a friendly staff, and a charming atmosphere. You’ll find all three at this hidden little Italian restaurant in Arizona.

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Tucked away in Arizona's Verde Valley is a tiny restaurant that takes you back to the good old days, when restaurants were small enough for the owners to make everything by scratch.
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And that's just what they do at Vince's. For nearly 35 years, and spanning two generations, this family has been making their delicious Italian cuisine by scratch — and the love shows through in every bite you take.
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Of course, it also helps that the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Vince's signature red-checked table covers give off all the feels of the Old World.
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And the food? Well, that speaks for itself!
Facebook/Vince's Little Star Italian Restaurant
It's easy to see why the locals would desperately want to keep this hidden gem all to themselves!
Facebook/Vince's Little Star Italian Restaurant
But not to worry! Now that you know, you can make a reservation and get on over there to sample some of that Old World goodness yourself!
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Vince's Little Star is located in Cornville. As a point of reference, that's only an hour south of Flagstaff, and 90 minutes north of Phoenix.
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The address for Vince’s Little Star is 9425 E Cornville Rd., Cornville, AZ 86325. It’s open five days a week: Tuesday – Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday/Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn more on their Facebook page. Reservations are recommended (928-634-4063), but walk-ins are also welcome.

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