As a preeminent fashion capital, Milan has given the world style, architecture and cuisine, all of which happen to feature prominently at Ambrogio15, located at Biltmore Fashion Park. The restaurant owes its name to both the patron saint of Milan (St. Ambrose) and the diameter of the pizzas made at the restaurant’s original San Diego locations (15 inches). But it’s the aesthetic experience at the Phoenix branch that feels heavenly.

Natural light cascades through the space courtesy of two-story windows and sheer drapes. This celestial ambience is countered by terrestrial elements such as hanging plants in the foyer and a wine tower, the latter housing 700 bottles and serving as a focal point for the restaurant. Walnut wood appears as honeyed planks on the floor, espresso panels on the walls and whitewashed tables and chairs. The bar wears a silver-veined white marble countertop, and the futuristic light fixtures (including runway-like lighting at the bar) nod to Milan’s legacy of high fashion.