Scottsdale's new Fratelli la Bufala rivals Pomo, Pizzeria Bianco

• Fratelli La Bufala, which opened in Scottsdale in December, joins that list.

What's happening: This is Fratelli la Bufala's second U.S. location, after Miami.

• The Naples-based eatery also has spots in Europe and the Middle East.

My review: I split the margherita di bufala pizza ($18) and rigatoni salsiccia e friarielli pasta ($19).

• The pizza, which prominently featured the restaurant's signature buffalo mozzarella, easily rivaled any of my favorite pies in town.
• The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had a fun, spicy kick.

Bonus: It wasn't crowded, and you can make reservations through Open Table.

The bottom line: Run, don't walk!