"Peoria's most-loved Italian table — chef Fabio Ceschetti bakes the bread, rolls the pasta and fires the pizza himself. Worth the trip for a relaxed dinner."
About Fabio On Fire
Fabio On Fire opened in 2013 in a strip-mall storefront one minute off the 101 at Beardsley, and has quietly become the table locals send out-of-towners to in our Peoria guide and across our Italian map. The room is small and the kitchen does almost everything in-house, from the Ciabatta Pugliese to the gelato.
Chef Fabio Ceschetti was born and raised in Domodossola in northern Italy, into a family of restaurateurs, and cooks from recipes handed down by grandparents who came from Puglia.
The Kitchen
Ceschetti's cooking is old-school and unhurried. His silky house-made porchetta is the dish regulars come back for, alongside Neapolitan-inspired pizzas blistered in the wood-fired oven, cioppino heavy with seafood, slow wood-roasted lamb and a properly layered lasagna. Bread, focaccia and gelato are all made on-site, and the short Italian wine list is built to match.
It is honest, regional Italian food cooked by one chef who clearly cares — which is exactly why Phoenix Magazine and Arizona Restaurant Week keep putting it forward.
The Room
The dining room is intimate and unfussy, a neighbourhood pizzeria-trattoria rather than a special-occasion showpiece, with the glow and smell of the wood oven setting the tone. Service is warm and personal, often from the family.
It is a small space and a one-chef kitchen, so weekend evenings fill up and a reservation is the safe move.
Not for
Not for a sleek, design-led night out or a large party — it is a tiny, family-run room where the focus is the food, not the scene, and the menu is firmly traditional Italian.
Frequently Asked
What is Fabio On Fire known for?
Wood-fired Italian cooking from Domodossola-born chef Fabio Ceschetti in Peoria, Arizona. He makes the bread, pasta and gelato in-house; the signatures are his silky porchetta, Neapolitan-style pizzas and a seafood-heavy cioppino.
Who is the chef at Fabio On Fire?
Chef Fabio Ceschetti, who opened the restaurant in 2013. He was born and raised in Domodossola in northern Italy and cooks from family recipes traced to his grandparents in Puglia.
Where is Fabio On Fire in Peoria?
At 8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 101, just off the Loop 101 at Beardsley in Peoria, AZ.
How much does Fabio On Fire cost?
It sits in the mid-range $$ band, with pizzas and pastas roughly $16-32 and around $30-50 per person before drinks.
Do I need a reservation at Fabio On Fire?
The dining room is small and weekend evenings fill quickly, so reservations are recommended, especially for groups.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Fabio On Fire
The room is small and weekend evenings book up, so reservations are recommended. Find it at 8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 101, one minute off the 101 in Peoria.
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Practical Information
Address8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 101, Peoria, AZ
NeighbourhoodLake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria
CuisineItalian — wood-fired pizza & pasta
PriceMid-range $$; mains roughly $16-32 per person before drinks
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingA small, family-run dining room built around a wood-fired oven
ReservationReservations recommended on weekends — seating is limited
