text: Exactly what Mesa needed It was a very nice surprise to find this gem in NE Mesa Usually when we were looking for a fine dining experience in a stylish modern elegant setting weas a lot of people would look to Scottsdale I had read about Cafe Boa Bistro in an article Phoenixs Best New Restaurants and was interested in trying it not only for its close proximity to my home but because they support our local economy by using mostly local ingredientsI love that So we decided to try it and fell in love Everything we ordered was done to perfection Quality presentation quantity and atmospherethis place has it all We went earlier in the evening with our daughter then after dinner we dropped her off at the sitters and returned for drinks at the bar Its a great place if you are looking for a modern twist of sophistication without having to deal with the Scottsdale scene crowds and attitude The food is amazing and not you typical Mesa chain Italian restaurant Again this is a place with a modern flair and the food reflects that as wellso come expecting a new experience in Italian cuisine