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    Fratelli La Bufala - Scottsdale

    4.4 (211 reviews)
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    Cutlets
    Brad W.

    Just like in Italy. This restaurant served up a great sandwich on fresh pizza dough. It had two dipping sauces, with the basil aoili standing out for sure. The chicken cutlets were cooked perfectly and the homemade chips were crunchy and fresh.

    Margherita
    Hailey R.

    Really delicious, authentic Italian food! I'm a huge fan of napoletana style pizza and have had this spot bookmarked for forever. Finally, my husband and I were in the area and able to check it out. The employees are extremely friendly and service was great throughout the meal. The restaurant is clean and spacious as well. The fritto misto was tasty and I enjoyed having some veggies mixed in. The misto salad was standard but also very good. For entrees, the margherita pizza was a perfect Italian napoletana pizza --light airy crust, simple tomato sauce, with fresh mozzarella and basil. If you gave me this pizza in Italy I would have been just as happy. My husband really enjoyed his pasta dish and the buffalo mozzarella added a very subtle creaminess, which helped to slightly elevate the cacio e pepe --which is otherwise a very simple dish. Last but not least, the apple crostata was excellent. I would come back just for this dessert itself. Unfortunately it is a special so it's not permanently on the menu. Overall a great, authentic Italian meal. Neopolitan style pizza isn't for everyone but it's my favorite kind and I was so excited to finally try this restaurant!

    Capriccossa
    Asa P.

    Honest review. My first experience. I came in based of social media reviews. Our server was excellent the best part of our experience. We ordered water with lemon, it had an awful taste. If I had to describe it, it tastes like what a sewer drain smells like. So we switched it up to Coke. We love Coca Cola. It arrived and was like drinking syrup. Not much carbonation at all. The server did try another round but it wasn't much better. Moving on to the food. Our highlight was the chicken sandwich made with pizza dough bun. Sauces were both great to complement the dish and the home made chips. We then tried a capricciosa pizza. Normally one of my favorites. It was just okay. We didn't finish it. We also ordered a dish that was recommended by our server as one of their more popular dishes, cacio de pepe. We each took a bite and sent it back unfortunately. It lacked flavor, love and most importantly it was NOT homemade pasta. It's always a bummer trying something new and being disappointed when you had high hopes. I frequent the restaurant scene and for this particular area, I would have rather spent money at Pubblico Italian Eatery, The Italiano or La Zozzona.

    Spaghetti alla Nerano. Sooo amazingly good.
    Mark M.

    Service, food, and ambiance all 5 stars. Located in Mcclintock Ranch area of Scottsdale is Fratelli la Bufala. The bufala in this case is symbolic of the water buffalo in which the mozzarella is produced. Very nice wrap around patio with a beautiful view of Camelback Mt. Nice buffalo bull horn shaped pizza oven. Civi was amazing, best service. All staff here are great people. I started with an Old Fashioned cocktail and it was excellent, very well blended, all cocktails are top shelf. Entre, I opted for the spaghetti alla nerano. Noodles were al dente, high quality olive oil, perfectly melted cheese and garlic zucchini. All of the flavors converged into a perfect harmony. Come to this spot in the heart of Scottsdale to enjoy delicious, authentic flavors of Italy!

    Cacio e pepe
    Amanda M.

    3.5/5 Had this place on the list for a while and unfortunately was just OK. I ordered the Arizona pizza, and while the crust was cooked to my liking (thin in the middle but puffy on the outside), the topping was actually kind of plain. I could taste the Gorgonzola, but not enough of the fig or ricotta. I've had similar pizzas elsewhere that I think are better bang for the buck. The cacio e pepe was good, and the noodles were cooked nice and al dente, but nothing to write home about (granted, may have just been our choice in dish). We also ordered cannolis (not pictured), and they were a little softer and smaller than expected. Service was good and food came out quick. We did enjoy sitting on the patio, though it backs right into the parking lot.

    Bucatini Caciobufala e Pepe Lazzarella
    Jenna T.

    Wow! The food is incredible. I haven't had good pasta or pizza like that in a while. You can tell that they truly care about their food and what they put in it. It is so high quality. The service was great our server was actually Italian! The prices are a bit on the higher side but it's worth it. 10/10

    Bread appetizer was delish.
    Brandy W.

    Ambiance is there and this feels very much like an Italian restaurant we would visit in Italy. We've spent a lot of time there and have yet to feel that immersed in the states. The bread appetizer was perfect to begin and our two pizzas were good, but given my addiction to salt, I needed to add more sodium. We had two pizzas sans cheese (like in Italy) and our kids were big fans there, so it's no surprise they enjoyed it here. No kid menus were offered but with pizza on the menu to share, who needs a kids menu? Much like Italy again! My husband's lasagna was great, too. All around nice experience.

    Emily M.

    Sat at the bar and worked out with the bar server what to order. Took me on a journey of the history of the restaurant (must do) and the menu. Ended up ordering the lasagna; a piece of heaven in your mouth. The dessert selection is great. Everything is authentically Italian. Best part? The beers on tap are all imported straight from Italy. I will dream of the food here tonight and come back tomorrow.

    Diane R.

    I've only been here once, and we shared 2 gigantic meals! I can't remember the names, but I included the pics. I would say they were simple and tasty dishes. We really enjoyed them, but they were not what we are used to in terms of Italian food. The first dish was a lightly, fried pressed chicken with a lemon wedge and potatoes and delicious green salad. The second dish had a variety of meat: steak, chicken, and sausage. It included potatoes that were like chips. I would've preferred the potato wedges that came with the other dish. This restaurant is only the second location in the US. They seem to have lots of locations around the world so I imagine the menu is more tailored to all different palates beyond American ideals of Italian cuisine - so less "sauce and cheese." I'd like to go back to try a pizza and pasta dish!

    Meatball
    Michael B.

    Fantastic lunch! The food was excellent! I had their version of a meatball sandwich and with the pizza dough as the bread...amazing! It was odd that they brought slices and oil but no bread ‍ maybe next time. The service was friendly. The space was pretty empty but very clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be back!

    Helen N.

    When I am craving pizza, I am particularly thinking about the pizza from Fratelli La Bufala. The restaurant has ample parking and did not have a wait time. My friend invited me to try this restaurant out she had an enjoyable experience prior and because I just love good food. We came here at an early afternoon and was able to order the calamari from the happy hour menu, then ordered two different types of pizza. They were both sooo good. I am so happy I have found my favorite restaurant for pizza in Scottsdale

    Fritto Misto
    Raquel A.

    I have been wanting to try Fratelli for weeks, but schedules haven't aligned. We finally made it in yesterday. We will be back! We started with the Frito Misto, which we devoured. My husband absolutely loved the basil cream sauce. The calamari and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were a nice addition. We ate every last bit. For entrees, I went with the Cornetto di bufala, which is described as: Calzone pizza style with fresh and smoked cheese, topped with Prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, arugula and shaved Parmigiano. The arugula and tomatoes are actually on the side, which is fine as I think they probably would have fallen off if they tried to put them in top. The prosciutto and the parmigiana are imported from Italy. No cutting corners with imitation ingredients here. This was delicious and I am looking forward to eating the leftovers for lunch very shortly! The cook on the dough was fantastic and had that great charred flavor you get from a wood fired oven. My husband had the lasagna, and he missed out on leftovers for lunch today because he ate every last bite. I'm surprised he didn't lick the plate. He did give me a bite. It was so flavorful without an overwhelming cheese taste like you get with so many lasagnas. This was so fresh and I only wish I could make one this delicious. We did order dessert to-go. I chose the profiteroles which was so different than I'd expected, but absolutely delicious. The rich chocolate and the Italian cream covering the choux puffs - oh my! I can almost still taste it. My husband chose the cannolis, which are his go-to and he was in heaven. Service was excellent! Our server was telling us that yesterday was her last shift before she returns home to Italy. But she assured us she'd be back in September, and we promised we'd be back to see her. If you are anywhere near Scottsdale, add this place to your list. You will not be disappointed!

    Outside
    Kelly B.

    I was intrigued by this restaurant after I saw a review in a local online news article that mentioned that this was the second US location of a southern Italian restaurant that has multiple locations in Italy and serves authentic Neapolitan pizzas. I went for lunch and had a really tasty pizza! I ordered the Margherita di Bufala DOP, which was perfect. Great flavor, just the right amount of olive oil and marinara to balance out the cheese, and perfect crust. My husband started off with a delicious cappuccino (was well balanced and not bitter or too acidic) and ordered the Ripieno calzone and the Rigatoni pasta, both of which were also very good. One thing we noted here is that there were several people speaking Italian in the restaurant. I guess that is a good sign if this is where the Italian people like to eat! We sat outside on the patio, which is spacious and did not get too hot because of misters and a nice breeze.

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    The service is so wonderful and the food reminds me of New York and Italy! So many great dishes on the menu it's hard to just pick one!!

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