Tucked into a shopping center at Frank Lloyd Wright and 100th Street, La Torretraa is a little Italian gem you won't want to miss. Derius, the owner, greets you at the door and takes your order himself -- he's warm, funny, and an absolute delight from start to finish. The food is real, old-school homestyle Italian. We ordered the eggplant parm and chicken parm, and Derius kindly split both plates between my husband and me -- a thoughtful touch that made the meal even better. Both dishes were delicious, the salad was fresh and flavorful, and the tiramisu was spot-on. Prices are more than fair for the quality and portion size. If you're craving a home-cooked Italian meal in a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere, La Torretta is the place to go. read more

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It took two weeks to decide to write this review. Why? Because this was my favorite Italian restaurant. Two of us had dinner. I ordered the chicken piccata which came with artichokes and potatoes. I asked for simple piccata, no artichokes and pasta instead of potatoes. The dish looked beautiful upon arrival with a few strands of precious pasta under the chicken cutlets. Glad they were watching my carbs. Disappointing was the flavorless cutlet, unseasoned or under seasoned-- all the same. Tasted like a cutlet taken directly from the supermarket package egged and floured. The end. I swirled the capers and lemon sauce to make it palatable but ended up bringing hung it home in the hopes that someone would eat it. I hope this was a one off. As I said before this was my favorite place. Another point during this visit was the service. Sometimes what is intended as dry humor by the service staff lands terribly. Not once but twice. Think before you speak is a good rule. Finally when the service staff hands you a bill $50 higher than your own, a simple sorry goes a long way -- rather than poo pooing it; "oh he rang up the other table that's all he did. Yeah ok. I'll get another bill". Hope the management takesthis review in the manner it was intended. Evaluation and Improvement. read more

I always hate when people say hidden treasure or best kept secret but it totally applies here. The food is amazing but most people would never know it's here. For those that do come in they will be blown away by the food and service. The decor not so much, but what do you prefer a beautiful restaurant with microwave food or a clean no frills restaurant with truly legit fresh made food. read more

Popped in here to use a gift card and was warmly welcomed by Darius such a sweet disposition! Great service right out the gate! Yum was also a lovely help and very attentive. Great start! The calamari was fresh and juicy. Not fried, arrived in a tomato-based sauce. I might have preferred a bit less sauce but still very good and unique. I love that they offered a half portion of Caesar salad. Even their half was geous generous! The escargot came out piping hot, literally sizzling and smelled fabulous! I added a bit of salt for my taste but otherwise great! Prefectly tender and the accompany toast was just soft enough while still a touch of crisp. I appreciated that the bread wasn't too crunchy. Finally I ended the evening with the sea bass and side of shrimp and lobster ravioli! The ravioli was to die for! So succulent and flavorful! Did not feel heavy or rich. The fish was tender and flaky, a bit fishier tasting than I expected but I don't usually get sea bass so this might be to be expected. The sauce the dish lay in with capers was absolutely delicious. Loved the tart, light accent with artichoke! The veggies were perfectly prepared, soft and also flavored nicely. The food was very good here! Menu had excellent variety, portions and creativity were great, service and personality were A+! read more

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Great little Italian place in North Scottsdale! Took my mom and 6yr old. We had some yummy chicken dishes! I asked for blackened chicken and it was delicious! They also serve you bread that was pretty yummy! Definitely recommend! The wait staff were excellent. read more

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First time at La Torretta and it was excellent. We didn't have a reservation and just walked in. They were fully booked but still managed to make room for us - so definitely recommend reservations. Our waiter was great and walked us through the menu, which is super customizable with different pasta and sauce options. We started with a Caesar salad that came out perfectly cold and crisp. The food followed soon after and was hot, fresh, and so flavorful. The chicken Milanese pesto was outstanding, and we split the lobster & shrimp ravioli, which was just as good. Already planning to make a reservation to come back ASAP! read more

This unassuming restaurant located in a quiescent plaza is packed full of great food and amiable service. Entrees are generally $20-$40. The service, the professional attire, and the fancy decor give off the ambiance of a fine dining restaurant without the hassle of having to dress up in a suit in the hot weather. What surprised me the most was instead of getting small servings, we got huge servings. It was amazing. I tried out their lasagna and cheesecake. I couldn't even finish it all. The complimentary bread rolls were great too. The cheesecake was twice as big as other restaurants and the fruit that came with it was simply divine. The only part of my meal that I felt was average were the carrots that came with the lasagna. Overall, the food and service were fantastic. My entree and dessert came out to $46.98 (includes tax and tip) read more

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Fantastic!! Small intimate setting g with amazing fresh Italian food. Plan on being a regular.

This restaurant is fantastic. Simply fantastic. There are only 12 tables. The service is outstanding. Some of the best pasta that we have ever had. You can try walking in, but most likely you will need a reservation. read more

Food was 10+! Service excellent. Staff was very attentive ambiance was stunning. They take reservations, read more

Greeted immediately after walking through the front door by the owner (Darius) and seated promptly. Darius was very welcoming and friendly, making my wife and I feel right at home. First-time visitors, as we moved from Scottsdale to Seattle a couple years ago... Darius brought rolls (that were wonderful - hot and fresh) and water to our table within minutes and shared the evening's specials - - although I love anything lobster, we needed a Chicken Marsala and Genovese "fix." The Caesar side salad was large, so he offered to split it for us, and because I like anchovies he had them served on my half only. Crisp, fresh, cold lettuce with just the right amount of dressing and Parmesan. The entrees are large - bring your appetite. The chicken on both entrees was pounded thin and the sauces were to die for. Lots of veggies too, and the roasted potatoes had a nice crust on them. Scottsdale has a lot of restaurants, but not many GOOD Italian...you will not be disappointed at La Torretta. Great, modern ambiance with a nice bar too. read more

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Incredible food, incredible atmosphere, the owners are amazing! Portions were big, prices were great. Will be back again and again!!

Fantastic food, atmosphere is the best service with wonderful staff. New York taste and authenticity. Cheesecake is always the best dessert!

Our dinners have been excellent every time we dine there. Service is excellent even when busy. The owner and Chris tend the bar. It would be easier for waitstaff if they had a dedicated bartender. You can sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail/beer (usually a game on). Ambiance for dinner is very nice, white table cloths and very nice place settings. Priced very well. Food is delicious. Sharon A read more

Had a fabulous meal here recently with friends. This was our first time at La Torretta, and we really enjoyed the wonderful service and comfortable atmosphere of the restaurant. Darius is a great host and we look forward to visiting again. read more

La Torretta Ristorante - Chicken Marsala. - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Nestled in a Scottsdale plaza, my sister and I had a wonderful dinner at La Torretta. We were served dinner by the owner Dureas, I had delicious sea bass with lobster ravioli while my sister enjoyed the beef bolognese. The service was personable and the atmosphere classy but comfortable enough for a casual meal. read more

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Wonderful food and service! Never disappointed. We shared a caprese which was split by the kitchen, and a bottle of Paso Robles Cabernet. We had the Veal Ptarmigan and the nightly special of Seabass with two shrimp and lobster ravioli. The service was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

I first visited La Torretta in October 2021, when visiting my mom, who was hospitalized with viral encephalitis brought on by West Nile. So after a long stressful week, it was great to relax with family and have a nice meal. The food ended up being really great and leftovers fed me into the next day. From 2023 onwards, I've spent more time in Scottsdale and been to their new restaurant several times and carried food out three times. I realized early on that they actually make everything fresh. There's an actual chef who cares about what is set in front of you. And while you're waiting, their wine list is good and the bar options are decent (vodka) to very good (bourbons). Favorites include the Smoked Chicken Pasta, Lasagna, Chicken Parm and their incredible Bolognese, which is the equal of any I've had in NYC where I'm originally from. Loved the Caesar the time I had it. Cheesecake, which I usually find too sweet, is done perfectly here. The owner, Darius, and his staff are always fun. Service is impeccable and comes with good humor. If you read a bad review, I'd suggest ignoring it. Any restaurant can have an off night for all kinds of reasons. But this place is consistent. And truly good. Forget the big chains. You will not find better Italian food in the Phoenix area unless you can make it yourself. read more

La Torretta Ristorante - Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan with Penne and Mixed Vegetables, Chocolate Cake and warm rolls. - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

If you're in Scottsdale and miss this place you will miss the best Italian food in the metro area. Small restaurant with 10 tables, reservations are a must! Casual atmosphere, friendly service and wonderful food. They will also make your favorite dish if it is not on the menu and they have the ingredients. Don't miss this great neighborhood restaurant. read more

One of the best -- the food is phenomenal, the meatball app in spicy tomato sauce was delicious; the chicken parm a huge portion, high quality chicken that could be practically cut with a fork and full of delicious flavors, as good, if not better, than any Italian restaurant in NY; and my friend also loved the pasta special he ordered. But what makes this place even more exceptional is the service. Our water cups never got empty, our iced teas always being refilled. Our waiter is also the owner of the restaurant and what a nice, friendly person who you can tell is 100% focused on customer service and making guests feel welcome and ensuring they have a great experience at his restaurant. In fact, most guests he welcomed by name at the door. The restaurant is pretty small, so make a reservation in advance but you will be glad you did. read more

Exceptional service, delicious authentic Italian food in an intimate setting. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend this restaurant. We had the Pasta Reza and Gnocchi and both were very good and with great service. Recommend making a reservation, it is a small restaurant with 8-10 tables and about 12 seats at the bar. Looking forward to going back and trying a few more dishes. read more

La Torretta Ristorante - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We and another couple booked a table last week. I had escargot which I shared with the others to try. We went on to have a variety of incredible dishes. I was particularly fond of my mushroom ravioli. Regrettably we were too full to sample the tempting desserts. We enjoyed talking to the owner as he was very entertaining. We highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Be sure to make a reservation as the dining area is very small. read more

Great service, huge portions and local! It's small, so recommend reservations. I love their Eggplant Parmigiana isn't breaded, especially since I'm GF. I can still enjoy it. read more

Food, service, ambiance, everything! We love La Torreta and so do our out off town guests ! read more

It's nice to have a family run restaurant with all of the restaurant group places around. It's clear that they care and want to do a good job. The bread service was very good with fluffy ciabatta and plenty of butter. They made chicken francese for me even though it was not on the menu. Our tablemates had chicken Parmesan, salmon penne and smoked chicken rigatoni - they all liked their dishes as did I. The cheesecake for dessert was very smooth and light even though it was a very large piece. There are a few things that would help this become a much more desirable choice: 1. Add some warmth to the venue. It is very sterile with fluorescent looking lights, big open spaces between tables and a bar that reminds one of a sushi restaurant. It just doesn't feel homey at all. Some warm lighting and not white paint would do wonders. Although the owner doesn't like a crowded room or adding more tables, patrons prefer the cozy feeling of a place that looks more intimate. It looks like they can't afford more tables the way it is set up now. 2. They need to season the calamari with some salt and they were a tad too chewy as well. 3. The marinara sauce was watery and lacked richness. 4. Add cocktails being available (and the price) on the menu. 5. Clear the empty tables of their dirty dishes much more quickly - it feels gross sitting next to an uncleared table. read more

Great evening here. The food, service, and friendly atmosphere and all. Darius the owner really has his hands on his pride and joy. We are deaf and he really could communicate with us. We had lasagna and veal marsala. Wonderful and plentiful. We will be back! read more

NOTE:I rarely write reviews, only for the VERY GOOD or Very Bad establishments, Mediocre takes care of itself. This is a well established local Italian Restaurant new to this location. The food and service are excellent. The prices are very reasonable, so it is guaranteed you will need a reservation. Everyone we take there is pleased. You will enjoy it too! read more

Small, intimate dining. Personable owner. Well-prepared traditional dishes. Attractively decorated.

Enjoted a delicious New Years dinner here with good social distancing. The chicken parm was among the top 5, nicely thinly pounded and had great marinara sauce. The bread was also very addictive Watch out. Also delicious was the fried ravioli, the smoked chicken pasta and the wine. read more

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Service was very nice! Traditional Italian food, a bit pricey, food is decent. Came here for dinner one night, restaurant was not busy at all. We were able to get a table immediately. Our server came over immediately and was very nice and friendly. He gave us some recommendations on the menu. We ordered a whole bunch of stuff to share. They definitely do serve escargot here so we couldn't resist. It came out pretty fast and super buttery. The salad was so so. The beef ravioli was probably the best item we ordered, flavor was good not too much but not too light. The eggplant Parmesan was decent, could use a little bit more flavor. Big portion sizes, we had plenty of leftover. Service was very attentive. Overall it was a nice meal although the prices were a bit high. read more

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We were brought here by our friends as they were raving about the food. We were served by the owner who was awesome. I had the eggplant after chatting with him and it was awesome. Being Italian I had to try the meatballs, they were also very good. read more

Loved it! - Stuffed Shells special was delicious tonight. Service was attentive and excellent. We all enjoyed our meals. The eggplant Parm was also a hit. We ordered cheesecake, cappuccino and cannoli's for dessert. OMG! Delicious. Highly recommend. Atmosphere is minimalist with sparse furnishings as Conversation and Cuisine stand out more prominently against the backdrop of simplicity read more

La Torretta Ristorante - Stuffed Shells Special - stuffed with sausage & spinach - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

La Torretta is great! We are pasta lovers, and have enjoyed several of the menu items as well as the specials. Darius and Tom are both courteous, patient, knowledgeable... and funny. We notice that they are the only serving staff, so we're prepared to be patient if we've chosen to dine during the busy time. They are quick to offer suggestions, mix and match of pastas and sauces, etc. Everyone from our neighbors to grandkids have raved about the yummy food and great service. read more

La Torretta Ristorante - Caesar salad, warm bread, and tasty Manhattan to start the meal. - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Darius was fun, witty and sarcastic, I loved it. Our food was amazing. My husband ordered the Bolognese with spaghetti, sausage, and meatballs. I let Darius figure out what I wanted to eat, lol. He had the chef prepare a dish that consisted of penne pasta, sausage, chicken with a spicy tomato sauce, it was fabulous! We had no complaints about this amazing adventure of flavors. I do you have to mention Chaz, I loved his interaction with people he was so appreciative and kind. I WOULD recommend. read more

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It's a pleasure to write such a great review. This was our first time visiting and we enjoyed the entire experience. Darrius (sp?) attended to us immediately and was consistently great throughout our dinner. We noticed right away the place is quaint and small/ 9 tables + a very good bar for dining. Location is excellent- right off 100th st and FLW in Scottsdale. Variety and prices very reasonable. Wine list not extensive but great variety and reasonably priced. Fresh made pastas and sauces. This is huge. Our salads (house and Caesar) were both great. My wife and I both ordered specials (chicken and a linguine shrimp dish). Arrived to the table piping hot and bursting with flavor. Too much to finish so we took the rest home. We plan on going back soon. Really cannot say enough good about this place and Darius. Make reservations! read more

It has been too long since we dined at La Torretta. We went with another couple to celebrate our anniversaries. We had marvelous dinners. Warning: the pasta Bolognese is HUGE. The owner is very engaging and a good time was had by all read more

What a great place. The service and attention to detail is spot on. The food was excellent. The accommodation for special diet people is terrific. I'll be back read more

This is, unfortunately, the worst Italian restaurant that I have ever eaten at in the Valley. I ordered the salmon. It was too salty to even eat 1/2 of it. I asked for pasta, instead of potatoes. I requested that it be hard. It had the consistency of mashed potatoes. The owner/waiter finally confessed that the pasta was made in advance, probably to save time. I have found this to be common in Scottsdale. S & V Italian does the same. I won't go back there either. The Cheesecake Factory will make it when you order it and how you like it. My friend had the chicken special. He said that it was hard and overcooked. The service was marginal. I wanted some more balsamic vinegar for my appetizer, but I could not get the attention of the owner/waiter, who was on his cell phone. The other waiter helped me out. read more

This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in a strip mall on the corner of 100th St and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and it's a remarkable place. The food here is "off the hook" to quote Guy Fieri. This restaurant is fairly small with a large bar and 7 or 8 tables, and the fare is authentic Italian. I was here for a birthday party last month and I loved the place, but I wanted to come as a single table before I wrote this review. The ambience is romantic and quiet, and we were met at the door by a gentleman who took our umbrella so we didn't have to keep it at our table. The service here is tremendous. Several regulars were greeted with hugs, and my wife and I felt like family even though it was our first time there as a couple. When we were here at the party, we had tried a couple of dishes, and since they were so good, we ordered them again this time. We started with a Caesar salad which we split, and they will provide anchovies upon request (which, of course we did). I had veal Marsala and it was the best I've had anywhere! 4 good sized Medallions of veal, so tender, the mushrooms and Masala, sauce were so good I wanted to lick the plate clean. Thank God for bread, right?. I could have had pasta as a side, but I chose this time to have roasted potatoes and vegetables. Now I'm not much of a vegetable guy, but they were cooked perfectly. They were crisp, yet tender to the bite, and I even ate the carrots! They were perfectly seasoned as well. My wife had Eggplant Parmigiano which she thoroughly enjoyed. She had veggies and pasta for her side. My wife ordered a glass of Riesling, and I wanted something but couldn't decide. Our waiter recommended the Chianti and wow, was that a great choice! I had indicated it was my birthday on our reservation, and they comped me a regular sized dessert (which is also unusual. Most places will put a candle on a cupcake). I had cheesecake which was exceptional, and my wife had Teramisu which I got to taste and it too was wonderful. All I can say is, that I hope not many people see this review otherwise I'll never be able to get a table here again! read more