Excellent food! Hand made pasta! Great service! Very clean! Will return for the next special occasion. read more

Me and my husband were in the area of Scottsdale for the weekend of the 4th , I'm Italian born and raised and everything I Tavel I want to try authentic Italian food , it makes me feel at home. Marcellino is 100% authentic Italian food. I had the polenta con funghi , gnocchi alla Sorrentina, panna cotta and due spritz (one was Hugo spritz), everything was delicious , and gnocchi 100% homemade , we loved everything. The price are okay, I would say a bit pricey but overall that's what you pay to eat good food. The ambience was great and very romantic. If I need to point something out was the of menu dishes , when the server was explain them to us I honestly didn't understand most of them, to many of menu dishes and not explain it very well, i couldn't understand most of them and i thought it because I'm Italian and i lack of some English but my American husband didn't really understand them either. Overall everything was great , the fact that Marcelino is Italian made my dinner even a better experience read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Panna cotta - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

First time here. Very lovely ambiance. The staff is very attentive, from the bartender, to the wait staff. The food, while a bit on the overpriced side, was very good. You can definitely tell everything is house made. I would come back again. I am looking forward to the Italian movie night. read more

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"Eat Like Italiano at Marcellino" Marcellino Ristorante in Scottsdale is one of those places that's clearly popular for a reason. There was a long wait when we arrived but the staff made it pleasant by bringing out free bruschetta while we waited, which was a nice touch. The ambiance is very Italian--warm, charming, and inviting. They also have outdoor seating, which adds to the whole experience. There was live music that night, and it really set the mood without being overwhelming. I tried two of their non-alcoholic drinks: the rosemary mint lemonade and the hibiscus mango--both refreshing and thoughtfully made. My husband went with a lager beer, which paired well with the food. When we ordered, we were asked if we wanted to try their homemade pasta, and once we heard they have squid ink pasta, my husband didn't hesitate. We ordered it, and wow--it was amazing. The pasta was deeply flavorful, loaded with seafood, and served with lobster meat on the side, which took it to another level. We also ordered the Filetto di Malale--pork tenderloin sautéed with tender asparagus and green peppercorns, finished with a bourbon flambé. It was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. For dessert, we had the flaming panna cotta, which was both fun to watch and deliciously sweet. We were also happy to meet the owner-chef, Marcellino Verzino, which made the experience even more special. Overall, this place is absolutely worth visiting if you're looking for authentic Italian dishes here in Arizona. Definitely a spot we would return to. read more

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I went during the winter and everything I had was delicious. Great waiter staff too. I'll definitely go again.

This place was great! I came here for dinner on a Friday night for a work function. Reservations are recommended, if not required. They do have indoor and outdoor seating. Parking was free in nearby parking garages. The inside of the restaurant was so beautiful. A very intimate, dark atmosphere. We tried numerous appetizers, but my favorite was the Bufala mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto. The bread was also nice and warm, served with a really delicious spread. For my dinner entree I tried the filet mignon stuffed tortellini. AMAZING! And very filling. For dessert I tried the tiramisu which did not disappoint. All of our desserts came out flambé style, which was fun. The apple galetta was also yummy. The dishes were not huge, but enough to feel satisfied. I did not leave this place feeling overly full. They also had a great selection of mock tails which were delicious. The rosemary mint lemonade and blueberry lavender ginger were my favorites. They weren't as sweet as I imagined they would be which was nice. A great place for Italian food read more

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We tried Marcellino during the recent holiday season for a date night. The pasta selection was amazing, and we sat on the patio, people-watching, and had a lovely time. All of the menu items we tried were delicious, and it has a classic, swanky vibe which we loved! read more

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OMG after a snafu with the restaurant we originally had reservations, we pivoted to this place. We are in love. It's old school and lovely. Table cloths. Candies. Romantic music. They continually filled water glasses. Fresh home made pasta. Hot toasted bread with a fancy spread that was complimentary. Excellent service. Of and they brought a little table for me to use for my purse. We could not have loved it more! read more

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One of the best truly authentic Italian restaurants we have visited. I highly recommend!

I am surprised the Yelp rating isn't higher. The food, service and ambience are all incredible. And they have great live music on Saturdays. I highly recommend Marcellino Ristorante as it is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Phoenix metro. read more

Walked in by myself without a resy. Was graciously walked over to the bar. Service was awesome. Pear salad was delicious! Perfect with the parm! Also had the Veal Scallopine. Super tender, sucker for anything with Gorgonzola sauce. Writing this before dessert but definitely having some tiramisu! Seemed more neighborly than a lot of touristy places and I appreciated that. read more

One item could be modified to be vegan, but it wasn't very good so overpriced for what it was. Overall, the staff seemed unsure of what could be made vegan probably won't be back. It was an OK experience. read more

Just had one of the top 10 meals of my life. All specials. Everything was really fresh and made in house. Our service was top notch and the wine list was unique and delicious. Staff guided us through their hyper regional wine list that had something for everyone. The ambiance was great and the patio was truly romantic. It was too cold today for us to sit outside, but on a nicer day it would've been amazing. We will be coming back our next time we are in town read more

This restaurant served one of the best meals I have ever had. I travel all over the world and eat in many different countries, and the meal I had here was one of the best. Fresh pasta doesn't begin to explain all the different choices, and you can customize if you want to add or delete an ingredient. The waitstaff was great, a Greek gentleman whose name I can't recall. The dining room is very comfortable. Some restaurants are loud and you can't hear your table mates, but not here, and that was even with a trio playing soft music. My friend and I can't wait to go back and take our families. read more

The food is exceptional truly homemade Italian and our waiter. James was the most fabulous of all.

This has been one of my favorite Italian restaurants since moving here 10 years ago. I only order off their specials menu. They actually bring a plate of their handcrafted pastas over for you to see as the server explains the special dishes. The owners beautiful wife sings on the weekends as well. Great decor and location. read more

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Come for the old school Italian flavors of homemade pasta.Stay for the live music and the lovely patio. Ask for Nello behind the bar. He's strait from Italy. The Ferreri of espresso makers and the very talented chef doing a seasonal menu you can appreciate from the east coast. Not a tourist trap and no bachelorette nonsense in here. You can tell this is a favorite for locals! read more

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I've lived in Scottsdale for 6 years and finally was able to try this restaurant! I would recommend making a reservation, even their bar seating is reserved. We went on a Saturday night and it was extremely busy. There was a live band with a saxophone playing in the background. The service was incredible- our waiter made recommendations based on what we liked and walked us through the menu section by section. Their wine line had an in depth selection of different wines from all over Italy. The food was phenomenal- fresh ingredients and had great flavors. We started with the mussels - we were going to have them in the red sauce but our waiter recommended the garlic wine sauce and it did not disappoint. We ordered two of their special pastas for our entrees. We had one with crumbles of sausage and truffle, the other was a seafood pasta. Both pastas were handmade and light. For dessert, we had the pistachio gelato and it was one of the best gelatos I've had. Highly recommend for a date night, dinner with friends or family meal. read more

We came here on 2/23. They have a large pasta options as well as the home made ones. I ordered sun dried tomato with shrimp and it was good.., The service was good as well as the ambiance read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Sun dried tomato pasta with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Daughters and I enjoyed another scrumptious dinner here. Wonderful, attentive service from Jennifer, as always. My favorite is a plate of their freshly made porticini pasta with lobster in a beautiful light sauce. Desert fav is the frozen lemon sorbet. If you haven't taken home a bottle of their private label olive oil you are missing out!! Daughter had two entries- enjoyed both (half for next day lunch)but sorry, can't remember more than one was a stuffed ravioli and the other a pasta dish with sweet sausage maybe. Ambiance was enhanced this particular night with entertainer playing soft music favorites. read more

Came in on Sunday for food after the art festival. Bartender Brunello was fabulous, knowledgeable, and friendly. Food was beyond delicious as was the wine. I can't wait to come back. read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We sat outside here and the atmosphere was lovely. The prices, however, were just way too high for the food and portion size. The fresh pasta I ordered was good, but not worth over $40. read more

The food here is above average service is pretty good. The decor has been changed. I think I like the old decor better it was more quaint when you get too big he'll lose the acquaintance. read more

Great Italian food near the mall in Scottsdale, parking is a little difficult. Staff excellent we had Luca, and he was entertaining, professional and worked very hard in the private room for us . Thank you Luca! Food was fresh made to order, I loved everything. Wine selection OK, therefore the 4 stars, I wish they had some other bolder choices. All wines from Italy are not so bold so maybe add few wines from other places to your menu. I loved the food so I am highly recommending this place and looking forward to go back for another amazing meal. read more

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The only reason I'm not giving 1 star is because our service was perfect. But the bad started shortly after we ordered dinner when the owner/chef reprimanded our server while standing right next to our table over an entree modification. Super professional. The. When our food came out, 5 of the 11 preople actually enjoyed their food. Chicken was over cooked, pasta was over cooked, sauce was bland and flavorless. Overall was a less than mediocre experience. Someone in the party even said that chef boyardee could've done better. read more

On a 1 to 5 scale, this place is at least an 8! We went last night for my wife's 80th, and the service was immediately friendly from the seating hostess to the waitstaff. The jazz trio was perfect for the dinner ambiance from the bassist's skillful back beat to the exquisite piano riffs, to the singer's silky voice. And the food, each and every bite of each and every dish especially their specialty pastas was so spectacular, that we would have licked our plates. The whole vibe was just as if you walked into a welcoming family's home in Tuscany, and all without the 13 hour plane ride each way. We'll be back and we highly recommend. read more

Their homemade pasta special, Porcini Fettuccine with Porcini flour infused with dried porcini mushrooms, suateed with shiitake mushrooms, and chunks of fresh lobster meat in a white wine butter sauce drizzled with white truffle oil ($52) was SO good that I had a dream about it last night. Yes, THAT good. I dreamt I was vacationing at a beach in Italy when I stumbled upon the restaurant and chef. In my dream, I proceeded to rave to the chef how great his pasta was and that I practically licked my plate. Kept telling him how I cannot stop thinking about it - even days later. Even my SUBCONSCIOUS is begging me to return. That's how powerful my stomach (and this pasta) is. My partner had the lamb chops, which were cooked to medium rare perfection. We shared a Caprese appetizer, as good as you'd expect it. Fresh delicious bread. And ended the night with the the most decadent flourless chocolate cake. Drinks I had included the Vesper (a perfect martini) and Espresso Martini (decaf). All were great. The real cherry on top of a great night was our server, Mike. Funny story is that he's the reason our friends moved to Fountain Hills. They were visiting a year or two ago and he recommended it. (So, huge thank you because now we have friends out here since we moved here from NYC last year ourselves!) Mike was attentive, friendly, and even remembered our friends right away. Even the hostess remembered them and were saying how friendly they are! THAT is how friendly this restaurant is and caring. It is rare to see customer service like this these days so HUGE props! Felt like Cheers where everyone knows your name - and if my dreams (and stomach) have anything to say about it: I'll be a regular here! Apologies in advance to my wallet. I should just get my paycheck directly deposited to them at this point! read more

We loved our experience at Marcellino's. The food was some of the best Italian food I ever had, especially the special pasta with the lobster and the mushrooms. We also loved the spinach salad and polenta. The service was phenomenal. The ambiance was authentic. The music was amazing. We celebrated our anniversary in style! read more

Italian food is my husbands favorite and this is an amazing restaurant and hands down our favorite. The fresh pasta options are exquisite, with the squid ink and seafood being our special splurge. During the holidays were there three times within a couple of weeks. Service is always excellent and we love their bread with eggplant spread. We started with their spinach salad and it is hands down the best spinach salad I have ever had! I ordered the Vongole in the white wine broth and it was so light and flavorful. Husband ordered their veal chop and we split both. Perfection! Chef Marcellino makes a standard menu item special and has great presentation with food that allows you to taste the freshness rather than overwhelm with seasonings. Tonight, Chef's wife, Sima was the vocalist with a very nice trio. They were wonderful to listen to and added to our dining experience... and Sima's energy and joy is always a pleasure. We appreciated that the volume didn't prevent us from being able to hear each other talk like some places. read more

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We had a group of five and tried 5 different dishes. One of the five dishes was OKAY. The broccoli dish tasted like someone sprayed hairspray on it as it left the kitchen. Hardly any flavor in the sauce and all we could taste was the wheat from the noodle. The bread came with a tiny dish of gross red pepper sauce. The service was sub par as well. $700 bottles of wine are not worth a trip for trash pasta. Olive Garden would put this place to shame. Nothing about the pasta dishes were "toothsome." read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The food was quite the experience, I've never had the opportunity to experience real authentic Italian and I was transported with the service and the ambiance of this beautiful location. The staff welcomed us like family and the menu was magical but even more magical was the off the menu chef crafted pastas! Wow will not only recommend but will be a regular visit for family and friends. read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Specialty pasta of the day - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Great food with genuine service. Upscale restaurant that you can feel. Live music weekly that doesn't overpower the atmosphere . The only reasoning giving it 4 stars is because of the high prices. read more

Great dinner as a new try! Super location and menu! Enjoyed everything! It was a first visit, look forward to the next!

Loved how festive everything was on the inside and the white lights in the outside patio. Service is attentive and informative. Housemade pastas we're delicious along with the ragu. There were 9 pastas not on the menu from sun dried tomato to meat stuffed tortelloni to pappardelle to squid ink, etc. paired beautifully with lamb ragu or scallops and shrimp, etc. we also had tiramisu along with port, Prosecco and martini. It's definitely a splurge type of meal. For the 3 of us it was over $300 because the pappardelle and tortelloni were $50+ each. If you want to treat yourself, this is the place to go. read more

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Great old school Italian spot in downtown Scottsdale. Sat at the bar and our bartender Antonello was incredible. We had the seafood pasta as well as the mushroom pasta, great wine, great time, and would recommend to anyone.... read more

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Great food and service ! Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the seafood was over cooked and the ambience was like 1990s. The ambience is very dated. Another 2 things that were bothersome were, it was my wife's bday and I brought a cake that they wouldn't allow us to eat . I'm from NYC and have been to some really nice restaurants . I have never heard of this . Lastly my wife and daughter shared a dish that I was charged an extra $2 to split it . Kind of on the fence about returning. read more

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Food was great both nights we went there. The place was clean and the staff was awesome! Not really a fan of the live music as it's hard to hear any conversation going on read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Daily Specials Available - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

First time visit for a special occasion. Cozy restaurant with great ambiance and loved the jazz band. Food and cocktails very enjoyable. Although we did have a situation during dinner where we had to talk to the manager but we were well taken care off. Can't fault their service. Even the chef came out and chatted. read more

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I finally came to Marcellino Ristorante to try the Lunch & Learn series. This takes place every month with the exception of July and August (Chef Marcellino travels back to Italy and Greece during those months). Snagging a reservation for the Lunch & Learn is NOT easy. Regulars tend to reserve these upfront at the start of the year and there are only about 20 seats, so this is one of the hottest tickets in town. Many of the guests recognized each other which gave it a fun vibe. And eating and drinking around 2:00 in the afternoon is a wonderful way to spend a quiet Saturday afternoon in my book! The lunch starts on a Saturday afternoon at 1:00. Chef Marcellino is the host and walks you through what he is preparing step-by-step. For our program, he made pasta alla checcha, tossed with a sauce of fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. This is an Italian specialty that is perfect for the hot months. We also got a decent-sized salad packed with flavor. The complimentary bread was uninspired but no big deal. Everything is fresh and in season and many items are imported from Italy. Indeed, the entire red and white wine list is exclusively comprised of Italian options. He even sells an apron that is made in Italy, not to mention sauces and olive oils. Chef Marcellino is charming and humorous. He has a conversation with the guests during the two-hour experience and you leave feeling like you know him. Honestly, I was impressed with the food and with the prices. Dinner entrees range from $30 to $60 and glasses of quality wine are only $14 (just do a bottle). I had a sparkling rose that was refreshing along with a House Italian red that had a great body. While I have never dined here for dinner, I can't wait to come back! Service was exceptional and the waiters are eager to offer recommendations for wines that would pair with your meal. I can imagine at night that the ambiance is dark and romantic. Real estate-wise, this is probably one of the best spots in Old Town Scottsdale. Definitely check out Marcellino's website. They run special events all the time (movie screenings, special dinners, etc.). Sadly, they don't have Happy Hour but there are plenty of nearby places for that. Marcellino Ristorante is a solid choice for when you are craving serious Italian in an intimate setting. For me, I can't wait to go back and try the Lunch & Learn again once it kicks back off in the fall. Salute! read more

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Stopped in just for dessert and I kept saying... "we need to come back for dinner" There was live music and the ambiance was classic, elegance and romantic. read more

Marcellino Ristorante - Good vibes - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona