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    Pizzeria Virtu

    4.5 (163 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Italian, Pizza
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Burrata
    Matt S.

    Had a great experience at Pizzeria Virtu, this was the best dinner I had during my weekend trip to Scottsdale. There were three of us and we ordered the Calabrese, Diamante, and Burrata and all were great. We liked the Calabrese the best. The staff was friendly and the vibe was nice and calm and cozy.

    Espresso martini
    Sylvia C.

    My husband and I saw an episode of Check Please! and this was one of the restaurants that was featured on that show. It looked so good that my husband and I made reservations immediately and decided to take my brother there for an early dinner. We loved the atmosphere and the service was outstanding. I ordered one of the white pizzas and it had prosciutto mozzarella, garlic, and spicy sausage and it was delicious! My husband had the pork chop, which was huge! They pounded it down until the pork chop was very thin and then they fried it and topped it with a Sunday sauce and mozzarella cheese! My husband loved it! My brother had some sort of pasta with a vodka sauce and that was outstanding! We started the meal with an appetizer of meatballs. They were so tender and flavorful and huge! It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this place!

    Cannoli
    Asa P.

    A double invite brought me to Pizzeria Virtù for an unforgettable media night experience, where the art of true Napoletana pizza takes center stage. Chef Gio has crafted a menu that's both simple and elevated- every bite rooted in tradition, bursting with fresh ingredients, and echoing the flavors of Italy right here in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. It's giving: wood-fired perfection, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and flavors your taste buds won't soon forget.

    Peach arugula salad
    Carin G.

    The moment we walked in, we were greeted by a wonderful staff. The energy of the place was vibrant and Happy loved the music in the decor. Our waiter Jacob was probably one of the best waiters I've had in all my worldly travel. He was kind ,attentive, and a master at his craft. We started with two beautiful salads the watermelon salsa with whipped ricotta cheese was outstanding and the peach grape candied, walnuts,and chèvre was outstanding! The main attraction of the pizza was perfect. I highly recommend this establishment for business dining ,date nights and family gatherings. Every staff member was lovely. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    Exterior
    Manish C.

    Pizzeria Virtu, like many pizza spots in the Scottsdale area, specializes in wood-fired pizza using high quality ingredients. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, it's more of a cozy upscale spot that gives off European eatery vibes rather than a typical pizzeria. They have both indoor and outdoor seating like many places in Old Town. If you're like me with simple and more traditional pizza tastes, you might need to look up some of the ingredients in the pizza descriptions online or ask your server. Luckily, we had an extremely kind server who gave us a "fancy pizza ingredients for dummies" type of overview and let us know what "scamorza" is (a semi-soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk that's pretty similar to mozzarella cheese, but firmer and with less moisture). As their specialty is wood-fired pizzas, we went with the standard margherita pizza and decided to be a bit bold with the Affumicata pizza (with charred tomato, smoked scamorza, roasted garlic, and basil). I preferred the margherita pizza more while the Affumicata pizza was an absolute hit with my dining companions. While wood-fired generally isn't in my wheelhouse for styles of preferred pizza, both pizzas were extremely high quality and flavorful, as you could really savor the quality of the dough, cheese, and other ingredients with each bite. It was probably one of my freshest tasting pizza experiences since visiting Italy. Service was extremely friendly throughout the meal and it was a treat to have a view of the chef masterfully rotating the pizza in the wood-fired oven. I'd definitely return and would recommend a visit to Pizzeria Virtu to others for a high quality wood-fired pizza experience in Scottsdale.

    Lucania (sausage, mushroom, balsamic onions) and classic Margherita
    Alexandra M.

    Can I give 10 stars??? We attended a dinner at another location where Chef Gio was featured. Once we tried his food, we just had to find this place. Look - I love pizza - all kinds of pizza - but this was just.... Beyond expectations. The atmosphere, service and food are top notch. Intimate space allowing you to savor the sights and smells before anything even touches your lips. I wanted to eat slowly - savor every bite - but I found myself unable to resist the temptation and finished off almost a whole pie by myself. I don't recommend you try this - I'm telling you that you NEED this pizza - run (don't walk) to try it out!

    Lucania, Old Fashioned and cant remember the name of my drink
    Lien S.

    Came here around 6pm on Wednesday after grabbing appetizers and drinks elsewhere cuz we were craving pizza. It wasn't too busy at the time. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails and a pizza. Our bartender was pretty cool and chatted with us. Everyone in there was friendly, even the guests sitting next to us! Our order: Old Fashioned Cocktail similar to Gianna Lucania pizza We usually go for Margherita pizza but went with something different this time. We both liked the flavor of the Lucania! I normally like my pizzas saucy but for a thin crust, this amount was good. The cocktail that was made for me was good. They weren't able to sub the liquor in one of the drinks on the menu since it was a premade batch but he said he could make something similar. Chill spot! I would come back again and try the Margherita next time

    Outside patio area
    Tim S.

    Came here again last night as a date night before I headed overseas for meetings for a week. Had the meatballs and the buffala & prosciutto appetizers - both delicious and very well presented. Shared a wood fired pizza and a bottle Italian red wine.. was all perfect. Olive oil cake for dessert. Service was amazing and now the heat is lower at night, we enjoyed sitting out on the patio. Definitely a great spot with authentic quinine and great service. Don't expect a huge selection of options on the menu - these are well curated and thought out dishes that are masterfully prepared cooked. Do yourself a favor- just go!

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    Ziad S.

    Delicious Napoleon style pizza and pasta in old town. Margherita pizza and Pizzeria virtu 5/5 Delicious Napoleon style pizza and pasta in old town. Margherita pizza and pastaciutta is some of the best we've tried in Arizona. The restaurant has a quaint feel but a beautiful outdoor patio. Have been here 2x and fantastic flavors and service both times. Definitely recommend is some of the best we've tried in Arizona. The restaurant has a quaint feel but a beautiful outdoor patio. Have been here 2x and fantastic flavors and service both times. Definitely recommend

    This Burrata dish was phenomenal!  (11/23/2024)
    Gwen W.

    A nice Italian pizza/pasta restaurant in Old Scottsdale. Small inside with a cute bar, and great outdoor patio seating. Each table has its own heating lamp tilted toward the table guests, which was nice and gave off just the right amount of heat to keep us warm but not hot. The menu is very short and succinct: A curated list of starters, 4-5 olive oil based pizzas and about the same number of red sauce pizzas; a few pasta dishes. Full bar using higher quality liquor, too. Our party of three started with their Bruschetta app, and it was very good. The tomatoes were fresh, great flavor (not tarty!). The roasted garlic cloves and almond slivers went so well. Wish the baguette were warmer (fresher out of the oven), but it wasn't too bad. The five stars is for their Burrata starter dish. It was phenominal. The. Best. Burrata. I've. Had. To. Date. The inside was creamy and not runny and paired perfectly with the prosciutto and figs they braise in a sweet red wine sauce. I could easily eat this protein-packed dish three times a day for the foreseeable future, the flavor profile was that decadent. We all shared two pizzas, Milano and Patate, and both were excellent. Wood fired, thin base with airy and flavorful crust, delicious toppings on olive oil (I'm not much for tomato/red sauce). Each had great flavor profiles. A heads-up: Parking in Old Scottsdale can be a bit tricky on weekends, so make sure you account for extra time looking for street parking or free/paying lots. We spent about 10-15 minutes driving around, so know your options.

    Torta - olive oil cake topped with apricots, whipped cream, and marcona almonds
    Miranda N.

    We came in for a late dinner and I immediately loved the vibe. The outdoor seating looked very relaxing for a nice evening out, but I'm glad we actually got seated inside, where it was the perfect balance of lively, cozy, and intimate. We loved our server, Garrett, who was friendly and had great suggestions for food and wine. We got the ragu (rigatoni with pork rib ragu, garlic, basic, and burrata) and the affumicata pizza (charred tomato, smoked scamorza (cheese), garlic, and basil). I thought the ragu was pretty good, but the star of the show was the affumicata pizza. My friend couldn't stop thinking about and talking about it, even after dinner. It was like he had an out of body experience while he was eating it and he savored every last bite. For dessert, we had the torta, which was an olive oil cake, topped with apricots, whipped cream, and marcona almonds - yum! Throughout the dinner, we had a front row view of the guy making the pizzas. He didn't seem rushed at all in making the pizzas, it was like his form of relaxation. The name of the restaurant sounded familiar, so I looked it up. It's by the same owner of Virtu Honest Craft, which is a restaurant in the same area. I would come back and order the pizza.

    Margherita Pizza
    Jason T.

    A nice experience, and a tasty pizza. Was it the best pizza I've ever had, no... but ambiance and service give this restaurant,

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    Great food, great drinks, great ambience and great service! It's a charming place that makes you feel very welcome!

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    Such a good spot for pizza and Italian food! A cozy small location in old town Scottsdale. It is very clean and classy. I would go back!

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    Margarita pizza was excellent! Up there with POMO! And closer to the house so will be back for sure!

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    Ask the Community - Pizzeria Virtu

    Do you have gluten free pizza crust available?

    Unfortunately we're too small to have a gluten free area and execute a true gluten free pizza.

    Does your patio have misters?

    Yes we do!

    Are you vegan friendly?

    We most certainly will accommodate your vegan request as best we can!

    Are you currently open?

    Yes

    Do they have gluten free pizza?

    Unfortunately we do not. I don’t have an area to execute this process. I will certainly try to figure out how we can in the future.

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