Why is this place not packed every weekend?!!!…read more The food is authentic Northern Italian. The Gnocchi was phenomenal. Have to go back for that alone. Had the seafood risotto. Perfectly cooked. The black linguini Friti Di Mari had a slight kick to it. This is our go to place when we have last minute craving for good Italian. The service was above average. Waiter was always there when we needed him, and not hovering over us. Good value for the high quality of the food and service. It's only a couple of blocks off the beaten path, but the music and lighting make it worth the trip every time. Keep up the good work and we look forward to our next meal there.

Good local spot to enjoy some Italian food. Bartender was great and the atmosphere was good, could…read moreuse a little update but it didn't affect the food. I enjoyed the carpaccio to start and had the chicken parm for my main. Both were excellent and the red sauce was fresh and delicious. Enjoy!!!

"Eat Like Italiano at Marcellino"…read more 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.

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

We dined for lunch and it was fabulous. The front desk gal…read moreSavannah was so welcoming and a huge asset to Elephante. The ambiance, food, and service was wonderful. Our server Trinity helped guide us through the menu. I highly recommend Elephante.

We came to Élephante for one of my best friend's bachelorette dinners and it was such a fun spot…read morefor the occasion! The vibes inside were immaculate - moody, trendy, and lively without feeling over the top. It is pretty dark inside, so just something to keep in mind, but overall the ambiance was so good. For food, we ordered the whipped eggplant, vodka pasta, arugula pesto pasta, and chocolate torta for dessert. Everything was delicious. The whipped eggplant was a great starter to share, and both pastas were really flavorful. The chocolate torta was also the perfect dessert to end with. Service was good and the overall experience felt really seamless for a group dinner. I could definitely see this being a great spot for a birthday, bachelorette dinner, girls night, or even a date night. I would definitely return next time I'm in Scottsdale!

My husband and I went out for date night and tried this place for the first time. We were not…read moredisappointed! The service was very quick and the server was prompt. They have bread and pesto for the table and the pesto was the BEST thing i've ever eaten. The bacon wrapped dates were amazing. I am not a fan of dates but these were quite yummy!! The bruschetta was good but I would not order them again, they're very plain. Not in a bad way, but you can get this combo anywhere. The scallops melted in my mouth and they were absolutely delicious. My husband's braised ribs were delicious as well, the mashed potatoes were smooth. We wish we saved room for dessert! Highly recommend for your next date night! We made reservations the morning before and they had availability. I would recommend reservations to secure a table since this place is very popular over the weekend.

Came here for lunch without reservations on a Thursday and it was hopping! Luckily, got a seat at…read morethe bar. Very cool place with good food, vibes and friendly service. We got the meatballs, butternut squash flatbread and a very delish salad. Next time will try to get a reservation!

My husband and I were in the mood for Italian and found this place within walking distance…read moredowntown. It's a really cute restaurant with great vibes, and friendly and excellent service. I ordered the Poblano chicken. I highly recommend it! It has a little kick to it and was super good. My husband ordered the Lobster tortellini and was not a fan of how "soupy" it was. It came in a large bowl and was mostly liquid. He would have preferred some consistency to the meal but said the flavor was good.

didn't have a great first impression due to the hostess's hospitality. When we arrived, she didn't…read moregreet us or say a word--she just waited for her manager to tell her to seat us. When she finally took us to our table, she dropped the menus rather abruptly and walked away, which felt unwelcoming. However, I do want to highlight our server, who completely turned the experience around. He was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Since it was our first time visiting, he made thoughtful recommendations and ensured we had a great dish to enjoy. His service really stood out and made a positive difference in our visit and we will be back

Always a pleasure at DeFalco's! Great food, nice people, and sometimes free cannoli's ;) no…read morecomplaints!

...so I had a business dinner to host and i was planning on making my sauce. Time just didn't…read morepermit so I found my self at De Falco's. Look I'm from the Bronx (little Italy..Arthur Ave) and let's face it I'm a Italian food snob. We found delicious Locatelli cheese (a Grandma Rose staple in our house), beautiful cavatelli's, nice fresh mozzy in the water (caprese salad). I was also impressed to find the nice Cento tomatoes....like I was on Arthur Ave. Really a fabulous store. I also saw really nice sausage....You want something nice italian, they have it.,, the real deal..not fake shit. Also want to thank John who took care of us...totally five stars. You have a customer for life. Molte grazie!!!!

Absolutely delicious pasta and pizza!! The restaurant was…read moreclean and tidy. We ordered 3 different dishes, and we will be going back again soon.

We planned a birthday dinner for my friend's 40th before heading out to the bars, and this place…read morewas perfect. It's big and has clearly been around for years. We made a reservation ahead of time and had a table ready for us on the outdoor patio. We went on a Friday and could instantly tell this place is legit. The ambiance isn't modern it's more home-style but honestly, who cares when the food is this good? The service was excellent and incredibly fast. We were on a bit of a time crunch, and they helped us wrap everything up right on schedule. For drinks, I ordered a Cosmo and oh my one of the best cocktails I've had. The flavor was perfectly balanced and so smooth. For appetizers, we tried Emma's dumplings, beet salad, Brussels sprouts, and burrata. They started us off with house-made bread and homemade butter, I could eat that all day. So good! We were pleasantly surprised by the amazing vegetarian options. The Brussels sprouts, beet salad, and Emma's dumplings were definite winners each dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. For mains, we ordered the penne vodka. I had high expectations, and while it was good, it was more on the average side compared to everything else. And finally the butter cake for dessert absolutely knocked it out of the park. You could literally taste the butter in every bite, Unreal. Pricing is very reasonable, and overall the service and food were beyond exceptional. We'll definitely be back!

Food is Delicious Service is outstanding…read more Ambiance is perfect It is the best Italian food in Scottsdale. I love going there because it is a perfect size restaurant. I don't live in Arizona but Franco's is the first restaurant we go to when we are there.

For somewhere around 30 years I have been enjoying Franco's in his various locations. Never a…read moredisappointment. Now living on the east coast, Franco's is a must stop for every trip to Scottsdale.

A great spot with great food and service. I think it would be a great date night spot. The service…read morewas great. Our waiter was very nice and funny. Is it the best Italian food I've had? No, but it was very good. Definitely a traditional Italian cuisine. Over all, I would recommend if you love great semi-laid back vibes and great food.

We came to DiMaggios to celebrate my birthday with a party of 4 and this is easily one of the best…read moreItalian restaurants in Phoenix. This restaurant is very intimate and full of many authentic Italian dishes. There is no bad dish here, but my absolute favorites were the meatball for appetizer and barolo short rib pasta for entree. One of the only downsides to this restaurant is that it's smaller and not many tables compared to traditional restaurants, so the only way you're going to eat here is getting a reservation which can sometimes require up to 1-2 weeks in advance depending on the weekend. If you're lucky enough to get a resy here, then you'll be extremely happy with your experience because it's definitely worth it.

My Italian friend recommended Uncle Sal's as an authentic Italian spot -- so I had to go on that…read morerecommendation and I definitely thought the food was good. I did go on a first date here and maybe not as romantic as I would have liked -- much more of a family vibe -- or in the bar area was all about sports. It wasn't too loud so that was good since we were doing a lot of talking, LOL. It was a Saturday night and my date had made a reservation but it looked like we could have easily gotten a table without one. There is a parking lot but couldn't tell if it was easy parking because we took an Uber since we were drinkiing. I started with an espresso martini and I would give it a 4/10 -- I think the espresso used was low quality because it wasn't my favorite. My date got a whiskey old fashioned and he liked it. Service was pretty good -- it was a busy Saturday night. I wanted to order a glass of wine with my meal but the server was gone for some time so my date had to flag her down. I ordered the halibut with crab on top and the server recommended a white wine to pair -- I thought it was an usual suggestion but went with it -- she didn't even suggest which white - so I went with a Sav Blanc and it was actually quite good -- I didn't catch the name. We started with some shrimp cocktail and that was pretty good, sauce was tasty. The halibut was actually quite good and cooked to perfection - the crab on top was really good too -- it came on a bed of linguini which was too much -- I didn't really eat that. My date had the filet special with a lobster sauce -- it looked really rich and the portion was huge! He couldn't even eat it all. Overall I enjoyed my meal, I was quite full when we left, LOL! I didn't catch how much the total cost was but I think it had to have been at least $200 -- so definitely some dough will be dropped! But for a special occasion it is worth it.

My friends and I had an amazing time here. Our server was Emily and she was so pleasant and…read moreattentive. She really made our dinner an enjoyable one. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and they brought us some garlic bread. The bread is delicious and a great start. For an appetizer we went with the Oysters Rockefeller which our party of 6 loved. Entrees come with a soup or Sal's house salad. I liked the salad, nice presentation. I had the Chicken Piccata which is my usual go to and it didn't disappoint. It came with a side of green beans, which happens to also be my favorite. My BF enjoyed his Veal Parmigiana. Everyone enjoyed their food. I liked the atmosphere, nice wood decor and being dimly lit adds a sophisticated but still casual vibe. They also have a cool bar area, nice bartenders. We definitely will be back when in town.