Very beautiful ambiance and view to experience our amazing Arizona sunsets. Talavera is only open a few days a week so plan accordingly. We didn't start out so great because we were waiting a bit too long at the table before being acknowledged while other people who came in after us were already hearing specials. When our server did arrive he was very nice! Very good martinis....APPETIZERS.......pan con tomate, noble bread with tomatoes and garlic, fresh ingredients and a strong garlic flavor, I loved it! Then the pan de queso , almost like cheese biscuits AMAZING!!! Good firm texture with a soft center. Lobster tostadas were very small but amazing, lobster, mango, avocado and salmon eggs on a crisp chip, a tad hard to eat but delicious. ENTREE....talavera paella with just about every seafood in it including head on prawns and mussels with a great saffron flavor, then I tasted the 1/2 from a friend at the table good lemon and rosemary flavor. SIDES...mashed potatoes were thick and creamy probably the thickest I ever had, they had a street corn special which was sweet and fresh and a broccoli special that the table was not a fan of had a tart taste and a hint of pork (maybe I didn't listen to what was in it) but it was topped with gigantic pork rinds.....interesting garnish. read more

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Amazing what a well educated chef without ego? Maybe? can do to food. The Iberico Pork JYST as outstanding and just as unique as in the Worlds Oldest Restaurant in Madrid called Botin'. The paella? With authentic pearl rice and amazing seafood (in Arizona? I KNOOOW) The charred octopus perfectly tenderized and prepared. The shrimp Ajillo just like grandpa used to make. The homemade churros and the most amazing cheesecake I've ever had. As a local I will be returning. This may just be the best prepared meal I've had in these years where everyone is a celebrity chef. Keeping the menu RELATABLE is the sign of genius in my opinion. Too many chefs seem to operate on the notion of: If you can't convince them. Confuse them. Well done chef. Oh and my server who has been there 20+ years. Kudos to management. When staff doesn't want to leave..... neither will the client. Thank you. Seriously. read more

Was able to get a chance to eat here with two other friends. The location, decor and ambiance are without a doubt, a full five stars. If you make it here on time for sunset, you will certainly not be disappointed. I feel as though the food is closer to a 3.5-4 star meal. The servers were extremely friendly and able to assist in any way possible. We started the meal with Pan Con Tomate and a selection off the Charcuteria y Queso. Pan Con Tomate - noble bread, heirloom tomato, garlic, Spanish olive oil Spanish Cured Meats & Cheeses - Spanish Chorizo & Manchego Cheese For a light salad and tapas, we enjoyed the Coffee-Roasted Beets salad which was a beautiful dish, Yellowtail dish and the Pulpo a la Plancha. Coffee-Roasted Beets Salad - Vanilla-parsnip purée, rutabaga, fig dandelion greens, valdeon bleu cheese Pulpo a la Plancha - Grilled galician octopus, picon, potato On to the main course, we all enjoyed our own dish. I ordered the 8 oz C.A.B. filet, which was cooked perfectly at medium rare and bursting with flavors. I loved the black garlic, caramelized onion and olive manchego that it was served with. It was a deep rich sauce that was very tasty with the filet. Lastly, finishing with my most favorite part of the meal is dessert. Do yourself a flavor and try one of these two - Flaming Tres Leches or the Cinnamon Churros - oh my heavens, they were both great! read more

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I came to Talavera with a fairly large group for work. Group dinners take time, but this one was on the longer side. I don't think the kitchen could handle us. Overall, cocktails and appetizers were great, but the entrees, at least on our side of the table, were disappointing. The restaurant is beautiful and you get a lovely view during sunset. However, I wouldn't come out of my way to dine here given the slow service and misses on the entrees. If staying at the hotel, I might come for cocktails and snacks, but definitely not for dinner. Our server was friendly and polite - she did a good job trying to keep up with our group. However, drinks took forever between ordering and getting to the table. I would have had another cocktail if it didn't take so long. For appetizers, we had the cheese bread balls, toasted chickpeas, cheese and charcuterie platter, tomato bread. They were all very good and nicely plated - great for sharing too. However, one of our tables got all the appetizers first and the other table didn't get anything until 15 minutes later - food could have been better distributed between the tables in our group. For entrees, I got the seafood paella and my friend got the salmon. The seafood paella was probably one of the worst paella dishes I have had at a restaurant. The seafood was way over cooked, but the rice was a little on the harder side. It also didn't have much saffron or seafood flavor. Another coworker who got the same paella had the same experience, while someone else at the other table liked theirs. It seemed like the kitchen was getting inconsistent. Similarly, we had mixed feelings on the other entrees, like salmon, scallops and steak. They were okay, but nobody was really impressed. Given the prices, I would have expected better quality and consistency. For dessert, we ordered everything to try. I don't remember them all, but they were okay, nothing really stood out. read more

Had dinner outdoors at Talavera a few days back. It ended up being a little too chilly. The food was good and the team of servers that assisted us was quite friendly. It was a nice experience overall but I thought the prices were way too high to come back. We can splurge once in a while but this place was too far and too pricey. Just glad we tried it. Oh, another con for me is that they don't have fountain drinks. They only have tiny bottles. No, thanks. read more

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Terrible service. The food was okay but slow coming but good. Went there for a Saturday night dinner in early January and expecting good food and good service. Instead service was terrible!!! We saw our server maybe 3 time all night and we kept having to flag down other servers. Food took forever to come, no one filled our wine or water glasses. Even after we complained, the service did not improve. We like to stay at the hotel but this is our second bad experience at Talavera. This review would have been a one star but they comped our dinner which was a nice touch. read more

The ambiance was amazing but the main course (their signature paella dish) was not great. I would find an alternate for such an expensive dinner. read more

First of all the vibe of this restraint is truly magnificent. The decor was so well thought out and every detail was considered. A very unique and beautiful spot for dinner. I went for dinner at 5:30 to see the sunset from here and it was truly great. We started with the pane con tomate and then pane de queso, both were very good but definitely recommend the queso over the tomato. Also got the Marcona almonds and cashew dip. These were good but not anything special, definitely similar to what you could get from a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. The fall greens salad was really nice. I also got the octopus which was very good. For 5 people we got the paella verde. When it came out it was definitely smaller than some of the other paellas I have gotten in the past. It ended up being enough though since everyone had the appetizers and a smaller dish. This paella was truly fantastic though. The vegetables and rice were so flavorful, really loved it. For dessert we got the churros which to me were way too fried, but if you're into that then I definitely recommend. read more

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This was such a wonderful dinner experience and I couldn't be happier to write this review. Whether sitting inside or out on the patio, it really seemed as if the seating is perfectly aligned to offer great views of the furthest mountains, city lights, and desert landscape as far as the eye could see. *enjoy a bottle after dinner on the patio with your best pals and appreciate the scenery* The grilled octopus was delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning and not chewy or over cooked. The steak tartare was incredible, so much so that we ate before I remembered to take a picture. I would highly recommend you try it. The heirloom tomatoes are an excellent appetizer and definitely for 2. And let me just say, they PALLELA IS THE WAY-A! I recommend the Mariscos. It has a bit of heat for those like me who do not eat or are not used to a lot of spices. Nonetheless it was fantastic and I felt myself negotiating and reading with just one.more.bite... There's nothing here that you won't love. Enjoy! read more

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One of the most romantic restaurants in Scottsdale at a beautiful, four seasons, five-star resort. The food is absolutely amazing. The octopus that appetizer is delicious beautiful wines, South American style food it's amazing. read more

Absolutely excellent. Ambiance is incredible, with fire side views on the outdoor patio over the entire sonoran valley, also viewable from indoor tables. Highly recommend timing the start of your dinner with the sunset, it's indescribably beautiful. Our server Rachi (I believe that's the spelling) was a divine goddess of a tour guide through the menu, as it can be a bit overwhelming - she knew every ingredient, could describe each nuance and flavor and gave us her recommendations (which we took and highly recommend). She was thoughtful of our groups needs and never tried to up sell or oversell. Really made the experience special. Some must haves to start are the grilled octopus, manchego cheese with Salchichon (they create a chacuterie board), with pan con tomate and pan con queso (gluten free and delicious), add ahi tuna tartare if you love tuna (I hate the fish, but the group sang it's praises). They have a 20 + page wine menu with wines from all over the world, but I recommend choosing a featured Spanish or South American wine to compliment the Latin flavors. They are known for their steak - within our group we had both of the filets, but their seafood is equally special. The scallops stood out as well as the barramundi and salmon - every flavor was perfectly combined. We also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts to share (divine). For dessert sample the homemade churros, homemade olive oil ice cream (I know sounds weird/gross but unreal delicious) and spicy Diablo chocolate cake (also gluten free) to share. If you've ever seen the movie Chocolat, this is how I imagine the chocolate tastes. All I can say in summary is this: enjoy and take your time. Perfect for a long dinner. read more

Two stars for the ambience, otherwise a 1 star experience. Service slow. Food is not good, and, overpriced. I don't mind paying good money for good food but this was horrible. 6 people and not one liked their entrees. The Paella lacked flavor with no saffron and yet they feel its good enough to charge $54. The chicken and pork tasted old. I have had better food at Macayo's. When we talked to the manager he acted dumbfounded and couldn't even address the issues other than saying sorry we were really busy. Not let me take care of your desserts or come back on us. The "normal" response to ensure customers are happy and will return. No thanks. Y'all can keep your Four Seasons front without the food and service to back it up. I will go back to Macayo's. read more

This place for sure has very pleasant ambiance, however, that's where it ends! The food is terrible and overpriced. I am more than happy to pay good price for quality food , but this was garbage. Got for a Paella which included rice with a stinky flavor, some sliced sausages, pork that you couldn't even bite into and a tiny piece of boiled soggy lobster that was utterly tasteless . First and last time here. read more

Another delicious meal at Talavera. This is my second time back post 2020. Excellent service, beautiful views and delicious cuisine. I had the Pan con Tomate, Pulpo (octopus), Raclette Mashed Potatoes, and Berries with Mascarpone. Everything was absolutely amazing especially the mashed potatoes that I couldn't stop eating even though I was already full! I got my dessert and a sangria to go which I enjoyed in the comfort of my room. The berries with passion fruit glaze, mascarpone, and marcona almonds was the perfect light sweet treat. Kudos to the chef and staff for a wonderful evening! read more

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Amongst the premium hotel chains in the USA the Four Seasons ranks pretty high for service and beautiful resort hotels. They also are proud of the restaurants that are part of their properties. The Four Seasons in Scottsdale is a case in point. Recently I have dined there a number of times and I have not been disappointed. The Talavera is a lovely place with a grand view of the valley especially if your seated in their patio which sits a couple of levels higher than the surrounding areas. On my most recent visit (third in three months) I was again positively impressed with the quality of the fare. It was a rather windy evening and we chose to be seated outside near their 12 foot long rectangular fire pit. I had the crusted filet mignon (perfectly cooked to my requirement: medium rare). My dining companions chose the iberico ham preparation and they could not stop talking about it. The service was impeccable. Attentive but not overbearing. I must say that it is a little bit too formal for me but every now and then it's okay. The desserts were outstanding. Certainly a keeper. read more

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For many years Talavera was one of our favorite restaurants in the Valley, especially before it changed to the Spanish theme. Unfortunately, after our dining experience last night, we will not be returning unless some major changes are made. First, the menu was disappointing as there's so few options and very limited--I would say basic and esoteric at the same time. What we ordered was good, but not great. Secondly, It feels like the food quality has dropped. It tasted like the sauces were made with low quality seed oils, like, soybean oil. Maybe they're buying their food from a lower quality food distributor as there are different levels. Where the wheels really fell off was when I ordered a cocktail. I'm very picky about my margaritas. I will only drink them with fresh lime juice, if not, I'll order wine. I specifically made a point (as I always do) to ask if it's made with fresh lime juice. The waiter said yes, but when it arrived I could tell it was not fresh. It had a process taste that I am very sensitive to. While waiting for the waiter to come back the manager stops by to ask how we're doing, and we ask him about the drink. He also says-- yes, it's fresh lime juice. I follow up with, "so it's from fresh limes that were squeezed into my glass or is it a jug of lime juice purchased from a food distributor?" He then tells the truth, and says, oh yes, it's already pre-made. How is that fresh squeezed? They both lied to us about the way the cocktail was prepared. His recovery was fine and he made us new drinks with fresh squeezed limes. However, this is Four Seasons, not Applebees, you can't charge $21 for a margarita and use pre-made processed lime juice and then lie about it-- completely unacceptable! We love Four Seasons and have stayed with them throughout the world. This used to be such a beautiful place, I hope they can reverse course and return to their former glory. read more

We had a dinner at this romantic restaurant. Food and service were great! We ordered the Buffalo and New York Strip w/ Seared Foie Gras, delicious! Steak was cooked just right and the Foie Gras was crispy outside and juicy inside! Will definitely come again!! Services - 7/10 Atmosphere -8/10 Decor - 7/10 Food - 8/10 Price - around $110 for a 3-course meal with a glass of wine, not including the tips. Occasion - date night, family gathering, business dinner, or girls night out. read more

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The atmosphere, food, and service were all amazing! I'm so glad my husband chose this spot to celebrate my birthday. Our server, David, also had great recommendations from drinks all the way to dessert. We will definitely be returning! For my main entree, I got the night's special of 48 hour sous vide lamb shank which was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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The most delicious paella. Addition of pork belly is unique and gives it a special touch!

Very disappointing meal at Talavera. Although we had several people assisting our waitress our meal took over 45 minutes to come out. Perhaps there was a mistake made as the tables around us all received their meal. However our waitress provided no explanation. The food itself was also very disappointing. We had the chicken, salmon, steak and scallops. The chicken was sugar coated with canned tomatoes. Not great. The steak was okay although the olives took over the flavor. My daughter enjoyed the scallops. I would not recommend this restaurant. Our waitress was not helpful and the food was edible at best. read more

Yelp has a dearth of Scottsdale reviews on fine dining. So it stands to reason that places with only a small handful of 4 or 5 star reviews are met with a bit of skepticism. I wasn't too sure what to expect as we headed into Talavera. All I knew was that it was at the Four Seasons, so we could expect it to be pretentious and expensive. But would it be good?? A resounding YES. This place was hands down the best dinner we had our entire 4 days there. My monstrous rib-eye was cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. It did not even need the smattering of gorgonzola butter that came with, I would have easily devoured this beauty all on its natural own. My husband's duo-lamb specialty was eaten with great reverence, and that plate was almost licked clean. A sweet, electric pink prickly pear blended margarita was a nice surprise in a fancy atmosphere that looked like it was made only for expensive wines. Try the Olive bread with the gorgonzola and red pepper spread. Skip the sides if you don't have the room. The ham mac n' cheese was good but I've had better. The charred corn was good, but again, I've made better. Save your appetite for the main event. The view here is simply astounding, there is no other way to say it. See my photo. If you are evening dining, you absolutely must sit outside, hopefully along the glass wall to get the best view of the grounds and valley. My steak was so good that I didn't even save room for dessert, which is virtually unheard of if you know me. Nevertheless, our tireless and friendly waiter presented the check with two little cheesecake bites on a stick covered in a shell of white chocolate. A perfectly sweet end to a fabulous pre-Anniversary dinner. Oh....and the only thing pretentious was the people sitting next to us demanding their wine, proclaiming their unhappiness, and denouncing our extremely harried (yet competent) server. Seriously, again...what is up with all the bitter people vacationing in AZ?? read more

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An insulting experience for my first trip to Talavera. We went to the Xmas brunch, which was quite pricey. Service from Juan was poor, which is not a Four Seasons hallmark. To add insult to injury, after I paid nearly a thousand dollars for our brunch with four adults and one child, I got a call a few hours later accusing us of not paying our bill. Merry Christmas, and what an insult... read more

The Scottsdale dining scene really impressed us during our stay and Talavera was one of the best. The restaurant is beautiful and they have both outdoor patio and indoor seating. They also have a few wine cellar table where they have wine tastings during the week for resort guests, a nice bonus that we made sure to take advantage of. The menu took advantage of local produce and suppliers and we feasted. We started with a few salads, the heirloom tomato and burrata and the goat cheese, beets and arugula. Our salads were both great and the cheese and produce were fantastic. Great starts, but it was the entrees we were really looking forward to. Typically when we go out, it's surf and turf. Seafood for my wife and nice cut for me. So much to choose from on this menu. Duck breast, lamb chops, bone in ribeye....hmmmm. I ended up having the Buffalo tenderloin with smoked bacon and a cherry sauce. I must have made the right choice as this arrived perfectly bloody and juicy and the bacon was so tasty.(mmm bacon) My wife had the tuna and it was very good too. A la carte sides were interesting and we added the charred corn to our feast. The view, service and presentations were all impeccable. Seriously, you are at the FS and it is a treat. They really took great care of us and the other diners (like the couple celebrating their anniversary next to us). Talavera was a treat and a perfect start for our culinary tour of your fine city. read more

Absolutely beautiful place and view. After that, it was disappointing . The food is overpriced and mediocre. The service was also just a bit more than cordial. 1 table sitting at bar arrived at 930 and then were denied a drink at 10:01. Never told about last call. read more

Great ambiance, but overpriced for what it was. For that expensive of a restaurant, we were expecting a more knowledgeable staff...especially regarding wine. Don't tell us it is a good wine because "the label is cool". The Paella was not a real paella...lacked flavor and lacked the saffron base. Such a disappointment. We won't be going back. read more

If you want fantastic views and pretty good service this is definitely a place to come especially if you sit outside we went it was fantastic a little chilly Steven got some blankets for my friends cuz they were too cold never seen that before and that was pretty much how all the service went they were great explaining things about their menu always had drinks filled and kept the table clean this what you expect from a fine dining restaurant now the food it was okay at best start off with octopus it was a little chewy and the sauce they had didn't have much flavor also had Olive dish little disappointed that they weren't warm they were just cold friend had the chorizo and it came with cherry compote I think the cherries were delicious I ordered the Bonine ribeye it was okay little tough seemed like it had no seasoning definitely not worth the money I could get a better one from Texas Roadhouse the the french fries and sauce were too salty and Soggy finished it off with flaming tres leches cake great presentation but the cake and sauce for mediocre probably never go back service is great but the food wasn't read more

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We went wit's fiends fo my Birthday. The wait staff was very inexperienced, and awkward. We ordered the ribeye and scallop dinners to share between my husband and I. The scallops were good, and the ribeye we could hardly cut! I finally gave up and my husband ate some of it. very disappointing! We ordered Prisoner wine blend, that is in the $50 range at the store, it was $ 140.00 a bottle. it is sad the best dessert are the churros. High end pricing. low quality food. read more

One of the top 10 dining experiences I have had. Attentive service. Deliciously prepared foods with unique flavours. Everything was spectacular - from the custom prickly pear cocktail I requested, the way the cod was perfectly cooked, to the intriguing foie gras concoction, which had a foie gras ice cream sandwich, strawberry marshmallow, and foie gras on top of finely diced strawberries. I like this place and would absolutely come back next time I'm in Scottsdale. Emphatically Recommended! read more

Once again, an outstanding and memorable dining experience at Talavera. From the smart wine pairings to the melt in your mouth seabass, my company and I were in complete bliss. Hospitality is their specialty at the Four Seasons and we were treated like VIPs from the minute we walked in the door. We started off with some very unique cocktails in the lounge, the new habanero mescal concoction is definitely not to be missed. I'm a sucker for a dirty martini. The ice cold Titos vodka with the briny blue cheese olives set my whole mood for the night --yah yah yah I was tipsy, don't judge me! We dined on the patio, which in my opinion is the best patio in Arizona. The scenery is beautiful with the mountains and sunset. Nightingales flew around the desert landscape after the sun went down. Precious! The food as usual was beyond perfect. My party tried a bit of everything, but the favorite dishes were the ahi tuna appetizer, the lobster bisque, and of course the heavenly seabass. I dream about this meal during the year, so as much as I would like to stray and try something new for my entree, I have to have the seabass. The buttery potato gnocchi paired with the velvety fish is taken to a whole different level with the crispy, savory shreds of oxtail. Never in my life have I had such a perfect dish--and I've tried everything! We ended the evening with pretty much every dessert on the menu. The hands down favorite here was the vanilla scented marscapone with the hibiscus berries--I WILL FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE THIS. We had a tasting of fine Madeira wine which really sealed the deal. Some strong coffee to sober up and then we sadly ended our evening. Thank you to the amazing team at Talavera. Our server Juan (pronounced like Wyclef Jean) was knowledgeable, funny, and more than accommodating. We were beyond spoiled for our family reunion. On a personal note, my uncle who joined us just beat cancer this last year and was able to travel from Minneapolis to see us for the first time in two years. You made the visit more than special, it was magical. read more

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Not the same restaurant pre-covid. Apparently the chef has moved on to another resort, thus the paella was lacking in flavor. Ours was served with the clams and mussels still closed, so no one is supervising what's coming out of the kitchen. Cocktails are now $20.00 per. Service was good, but not at the level of what you would expect at the Four Seasons...the resort is beautiful and the sunsets are stunning, it's too bad the restaurant can't meet ones expectations. Too bad. read more

The only reason they don't have 1 star is because of the view. Others have said how Talavera is overpriced. That my friends, is a huge understatement. I am a retired businessman who has eaten at many high end restaurants, but Talavera beats them all by far, and in a bad way! My wife and I booked a dinner for Valentine's day. I made sure I booked about a month in advance, just to be sure. We got our reservations, but they kept hounding us to confirm. I've been down that road as well, but usually restaurants will only call me once, or at most twice. Talavera called me 3x to confirm, plus they emailed me to confirm as well! When we got there on time at 6pm, we found them to be only half full, so why the harassing calls to confirm? Then the Price Fix menu....TERRIBLE choices for $125.00 each. I expected the bill to come to around $280 plus tax for us both due to the inevitable add-ons that most restaurants like to sneak in, but we were charged $380 with the tip!!! I checked the bill and found that they added an extra glass of wine for my wife, and I don't drink alcohol at all! the bill came to $380 with the tip!!! We were served meals consisting of mostly radishes! Radishes in the appetizers, and radishes in the entrees....most of which were coated in oil or grease...UGH! Oh, and VERY small portions. The food was terrible!!! I mean it tasted terrible! Unless you have an affinity for radishes. The portions were the most anemic sizes I have ever seen. Now I know why the place was half full, on VALENTINE'S DAY!!! The waiter was ok, but, Fire the chef, Fire the manager, and Fire whomever is making those ridiculous markups. We will never be back there again. There are too many other great restaurants in Scottsdale. read more

I was expecting a great night out with friends. Extremely disappointing. Took for ever to get our table despite reservations. Service was slow. We ordered 3 seafood paellas and one meat. The order was reversed and we had to wait another 30 minutes for the new plates to come back. Two were way too over cooked. Overall the worse paella I have ever had. Two plates stayed untouched as it was flavorless. No chorizo in two out of three. The seafood one was very blend also. My hat off to the manager who tried to help the best he could but what he needs is cooks who know what they are doing. NOT RECOMMENDED. Too bad as the view is awesome. read more

Yum! We were here for Restaurant Week, and the mister was definitely glad he forgot to make reservations elsewhere. Sat down at their last available table outside and noticed a couple near the edge getting ready to leave. We mentioned it to our hostess and were told that we could move momentarily. Awesome! Our table was quickly snatched up as soon as we moved, so their willingness to accommodate us was appreciated. Love their little plate with an assortment of water flavorings. Cucumber, lemon, and lime slices - one of each per guest at the table. Started out with the beet salad. So good! The candied pecans had the perfect amount of cinnamon in the glaze. The mister had the lobster bisque. He was a little disappointed that there wasn't more lobster (only one decently-sized piece in the bowl), but liked it well enough. They took our drink orders before bringing the first course, and when I ordered two different glasses at different times, the server (maybe the somm? A different server than the one who took our orders) knew which courses I had ordered and clarified the foods. Top notch service right there. We added on the beef carpaccio appetizer between the first course and our entrees. It was good, but not quite what I was expecting. Their seven-minute fried egg didn't live up to my expectations. Very little yolk still runny, plus the breading was a little off-putting. I don't like breaded and subsequently fried foods, but the man wasn't sold on it either. Didn't get the hype there. The chive cream was an EXCELLENT compliment, and the mustard was delicious, though a little overpowering. My lamb shank entree was strangely sweet and not what I was looking for, but the farro accompaniment was outstanding. I left meat on the bone, but hoovered all the farro. So good. The beef medallions were spectacular! Perfectly done, tender, and juicy. I was almost regretting not ordering the beef for myself. For dessert, I had ordered the semifreddo, and was served the icebox cake. Not sure if this was a mixup on their part or not, but it was still tasty and I never mentioned anything to the contrary. The grapefruit was a strange choice next to the chocolate and caramel, as the caramel overpowered it, but the cake itself was so tasty it didn't really matter. The frozen yogurt came out with a plentiful serving of gorgeous, fresh berries. Both of us were happy there. The cappuccino after dessert came with cubed sugar, and they allowed us to grab the cup and go walking around the grounds. $150 before tip, with Restaurant Week pricing. I probably would've been happier if I would have spoken up about the lamb, but we'll be back. Great food and excellent service. read more

This is a beautiful place surrounded by the canyons and lucky us, we were right under the Eclipse moon the night we went! There was also some event downstairs at the hotel so we were also able to see how beautiful this venue would be for an event in the future. We sat outside, which was very nice. Started the meal with the Lobster-Corn Bisque, which was just spectacular-burst of flavors! It's one of those dishes where it's just not enough and you don't want it to end. For the second course, I got the Medallion of New York strip loin chorizo mac & cheese, which was good but after the Lobster-corn bisque, it was hard to impress me at this point. Their steak wasn't anything special but it was very tender. The chorizo mac & cheese on the other hand was another "I don't want to finish this" dish. I got the Warm Stonefruit Cobbler cornmeal with honey ice cream for dessert. It was delicious and I finished it even though I was extremely full from my meal. I'll definitely go back to try the other dishes! read more

My husband took me here for our anniversary and the ribeye was by far the best steak I've ever had. We also ordered the garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and they were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be going again, it was amazing! read more

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If I could give this zero stars I would! We went there for the first time and I was very underwhelmed! Our whole party was dissatisfied with their meal and service. I ordered the paella and it was bland and tasteless. We had few appetizers including the queso. I have had better queso in fast food! The only appetizer I did enjoy was the lobster taquitos. We also had desserts and I ordered they cake. It was a thick tarte with very little flavor as well. When the manager came by We told him our first time experience and he shrugged his shoulders and said it's been busy today. When spending $150/person i believe it's fair to expect a higher level of food and service. Needless to say it will not be planning future events there. read more

Talavera - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Fantastic as always. Excellent menu, wine list and service. The queso with chorizo is a must have appetizer! If the weather permits sit outside, if not, one of the coveted tables by the window are perfect, but there is only one two-top available. Avoid the tables by the kitchen entrance. No view and high staff traffic. read more

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Talavera , Four Seasons Resort. The facility is beautiful. The service was mediocre at best, and the entrees were ok. We had a party of 7 and sat at an elevated table where the AC was blowing on all of us. We repeatedly asked for the AC to be turned down. I asked for the manager who never came. The server finally came and said it was turned down and it wasn't. Maybe he thought it was or he was just suggesting that it was which is why we rarely saw him during the dinner.The first wine we requested was unavailable so we bought two bottles of something else. The champagne we had before dinner was great. The deserts were excellent. All in all I would not recommend this as an experience for the price. There are plenty of restaurants in Scottsdale that offer better food and service for the money. read more

I went here on a date for Valentine's Day 2018 and had the four-course tasting menu. The ambience was great (live spanish guitar, spectacular view, cool outdoor fireplace). However, the food was literally awful. There were two options for dinner - seafood paella and a steak dish. The seafood paella seemed as if it sat under a heating lamp for about 3 hours. It was dried out to the extent that the scallop was rubbery like an old shoe and the rice seemed uncooked. The steak dish was only a little better but the steak was far too gristly for a fillet at a fine dining establishment and the potatoes were cold. Our seating was at 8:30, so maybe we were at the tail end of a busy evening which is why the food was of such poor quality. Despite the horrendous food, the atmosphere allowed us to have a great night. In fact, we were even able to joke about the fact that this was the worst $300 meal either of us had ever eaten. read more

Excellent appetizers (gnocchi a real standout) and the steak was incredible. Wine list first rate for good domestic choices and vast internationals also. Only real letdown was the hours in summer, how can a restaurant inside a hotel close down Monday thru Thursday? read more

Talavera - Gnocchi with burrata, morel mushrooms and porcini. Incredible! - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona