Élephante Scottsdale

Hidden gem in scottsdale, arizona, wonderful ✨️ ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food was overpriced and was not good at all. The only thing that was delicious to everyone at our table was the whipped eggplant. It was amazing! I would not go there to eat again but the atmosphere is beautiful and I would most likely come back to hang out at the bar. Lots of good-looking people there of all ages. 😎🔥😘

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

The food is absolutely delicious, and the drinks are incredible. The attention from the staff is on point, and the dress code really adds to the vibe. The music playlist fits the atmosphere perfectly, and overall everything feels like a solid 10/10, from service to quality.
The only downside is the volume of the music. It’s impossible to have a normal conversation without raising your voice. I was lucky to be seated at an oval table, but if you’re at a rectangular one, it’s hard to hear the person across from you. Also, shortly before leaving, it started to get quite hot inside.
Still, I’d totally recommend it — the vibe, food, and drinks make it worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was awful. Atmosphere was awful. I couldn't understand why people eat here. And then I tasted the food. To die for! No wonder the staff is so snobby, they know people will come back for the food! It's a shame the back of house works so hard for a beautiful experience, to be ruined by the front of house.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 2

We loved the food and the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Newly opened. Recommended to us by a local and it did not disappoint. Quite possibly the best Vodka pasta I have ever had… and I have had a lot. Don’t miss it!! Also shared a margarita pizza, eggplant dip and meatballs. All were delicious. The team were very attentive and helpful and the restaurant brings moody contemporary vibes. One of the best places I’ve eaten in Scottsdale for a long time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We originally didn’t plan to have dinner here but ended up staying after seeing how vibey it was. The place feels like the trendy spot in town—everyone’s dressed up, and it’s buzzing with energy.

It was packed, so we had to queue for a table. The hostess said there were about four tables ahead of us but that turnover was fast, so we decided to wait and grabbed a drink at the bar. It was super busy, so we stood around for a while since there weren’t any seats. About 50 minutes later, our table still wasn’t ready, but our bartender noticed and managed to get us seats when she saw someone settling their bill. We really appreciated that—especially since others who came after us tried to grab the seats too.

In the end, we decided to eat at the bar, and she was amazing the entire time—so patient and attentive despite how slammed she was.

The food was absolutely delicious. The whipped eggplant was a standout—something you don’t often find in the US. The scampi squid ink pasta was fresh and full of flavor, and the chicken was way bigger than expected, cooked perfectly with crispy skin and juicy meat. Super garlicky with just the right amount of spice.

We’ll definitely be back—great food, great vibes, and even better service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great , service was okay and the portion sizes were a bit small for us

Food is wonderful servers are amazing it’s the front desk girls that are very rude with dirty looks unbelievable won’t be going back, please have people up front who love giving great customer service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

The spinach side was excellent, as was the grilled octopus appetizer. Both had a big flavor profile. The tuna tartar was good. Mostly just tuna in a plate with some large crackers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reservation at 8:30 Saturday night
Grabbed some drinks and appetizers at the bar, great service very attentive.
Diner outside on the patio, great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Awesome place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First came the appetizers—Caesar salad and calamari—both sprinkled with clumps of undissolved salt. We tried to brush it off since we were hungry and didn’t want to spoil our lunch, but every bite was overwhelmingly salty. Then came their “signature” French fries, which were so over-fried they were inedible, as hard as rocks and tasting only of burnt oil. Sadly, this turned into one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. Avoid.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

I want to start by saying I rarely give anything less than 5 stars, and I may update this review after future visits. I also understand this is a new restaurant, so there's definitely room to grow.

We arrived during a private party of 60-70 people in the bar area for our friend's 40th birthday celebration. While our server was incredibly sweet, the service wasn't the most attentive - it took nearly 45 minutes just to get our first drinks. However, once they arrived, the cocktails were lovely, and their espresso martini options were absolutely outstanding.

The noise level was quite challenging - it was difficult to hear anyone except the person sitting right next to you. This could have been due to the large private party, but some acoustic treatments in the ceiling might help. I'd love to return for lunch when it's less busy to see if the noise level improves.

Now for the absolute 5-star experience - the food! I'm not typically someone who craves Italian cuisine, but their food was truly out of this world. The whipped eggplant (definitely get the crudités - they're perfectly salted and fabulous) and arancini balls made excellent starters. Their cacio e pepe and vodka pasta were probably some of the best pasta dishes I've ever had in the valley. The Bianco pizza with a squeeze of lime was awesome, and I'm not even a white pizza fan!

While I wanted to give this place 5 stars, the service timing and noise level brought it down just a notch for me. That said, I'm absolutely recommending this restaurant to everyone - the food alone makes it worth the visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5