50 Best Italian Restaurants in Scottsdale

“Service, Food, Wine, They were the Best............. This is a winner folks.“

“We received a box of croissants as a gift from Andreoli Italian Grocer. The box itself was a masterpiece featuring the acclaimed Chef Giovanni Scorzo, showcasing the delectable items inside. These croissants melt in your mouth like a sweet delight when prepared correctly. If you’re looking for something extraordinary, I highly recommend this as a gift.“

“We visited for lunch today and it was absolutely wonderful! The prices are unbeatable and the quality is outstanding! I’m a big guy and I could not even finish my meal, but it’s going to make for a great night snack tonight lol“

“Delicious food, and desserts.“

“Amazing place!!! True Italian!!!!!“

“Unassuming local joint with super friendly service and large portions of homemade goodness. The best part, BYOB (for a very modest $8 per bottle).

Need to put this on a rotation more frequently. Perfect for a casual night out with Italian comfort food.“

“Love this place! Nice Local, great food and great staff!!“

“The meatball sub was the best I have ever had. Wonderful service and great atmosphere.“

“Wonderful food and the presentation was amazing! Servers were very friendly and make sure you have what you need, even boxed our food for us! Ps save room for dessert the cannolis and the pumpkin cheesecake were delicioussss“

“My husband and I went there for the first time last week and had the most delicious meal! By far my favorite Italian restaurant in the area“

“I love the Italian atmosphere and the Friendly service. The Pizza and Margarita was Fabulous. I recommend this Place 100%“

“Good food! Favorite was the calamari and sauce“

“Amazing food!! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food!!“

“Enjoyed lunch today, from bruschetta to marinara parmigiana everything was delicious. Server Morgan S was friendly and helpful. Worth the trip from east valley!“

“Toscana was a great experience for our party of 6. The ambience was quiet and elegant. The service was excellent and timely. The food was very good and very well prepared. The menu was varied, but a bit limited. The wine and the wine list were excellent. This is a higher end restaurant for Scottsdale and highly recommended.“

“Having dined here several times, I can confidently say this restaurant continues to impress where it matters most — the food. Each visit reaffirms its standing as a place that knows how to deliver bold, authentic flavors and a well-balanced dining experience. On my most recent visit, every dish from our table was spot-on, beautifully prepared, and deeply satisfying. The kitchen remains the restaurant’s strongest asset — consistently turning out vibrant, flavorful plates that celebrate Italian cuisine without pretense. The cocktails arrived promptly and were well-crafted, setting the tone for an enjoyable meal. The wine list deserves a special nod: it offers a thoughtful selection of Italian wines that are both excellent and reasonably priced — a rarity that regulars will appreciate. Ambiance can vary depending on the night. At times, the tables feel a bit tightly packed, and the noise level can climb higher than comfortable. This visit, however, was more balanced — the addition of live music created a warm, convivial atmosphere, and conversation flowed easily. Service, unfortunately, remains the restaurant’s weakest link. Our server spoke so quickly that explanations about the menu were rushed and unclear, and attention throughout the meal was uneven. While this lack of polish doesn’t overshadow the exceptional kitchen, it does detract from what could otherwise be a near-perfect dining experience. In short, come for the food — it’s worth it. The culinary team continues to deliver excellence on the plate, making this a restaurant that earns repeat visits. But with a bit more focus on service refinement, it could elevate from “very good” to truly outstanding. Bottom Line: ⭐ Food: 9/10 – Consistently excellent, authentic, and flavorful 🍷 Drinks: 8.5/10 – Strong cocktails and a well-priced Italian wine list 🎶 Ambiance: 8/10 – Lively, sometimes loud, but charming with live music 💁 Service: 6.5/10 – Rushed and inattentive; room for improvement 💰 Overall Value: 8.5/10 – Excellent food at fair prices Verdict: Go for the cuisine — and hope the service soon matches the kitchen’s brilliance.“

“I just discovered Picazzo's this last week on a visit from Hawaii. Picazzo's is a reason to MOVE to Arizona. Amazing. Absolutely Amazing. Please please open one on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona. If you go incorporated and I could buy your stock I would in a heartbeat. I literally just checked online to find your ticker. LOL. You guys should be everywhere. My favorite place to eat ever. **Coming from a gluten free person with celiacs, I've never been so happy. Also-- my service was amazing, I felt like I was eating at the Mauna Kea Resort the service was so good.“

“Amazing authentic food and great service. 6 out of 5 stars!“

“My husband and I love this place . Everything from the salads, meatballs, pizza, soup is all very good . We travel to AZ very often to watch our daughter play softball. I am very sad and disappointed though. I had a pair of AirPod pros that had fallen out of my purse about a month ago . I didn’t realize this . I pushed the find my device and it said they were at Pomos . Two young men said ohh ya we have them they have been here forever . They descried them to me . I said yes those are mine . Then upon getting them out of the bin discovered they were no longer there . Sad that employees are the only ones with access to lost items therefore it had to be an employee take them . They were a gift from my husband so makes me very sad and disappointed.“

“Our favorite place since moving to Scottsdale! Authentic, charming interior, classy and the food is amazingly delicious! The Management and staff set the tone for the experience of dining here. Rentu (spelling ?) the General Manager delightful and personable and Cody our server for Christmas Eve dinner, superb. 5 stars all the way!“

“Friendly, delicious and timely. I love this place!“

“Omg! Stumbled on this place & seriously AMAZING! Tried the twist ice cream…mind blowing! Got a 4 pack of gluten free muffins & a brownie! Will definitely be back! The best & i mean the kindest, most helpful staff I have ever met! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“incredible food, helpful front desk, the young man was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. I was feeling under the weather so we took our food to go, but would have loved to sit and enjoy food and a glass of wine...next time. noodles were heavenly!!!“

“the Cioppino is to die for!!“

“Excellent drinks, the service was top notch and menu is varied, sophisticated, and delicious.“

“Great food! It was a busy night there, but they had plenty of staff to assist. I bit noisy, but there were 7 of us so the table was long. My sister in law who is of Italian heritage stated it was the best eggplant parmigiana she had ever had! And the focaccia is amazing!!!“

“This place is now hands down our new favorite restaurant in Scottsdale! The service was absolutely impeccable, Kenneth is the most professional and delightful waiter I have ever had in any restaurant. We chose this place to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, and they went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. The manager, Eddie, even sat down and chatted with us for a bit and you can tell he loves what he does and takes pride in his work. We cannot wait to come back again!“

“Great experience and great food! We had the antipasto salad and pizza. A mistake was made on our pizza and they gave us that one for free and brought us the correct pizza. Also ordered a pizza to go. Everything was delicious. Service was outstanding. Will definitely return!“

“I walked in and was greeted by three people all ready to take care of me w/ smiles! The waitress brought me a huge cylinder of filtered water. The personal is like more than a personal pizza(15inches)!
I have food allergies, very professional, my pizza was done within 6-10 minutes. I’m a very picky pizza person and there three other places in the Phoenix surrounding that I go to. This will be the fourth place for Italian, I look forward to trying their other dishes as well. The pizza its self has a wonderful flavor, the spices are delicious, and over all it’s cooked to perfection! My only suggestion is a tad more sauce as I like it to cover, but otherwise 9.5/10 (simple this to correct).
I almost got their flatbread, BUT was told no matter what you have is that it is phenomenal & I believe it!
The atmosphere is as expected for DC Ranch area. The prices are affordable for the lunch menu, night time prices still within affordability. The overall experience is above and beyond; I’m hearing impaired. I was still able to hear my server. That is a plus! Will come back!!“

“Crust is a FABULOUS restaurant to go to,! We used to just go EVERY Friday to start our weekends however, we have now progressed to Sundays and throughout the week as well! The food is ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY Delicious! THE New dishes that are added to the menus are AMAZING,!! THE BEST Part IS...the staff, the managers as well as the wait staff are AMAZING!! THEY ARE OVERLY FRIENDLY AND JUST SIMPLY AWESOME!! As I stated before,the food is prepared to your liking in a DELICIOUS AND FABULOUS MANNER!! WE HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Crust....infact ALL THE Locations ARE GREAT!! WE TRY to visit all of the locations.....Each one is different, however the food is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING AND PLEASANT AND INVITING. WE LOVE CRUST And ALWAYS LEAVE WITH A SMILE ON OUR FACE AND TOTALLY SATISFIED!!“

“Food and service are awesome.“

“Enjoyed an amazing meal with Melonie serving amazing food and Hall wine“

“omgoodness!! stopped in tonight for a late birthday dinner and food was AMAZING! Started with the strawberry salad, husband had Chicken scallopini, I had chicken carbonara. Both were fantastic! for dessert, we shared the flourless chocolate torte, which was divine!!“

“Awesome restaurant with great food and great ambiance. This will definitely be our new go to for Italian food. Sauces are made individually by the order so they come out fresh as the food without sitting in the pot just staying warm until needed. Everything was as homemade as could be and the taste said it all.“

“Home run after home run for Veneto Trattoria! From the first bread basket to the last bite of dessert, the food was absolutely delicious while paying respect to its northern Italian roots. The lemon cream shrimp pasta was bright and light while our gnocchi Bolognese was rich and comforting. Sealed with a divinely decadent flourless chocolate cake, couldn't have left any happier. Shout out to our waiter, Will, for his fabulous recommendations all evening!“

“We loved our first time experience at Corso on St. Parick's Day. Our waiter, Christian was wonderful--excellent service and the food was all delicious! The chef/owner came out and chatted with us when we were touring the cooking class area---so kind. We are thrilled to have this gem of a restaurant down the street from us. We look forward to returning for a cooking class or private dining experience with a group of friends. Highly recommend Corso!“

“for the first time in a long time, I walked out of a restaurant completely satisfied with every aspect of my experience.., and that restaurant was yours. from your server's cheerful attitude, and all-around helpfulness, to the perfectly portioned amout of amazing food. the specialty drinks where delicious and very fairly priced. on a scale of one to ten, this restaurant is easily a ten. treat yourself to a slice of heaven.. thank you..“

“I am amazzzed at the pizza. I got the Calabrian Pizza and it was absolutely out of this world. Everything was peak flavor. The prosciutto was incredible. The sauce was the perfect consistency and the honey hot made it even better. The crust was perfect too. Fluffy and crispy and thin. Perfect pizza. Also I was in awe when I opened the box and saw how beautiful it was 💕😍“

“Our food cane out super fast and delicious! but the only reason I am taking the time to leave a review is because our server, Laura, was absolutely AMAZING. From the moment we sat down she was so bubbly, energetic, helpful and attentive. She made my 7yr old daughter feel seen and heard which was adorable. I literally never leave reviews but today I just wanted to give her a shoutout. Thank you Laura!“

“We had an amazing lunch at DeFalco‘s today. Brooke, the manager, is an exemplary employee and every single employee there showed how much they cared about their job and their customers. The food was excellent and we will definitely go back thank you De Falco’s.“

“I cannot give enough praise to the Scottsdale location. We took our little one who has several food allergies. We talked with the manager and chef and worked it out to have a safe meal. They were very accommodating, very knowledgeable about what ingredients they had, how to prevent cross contact, and so much more. This was the first time EVER we have gotten to enjoy a meal as a family and our 5 year olds first time at a restaurant ever. It was so special not to mention delicious! Chef Al and the manager Taylor were so kind. I cannot give enough praises to this restaurant. Thank you!!“

“The food here was great! Authentic Italian flavors and everything was cooked to perfection. However, I’m just curious—why don’t Italians like spicy food? I mean, I had to bring my own hot sauce to give my taste buds a little excitement. The pasta was delicious, but a bit of spice would have taken it to the next level. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, but maybe next time, I’ll sneak in some Tapatio.“

“We ordered three dishes and shared them all. Chicken piccata, Lobster Ravioli and pollo pancetta. Absolutely delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. This place will rival any $$$$ location. I highly recommend, the staff is so nice too.“

“Fantastic Italian cuisine and incredible service!“

“My friends and I came across La Locanda while walking around Old town Scottsdale. We had their ravioli and gnocchi and they were absolutely delicious! fresh, well portioned plates. The staff were very friendly and the food and drinks came out quickly. The staff were all friendly people and the pasta was fresh and perfect. it was a nice place to break from the hustle and noise of the old town party scene. 10/10“

“Everything was perfect. I never make that statement in a review, until now. From service to food….it was a great experience.“

“OMG. The best food ever. Lovely Owner. I highly recommend. ❤️❤️❤️ love you Gigi“

“Excelente atención y muy rico las ensaladas y pizza“

“I just got this pizza 🍕 as pick up since I live in the area. Great tasting, and was cooked just as I ordered. The oregano on a cheese pizza was a nice touch.
The ladies working the restaurant were awesome, they had it running like a Swiss watch! Very sweet and polite.
Definitely got a new customer!!
Daniel C. Scottsdale“

“Kalani’s energy is seriously amazing! He made everything feel so much fun throughout the whole thing. I’m already planning to come back just for the martini cart experience with him again, it was honestly one of the highlights of the night.“