La Locanda on 5th Avenue

4.3

1058 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

When you are seeking authentic Italian cuisine there is not a comparable restaurant in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. La Locanda Ristorante Italiano offers a quiet setting where you can enjoy intimate moments with friends and family. We offer semi private dining and a charming bar area, where guest can enjoy a glass of wine and an antipasto. We offer happy hour Monday - Friday from 4:30pm - 6pm in the bar. Featuring a selection of small bites, select wines by the glass $5, $2 off cocktails & amp; beer.

This is a restaurant where everyone is treated like family. Our menu is simple and direct, offering fresh original recipes from the North regions of Italy. Pasta is freshly made in house topped with mouthwatering recipes. The wine and cocktail lists offers a range for every palate and budget. Hearty, flavorful entree includes meats and seafood selections. Salad are comprised of fresh organic local ingredients. We pride our self of a prompt, friendly and relaxed service

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 284-6511
Website
http://www.lalocandaaz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Guillermo Alcala

Location
6830 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3823
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Cross street
Indian School and 5th Avenue
Parking details
We have parking on the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sausage and Peppers$13.00
Filet Carpacio$15.00
Arugula, Avocado, Capers
Grilled Calamari$15.00
Limoncello Sauce
Traditional Bruschetta$11.00
tomato, Basil, Grana, Evoo
Spicy Mussels$15.00
Green & Black Mussels, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Salmon Toast$15.00
Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Capers, Avocado, Arugula
Mozzarella di Bufala$17.00
Prosciutto, Chili Marmalade
Baby Arugula$12.00
Goat Cheese, Strawberry, Toasted Almond, Citrus Vinaigrette
Caesar$14.00
Whole Leaf Romaine Heart, House Crouton, Six Minute Egg
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Crema, Poppy Seed Dressing
Wedge$13.00
Blue Cheese, Egg, Tomato, Bacon
Chopped Salad$14.00
Tomato, Bacon, Red Onion, Avocado, Egg, Blue Cheese, Dijon Dressing
House Salad$11.00
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chef's Daily Soup
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Primi

Black Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00
Mussels, Scallops, Salmon, Shrimp, Calamari, Calabrian Chili Tomato Sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese$22.00
Pork, Veal, Bolognese Sauce
Penne ala Russa$22.00
Smoked Salmon, Asparagus, Vodka Sauce, Caviar
Gnocchi$25.00
Homemade Gnocchi, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
Risotto Porcini$20.00
Saffron Risotto, Creamy Porcini Sauce, Truffle Oil
Ravioli Quattro Formaggi$20.00
Pomodoro Sauce
Linguini Arrabiata$24.00
Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Penne Pesto$22.00
Chicken, Sundried Tomato
Fettucini Cajun$22.00
Cream Sauce, Chicken, Fried Onion
Linguini Carbonara$21.00
Brussel Sprout, Bacon
Garlic Bread Basket$5.00

Secondi

Osso Buco$38.00
Braised Veal Shank Prepared Milanese Style, Risotto
Filet Mignon$41.00
Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bacon
Chicken Piccata$25.00
Mashed Potatoes
Halibut$38.00
Limoncello Sauce, Grilled Vegetables
Veal Chop$45.00
Grilled Mushroom Barolo Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Kale
Salmon Piccata$28.00
Lemon, Capers, Sauteed Vegetables
Chicken Marsala$26.00
Roasted Potato, Spinach
Veal Gorgonzola$33.00
Veal Scallopine, Gorgonzola Sauce, Crispy Potatoes, Kale
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Mashed Potatoes
Seared Scallop Risotto$29.00
Carbonara Style, Scallops, Pancetta, Peas, Saba
Speciale di Mare
Daily Fish Special | Ask Server for Details

What 1,058 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Locanda on 5th Avenue offers "authentic Italian food" with "excellent service" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about dishes like "Cajun fettuccine Alfredo" and "Kathy's chicken Parmesan." Despite occasional service hiccups, many appreciate the "quiet" setting and "fair prices," making it a favorite for many visitors in Scottsdale.

1,058 Reviews

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Arix
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, as always. La Locanda is a gem!
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Mark
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Was in from out of town and met a friend for dinner here. Heard it was recommended highly. I didn’t understand the thrill. Food was fine. Nothing excited. Steak was way undercooked. Service was rushed and inconsistent. Noise was absurdly loud, so made talking at dinner very difficult. So many good places around town, so I won’t be back.
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Stephanie
Palm Springs
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was excited to celebrate my birthday here, and while they did acknowledge the occasion, the overall experience fell short of expectations. The service was underwhelming, I did not like our server, and nothing really stood out to make the celebration feel special. The food was average at best — I’ve definitely had better Italian cuisine and service elsewhere. Unfortunately, this place didn’t leave a lasting impression, and I wouldn’t personally recommend it.
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David
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very authentic Italian food. They are very accommodating changing ingredients for personal tastes! Love this restaurant!
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Phyllis
VIP
Detroit
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time experience was very good after finding a parking space!
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John
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. I highly recommend! Everyone's meal was very good.
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Roger
VIP
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Cajun fettuccine Alfredo… the best I’ve had in a very long time.
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Mike
Phoenix
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. And I love that there is parking.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great, not too crowded & more low key place.
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ERIN
VIP
Orange County
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They brought the primi and secondi courses at the same time. The waiter should have spaced out the food better.
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FAQs

La Locanda on 5th Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 284-6511.

La Locanda on 5th Avenue is rated 4.3 stars by 1058 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6830 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3823

Additional information

Cross street
Indian School and 5th Avenue
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have parking on the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Guillermo Alcala
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lalocandaaz.com/
Phone number
(480) 284-6511

La Locanda on 5th Avenue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti e Insalate

Sausage and Peppers$13.00

Filet Carpacio$15.00

Grilled Calamari$15.00

Traditional Bruschetta$11.00

Spicy Mussels$15.00

Salmon Toast$15.00

Mozzarella di Bufala$17.00

Baby Arugula$12.00

Caesar$14.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Wedge$13.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

House Salad$11.00

Chef's Daily Soup

Primi

Black Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$22.00

Penne ala Russa$22.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Risotto Porcini$20.00

Ravioli Quattro Formaggi$20.00

Linguini Arrabiata$24.00

Penne Pesto$22.00

Fettucini Cajun$22.00

Linguini Carbonara$21.00

Garlic Bread Basket$5.00

Secondi

Osso Buco$38.00

Filet Mignon$41.00

Chicken Piccata$25.00

Halibut$38.00

Veal Chop$45.00

Salmon Piccata$28.00

Chicken Marsala$26.00

Veal Gorgonzola$33.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

Seared Scallop Risotto$29.00

Speciale di Mare

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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