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The Italiano, Scottsdale, AZ

The Italiano

4.6
4.6
425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
The Italiano, the newest masterpiece by Chef Joey Maggiore and his team of culinary geniuses, located at 90th Street and Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale, the elevated Italian restaurant will be The Maggiore Group’s sixth concept introduced to the Valley’s award-winning dining scene.

The Italiano exudes an ambiance of casual elegance, blending warmth with sophistication, while offering authentic Italian dishes that transport you to the very heart of culinary tradition in Italy. The menu will feature the flavors of old-school red sauce Italian cuisine with a Chef Joey touch. Interactive tableside experiences will include an antipasto cart where guests can curate their own plate with over 30 different items. There will also be a must-try Limoncello cocktail cart and a Zabaione dessert cart.

The Italiano's lounge and bar will be open at 3pm, and reservations will begin at 5pm for main dining.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 770-1700
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked

  • Scottsdale

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italiano offers an exquisite dining experience with "fantastic service," "beautiful decor," and "delicious Italian cuisine." Guests rave about Chef Joey's creativity and the charming ambiance, reminiscent of Italy. While some mention the vibrant atmosphere as noisy, the standout flavors, notably the "best lasagna ever," ensure a memorable visit.

425 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
     From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left everything was fantastic! We needed a restaurant like this in the valley! The decor the food and the service are stellar! Can’t wait to return! Our waiter Gary was so accommodating! All the extra touches really made it special. Best restaurant in the valley we’ve been to in a long time! 

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  2. Arlene

    Phoenix

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful first experience. We were amazed at how many people were working there. Eddie the manager is a star. He did a great job of making us feel welcome. Our busboy handled drinks really well. He had an upbeat personality. Our waiter was helpful in deciding what to order. We will be back soon!

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  3. Joe

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally a great Italian restaurant near my home! We will be making this great find a permanent dinner spot from now on. Nothing to complain about!

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  4. Ori

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The fish was old and should not have been served. Asked for wine sauce, got it in tomato sauce (even the waitstaff was surprised when they saw the dish, as someone else than them delivered it). I am sure this was an off night, but I will not return.

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  5. ChristianB

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Service was especially good. I recommend the lobster ravioli and the tiramisu dessert which came in a chocolate cup!!

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  6. Joe

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful decor, friendly attentive staff and good tasting food. Very loud inside. The clam muscle appetizer was tasty but tiny and very overpriced for what it is. Short rib lasagna was outstanding! Definitely going back to try other dishes

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  7. Michael

    Phoenix

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. It's a little loud, but definitely worth a try. The short rib Ragu is fantastic.

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  8. Amalia

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family is from Calabria and here in Arizona. I have not found an Italian restaurant that I really liked… This restaurant felt like home. We each had something different. Everything came out piping hot was delicious. Nate was our server. He was fantastic. I even asked to see the MOD to thank him for Nate service. I was a trainer for United Airlines and I am an international flight attendant for 41 years… I know good service when I see it, but more importantly, feel it. I loved getting dressed up. This is a higher quality restaurant. My suggestion would be to not wear jeans Dress up have a night out.!!

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  9. Patti

    Phoenix

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my third time at the Italiano. It is very noisy. This time they tried to seat me in the lounge, where the table was unreachable for me, and corrected it and placed us in the dining room. The reason I go to the Italiano is for fresh, homemade pasta. The first time when they had just opened was pretty bad, but the second was awesome! This time, my husband got the special with black truffles and it was wonderful. I was looking forward to the spaghetti in tomato and fennel broth with prawns. The pasta was overcooked and not enough sauce. I asked for more sauce, but it didn't do it. I was disappointed that they couldn't serve a perfect pasta dish. I do have to say the service was impeccable.

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  10. Marcia

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food served beautifully. Ambiance is cheerful and fun. OMG on the Charcuterie Cart, Pasta w short ribs, lobster ravioli and pasta bolognese absolutely delicious! Spumoni dessert This restaurant continues to do a superb job. Wait Service is excellent, courteous and knowledgeable!

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The Italiano is rated 4.6 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Google Map for The Italiano

9301 E Shea Blvd 137, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6733

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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