Best Authentic Restaurants in Fountain Hills / Rio Verde

My wife and I loved it. Friendly service and delicious pizza and appetizers.

Another successful dining experience at the Italiano. We opted for the Festival of the Fishes which was a special 5 course meal. Loaded with seafood, and other dishes..the only dish you pick is the entree. I ordered the Swordfish even to the server said it wasn’t her favorite, but out of the other 3 choices it sounded good. The description didn’t match what I received tho.. It looked like 3 rolled up breadsticks. The actual swordfish was very thin and wrapped around some ground Saleme…it didn’t look appealing at all. Would not suggest or tbe menu needs to be more clear. Everything else was very good, except the weird sticky cookie type crackers they served with the Rainbow cake for dessert.

Food was amazing! Pasta strascinati, lobster pappardelle special, veal saltimbocca, and osso bucco were all fantastic. Can’t miss. Our waitress was great but service was a bit slow at the end. Definite hit in Scottsdale area!

We came here for my dad’s birthday, and it was one of the most special dining experiences I’ve ever had. My first time eating escargo - and I promise y’all that it’s wonderful. We split the saumon fume - delicious. We each had a different entree - I love my sole dish. My dad loved his la choucroute. And my mom loved her scallap puff pastry. They also have a pastry chef. My macaron was incredible, and highly recommend the le citron and opera 12. The owners made our dining experience so wonderful. They were so personable and lovely. I cannot thank them enough for such a perfect night celebrating. We will be back soon! *I also herniated my back recently so it was my first time going out since my injury. The atmosphere is very comfortable and easy to move around.

First time guests and we will return. Staff was friendly, reviewed the menu with us and made great recommendations. Excellent service and amazing food.