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Anhelo, Scottsdale, AZ

Anhelo

5.0
5
985 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
We believe a dinner over amazing food should be an experience that brings people together. The desire to produce lifelong memories over a meal comprised of locally sourced (when possible) seasonal ingredients coupled with an internationally recognized wine program rarely seen in the US - excites us. These delectable dishes that are meant to be shared with family and friends is the conduit for building fond memories. We long for our guests to feel welcomed and relaxed with a casual-elegance that shines long after the last forkful and interesting sips.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ivan Jacobo

What 985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Best Overall

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Best Food

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Best Service

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Best Ambiance

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Great for fine wines

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Romantic

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Contemporary American

  • Scottsdale

    Best Overall

  • Scottsdale

    Best Food

  • Scottsdale

    Best Service

  • Scottsdale

    Best Ambiance

  • Scottsdale

    Best Value

  • Scottsdale

    Innovative

  • Scottsdale

    Great for fine wines

  • Scottsdale

    Romantic

  • Scottsdale

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anhelo in Phoenix offers a memorable dining experience with "outstanding service" and exquisite dishes. Guests rave about the "impeccable presentation" and attentive staff. While some find the pricing steep, the ambiance and culinary expertise make it a worthy splurge. Perfect for special occasions, Anhelo promises a "delightful culinary journey."

985 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining at it's best. The food is beyond compare. The service is the best ever. We had a delightful meal. Chef Ivan is a really nice guy and an incredible chef. His team is excellent l.

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  2. Craig

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always spectacular food and service. Looking forward to the new location in Old Town Scottsdale.

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  3. Trevor VIP

    Phoenix19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since our last visit nearly a year ago, Anhelo has changed from a simple dinner menu to a course-based approach. We quite like this approach but while it gives many choices, it is also a bit limiting for the table because everyone is required to select the same course. Granted, there are numerous choices and add-ins but I'm sure it helps simplify things for the kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and experience with Anhelo. The petite course is definitely a lot of food when you consider the bread serving and the formage we added to our dining experience. I wouldn't skip the wine pairing either - they have a tremendous cellar and they paired well with each course. The staff is amazingly coordinated and synchronized throughout the night. Can't say enough about the service and professionalism of everyone. We'll be back!

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  4. Jon

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is truly a Michelin star dining experience from start to finish. Exemplary service, peaceful ambiance and beautiful creative plates that are as delicious as they are eye appealing. They will be moving this fall and we eagerly await the opening of this wonderful yet under appreciated experience.

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  5. Susan

    Tucson7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've never been able to get a reservation for the French Laundry for their prix fixe dinners, and yet something tells me that Anhelo is probably better. Every course was a culinary and visual masterpiece, and the wine pairings were well chosen. The chef deserves a standing ovation, and the service was topflight as well. On a sweet note, the lemon custard was superlative, albeit not part of the price of the dinner. Anhelo means "longing" in Spanish, and I long to return when it moves to Scottsdale.

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  6. Ron

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was extraordinary and, as always, the service was impeccable.

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  7. Jill VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. One of the best meals we have ever had.

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  8. Anthony

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Ivan gave us a private tour of his Wine cellar and shared some of the wines that help fund youth charity. His staff was on point and perfect. The synchronization of service between the two was exciting to see. The food was amazing! Flavors were delicious and the wine was top notch. We had an amazing night at Anhelo.

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  9. Michele VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love an evening at Anhelo. The food is wonderful & the service spectacular.

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  10. Francine

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The service and staff were amazing. Chef Ivan is so very good and he greeted us and showed us the wine cellar

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Google Map for Anhelo

7007 East 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ivan Jacobo
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