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The Italiano, Scottsdale, AZ

The Italiano

4.6
4.6
432 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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 432 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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.

432 Reviews
  1. Molly

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Order came out wrong. Pork chop well done. Took a very long time to replace. Pasta was cold. Manager was not too concerned and didn’t offer anything for all the inconvenience. Over priced for mediocre food and very loud atmosphere.

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  2. jane

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at the Italiano is fabulous, proof being that even on a Monday night the restaurant and bar were incredibly busy. My only issues were one trivial one and the other I would consider substantial. Trivial would be that tonight the kitchen was out of the zucchini blossoms which was tragic because I love them! The substantial issue for me is the noise level. We were sitting at one of the very comfortable couch like tables in the bar and the noise level is so high that you have to consistently ask those across from you to repeat what they are saying, and I also felt forced to lean across the table for them to hear me clearly. That is my singular negative aissue with the Italiano. Otherwise the food is amazing, the decor and style of the entire place is lovely, and the atmosphere is wonderful. I just wish the noise level would be brought down to a more civilized to level so as to make the dining experience that much more pleasurable.

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  3. Kate

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was disappointed as this was our second time there, I was expecting the antipasto cart to come around, and instead, the girl just chose 12 things for us, and one of the things was red and yellow peppers that were marinated that were not anything I would ever chose. And the prawns that I had were very tough . 

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  4. renee

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jennifer - great waitress! Food was amazing and loved the piano music!!

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  5. Samuel

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to the restaurant for her birthday. Excellent ambiance and service. The food is very tasty and well presented. Definitely recommend any of the pasta dishes.

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  6. Cindy

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  7. Cindy

    West Palm Beach

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding. We absolutely loved Italiano. We will be back

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  8. Arlene

    Phoenix

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  9. Joe

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  10. Ori

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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FAQs

The Italiano is rated 4.6 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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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