Best Restaurants in Scottsdale (2025)

An Old Town landmark where James Beard Award–winning chef Charleen Badman channels Arizona farms into inventive plates, paired with an Arizona-focused wine list led by Pavle Milic. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler and praised by Eater Phoenix and local critics.

Chef Dom Ruggiero’s northside standby turns comfort food into high craft—think crab hush puppies, mafaldine with pork ragu, and oxtail Italian beef. Regularly lauded by Phoenix New Times and Eater Phoenix; neighborhood energy with a serious bar program.

Chef Gio Osso’s intimate Arts District hideaway channels Mediterranean roots—silky housemade pastas, pristine seafood, and a thoughtful wine list. Recognized by Wine Spectator and frequently recommended by local editors for refined, seasonal cooking.

Tucked among Main Street galleries, Chef Branden Levine’s refined tasting menu shifts with the seasons and plating is artful yet grounded. Spotlighted by Eater Phoenix and beloved by locals for special-occasion dining without pretense.

Arizona’s pioneering omakase room offers two nightly seatings led by Chef Tanaka Ken, showcasing a precise, seasonal progression. Reservation-only and often cited by local critics for craftsmanship and product quality.

A long-running BYOB fine-dining favorite beside Atlas Wines; the five-course menu shifts constantly and the room is intimate. Celebrated by Phoenix New Times for its chef-driven personality and bring-your-own-bottle charm.

Giovanni Scorzo’s market-restaurant serves the Italian classics Italians crave—housemade salumi, focaccia, rustic pastas, and the beloved meringata. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and praised by local critics for true-to-origin flavors.

Matt Carter’s modern Latin staple pairs mesquite and pecan wood grilling with hand-pressed tortillas and polished service. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix; a go-to for celebratory Old Town nights.

Family-owned fish market and cafe built on the FV Chula boat’s sustainable catch—poke bowls, smoked fish, and a cult-favorite tuna confit sandwich. A Phoenix New Times Top 100 regular and a locals’ staple.

Chef Bernie Kantak’s gastropub anchors Old Town with craft cocktails and the famed Original Chopped Salad. Highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and featured in Arizona media for shaping the city’s dining culture.

Old Town’s first Native-owned restaurant elevates Indigenous ingredients—bison, elk, tepary beans—through refined frybread and seasonal plates. Covered by Axios Phoenix and Phoenix New Times; a culturally rooted, community-focused addition.

Chef Matt Carter’s sleek homage to regional Italian pairs housemade pastas and a pecan-wood grill with an active aperitivo scene. Noted by Arizona Foothills and praised by critics for balancing refinement with desert warmth.