Italian Restaurants in Scottsdale (2025)

A family-run market-restaurant where Calabrian chef Giovanni Scorzo crafts salumi, breads, and pastas in-house. Featured on Food Network and recognized by Eater Phoenix, it’s a beloved local source for authentic Italian cooking and specialty groceries.

Chef-owner Marcellino Verzino’s intimate Old Town landmark is known for hand-crafted pastas, a refined dining room, and live music nights. Frequently praised by Eater Phoenix and local critics for soulful, regional Italian cooking and warm hospitality.

Tuscan-born Franco Fazzuoli brings classic Florentine dishes and old-school service to Old Town. Celebrated by Eater Phoenix and local food writers, the restaurant reopened in July 2025 with its signature meringata and elegant, straightforward plates.

Chef Matt Carter’s modern Italian spot blends luxe ambiance with housemade pastas and wood-fired meats. Lauded by The Infatuation and Phoenix New Times for aperitivo-worthy cocktails and contemporary regional dishes.

A longtime favorite for Venetian cuisine, run by owners with roots in the Veneto. Expect baccalà mantecato, fegato alla veneziana, and housemade pastas. Praised by local food writers for authenticity and neighborhood charm.

Melissa Maggiore’s tribute to her father, the late Tomaso, features handcrafted pastas, stone-fired pizzas, and nightly piano-lounge music. Highlighted on Arizona PBS and praised by local critics for heartfelt cooking and lively atmosphere.

A Scottsdale staple since the 1970s, known for Italian American classics, housemade sausages, Sicilian-style pies, and a packed market. Celebrated by Eater Phoenix as a classic, enduring deli with serious sandwiches and pastas.

Locally owned, late-night Italian with handmade pasta, pizzas, and a sleek lounge. Covered by Phoenix New Times and the city’s tourism board, it’s a go-to for after-hours plates and a lively bar scene.

Matt and Lindsey Pilato’s independently owned North Scottsdale pizzeria turns out Neo‑Neapolitan pies from an Italian oven and house-stretched mozzarella. Recommended by Eater Phoenix for creative white and red pies and neighborhood spirit.

A family-owned fixture where the team extrudes fresh pasta daily and pairs it with classic sauces. Featured by local media and Arizona PBS’s Check, Please! alumni, it’s a comfortable Old Town standby with a devoted following.