Pizzería Virtu

We love this place. The deserts are always amazing. The pizza crust is excellent. We did find tonight the balsamic was a little heavy but we will return! The appetizers alone are worth coming. The service is nearly perfect!

Every time I've dined at Pizzeria Virtu the food has been fresh, flavorful and filling! Between the adorable aesthetics, the fluffy yet crispy bread, and mouthwatering cocktails this restaurant is impressive. We've had the pleasure of getting to know Joey, who has always treated our team with the upmost respect and kindness. The spaccanapoli has become a personal obsession of mine, although the pizza is also addiction worthy! Pretty positive I could eat my weight in bread here and I cannot wait to try their desserts, if I can ever save room. Thank you for being the best Italian spot in AZ Pizzeria Virtu!

It was a breezy, cool evening but we chose to sit outside mostly because of the high noise level inside. The patio is quite attractive, but has no heaters (which would really have been appreciated). It does have misters for those hot days. The wine list has several excellent Italian selections, and the pizza we thoroughly enjoyed was truly excellent. And our server was quite attentive and thoughtfully brought us a couple of glasses of Prosecco because of a small delay in pouring our selected wine but to a shortage of clean wine glasses. After dinner we walked around to the front to sit beside the wood-burning fireplace to warm up. That’s where we would have loved to have another drink, but absolutely no one came out to serve us despite several of the staff clearly seeing us there. The only negative for an otherwise great dining experience. Update: went back for lunch the next day. Loved everything about the experience.

Loved the atmosphere! Second time I’ve gone to Pizzeria Virtu. They have a great wine selection and the food is amazing. I had the Aglio Olio E Petersoncino; the dish was so light and fresh with great subtle flavors of spice. I’ll definitely be back for this again!

Sat outside under the lights as night came on sharing the pasta ragu, pizza, and more! The food was delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly. And the atmosphere was cozy. I would absolutely go back.

The service was excellent and the ambiance nice. We ate outside as it was too noisy to have a proper conversation in our party of 5 indoors. The pizzas looked lovely but they were not delicious. I ordered one of the 2 house specialities and I found it bland when compared to its ambitious ingredient list. The salads were good but not amazing. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience due to the great servers but the food itself was not particularly memorable…

Great Food! Subtle flavors that are mesmerizing, as the waitress said, "seems easy enough to do at home but it's hard to recreate". Tried this place for the first time on a whim (close to closing time) and it was a fantastic choice, definitely became my favorite restaurant and I loved it even more with the tasting of each dish. The entire staff was so lovely and very helpful and patient 3vwn though they were already cleaning up the restaurant, definitely made us feel very welcome to enjoy our food.

The food was great here and probably the best meal I had while visiting Arizona. Atmosphere was also great and the price was surprisingly low. Great job guys, I’ve already recommended you to other travelers.

A nice Italian pizza/pasta restaurant in Old Scottsdale. Small inside with a cute bar, and great outdoor patio seating. Each table has its own heating lamp tilted toward the table guests, which was nice and gave off just the right amount of heat to keep us warm but not hot. The menu is very short and succinct: A curated list of starters, 4-5 olive oil based pizzas and about the same number of red sauce pizzas; a few pasta dishes. Full bar using higher quality liquor, too. Our party of three started with their Bruschetta app, and it was very good. The tomatoes were fresh, great flavor (not tarty!). The roasted garlic cloves and almond slivers went so well. Wish the baguette were warmer (fresher out of the oven), but it wasn't too bad. The five stars is for their Burrata starter dish. It was phenominal. The. Best. Burrata. I've. Had. To. Date. The inside was creamy and not runny and paired perfectly with the prosciutto and figs they braise in a sweet red wine sauce. I could easily eat this protein-packed dish three times a day for the foreseeable future, the flavor profile was that decadent. We all shared two pizzas, Milano and Patate, and both were excellent. Wood fired, thin base with airy and flavorful crust, delicious toppings on olive oil (I'm not much for tomato/red sauce). Each had great flavor profiles. A heads-up: Parking in Old Scottsdale can be a bit tricky on weekends, so make sure you account for extra time looking for street parking or free/paying lots. We spent about 10-15 minutes driving around, so know your options.

Came here around 6pm on Wednesday after grabbing appetizers and drinks elsewhere cuz we were craving pizza. It wasn't too busy at the time. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails and a pizza. Our bartender was pretty cool and chatted with us. Everyone in there was friendly, even the guests sitting next to us! Our order: Old Fashioned Cocktail similar to Gianna Lucania pizza We usually go for Margherita pizza but went with something different this time. We both liked the flavor of the Lucania! I normally like my pizzas saucy but for a thin crust, this amount was good. The cocktail that was made for me was good. They weren't able to sub the liquor in one of the drinks on the menu since it was a premade batch but he said he could make something similar. Chill spot! I would come back again and try the Margherita next time

Had a wonderful anniversary celebration here. The food and the service were top notch. Pretty authentic italian from the freshly slice prosciutto to the wines. The pizza crust has a fantastic flavor and the perfect char. It was fun to watch the dough being stretched and baked in the wood oven. Truly one of the best pizza experiences in AZ. The burrata was sublime- unique presentation with the wine soaked figs and prosciutto, absolutely delicious and a large portion. Come with multiple people so you can try everything!

Came here again last night as a date night before I headed overseas for meetings for a week. Had the meatballs and the buffala & prosciutto appetizers - both delicious and very well presented. Shared a wood fired pizza and a bottle Italian red wine.. was all perfect. Olive oil cake for dessert. Service was amazing and now the heat is lower at night, we enjoyed sitting out on the patio. Definitely a great spot with authentic quinine and great service. Don't expect a huge selection of options on the menu - these are well curated and thought out dishes that are masterfully prepared cooked. Do yourself a favor- just go!

Delicious Napoleon style pizza and pasta in old town. Margherita pizza and Pizzeria virtu 5/5 Delicious Napoleon style pizza and pasta in old town. Margherita pizza and pastaciutta is some of the best we've tried in Arizona. The restaurant has a quaint feel but a beautiful outdoor patio. Have been here 2x and fantastic flavors and service both times. Definitely recommend is some of the best we've tried in Arizona. The restaurant has a quaint feel but a beautiful outdoor patio. Have been here 2x and fantastic flavors and service both times. Definitely recommend

My favorite pizza right now. Came here for date night and never fails. The quality of the pizza is unmatched and I've tried a few different kinds the times we have come here. Our most favorites are the spilinga and diamanté. The spilinga has this spreadable spicy Italian sausage that is just so so good. The diamanté is a white pizza with prosciutto on top. Another one I liked a lot was the potato pizza and the ny ish pizza. The potato pizza does indeed have potatoes which is surprisingly really good mixed with garlic and rosemary. The ny ish pizza is a cheese pizza. For apps our fave is the burrata. A must try! Their olive oil cake for dessert was just okay. The service is always great here. They even recommended wines to pair with the pizzas. Overall would highly recommend

Peroni and pizza might just be the right combo for me the night I needed a quick dinner. It's a big portion but I couldn't resist to finish the entire pizza and have a glass of Peroni to enjoy. Great tasting pizza and nice simple atmosphere .

Pizzas are great, as are the cocktails. Service is always good. Enjoyed our dinner outside-- barely needed the heater.

We came in for a late dinner and I immediately loved the vibe. The outdoor seating looked very relaxing for a nice evening out, but I'm glad we actually got seated inside, where it was the perfect balance of lively, cozy, and intimate. We loved our server, Garrett, who was friendly and had great suggestions for food and wine. We got the ragu (rigatoni with pork rib ragu, garlic, basic, and burrata) and the affumicata pizza (charred tomato, smoked scamorza (cheese), garlic, and basil). I thought the ragu was pretty good, but the star of the show was the affumicata pizza. My friend couldn't stop thinking about and talking about it, even after dinner. It was like he had an out of body experience while he was eating it and he savored every last bite. For dessert, we had the torta, which was an olive oil cake, topped with apricots, whipped cream, and marcona almonds - yum! Throughout the dinner, we had a front row view of the guy making the pizzas. He didn't seem rushed at all in making the pizzas, it was like his form of relaxation. The name of the restaurant sounded familiar, so I looked it up. It's by the same owner of Virtu Honest Craft, which is a restaurant in the same area. I would come back and order the pizza.

Are you looking for a good date night spot? This is the place! Reservations are highly recommended!. We adore all things Virtú related and this place is wonderful! Fantastic service, pizza, and pasta! We've been here many times and have tried everything! Indulge when you get here!

Made a reservation on Open Table for impromptu dinner. Food, service, and ambiance were amazing! Had the polpette, arugula salad, and the affumicata pizza. Our server timed our courses perfectly and it was a very enjoyable evening in a cozy environment! Still thinking about how delicious everything was...!

I would skip. Not great service. Mediocre food. Don't sit at the bar. I would find other pizza elsewhere

Had dinner here with a group of friends and the outdoor seating are was small, but very nice. Food selection was good, everything we ordered was delicious. The Aglio pasta (or something like that) was a hit at our table., although I do prefer protein with my meals : ) The cannoli were 2 small pieces, perfect to share and have a sweet treat after your meal. Overall a good experience, other than some mix up with them not being able to split the bill (even evenly) among an X number of credit cards. Oh, very limited parking... and mostly street parking, in a busy area.

I can't stop thinking about the Mulberry Street pasta at Virtu! It's the most brilliant penne alla vodka I have ever had! Everything we ate was just wonderful. We were welcomed so kindly and upon sitting, Garrett gifted us with small glasses of champagne to honor our anniversary. What a thoughtful, food loving, joyful gentleman he is! He guided us through the menu and helped us choose a beautiful meal. We started with the Pera salad. It was fresh and sweet and savory and perfectly dressed. Then we moved on to that Mulberry Street pasta and a Milano pizza. We couldn't resist having a pasta and a pizza which we enjoyed family style with leftovers for our son, who gobbled it all up for breakfast this morning! We were so full but my hub couldn't resist having an espresso and I had to have the lemon sorbetto. Just... such a wonderful food experience. I'm so looking forward to going back!

Def not worth the wait .. food mediocre .. could be a good date spot but crazy loud .. did I say food was mediocre ..?

We sat at the bar for quick seating. Reservations are pretty open and available if you plan though. It's a really cool place. The drinks are unique and yummy. We only ordered two pizzas but they were awesome! Definitely give this place a try :) I will return.

Lol. Pizza so thin, I showed my wife: two whole slices were one single bite. What a joke. I know we all like money, but don't treat fellow humans this way. Pretty tasty though, if you think $5 per bite is a good deal.

Very cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating! It's loud and lively on the inside. Our server was great - very attentive, made recommendations and brought us champagne to celebrate our anniversary! As a starter, we had the insalata and it was good! The portion size was big enough for two people to share and the veggies were fresh. For our meals, we went with the server's recommendations and ordered the Milano pizza and the Pastaciutta. We were underwhelmed with the pizza and the pasta. To start, the pasta did not have much flavor and the noodles did not taste homemade. The pizza felt a bit undercooked, we weren't able to pick the slices up at all; that's how flimsy it was. Overall, the atmosphere is fun and all of the food looked delicious. Not sure if we ordered wrong but would probably go back to try it one more time!

People will disagree because it is not a popular thought, but I liked this better than Bianco. I loved my experience here at the restaurant. It is small but charming and it is located not quite in the hustle of old town Scottsdale so parking was relatively easy. Our server was amazing and very helpful in making pizza selections. They had choices that could accommodate both vegetarians and meat eaters and they also had options with red sauce or not. It really was a delicious pizza and I have eaten at many recently in my quest to find the best pizza in Phoenix area. I think the service and the atmosphere of the place really helped to lift their great pizza even higher.

We stopped here for a quick bite before exploring Scottsdale for the day. The pizza dough was the best part and was very tasty

Delicious food and great service! I went to Pizzeria Virtu for dinner with a friend and we shared the burrata and some pizzas. The burrata was a unique mix of sweet and savory as it was paired with figs, it was the perfect appetizer for two. I had the margarita pizza that was cooked to perfection and my friend enjoyed hers as well! I would recommend sitting on the patio as it is ambient and great vibe for a dinner in old town!

Wow! This adorable restaurant will be added to my Scottsdale rotation. I wasn't sure when to expect walking into this cozy spot for a quick lunch but let me tell you......the service and the food were amazing. My 8 yo got the NY-ish and loved it. He mentioned that the texture was perfect : not too crispy, not too flimsy but just right. The diamante was amazing. Great texture, ingredients were high quality, and the freshly sliced prosciutto was a perfect topper. It was so good we ordered an extra side.

The pizza here is delicious, the service is great. I really want to give this place 5 stars but it's surprising that the pasta is not handmade in house/fresh. That's the standard now for quality Italian restaurants, Which Virtu is - hopefully they catch up.

Food: I ordered the arrabiata pasta and it was amazing! Very tasty and wasn't super heavy with cheese or anything like that Drink: Lambrusco was personally my favorite Service: all the servers were very kind Ambiance: cute place and cozy, great for a date night We did have to wait 45 min for our entree but once we brought it to their attention they looked into it right away and explained that because they try to time it out to have the entree after the appetizer but unfortunately it was just a little later but that's okay Parking: limited parking but street parking too

This is undoubtedly the best pizza and Italian food that we've had outside of Italy. The location is quaint and the ambience is lovely. The service is exceptional in every way. It's a wonderful restaurant and respite in the downtown Scottsdale area. If you're here from out of town it's a wonderful place to visit and if you're a local do yourself a favor and stop in for fresh, and delicious food.

Amazing pizza, vibe, and service! Highly recommend. We came here on a Saturday night right and the entire staff was very friendly and we were seated right away. We split the Ragu and the Margarita Pizza- both were great and tasted very fresh.

I came here for Valentine's day with my boyfriend and it was amazing! Our food was so delicious and it was easily one of the best meals I have ever had. I would recommend Pizzeria Virtu any day of the week and for any occasion as the hosts and waiters are extremely attentive. The ragu pasta is the best pasta dish in the valley, btw. 5/5 stars! Pizzeria Virtu has knocked it out of the ballpark again.

Awesome experience! Intimate environment but got seared quickly! Service was great, food was even better. Love brick oven pizza. Nice crisp to it! The pasta was delicious, pasta made in house daily. Nutella dessert was great too. Overall an awesome experience.

This was by far my favorite meal in Phoenix/Scottsdale. I came here and sat at the bar on a Wednesday at 5pm. I was entertained by the kitchen staff making pizza in front of me, and Tyler the bartender. He wasn't just a bartender, he was continual conversation and engagement, and he did an excellent job helping me along my food journey. So much so that I came back the next night for a second meal. Tyler's professionalism wasn't the only draw, it was the ambiance and more importantly, the food. The space was intimate, rustic, and sophisticated. It had a large pizza oven at the center, and made me feel at home as if I were in Italy. I would love to sit at the patio during my next visit. The food. OMG, the food. Accompanied by a well-executed cosmo each night, I also enjoyed the Insalata, an arugula salad with EVOO and lemon, tomatoes, and sliced parmigiano reggiano. With a touch of kosher salt on top, this simple salad truly delivered just what I needed after several days of carbs and heavy food. The perfect balance in the dressing, with the sweet tomatoes and salty, scrumptious cheese, made for a memorable start. And it was so good I had it two nights in a row. The first night I had a margarita pizza, which came quickly and hot, and was very good. It blew Pizzeria Bianco's famous pizza out of the water. I would go back here in an instant if I had to compare. However, my meal the second night, as suggested by Tyler, was a pasta dish called the Pastasciutta, with a side of one meatball (so it wasn't a whole meatball appetizer yet enough food to fill me up). The pasta was a simple tomato sauce with lots of garlic on house-made thick spaghetti, topped with shaved parmigiano (see a trend here?). I make my own fresh pasta at home and this competed with it, which is a huge compliment (if I do say so myself). But really, it was the meatball I will remember, if that's possible. I believe it was a sausage-based meatball, but it was packed with flavor. I just wish I had more than one (next time). This was an amazing meal, and the best I had (which is saying something). I might go back to Scottsdale just to have more of this food.

Outstanding dinning experience in old town Scottsdale! True to its name Virtu is Pizzeria but other menu items were just as great as pizza- and pizza is fabulous! There is plenty of outdoor seating and space heaters are there to make it comfortable in winter nights. We started off with wine and beer and ordered sausage meatballs as appetizers! These were to die for. Pizza Reggio was our second dish and it was pretty good. Thin Neapolitan crust style served with spicy peepers, spicy oil and Parmesan cheese on the side. As we were still hungry we wanted to sample pasta and opted for aglio olio e peperoncino which is spaghetti with olive oil and peperoncini peppers. Just a touch of spicy!!! Lastly we decided to try desert and opted for Nutella tiramisu!! This was the best tiramisu I ever had. Hands down! I must say-everything about Pizzeria Virtu was spectacular, and I expect to return soon!

Lucked out with seats at the bar. Friendly, talented staff provided helpful descriptions of the menu. Loved the Amaro Viale cocktail (bourbon, vermouth, cappelletti, amaro blend, pretty garnish). The arugula salad was a simple but delicious pile of arugula with a light, lemon and evoo dressing. Burrata is on lots of menus, but the version here is the creamiest I've had anywhere. Calabrese pizza was perfectly cooked, delicious crust with powerful toppings- salty olives, sweet roasted tomatoes, and spicy peppers. Can't wait to return- lots of other pizzas and pastas I want to try. Recommend!

We had an excellent dinner. We ordered the Fig Burrata with the fig on the side. It was a mistake on our part, because the figs made this dish! We ended up pouring it all over the burrata. Delicious. We each ordered a pizza. I forget their names, but my husband ordered the margarita style pizza, I ordered the spicy meat one, and my mom ordered the one that had sausage and peppers but without the peppers. Mine was super spicy, but the hint of honey helped and it was very flavorful. My mom's was my favorite and I do wish she had got it with the pepper's. I think it would have been even better. We also ordered dessert. The olive oil cake and the tiramisu. The olive oil cake dessert was huge! However, the cake was very dense and dry. I had it in my mind that it was going to be fluffy, moist and it was neither. The tiramisu was not very tiramisu like. I couldn't taste coffee or lady fingers. Lots of cream and cocoa powder mostly. Please note: The desserts did not deter us from trying this place again. The service was great here from the hostess, to our server to the busser. Top notch! One more note- the inside while cozy- was very loud. Conversations were reverberating off of the walls like crazy. We also sat next to the patio door. Which was open and never shut. I was freezing. I almost felt I would have been warmer had I sat outside with the gas heater on. Next time I will ask to sit outside:) I would definitely love to come sit outside on a nice spring evening and try the pasta dishes next time!

Once again, Pizzeria Virtu doesn't disappoint , drinks appetizers, main course. Brilliance on brilliance on brilliance. And the staff, they are genuinely care about you as the guest. Can't wait for the next visit!!!

Always great spot to bring friends visiting from out of town. Delicious food, excellent cocktails and phenomenal service.

Amazing experience from the moment we arrived. Great ambiance, very intimate atmosphere and the star of the show is the pizza and service. Garrett was one of the best servers I have ever had, made the experience even better. The Milano pizza was incredible, 10/10. Also my fiancé absolutely loved her drink (Bolle Di Mora). We can't wait to come back!!

We visited this restaurant few weeks ago and this is a gem in Old town Scottsdale. We tried two different kinds of pizzas and pastas. Unbelievably delicious food. Server recommended specific wine and Italian soda to go with our entrees ordered and it was excellent. Service is excellent. We also tried one of their desert and loved it. It's small cozy place and has to make a reservation. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Food service is outstanding and ambiance is cozy and very inviting. The pizza and meatballs are so fresh and hearty. The mixed drinks creative and delicious too.

After reading so many glowing over the top reviews, we tried this place: 1. The noise was like a jet engine at Sky Harbor. It was hard to hear yourself think. Conversation was impossible. Just awful. Add to the poor acoustics the blaring music and you have the ingredients for a miserable experience. You better be able to use sign language to communicate. 2. The food was a joke: The meatballs were much too salty and the sauce tasted like tomato paste. The calzone we mistakenly ordered (we thought we ordered pizza, the menu is confusing) ) was huge, much too doughy and devoid of any taste. It was like eating saw dust. We couldn't get down half of it. It sat like lead in the belly. This place was a huge disappointment. We actually felt sorry for the very earnest, young server who had to serve this stuff. Never again....

Came here for dinner with two couples recently. The burrata appetizer was fantastic as were the meatballs. The pizza and pasta were delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant was wonderful, we can't wait to be back!

Pizza was authentic and Margherita was amazing! Found this place last minute and was not disappointed, would come back.

3 of us came in on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately by a very pleasant hostess. we didn't not have any wait before our super waitress came and got our drink order and orders. We had an appetizer, dinner, and dessert. Everything was a 10 out of 10! very full and very happy.

I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The ambiance is charming. I ordered the meatballs as an appetizer (polpette) and they were so good. A huge portion- it could've been a meal. For pizza I got the Affumicata- which was charred tomato, smoked scarmoza cheese, roasted garlic. I thought other reviewers might've been unfamiliar with napolitana pizza when they complained about the crust being too thin, but unfortunately they were right. I've had a lot of napolitana pizza and this was too thin. This pizza hardly held up to being eaten right away- so I definitely wouldn't recommend it for take out. It wouldn't make it. I didn't really like my pizza, but that could be just preference. Other people here on yelp did really like it. So I gave it 4 stars and that's mostly because the meatballs were so good and the service was great.

This newer restaurant is definitely one to watch out for!! My fiancé and our parents came here for dinner on Saturday night - with a reservation for 5 of us. The restaurant doors opened right at 5 PM and we were seated immediately. Our server, Broc, was great and gave us some great recommendations. For appetizers, we went with his two favorites: polpette and burrata. The meatballs were made well and not at all too dense - covered with a delicious tomato-based sauce and some Parmesan and served with some toast. The burrata is very unique - a large ball of mozzarella topped with some red wine-infused figs, prosciutto, and crushed Marcona almonds. We also ordered 3 pizzas and 1 pasta to try - definitely too much food for the 5 of us, but everything was amazing. My least favorite pizza was probably the giallo, but the pizza was still delicious - toppings were a yellow heirloom tomato, mozzarella, garlic, and speck. I think because of the tomato, the pizza was a bit more wet than I would have preferred but the flavors were well-balanced. We also tried the tartufo pizza - pretty classic mushroom pizza topped with fresh arugula after coming out of the oven. My favorite by far was the calabrese pizza - red-based pizza topped with cheese, soppressata (a type of salami), and a Calabrian chili-infused honey. The spicy honey was such a unique addition to the pizza and gave it a lot of depth of flavor. The pasta we tried was the ragu - thick rigatoni with pork ragu, garlic, basil, and topped with some burrata. The pork was cooked very well and mixed well with the creamy burrata, but my favorite dish would still have to be the calabrese pizza. Do keep in mind that their menu does change, so definitely take note of your server's recommendations as they do know their stuff!

If you are looking for some amazing food & cocktails along with phenomenal service look no farther !!! Ben behind the bar was kind and knowledgeable and Shelby made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. 10/10 would recommend.

we got here around 6 o'clock and they told us that they were booked. We're leaving now around 7:30 still empty meatballs is like having sausage, if I wanted sausage I would have ordered that. The spaghetti and rigatoni were good The tiramisu had no substance to it. All it was cream. The cappuccino was like having espresso. The service was good.

The best Service and dinner that we have had in Scottsdale. Ask for Abby. She is great. But it is like a cheers place. We love it.

Solid happy hour with wonderful appetizers and homemade pizzas. Not really a pasta place but everything else is fantastic. Great location and great service.

We made a reservation for 7.30 for 2. When we arrived the hostess gave us an indoor table stuck in a dark corner despite there being many tables inside and out and obviously not busy. When we requested a table outside the hostess very smugly told us they were fully booked! We left and ate elsewhere. When we passed an hour later after eating, the outside area still had empty tables and there were 2 people sitting on four tops. We are Scottsdale residents and have eaten here before but it's unlikely we will be back or recommend it. Too many other choices in this town to be fed a line and given the worst table in the house.

Great place. Salads and pizza were fantastic. Service was helpful and accommodating. I would recommend!