Virtu Honest Craft

Excellent experience, wonderful service, perfectly prepared food, Excellent options, great drinks and romantic atmosphere. It's a dining experience and highly recommend you let the chef do their thing! Octopus perfectly charred and flavorful. Branding was delicious. Desserts where perfectly size and beautiful presentation. Really can't say enough positive about Virtu. Perfect experience and we'll worth it!!

Absolutely delicious! We had such a wonderful evening last night at Virtù in Scottsdale visiting with friends. We ended up doing their 5 course meal to try more from the menu and wow was it incredible! We had 6 guests in our party and every dish was perfectly crafted and full of different tastes. If you’re in the area you have to visit, perfect date night spot, upscale family gatherings and feels like you’re stepping right into a little restaurant in Italy. A must see!

We enjoyed the "craft of the pre fixe" with the bistecca tagliata supplement on the patio at sunset and added a caramelized onion risotto. Favorites were the amuse bouche, polpo, asparagi, tomahawk and desserts. Service was professional and the ambiance on the patio was quite charming. Very good time had, Virtu! 👍🏼🍺🍷🥩🌄

We had dinner here last night , we felt like guests in there home , we got the 5 course dinner , the food was fresh and amazing , we started with an asparagus soup , for the appetizer I chose the asparagus , then a delicious lemon sorbet came out , for the main entree I chose the pork chop , this was so tender and flavorful ! For the dessert I chose the chocolatto , oh man this was a delicious treat . The service and atmosphere was very inviting ! Thank you for the amazing experience Gio and Virtu family !

Makes sense that this is an opentable icon restaurant. The menu doesn’t have a lot of options but everything we had was fantastic! We started off with the salad and the burrata with duck prosciutto. I never thought I could eat anything with duck but it was very good. For the main we got the pork frites, which I highly recommend and dessert was a date cake with ice cream. The staff was and the atmosphere was great! I recommend sitting on the patio.

One of my favorite restaurants in Scottsdale- never disappoints! Bartenders know how to make a drink, chefs are top notch, food is super high quality! We always get the tasting menu bc there are too many phenomenal options to choose from! We got the burrata and octopus for starters, the BEST octopus you will ever eat! I need to get it every-time. We shared the tomahawk ribeye, incredible! Thank you Virtu for always delivering the goods!

This is a small restaurant attached to the Bespoke Inn in Scottsdale. We stopped in for cocktails and an appetizer in the early evening. It was a hot day and we were seated on the patio, but the outdoor misters made it very comfortable. The waiter was very knowledgeable and took time to explain the menu. Overall a great experience

If you haven't been to Virtu already, you must book a reservation ASAP! I love this place so much - its tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Old Town, and it really give you a sense of peace. I think this is the most romantic restaurant. I have been here many times for either dinner, or brunch, and both times were delicious. The service is top notch and the FOOD is soo good. It is worth the price tag!! We celebrated birthdays and anniversaries here. It really is lovely!

Had a great meal! We have been here a number of years ago and we forgot how great the food was. Every course was phenomenal, great setting, one of the best high end restaurants in Arizona now. Definitely back on our radar for a go to special meal . Love, the fact that you can do what is really a reasonably priced prefix or à la carte. So if you're not starving, you can still come and have a great meal here.

It is nice, but not our type of place. I started with the charred octopus which was very tastey and my wife stated with the charred asparagus also good but the only appertizer that appealed to her. i had the pork chop, tastey but not very tender and my wife had the rigottoni pappadelle very good. We skipped dessert as there was nothing on the menu that either of us found appealling. So the place was appealling the food good, and for others it may be a great place, but we wont be coming back. Our liking or dis liking.

Still a wonderful gem! We've been back many times & went recently to celebrate our anniversary. Everything from service to food was phenomenal. We love sitting on the cozy patio enjoying the brisk air under the glowing warmth of a heat lamp. If you haven't been, the OG polpo appetizer is a must and always get at least one of the pasta dishes to share. It's made in-house and perfectly perfect.

I've been to this restaurant once, and even wrote a review. But this time I am giving 5 stars because the business owner has made me laugh my ass off. The way he responds to bad reviews is funny as fuck, I tip my hat to him. He takes no bs, I can tell. Thank you sir keep it up I always come back to this page.

My wife and I went to Virtu honest craft for date night and we absolutely loved this hidden gem located near old town Scottsdale. The mixed cocktails and wine selection here are outstanding! We loved how the menu is constantly changing each time here and we did a fixed course menu and we left very happy! Overall, this is a wonderful place to come and celebrate a special occasion with that special someone. Highly recommend this for foodies!

The very best! Perfect food, playing, environment, service. Sea bass, insalata, and the toffee cake with gelato. Every bite delicious! Superb service at the bar.

Cute small intimate place nestled between buildings. Once you walk in, they have a beautiful courtyard with seating and bistro lights. They also have seating inside. Not a very big place so I definitely recommend reservations. Very romantic upscale vibe. Our server Adam was very nice and knowledgeable ( shout out to Adam!) Great unique fun cocktails. From the apps, entree's and desserts, it was all amazing and delicious. So glad I found and tried this wonderful . I would definitely come back.

Fantastic food and wine wonderful service ambiance amazing good volume reservation required excellent

Virtu was on my list for so long that I had no idea what to expect when we finally went this past weekend. Unlike the rest of Old Town, parking was easy and we got a spot right in front of the restaurant. We were seated on the patio and I think this is the way to go here. I never went inside but every time a door opened, it seemed very loud. Plus, the patio is adorable and romantic. We did the prix fixe tasting menu and I definitely recommend it. The amuse was a cannellini bean soup that was an impressive start. My salmon crudo was fantastic and a bigger portion than I was expecting. The lemon sorbet palate cleaner was just perfect. My sea bass was perfectly prepared and expertly seasoned. Husband was equally pleased with his duck. We ordered the mesquite noodles outside of our tasting menu choices because we were curious and I'm glad we did - it was interesting and yummy. Desserts were also a standout. Service was pretty relaxed and we started to get worried about getting out in time to make an 8 pm show but we let our server know and they made sure to get us out of there on time. We will definitely return.

Tucked quietly in old town Scottsdale, this restaurant is a true gem! Our evening was nothing short of phenomenal! Despite the chilly and brisk evening, the patio seating is incredibly inviting and heated. The patio is large while maintaining its intimacy. Our group of four decided to go with the prix fixe menu and wine pairing. The burrata and grilled octopus were outstanding. Our group had two orders of the scallop dish as a main, the pork chops and sea bass. We all tried each other's dishes and wine pairings. Each dish was seasoned to perfection and undeniably delicious. Our server was outstanding offering recommendations with ease as his familiarity with the menu shone through. We cannot wait to come back and see what the chef comes up with next as the menu changes frequently. Overall, an outstanding experience!

One of the best consistent restaurants in Scottsdale! Fantastic food, ambience, and service! Burrata , pastas, Branzino, and finally the toffee pudding were all a 10! Will continue to come back.

Beautiful dinner with great service. The place itself is gorgeous especially outside. Our waiter was great! The salad on their current menu is seriously the best salad I've had in a long time. Maybe even ever. Also highly recommend their espresso martini, also possibly one of the best I've had, but it's not on their menu directly. They have a fancy espresso machine behind the bar if you're just looking for a good dessert coffee as well. We got the scallops and their famous polpo for entrees. I wasn't crazy for the polpo but who I was with really enjoyed it. The scallops were absolutely amazing!!! The only thing we ordered that we unfortunately had to turn away, and we really thank our waiters kindness about it, was the tuna tartare (crudo) it was unfortunately really warm and very, very salty. We had big bits of salt stuck in our teeth. But we thank the restaurant for being kind that we didn't enjoy it. Just thought I'd share for what it is good on the menu & what was not what we were expecting :) Thank you for this experience!

I was in town in Scottsdale's on some unpleasant medical stuff and decided to book a table here. The restaurant is located at the center of that strange touristy area with all the artsy farsty galleries and cowboy looking people and sculptures of native Americans. The night I booked the table I walked down a quiet street and saw a bush wall with a dim light. The virtu sign emerged and I was greeted by a young lady who looked at me as if I didn't belong in the establishment. I was wearing my red Nike sneakers with a polka dot button down and some black jeans. The place was oozing warmth and there was a modern fire pit outside. I was outside by myself and the waiter came, he had gray hair with a Hollywood curl. He looked like an extra from "the godfather." Anyway everything I ate was delicious and not pretentious at all and the place was warm and friendly, especially my waiter, I can't remember his name, but you will recognize his hair.

Virtù Honest Craft was recommended to me by a co-worker. I arrived shortly after they opened and sat at the bar drinking in all the sights and sounds. I thought it was a very quaint, peaceful ambiance. The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered this lovely pasta dish that was surprisingly flavorful and light. It had this pesto cream sauce that defied expectation. It was glorious. The cocktails were amazing! The Ice Queen was delicious - bright, tantalizing, and frothy. It was a cocktail I could have drunk forever. One thing I felt uncertain with was the service. There was a couple sitting at the bar when I entered who the bartender was cheerily talking to whereas with me all joy drained from his face every time he talked with me. After the couple left I mentioned how I never had Amaro before as I was considering ordering one for a digestif. The bartender initially gave no recommendations and was largely dismissive saying it wasn't for everyone. Figuring he just wasn't wanting anything to do with me I closed my tab and then that's when he gave me a small tasting of Amaro. Maybe I just misread the bartender but I was quite unsure. I am grateful I went, but not sure I'd return.

Gastronomic Gem right here in Phoenix It's an inviting area that has gorgeous ambiance in the patio, I could see coming back when alfresco dining is possible again. We had an amazing time enjoying great service from both Michael and Jeremy, enjoyed amuse-Bouche small plate culinary delights alongside amazing hand-made cocktails from the bar all evening.

Came here for a date night with my husband and had a great time! This place is tucked in next to the Bespoke Inn in old town. We parked in a lot across the street. There are lots of tables outside and the courtyard is very quaint and intimate. For the first course, we tried the polpo, the pate, and the manzo. All of them were delicious! My husband ordered a pasta from the bonus pasta course (the sarde), which I wasn't as excited about (it tasted like something we could make at home and needed some acid to brighten it up). For the next course, we had the Bistecca Tagliata (tomahawk ribeye) which was really good (but maybe a little undersalted). For dessert, I had a butterscotch pudding and my husband had a chocolate cake. Both were delicious. The service was great, no complaints! Also, the wines that they paired for each course were lovely too. They mentioned that they also have a brunch on the weekends- I'm sure it would be wonderful too!

Really good food. Really good service. My cousins live in Cave Creek. This is their favorite restaurant of all time!

Came on Easter Sunday during my visit to PHX. We booked a table WAY in advance, which I highly recommend. I went with the duck Benedict, which was a hefty portion of protein. The hollandaise was foie gras flavored, and it was fantastic. My dining partner got the French toast, and it was also very good, although the bread was a tad tough. The service was friendly and competent. Both indoor and patio ambiance were beautiful. Overall, I highly recommend this charming, quaint spot!

Go here immediately! We had a party of 13 and they did an amazing job. Sumptuous in every way: food was on point, the space is intimate and well appointed and Ivan was great to work with. Highly recommend and get the scallops (they were so amazing I dove in immediately and didn't get a picture!)

One of the most enjoyable meals we have ever experienced. The ambiance, music, customer service, delicious bar choices, and creative menu were amazing. Service was impeccable. Simply the best.

Got into Phoenix on a late flight and needed a bite. Luckily the Bespoke Inn has this gem! Ordered the cauliflower dish. Wow! The vegetables were smoked incredibly, and the sauce and eggplant were divine. Lovely server too. Just what we needed! Very impressed!

We have wanted to come here for a while, and decided to take advantage of having a friend in town to take him out for a nice dinner. The menu frequently changes and the only option is the prix fixe menu (three courses). The ambience is fairly nice -- good for a date night or a night out with friends. We opted for a table on the patio. It was a lovely evening outside. For a full and detailed review, keep reading below. For TLDR: Dine on the patio Skip the wine pairing The course portions are larger than we were expecting Skip the pasta course If it's on the menu, sticky toffee pudding! We ordered a bottle of wine for the table and a couple cocktails to start. The Negroni was great, but it was also mostly ice. The Sun Has Sank was light and refreshing. I had high hopes for the food and it exceeded my expectations! For the first course, our waiter recommend the octopus (pulpo), which was fantastic. We also ordered the asparagus (asparagi), which is served with a duck egg, candied bacon, and a hollandaise sauce. And we ordered the burrata. There's an optional pasta course (add-on for additional money). We opted for the sausage ragu. The plate was small, but recommended to be shared. If we were to do it again, I don't think the pasta course is needed. The rest of the courses are abundant and delicious. For our second course, two in our party ordered the duck breast -- amazing! I ordered the sea bass (branzino) -- also delicious. Finally, the dessert round. The special of the day was sticky toffee pudding, which was one of the best toffee puddings I've ever had. We also ordered the olive oil cake (which was the only thing we had all night that we were not impressed by), and the butterscotch pudding (which was fantastic as well). One of the people in our group decided to add the wine pairing with the courses. It's quite expensive, and the glasses aren't full pours. We would not recommend adding the wine pairing -- it didn't really add anything to the dining experience.

Virtu is tucked away in Scottsdale and it could be easily missed! However, if you give it a chance, you could be blown away. The ambience invites you in with its mediterranean vibes. Absolutely loved our experience under an olive tree for an unforgettable lunch. We started with cocktails that are uniquely crafted and moved on to our entrees. We were truly transported to the Mediterranean with top notch plates. The grilled octopus and branzino fish were stellar. Their award winning menu changes constantly and we were able to truly see why. Highly recommend if you're in the area! We're definitely returning to try their dinner menu.

Beautiful garden patio, casual but knowledgeable service, chef driven, delicious brunch perfect for a relaxing ladies brunch, pet friendly patio. Yum yum yum. I heard the chef won't cook some of the steaks above medium which I love.. I love when a chef puts his foot down to preserve the quality of his art. Love this place

The ambiance was perfect, the service, the cocktails, and the food were great. My 4 star is because of super disappointing desserts. I'm a dessert person. I eat so that I get to the dessert! We got their chocolate cake and their olive cake and both were dry as a bone. I'm a cake monster and I didn't take more than a bite (and not because I was full, we got them to go and ate them an house later. But other than that, their pate, pasta and scallop were all very nice. I'd suggest you check it out

Fantastic food, service and the outdoor patio space had a similar feel to a European venue. The wine list had some great selections. We went with 2017 Planeta Mamertino, a Sicilian Nero D' Avila. Great bottle and price! Paired well with the food we selected for our meal. We will be back.

Absolutely phenomenal. Adam, our server, was exceptional in every way. He was knowledgeable about the menu, helpful, and incredibly kind and accommodating. The food was out of this world. The cocktails are unique, inventive, and works of art. The wine menu was extensive. It's a three-course menu and we opted for the burrata, Crudo, Bistecca Tagliata, and a pasta dish with desserts. The Bistecca Tagliata was perfectly cooked and one of our favorite dishes we have had in ages. The ambiance is that of dreams. The sounds of fountains, great soft lounge music and smiling servers who go out of their way to be helpful. Gio, the manager or owner, was a gracious man. All restaurants should be just like this one. Thank you.

Beautiful and romantic restaurant in old town Scottsdale. Ordered the octopus as a starter, dish was generous with the amount of octopus meat, and tasted great charred/grilled. For my main course, I ordered the duck breast. Was a little disappointed as the duck meat was too salty for my taste. Overall ambience and experience was very nice. But a bit pricey for the experience.

A really delicious three course prefix meal attached to the Bespoke Inn. Although a bit overpriced in my opinion I am still very happy that we dined here as the food taste, quality, and portion size were all very agreeable. In fact everything was cooked perfectly and with skill. It's a very pretty restaurant and we were able to eat outside at sunset with perfect late March evening weather. Our waiter was also very informative and did a great job. As mentioned I do think it's overpriced because considering it's $85 a person that makes for a very expensive appetizer and dessert. For my first course I chose the Manzo, which is a beef tartare with umami flavor added. It was extremely tasty and the portion size was very large. For my second course I chose the Branzino and it was my favorite dish of the meal. The skin was perfectly crispy and the brown butter sauce with it made it especially sweet. Sweet and crispy is a wonderful combination and the grilled capers on the plate really added to the flavor as well. For my third course I chose the butterscotch Budino as a Budino is one of my favorite desserts since childhood. It was the only small in portion entree that we received but still it was very good. Overall a really nice meal and definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for an upscale dinner that is visiting or living in Scottsdale or surrounding.

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. We came here last night - a party of four- for the fixed-price, three-course dinner at $85 per person. The things I liked: The food was very good. I have never liked octopus but I liked this. The elk steak was good and the dessert was out of this world. Excellent. The portion sizes were large. We brought home two boxes and will be able to eat again. Attentive service Things that troubled me: Although there is a raging virus, we were the only ones (save one bartender) in the place with masks, including customers and staff. I worried when the server stood over our table talking to us and I was glad we were wearing masks. Honestly, we regretted coming here but we had made the reservations weeks ago before the virus surge. The table we had kept lurching up and down. Every time I put my arms or elbows on the table, it jolted. Not comfortable. This is a restaurant where you have to request salt. I think a lot of people disagree with me on this but I didn't enjoy the long menu presentation by the waiter. He went through every one of 10 or so dishes in detail. I felt like I was required to attend a lecture before I could order. I can read the menu. If I consider the items we received for $340 (before tip), I'm not sure the value is there for me. For the same or less money, you can get the same great food AND a fantastic view at places like Elements, Orange Sky, etc. You wouldn't be at a table near the bar and kitchen with constant traffic going right close to the table. Would I come again? Probably not. Would I recommend it? Sure, it's worth a try.

Absolutely stunning!!! I loved EVERYTHING about this place. First the venue was so quant and cute and romantic. The waiter Adam was as good as I ever had anywhere, he knew every single item like the back of his hand. Service was impeccable The 3 course meal was phenominal every option was amazing we had the burrata the asparagi the duck the Sea bass each one was better than than the next. If you read somebody's complaint about the food it's because they're a sheltered little kid who doesn't know anything about quality food this food was absolutely amazing . Come here you won't be disappointed.

We never got to sample the dining fare. Decided on this place from a television based diners review. Reserved a table one week advance, arrived early, had drinks at bar. When reserved table was ready, we were shown to the patio (our advance choice) and given a table awkwardly positioned in the main traffic area of staff and diners. Most dissatisfied, staff were ambivalent to say it nicely. We settled our tab with the bartender and left quite feeling non appreciated.

Incredible incredible food! One of my favorite restaurants ever. Ambiance is so cute and cozy and perfect, whether you sit inside or outside. Service is always prompt and servers are well informed of the menu. I didn't experience particularly good vibes from Evan the server when we went this week but he was probably having a bad day and didn't feel like smiling or being welcoming/ making eye contact when speaking to us. Pretty rude. But the food is well worth it here regardless!

The food was delicious! Party of 2 and we each had the tasting menu. How this worked was a little confusing but you get a 5 course meal and select 3 of the courses. I was pleased with their gluten free options and knowledge of what I could have or easily adapt. I would definitely recommend Virtu for a special night out in the Scottsdale area!

This place was great!!! Made a reservation for 730 on a Saturday and was seated immediately. The host recommended the patio so we sat outside. It was a beautiful scene with cafe lights and greenery all around. Ivan was our server. He was quick, efficient and happy to give us his recommendations. We started with a couple cocktails- the Virtú G n T and the Ice Queen. Both were refreshing. For our three course meal, we actually wanted THREE entrees. They accommodated us! Sure, it was an extra charge, but so what! We couldn't decide between the lamb, the pork chop and the branzino, so instead we had all of them. The branzino was my favorite of the three dishes. The fish was a good portion, cooked perfectly, and the sauce was tasty. The lamb was my least favorite. It was too charred. I wanted to peel off all that char because that's all you could taste- burned. The meat itself on the inside was not over cooked. The pork chop was ok. It had that same burned flavor all over it. It's as if their grill is too hot and everything caught on fire. It was smothered in sauce but it still tasted burned. The beans on that dish though, were incredible. Just a white bean, but so tasty. For appetizers, we had the octopus, which was super tender and flavorful, and the filet tartare. The filet tartare was served in a little jar with the tastiest bread. The bread was toasted on the outside but was super soft on the inside. Yum! I could eat that bread with everything. Would be awesome with a bowl of mussels! The star of the show was the supplemental course. The pasta with the beef cheeks. Holy cow. Lol. Was so delicious. The beef cheeks were a good portion. The meat was basically stewed and fell apart. The pasta seemed homemade and was so chewy and salted. I ate that whole dish!!!! I had the amaro viale with my dinner. That cocktail was so good. Reminiscent of a Negroni. Slightly bitter but I love that. With dessert we had another round of drinks - the Rhône and Rye and an espresso martini. Both were alcohol forward and delicious. We shared the butterscotch pudding and the chocolate cake with ice cream. We chose perfectly, as we both got what we wanted. We never felt rushed during our courses. Drinks were always on time. The outdoor seating area was full but not loud. We felt like we could have our conversations and no one else could hear us. Bathrooms are inside. One stall each. Clean. The bar inside had many open seats. Would be cool to watch them make cocktails. Full bar. Parking is along the street. No issues. We walked a block and a half. Easy to find this place. We told Ivan, our server that we did not prefer the lamb or the pork chop because of the tremendous amount of char. We did not expect a discount on our ticket, but we got one. That was nice. I would definitely eat here again. Maybe sit at the bar and watch the cocktail making and kitchen crew do their thing. Highly recommend.

Professional experience from start to finish! Cozy indoor atmosphere. Craft cocktails were well done. Favorite dish was the pork chop... so deliciously tender! We have been frequenting this restaurant for a decade on every trip to Phoenix.

This place blew my mind. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner. We were seated immediately and the ambiance was super cute. We sat outside, noise level was good. Honestly, the service here may be the best I ever had. Was super prompt and had great recommendations from start to finish. We both started off with cocktails, which were made really well, and I did the wine pairing with my dinner which were all reds (my preference). For starters, we chose the burrata and octopus. The burrata was amazing, like sooo good. The octopus was good as well but I'd probably opt for another choice in the future. We also chose a pasta dish, this was my boyfriends favorite dish and I loved it too! Entrees I chose the tuna and he chose the duck. I loved both, but the duck, I'd have dreams about that thing. It blew my mind, was so incredibly good. For dessert we had the mousse, toffee sticky cake, and the budino. They were all very good, all very different. I'd say the toffee sticky pudding was for sure my favorite. Overall, I feel like you can't go wrong here. Five stars

The good: the service is attentive, but not overbearing. The outdoor seating area is nice, comfortable and had heaters. The choices for menu had a decent variety and overall the flavors were good. The not so good: on a Saturday night, you'll hear a lot of street noise from pedal bars and the like. They try to lessen it with music, etc. but it detracts from the experience. Price fixed is your only option. The lack of flexibility hurts the overall score. My bill came to $300 all in (2 meals, 4 glasses of wine, tax and tip). I was prepared for the cost but, upon reflection, I can't say it was worth it.

Celebrated a 15 yr wedding anniversary. They honored reservations. We originally were seated inside but it was super cold under a AC vent and the staff was super understanding and kind enough to accommodate us in the patio. We were greeted with a champagne toast to start. It's a 3 course menu with the option to add wine pairings and pasta course. I didn't have a huge appetite so we skipped the pasta. Our server Gary was amazing!!!!!!!!!! He was so thorough and really showed enthusiasm when walking us through the course options. I loved his energy and completely trusted his taste so I asked him to surprise me with my 2nd course option. My husband had the lamp chops and I was brought branzino. Which I am a true sucker for branzino when it's an option on the menu! Be prepared that the menu does change with a handful of staples they keep on, so I encourage you to call ahead if you have your heart set on something specific. Dishes were full of flavor! First course we had octopus dish which was perfectly prepared with a savory slightly spicey sauce. I loved the asparagus- candied bacon, goose? Egg and truffle- who would have thought that combination would pair well together! Everything was exceptional. Food, wine choices, ambiance, and service! If it's not too hot and weather permits stick with dining on the patio. And I hope you are blessed to have Gary as your server! You will be well cared for!

Amazing cocktail and food. The ambience of the restaurant is superb. Definitely will be coming back. If you stay at Bespoke Inn, it is located on the property and super convenient for a night cap.

For $95 per person with optional pasta course (to share between 2 people) for $25, this is a great prix-fixe Mediterranean menu in Scottsdale! You can also add a wine pairing (3 glasses for the 3 courses) for $50 per person, with an optional $10 glass with the pasta. As I visited Virtu with a friend, we each ordered different dishes, tried each wine pairing, and had a good sampling of the menu! We started with a glass of rose champagne to start. Cause why not start with a refreshing, subtly sweet glass of bubbles? For the Crafty Small Bites, we started with Polpo and Asparagi, which were the two recommended by our waitress. We love octopus, so this was a pretty obvious choice. The Polpo came with lemon marinated ceci, calabrese chile butter, rucola and fennel insalata, basalmico and was paired with a glass of Durin pigato (white). Loved the grilled octopus leg, which was cut into bite-sized pieces scattered next to the greens. The Asparagi dish came with feta crumbles and bacon candy scattered throughout, with a large duck egg sunny-side-up and drizzled with foie gras hollandaise and truffle. It was paired with La raia gavi di gavi riserva (white). I LOOOVED the bacon candy - they were small blocks of candied bacon, and just as tasty as it sounds, with a slight crunch factor. Asparagus were grilled well so that they were soft without being dry. Duck egg didn't have any distinct flavor to it, but perhaps seems a bit larger than an average chicken egg sunny-side-up. For our supplemental pasta course, we chose the Pappardelle, as we weren't too much a fan of the lemon cream used for the Chitarra pasta, even though that was the one our waitress recommended. The pappardelle came with 'nduja sugo tomato-based sauce and muddica mixed in with the wide long pasta with a Two Wash Ranch (in Phoenix, local!) goose egg sunny-side-up on top. Now, this goose egg was HUGE! This one you could really tell was not from a chicken. We cut through the egg to reveal drooping egg yolk and the pasta underneath! We mixed it all together and served it up onto our individual plates to enjoy, and enjoy we did! Not too salty, just right on the pasta flavor, and not overcooked/steamed either. The pasta was paired with red wine, quite pleasant. For our Craft of the Plate, we went with the Anatra and Agnello. Our waiter recommended the Branzino and Anatra, but we were really feeling the pull towards lamb chops that night, and we're really picky about fish - we would have gone for Branzino if it had been prepared as a whole fish dish, rather than a filet. Anyway, we loooved the smoked duck (Anatra) with toasted mesquite polenta, molasses cippalini, walnuts, huckleberry. I thought the huckleberry fruity notes brought out the smoky flavors of the duck meat. And the polenta and molasses served as palate cleansing bites between meat bites. And then the walnuts added the extra crunch factor! Duck was done medium rare, as we had asked, with warm pink center and juicy texture. Paired with a lovely glass of bodegas tridendte "rejon" tempranilla. Now, the Agnello (lamb chops), paired with cascina chicco barbera granera alta, were a little disappointing. This course came with Moroccan spiced eggplant kofta, harissa tabbouleh, tahini sauce - sounds so perfectly Mediterranean! But unfortunately, the lamb meat was done more rare than we would have liked, and it was very chewy and dry, so the quality just wasn't there. Maybe they just had an off-night with this dish, but I would not recommend it. We would have gone with the scallop or branzino instead. For our final course of the night, dessert - We had the olive oil cake with dragon fruit pieces and coconut sorbet (Chef's selection) and the Choccolato chocolate sticky toffee cake with salted caramel gelato and toffee drizzle. Both were quite delicious, and I would absolutely recommend both of them if you have a chance! Came with a slightly sweet wine and a port wine. We didn't finish the port, but the other sweet wine was actually pretty nice! Overall, we had a great time here, and service was pretty efficient. It did take longer for our main course to come out - the lamb was taking longer than expected - but we still had a good time.

We had never been to Virtù before, but decided to try it out for my birthday the other night. We had such a great experience! The food was to die for. We had the octopus and asparagus appetizers, the Sarde pasta course, smoked duck entree, and the butterscotch pudding and chocolate toffee sticky cake desserts. We had the wine pairing as well and it was lovely. Our server, Tabitha, gave incredible recommendations! She never steered us wrong. That's always my guidance between good and great service. The entire service staff was working more as a team than I've ever seen before in a restaurant... we always had someone coming by with food, wine, or water. It was a great environment and ambiance was very romantic! We loved our experience here and will certainly be back

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I grew up in Scottsdale, live down the road from Virtu just a few minutes. I'm not surprised that it still lived up to my expectations. Fantastic atmosphere, staff, and menu. They know what they do well, and they continue doing it. I tried the Pulpo, Asperagi and toffee cake. I was impressed by each, all were phenomenal. The octopus was definitely the best I've ever had, and I could eat here any day. I can't wait to go back.

I am exceptionally picky when it comes to critiquing places and it has been a long time since an establishment has impressed me as much as Virtù Honest Craft did last night. From start to finish, everything was impeccably superb. The outside and inside seating areas are very welcoming and the interior--where we were sat--is cozy but not cramped. All staff were friendly and the server had a solid grasp of the menu, food preparation, etc. When he reached the end of his knowledge base on a topic, he would have the sommelier, bartender, or other relevant person stop by to fill in the gaps. Water service was excellent throughout the night and we never felt rushed; in fact, it was the exact opposite. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy ourselves, no matter how long we stayed. And the food? Out of this world. The octopus is some of the best I've ever had in my life. Both the duck and lamb were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. Dessert was similarly delicious, and all courses were perfectly paired with wine. I appreciate that everyone has different budgets when eating out but in my opinion, the pricing here makes this place an absolute bargain for what your get. If you are still reading this, definitely make a reservation...you will not be disappointed!

This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in the Phoenix area. Intimate and charming with a lovely ambiance, I've never had a bad meal. The only thing I didn't like was the dessert, too overpowering after a meal of intricate flavors, but it's very popular so I'm the odd one out on that, I think. The servers are very knowledgeable and professional and they always have a great craft cocktail list. However they are preparing the scallops, get them! They are the best.

Love love LOVED!! Virtu is a super quaint and romantic set up. I definitely recommend requesting a table outside! Our service was exceptional and our meal was divine! We did the wine pairing and enjoyed having wines that wouldn't be our normal go to! It is great to broaden the horizon. We began with cocktails, i had the ice princess and it was amazing. I started with the Burrata... we shared both pastas... moved to the scallops and then the toffee cake for dessert. I wouldn't have changed anything! The portions are perfect for such a long meal. We went with a table of 6 and the 6 of us shared the pasta courses to get a little sample. It would be too much to add the pasta if you are just on a date! I can't wait to go back and get the tomahawk. 10/10

This place was good, but definitely overpriced and a little over hyped. The octopus appetizer was very large and had good flavor, the foie grad torchon was good although not super flavorful. The roasted duck was good, my mom asked for medium but it was definitely very rare. A lot of food and interesting mix of flavors. I thought the deserts were a little underwhelming. We got the bread pudding and the sticky toffee cake. Both were covered in a butterscotch syrup and just tasted like that. Neither had much interesting flavor or texture and were both a little over sweet. Had it not been as expensive I might have been less critical, but for $95 a person I expected a little more.

We had a special dinner at Virtu yesterday evening with family visiting from out of town. There were 5 of us and the day before we were told we had to order prix fixe because there were 5 of us. We were all disappointed because we were planning on a la carte as the website states it's optional. By the time we were notified it was too late to make reservations someplace special for 5 people. We expected exceptional food given the reputation and we were disappointed, the amuse buche was very very salty, the salad was enormous which made it difficult to enjoy the scallops (my main) and the latter were fine but not, by any means, exceptional. The ambience was fine but far too loud for us to hear one another at the large 6person table inside. We had been looking forward to Virtu for quite some time and found it good but not special. Many in our party found it disappointing. We will be choosing someplace else for our next special event .

It's been a few years since coming to this wonderful restaurant. The restaurant no longer offers à la carte menu but only offers a 3 course fix price menu. We had the polpo (octopus) and burrata for starters. The octopus is a staple on the menu and was just as delicious as a remember years ago - beautifully charred and tender- highly recommended. The burrata was good but in hindsight would have gotten something else. The main courses we opted for lamb chops and pork chop. I'm not a fan of lamb but the seasoning was fantastic and balanced out the lamb flavor I typically don't care for. It came with eggplant stuffed with lamb sausage and feta cheese. It was truly the highlight of the meal. I've never had anything like it. The pork chop had a wonderful smokey flavor and was cooked perfectly. Both were delicious and good portion size. I was worried the portion sizes would be small as is the case sometimes with set price menus but not here. We were already full before getting our desserts! For our dessert, the Budino was by far the best with the chocolate sticky toffee coming in a close second. We somehow managed to find room to finish them both. A few things to note: - Make reservations well in advance. We were the first to arrive at 5pm and the place was packed by 6pm. - There's no restaurant parking lot I'm aware of but there's plenty of street parking and the restaurant is walking distance to old town Scottsdale and the art galleries on Main Street. We had a wonderful walk down Main Street after dinner with a few art galleries still open. - Skip the wine pairing. You don't get much for the price. It would be better to just get a glass or two on your own. - Lastly, book a table outside on the patio - this is an option when booking a reservation. DO NOT get a table inside! The smoke from the kitchen was overwhelming at our table inside. We both looked and smelled like we had been at a bonfire all night by the time we left. This is the reason for 4 vs 5 stars. Overall great food and service. We will be back but with a table outside.