From Fairmont Scottsdale Best Nearby Italian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Scottsdale, AZ NoRTH (Restaurants - Italian) 15024 N Scottsdale Rd Kierland Commons, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-948-2055 Distance: ~1.63 mi         Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. An occasionally noisy dining room, especially at lunch, is a small price to pay for North's innovative, simply-prepared New Italian dishes. The bustling atmosphere of Kierland Commons is the perfect setting for this hip restaurant, and the ample patio allows you to blend right in. Heavy sauces are foregone in favor of lighter, cleaner preparations. Lasagna is crafted with chicken, tomato, and shiitake mushrooms; thin-crust pizzas are topped with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Exotic martinis and a delightful hazelnut and chocolate mousse dessert are welcome surprises. Arrivederci (Restaurants - Italian) 7101 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-922-8225 Distance: ~2.44 mi         Description: A nondescript location belies the delicious Italian cuisine served inside this popular restaurant. Locals flock to Arrivederci for tender pastas and succulent meat and seafood dishes. Lobster-stuffed ravioli in a creamy, saffron-infused sauce and delicate potato gnocchi in a four-cheese sauce are two of the most requested entrees, while carpaccio and eggplant parmigiana also win raves. Naturally, desserts are of equally high quality, especially decadent ricotta cheesecake. Intimate ambiance and attentive service are pluses. Guido's Chicago Meat & Deli (Restaurants - Italian) 10893 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-951-0636 Distance: ~4.19 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. Affordable and tasty! That's the combination at Guido's restaurant and Italian grocery. At lunch, the protocol is to order at the counter; dinner is a sit-down affair – both are casual. Be sure and order Guido's famous "frizel," a mound of toasted Italian bread smothered in tomato, red onion, pesto, olive oil, red wine vinegar and Romano cheese. Sausages, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, subs, fried chicken, chicken parmesan, and salads complete the menu. Desserts include rich ricotta cheesecake and other Italian sweets. La Locanda (Restaurants - Italian) 10201 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85253-1436 • 480-998-2822 Distance: ~4.62 mi User Rating: 8.6 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. The exterior may not draw you in, but fantastic Northern Italian cuisine, attentive service, and welcoming ambience make you wish you never had to leave. From start to finish, the menu offers a wide range of excellent choices. Tonnaccio affumicato (smoked ahi with smoked salmon dressing) and calamari al carbone are among the starters; entrees include risotti alla boscaiola (porcini mushrooms, vegetables, parmigiano cheese, and white truffle oil) and ossobuco. Although dessert may seem an extravagance, diners simply can't pass up expertly prepared tiramasu. Voce Ristorante & Lounge (Restaurants - Italian) 9719 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale  AZ  85258-1837 • 480-609-0429 Distance: ~4.86 mi         Description: SCOTTSDALE. Leccabaffi translates from the Italian as "lick your mustache," and the food is so good that you may want to do just that! The attentive staff works diligently to make your experience as authentic as if you were in a fine establishment in Tuscany. Inside the restaurant, an enticing display of antipasto, including risotto with fresh artichokes and homemade tagliatelle with veal sauce, whets your appetite. Tantalizing menu options make decisions difficult, but you can't go wrong with a fontina-stuffed veal chop or spicy spaghettini with shrimp. Save room for dessert! Un Bacio Ristorante (Restaurants - Italian) 7704 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85258-2121 • 480-609-6969 Distance: ~5.55 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. Diners enjoy Un Bacio's authentic Northern Italian cuisine as much as they relish its inviting atmosphere and friendly service. Menu selections include risotto Milanese and osso bucco Milanese, but if you don't find exactly what you want, the restaurant welcomes off-the-menu ordering. That way, your imagination and your reality can always be in synch. Diners may sit in the dining room or on the covered porch, which comes complete with a cozy fireplace and live piano music. Sassi (Restaurants - Italian) 10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale  AZ  85255 • 480-502-9095 Distance: ~6.60 mi         Description: PINNACLE PEAK. You'll be so amazed by Sassi's setting and decor, you might forget to order food! This one-time farmhouse has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and now houses five dining rooms, each with fireplace and patio. Stunning views of the Sonoran desert are on display at every turn. When you finally focus on dinner, you'll find carefully prepared Southern Italian fare organized by the owner-chefs into a dining "journey." Opt for ricotta gnocchi in wild mushroom ragu or pesce al cartoccio – fresh fish steamed in a paper bag and dressed in lemon, ginger, scallions, and sage. Naturally, dessert doesn't disappoint – try gorgonzola-stuffed pears with candied walnuts for a sugary, savory treat. Veneto Trattoria (Restaurants - Italian) 6137 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85250 • 480-948-9928 Distance: ~8.19 mi User Rating: 6.5 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. Thanks in part to its friendly neighborhood feel, this establishment keeps customers coming back for more. Special Venetian dishes set the restaurant apart: gnocchi, luganega con verzette e polenta (sausage and polenta), and baccala mantecato (salt-cured cod mousse served over wedges of polenta) are among the highlights. Dessert options include everything from tiramisu to semifreddo con frutta secca – a mixture of half-frozen sweetened meringue and whipped cream. Different Pointe of View (Restaurants - Italian) 11111 N 7th St Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix  AZ  85020 • 602-866-6350 Distance: ~9.32 mi         Description: PHOENIX. As the name implies, views from this dining room are breathtaking. Sit outside on the patio and enjoy a beautiful sunset, or dine inside and check out the cityscape through huge picture windows. The menu highlights fruits and vegetables grown right on the premises; resultant dishes include milk-fed lamb chops, truffle grilled prime filet mignon, and butter-poached Maine lobster. A perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or for a quiet, romantic dinner. The vast wine list demands to be explored. Pasta Brioni (Restaurants - Italian) 4416 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-994-0028 Distance: ~9.98 mi         Description: OLD TOWN. Charming red-and-white checked tablecloths, glass lamps, and inexplicably hunky waiters – welcome to Pasta Brioni. Traditional Italian dishes populate the menu; while there are no moments of culinary genius, what's delivered is solid and tasty. Homemade spaghetti and meatballs, linguini pescatore (clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp), and heart-healthy cappellini with basil and tomato are favorites. Hefty calzones and generously-sized pizzas are pasta alternatives. Dessert involves treats like tiramisu and hazelnut ice cream. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.