Danny Moran: The canolis here are to die for! Don't leave without one. If you need some authentic Italian grocery items, fresh pasta or cheese....you need to come here!
Liz Campagna: So delish. Was craving real authentic Italian food and this was perfect!
Gabriel Woofter: Excellent place for a quick lunch. Authentic Italian groceries and fine wines from Spain and regions in Italy. Bottles go from 10- 100 plus$. A perfect place for those who enjoy a true touch of class.
2. Andreoli Italian Grocer
8.7
8880 East Vía Linda (at Pima Fwy), Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Via Linda Corridor · 29 tips and reviews
Kristin Lothrop: Talk about authentic Italian food. Best in the valley. Can't get any closer to Italy than this! Reminds me of an Italian bodega in NYC. MUST TRY: Calamari, Cosa nostra sandwich and all specials!
Phoenix New Times: Americanized Italian food is everywhere, but if you're hungry for authentic sandwiches, salads, and antipasti, you need to try Andreoli Italian Grocer. Read more.
TV Food Maps: Check out Andreoli as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for the real deal Italian market making an authentic beef specialty straight from the mother country. Read more.
4. Frank & Lupe's
7.3
4121 N Marshall Way (at Indian School Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 54 tips and reviews
Keri Stone: Small, cozy authentic and excellent Mexican food with great service. The enchiladas with creamy poblano sauce were pretty incredible.
Erin Yeager: Fabulous, huge margaritas! Authentic food! Very inexpensive!
David Bertrand: Best Mexican food in old town Scottsdale and very authentic but expect slow service. Try the number 8.
5. Pomo
8.9
8977 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 504, Scottsdale, AZ
Pizzeria · Resort Corridor · 19 tips and reviews
Johnny Iglehart: Fantastic pizza. It doesn't get more authentic than this.
Simi F.: Authentic pizza, with super fresh ingredients. The strozzapretti is super tasty but dear god it is so oooo salty
Marissa Hill: Pizza is delicious. Thin, but the crust is amazing. Make sure you get a reservation!
6. Arrivederci
8.5
7101 E Thunderbird Rd (Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Nora Sneberger: Awesome authentic Italian food served by Italian waiter - loved it!
Nadine Younger: Authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. I particularly like the vodka sauce. After dinner they serve limoncello.
Angela C: Food and service are fabulous here-explains all the 5 star reviews I've read on Yelp. Rigatoni w/meat & pink sauce was amazing. Side salads are good-sized & great too.
7. Thats Amore Gelato
9.0
7605 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Greyhawk · 12 tips and reviews
Maggie: Best,authentic fab gelato! Treat you very well,everyone is so nice! When my nephew had been there many times,only wanted a birthday cake from there! Go,please try it! You won't be disappointed!!
Randy Bentwick: Mi piace. Authentic staff, gelato & paninis; it reminds me of my semester in Rome.
Maggie: Most authentic gelato you can find! You're missing something special if you don't stop by!!
8. Cool Gelato Italiano
8.3
7373 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale, AZ
Dessert Shop · Downtown Scottsdale · 15 tips and reviews
Jacqueline Hanna: Authentic, like you were in Italy! Owner is so friendly, all flavored autentic such as the amaretto, straciatella, and bacio. Highly recommend!
Amanda Keeler: Gelato tastes like it was made in Italy! Very authentic flavors and the owner is so friendly!
Shannon Herber: LOVED this place. authentic Italian gelato, delicious unique flavors and super nice owners. highly recommend!
9. Goldwater Brewing Co.
8.6
3608 N Scottsdale Rd (at N Goldwater Blvd), Scottsdale, AZ
Brewery · Arts Districts · 11 tips and reviews
Bob Burwell: Nice to go to a micro brewery not focused on making only undrinkable IPAs. Only 3 brew over 50 IBU - several authentic ales. Nice industrial vibe.
Hector Rodriguez: Great looking place. Nice environment with both balcony and basement. Didn’t get downstairs today but definitely next time!
Colin DuRant: Decent brewery! Very cool space, but my experience with the beer has been somewhat hit or miss.
11. The Mission
8.5
3815 N Brown Ave (at 1st St), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 166 tips and reviews
Dano Renel: About as authentic Latin / Mexican you’ll find anywhere. The table-side guacamole is a must. If you are there on Sunday you can take advantage of the all you can eat pot tacos.
John Lumsden: B. Great dark Mexican atmosphere with good amount of authentic workers. Had skirt steak tacos. Good quality and authentic menu. Chips were an A.
Lance Speelmon: Try the pork shoulder tacos, fresh guacamole and pumpkin bread pudding!
12. Sip Coffee & Beer House
9.2
3617 N Goldwater Blvd (at Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Coffee Shop · Arts Districts · 32 tips and reviews
Renée Vargas: Great cold brew, amazing pesto egg white bagel sandwich, and an overall relaxed vibe to enjoy your coffee
Will Garré: Good espresso! Good vibe, too. I think one of the customers is writing a screenplay. Either that or just scrolling Facebook. I can't tell.
Cristopher: Nice addition to Old Town. Casual place with coffee, beer and bites! Stop in for a pint.
13. Los Sombreros
7.5
2534 N Scottsdale Rd (btwn Oak & Thomas), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Alec Thomson: As a native of Mexico, I can attest to their fantastic Mexican cuisine. Some is Americanized, but the majority is very authentic. Try the Mole or Tortilla soup!
Craig Williams: Great atmosphere and chips. Very laid back but authentic. Food is awesome.
Larry Langlais: Start off with Sopes and a Steve Margarita! Food and drinks here authentic and perfectly prepared. I had the Shrimp tequila dish and loved every bite.