DeFalco's Italian Grocery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

1. DeFalco's Italian Grocery

9.2
2334 N Scottsdale Rd Ste A133 (at E Oak St), Scottsdale, AZ
Deli · 91 tips and reviews

Danny M.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 C.Liz Campagna: So delish. Was craving real authentic Italian food and this was perfect!

Gabriel W.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.

Andreoli Italian Grocer is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

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 L.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 TimesPhoenix 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 MapsTV 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.

Los Olivos Mexican Patio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

3. Los Olivos Mexican Patio

8.4
7328 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 60 tips and reviews

Jamie FJamie F: Yum yum yum authentic Mexican delisciousness. Beware of redder salsa. Hot!! But great. And FYI fajitas are easily enough for 3 peeps.

RalphRalph: Attentive staff, authentic quisine.

PJ W.PJ Walker: Run away ftom.this "authentic" Mexican restaurant unless you like food that requires a lot of hot salsa to give it flavor.

Frank & Lupe's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

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 S.Keri Stone: Small, cozy authentic and excellent Mexican food with great service. The enchiladas with creamy poblano sauce were pretty incredible.

Erin Y.Erin Yeager: Fabulous, huge margaritas! Authentic food! Very inexpensive!

David B.David Bertrand: Best Mexican food in old town Scottsdale and very authentic but expect slow service. Try the number 8.

Pomo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

5. Pomo

8.9
8977 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 504, Scottsdale, AZ
Pizzeria · Resort Corridor · 19 tips and reviews

Johnny I.Johnny Iglehart: Fantastic pizza. It doesn't get more authentic than this.

Simi F.Simi F.: Authentic pizza, with super fresh ingredients. The strozzapretti is super tasty but dear god it is so oooo salty

Marissa H.Marissa Hill: Pizza is delicious. Thin, but the crust is amazing. Make sure you get a reservation!

Arrivederci is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

6. Arrivederci

8.5
7101 E Thunderbird Rd (Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Nora S.Nora Sneberger: Awesome authentic Italian food served by Italian waiter - loved it!

Nadine Y.Nadine Younger: Authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. I particularly like the vodka sauce. After dinner they serve limoncello.

Angela C.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.

Thats Amore Gelato is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

7. Thats Amore Gelato

9.0
7605 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Greyhawk · 12 tips and reviews

MaggieMaggie: 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 B.Randy Bentwick: Mi piace. Authentic staff, gelato & paninis; it reminds me of my semester in Rome.

MaggieMaggie: Most authentic gelato you can find! You're missing something special if you don't stop by!!

Cool Gelato Italiano is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

8. Cool Gelato Italiano

8.3
7373 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale, AZ
Dessert Shop · Downtown Scottsdale · 15 tips and reviews

Jacqueline H.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 K.Amanda Keeler: Gelato tastes like it was made in Italy! Very authentic flavors and the owner is so friendly!

Shannon H.Shannon Herber: LOVED this place. authentic Italian gelato, delicious unique flavors and super nice owners. highly recommend!

Goldwater Brewing Co. is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

9. Goldwater Brewing Co.

8.6
3608 N Scottsdale Rd (at N Goldwater Blvd), Scottsdale, AZ
Brewery · Arts Districts · 11 tips and reviews

Bob B.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 R.Hector Rodriguez: Great looking place. Nice environment with both balcony and basement. Didn’t get downstairs today but definitely next time!

Colin D.Colin DuRant: Decent brewery! Very cool space, but my experience with the beer has been somewhat hit or miss.

La Fonda Del Sol is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

10. La Fonda Del Sol

7.5
7223 E Shea Blvd (Scottsdale & Shea), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Labrecque: Best no frills authentic Mexican you can find an good service

Sarah K.Sarah Krznarich: Delicious authentic Mexican.

Tricia S.Tricia Scales: Best local authentic hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale! Great food for a great price and great service run by a local family.

The Mission is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

11. The Mission

8.5
3815 N Brown Ave (at 1st St), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 166 tips and reviews

Dano R.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 L.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 S.Lance Speelmon: Try the pork shoulder tacos, fresh guacamole and pumpkin bread pudding!

Sip Coffee & Beer House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

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 V.Renée Vargas: Great cold brew, amazing pesto egg white bagel sandwich, and an overall relaxed vibe to enjoy your coffee

Will G.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.

CristopherCristopher: Nice addition to Old Town. Casual place with coffee, beer and bites! Stop in for a pint.

Los Sombreros is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

13. Los Sombreros

7.5
2534 N Scottsdale Rd (btwn Oak & Thomas), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Alec T.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 W.Craig Williams: Great atmosphere and chips. Very laid back but authentic. Food is awesome.

Larry L.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.

Fate Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

14. Fate Brewing Company

8.9
1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Brewery · 31 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Brenneman: Sunday brunch is bomb and their beers are delicious. Get a tour from the brewer!

Carl W.Carl Walser: Great beer and burgers

Scott M.Scott McKinney: Pizza and beer! What more needs to be said Ha The group I was with liked the stout I happened to like the Fatality IPA and the whole group thought the chili beer was good but lacked body.

Roaring Fork is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Scottsdale.

15. Roaring Fork

8.6
4800 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Chaparral Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 62 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Finally, a margarita with a delicious berry twist. It might not be authentic, but the Huckleberry Frozen Margarita sure is good to drink! Read more.

JeffJeff: Great food. Great atmosphere. Reservations are a must for dinner.

David Z.David Zamora: Get the Big Ass Burger in the bar during happy hour.