Service was just okay here. I felt a bit rushed by the server and wasn't greeted for a couple of…read moreminutes when I first arrived. The restaurant is located inside the Doubletree Paradise Valley resort in Scottsdale. I believe it's the only restaurant onsite. I enjoyed a quick brunch with views of the resort pool before heading off to a work event (visiting from Dallas). I created my own omelette with bacon, mushrooms, spinach and cheese. It tasted pretty descent, wish the mushrooms were cooked a bit more. The potatoes were a good side. Sourdough was great.

This restaurant is on the Doubletree Hilton property. After spending the night, we had breakfast…read more There is loud construction noise going on right now, which didn't really bother us, but it may be a consideration for some people. The price for the breakfast buffet is a bit high ($26.95) for what is offered to choose from, but overall, we had a good experience. Service was excellent.

Dinner at Luna was very good. Melanie was our waitress and she was terrific. She was so nice,…read morecheerful, knowledgeable, and professional. She is an excellent representative for Luna.

LOVE LOVE LOVED LUNA!…read more Went for a fun, "MOMS NIGHT OUT!" Luna did not disappoint. Luna is on the main level of Caesars Republic Hotel. Upscale. The servers were incredibly sweet and professional. We had at least 3-4 different people check in, take care of drink/waters. Run food. It was wonderful. We ordered Fritto Misto for an appetizer (calamari, shrimp) and a citrus Cesar salad and the arugula salad. SO crispy, yummy and FLAVOR (lemon). I ordered the filet with broccoli. Medium. It was juicy and delicious! Definitely come!

Schmooze is a hidden gem!…read more Its a lovely garden oasis right in the middle of the Old Town Scottsdale. The birds are chirping and literally run things...lol. Thankfully they are not bravw enough to hop on tables outside while you eat. The outdoor and indoor seating are equally nice but if you want to get work done finding an outlet can be a challenge so be strategic to eye the table that is close to one. Each time we went, we enjoyed something yummy. The grilled salmon with salad and fries was well portioned, fresh, and tasty. On another occasion, I had the Avocado Toast with smoked salmon and a vanilla latte with a shot of hazelnut. My companion had the bagel and creme cheese with a side of fries. The whole QR code scanning for your meal is cool. Its not too impersonal to me. Once you put in the order, the wait staff are generally helpful and friendly when they come with your order. I wish the place would stay open later then 3 but understand they start out early at 7.

I stopped into Schmooze expecting something completely different, and ended up pleasantly…read moresurprised. The space has two very different vibes in a good way: a beautiful garden/courtyard area outside that feels fresh and upscale, and a more traditional café-style interior inside. The restaurant itself was very clean, parking was easy, and the overall atmosphere felt polished without being overly formal. Ordering is done either at the counter or by scanning a QR code at your table, so it's more of an open seating, modern café setup than a full-service restaurant experience. Food runners bring everything out and clear dishes afterward, but there isn't much traditional table service. That made the automatic tip prompt during ordering feel a little noticeable, especially since guests are essentially placing their own orders. I ordered the arugula caprese avocado toast and added an egg on top. Flavor-wise, it was really good. The ingredients tasted fresh, the egg was cooked perfectly, and the combination worked well together. My only issue was that it was surprisingly difficult to eat neatly. The cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls were sliced in half and kept sliding around, the toast crust was very tough to cut with the knife provided, and because it's avocado toast, it became pretty messy fast. They also only gave one small paper napkin, which definitely wasn't enough for this particular dish. One thing I've always believed is that restaurants should actually sit down and eat their own menu items using the same utensils and setup guests receive because it really highlights little details like this that can improve the overall experience. The latte was excellent though, and overall I still enjoyed my visit. The ambiance and food quality made it feel elevated and inviting, even with a few small execution details that could make the experience smoother.

The restaurant ambiance is classy yet relaxed, not overly stuffy, but visually clean and inviting,…read morelike you feel better about yourself when walking in somehow. You know you are in for a true fine dining experience. We started off with some cocktails and I was very impressed with the clear ice cube in my Smokey Old Fashioned as it was branded with the "Toro" logo. It was so smooth and probably the best Old Fashioned I ever had, so I had 3 more! My wife throughly enjoyed her Espresso Martinis also. I started off with the Grilled Octopus and nearly cried because it was so good. This is a food favorite of mine and although I love the flavors, most restaurants over cook it and you need to cut it with a steak knife. Not this dish, no knife necessary, your fork will do. So tender, so flavorful, so amazingly delicious. The Mrs. ordered the crispy calamari and was thoroughly impressed as the texture was what fresh calamari should be and not the rubbery texture you get from 8 out of 10 other places. Seasoned to perfection with spices but not overly spicy. My wife can't bear spicy anymore , but she really enjoyed it. I finished it for her of course, because she always remembers to leave room for desert and never finishes anything. And I'm glad because I always get to taste her meals too. It's a win-win for me! I then had an off-the-hook Ceviches that rivaled my own. I am also a part-time cook and also wrote a cookbook. Ceviche is a particular dish that I compare to other restaurants and until now, never found another place that compares to mine. Toro doesn't disappoint my friends. Now for the entrée, Lomo Saltado for myself and a medium rare Ribeye for the Mrs. The Lomo Saltado was beef tenderloin on creamy rice, crispy potato, heirloom tomato, bell peppers, Rocoto Aioli and a Chifa Soy Sauce. It was mouth watering. The beef tenderloin was cooked a little on the well done side, but my bad for not specifying to cook it medium rare. It was still amazing and not a big enough deal to even mention it in the review, but I just want you to specify your preference when you order yours. My wife had the 14 Oz. Ribeye, medium rare ( she thought it was also medium but I found it to be medium rare myself) it was soooo good. She had a side dish of Crispy Brussels sprouts that were unworldy. We never had Brussels sprouts that good, it must be the sherry vinagrette and cotija cheese. Unreal. I had a side of shishito peppers that made my heart happy. My favorite peppers are not usually available everywhere so it was a real bonus to the meal. Desert, well the desert was worth the wait. We both ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. It is a dark purple colored slice of heaven with masa crumble, Yuzu espuma and coconut jam. The presentation was stunning. We even enjoyed espresso with sambucca to finish our dining experience. How many places offer espresso on their menu just to inform you the espresso machine isn't working? Just another bonus for us. Price wise, what you would expect for a high-end restaurant in a beautiful resort area of Scottsdale, no sticker shock there, but still, I'd save this place as a never can fail go to for a first date, anniversary, job promotion, marriage proposal, special occasion restaurant. They also do breakfast, brunch, lunch and Happy Hour. I hope you get to experience this place at least once. Put it on your bucket list, you'll be glad you did!

Was excited to try this place for my birthday. Especially with all the good reviews…read more We started with the empanadas which were the best! Also the complementary cheese bread was good, also the ginger shots. We got the churrasco, it had alittle bit of everything. Wish the meat was cooked alittle bit more cause it looked raw. Also wish it was hotter the food. The sausage had no flavor. We got Brussel sprouts and the mac and cheese were good. Also got a complementary dessert , chose the brownie and it was to bitter, tasted like dark chocolate. There was a fire dancer too. The server was nice.

Solid brunch! I'm in Scottsdale again and am reminded that although the prices are higher, the…read moreservice is better and the quality of the food has been stellar. Worth noting that yesterday's brunch was next to a bachelor party (that desperately needed my help, hope it went well gents) and today, a bachelorette party. Ahh Scottsdale.. although I believe the manager brought a free mimosa for the star which is cool. Very cool military decor surrounded us with pics of Marilyn singing to the troops and Elvis in uniform! I love the theme, and whoever designed the REMI hotel and its restaurants did a wonderful job. I went with the chicken and waffles and it was perfect top to bottom. A passion fruit mimosa?! One of the best I've had. My date had the pancakes and was equally impressed. A bit touristy? Sure, but still excellent.

Sophie is a sweetheart! So friendly and attentive!…read more I would have loved the roasted turkey club or tuna but they weren't available until 11. I chose the crepe-style pancakes with berries and whip cream and side of eggs, sunny side up and runny. Loved the selection of sauces at the table. A few were nearly empty though. Overall great atmosphere and quality. Price is a bit high for what you get compared to so many local options but no complaints.

Excellent food! Hand…read moremade pasta! Great service! Very clean! Will return for the next special occasion.

Me and my husband were in the area of Scottsdale for the weekend of the 4th , I'm Italian born and…read moreraised and everything I Tavel I want to try authentic Italian food , it makes me feel at home. Marcellino is 100% authentic Italian food. I had the polenta con funghi , gnocchi alla Sorrentina, panna cotta and due spritz (one was Hugo spritz), everything was delicious , and gnocchi 100% homemade , we loved everything. The price are okay, I would say a bit pricey but overall that's what you pay to eat good food. The ambience was great and very romantic. If I need to point something out was the of menu dishes , when the server was explain them to us I honestly didn't understand most of them, to many of menu dishes and not explain it very well, i couldn't understand most of them and i thought it because I'm Italian and i lack of some English but my American husband didn't really understand them either. Overall everything was great , the fact that Marcelino is Italian made my dinner even a better experience

Two thumbs up. The food was so good, I literally went here two nights in a row. The vibe is good…read moretoo. Service good. One thing I didn't care for was the Friday night DJ cussing like a sailor. I'm talking full on, over the top cussing. Not sure why they would allow that. Ended up putting in my earbuds just to drown him out. He wasn't there Saturday. Friday DJ definitely cost them a star.

Our first experience at The Mission was fantastic. We had two frozen margaritas and the…read morecola-braised pork belly, and everything was great. The bartender was amazing, and the atmosphere made us excited to come back. Because of that experience, we booked a Mother's Day reservation for five. We started with the tableside guacamole, which surprisingly ended up being the best thing we ordered all night. The street corn was also pretty good. Unfortunately, things went downhill once the entrées arrived. Everyone got unusually quiet while eating and not in a good way. I ordered the fish tacos, but for some reason all of the toppings were served on the side, leaving the tacos bland and underwhelming. The rest of the table felt the same about their meals: everything lacked seasoning and flavor. For a $400 dinner, we all agreed we would've had a better meal at Rubio's. The churros were excellent, which is the only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one.

Very amazing restaurant. We had a micro wedding here in 2023. We got a private room and worked with…read morethem on the timing of the meal and dessert. The service is amazing, food selections for everyone and the best smoked old fashioned.

We took the mixology class at the bar in T Cook's, which is $50 per person or complimentary if…read moreyou're staying at the hotel. Our bartender, Andrew, had 26 years of bartending experience and gave us a great overview of the standard process for making drinks. He was very friendly, engaging, and thorough. We made the Orange Grove cocktail, which pays homage to the fact that this hotel was built on an orange grove. It actually also used to be a private residence back in the day. For you history buffs, there is a history tour that you can also take through the hotel. We learned that a bit of Angostura bitters mixed with soda is a helpful hangover cure and that their most expensive liquor on property is Louis XIII Cognac, which costs about $4,000 per bottle and $500 for a one-ounce pour. The bottle itself is apparently worth $500 when empty as it's made out of crystal. We ordered a side of fries and wings on happy hour, which is daily from 4-6pm. The fries tasted like Arby's fries but weren't curly. It took a while for them to be made for some reason. The wings were big and soft, and I wasn't a fan of the honey buffalo sauce. The bar itself is a vibe with dim lighting and comfortable seating. It was fairly quiet when we went on a Sunday afternoon, with only a few hotel guests that came. The mixology class was an intimate experience, with only four of us there and a maximum of six people allowed to book each week's class. $50 per person is what we paid since we weren't staying at the hotel, which I thought was very pricey for a mixology class with only one cocktail being made; that's my primary reason for the lower rating plus the food quality. We also ordered during happy hour and were charged full price. After bringing it to their attention, they only discounted the wings but the draft beer and specialty cocktail we ordered should have also been discounted. Just a bit frustrating to have to address that when happy hour prices are clearly listed on the menu.