Great place for lunch. Service is friendly, and the food is yummy (would probably pass on ordering the sea bass again, it lacked flavor). The meatballs are great. read more

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Love the food. Super nice and clean. Went with my coworkers. Service kinda slow but they're new so whatever. My dessert was very phallic lol - also drenched in olive oil so ask for only a little if u get the Italian sundae read more

il Bracco - Italian ice cream sundae - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Our family had an excellent experience for a family birthday. The staff were amazing and well trained for a new restaurant so professional and attentive. The food was superb. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a special evening. read more

I love love love this place. Meatballs, chicken piccata, all of the pastas, the il bracco slushie drink, mozzarella tomatoes...I haven't had a dish I didnt LOVE. The service is great, they brought all of their servers in from their existing restaurants so it was pretty flawless. Now for the design. Flawless. Perfection...the art omg the art. OMG THE ART. It's part restaurant, part gallery. I LOVE IT I WANT TO LIVE HERE. I cant wait to go again and again. read more

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*Vibe - similar to hillstone (found out owner is a Hillstone Alumni) *Service - very mediocre, nothing like hillstone/houstons - but restaurant is fairly new. Told server about nut allergy and had to clarify about dishes that were already served to our table - which had nuts. However, our server Kaitlyn was soooo nice and accommodating. *Food - Caesar salad was actually comical by how small it was. Fried artichokes were hard and felt like i was eating popcorn kernels lol. Spicy Gemelli, polenta, white bean side were soooooo good. Will be returning to have the spicy gemelli. Overall the food was good, but they need to fine tune the service; Starters were very disappointing. read more

We've been looking to try Il Bacco since it opened and finally found a night that worked for everyone. First, there is no other option than to valet at the restaurant so just keep that in mind when driving. From the outside, it looks like a nice upscale restaurant. Inside is kind of plain and more like a sports bar without decor. The patio looks directly at the parking lot with no foliage separating you and the cars so you are looking at pavement and cars. We arrived and were greeted by the nicest hostesses. Everyone was so pheasant with smiles and sweet attitudes. We booked 6:30pm reservations and were sat immediately despite how crowns was at the time. We were sat in a booth in the back which was great. The booths sit a little elevated so you have a complete view of the restaurant. I ordered a dirty martini and my friend ordered a lemon drop. She loved her lemon drop but my dirty martini tasted like it was mixed in the lemon drop shaker. It was terrible, but by the time our server came back to take our food order, I didn't want to make a fuss and just decided to let it go. It was ferry difficult to hold a conversation with the noise level. They need some type of sound cushion or ceiling. It's terrible. My husband ordered the BOLOGNESE $29. Mafaldine, house-made beef, lamb, and pork ragu, and Reggiano. He said he really enjoyed it. Flavorful and tasty. I ordered the CACIO E PEPE $23. Bucatini, cracked black pepper, and Pecorino. Honestly it was very dry with no flavor. Disappointing. Our friend ordered the EGGPLANT PARM $25. Crispy eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and our house tomato gravy. She said it was very good. CENTER CUT FILET $62. Hand-cut USDA Prime, broiled, served with polenta and asparagus. Prices appear reasonable except the filet. It is overpriced. I'm on the fence but will give it another try once they have been open a bit longer. They need to fix the noise issue. No excuse for not having some type of sound cushion system for this small space. No one likes yelling while trying to have a nice meal and dining experience. read more

What a beautiful spot! Located in the heart of Scottsdale close toFashion Square, Mall. I really loved it here, the service and everyone was dressed so nicely. But we're really stole the show was the fresh pesto pasta and the chicken sandwich. The food was absolutely delicious and I will be dreaming about that pesto pasta for a while! read more

il Bracco - Asti 76 and patron marg cocktail - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We had a great experience at Il Bracco. The ambiance is great. Lots of in and outdoor seating and a huge bar. You will need to make a RSVP. Our server was Josie and she did a fantastic job helping us navigate the menu. The staff was a 10 out of 10. The food was decent. We got the fried artichokes and focaccia bread for an app. We enjoyed the sea bass. read more

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Only open for a couple weeks now and we managed to score a reservation. Our server was Sage - he was fantastic. But I appreciate the team approach in service. Everyone was nice and full of personality. Sage nows the menu well well and he managed to be attentive on a busy Saturday night. The food was high quality with an innovative approach. There were some options that you don't see often. I especially loved the way the lasagna was made - that was a whole vibe! While we waited for our table, we got espresso martinis. It was one of the best I have had in a very long time!!! Bravo!! And the bartender was a delight. What they need to work on: the napkin roll was dirty, then when they brought a new set up, the fork was dirty with crusty food. Can't wait to be back! read more

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More then 5 stars would be fair - this place is incredible. Waiter - Sage, was extremely friendly and professional, whole staff was attentive during our dinner here last night. Place is the best atmosphere, sat outside and had a bunch of wine and food cannot wait to go back so pumped this place is right down the road from me now. Apps - foccacia , meatballs, broccolini, foccaciia bread and meatballs are incredible Entrees - I had the gemelli and added chicken holy sh one of the best pasta dishes I've had, probably top pasta dish for me in the valley will 100 percent get again. Mom got the piccata - they loved it. Amazing place, so happy they're crushing, very well deserved you can just tell they know what they're doing. Could not recommend enough! read more

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Went to Il Bracco on Scottsdale Rd, and learned very quickly that the hype is real... and so is the reservation situation. We booked a 4:00pm Saturday because anything later was completely sold out. They opened last Monday, so we wanted to see what everyone's been talking about. We started with the Wild Arugula Salad -- it's on the smaller side, with these square sheets of parmesan placed around it like little edible coasters. Flavor-wise it's exactly what you want from arugula + lemon: bright, fresh, simple. Then came the house-made focaccia with whipped ricotta + fresh olive oil. Great shareable portion, perfect crisp crust with a soft, tender center. Really good bites. I personally would tone down the thyme flakes a bit, but it's still 100% worth ordering. Next up was the orzo salad, and this was the star of the show up to that point. Everything tasted ridiculously fresh and balanced--roasted corn, basil, feta, roasted squash, green onion, currants, pine nuts, a little pepper, and just the right amount of olive oil. I could eat a pound of this and not get tired of it. We decided to try the cacio e pepe. Noodles were perfectly al dente, and it tasted like what you'd expect if you ordered it in Italy. That said... it was too pepper-forward for me, and I'm usually a heavy-pepper person. If you love the traditional version, you'll probably appreciate it. If you prefer the more American/creamy style, this one might disappoint. The sheet lasagne gets 5/5 for presentation, 4/5 for flavor. My only wish: meat in the sauce. There was a slight sweet undertone I didn't love, and I think a meatball or two would balance it out and make it a must-order. Still worth trying and honestly, it reheated really well in the air fryer the next day. And then... the chicken sandwich. This is, without exaggeration, the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! The whole Chick-fil-A vs Popeyes debate isn't even playing on the same field as this thing. Perfectly seasoned, tender and juicy chicken, breading that's crispy but still moist, and a bun that tastes like it's made in-house. It was so good we came back the next day and got one to go!! On that second visit we also tried the cheeseburger--juicy, cooked perfectly, loaded with flavor, and topped with a great combo of arugula, fennel, red onions, provolone, and Calabrian chili. Service was a big win too, our server Miles was knowledgeable, attentive, and the staff overall was high class and hospitable. The interior vibe reminded me of Hillstone, but more relaxed with a slightly Mediterranean feel. We'll definitely be back. There are still a few things on the menu calling my name... and that chicken sandwich is basically yelling. read more

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Beautiful space. Always a bit hesitant to try a place soon after opening but this place was a pretty well oiled machine (the one pet peeve is having a reservation but still needing to wait 15 minutes but such is life) - food timing wasn't rushed, servers were knowledgeable and friendly, wine was reasonably marked up and everything was delicious. Eggplant Parmesan was delicious- we asked for bread to dip into the sauce, pesto pasta was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful and some of the best white beans I've had as a side dish. 100% will return. read more

il Bracco - Olive oil ice cream. Just do it - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Food was amazing, service was even better (we love Kassie) and the restaurant is beautiful. Restaurant had a beautiful packed house with in door/ outdoor seating and it was a great time. Cant wait to go back. read more

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Had reservations for 4pm on a Saturday. Saying this place was busy would be an understatement. We were seated at a cozy booth and given some time to gander over the plentiful menu. Started off with the house made focaccia and crispy artichokes. The bread was absolutely amazing and the whipped ricotta took it to a grand level. The crispy artichokes were so tasty and the dip complimented them so well. For our mains, we went with the jumbo seared scallops, one sheet lasagna, NY strip steak, whole leaf Caesar salad, cacio e pepe, and extra sides of heirloom carrots, and cauliflower. Scallops were cooked to perfection and the included salad was a nice addition. The steak was so delicious that the plate was picked clean (it was charred ever so nicely with a wonderful crust). Honestly, everything we ordered was delicious and we would order again without hesitation. Our server, Parker, did a splendid job making sure we were well taken care of; food was delightful, and provided complimentary valet service made for a pleasant experience. Definitely will be back. read more

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I want to give 5 stars but the cacio e pepe was inedible. We did have a great salad to start! The chopped salad was one of the best we have ever had. So we had one perfect dish and one terrible dish. Great service and beautiful place. We ll give it another try one day read more

Upscale eatery! Lots of delicious options and the coke is the cane sugar glass bottle, so I felt better drinking soda haha! Gemelli is the perfect spice as well! Best part the valet! Haha read more

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Big party, graduation celebration to be exact and we were split into 2 tables, worked out nicely. Beautiful and simple aesthetic. Delicious delicious and delicious food. Bummed I was limited in my eating and yet I still got to experience there deliciousness. I had a Caesar salad which was super tasty. I almost got the seabass and then saw pasta is made in house, so I opted for the pesto rigatoni is to die for, the cubed chicken was ok could have been grilled/cooked a lil more. And my starter was the cauliflower dish, that was a party in my mouth, all the different flavors were amazing! My mom had the scallops which she liked a lot and my brother in law had rigatoni as well with shrimp and those were some nice jumbo looking shrimp!!! Nephew had the lasagna. Everyone was happily satisfied. Staff is top notch, our server Michelle was great and took care all 10 of us. I noticed that as soon as one staff member passed another came up, that's pretty amazing clock work. Will definitely be back next time I'm in AZ and have some drinks bcs they looked very tasty from far. At the end of the second ASU ceremony, the graduate were were celebrating said I think dinner was the highlight of my day!!! read more

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First time in and cant wait to come back! Started with the crudo and the frozen bracco. Drinks were delicious, crudo was just okay, however the spicy gemelli and the ny strip were absolutely on point! The presentation was good and the service was wonderful. Miles took good care of us! read more

il Bracco - Spicy Gemelli and the perfectly cooked med-rare NY strip - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Il Bracco Restaurant is an upscale Italian restaurant that just opened in Scottsdale. The housemade pasta is fantastic. The chain is very popular in Texas and is the most booked restaurant on Open Table in Dallas. It was packed when we arrived at 7:30. Reservations highly recommended. Many of their dishes feature olive oil from Queen Creek Olive Mill, including the yummy ice cream dessert. Our server Lexi was amazing. So was the rest of the staff. The assistant manager stopped by to see how everything was. We had the meatballs, salmon, and spicy vodka pasta with chicken. It was all very good! Their signature drink, The Bracco, is a frozen greyhound. Tasty! Parking is at a premium nearby, but they did offer valet parking. We will definitely be back. The lunch menu looks just as good. read more

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Lovely spot for Sunday book club with the girls! We had some cocktails/wine, shared the focaccia (a must), and had some yummy lunch. It's such a nice, open space with the option to sit outside. The service was great - perfectly spaced out appetizers and entrees. Thank you Keishon for the fantastic serviThere is also complimentary valet, so no need to worry about parking. My favorites: Focaccia + The Plaza salad + the wine list Least favorite: Italian Sundae (too much olive oil for me personally, but I know some people love it!) read more

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FAB. U. Lous. Yesenia was my server-- so personable and sweet. I tasked her with choosing either the salad or the Bolognese pasta for me. Smart girl chose the pasta, it was incredible. All of the pasta are handmade here each morning. A balanced sauce, not too salty, the noodles were ideal texture. The Il Bracco cocktail was fresh, red, grapefruit juice in a frozen greyhound, absolutely incredible. I will be back in to order so many more things. Just come here. Sit on the patio it's lovely. read more

il Bracco - BOLOGNESE PLEASE!!! - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Very pretty inside. Service pretty good. Had the Garlic Shrimp pasta with capers and bread crumbs and it was great! read more

il Bracco - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've heard so much about the Dallas location of Il Bracco, so naturally I was excited to find out one was coming to Arizona. My husband and I went the very first night they were opened and it did not disappoint. Every single thing we ate was incredible and the prices are on point if not better than neighboring restaurants. To start we had the Bracco (frozen greyhound with aperol) and Quattro Dita. The Bracco was so refreshing, especially on a warm spring evening. My husband's Quattro dita was so smooth! I was particularly impressed with the waitstaff as they changed out his martini glass midway through to ensure it stayed cold - nice touch. Then we had the crispy baby artichokes and meatballs/focaccia with a side of whipped ricotta. The crispy baby artichokes were insane. They were shockingly good - it was a perfect combo with the flake salt, lemon, and creaminess of the sauce. The focaccia was also really delicious especially with the ricotta. My husband loved how tender the meatballs were, and even though I'm not a big meatball lover, I also appreciated the medley of flavors. We had a hard time deciding what to order for dinner so we split the chicken piccata and the spicy gemelli. The chicken piccata came with a kale salad which I thought was an interesting combo, but it totally worked. The brightness of the salad balanced the richer sauce, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The gemelli was also really good and I appreciated that the pasta was perfectly Al dente. We had tiramisu and the Italian sundae for dessert. The tiramisu was really good - very fresh and obviously made in house. The ice cream had olive oil, pistachios, salt, and whipped cream. I was surprised that I like this so much - it's a nice combo of sweet and salty! We live in the west valley so this is a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. It's some of the best food I've had in AZ and I'm super impressed, especially for having just opened! A lot of new restaurants take time to find their groove but this one is an obvious exception. read more

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Ambiance, Menu, food, but most of all quality and enthusiasm of service. Attended two "soft opening" events. Very impressed. Will be a great addition to the Scottsdale dining scene. Can't wait for their Grand Opening next week. read more

Insane meal and overall experience. Went here for Easter and it was an incredible evening. Major respect to the staff and leadership at this establishment. It's seriously a well oiled machine. Everything was absolutely exceptional. Ambiance was a mix between Nobu vibes and Houston's/Hillstone - immaculate vibes. read more

Usually don't make reviews but this place was a 10/10 for my family! Went to celebrate my mom's birthday this past Sunday night. Started off with the Sicilian Crudo, Meatballs and Steak Tartare. My mom got a Hugo Spritz and my brother got 'the Bracco'. I shared the chicken piccata and spicy Gemelli with my mom! Brother got the burger and Dad got the Al Limone! Service was good being on the newer side. Can't skip the sundae and the tiramisu! Left very impressed and will be back soon! Comparable to the vibe/set up to Houston's across the street! read more

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There is no Hype. It is like a glorified sports bar. No decor, pretty dark and drab. Okay for South Scottsdale. Lots of different attitudes with the servers who helped around the table. Boone was our server and that was the highlight of the evening. The focaccia bread was the best part of the meal. Definitely would not return. Dawn McCormick Ranch read more

We had a great meal at IL Bracco . We tried many things. We had the artichokes, gemelli pasta, eggplant parm, orzo, brocollini , and meatballs. The star was the eggplant. It was second or maybe tied for best eggplant I ate in Rome. Our server Parker and whole staff were really above and beyond . It just made the meal even better. read more

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Such a great experience for a special dinner! All of the food and drinks were amazing and we loved Des! Don't sleep on the carrots...our favorite! Cacio e Pepe was well prepared too and the fresh pasta was so good! read more

Went for a late lunch. Had a meatballs, they are so good. The focaccia that served with it is amazing. My friend had the Seabass and he loved it. I had the chicken piccata and it was the best. The Sundae dessert was so good too. It was all really really really good. Can't wait to come back. read more

Amazing food but what made the service even better was our server! Boone was amazing. So kind, shared his recommendations, t the time to make sure we liked the food. We will definitely be back! read more

il Bracco - The Combo - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Inside of restaurant was nice but a little too loud for us so we sat outside since the weather was wonderful and did a lot of fun people watching. We were immediately seated and we had two servers...one was new so another was brought in from Texas for teaching purposes. Both were great! All food was wonderful! Had meatballs w/ forccia bread and also steak tartare for appetizers. Then we had spaghetti with Bolognese sauce and linguine w/lemon caper sauce and very large shrimp. Topped it off with a piece of yummy cheesecake. Took home enough food for two more meals! Definitely will be returning soon read more

Extremely loud. No parking Worse. The $14.00 bread was greasy The eggplant parm entree was for a infant. No go! read more

Friday late lunch was great. Steak tar tar 5 stars. Chicken beet salad delicious but might suggest the chicken beets and tomatoes be cut a little finer and definitely more of that fabulous creamy cheese. We alsp tried the jumbo shrimp lemon linguini: superb. Bar Staff: vigilant and kind. Comfortable atmosphere. Totally worth it! read more

My husband and I visited to celebrate our anniversary, and overall had a pleasant experience with a few confusing moments. We were warmly greeted and congratulated when we arrived, which set a nice tone for the evening. I also appreciated that our waiter was attentive when I mentioned my nut allergy--he thanked me for letting him know and seemed mindful throughout the meal. He gave great wine recommendations based on our preferences, which we both enjoyed. My husband ordered the spicy gemelli and liked it, while I had the cacio e pepe, which unfortunately was a bit watery for my taste. Toward the end of the meal, our waiter brought out prosecco and a dessert, saying they were to celebrate our anniversary. It was a thoughtful gesture, though the dessert contained nuts, so I wasn't able to enjoy it. What was confusing, however, was that both items were added to our bill. When we asked, we were told the prosecco was complimentary, but the dessert was not--even though we hadn't ordered it and were under the impression it was also part of the anniversary gesture. We didn't want to make an issue over a $12 charge, so we paid it, but it did leave us feeling a bit puzzled--especially since the dessert couldn't be eaten due to my allergy. The service was kind and welcoming overall, but clearer communication around complimentary items would have made the experience much better. read more

I've eaten here 3 times in the month they've been opened, the food is good, miss a real artichoke, don't care for their fried pieces. Since the owners are of Hillstone's/Houston's legacy, IM SURPRISED THEY ALLOW MEN TO DINE WITH BALL HATS ON, this really is nice manners and manners do not expire. read more

Don't waste your calories on this food. If this was a real Italian restaurant they would at the least import their flower from Italy to make their pasta. Every high end restaurant owner understands that there is a huge difference between the flower from the states vs Italy. Our flower is pro- flamatory. You feel bloated after consuming Italian food which is what happened here. This owner spent all this money making the restaurant beautiful but has invested zero knowledge into purchasing the proper flower. This has nothing to do with gluten vs gluten free. Educate yourself...ask some real chefs who will let you know that our flower here is extremely processed and cancer causing. Order your flower from Italy. read more

It's always a little dicey to visit a new restaurant in the first thirty days because it's really the dress rehearsal for what they hope for once it gets its rhythm but I went for lunch with two companions and had a really great meal and a great experience as well. I ordered chicken piccata and my companions had seared Ahi and a pasta bowl with pesto and guanciale but before lunch we split an appetizer of beef tartare a starter that is either great or forgettable with much depending on the quality of the ingredients and the restraint of the chef when put together. This was spectacular! Rich buttery and luscious with fresh herbs and a splash of oil served with fresh potato chips to scoop it up The entrees came out and the table became quiet as the food was savored.All in all the visit a great introduction of a new restaurant in a neighborhood of restaurants. Would highly recommend read more

This restaurant on Scottsdale Road near the former Borgata has only been open for three weeks. They offer complementary valet parking.. The staff is well trained. They are friendly and professional. The space inside the restaurant is quite lovely. We really enjoyed our server Dean, who was there to help as she hails from Dallas and will return by Mother's Day. There were four of us who had pasta dishes, the pasta was made in house. I'm very impressive. Both enjoyed their dishes immensely I had a farro salad with shrimp. and the other guest had a Caesar salad with shrimp. We both thought our salad were delicious portions aren't huge, but they are satisfying and enough as an extra special treat our server brought us their vanilla ice cream with pistachios, salt, and olive oil. Sounds like a weird combination, but boy it hit the spot.! We all look forward to returning . In my opinion, it is unusual for a new restaurant to be so well run . Congrats to management. Noticed a sign as we were exiting that they were hiring and I believe it said they were offering health insurance and 401(k). read more

Chosen by friends for dinner. Very loud inside (very distracting and uncomfortable) so we ate outside. Lasagna was not traditional and frankly not good. Eggplant Parm was good. Service was attentive and friendly. Valet for parking out of necessity as parking space limited. Rather pricey for what it is. A triumph of style over substance for the most part. Very popular and crowded but I wonder if it will remain so once the initial hype wears off. read more