From opening the menu and that first pour of wine, to watching these beautiful dishes make their way to the table... every detail was part of the experience. The most impeccable service. A beautiful birthday dinner, incredible food, and an experience I'll definitely remember. read more

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The ambiance was very nice and perfect for date night, going with friends or a business dinner! The staff was very attentive and helpful, answering any questions you may have about the food or the menu. The food was very yummy! A little on the pricier side but nothing too crazy. I must say the Chicken Parm was a huge hit. Very mouthwatering good and crispy outer layer. The bacon wrap dates were also delicious. The tuna crudo could use a little more flavor with the sauces, but the chips were an interesting touch. The cannoli cake was perfectly executed. I would take a whole cake home if I could. The only item that was a fail was the short rib pasta, it tasted like chorizo and was flavorless. The pasta also kinda came out room temp, kinda cold. The pesto Arancini balls were also an eh and same with the chocolate moose cake. We did the restaurant week menu, hence why everything is a smaller portion size. Except the tuna crudo was ordered off the regular menu since I'm a huge Crudo fan, I figured I wanted more. The chicken parm was huge considering it was off the restaurant week menu, definitely worth it! For parking, there is valet, a parking lot and a parking garage. I didn't see anyone working the valet when I drive by and the parking lot was packed so I ended up parking in the free parking garage which is a short distance of a walk. I would visit again but on someone else's dime read more

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When it first opened giada at Caesars hotel in Scottsdale received mixed reviews and several management changes Well they have their act together The ambience is 5 star Food excellent especially the lemon pasta with shrimp to size of lobsters Don't forget the strawberry soufflé Kudos to the manager for a fine turnaround read more

My husband and I had a truly delightful experience in Scottsdale, Arizona, as dining at Luna by Giada punctuated our evening with an impeccable meal! We started our dinner with their "Caprese and Tomatoes," accompanied with their fresh baked "Focaccia!" I opted for their "Tripolino Pesto Pasta" and my husband had their signature "Spaghetti with Lemon and Mascarpone." For desert, we had their "Cookie Plate," of two chocolate chip cookies and 2 lemon cookies. They were yummilicious through and through! All that being said, our lovely waitress was absolutely attentive and knowledgeable! Even the gentleman bussperson was not to be unnoticed. Our dining experience at Luna by Giada was altogether perfection! We will definitely dine there again on our next visit to Scottsdale! read more

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I came here for dinner last night with a large group and we were seated in the private dining room. Sara provided amazing service throughout the evening and really helped make the experience enjoyable. The food was delicious overall. I especially enjoyed the branzino. On its own, I found it a little too lemony, but once I added the topping, the flavors came together perfectly. The broccolini was also excellent--crisp, flavorful, and cooked just right. I wasn't a fan of the asparagus with balsamic, and the focaccia was a bit too greasy for my taste. The cocktails were the weakest part of the meal for me, though I wasn't entirely surprised since they use some spirits I'm not particularly fond of, such as Empress gin. The Italian Paloma I received looked very different from the one another guest ordered. Hers was much pinker, while mine was very green. She enjoyed hers, but I really didn't like mine. The La Strada was just okay. Overall, the excellent service and standout food made for a great evening. read more

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This is my 2nd visit to Luna. After a disappointing meal 2 years ago shortly after they opened, we decided to give Luna another try. First, I want to emphasize how excellent our service was throughout our meal. Our server Dara was very attentive as well as our bus boy, Nick. Both were super friendly and never left us waiting for service even after the restaurant became busy throughout the evening. We started with dirty martinis which were very good. The issue I have is the martini was $17. I was charged $2 for olives and another $4 for making it dirty. Seriously? Then the glasses of house cab wine were $30 each. More than the cost of the bottle in the store. The drink prices are out of line. We ordered several appetizers including the shrimp, ravioli and bacon wrapped dates. All were pretty good. The shrimp was just basic. For dinner, we ordered the following: Signature lemon spaghetti. $39 My friends were excited to try the famous lemon spaghetti. They said they liked it but both took one bite and left the rest in the plate. The Calabrese pizza $28. The crust was good but the pizza was so salty, ate one slice and couldn't finish it. Scallop risotto. $49. This was tasty. But it was such a small portion. I didn't feel it was worth the price. K4 Ranch petite filet. 6OZ. $66. Wow, such a disappointment. My friend said it tasted like old meat and couldn't stomach it. The last insult to a terrible meal, a 3.5% venue admin fee plus a 20% automatic tip for a table of five. I don't mind paying the gratuity as our service was excellent. We also left additional gratuity. But a venue fee? Terrible. I so want to love Luna as I'm a huge fan of Giada, but the food is so disappointing. read more

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Very pleasant dining experience. It's just off the lobby of the Caesars Republic hotel. The bar area was full and lively the night I was there, but the main dining area is around a corner and a little removed from the lounge hubbub. The lobster arancini were tasty (especially the sauce) but one of them had no lobster while another had a huge chunk, so I guess it balanced out in totality. The scallops needed a slightly harder sear, but the pea risotto underneath was A+. The service was helpful and pleasant, and the meal was very well-paced. I would definitely go back. It's easy and free to park in the deck just across the street if you don't want to valet. read more

Luna By Giada - Scallop risotto with shaved sugar snap peas - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Food and service were excellent! We had a great night at Luna! The team of wait staff that served us was impressive. All of the guys worked together to take our order, refill our drinks, provide the food and clean the table between courses. Somebody came by the table to meet each need extremely fast every time. The food was delicious too. We ordered the bacon wrapped dates, caprese, Tuscan salmon, short rib pappardelle, amaretti, and canoli cake. Everything was unique and had great flavor. The only thing we did not like was that the lounge singer in the entrance was very loud. However, we were able to find a quiet seat near the back, so it did not ruin the experience. read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner and it was phenomenal! From the mocktails to the appetizers, entrees, and desserts -- everything was absolutely amazing. The service was just as great. Our servers, the service team, and the manager were all incredibly attentive and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. We ended up ordering way too much food because everything looked so good, but it was totally worth it. As vegetarians, we were really happy to see so many veg options on the menu, and they were very accommodating as well. The lemon spaghetti was honestly one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had -- so fresh and unique, nothing like I've had before. We also tried the cacio e pepe ravioli, which was fantastic, and the pasta alla vodka, which was good (a bit more classic), but still delicious. The appetizers, desserts, and drinks were all outstanding. I would come back for the lemon spaghetti, ravioli, apps, and desserts 100 times over. Such a great spot for a special occasion -- we'll definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful service by Melanie And the others too Restaurant week was a bonus Beautiful setting read more

This experience was incredible. Our server Dara made the best recommendations and hooked us up with the best food and drinks! Even my friends baby had a great time and didn't make a sound Dara even walked us up to wolf to grab a night cap. Love it here! Will be back read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The perfect spot for our New Year's Eve dinner in Scottsdale. We kicked things off with oysters and champagne, bright, briny, and exactly the right way to start the evening. The mains were outstanding. The branzino was the star of the table, with a citrus pairing that was fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable. The salmon was equally well executed, and the shared sides of brussels sprouts and asparagus were the perfect complement. Bonus points for the comically oversized pepper grinder, a fun little touch that made the experience even better. Exceptional service, beautifully prepared dishes, and a fantastic wine selection ranging from high-end labels to very approachable options. A flawless meal and a memorable way to ring in the new year. On my list to visit again soon. read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I rarely write reviews, but our experience last night left me disappointed enough to share. When we arrived, there was no acknowledgment at the host stand, and we were left waiting until the general manager eventually stepped in. The space itself is beautiful, and cocktails were solid. Our appetizers tasted nice but were extremely small. Two arancini, and just three bites of crudo. We did the Restaurant Week menu, but this shouldn't be a reason for the tiny portions. My entree, the short rib pappardelle, was overcooked and very dry, with no real pieces of short rib. It honestly felt like the meat had been blended into a gummy paste and stirred through the pasta with barely any sauce. My husband's salmon tasted good, but the portion was so small he left still hungry. Dessert was a two-bite cannoli cake - tasted great, but we could not believe the small portion size. For the cost even during Restaurant Week, the value just didn't add up. There were a few positives, but overall, the experience was a letdown. read more

Luna By Giada - Cannoli Cake - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Torn on leaving 3 stars, sadly that was generous if only thinking about the food. Had the ceasar salad. Just "okay", I enjoyed the citrus but the crispy capers weren't as good as I'd hoped, frying them took away their umami flavor ion my opinion. The tripolini pasta dish was horribly salty, I mean horribly. Two of us got it and felt so. I'd suggest someone needs to taste this before serving it because there's absolutely no way it's supposed to taste that way. Only ate half and swelled up after eating it badly, definitely not eating the rest. Ambiance is absolutely stunning, felt very "strip, Las Vegas". Staff was very good, friendly and attentive. read more

Good food and drinks Service was good as well Some over priced items noted but overall worth it read more

Had a wonderful experience at Luna. Our server was super friendly and gave us a great menu breakdown and recommendation. Parking is limited and you either need to valet or park in the mall parking lot, less you can grab a spot in the small parking lot. Walk through the hotel lobby and the restaurant is to the left. Very nice and simple ambiance and decor. They had indoor and patio seating. The food overall was amazing. The lemon pasta was yummy and we had the focaccia bread. We made it through dessert and the chocolate soufflé was delicious. read more

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Last night we attended a special tasting event at Luna and it was a night to remember! Every employee we interacted with was so friendly, provided good conversation, and had big smiles. You could tell they actually wanted to be there which made the experience even better. Now the food options available were killer. Salad in a cheese wheel along with pasta was the highlight, especially the freshly made ricotta. White lemon pizza melted in your mouth and lemon was a perfect hint of citrus. I also enjoyed the dessert bites as well. Kendall (waitress) and Elisa (helper) deserve a shout out because they were so kind and just on top of everything! Can't wait to go back and sit in Kendall's section :) read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Why are the women dressed like hooters upscale ? It must be so uncomfortable to wear these tight low cut white shirts and jeans and white shoes that get dirty easy! The service was great but Giada knows style and this is not it read more

Luna By Giada - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

LOVE LOVE LOVED LUNA! 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! read more

A very special evening out last night at Luna by Giada. Among us we had the pesto pizza, lemon spaghetti, and lobster tortellini. All were exquisite. What made it extra special for me was that 22 years ago I had open heart surgery and what helped me get through my recovery and rehabilitation was Giada's cooking shows! read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Wonderful first experience at Luna by Giada! Loved our server, Melanie, for making us feel so welcome! Started off strong with the focaccia--each of us had a favorite dipping sauce (mine: olive oil). Great Caesar salad, but the caprese was extra special with the balsamic "pearls." We enjoyed lemon spaghetti, bucatini, scallops, pizza, and the highlight was the hot chocolate soufflé. Can't wait to return! read more

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Great Italian food. The ambience was excellent service was good. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the city. We were glad to be able to get in at dinner time without a long wait. read more

Melanie was a great waitress and the food was tasty. The ambience is nice with open kitchen. I would like to return and enjoy the patio when the weather is cooler. read more

Stopped in for an early dinner and it was my first time in and I am a fan. The overall look and vibe is amazing. The hostess promptly greeted me and I was allowed to sit without my party being there. My awesome waitress, Kendall was TOP TIER! She was personable and also knew the dishes very well KUDOS to Luna for the awesome hire. I ordered the Bucatini and it was a solid 3 out of 5 I think the spicy sausage add on made it too salty. The focaccia bread was 5/5 and the tiramisu was delish. Thank you to Paul the manager for being amazing as well for the intro to the chef(s). Cant wait to return!! read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Tough review to give, because the experience was split right down the middle. There were definitely some highs and lows and in the end, the misses made it a "could've been better" review. Would I return... "yes", as I was telling some friends but I'd be very specific with my reservation and ordering. Made a reservation for 2 as part of my birthday celebration weekend. We arrived on time, but they were running behind. We were told to head upstairs to the SEVEN Bar for a cocktail and would be notified when our table was ready. This was one of the lows... We got to SEVEN and let the host know. Honestly, it felt like I was being ignored at the bar while trying to order just two cocktails. The vibe itself was good & I gave a shout out to the band groovin, but the service was disappointing. I was overlooked, plain and simple. By the time the drinks finally came, my phone went off and it was time to head back downstairs. Let me say, not the best suggestion for a wait. We were seated across from the kitchen at a table off the main walkway, not ideal as I had to deal with all the foot traffic and a view of the oven in the kitchen. Our server was okay. Not bad, but the vibe was off... kind of like "I'm here, but not really here." That was the energy both of us picked up on and we kept going back to it with the level of service. We started with the Focaccia, based on the server's recommendation. It came with 3 flavor sauces, basil pesto, olive oil with balsamic, and a lemon mascarpone butter that was dope!!! I wanted to put it on everything. From there, we added the Caprese Salad (decent) and the Fritto Misto (calamari, shrimp, and sweet drop peppers). The sauce was good, but there was a bit too much batter for my taste on the seafood. For dinner, we had the Branzino and I ordered the Agnolotti pasta, which is a pork and veal combo pasta. The server suggested adding lobster, so I decided to splurge. Wanting to try a bit of everything, we also added the Corn & Sausage side. The server crew was helpful overall, but we constantly had to wait on water refills. Also, the Lemon Spaghetti (a top pick, supposedly) didn't look that appealing when I saw other plates going out, so I passed on it. Unfortunately, my lobster didn't come out with the meal. I had to raise my hand like I was back in school to get someone's attention. Once I did, the manager responded quickly and worked to make it right. Eventually, the lobster came out a la carte, but by then I was already halfway through my pasta dinner. It might've been a good mix, but I didn't get to enjoy it the way it was intended. The pasta itself was good, and there were no complaints from the Branzino fan across from me. The corn and sausage was good, but I wouldn't order again as it felt a little out of place with the rest of the meal. I do appreciate the response from the team to try and resolve by removing from our bill, but I also had to remind them at the end, which made it awkward as it was overlooked. To close out, I had the Happy Birthday Cookie Platter. It was a nice touch, but that signature experience I was hoping for just wasn't there. A letdown, especially on a night that was meant to be special & memorable. read more

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Their Signature Lemon Spaghetti was really good. I was a bit hesitant to order it since we make a lot of pasta at home but the spaghetti was cooked al dente and the sauce was super lemony. Definitely ask for a lot of fresh cracked black pepper! It complements the lemon flavor so well. Our waitress recommended adding on the for lobster was an extra $60 but it was actually $65 when we got our check. We were celebrating our anniversary so we decided to splurge but it wasn't worth honestly. I was so looking forward to getting the Chocolate Hazelnut Soufflé for dessert but they didn't have it available. They did have a seasonal Limoncello Soufflé but it was a bit heavy on the egg flavor. Pretty disappointed with the dessert. read more

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Coming into the restaurant it was very elegant. The decor, lighting and furniture. The service was very nice and pleasant however the way the waitress was dress i felt did not suit the restaurant. She was very exposed. Next the music. They were playing pop rap. Which also did not suit. It was also very loud which is not what I expect coming to a nice restaurant. I personally ordered the crab arancini, scallops risotto and then lemon souffle. The crab arancini was delicious. The risotto was salty. Finally the souffle was the worst of all. Very eggy and offputting and honestly didn't taste of anything There were 7 of us that went. Everyone ordered an entree and half ordered desserts and half ordered appetizers. No drinks but bottled water. The bill was $592 before tip. This is so overpriced. If I wanted to pay that price point I rather a place like cafe monarch. Where the ambiance matches that price. If I wanted nice Italian food I rather go to north italia. All in all very disappointing read more

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Luna restaurant is inside of our Scottsdale hotel so we stopped here for dinner one night and sat at the bar. There were 3 bartenders behind the bar, and only 1 was attentive. We watched the other 2 mingle all around the bar with everyone but us. But any who's, drinks were cool and my pasta dish was delicious but VERYYY salty. It was so good I just kept pushing through it and drinking a lot of water to balance it all out. read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

3.5-4 stars! The ambiance is super fun here we loved the Christmas decor! Service started out wonderful but unfortunately fell flat. They completely forgot my friends order and nobody came by to check in- after 20 minutes of everybody already finishing up their meal we finally had to flag somebody down to let them know my friend didn't get her pasta. They offered to make one complimentary as they felt bad. But then on the check they charged her/ they were kind to take it off. But also strange that we denied dessert and they said they are happy to give a complementary one for my friends birthday...only to once again on the receipt be charged $5 for a birthday dessert?! They said it was complimentary so that was also strange. My risotto was delicious but on the saltier side. Just expected with how pricey this place is we would've had a better experience :/ read more

Luna By Giada - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Let's start with the impeccable service!!! They truly provided the five star experience, specifically Jay. He was so knowledgeable, transparent, and personable. He gave honest answers and made incredible recommendations. The cocktail he recommended was the Isabella, an Italian twist on a margarita. Amazing!!! You MUST get the noble focaccia bread to start. The crab arancini was tasty but smaller than I anticipated. The table loved the Branzino. I can't give a fair assessment because I'm not a fan of fish. The stars of the show for me were the lemon pasta and Filet special. Everything was great and we feasted like a family! A dabble of everything and to end it, the tiramisu was amazing!!! Honestly, many dishes are lemon forward and I'm all for it! The ambiance is so inviting and we ended the evening with roof top drinks and scoping out Wolf by Lisa Vanderpump! read more

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We had dinner at Luna by Giada and it was so good. Definitely five stars. We started with the focaccia bread which was warm, perfectly seasoned, and a great way to kick off the meal. I ordered the signature lemon spaghetti with sautéed shrimp and it was bright, fresh, and full of flavor without being too heavy. My boyfriend got the pan seared wild salmon with parmesan gnocchi and it was cooked perfectly. The salmon was tender and the gnocchi was rich and comforting. The atmosphere was classy but still relaxed, and the service was friendly and attentive. Between the food, the vibe, and the overall experience, this place absolutely earned the five stars. We will definitely be back. read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The lemon spaghetti was great. The bacon wrapped dates another table favorite. Service was wonderful. We hope to try the fish dish our next visit as it was unavailable our last visit. read more

You all know the food here. The place to eat. Giada really rocks the lemon Top notch. Service was EXCELLENT ! Brandy was extremely knowledgeable, she spent an enormous amount of time answering all our questions and even made some great suggestions,Jose kept our water full, Ethan brought us bread and he too was so friendly. read more

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Arrived here shortly after 5pm on a Monday, took a seat at the bar. Took them 10 minutes to bring me their menus. Ordered food plus a pizza to go. Entree came quickly and was absolutely delicious (lobster totellini) but the pizza took forever! I had to ask where it was (that took another 10 min after i completely finished my entree) and then had to wait another 10 minutes again for the pizza to come, which is what i was trying to avoid in the first place by placing my order all up front! It appeared to me their bartender (1) was overwhelmed from filling both orders from the bar patrons plus the restaurant customers! For the added 3.8% (venue tax) this joint charges i find it not worth the pain of trying to wave down staff to get a drink or find out where my food is! read more

How could I forget to write a review on my favorite spot while I was in Scottsdale. Luna by Giada was conveniently in our hotel so of course it became our go to spot to sit at basically every day we were there. We never fully sat in the restaurant but we did sit at the bar and enjoyed food and drinks. There were a ton of things on the menu I would have tried but we were always there for a quick bite. We did share the meatballs and a pizza one day which were both so good. I love a woodfired pizza so it was perfect! The bartending staff were top notch. There were 2 girls that always helped us and I wish I remembered their names now because they were the best and made it so much fun to stay there and stop for a drink throughout the weekend. This restaurant is in a hotel but definitely worth stopping in for some tasty Italian food. read more

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Unremarkable in every way Service aloof. Food tasteless. Vibe confused. Ahi appetizer. Flaccid and tasteless. Serious, Safeway sushi fish has more sparkle. Topped with olive tapenade but why? Chips were okay but why? Lobster arancini. Tasteless and dense. Inspecting a cross section, I could see some lobster bits drowning in filler. When the server finally checked in and I told him that the arancini's marinara dip was the best thing of everything, he seemed pleased. Telling. This was second visit and likely our last. Which really sucks because we live across the street. read more

It was a Sunday evening, and my friend and I just had dinner in the area. We then realized that Luna was nearby! We had dined at Giada's restaurant in Vegas before and loved the dessert. So we decided to stop at Luna for dessert. It was not too busy around 7pm; there were plenty of tables available. We felt bad when the server started talking to us about the specials, but she quickly pivoted once we told her we were just there for the Tiramisu. She gave us a heads up that it won't be like a traditional Tiramisu. It was served in a double old-fashioned glass, and was rich and decadent from the chocolate cream. It was definitely different with the chocolate instead of espresso flavor, but still delicious and kept me going back for another spoonful. There were some crunchy bits inside - not sure what it was, but it was a nice contrast from the creaminess. This Tiramisu was vastly different from the one in Vegas too. So I'm definitely curious about the rest of the menu and want to come back for a meal. read more

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Took well over 10 minutes to be greeted by a server. Had a party of eight guests. Drink service was very slow. When apps were dropped did not get offered pepper for salad. Interesting a restaurant has a "restaurant fee." Food was good but based on length of dinner and service quality would not be back again. read more

Luna By Giada - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Great ambience, food and service! This is a beautiful restaurant and the service is was wonderful. The lemon pasta was amazing! read more

Luna by Giada is a great choice if you're looking for an aesthetic spot in Scottsdale. Located inside a gorgeous new hotel, this place has all the vibes--chic décor, plenty of seating (both indoor & outdoor), and a menu that'll have you drooling. We weren't super hungry when we went, but we had to try the lemon pasta and lemon pizza --both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced. We also sipped on a mocktail that was just as amazing! Oh, and shoutout to our server, who was seriously the best. The rest of the menu looked so good that we're already planning to come back with a bigger appetite. If you're in Scottsdale and want a fun, stylish spot with great food, definitely check out Luna by Giada! read more

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