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    Luna By Giada

    4.1 (600 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Holly M.

    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.

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    Prexa J.

    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!

    Delaney H.

    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

    Brian S.

    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.

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    Valerie A.

    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.

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    Stacey G.

    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!

    Lauren D.

    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 :)

    Asa P.

    Experiencing an exclusive meet and greet dinner. Tickets were priced out at 295$ per person. This was a gift for my birthday. Let me just say well worth the ticket price and experience. Attentive service, food stations were unlimited (giving me high end luxury buffet vibe) I was star struck when giada served me pasta been a fan since the 90's. The ambiance is classy and upscale. Making for a great special occasion experience. The food was outstanding! I can't complain about one thing. Would I do this experience again. Absolutely! Beats a flight to Vegas when you have all this in beautiful AZ.

    Taylor N.

    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.

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    Christine T.

    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.

    Erica R.

    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.

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    Jaslean A.

    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 :/

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    Danielle V.

    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!

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    Delicious food and cocktails! Phenomenal service. We got all of our food and drinks in short time. 10/10 would recommend.

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    OMG that lemon pasta....! We were in PHX for 4 days and went to Luna twice. Yes it was that good! Nice specialty drink menu too!

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    Ask the Community - Luna By Giada

    Is a bowl of pasta really $40-50? Pasta is one of the cheapest ingredients.

    It's what's on it. And the integrity behind it. Prawns and scallops are expensive in itself. Housemade fennel sausage and house made pastas and sauces made every single day. Also fine dining**^

    Do I need a Rez for 3 pm this Sat for 2?

    Yes. The restaurant gets super busy so definitely recommend making a reservation.

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