Spiga Cucina
7500 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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Address :
7500 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 - Phone (602) 726-4567
- Website https://www.SpigaCucina.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Upscale
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Laura W.
Ok - so last time I wrote a review on this wonderful restaurant - we were either there on a really unusual evening and/or they were still going through growing pains! We have been back to Spiga Cucina now on several occasions and each one has been absolutely wonderful. Food and service excellent. Wade as a Server is amazing and Ashley in the Bar makes a "bar visit" a lot of fun. We will be back again and again and I am definitely referring friends and my work guests this wonderful restaurant.
(5)Jesse M.
Absolutely love the service and all the dishes we had. One of the best salmon dishes I have ever had.Pasta was delcious great sample of all the seafood. Appetizer was amazing the sauce that was served with the shrimp and bread is my favorite! If I am ever in Scottsdale I will be back!
(5)Jeffrey D.
My wife and I took this restaurant in recently and could not of been more pleased. We ate in the outdoor patio, which was really more of them have a hybrid indoor/outdoor patio and it was a wonderful atmosphere. The food could not of been better. I had the small Italian salad and we split one of the pasta dishes. Both were fabulous. Additionally, to make things better my waiter poured me a wonderful bourbon with a very generous pour. For the money, the place was terrific. Hard to envision a better meal in North Scottsdale with Italian food. We had and still enjoy Sassi, but portions twice as big here for same amount of money. Highly recommend and do not feel anybody will be disappointed with anything on the menu.
(5)Todd B.
This place is beautiful and the staff is very friendly, welcoming, and good at what they do. My colleague and I sat at the bar and the bartender was well versed at the menu and seemed to have tried a good deal of it. I really enjoy when the staff is willing to make a recomendation and she hit it out of the park. I enjoyed a very good shrimp pasta dish here. The pasta was not the star. The shrimp and the sauce were.
(4)Nick W.
This place is GREAT!!! SO excited for Spiga to open in place of the awful restaurant that was here before. It is gorgeous on the inside. We love the see all glass wine cellar. I got the Risotto Tutto Mare, and it was very good. we got a few appetizers and it was all good. They had a great wine list, the wine seemed a little pricey, but nothing crazy. We will definitely be coming back here.
(4)Roxy H.
LOVED SPIGA CUCINA!!!!!!! Spiga Cucina is possibly one of the best Italian restaurants in the valley. The restaurant itself is beautiful, I can't wait to visit again and sit outside on their patio once Summer 2015 leaves us! Our server was amazing, really helpful, and offered us some amazing recommendations. We started out with the Calamari di "sara", the calamari was coated in a light breading and served with arugula, lemon-caper vinigrette, tomato remoulade. I love it and would def try it again. Next time I am looking forward to trying the Polpo alla griglia which is their grilled octopus, one of the tables next to us ordered it and it looked amazing and they said it was phenomenal. Entree wise I ordered the linguini nero ( I subbed out the linguini for the pappardelle pasta!) - it was literally over flowing with shrimp, clams, calamari, scallops with roasted red pepper, tomato, shallot and spicy sugo. for $22.00 it was a steal, I don't think I have ever dined at an establishment that put sooo much seafood in my pasta! I was in Heaven. I can't totally remember what my dining companions got, but I know they all enjoyed every single bite! So if yours looking for a place that has amazing food and stellar service Spiga Cucina is your spot!
(5)Joan S.
Spiga is simply fantastic. My husband and I have now been there at least six times. On our second visit the manager, Fernando, recognized us and came over and really made us feel welcome. On our fourth visit we had my mom with us and did not have a reservation. The place was packed but the manager found us a table right away. The food is also terrific. The burrata prepared in various ways is delicious. The short ribs literally melt in your mouth. I cannot say enough about just about everything on the menu. I also love that it is a classy place and people are well-dressed. Do not show up in jeans! Enjoy!
(5)Jovan V.
The BEST Italian food in the Valley. This was our 2nd visit. Both times we have been blown away by the quality and presentation. EVERYTHING from the cocktails (grapefruit mojito) to the appetizers (meatballs) to the salad (fresh burata - need I say more?) to the main courses: 1) veal piccata 2) halibut 3) pasta bolognese EVERY SINGLE MORSEL was a taste EXPLOSION!!! You will not find a better atmosphere to enjoy the most delicious meal of your life ... so take it from me, an Italian from N.J. - SPIGA CUCINA ROCKS! FYI: the white bean spread they serve with Italian bread is addictive.
(5)Tony V.
This is a great dining experience. The food was made from quality ingredients and many of the pastas are made in house. The service was everything you could ask for Salvatore was amazing. Coming back soon!!
(5)Debra W.
Amazing, entertaining service and great food recommendations by Devon! And so thankful and appreciate the stopover by Derik, the Manager. Thank you for the light and flavorful Beet "Ravioli" appetizer with goat cheese. The much-raved about Short Ribs over smooth and creamy polenta was all that and more! Can't wait for our next visits. This place rocks!!
(5)Rachel W.
Always a lover of Italian food I was excited to try this place out. It recently opened a few months ago and it still has a few kinks to work out but overall my experience was good. Nice atmosphere and decor too. I started with a reservation (which I would highly recommend) but my party ended up at a table in the bar area. When I called into the restaurant and spoke to the hostess she mentioned the dining room can get noisy and that is true. The tables in the bar area are inviting and not as noisy. The attractive thing here is there is also seating available outside and lots of it! Outside seating is covered with a roof but open on three sides. It's a nice option and would be my preference if temps are warm. Our server was attentive at the beginning of the evening but then became almost "annoying" as the night went on. He seemed to go into much...too much...detail about the menu and we all felt as if he was almost "selling" certain items. It seemed (even though) there were a lot of staff they could have used more. We were done with dinner for quite some time before anyone cleared our plates. We all ordered different types of pasta and everyone was delighted with their dish. Prices seemed reasonable and proportions were large. Homemade hummus with carrots and peas is served with homemade bread. Delicious! I would say 4 stars for food. Even though service wasn't perfect on our first visit I would definitely go back.
(3)Leticia G.
I really like the food, presentation, and ambiance. Second time here and can't find a fault. I recommend the Spiga salad, fresh crisp and the combination of flavors were a pleasant surprise. For an entré I had the pork tenderloin which was delicious.
(4)Liz D.
Excellant food and service last night at this "new to us" restaurant. I had the mussela appetizer. Plenty of delicious mussels in a fabulous bread sopping tomato,garlic,wine sauce. I followed that with the beet"raviolli". Thinly sliced beete with goats cheese sandwiched between slices with a,few dressed greens on top. My husband went for the veal chop, which was pricey, but a bone gnawing piece of deliciousness he said. Complete with excellent veges (does anyone like broccoli rabi?) and Yummy mashed potatoes. Drinks were very good and considering how busy the place was, the wait for drinks and food was acceptable. WOW was it ever noisy though! Don't know if it is the accoustics or just an abundance of very happy people. Hands on management and ownership is always good to see. We will definately be back. A very pleasant experience.
(5)Christi K.
Great Saturday afternoon happy hour Amazing bottomless champagne Pizza Meat and cheese boards Misted patio very open and very inviting Best sexy Scottsdale restaurant
(5)Pepper T.
This restaurant is difficult to rate because some things they do VERY WELL and other plates might be disappointing. I don't agree with some reviewers about the noise problem. Perhaps in some parts of the restaurant there is an issue with noise. The restaurant was packed and energetic with noise but nothing terrible. You could have a conversation without a problem or at least we were able to. If I have to sum up what I think about the restaurant they do non-Italian food well and don't really offer that much Italian Food. We started with good fresh crusty bread but it came with hummus. I liked the hummus but my husband was very disappointed with hummus and would have preferred Olive Oil or butter. I had the (pasta free) beet raviolis. I thought they were a very clever dish that was delicious. Thin Slices of beet roots stuffed with goat cheese and a little citrus and other toppings that made them pop with flavor. I didn't feel like going with my usual fish and vegetable dinner so I just had the kale salad. It was dressed nicely and was a tasty salad. I liked it. My husband couldn't find many classic Italian Dishes on the menu like saltimbocca or maybe a shank Osso Bucco kind of dish but settled for the Bolognese. He said his pasta stuck together and the sauce lacked flavor. I think this restaurant would rate higher if they dropped the Cucina from their name. 3.5 stars
(3)Kyle K.
It was okay. The food was nothing spectacular, some of the dishes came out missing ingredients (prosciutto/salami salad came without, you guessed it, any meat). The main entrees were the same you could find at any Italian restaurant for a little extra. The service was also okay. Food came at the same time, waiter came around from time to time, but nothing stood out. Didn't seem to care to be there. The restaurant itself looks very nice and would be a much better environment if it was full. For how much floor space the place had, there were not a lot of people (and it was Father's Day).
(3)Alison B.
We ate here for dinner on Saturday night and had a nice meal. The outdoor patio was cooled with misters, so we sat outside despite it being a bit warm outside. The patio was lovely. The service was VERY good and attentive. Our server didn't do a great job on wine recommendations, but other than that, he was fantastic. We tasted the bufola mozz appetizer, shrimp appetizer, seafood platter, chicken parm and the seafood pasta. Everyone was happy with their meals. Nobody was AMAZED, but we were all very satisfied and thought the food was cooked beautifully (and healthy... no overuse of oils/butter, etc). I would have gone 5 stars if the wine recommendations had been better. We will be back!
(4)Jeffrey L.
We visited Spiga Cucina in North Scottsdale today, and were pleasantly surpised. Like 99.99 percent of all American restaurants on Mother's Day (other than Burger King or In 'N Out), the lunch menu was unavailable--only brunch or dinner. However despite that drawback, each of us was able to find a very tasty dish. My bride got an item off the brunch menu--salmon carpaccio on a bagel with cream cheese, arugula, red onion and capers. It was wonderful, generously portioned and a steal for only $10. She gave me a taste, and I concurred fully with her assessment. I ordered a slightly more expensive item off the dinner menu, Spaghetti Amore, for $16. It came with lots of fresh grilled chicken (not overdone, by the way) in a red pepper cream sauce. The portion was quite large, and I could barely polish it off. There may have been great desserts, but we were both too stuffed to try them. All the items were generously portioned as far as I could tell. The pizzas were $12-$16 and the ones I saw being delivered appeared to be twice the circumference of an Olympic discus. My spouse had a limoncello drink with tequila, while I opted for my standard iced tea with extra, extra lemon. Once again, these were both excellent. Like General MacArthur in WWII, we will return!
(4)Robert C.
Third Happy Hour at the bar, we'll be back. Grilled calimari salad features three large tubes on a bed of greens, large enough to stay moist and tender, not your average forgettable squid. Pizza, bruschetta, all good.
(4)Sharon T.
This is possibly our new favorite. I feel like we say that a lot but this is like Sassi but slightly less expensive and the food is pretty comparable. Sassi has the advantage of the amazing grounds but we love the light airy feel of Spiga. I went once for lunch and now my husband and went for dinner together. The octopus appetizer is amazing. I had the monk fish special for dinner. Seriously delightful! The amatricana was fabulosity. I also has the beet ravioli previously and it was surprising, different and refreshing. The drinks are good. Though this time some things were missing from my cocktail. The wine list is spectacular with DOC and other designations for the Italian wines. We have already told friends to go there. Oh and the tartufo dessert is a can't miss.
(5)Karri G.
I was fortunate enough to utilize Spiga to cater a small work event. I could not have been happier! Derik was so accommodating and so polite. He made substitutions as necessary, and when I asked him to work within a specific dollar amount per person, we were still able to taste a number of things from the menu. And the taste was magnificent! My colleagues were so happy and so impressed! I would DEFINITELY consider Spiga again for a future event!
(5)Bubba R.
We drive by this place all the time and finally decided to try it. Don't understand all the great reviews. Can't be about the food, must be about the nice bar and patio for happy hour. For starters, this is definitely not traditional Italian. So it cool and trendy to be eclectic in your creations, but everything we had, repeat everything, was so bland. Starting with the spread that came along with the bread. Great idea, awful execution. Goat cheese in ravioli is just plain gross for those of us that can't stand goat cheese, and especially when the menu doesn't disclose what kind of cheese. Everyone knows ravioli is made with ricotta, if you want to be different, I guess that's cool but tell your customers what to expect! The chicken parm tasted like stale breadcrumbs with again no flavor, and was it panko? I think so. Just not what you'd expect and want if craving good Italian. Lastly, the marinara sauce, the gravy of Italy, was again tasteless. The only reason why I gave 2 stars instead of zero was that the pizza was pretty good and the servers and the owner were very apologetic and did what they could to make it right for us. Unfortunately, food is most important in ratings and if you get that right, then you don't have to apologize and make up for it. Sorry, but we won't be back. You want real Italian, go to Guiseppe's on Thunderbird/Scottsdale.
(2)Kathy S.
Just had dinner at Spiga ..... First time and certainly not the last time! I had the Beet Ravioli with goat cheese....DELICIOUS and light. The Veal Piccata was fabulous... Very flavorful and tender. My husband had the Rack of Lamb which was enormous and very well prepared. The service was amazing despite the full house... Our waiter was knowledgeable and on top of our order. All in all, a wonderful dining experience.
(5)Grace C.
The food, the ambience, and the owner Fernando makes this place extra special! I've been telling friends what an awesome place Spiga is. Date night is in order at Spiga.
(5)Meghan L.
Not really impressed. Happy hour is only offered at the actual bar, which is bogus. I'll never understand why some restaurants do that. We chose the bar area on the outside because the patio was really, really nice (even in July.) I think that was our mistake because we were the only 2 people on the outside. There was a sliding glass door on the other side of the bar that remained closed and the bartender had to open the door and physically come out to check on us. The visits were few and far between, which was a bummer because the female bartender was ultra nice. It was moderately busy inside, but nothing crazy. There was another bartender working with her, but she was the only one who ever came outside to see us, so I don't know if she was getting very much help... The meatballs were not good. They were semi burnt and kind of falling apart like chopped hamburger meat. The orange butter that came with the bread tasted like absolutely nothing and had the consistency of play-doh... The panna cotta dessert tasted store-bought. Again, very, very nice bartender and very good drinks, but I had an empty drink for about 10 minutes before the bartender came outside and after she dropped off the dessert menu, we didn't see her for another 10-12 minutes. I really want to try this place again and see if dinner is a little better than happy hour. The pastas looked amazing.
(2)Erin R.
GREAT new restaurant! I ate there last night with a large group, and we were all extremely happy with everything we ate. Highlights for me were (in order of the meal) 1) hummus and bread. I am very picky about hummus, and this was delicious--very creamy and flavorful. 2) the lamb...oh my God, the lamb!! I usually don't like lamb because the flavor is too gamey, but I was fortunate enough to get a bite of it last night, and it was one of the best meat dishes I've had in a while. 3) the bolognese--I'm a sucker for homemade pasta, and this was no exception. Noodles were perfect, and there was plenty of the delicious sauce on top of it. And the huge spoonful of, I think, ricotta on top made it even better. The table kept passing it around. 4) the short rib--tender, flavorful, and I could've eaten an entire plate of the polenta that it came with. My fiancé said it was the best polenta he'd ever eaten, and he all but licked the plate. 5) the pizza--we had one with spicy salami and another sweet one with fig. They were both great! Sometimes brick oven pizza disappoints me, but this was the perfect balance of crust and toppings. Nothing overtook the rest of the components. 6) the creme brûlée--this is my go-to dessert, and I was not disappointed! In addition to the food being wonderful, the service was stellar. It was opening night, so they ran a little behind at times, but that is to be expected. Our server was great about making sure we had full glasses and letting us know when our food was coming out, and, most importantly, she was friendly and knowledgable. Finally, I loved the decor--very open, brick, wood, and awesome light fixtures. It's upscale but casual--very welcoming! We will definitely be back soon!
(5)Chris L.
My wife and I had dinner last night here for the first time. Wonderful experience. The food was served in a timely cadence and we had time to enjoy the friends we were with. The food was fresh, nicely portioned and delicious. I look forward to going back here again.
(5)Bill M.
Excellent food, excellent wine selection, excellent service, just excellent. We will frequent Spiga Cucina. The entire staff is friendly and professional. What a great place.
(5)Harris M.
A lovely place with excellent food. The restaurant is well laid out and the atmosphere is inviting. The staff is well informed, attentive and not over bearing. My branzini was prepared exactly as I like it and was delicious. The owner who also owns a restaurant in Toronto is a nice and friendly chap. I will certainly be back.
(4)Ron B.
Having spent many a happy hour and dinner time at this location when it was Joe's, we anxiously awaited the remodel and new opening. They did a great job of opening up the inside and the patio is a super nice environment for eating outside (despite the motorcycle noise on the street). The place was full with people giving it a try and time will tell if the crowds continue to flock. Having been in food i know the need to build "activity and excitement" in a place so it doesn't seem like a morgue with classical music however.... with so many hard surfaces in this place (walls, floors, ceiling, tables, etc.), the noise level almost made it impossible to hear someone 3 feet across the table. Think about some softer items somewhere. Even in Italy they hang tapestries. As my companion said, "nothing to make me really want to come back." Let's face it, there are more Mexican and Italian places around than you could eat at in a year, so there's got to be something special to make you revisit other than location. I was disappointed enough to have the same feeling after such anticipation. First, I hate when restaurants are so pretentious as to bring out your "portion" of wine in a small carafe and pour it into a large glass (that seems the size of a football next to the portion) hoping you'll be impressed with their effort to dirty another container on your behalf. Sorry, just pour a nice glass of wine and bring it out. And it really does makes the portion look small. I'd rather have the wine than the experience. OK, it's a personal thing. Second, as a test of new places, especially Italian, I try the Caesar salad. Not sure why but it's always been an indication. Well... Disappointment Central. I hate sending things back but there was as much taste as one might find chewing on their gym socks - maybe less. If there was any garlic at all, it's only cause it was walked through a room with garlic on a counter. You can usually taste the tang of the lemon juice...not to be found. It was a real disaster and I'm sure the creator is spinning in his grave somewhere in San Diego. If you like Caesar salads... I'd pass on this one. Next, I wanted to try something different so I jumped on the Short Rib Ravioli. I'm always up for something new but maybe good short rib meat shouldn't be chopped, mushed and pureed. For some reason, the taste and texture belonged in a old age facility for people with no teeth. OK, I like my meat with texture and chunks. I guess the other thing was that the very rich beef stock sauce combined with the filling was really overwhelming. It would have been great over a nice charred steak with mushrooms and onions but on delicate pasta? Not so much. I've had great sauces and unique items and fillings at some terrific places but sometimes it just doesn't fit. Move on. And overall, the waiter must have been extremely new (like 5 minutes?) as his attention to guests and quick, relaxed knowledge of things wasn't there. We deliberately waited a bit before showing up here so as not to get caught in the grand opening fray and to let things settle in a bit. Staff training is PARAMOUNT in a place of this projected level. My last thought is about pricing. Italian and Mexican food places can be among the most profitable. After all, their menus are mainly based on less expensive commodities of rice, beans and flour. I was hoping this was a nice normal affordable place to sit and eat and enjoy some quality yet casual Italian love from the kitchen in a nice friendly neighborhood eatery. We didn't want to pay over $75 or $100 to do it. OK, they have to recoup the money put into very nice wall coverings and lighting and it is a nice atmosphere but... don't do it all on my check. I never want to be unkind and maybe I should cut the owners some slack but hey... this isn't their first place so experience should count for something. Anyhow, with all that said, it might be worth a return visit to try their pizza which comes out of a nice looking wood burning oven. i'll update later as the motivation strikes me to repeat. Just keeping it real! And get rid of those little carafes.
(2)Corey J.
What can I say about a great place such as this. The atmosphere was great the dinning area provided an relaxing experience and allowed for my girlfriend and I to enjoy the food to another level. I had the Chilean sea bass and it was cooked very well and the veggies were sautéed to perfection. The wine recommendation made by the waiter was great and I will be looking forward to a great experience again in the near future.
(4)Marisa S.
Finally we have a nice modern italian restaurant in our neighborhood, yes, I would call it "modern" Italian because they don't offer your typical staples from the east coast. There are several of those places around and if you want that then this is not your place. The first time I came to this restaurant they had just opened, and there were a couple of hiccups, but I don't blame them, since this happens everywhere and they were more that happy to accommodate my twins, even though I usually don't bring my kids to restaurants that are this nice, I am always concerned about other people at a nice restaurant having a good experience, but that is just me (my kids are not horrible, they are just kids). They made us a cheese pizza for them to our specifications, I had the pappardelle and my husband had the salciccia pizza. My pappardelle were a little under done, Our second experience, was a whole different picture, this time the restaurant was packed, I was happy to see that. The level of noise is high, specially in the bar area, but not impossible to hear, unless you need a hearing aid I guess. It had a very energetic vibe. It seems that their busy time starts at 6:30p.m. and goes to 8:30pm on Saturdays. We were lucky to find a high top at the bar around 6:40p.m. By the time we left at 8:00, there were several people at the entrance waiting for tables. The cocktails look delicious, I had a glass of red wine again, but I will try a cocktail next time. We started with the carpaccio and it was delicious, the beef was thinly sliced and it came with arugula and shaved parmesan. My husband had another pizza and I decided to give the pappardelle another try, this time I specified to let them cook a little longer. They came perfectly cooked, and it was delicious. We ended our meal with Torta de la Nonna, a delicious cake, and coffee. Service during this time will be a little slower, so if you are in a hurry, come at another time. If you are vegetarian, go to a vegetarian place, I don't go to a vegetarian place and ripped them a new one, because as an omnivore I think their food taste like paste.
(4)Larry B.
Great atmosphere, and the appetizers are perfect for sharing with 2 to 3 people. From the apps menu we had the octopus, shrimp, and meatballs. All three were very good. I especially liked the creaminess of the polenta from the meatball plate. The romesco sauce on the octopus was also the perfect mix of spicy and salty. The pizza was also a surprise. I'd have to say it's on par with some of the best in the valley. We ordered the buffalina (I think). All in all a great meal. I'm also a sucker for a great grapefruit cocktail, and their basil grapefruit martini didn't disappoint. I also thought that the atmosphere was beautiful with a great use of space and decor. 5 stars for sure, and I'll look forward to taking out of town guests here as my way of silently bragging that I live in Scottsdale and they don't :)
(5)Fiona F.
I went to this restaurant with my girlfriends for her birthday party on a Saturday night with no reservation and the manager was able to get me a table. We ordered drinks and they were amazing. The server gave us some great recommendations because we weren't familiar with the menu. Everything that we ordered tasted amazing and we had absolutely no issues. It was a little loud in the dining room but overall, we were very happy with the service and the experience and we will be back, the spiga salad and chicken spaghetti was to die for. Our server was so friendly and adorable, I don't remember his name but he had the prettiest blue eyes I've ever seen. We will definitely be back.
(5)Heather M.
Here's an update from my previous review. Apparently it is the guest's responsibility to confirm things not on the menus description are not in fact in the dish. Also, appreciate him telling me what I can and cannot eat as a vegetarian. This just summarizes again how poorly the owners handle customer dissatisfaction, take no responsibility, blame the customer. Of course it wasn't the fault of the restaurant that their menu was incorrect, and did not mention that there was pork in a non-meat dish. The kicker, he asked that I not dine with them from here on out. You couldn't pay me to eat there again!!! Received the below message from the owner: First of all, thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience and we do apologize that it wasn't everything you would've liked it to be. However, contrary to the details of your review, the owner's wife was very apologetic and did what she needed to do to inform you that you were eating chorizo whether listed on the menu or not. That is at the guest's discretion to confirm with the server everything they're about to consume in their meal. It is also at the guest's discretion to know that branzino is a fish and if you are vegetarian, that dish would not comply with your dietary needs. Having said that, dessert was not sent to the table because nothing that took place during your experience was at the fault of the restaurant; therefore, the meal shouldn't have been comped to begin with. Here at Spiga Cucina Italiana, we thrive on serving guests who appreciate our restaurant, food and service and who take the time to observe all ingredients of their meal and speak with the server should any questions arise. If that is not something you would like to take place in, we ask that you choose not to dine with us from here on out.
(1)Laura C.
Awesome neighborhood restaurant. Limited gluten free menu, but they did have a GF pasta which I had with some marinara, spinach, and mushrooms. Decor is great; very modern. Their patio was packed; we will definitely try sitting outside next time. I really really hope this place works out. Great location!
(4)Jake J.
AMAZING!!!!! SO SO happy a great Italian Resturant is near me!!! Been there a handful of time NEVER have been the slightest disappointed. FOOD: AMAZING and fresh SERVICE: PERFECT FRIENDLY BEAUTIFULLY DONE INSIDE Classy as it gets. Perfect ambiance and can't wait to sit on that patio!! Might go tonight defiantly in the next couple days. Been there 5 times in two weeks lol. Got to give praise when praise is due. They know how to treat people and food perfectly. Mangia Mangia!!!
(5)Alexandria S.
Came back to Spiga a few nights ago and sat outside. Weather was perfect and so was the food. Had the Spaghetti Amore which was unbelievable! ... The service this time was OK- our server didn't know the food or wine menu AT ALL. He literally couldn't answer any of our questions. I'll still come back and enjoy the food and wine, because it's so delicious.
(4)Lexi M.
LOVE THIS NEW PLACE! They only opened a few weeks ago and my coworkers and I have already stopped in went twice in one week. Excellent fish specials and the wood fired pizza is AMAZING! Italian style pizzas, melt in your mouth. Great hand tossed dough and delicious cheese. Very nice wine selection. Can't wait to come back and try other items! The atmosphere is very hip too...rustic contemporary style. Very clean. A must try!
(5)Gina J.
Came here tonight for dinner with the family. As the other reviewers have mentioned, the calamari was perfection on a plate. I had the prosciutto pizza and it was amazing. Other members of my party had the potato soup, spaghetti, or salmon and they all raved about it. My sister and I also indulged on (several) of their sangria cocktails. Mind you, whatever was in that glass, was not the traditional wine and fruit, but it was damn delicious! My only suggestion is that they add bruschetta to the menu. What Italian restaurant doesn't have bruschetta? The wait staff was definitely not bad to look at either. I will definitely be coming back for nothing else but the view.
(5)Linda G.
Excellent and a beautiful restaurant! I was visiting from Las Vegas and when I arrived I was so impressed. The restaurant is so upscale and the wine selection is large and reasonable too. The pasts was excellent and the kale salad a must. Portions are large too.
(5)Phil D.
This is it. This place is the much needed rival to local bistro... That blows local out of the water. Stunning decor, great vibe, equally stunning and great food. Fair prices too. Go spiga
(5)Ambs W.
Our group of four was excited to try Spiga, the hip new kid in town. We made a reservation for 4 for 7:30pm. We arrived at 5 'til. They asked if we wanted to "wait just a moment" while they made up a table in the "private room" or did we want to take the table next to the entrance? Seemed like a no-brainer. We chose the private room. A moment turned into two, turned into three. After about 15 minutes, we decided to get a drink at the bar while we waited. Of course, we had just gotten our drinks when the table became ready. The "private" room ended up being a large room with 4 or 5 tables off of the main room. Maybe they convert it into a private room when needed, but they shouldn't even call it a private room - it feels like a part of the restaurant. Regardless, the unexpected wait started us off on an awkward foot. The ambiance is stellar. Old brick walls that curve at the ceiling, wooden beams, warm amber up-lighting. It felt like we were dining in an Italian wine cellar. Lovely. The bartender is excellent. I very much enjoyed the martini and my friend spoke highly of his old fashioned. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari, octopus and the caprese 3-way . Like other reviewers have commented, it was good but not great. My friends noted that the octopus was cooked perfectly. For dinner, we had chicken parm, seafood linguini, and short-rib ravioli. The chicken looked dry and was served on a plate separate from its accompanying pasta, which I thought odd. The seafood was cooked perfectly, but I felt the dish was heavy on the pasta and that the pasta was a little dry (needed more sauce?). The ravioli was good, but if you had asked us to try it blindfolded, we would never have guessed that it had meat in it. We asked the waitress about it, who explained that the meat was pureed and mixed with the cheese to make stuffing the ravioli easier. Overall, I think Spiga has a lot of potential. Our awkward start is probably just a growing pain - new restaurants are bound to have kinks in customer service. If the food had been at the next level, this would have gotten 4 stars hands down and maybe even a 5 because the ambiance is so great. I wish the owners the best of luck!
(3)Bob P.
This is the best thing that has happened in north Scottsdale in a very long time. This place is absolutely phenomenal! Had the mushroom risotto..,excellent - - - service , atmosphere and food wonderful !
(5)Nela D.
Terrific menu, very nice space, attentive service. We had the Caprese Three Ways, Prosciutto and Mushroom pizza, Pappardelle Bolognese, and Beet Ravioli. With the exception of the beets which was just okay, it was all excellent. Highly recommend it.
(4)Sharon N.
From the friendliness of the staff to the ambiance, this place does it right! Stopped in for a light lunch on Sunday and it was fantastic. Best spaghetti I have had in a long time, and I have travelled up and down the boot of Italy tasting some pretty good pasta. I will definitely return!
(5)Robin R.
Love this resturant. Great food, atmosphere and service. Very impressed... This is my second visit, just keeps getting better..Salvatore is from Sicily, wonderful waiter!!!
(5)Jayne S.
Food and Service Outstanding. This past week was my 4th visit to Spiga. It's time to give credit! I have been there for happy hour, dinner and a private dining event.. The food and service was outstanding every time. I especially like the presence of Fernando, the owner. He makes a point to always make sure his guests are enjoying their meal at his restaurant. All the food is fresh and it shows in the taste. I have had the pollo parmagiana, ravioli de soraia, calamari and polpette. I am a lover of italian food. This is definitely a favorite for me. Glad it has located in my neighborhood!
(5)Kt P.
First visit to Spiga was for my mother's 93 rd birthday celebration. We had the calamari appetizer which was excellent because it included the tentacles and rings and not just the fat thick squid served a lot of places. We also enjoyed the mussels. Main entrees were a beef ravioli which was stuffed with it and cheese, the pasta with shrimp (tagliatelle gamberi) and tomatoes and the pasta with seafood (risotto tutto mare), which two people had. One person felt the pasta with seafood lacked flavor, the other thought it was delicious. I had the beef ravioli (ravioli soraia) which I thought was perfectly cooked, although I don't think it was homemade pasta since it was chewy. The insalata mercato received rave reviews! The linguine nero was also excellent with big chunks of calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops. I would like to go back to try the carpaccio di manzo, which is thin sliced beef with arugula.
(4)Beatriz A.
Loved the prawns dish. It's hard to believe you're in Arizona when you get great seafood like that. Great service and ambience. I would definitely return.
(4)Mike N.
Just moved to Scottsdale, so we read good reviews and tried Spiga. Our server, David Rachel was one of the best we've ever had. He was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and restaurant. The timing for food and drink was great. The food was exceptional. Will definitely be back.
(4)Barb W.
We had lunch today at Spiga. The restaurant is just beautiful and they have a great patio. I had the Caesar salad and I loved it and I am very picky on my Caesar salads! :) The soup that my husband had was also very good. It was Italian sausage and white bean soup and it was delicious. Our server, whose name was James was outstanding!!!! He was honestly one of the best servers we have had. We will definately come back again.
(5)Jon S.
Alex and Collin are fantastic! Thanks for great service exceptional food and beautiful atmosphere!! Fernando you've done it again!!!! Congratulations!
(5)Aaron G.
Had a great meal here the other night that hit on all positive notes. The service was top notch, the restaurant itself is great looking and the food was great as well. Can be slightly tricky finding depending on which side you are coming from but easily visible from Pinnacle Peak, which for me was after I passed it. The food: The portions are fantastically large which I sincerely hope they do NOT change. I had the garlic shrimp app (Gamberi Limone) which had great garlicky flavor but not too overpowering. Followed by Pappardelle Bolognesse and the Polpette pizza. The Bolognesse was absolutely delicious with plenty of sauce and fresh pasta sheets. It was savory and I'm kind of drooling just thinking about it. The pizza was also very tasty with fresh ingredients. The service: There wasn't a moment where I felt unattended to or overly invasive. From start to finish it was about a little over a one hour meal and our server was always there if a coke glass was nearing its end. Wish I could remember her name because she was stellar. Overall a great experience and will return.
(4)Susan G.
We don't go out for Italian food very often... My husband is a chef, he is Italian and makes his own pasta. Between him and his mother there is usually no need. But every once in a while, we'd like to enjoy great Italian food out... Nice to have a place nearby that has excellent food. The only complaint was that the seafood in the Negro Mare was a bit skimpy. However, I almost went to 3 stars for lack of a children's menu... Our kids can order off any menu and loved their dishes but at $25 each (with lemonade & a gelato) for kids under age 6 is ridiculous! Also, the service was just the other side of leisurely....Poured our own wine at one point. We'll be back, but hope they will consider stepping up the pace just a bit and being more accommodating to families. Great vibe, great patio (no view, but looked lovely) and great food.
(4)Sam Y.
We love a good Italian restaurant so we decided to drive from Surprise to check out the newly opened place. The ambiance was superb and the staff that greeted us were friendly. We didn't have a reservation and we showed up at 7:15pm on a Friday night. We waited for about 15 minutes which wasn't bad at all, but I would recommend a reservation. We were seated in the bar area and our server David R. was relaxed, well spoken & made us feel right at home. He was knowledgable about the menu & helped us decide on certain items from the menu. Our food was great, fresh & served with a smile. We had the calamari and stuffed beets as an appetizer. Then we shared the Bufalina pizza which was plenty to share so that we could order dessert too. Then we had the tiramisu & warm chocolate cake with vanilla bean gelato. We will be back to sample the great variety of menu choices.
(5)Shelley G.
Short rib was tender and tasty. The calamari was light and crispy on a tangy bed of dressed arugula. Service was great, Erica is a sweetheart. We will be back. :)
(4)Efren F.
Personally, I've never eaten there but my goodness does it look lovely especially with the congested, tiny, ridiculous parking lot full of cars being driven by people who feel the need to look down upon others who have a car that is worth less than theirs. My blood pressure rises so much in that parking lot, I average about 15 minutes in order to back out of my spot because there are those individuals who just don't know what rearview mirrors are for. Whoever thought that this miniscule parking lot was a good idea should have thought differently. My goodness. Anyways, it smells good, their salads are as fresh as can be, and the staff seems wonderful.
(2)Brandon K.
Spaghetti meat sauce ($18) was great. Atmosphere is nice. I don't think I'd do pizza $(17) next time but it was good.
(4)Ira S.
First visit without a reservation and they could not have been more accommodating, especially since it was. Rey busy .The place is beautifully appointed, modern and sleek. A review of the menu showed us a well balanced variety of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees. Having been to Scottsdale many times over the past 15 years, this is one of the best Italian eateries we have run across and coming from NYC/NJ , we KNOW good Italian food, The Burratta , prosciutto app was great, 12 oz Veal chop perfect.Wife had chicken Parmesan and she thought is wonderful. Service was first rate and the manager , after greeting us and finding out it was our first visit treated us to a Tiramsu which was "perfect" Spiga is "special"
(5)HoyMay P.
The four of us enjoyed a Happy Hour at Spiga. Beautifully decorated and a place you could actually have a conversation without screaming. Our server was fantastic, attentive and went out of his way to keep us happy. We had the pizza (chef's choice) which was the pear and gorgonzola. OMG, that was the best tasting pizza ever. Two of us shared a Calamari and shrimp salad. Delicious! The kitchen even split the order into two plates and did not charge for the service. Another lady ordered the Chef's selection of meats & cheeses and was equally pleased with her choice. This has become our favorite place to meet. We will be back! We did not venture to the outside seating. It looked equally inviting with heaters for the winter months.
(5)Lance K.
Yeah, it's good you should check it out.
(3)Cara G.
I would highly recommend the new Spiga. I have been several times now and everything has been great. They did a beautiful job on the remodel. The decor is classy and comfortable. I have had several items on the menu and everything has been exceptional. The pizzas are great, appetizers are awesome, and the house wine is great! The prices are reasonable and portions are large. And I am a huge fan of the Happy Hour! Great atmosphere.
(5)Mike F.
My wife and I tried this place out because it is very close to our home. We had a 30 minute wait which is normal for a Friday night. The mussels where very fresh and the sauce had great flavor. I had the veal piccata and it was ok. The veal was not as tender and the sauce lacked any lemon flavor. I must say it is very loud inside. Next time will try sitting on the patio. I have hear the calamari is excellent! Will try it next time
(3)Gen W.
This place was absolutely fabulous. Great Service, great ambiance, and amazingly tasty food. It's brand new. I believe it has opened couple of months ago, but it was already so crowded, even though it's pretty large. Anyway, it was a great experience. We will definitely return.
(5)Bart S.
I'd describe the restaurant as a step or two above a Midwestern Italian (read that as Olive Garden) but with a few sparks, like the octopus appetizer, which was well prepared though skimpy. Pappardelle was on the bland side, and Caesar salad unexceptional. The restaurant was very loud and filled by 7:15 p.m. on a Tuesday evening. Service and timing of food delivery was bordering on poor.
(3)Susan C.
This restaurant is beautiful! The wood, glass, and used brick make it feel so warm, yet also seem modern. The patio was wonderful! Great place for a group or just a couple, but just know it can be a bit loud. The food.....not so great, just OK. I ordered the veal. While the sauce was flavorful, (but not enough of it), the veal itself was very tough! Veal is supposed to be TENDER! Our server came around once that was it. She could have been a lot better...
(3)Sherry H.
The service was less that I expected. We lost the server 1/2 way through the meal. We did not get offered salad, a refill on beverage or dessert. Had to ask for check. Manager did apologize and picked up appetizer and wine for lack of service. The food was good, so we will give them another chance
(3)Catherine P.
I was part of a party of six for dinner here over the weekend and I must say... The service was terrible. The communication from the server was very limited and we feel that she had poor communication with the chef and the owner. We waited a sad two hours for any food to come to our table and when it arrived, it was the complete wrong order while others around us were enjoying theirs. We got fed up and spoke to the owner. The owner was a little off. Instead of sympathizing with us, he belittled the situation and made us more upset. I hope they fix their service and get their restaurant in order. The least they could have done was offer us an appetizer to hold us over. I am never going back! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner down the street at The Lamp. Order The Gem or The Margarita Pizza!
(1)Connor M.
We arrived at 6:45, and it is now 8:35. We haven't received our food yet. The service had been pretty lame. Not that many people are even in the restaurant at the moment.
(2)A B.
I must say that they did a beautiful job with the space, especially the lovely patio. Went there for the first time yesterday to have lunch and had the pappardelle bolognese - While the dish was good, I expected the sauce to be somewhat richer in flavor. My friend had the bufaleta pizza and it was wonderful. The cappuccinos were wonderful. The owner Fernando is very friendly and welcoming. I wish them a lot of success. Our server Marcus was very kind and attentive. I look forward to try some of the other items on the menu. Their wine list is extensive
(4)john g.
I hate to be the odd man out but the previous revues must have been friends of the owner. The Bolognese lacked flavor and the pasta was gummy and stuck together in a clump. The Spiga salad advertised salami and pancetta And if there was one ounce of meat in it I could not find it. My calamari was inedible and looked like it came from the frozen food case at Safeway. The dipping sauce with it was flavorless. On the plus side the space is great with a good vibe. If you go for vibe and space go, if you go for good food go somewhere else. A generous 2 stars. As usual North Scottsdale people confuse with flash with real quality cuisine. The I noticed that several great reviews that were the first ever in yelp, obviously planted by friends of the owner. By the way the server agreed the calarmi was terrible and removed it from my check
(2)Wayne Y.
After a good first experience mid-week, our return visit was a disappointment on a Friday night. Although they accommodated us as we arrived early, the table was by the door and every time it opened we got a blast of cold air. The waiter was proficient, but it took over an hour for the entrees to arrive after ordering. Then my veal chop arrived basically raw when I asked for medium. It eventually arrived after the rest of our party were done their meals. A free desert was provided to try and make up for the gaff, but the overall experience was far from adequate.
(1)Gayle L.
First time to eat here since they opened was last night. We got here kind of late on a Thursday night around 8:30. I was surprised by how many people were there eating, it was pretty busy. Service was prompt and friendly. The food was delicious, fresh and a lot of choices. From the salads, pasta, main entree to dessert everything was very tasty. We will enjoy this restaurant again. So glad it is in our neighborhood!
(5)lauren m.
Great new local Italian spot in the neighborhood. We really enjoyed our dinner and the place looks great! We are giving them a -1 star for the service which was good but pretty slow. It's only their second day being open so I'm sure it will get better. Anyhow, the food and drinks were great. We shared the grilled octopus, the caprese 3 way, and the bolognese and finished with the chocolate dessert. Very yummy and we will be back!
(4)Lisa S.
Have been twice since it opened, and was impressed both times - especially for a newly opened restaurant. The place was packed both times, whereas the previous restaurant never was. The ambiance and decor are impressive, though it's a little loud. They have a nice looking patio, but I haven't sat there. The menu is quite varied with both traditional and unique choices, though it's a tad bit more expensive than I like for an everyday dinner - but not excessive. They've really done a fantastic job with the place! We coincidentally got the same waiter on both visits, Marcus, who is great! Attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, with a great smile. I hope they continue to do well and become a fixture in the neighborhood.
(5)Robert L.
7:15 reservation, seated at 8pm, then 2 hours for entrees. Noisy as all get out. Food was decent, when it did arrive. Nice looking place...just not relaxing at all. Sorry We won't be back!
(2)David E.
Really enjoyed. Can't wait to come back and try more. Had the Veal chop. Tasty but a little under cooked. Great 3 way caprese salad we shared. Lisa had the salmon. Nice. Great service and atmosphere.
(4)david m.
My wife and I went tonight. 100x better environment than Xtapa ever was. David was our server, and he was outstanding. My wife ordered the pollo arrosto, and the entire dish was incredible. The flavor and the veggies were a perfect fit. I ordered the pollo parmigiana, and it is the best I've ever had. I paired it with a laguntias IPA, and I strongly recommend that. Everything was perfect. They won my stomach space tonight, and many nights to come!
(5)Brandi R.
We had the most amazing experience for dinner! Awesome service from Reanne and Frank! We were very impressed with the food and service and will definitely be back many more times! We also met them owner who really cares about his restaurant which is hard to find!
(5)Sara M.
I came here last night for dinner and we loved it! We had a few apps and the kale salad as we were grabbing a quick bite before a friends bday. We had the octopus, (it was really good!) the cured salmon (I wish this was presented differently- with a bread and cheese or something- it was flat on a plate with arugula and was our least favorite) , and we had the mussels (loved these). The kale salad was on point as well. Service was great and very friendly- only thing I would add to this place is some music? Strange to me they didn't have anything playing- but that's a quick fix all in all- we will definitely be back to try some entrees!!
(4)Dick B.
We were seated in the bar area and found it to be very noisy, could not carry on a conversation without shouting. As far as the food, I had Pasta Bolanese my wife had Pasta Pompadoro, it was probably the worst we have ever had. Being east coast Italians it was far less than we expected. We heard that Spiga was the best thing to happen to North Scottsdale, certainly not in our opinion. We won't be returning, we will continue to frequent Pane-Vino were they know Italian.
(1)Robert B.
Peg and I visited this place for the second time...the first was probably within two weeks of opening last November. At that time, the food was promising and the service was...um....still developing. Last night, we revisited the place. Not only was the food better than the first time we checked it out, but the service provided by Salvatore was molto bene! His suggestions were good, his attentiveness was spot-on and not tooo much, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Granted, we went on the earlier side on a Saturday night, but sitting next to an open window with the temp in the high 70s and the view of the valley...was transporting. We sampled the calamari di Sara (a repeat from the first visit), carpaccio, beet "ravioli" and the app of the evening which was proscuitto, melon (cantaloupe and honeydew), and fresh mozzarella. We followed this with their salciccia pizza (San Marzano tomatoes..the only thing you need to know is that they are native Italian, actually tasting like a ripe tomato sauce!) sweet italian sausage, fresh grated mozzarella (fior di latte), caramelized onions, and roasted peppers. The crust was wonderfully chewy and oven-baked. The obvious....the espresso and cappuccino were wonderful. As noted, Salvatore made it all happen and the surrounding cast of servers and assistants made the dinner and table memorable. We shall not let another 6 months go by for our return visit! È stato un piacere!! Dr. B
(5)Ron T.
Took my wife here and enjoyed the atmosphere and a real Italian waiter. I know great Italian wine and they delivered. The shrimp were out of this world, my pizza was also tasty. The deserts were also delicious. We have already set reservations for 7 for fathers day weekend.
(5)Robin B.
So excited to have such a great restaurant closer to home! Our first visit tonight and I my family is still raving about it. We had chicken parm and even though they didn't have my son's favorite dish on the menu they made it for him anyway. All of it was amazing. We finished up with tiramisu and it was also delicious. Portions are generous and they have a great wine selection. The service was also impeccable. We will definitely tell our friends and we will be back for sure!
(5)Simon B.
Fantastic Happy Hour! Great friendly service. Awesome food! Try the patio Ina Saturday afternoon - bottomless prosecco!
(5)Jackie S.
New restaurant right up the street from my office so wanted to give it a try. A real selling point was the patio. They put alot of effort into making the patio really wonderful and spacious. The atmosphere was great. Very impressed with the Chef's selection of meats and cheeses for an appetizer. The pizza was good and so was the pasta dish. They both were just a little bland but still had good flavor. I would definitely try it again.
(4)jack a.
This spot is awesome!!!! Well crafted food and a very intriguing wine list. Love it - been there 3 times and shall return at least once a week until things slide........
(5)Deborah W.
This was our first time here and we were disappointed. The service was poor. My dish, the ravioli, was good but my husband's, chicken Parmesan, was overlooked -burnt edges. Our waiter never even asked how our meal was. Won't be going back.
(2)Barry K.
Finally, after 15 years, a reason to stay North of the 101. Spiga, open about a month now may be the best Italian restaurant I've been to since moving here. It's hip, stylish, busy, happening and the food, service, prices, selection and ambiance kills on all levels. The owners, Fernando and Paula know restaurant management and they know how to keep people happy and engaged. With their happy hour, this may very well become my new "Cheers." Bravissimo!
(5)Jamie D.
Food--fantastic, service phenomenal and the decor--wow
(5)A L.
Great menu. Pasta was delicious. Pizza flavor was excellent but unfortunately crust became very soggy fast. Will definitely be back.
(4)Vickie B.
Excellent wine list! Great decor. Food was great. I was with a party of 8 and everyone enjoyed their choices. Mushroom risotto was cheesy and delicious! Recommended!
(4)Rob M.
Had birthday dinner for our daughter tonite. Everything was wonderful! Home made pastas are the best. We give it all thumbs up.
(5)Cheryl L.
Went there for dinner. Great food, atmosphere, and service. Highly recommend this restuarant. Want to go back for Happy Hour too.
(5)Noosh R.
First off, I am so happy there is a nice modern restaurant with a happy hour and beautiful views in our area. When we first walked in and asked to sit in the happy hour section we were hesitant because it was all high tops in the bar area. We had our son with us who needs a high chair so sitting in the bar would not work with us. Then out of the corner, the manager comes over and says to us that it's not a problem for us to sit in the dining room for HH since had a little one in tow! That set things off on the right foot for us. They didn't have a kids menu, however our waiter who was so polite and helpful told us he can make a kids pizza. We also ordered a salad and several things off the menu. The meatballs and salmon bruschetta were outstanding. The HH wine was so darn good, we wondered how they can serve it for $5 or $6 a glass. This new restaurant rated high in my book. In my opinion, I think it's perfect for a date night or even a group of friends. The ambience is what made the place feel warm and inviting, however the food is what will keep us going back.
(5)Rick R.
Small portions, large prices, overcooked pasta. Really, they don't know how to cook pasta? Horrible ambiance, loud beyond loud. They must be loosing money because the portions are really small. Caesar salad is tasteless. Don't waste your time or money!
(1)Sherry K.
Spiga is most definitely a keeper! From ambiance to staff/service and every little bite in between! Great menu with something for everyone -even the most picky! YES-House made pasta! So few spots have superb bread-thanks Spiga! Did I mention the meatballs ? Well, just go yourself! Just ten minutes north of Kierland-head up soon!
(5)Camille S.
Spiga Cucina!!!! Finally a home run in North Scottsdale!!! Food is excellent!! Thank you for someone getting it correct!!!!! #great food#wonderful servers#beautiful restaurant....
(5)Barb M.
What a great place to Dine. The choices on menu , hospitality, bar, was right on target. All from the pleasant greeting from hostess's to our server, we felt very welcomed. The presentation with the food was very inviting and the flavor proved it. Our family loves Italian cuisine and this place has it. So well operated with management checking on us, not only with our meals but on a friendly level. A must try from this "foodie"
(5)Rocio C.
No doubt that there are plenty of choices for places to eat, however there are very few places where "everything you order is sure to be delicious". Spiga is one of those very, very few places. We have been there for dinner and lunch....and wow. The mussels are so good I wanted a spoon to savor the juices, the Insalta di Mare is the best calamari and shrimp combo I've had period.....and no other restaurant has anything close to it. For dinner we had the whole fish that is served in a bed of lentil and "Italian salchicha"......amazing dish. For lunch we had the world's best Ciopino you will ever have hands down.....this is a must have dish. Their choices of Italian wines are top notch and best of all the entire menu is very, very well priced. This is our new go to restaurant, away from the crowds and parking nightmares of the large malls.
(5)Bob M.
Nice atmosphere; friendly service. Food a bit disappointing. The branzino was over-cooked and dry. Pasta was al dente but bolognese sauce was bland. Reasonable wine list. I will give them one more chance, but no hurry.
(2)Monica M.
Great new North Scottsdale spot! The space is beautiful - huge patio, really nicely done. Service was awesome, food was perfect. Tried the Burrata appetizer. Simple, fresh and just right. Bucatini and Ravioli for dinner. Both were excellent. Oh, and the Tiramisu was the best I have ever had. Stuff dreams are made of! Really great experience and will most definitely be back.
(5)Lola M.
There is a lot of good to be said about this beautiful new restaurant in North Scottsdale. The restaurant itself is lovely with a patio that will be awesome when the weather permits. The service was fantastic but I let the waiter choose my wine from the choice of 2 Pinot Noirs and he chose the more expensive one. I expected that but hoped to be surprised or at least advised. He was attentive, informative ( other than the wine choice) and efficient. The food was good with a Capitol G. Not great. Everything needed salt and no, I am not an habitual salt user. The portions were huge, the ingredients fresh but everything was flat. It needed salt AND there is no salt and pepper on the table. The bread should be better and tho it is different, the hummus they served with it doesn't really fit in an Italian restaurant and did not have much flavor. All in all we enjoyed our dinner and will be back, just this time we will bring our own salt shaker!
(4)Heather G.
We really love the makeover of this restaurant! There are plenty of elegant indoor & outdoor seating options. If your looking for more casual you can also sit at the outdoor bar with a view of the tv. I appreciate the menu that is not over done just a decent variety of well prepared & great tasting dishes. The happy hour offers both food & drinks on special which is nice. That said, the service lags behind the pricing - a couple of examples, we've been there twice and the servers do not seem to know the menu. They are friendly but cant describe the menu items or offer suggestions. Also they dont offer to crack pepper on your meals - at both visits we asked for pepper and a pepper mill was tossed on our table. Lastly they serve table water in charming glass bottles but it taste like tap - is it too much to add a cucumber slice or lemon wedge? We will certainly visit again but we are hoping the service will catch up to their potential.
(3)Jennifer C.
Another fantastic meal. We love our waiter, Frank. Be sure to ask for him and you will leave feeling like a celebrity. Excellent food, great service and fantastic owners. We love Fernando and Paula and appreciate their attention to every detail. So thankful to have Spiga in the neighborhood.
(5)Shane M.
First let me say since this was the first time I went to this location after the renovation. I was thoroughly impressed with the decor and ambiance. Unfortunately that was about all I was impressed with. If you are going to pay 12 dollars for 3 tiny meatballs you at least want good service. I asked for bread, it never came. I ordered the pork ravioli expecting my pallet to be delighted with the veal jus. It was terrible, I believe it might have been premade. My girlfriends risotto was horrible as well, with so much cheese you could hardly taste the mushrooms. Everything was incredibly overpriced for the quality. I wouldn't go back to this restaurant if they sent me a free 100 dollar giftcard. My stomache gets upset just thinking about going back. If you are urban spooning local restaurants to try something new, avoid this one in my opinion there are plenty of better Italian restaurants in the area for the price.
(1)Marci M.
Where to begin? Comical that they call this Italian....the ONLY good came from the bottle of Casanova di Neri Brunello. This was our 1st time here since they opened 3 months ago, had to ask about bread and once served sun dried tomato hummus was served with it? Hummus? with bread? at an Italian restaurant? We immediately asked for oil & vinegar, thankfully they had that! Calamari is a must when we visit a restaurant for the first time, was shocked when we received the order, I am not kidding you we were served a dish of arugula with 18 pieces of calamari, I actually questioned the server to see if this was indeed an oversight and was told that the order was correct. 3 of us therefore 2 separate entrees, Branzino- no taste whatsoever, Veal Chop? more fat than veal, Linguini Nero? pasta was so overcooked it was pasty had to ask for salt & pepper (not on the table). Not one entrée was finished and when server asked if we wanted to go boxes we just asked for the check and bolted out. Extremely noisy could barely have a conversation. We did have a reservation through Open Table and were seated immediately!
(1)Teri B.
Wow, what can I say...thought I was just going to a neighborhood restaurant but was really taken back by the decor and how busy they were for a Wednesday night. This is a word of mouth local hot spot anyone in the area will appreciate. The special of the night was Sea Bass...at an Italian place??? Hmmm...well the waiter said I would not be disappointed and I have to say it was a close runner up to Eddie V's Sea Bass and about 1/2 the price. I think this is the best new cafe in North Scottsdale and has the feel of a 5 star restaurant without the high price tag. Great place to din outdoors for you out of state snow birds as well. As a local Realtor I will recommend to my out of state clients looking for the local hot spot and not a chain restaurant they can eat at anywhere. The owner is from Canada and now resides here and was great at checking with all his guest about their experience...It's nice to have someone who truly cares about your feedback. This is a phenomenal spot for us to have in North Scottsdale.
(5)Bob H.
We have dined at Spiga on multiple occasions. We have found the food to be excellent. From the pizza, to the salads, to the appetizers, everything was tasty. The vibe is positive and the atmosphere is great. On one occasion, we had an issue and subsequently received a phone call from the manager to resolve the situation. It is unusual to find this kind of professional response. Good customer service and good food. That's a winning combination.
(5)Doggydog D.
Tonight was my 23rd time at Spiga and I'll tell you, for a Wednesday night that place was hummin!! Even though I'm on a diet (finally under 350lbs for the first time in 10+ years) I figured the 23rd time is a charm, I'm going to do my 5 course doggy dinner that I do at only the most worthy of restaurants in the valley, started off tight and white with the shrimp appetizer...amazing! Next course came out in perfect timing, a meatball pizza, great crust and cooked just right. 3rd course came at me, the bolognese just how I like it, extra Parmesan cheese exactly how I told the waiter, delicious. Before the 4th course came I was getting a little full, but after seeing that veal chop... boom, a second wind hit me, after asking for extra polenta in place of the grilled veggies I was in heaven only to see what came out for my 5th course, the bouchon chocolate cake. Warm chocolate lava cake ended the 5 course doggy dinner on a marvelous note! Passed with flying colors. What a great place to have so close to home! Will be back for lunch tomorrow!
(5)Clay W.
We had dinner here tonight for the first time. Had high hopes given the investment made in the update from previous place. Decor is nice. Wait wasn't bad, but after waiting the 20 minutes quoted they made up a high top in the bar and had us sit there anyways. Table was very wobbly so manager comes by and has us pick up all our drinks while he attempts to fix the table. Odd for a nice place. We get one glass of wine each and then have to wait for the waiter to have time to check on us again to ask for second. Foods comes before we get our second glass. My wife said her's was good, she got the ravioli dish. I got the pollo parmigiana, came out with burnt edges. Should have been caught in the kitchen. Waiter was not attentive at all. Never checked if everything came out ok or checked back on us before asking if we wanted the bill. Sorry, usually will give a place two tries but this one loses on round one.
(2)Scottsdale A.
Outstanding vibe, great food and wonderful service. Never thought a place would survive in that location, but we have a winner!
(5)Loren A.
We had an excellent pizza at this new restaurant service was great the food was excellent.
(5)Cam B.
My husband and I were in last week. The food was great! We had the shrimp appetizers, cheese and meat board and arugula pizza. They were all very good. The service is where they loose a star, lots of amateurs servers and staff...pretty typical for AZ. I would go back for sure as I thought the food was excellent. If they work on the service it would be outstanding!
(4)Tiffany M.
Spiga is amazing. First the decor is beautiful, but the fresh quality food is delicious!! I went with a large party and had amazing service by Christy. We are all foodies and go out once a month to a restaurant together. Most restaurants have problems with servicing our large party, but not Spiga. We started with the meatballs on polenta, beet salad, calamari and panzanella salad. All were amazing. Meatballs and polenta let's just say probably the best I have ever had. Beet salad was a piece of art work, nothing I have ever seen before and salad was delicious. The calamari was perfect, not too much breading and perfectly cooked not rubbery at all. I had the short ribs which were amazing and I am very hard to please when it comes to short ribs. I was able to graze off of some of my friends plates. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors all together were terrific. The pizza had prosciutto, mushrooms and Arugula was perfect. I am typically not a huge bolognese pasta fan, but the fresh house made pasta, sauce and ricotta swirled in was delicious!! The pricing is right on point for the quality and food portions. Definitely will have a doggie bag to take home. You can tell they put a lot of love into their food.
(5)Brad P.
My wife and myself have been to Spiga three times now. First time for a salad and pizza. I must say the pizza was quite tasty as well as the salad. We had a pizza with sausage and onion and roasted red peppers. Chewy crust and easy to fold and eat. They use fresh mozzerrella which is a plus. Second visit was nice as well, with us only having a pizza. But after sending friends there last week and getting a gloom and doom report of bad service, cold food and not very tasty we decided to go back for another try for ourselves. We chose new years. Why do people always say do not go out for dinner on that day? In my way of thinking a good restaurant is operating at full capacity every day so why should a date make it different? WELL First of all they did not tell us there was a limited menu. That sucked because they left off many off the foods we were going for. That said we ordered a pasta dish that had no flavor, and the braised brisket over Polenta. The brisket was tasteless and luke warm. The polenta was cold. The pizza we wanted was not on the menu last night either.! I think they have a tough road ahead unless drastic changes are made ASAP, So I would say go at your own risk and order only the pizza!!!
(2)Patricia S.
Stopped for lunch at Spiga today. My husband and I split the fig white pizza. Everything was so fresh, the crust was delicious, and it was really good. The service was great. The owner stopped by to chat, adding a very personal touch to this restaurant. We will definitely be back and recommend it to our friends.
(5)Will S.
Great place. Wonderful atmosphere and happy people (our bartender, Jeff, was funny and had a contagious laugh)! I 've lived in the neighborhood for years and X-tapa joes had to go!! Spiga has redone the outside and more importantly the inside. Looks and feels great, warm woods and rustic bricks. The menu has something for everyone. We started with the beef carpaccio, beet salad, and meatballs. The meatballs were something to rival my mothers and the beets were craftily stuffed with goat cheese. Next we shared a Spiga salad with a champagne vinaigrette, which was like a delightful anti pasta salad. I had the bolognese, meaty and fresh flavors. my guest had the short ribs, which were full of flavor, smooth polenta, hot and delicious. Good news, we took some of both home to make room for desert. Choose the bouchon for desert, it was very rich, but amazingly delightful with flavors warm chocolatey flavors. All in all...A huge upgrade to the neighborhood and a much needed Italian spot in north Scottsdale. We will be back for sure!! Great job to the owners and management team!
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