The Italiano in Scottsdale is a lively, casually elegant trattoria from Chef Joey Maggiore and the Maggiore family, who’ve been serving classic Italian in Arizona for over 40 years. Set at 90th Street and Shea, it blends warm, welcoming hospitality with a polished dining room and buzzing bar, showcasing “old-school red sauce” favorites with a modern, chef-driven twist—think zucchini blossoms, crispy ravioli, charred octopus, and an interactive antipasto cart where you can build your own plate from dozens of meats, cheeses, and condiments. The menu leans into “legendary” housemade pastas such as spicy rigatoni alla vodka, short rib lasagna, lobster ravioli, and rich Bolognese, alongside Neapolitan-style pizzas, chicken and veal scaloppine, Italian “masterpiece” entrées, and prime steaks and chops. With lunch, dinner, and a generous weekday happy hour, The Italiano aims to feel like a neighborhood spot you can drop into often, while still delivering the kind of big-flavor dishes and tableside flourishes that make a night out feel like a special occasion.