Mancusos Northern Italian Continental Cuisine

For the sophisticated folks, this place may not be #1, but for the average Az. Joe this place is sure to impress. The booth seating is the way to go when you want to show that special lady in your life a very romantic time. The food is prepared Az. style with generous portions to please any man's appetite, none of that wimpy designer stuff where you're not sure if you should eat it or if it's just for lookin at, and the service is top notch, you don't have to be a millionaire to be treated like one here. They also accomodate special requests and make you feel good about doing so as well as providing your request in outstanding fashion. The best part is the value, excellent pricing for what you get in all areas, to these guys, it's more than just a job, and it shows. Pros: everything more

Our recent visit to this restaurant was great. We were seated within five minutes of our reservation. The food was very good (especially the gnocchi) and the atmosphere was great. The piano player played was a nice touch and even played a few requests for my wife and I. The service wasn't overly friendly, but everything was timely. The only down side was that the wine list features too many pricey wines (over $65/bottle) and few within the reasonable range ($30-$65). Overall, I thought this was a great experience and will definitely return on my next visit to Scottsdale. Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Romance Cons: Pricey Wines more

Cold food, surly wait staff, not the best Italian in Scottsdale, avoid and go somewhere much better like Olive Garden and save yourself a fortune more

Service was slow and our waiter thought he was doing us a favour. I had thought this was a great restaurant but was disappointed, although my rack of lamb was very good it was not hot enough and the 'sides' were minimalist and there was no potato option. Also no chocolate desert - a signature desert in any decent restaurant Pros: Lamb, Ambience Cons: Service, Choice, Staff more

Be sure to make reservations, Get a private dining room for your group under a spectacular chandelier or enjoy a nice quiet booth for a romantic dinner. more

Classic Northern Italian fare no piled high nouveau here, just highest quality ingrediant, expertly prepared and served with elegance and class. Above average wine list, and moderate to high prices on the meals, this restaurant will not fail to impress. more

I will always remember that romantic dinner with my then-fiancee last winter. She is a rather picky eater; but while all of the food was unfamiliar to her, she totally enjoyed all of it. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was particularly memorable. The wine was superb too. There was live piano music. The ambiance was rich in a well-established sort of way, with deep elegance rather than mere veneer. Prices are as you would expect for a fine restaurant in the Borgata; but so far I've not seen such a combination of elegance, good food and good service elsewhere in Phoenix. Pros: incredible food, thorough elegance, romantic more