Best Restaurants with Private Rooms in North Scottsdale

We had high expectations for our first experience at La Zozzona, based on what we heard from early reviews, the previous success of Chef Blais, and the photos from their website and social media. Our dinner far exceeded those expectations and we cannot wait to return. To start, the bar & lounge which first greets you is stunning, with the right combination of luxury, proper lighting, and design. Our two variations on a Negroni, the Blood Orange Negori and Oaxacan Negroni, were perfect and served by the most welcoming and professional mixologists - Josh and Kaitlin. Once seated, our server Jake proceeded to explain the menu to us, noting a few key highlights, including the burrata, squash blossoms, rigatoni, and swordfish. We ordered all four. The burrata and squash blossoms were among the best either of us have ever had. Same goes for the rigatoni. Now, whatever you think you know about swordfish, disregard. I don’t think I had ordered swordfish in maybe twenty years and I am glad we did this evening. It was almost steak-like in its seated outside, tender inside texture. And the flavor was like nothing I have ever experienced with fish. The sommelier Ben even helped us choose the best wines by the glass to pair with our meal and he nailed it. I highly recommend La Zozzona next time you’re in the mood for fine dining Italian.

My husband and I visited on a Friday night and had 5:30pm reservations, as we were going to a show afterwards. Check in was quick and we were shown to a table on the patio. About half the tables were already full. I'm glad we didn't just choose to go for happy hour, as there were no seats to be had at the bar. The waiter was quick and knowledgeable about the menu. We knew we wanted the grilled octopus, which we mentioned, but the waiter should have waited to put that in until after we had ordered drinks. So, we had no wine with the appetizer course. This was the only misstep of the evening. Bolognese and tagliatelle with shrimp were both very good. Plentiful portions; decent price for the area. Waiter instantly moved a heater to our area when I mentioned I was chilly. Patio was very lively by the time we left. We'll definitely be back.

It was magically amazing! Best lobster tacos ever! Salad and Fajitas were great combination together!

Had the best Tortilla soup today! Have been to this location a few times, always great food!

Great service and food. The ambiance was energetic and the servers were great!