Review The Western - Scottsdale

Wayne O

We had lunch here - and it was excellent. The beet salad was nicely presented, great mushroom soup and a good chicken parm dish. Our wait service was excellent and his recommendations were spot-on for us. The restaurant is a nice upscale change from the sports-bar environment nearby, although they did have a bar with screen if that's what you want.

Calla

I came here for my birthday dinner because I was craving chicken piccata and this place did not disappoint. I also had a caesar salad and some of the lobster ravioli, both of which were excellent. Our waiter, Ian, was attentive, funny, and very helpful. I highly recommend this place.

Kimberly Adibuah

Tried this spot based on reviews and was NOT disappointed. Melissa was super knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. The service is great. The food was delish! The impossible cake is to die for- a must visit spot if your in Scottsdale!

Tay-Marie Nel

We have been to Italy many times and the authentic dishes were spot on as well as some fun new twists to some of the traditional dishes. The service was unbelievable even mid week near closing. They took the time to really ensure our dinner was perfect! We will be back very soon. (Side note: my uncle lived in Italy for 2 years and this is his favorite spot in the entire valley for authentic Italian! His recommendation!)

Amy Domres

Great atmosphere. Not super busy. Creative dishes. The beet salad and calamari was good too. Insta @amyad98

Myrna Johnson

Casual Italian restaurant tucked away against the canal. Is social distancing (3/21). We had a very nice server and the staff was very friendly all around. Food wise, the menu is a bit limited though hard to tell if that’s covid related like others. It was shown as Italian seafood cuisine though it had more turf than surf. We had the calamari, which was unbreaded and perfectly cooked though a somewhat sweet lemon sauce was with it that we weren’t thrilled with. I ordered an arugula strawberry almond salad with a very tasty vinaigrette; it’s huge and we shared it. I also ordered the linguini arrabbiata (linguini and shrimp in spicy tomato sauce). It was definitely spicy Calabrian Chile sauce. The shrimp were large and well cooked but had that odd tinge of flavor some frozen shrimp has. I ate it anyway. My companion had the veal Gorgonzola special with red sauce. He said it was good. There was some spinach sauté on the side. The dessert options were standard with one “impossible cake”. It was a chocolate cake on the bottom and cheesecake on top, cooked together. Also surprisingly bland on the bottom and the baked cheesecake was okay.

Macie Hampton

An AMAZING experience! Started with the muscles, had the gnocchi for my main, and the chocolate mouse cake for dessert. I was unbelievably full at the end, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing! The staff was amazing and knowledgeable!

Ashkan Alkhamisi

We wanted to try a local neighborhood Italian spot and we heard about La Locanda. Right away, you are greeted by friendly staff and the ambience is intimate. Our server gave us great wine recommendations too. We ordered the garlic bread, Caprese salad, and I ordered the gnocchi. I highly recommend ordering the gnocci as the main entree since this is homemade and I had a chicken in addition to it which was fantastic. Overall, this is a great place to come if you want affordable Italian food with a nice atmosphere!

William Lovin

The food is fabulous. The garlic bread missed this time, but everything else was spot on. The waiter was apparently new to the job, and not super experienced. Limited wine list. The restaurant is in an uninhabited block of Scottsdale that's being redeveloped, so it's not very attractive. Fabulous food, however...

Joseph Ugi

Came in 25 mins before closing on a Monday and staff was very friendly enough to still serve me. Great impression considering I just moved in near by… Chicken Marsala is phenomenal!!

erica hinds

We went for dinner and everyone enjoyed everything we ordered. The atmosphere was nice and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Loretta Akers

2nd time at La Locanda and I loved it both times. Greeted as you walk in the door. I ate at the bar both times and Angel is lovely. I ordered the pappardelle bolognese both times and both times equally as great. The beet salad is wonderful and the muscles, well, best I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. My go to favorite when I visit the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.

Shawn Arend

Came here for our anniversary. Made a reservation for anice table. The gentlman at the door gave us a table with a glaring outside light coming on...not the best table ? Our server was great, and they wipe the table after you eat, a nice touch. The goat/beet salad and mozerella/chili jam appetizer was fresh and good! The osso bucco with risotto moise and flavorful and home made gnocci the best. Pleasant, quiet restaurant! Just need red tanle cloths!! Oh, Italian music as well!!

Big Daddy

Great place a little expensive, but if you hate the poor, you're good.

Missy Karels

We met with some friends, a table of 6. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. The service was impeccable, and the food was FABULOUS. 3 appetizers, 6 different meals, and a dessert, and every single one was delicious, hot, and fresh. And the music was fabulous! Super great atmosphere all around. Thank you for the great night!