La Locanda on 5th Avenue

4.3

1034 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

When you are seeking authentic Italian cuisine there is not a comparable restaurant in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. La Locanda Ristorante Italiano offers a quiet setting where you can enjoy intimate moments with friends and family. We offer semi private dining and a charming bar area, where guest can enjoy a glass of wine and an antipasto. We offer happy hour Monday - Friday from 4:30pm - 6pm in the bar. Featuring a selection of small bites, select wines by the glass $5, $2 off cocktails & amp; beer.

This is a restaurant where everyone is treated like family. Our menu is simple and direct, offering fresh original recipes from the North regions of Italy. Pasta is freshly made in house topped with mouthwatering recipes. The wine and cocktail lists offers a range for every palate and budget. Hearty, flavorful entree includes meats and seafood selections. Salad are comprised of fresh organic local ingredients. We pride our self of a prompt, friendly and relaxed service

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 284-6511
Website
http://www.lalocandaaz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Guillermo Alcala

Location
6830 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3823
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Cross street
Indian School and 5th Avenue
Parking details
We have parking on the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Sausage and Peppers$13.00
Filet Carpacio$15.00
Arugula, Avocado, Capers
Grilled Calamari$15.00
Limoncello Sauce
Traditional Bruschetta$11.00
tomato, Basil, Grana, Evoo
Spicy Mussels$15.00
Green & Black Mussels, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Salmon Toast$15.00
Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Capers, Avocado, Arugula
Mozzarella di Bufala$17.00
Prosciutto, Chili Marmalade
Baby Arugula$12.00
Goat Cheese, Strawberry, Toasted Almond, Citrus Vinaigrette
Caesar$14.00
Whole Leaf Romaine Heart, House Crouton, Six Minute Egg
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Crema, Poppy Seed Dressing
Wedge$13.00
Blue Cheese, Egg, Tomato, Bacon
Chopped Salad$14.00
Tomato, Bacon, Red Onion, Avocado, Egg, Blue Cheese, Dijon Dressing
House Salad$11.00
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chef's Daily Soup
Ask Server for Details

Primi

Black Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00
Mussels, Scallops, Salmon, Shrimp, Calamari, Calabrian Chili Tomato Sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese$22.00
Pork, Veal, Bolognese Sauce
Penne ala Russa$22.00
Smoked Salmon, Asparagus, Vodka Sauce, Caviar
Gnocchi$25.00
Homemade Gnocchi, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
Risotto Porcini$20.00
Saffron Risotto, Creamy Porcini Sauce, Truffle Oil
Ravioli Quattro Formaggi$20.00
Pomodoro Sauce
Linguini Arrabiata$24.00
Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Penne Pesto$22.00
Chicken, Sundried Tomato
Fettucini Cajun$22.00
Cream Sauce, Chicken, Fried Onion
Linguini Carbonara$21.00
Brussel Sprout, Bacon
Garlic Bread Basket$5.00

Secondi

Osso Buco$38.00
Braised Veal Shank Prepared Milanese Style, Risotto
Filet Mignon$41.00
Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bacon
Chicken Piccata$25.00
Mashed Potatoes
Halibut$38.00
Limoncello Sauce, Grilled Vegetables
Veal Chop$45.00
Grilled Mushroom Barolo Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Kale
Salmon Piccata$28.00
Lemon, Capers, Sauteed Vegetables
Chicken Marsala$26.00
Roasted Potato, Spinach
Veal Gorgonzola$33.00
Veal Scallopine, Gorgonzola Sauce, Crispy Potatoes, Kale
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Mashed Potatoes
Seared Scallop Risotto$29.00
Carbonara Style, Scallops, Pancetta, Peas, Saba
Speciale di Mare
Daily Fish Special | Ask Server for Details

What 1,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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La Locanda on 5th Avenue boasts a "great atmosphere" with "wonderful service" and "amazing food," making it a standout for Italian cuisine lovers. Its intimate setting is ideal for gatherings, enhanced by "fabulous jazz" on Thursdays. Though some items are pricey, the pasta is highly praised as "the best" by patrons.

1,034 Reviews

D
Darla
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great, authentic Italian food. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Charlotte
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent! First time to this location. we used to go more often when they were at Scottsdale/Shea. Looking forward to our nest visit
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Scott
Omaha
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We love this place and come often when we travel to Scottsdale. This time we showed up at 8:07 for our 8:00 pm reservation. Our waiters came to the table about 5 minutes later and said “are you ready to order?” What our drinks, an appetizer? He did that 3 or 4 more times. He also put in one wrong entree. Do not accept 8:00 pm reservations if you expect guests to be done at 9:00. It will be a while before we return.
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Julie
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! I wish they had served bread but it’s probably good they didn’t. Summer menu so looking forward to going back for their winter menu soon.
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Joel
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great dinner. Have eaten here a few times. Always fantastic food and very helpful friendly staff. Highly recommended. Great location in old downtown Scottsdale.
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Donna
Phoenix
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We raved about our dinner in our car on the way home. Two of us had delicious shrimp linguini. I'm mad that my husband finished mine - wanted it for dinner tonight! Another guest loved her chicken parm. My wedge salad was good - I switched it up and had poppy seed dressing. Lots of toppings! We finished up with good tiramisu! Oh! The maple Manhattan had just the right amount of sweetness - and a marinated cherry. The service was excellent - not overbearing but there when we needed it! Can't wait to go again!
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Jeff
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks!! My group had a great time.
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Marsha
Phoenix
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy La Locanda. The food consistently very good! Rafael took excellent care of us. Whenever we are in Scottsdale we always look forward to going there.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I find it hard to find a simple good pappardelle bolognese - this place was great! My husband loved the chicken parm and my daughter had the Penne Alla Russa. All great!
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Tom
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some of the menu items were not as advertised. The food was good but the dinner didn't come with bread, you had to purchase brrad.
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FAQs

La Locanda on 5th Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 284-6511.

La Locanda on 5th Avenue is rated 4.3 stars by 1034 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6830 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3823

Additional information

Cross street
Indian School and 5th Avenue
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have parking on the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Guillermo Alcala
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lalocandaaz.com/
Phone number
(480) 284-6511

La Locanda on 5th Avenue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gnocchi

Pappardelle Bolognese

Penne Pesto

Antipasti e Insalate

Sausage and Peppers$13.00

Filet Carpacio$15.00

Grilled Calamari$15.00

Traditional Bruschetta$11.00

Spicy Mussels$15.00

Salmon Toast$15.00

Mozzarella di Bufala$17.00

Baby Arugula$12.00

Caesar$14.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Wedge$13.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

House Salad$11.00

Chef's Daily Soup

Primi

Black Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$22.00

Penne ala Russa$22.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Risotto Porcini$20.00

Ravioli Quattro Formaggi$20.00

Linguini Arrabiata$24.00

Penne Pesto$22.00

Fettucini Cajun$22.00

Linguini Carbonara$21.00

Garlic Bread Basket$5.00

Secondi

Osso Buco$38.00

Filet Mignon$41.00

Chicken Piccata$25.00

Halibut$38.00

Veal Chop$45.00

Salmon Piccata$28.00

Chicken Marsala$26.00

Veal Gorgonzola$33.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

Seared Scallop Risotto$29.00

Speciale di Mare

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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