La Zozzona

4.6

7 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Fancy
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Experience La Zozzona, where the elegance of Italian cuisine meets the vibrant flair of Arizona. Curated by renowned Celebrity Chef Richard Blais, this dining treasure features hand-crafted pasta, tender cuts of meat, and the freshest seafood. Indulge in 'la dolce vita' with a Southwestern twist within a warm and sophisticated ambiance.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(480) 483-5590
Website
http://www.lazozzona.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2044
Neighborhood
Central Scottsdale
Parking details
None

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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7 Reviews

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Simon
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our meal at La Zozzona. Even though they’d only been open for a week, it felt very “together”. It’s Italian, but inventive - not predictable or cliched. We enjoyed the squash blossoms, Zabuton steak, Cacio e Pepe and finished with an excellent, light Cannoli. Aside from the food, they have terrific cocktails and a superb wine list. Service was friendly and attentive (thanks Jake!) and we even met Chef JR when we had questions about the meal. Looking forward to our next visit!
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Hello Simon, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique and inventive Italian cuisine, especially the squash blossoms, Zabuton steak, Cacio e Pepe, and our light Cannoli. It's great to know that our team's efforts to create a unique and welcoming atmosphere were appreciated. We're also glad to hear that our cocktails and wine list added to your dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Zozzona soon! Best, The Management Team
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Gil
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with wonderful service. Best swordfish I’ve ever had. The tiramisu is fantastic as well.
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive dining experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to La Zozzona. Your kind words mean the world to our team, as we strive to provide every guest with exceptional food, service, and ambiance. It’s always rewarding to know when our efforts have made someone’s visit memorable. If there’s anything specific that stood out to you or contributed to your experience, we’d love to hear more—it helps us continue to deliver the very best to all our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even more special. Warm regards, La Zozzona Team
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Marco
Phoenix
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It’s disappointing that I feel the need to write this, but my wife and I recently had an underwhelming experience at La Zozzona. As longtime fans of Chef Blais, we were eager to try his newest venture. The restaurant had only been open for eight days at the time of our visit, and with Chef Blais personally overseeing the launch just a week prior, we had high expectations. Unfortunately, our excitement quickly turned into disappointment. Let me start by saying the staff was outstanding. They were attentive, warm, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. However, the food was where things fell apart. We began with the Crispy Mozzarella, an appetizer our server described as both delicious and “fun,” promising that it would ooze with hot, melted cheese when cut open. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. While it looked appealing, the mozzarella was cold and lacked any of the gooey texture we were anticipating. There was no steam, no melty goodness—just a large, lukewarm mozzarella stick. The saving grace was the sweet sauce on top, which was the best part of the dish. For our entrées, I ordered the bone-in veal chop parm, and my wife opted for the chicken marsala platter. The veal chop was deeply disappointing—it was greasy, overcooked, and painfully dry. The accompanying sauce was overly sweet, which only compounded the dish’s flaws. For the price, it was far from justifiable. My wife’s chicken marsala fared a bit better; her chicken was cooked well, and the portion was reasonable, but again, the sauce was far too sweet, which threw off the entire dish. While I understand that new restaurants often go through growing pains, this experience felt like more than just first-week jitters. For Chef Blais to put his name behind food of this quality—especially at these prices—was genuinely surprising. In an area with no shortage of excellent Italian restaurants offering better food at more competitive prices, it’s hard to justify a return visit.
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I want to sincerely apologize for the disappointment you felt during your visit. Providing exceptional service and a memorable dining experience is our top priority, and I regret that we fell short of your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. Please know that we are taking your comments to heart and are working to address the concerns you've raised. We are committed to ensuring a more positive experience for all of our guests in the future. I hope you'll give us another opportunity to serve you and to demonstrate the quality and care we strive for every day. Thank you again for your honesty and giving us a chance to improve. Warm Regards, La Zozzona Team
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Rma
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! The staff were so welcoming and went above and beyond.
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our staff welcoming. It's always our goal to provide an amazing dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, La Zozzona Management Team
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Joe
Hawaii
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
New “Italian” offering at what is now the Grand Hyatt, Scottsdale. Food was presented well, flavors were consistent with descriptions. Entrees are definitely shared sizes. Service was well executed. Ambience is non-existent, looking out in to a banquet space which had an event going on. Room is cold and has no personality. Wine list is, one would assume, a work in progress. It has a few gems. Overall there is opportunity for improvement. For example, in an empty restaurant the host seats you in the delivery path.
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our food and service, but we're sorry to hear our ambiance and wine list didn't meet your expectations. We aim to create a warm and inviting atmosphere and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your comments about our seating arrangement and are already looking into it. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
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Marilyn
Phoenix
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant! Delicious food! We ordered the Caesar salad, meatballs and the specialty rigatoni. All were very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Service was exceptional. Highly recommend this restaurant. Check it out. You are in for a wonderful dining experience!
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Hi Marilyn, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at La Zozzona! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our Caesar salad, meatballs, and specialty rigatoni. We're also glad that you found our service exceptional. Thank you for recommending us! We can't wait to welcome you back for another great dining experience. Cheers!
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Shirleen
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Zozzona was INCREDIBLE! The staff is so friendly to explain all the dishes and give recommendations on how to order. Not only that, the food was top notch! We met the owner Richard Blais, and he went up to every table to make sure the food was delicious: which is ABSOLUTELY WAS! WE drove over 2.5 hours to go to this place, and it was well worth it. We will be back!
La ZozzonaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience at La Zozzona. It's wonderful to know that our team's friendliness, recommendations, and food quality made your visit memorable. We're also glad that you found our place well worth the trip. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, La Zozzona Management Team
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La Zozzona is rated 4.6 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2044

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Central Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.lazozzona.com/
Phone number
(480) 483-5590

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