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EVO Old Town Scottsdale is a premier Italian restaurant, bar & grill, and cocktail bar in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Located at 4175 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, we offer an upscale yet approachable dining experience. Our menu features a range of traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, using only the freshest ingredients and house-made pastas. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list in our vibrant lounge area, perfect for date nights, group gatherings, or a night out with friends. At EVO Old Town Scottsdale, we're committed to providing exceptional service, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unforgettable culinary experience. Join us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour and discover why we're a top-rated Italian restaurant in Scottsdale.

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Vy H.
Vy H. -Local Guide
4 months ago
Came here randomly Saturday night for late dinner—my friends and I didn’t have reservations but we called ahead and luckily they had availability. We got seated in a big comfy booth.Food was delicious! For starters, the Charred Octopus was amazing. The Steak...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Sar M
Sar M -Local Guide
9 months ago
During our first visit to EVO old town Scottsdale, our waiter was exceptionally nice and helpful throughout our dining experience. He greeted us warmly, provided insightful recommendations from the menu, and was attentive to our needs without being intrusive. His friendly demeanor truly enhanced our...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Harsh V.
Harsh V. -Local Guide
a year ago
Went during the happy hour and got stuffed with just the food appetizers shared with friends. The food was good and our server was attentive and efficient. Aperol spritz was great and tried the pappy van winkle that everyone keeps talking about. It made sense...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Pastor Bill Te Winkle
Pastor Bill Te Winkle -Local Guide
8 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our first-time dining experience at EVO. Abby was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and offered wonderful service. We dined outside on patio on a beautiful evening. Mountain view! Food was amazing. Focaccia Rustica appetizer. Bolognese, Pomodoro entrees. Drinks and wine were perfect. Price...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cassandra Archut
Cassandra Archut -Local Guide
4 years ago
We went for a small bite and everything was amazing. The drumsticks were the best thing ever! Fall off the bone chicken and they were actually pretty spicy which is what I like. I would definitely recommend them! The hurrays salad was amazing, and the...Read More
Indy Eats & Adventures
Indy Eats & Adventures -Local Guide
a year ago
Perfect for date night and their happy hour is the best around with specials on food and drinks even bottles!! We had the meatballs, the prosciutto pizza, and the 5 cheese skillet with shrimp!! Fair warning, There were tails on the shrimp so it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Allison Merifield
Allison Merifield
8 months ago
My fiancée and I couldn’t find a restaurant to eat late at night during our trip to Phoenix and we stumbled across Evo that’s open until 2am!The service was incredible and the food was the best we have ever had!Thank you for the experience will...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nikki Wilson
Nikki Wilson -Local Guide
5 years ago
Food was delish we were a large party so we were able to try different items. The burgers are great, pizza is nothing special would not reccomend, the lasagna was great, the salmon is not worth the price would not reccomend, the...Read More
Maryou Ibrahim
Maryou Ibrahim -Local Guide
5 months ago
Great place for casual bite. Atmosphere is very laid back casual vibes. Pasta and meatballs are made in house so those are super fresh. Ordered the meatball pasta and came out quick and delicious. Affordable pricing.Parking: Parking available right in front of restaurant but not...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Leslie Kohler
Leslie Kohler -Local Guide
3 months ago
My recent visit to Evos was bit disappointing. On a previous visit, I loved it. My friend and I wanted to start with a salad. We normally split a Caesar, but we ventured out with the kale salad. I found it to be quite...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Anthony Gobrial
Anthony Gobrial -Local Guide
3 months ago
For being an out-of-towner living in NJ and having access to NYC, I never thought that a place in Scottsdale, AZ would hit it out of the park with Italian food.So me and an old girlfriend of mine - from 25 years ago - decided...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
teisha sinclair
teisha sinclair
6 months ago
First time here, and i LOVE IT!! The pasta was great, the pizza was fantastic! The salmon plate could have been seasoned more, but was still good!Romantic atmosphere, with hip hop & todays hits playing! Definitely the vibe for a Thursday night out!I think this...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ash Ster
Ash Ster -Local Guide
11 months ago
Cool place for a nightcap!EVO Old Town Scottsdale beckons with its eclectic dining options whether it's small bites or classic Italian dishes. But they excel in Pizza.Whether you seek culinary delights, cultural immersion, or lively entertainment, EVO Old Town Scottsdale offers an unforgettable experience in...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
MASA Project Arizona
MASA Project Arizona -Local Guide
3 years ago
The Atmosphere was very chic and surprisingly loud by the bar. But great vibes.To start the evening we shared two cocktails, The Floor is Guava and the VoiceOver.We moved onto our starter the Grilled Octopus served with Iberico Chorizo, Fingerling Potatoes, and a Roma Tomato...Read More
Erik Berman
Erik Berman
7 months ago
I can’t say enough about this place.Salads, appetizers, and mains on point. Only dish I’ve got an issue with is the fettuccine Alfredo not seen here. Its portion is where the overwhelming nature comes from. It’s a great sauce just served too much. The chicken...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Bella Lopez
Bella Lopez -Local Guide
3 years ago
I love coming to this place on date night because it is so charming and romantic. I love the food and 90% of the time it's constant so that's always a plus. I love the cocktails and wine selections. I would give...Read More
Forestt
Forestt -Local Guide
3 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shuotian Cheng
Shuotian Cheng -Local Guide
6 months ago
This Italian restaurant offers a decent dining experience overall. Among the two starters I ordered, the calamari stood out. It was cooked to perfection, resulting in soft and juicy tentacles that I highly recommend. The other starter, mussels cooked with minced meat, featured a unique...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Stephanie Rico
Stephanie Rico -Local Guide
a year ago
Loved it, would definitely come back, and would definitely recommend it. Wonderful atmosphere, food, drinks, and service. We came here on a Sunday around 7pm, we didn't have a reservation, but they were able to seat us right away. We just ordered appetizers (meatballs, arancini,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Caleb Anderson - Realtor - Tom Ferry Coach
Caleb Anderson - Realtor - Tom Ferry Coach -Local Guide
3 years ago
Excellent experience. We had a reservation for inside, but it was such a nice night we asked to sit outside, and they were happy to help! Also, glad we sat outside because it was a little loud inside. The food was fantastic! Best grilled octopus...Read More
Shea Dilly
Shea Dilly -Local Guide
3 years ago
EVO has a mixture of club vibes and upscale restaurant feel. They have fun music playing loud but a nice seating area and atmosphere. The food was EXCELLENT and the service was good. Cocktails aren't bad and they have lots of different choices as well...Read More
Andrea Rivera
Andrea Rivera
a month ago
The food was amazing but what kinda sucks was the service. We ordered appetizers and our main dishes came out first…on top of that the waiter was so busy someone else (another waiter ) ended up handing us our bill. I thought it was a...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Spencer Mitchell
Spencer Mitchell
4 months ago
A very candid review from a reasonable foodieI really didn't want to write this review, because the resturant business can be tough at times - but enough grace was given and I feel as though a public review at this point is more than worthy.EVO...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Natalie Garcia
Natalie Garcia
7 months ago
I made a reservation at this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. In the reservation notes, I specifically mentioned that it was my birthday and even asked if I could bring a sparkler candle. However, upon arrival, the host did not acknowledge this information. The lack...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Bill MacElroy
Bill MacElroy -Local Guide
10 months ago
The staff at The Phoenician recommended this place highly. You’ll need reservations because this place is very popular with lots of large groups! The staff is pleasant and efficient. My eggplant parmesan was authentic Italian and delicious; and surprisingly light for the amount...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Logan Cruz
Logan Cruz
a year ago
After recommending this spot to hotel guests for a good while (based on great reviews), I was finally able to try it myself. Service was terrific, server very knowledgeable and patient; drinks being refilled before you’d come anywhere near the last drops (Keep in mind,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tabatha Morales
Tabatha Morales
10 months ago
We booked a reservation for 10 people for a bachelorette 2 days prior to the reservation and the experience was exceptional. We booked lounge seating and decided to sit outside when we got there and they were super accommodating. Abigail was our waitress and was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Yonce Htx
Yonce Htx
3 days ago
The food was super greasy, I had the short rib and a pasta. Both were swimming in grease and oil so very gross. Luckily came for happy hour so the cheap wine glasses made up for it. The bar service was excellent. The hostess were...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Dawn Solis
Dawn Solis
a month ago
Came here while on vacation from Chicago. I was highly impressed. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the Chicken Parm. The appetizer was warm creamed Feta with the most amazing bread. The service was great and the decor was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Phillip John Stone
Phillip John Stone
a week ago
The noise level at EVO was so high that our party could not hear each other. The waiters were rude, abrupt, and treated us like they'd prefer we leave. The $15.00 Caesar salad was soggy and seemed like a half-portion. No one...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Raina Gentry
Raina Gentry
2 months ago
So the food here was absolutely wonderful the kitchen staff deserves 5 stars hands down. However- the remaining wait staff deserves one star. Let me explain:I almost never provide low ratings. Everyone has off days, I get it, however this was not that. My group...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Benjamin Paquette (bpaq)
Benjamin Paquette (bpaq) -Local Guide
3 months ago
We went for the happy hour and let me tell ya, the bolognese fries were OUT OF THIS WORLD.We also got the margahrita pizza. It was good, but the sauce could have been more confident.The vibe is very chill/romantic with dim lighting and quiet sensations.Would...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Robert Ray
Robert Ray -Local Guide
6 months ago
First of all this is without a doubt my favorite restaurant probably in all of Arizona. Probably that I've ever been to...They serve food and drinks late almost every single day and night. The staff and also the management are so wonderful. I haven't met...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Henry Karpinski
Henry Karpinski
3 months ago
Pasta woefully overcooked.(Amateurish “homemade” at best!)Focaccia was from another planet…(Order it for the laughs!). Not much thicker than a nickel drenched in an unidentifiable liquid.Server was there to socialize with her coworkers, and little else.Big disappointment… avoid this place!
Food: 1/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 2/5

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