
Local Bistro’s chef-crafted, seasonal menus offer classic favorites as well as innovative dishes made with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality. With its hand-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh-caught seafood, hand-selected steaks, and crisp salads, Local Bistro raises the bar when it comes to Italian cuisine. The thoughtfully selected, yet casually priced wine list and the wide array of specialty cocktails complete the dining experience.
Modern, elegant bistro serving Italian, French & Spanish dishes plus cocktails & over 120 wines.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20581 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 302-6050
Website: http://localbistroaz.com/
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Reviews
My daughter and I sat at a high top table in the bar area this time and unfortunately service was awful. Asked for the desert menu which she never showed with. I had to walk up to the bar to request the tab.
Just sit at the bar and you’ll be fine. Otherwise, not so much.
Will be back for sure.
The Disaster: Maria’s Service & Food Quality
Things started off on a rough note with our first bartender, Maria. We started with the calamari, which was a joke—it looked like a pathetic half-order and arrived old and cold. When she eventually asked how it was, we were honest and told her it was bad. Her response? “Why didn’t you say anything?” …We literally were at that moment!
She didn’t offer to replace it or take it off the bill. To make matters worse, I pointed to the dish the woman next to me was eating and described it specifically—including a request for shredded mozzarella. What I got was a completely wrong pasta dish topped with two small, cold mozzarella balls. It was like she wasn’t even listening. We were planning on staying for dessert, but after such a disappointing run with the food and the attitude, we decided to just cut our losses and leave instead.
The Save: Grace & Tyler
Thankfully, Maria got cut from her shift, and the vibe immediately shifted for the better. We were taken care of by Grace and Tyler, who were absolute pros. They were attentive, friendly, and actually recovered the night. If it weren’t for them, we likely would have walked out much sooner.
Bottom Line: The kitchen consistency is a major issue, and the service quality is a total gamble. If you see Grace or Tyler, you’re in good hands. If you get Maria, brace yourself for a frustrating night.
Specifically, the Drunk Bread was almost dry and much less flavorful than in the past. The pasta dish I had was average at best. It lacked both flavor and texture. The noodles no longer possessed that “homemade” taste and feel they once had. The service was just okay.
With so many great restaurants in and around Scottsdale there is no need to settle for average. I would recommend trying somewhere else . . .
Cocktails were a bit hit and miss. They make a real good Manhattan, however, I was a bit disappointed by their Old Fashioned. They served it up with many small cubes rather than the one standard big cube, diluting it. Requested it remade with the one cube and when it came back it still tasted diluted so I think they might have just poured the same drink into a new glass with the new cube. I could be wrong, but that’s how it tasted.
As far as food goes, I loved their appetizers – mussels and calamari were really delicious. Also had their burger and French onion soup which were good, but for the price, wasn’t quite what I was hoping for.
My favorite entree is the chicken parmasean. Note, it is a large portion that can be split. The homemade marinara sauce with chunky tomatoes is on top of a very crunchy crusted chicken breast.
I like to get it with a side of pasta.
Bartenders and staff are always friendly.