Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen — Restaurant in Scottsdale

The food was absolutely incredible and so was the atmosphere (minus the tacky fake plants out front lol). The only reason I'm leaving off a star was because the bartender was so unprofessional and frankly, annoying.

We came here for a date and made the mistake of sitting at the bar. The bartender would not stop talking to us and even interjected often, interrupting our conversation several times. He told us about how annoying it is when servers don't sell drinks because then he doesn't get tipped by them, how he doesn't eat there anymore since he is burnt out from the food, and how he used to manage the bar at a different restaurant - like it was a big deal that should have impressed us. 🤷‍♀️

We're all for some conversation but for us, being interrupted then asked clarifying questions about our private conversation crosses a line. At one point, he asked my husband what I was saying I wanted to purchase from a hardware store. He literally asked my husband in front of me "what is she saying she wants to get from there?" I answered and he went on to give me unsolicited advice about what I should do instead.

The whole thing was bizarre and made for a less pleasant date experience. We got appetizers and drinks as well as a pizza as our main course. Once our pizza arrived, we got a box and closed out so we could finish our dinner at home, in peace.

The food and drinks were delicious and I will note that the actual service he provided was more than adequate. We will absolutely be back and look forward to visiting during happy hour.

This probably goes without saying, but if the guy with the long brown hair and tattoos is there (I think his name was Anthony but I don't want to be held to that haha) we will avoid his section and leave if that...

Going newly gluten free due to health issues we decided to try this place on a recommendation from a friend. Definitely a 5 for the food so yummy and will be back but probably only for takeout which we was originally the plan but it looked so great inside we decided to stay. Service on the other definitely not great. We sat down, drink order super quick and then we waited… my husband asked if we were ever getting served as many other tables came in after us, ordered and received their food. Sad part we only ordered a kids meal and an entree my husband just had a drink so it should have been really quick. Upon finishing we sat and sat… and our daughter got squirmy so he took her outside and I waited some more. I stopped the waitress and asked for to go boxes and still we waited. She walked by 5 mins later and said sorry as she walked by serving others. Finally a bus gentlemen (bus boy) came by saw my irritation and gave me to go boxes quickly upon asking. As the waitress again walked by I said, “could you please run this” and handed her my card. It wasn’t really all that busy at all and I’ve been in the service industry so I can give patience and then there is just a little too much especially when standing gabbing etc. So good yummy!...

Wednesday, August 5 went there for lunch with my girlfriend 🙂 It was Brian who greeted us as we entered, helped us out with our order. Brian was very friendly, professional, expedient and attentive to detail - he made us feel right at home!

The interior has a relaxing, modern, and fresh look, well lit - not overly bright, tables and chairs are clean and neatly organized, background music playing soothingly (neither too low nor too loud - just right volume to comfortably talk to and listen to a partner). Contactless menus were an option through a QR code available to scan on the table (though I took a physical menu, I was pretty impressed).

From time of ordering, drinks were served almost immediately, food was served within 7 minutes for the soup (Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque) and within 14 minutes for the two pasta dishes (Pesto Ravioli and Spicy Chipotle Chicken). All dishes were freshly made, every ingredient and spice played its part in what felt like a symphony of flavors and texture.

This review was not paid for by the restaurant or any affiliate company or individuals, is 100% genuine and entirely based on my personal experience...