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The Cove Trattoria
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
7001 N Scottsdale RdParadise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-8273
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sun 5 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
51 reviews for The Cove Trattoria
Review Highlights
"...with the masses that the garlic verde shrimp is awesome."
(in 5 reviews)
"...secret, I loved the pepper dipping sauce they served with..."
(in 3 reviews)
"...now in its' new location right under Ruth Chris Steakhouse."
(in 3 reviews)
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Mandi B.
12/1/2011
Oh yum! Went here last night with my wifey for dinner. I had purchased a deal from TravelZoo and it was almost expiring... Our server, Brendan? was very nice and extremely patient being that my girlfriend and I were chatting more than looking at the menu. He brought us prosecco right away and patiently waited for us to get it together... For the first course i had the Tri-color ensalata with gorgonzola dressing... Oh my! This was right up my alley with the olives and gorgonzola. Great start! At the server's recommendation, i did the chicken saltimbocca for my entree. What a big portion! I had lunch the following 2 days with the leftovers from this. It was verrrry good and re-heated well. And because we had that 3rd course to go, I went with the triple chocolate mousse for dessert. It was a very dense, but amazingly light concoction.
About the ambiance... It is more casual upon entering than I expected. That being said, it is a nice space. There is a wonderful aroma of garlic that fills the room. The noise level isn't obnoxious and the tables are appropriately spaced. There was no hostess the night we dined here and we waited at the door for a couple minutes before being approached, but that may not be the normal...? They have a nice adult-contemporary/pop/rock soundtrack playing. Water and a bread basket with a roasted red-pepper aioli was brought to us pretty quickly after being seated. All in all, this was a very nice experience and delicious food. It definitely deserves a repeat visit! Those stuffed shells are calling my name and those wood-fired pizzas deserve some attention next time! -
Review from Rachel R.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/3/2012
Thought snippets:
The kitchen is very accommodating. Most dishes aren't vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, but they can be made that way if you want them to be. Bonus points for consideration!
I was with the winner of the first season of Cupcake Wars, and he said (and I quote), "I make good chocolate mousse, but this is REALLY good chocolate mousse". 'Nuff said.
Drinks: Do the Limoncello Martini. Do not do the Tuscan Sunrise. A friend eloquently described it as "vomit-y".
The waitstaff... is surprisingly attractive. +1 star? Eh, I'm not admitting to that level of superficiality, just throwing that information out into the computersphere.
There was much too much olive oil. I'm pretty sure they have their own cistern and press in the back. I also might have been drinking it. I don't remember.
On the whole... I'm not an Americanized Italian food fan, but this was a pleasant experience overall. I wouldn't pick it as a dining destination personally, but I wouldn't turn someone down if they were dying to eat here, either. -
Review from Natalie G.
Phoenix, AZ
I came here during lunch with a deal from Groupon Now, excited to try the caprese panini (yum mozzarella, tomato, and prosciutto!) I saw on their menu online. It must've been a surprisingly busy afternoon for the one waiter because he was running around so much that when he came by to get my order, he just looked at me expectantly. I ordered my panini and checked in on facebook, which revealed I also got a $5 gift card to the Cove! Woohoo!
Despite the influx of customers, I still got my meal in plenty of time and it looked great! Unfortunately, I couldn't taste the prosciutto at all and the mozzarella wasn't fresh. Without the cup of balsamic vinagrette I ended up heavily dipping in, my sandwich tasted like a glorified grilled cheese sandwich. My side salad wasn't anything to write about either.
I did still get the $5 gift card from the waiter. Who knows? Maybe my coworker will have better luck with their pizzas. -
Review from Betsy B.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/31/2011
I have been a customer for many years. Great family Italian restaurant.wonderful salads,pasta and the calzone!!!!! Wonderful atmosphere. Casual dress, give it a try and say hi to Vinnie,chef and owner
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Review from Chris P.
Palo Alto, CA
11/22/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
One wonderful restaurant. Extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. I was indecisive about which entree until the server mentioned that Mon and Tues was a special deal; wine, salad and pizza for two for one price. My date and I went
with that, and had a wonderful walnut and pear salad, a picante pizza, and two delightful glasses of red wine. All items were excellent, and affordable. I can't wait to get back here to try more items from the menu, I'm sure it will be soon. -
Review from Jacob P.
ATTENTION ALL YELPERS!
If you haven't been to this restaurant, or haven't been in a while it really deserves our support.
I went there for a date recently, and there wasn't a strong patronage the whole evening. :( They're missing out!
I too, like other recent reviewers, used the Travel Zoo voucher for a 3-course meal for two including two glasses of prosecco for $39 (valued at $95). I can honestly say it would have been well worth the full price, but with the discount made it just that much better :)
We ordered the Caprese and Individual Antipasto Platter as our appitizers, both were delicious, but I think I preferred the freshness, subtile sweet tartness of the balsamic dressing, and the presentation of the Caprese.
The Chicken Saltimbocca and Filet Mignon entrees were both mouth wateringly delicious and FILLING, so much so that I almost didn't have room for the Panna Cotta with caramel sauce and Double Chocolate Mousse ;)...Who am I kidding, I always have room for dessert! :D. I just have to say, the Panna Cotta made me tingle!
A word on the service: Excellent!
Our server was friendly and accommodating, didn't see a single way in which she could have done better! -
Review from Georgie M.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
We came here on the last Saturday in June and the thermometer outside read 106 degrees.
It was a little after five pm and yet, there were a dozen or so patrons already in the restaurant. This is always a good sign when you think about summers here in the Valley.
We were greeted promptly and our water glasses were filled by the time we were seated. The atmosphere is what Yelp'er Jacqueline H. described as "a modern Italian Bistro", and we would tend to agree.
The wait staff is very professional. Our waiter came over and introduced himself and shared with us the specials while offering a tasty description of each item.
We started with some wine and bruschetta. The bruschetta ($7.99) was very interesting. Instead of the usual tomato and garlic on toasted bread, the chef had added small pieces of prosciutto and Spanish onions along with what we thought was a light vinaigrette to it. It was just enough for taste and didn't overwhelm the tomatoes and bread. Nice!
For our entree, one of us ordered the Chicken Parmigiana special for $15.99 and the other the Seafood Fra Diavolo for $17.99 with linguine. Both, were very tasty and interestingly prepared. The chicken had two whole breasts only lightly pounded and was prepared with home made breadcrumbs. The marinara sauce was yummy and wasn't very high in acidity as sometimes is the case.
The Fra Diavolo had both scrimp, baby octopus and calamari. It too was yummy and the spice of the dish didn't overwhelm the taste buds. The only weakness was that the calamari was sliced somewhat thicker and was slightly, ever so slightly chewy. But it was very good and we would definitely order it again.
We shared a Canoli for dessert, along with coffee and a cappuccino which was a nice way to end the evening. The bill with taxes, but without tip came to $71.47. We thought the food was excellent and portion sizes offered great value!
Go! Enjoy! -
Review from Ellen J.
6/6/2011
We wound up here unexpectedly when we found out the crepe place in the same center is closed on Mondays. Wanting real table service instead of ordering at the counter at Wildflower, we spied the Cove as we were walking back to our cars. At 12:30 on a Monday, it was virtually empty.
The menu looked good enough with plenty to choose from. Both my friend and I wanted salads. She ordered the calamari and I chose the Asian Chicken. Her calamari was slathered with breading, and my chicken was dry to the bone. We both agreed that we should have gone to Wildflower where the salads are always reliably fresh and tasty.
Our server was actually very nice and gracious. But for me, it's a combination of food, ambiance and service that make a restaurant rate above a 2-star, and the food and ambiance at the Cove didn't cut it for me. -
Review from Carol M.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/10/2011
We visited on Saturday night, it was a little early and there were plenty of open tables. Really nice atmosphere, a casual upscale feel.
We ordered the appetizer special - bacon wrapped scallops (4 for $10), pear & bleu cheese & walnut salad to share and 2 pizzas (pizzas come in one size at dinner time - 13" - one pizza would be plenty to share for 2 people). Scallops were tasty if not very inspired. We both liked the salad but had to hunt for the pear (3 slices does not make it a feature item). Dressing was just right. The pizza was so-so - liked the wood-fired crust and nicely cooked. The white pizza was well covered with mozzarella and tomatoes and ricotta but it was just bland - needed some garlic, red pepper or something to jazz it up a bit. Same with the pepperoni - maybe it was the sauce? Our bill came to just over $50 for appetizer, salad, 2 pizzas and a soft drink. The wine was tempting but at $9 a glass we decided to pass and eat instead.
Overall, I think the Cove is worth trying and would go back to try a panini for lunch or happy hour on the patio (in cooler weather of course). One note on our waitress, she was very pleasant although not very attentive (missed refills on glasses until we pointed it out). She spoke in almost a whisper, not a good trait for the profession. Maybe there was a secret that we weren't supposed to know? -
Review from MaryAnn L.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/24/2011
Have to agree with Katie L. Unimpressive.
Water and bread was served immediately. Nice, except the bread was mushy sliced stuff - not a nice crusty loaf one might expect from an Italian restaurant. Then, we waited for at least 10 - 15 minutes for our server; again, not quite sure which of the two it was, only to realize it was the same one who greeted and served the couple next to us who had been seated after us.
Ordered the stuffed mushrooms; a little soggy and overly-loaded with tomatoes. Entree: stuffed shells would have been much much better with 1/4 of the sauce in which it was swimming. Overall, disappointing. -
Review from R M.
Glendale, AZ
4/2/2011
Italian sandwich was OK. The Filet salad was listed on the menu as medium. Served well done. The apps came moments before the entrees which is not much fun. Too many guests for one server.
Food quality is near the price but not quite the price.
Work on the timing and add staff and you'll be a better restaurant. -
Review from Jesse J.
1/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
So I had a Groupon that led me to Cove Trattoria and I am very greatful. Jason B. and I went for dinner on my final day of the Groupon and had a great meal. After sitting down our waitress Aubree came over to drop off menu's and waters. We asked her recommendation on the menu and she gave us a few options on each part of the menu which was great it wasn't just one thing.
We ordered the:
GARLIC VERDE SHRIMP
GARLIC MARINATED SHRIMP WITH A ROASTED SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE
and:
SHRIMP PIZZA
SHRIMP, PESTO MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO VODKA CREAM SAUCE
Both items were awesome and I wish I had room for dessert because they have Nutella pizza mmmmmmm it looked awesome. We had great service from Aubree and she told us the history of the place which was cool.
I will be back for sure to try more items and more pizza. -
Review from Bethanie L.
Phoenix, AZ
6/10/2011
My husband and I went here for dinner this week while staying at the Montelucia and celebrating our anniversary! I had purchased a Travel Zoo voucher for a 3-course meal for two plus two glasses of prosecco... for $39! Total! So even though I had never been there or heard of it, the deal was too good to pass up! I am regretting now that I didn't buy more as it was an AMAZING dinner and deal!!
We ordered the black mussels, which were so good! Also their Caesar salad, which comes with cashews on it instead of croutons... an interesting and delicious change from the norm! Between this and the bread, we were almost full by the time our entrees came. We both ordered filet mignon, even though it is an Italian restaurant, we were in the mood for some steak. The filets had a delicious sweet red wine sauce and good size! With our dinner we had the prosecco and then a bottle of Shoofly Shiraz...mmm! They have a promotion of half price bottles of wine Mon and Wed which added to the enormous savings we already got!
We had to get one of our desserts to go, but enjoyed the tiramasu there and the chocolate mousse later.
We sat on the patio which has a lovely atmosphere and our server was friendly, prompt, and helpful! Even though we live in Ahwatukee, we were so impressed that we will definitely be back! -
Review from Becky A.
Gilbert, AZ
8/20/2011
We tried this place last night after buying a Localdines certificate. We got there at about 6:30 on a Friday night, and there were plenty of open tables so we were seated immediately. We we brought water and bread with a super yummy roasted red pepper spread/dip. Service was prompt, and our server was very friendly and had no problem recommending dishes and discussing menu items. I ordered the Lobster Ravioli and my boyfriend had a pizza....half blackened chicken and half something else (can't remember...started with a "p") Our food came super fast! The lobster ravioli was amazing and the BF said the pizza was very good also. Glad we tried it and we'll definitely be going back!
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Review from Sarah S.
Pleasant Grove, UT
10/6/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Great Food, Great Service. Better for Date Night than dinner with 5 Kids. Not Kid "unfriendly" just not kid friendly if you get my drift. Oh, did I mention they have GREAT FOOD?
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Review from Carrie N.
Gilbert, AZ
9/13/2011
I have eaten here twice. Both times the food was delicious. I appreciate the atmosphere and decor which both are inviting. I would say that I typically find the service a bit slow despite never being busy when I am there. They have good gluten free options and their servers are knowledgeable which is a huge plus in my opinion.
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Review from Maya M.
Phoenix, AZ
2/21/2011
If you've ever lived, visited, or had relatives back east (because pizza in the west is usually shite), this is reminiscent of the kind of pizza you'd eat at the local place down the street, complete with the angry looking italian dude in the kitchen. I don't know if he was really angry, but he was staring outside like he was about to pull the fluffy clouds out of the sky and beat the rain out of them for being so damn fluffy. This dude has nothing to do with the food, other than his angry face makes it taste so damn good.
I had something on the lunch menu called "the perfect pizza," and it was indeed the perfect portion; a small pizza and a small salad. I have no idea what the rest of the food tastes like, or if the angry dude in the kitchen will be making it. -
Review from Karri G.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/25/2010
I had a really pleasant evening here. The atmosphere is pleasant, not pretentious. The service was good. Frankly, it could have been a bit better, but it was not bad so...
And the food was really good, I think, for a fair price. I don't know why but I searched high and low for fish tonight, and most Scottsdale restaurants were asking $22.00 for an entree. I believe my Halibut entree here was $18.00...with asparagus and a cream sauce...yum!
We also tried the wild mushroom pasta dish. OMG, was it rich. So yummy, and so rich. (Now if I could only find a man like that...just kidding.) -
Review from Lisa S.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/8/2011
I enjoy going to the Cove. Especially nights when wine is half off. I agree with the masses that the garlic verde shrimp is awesome. Also love the stuffed mushrooms. I haven't had a wood fire pizza that I didn't like. Recently had the Pasta Rustica--light and delicious and I'm a fan of the lobster ravioli. I think the cove is perfect for casual date night or sitting on the patio with your friends.
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Review from Katie F.
Chandler, AZ
11/11/2010
My experience at this restaurant was not necessarily bad, just unimpressive. I am gluten intolerant (Celiac), and while their GF pizza was good, it was definitely not the best in town. However, the glass of wine I had was phenomenal.
My main complaint is that I had no idea who our server was. We sat for about 10 minutes before the hostess came back over and took our drink order. Two different people came up to take our meal order, without realizing the other already had. Then we did not see anybody except for a busser who refilled our waters, until we flagged somebody down for a check probably 45 minutes later. I'd gone with my mom, and she said her pasta was just alright, nothing special. Looks like it could be a decent lunch place. Would try it again, but the first experience was pretty eh. -
Review from Crystal Z.
Tempe, AZ
10/4/2010
Husband likes to buy Groupons. Hell, I love to buy Groupons.
So when Cove was the Groupon of the day, we had to buy it. An Italian place in Scottsdale we haven't been to?
SIGN US UP!
And the place was absolutely gorgeous. It's right downstairs from Ruth's Chris, and easy to miss, unless you know it's there.
The service was decent, a bit slow at first but picked right up. The food was fantastic - so yummy - and the atmosphere on a Friday night is really great.
While I'm not ZOMG BEST PLACE EVER about it, it's a good, solid place that I'd definitely go back to.
... especially if there's a Groupon. -
Review from AMber W.
4/28/2010
I have been to The Cove twice now; once for a dinner UYE and once for lunch with a group of bridesmaids after we got our mani/pedis in the same plaza.
I'm really excited that they have gluten free options, both in pizza and in pasta form. They also have quite a few vegetarian/vegan options.
I had the Pasta Rustica sans goat cheese, and it was really delightful and a great size for being on the lunch menu. I have also had the vegetali antipasto and it was REALLLY good. The gluten free pizza crust is pretty good, but I couldn't have cheese on it, so the "margherita" was just ok. Not their fault.
Pretty good wine list, friendly, attentive service, nice environment, and an awesome patio. Definitely a good choice if you are up in the area, and reasonably priced to boot!Listed in: The Most Annoying Eater…
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Review from Mary s.
6/18/2011
This restaurant is great!. Mike, the celebrity look alike -lol, was amazing as our server. I had Chicken Pepper pizza and my fella had the Lobster Ravioli. We`also had Caprese Salad and Tiramusu. All of the food was delicious and the service was tremendous.To let you in on a little secret, I loved the pepper dipping sauce they served with the bread. I had heard about this place and when a Groupon came along I jumped all over it. I was not disappointed at all
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Review from Erin K.
Paradise Valley, AZ
5/3/2010
Yum, Yum, Yum!
We recently have enjoyed a couple Friday night dinners here at the Cove. What I like about it is whilst it is in somewhat upscale/toney area, the people who work there and the patrons could not be more down to earth. While you can certainly make this a special occasion place, you can also make it a casual place to enjoy a great meal.
I am totally in love with the Garlic Verde Shrimp (an appetizer) that I keep dreaming about and have to get more of. This past weekend, we tried the fish special which was amazing, Italian style and seasoned to perfection, came with fresh vegetables and was wonderful. I am also told the meatballs are to die for and have tried several of the pasta dishes, never once disappointed. The salads are very fresh and interesting (and easy to share), my favorite is the walnut and pear salad. The pasta rustica has amazing flavor and the vegetables are so fresh. Have yet to try a Pizza but I bet we will.
I think this is somewhat of a hidden gem, I never knew it was there until recently (and I dine at other restaurants in that plaza), but yet all the regulars obviously know about it and know they have a good thing in the Cove Trattoria. -
Review from Suzanne T.
Phoenix, AZ
7/13/2011
We went there for lunch because I had a Groupon. If I would have paid full price, I would have been upset.
The service was slow and the food didn't have any flavor. My husband had the chicken sandwich with a greek salad and I had the Italian Dip with the garlic chips.
Neither sandwich had any flavor whatsoever and the chips were stale and missing the garlic. The salad was the only entree with any flavor.
I was really disappointed especially after reading other reviews. -
Review from William R.
Paradise Valley, AZ
7/23/2011
The food was the best Italian fare I have had in quite some time. The Caprese' Salad was very good, the roasted pepper dipping sauce for the bread was excellent, the rustico pizza was scrumptious and the Italian chianti smooth and a great compliment to the meal. I eat out a lot and this is one of the few places I can't wait to get back to. Note: this is a family owned business and not the typical "trendy" restaurant AND I could actually hear well enough to have a conversation with my dinner companion.
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Review from Sean M.
Saint Louis, MO
3/3/2008
You're not gonna find this place from the street. I barely found this place and I knew where I was going. Well, sort of. I knew it was in the Scottsdale Seville shopping center (another upscale outdoor minimall in at Scottsdale Rd & Indian Bend). I walked around for a few minutes till I located a map. Ah. It's about 50 feet right in front of me. Gotcha.
I had lunch here with a friend, and their menu, while pretty limited for lunch, is still pretty good. They have a wide selection of handmade, brick oven pizzas and salads (not made in the brick oven). You can also get a personal size pizza and salad for like $7. Not too shabby. I did exactly that and was quite full by the time it was all done. If you want to get a proper salad (not the side version), they're meal-sized.
2 things outshined the food here, though:
1- big patio perfect for an outdoor lunch on a 75 degree afternoon.
2- great service. there were only a couple people working, but they were seemingly everywhere at just the right time. my glass was never more than 1/4 empty without an offer of a refill, my order was taken right after i'd decided and my bill was presented just as i was reaching for my wallet. odd that good service, designed to be not noticed, was the first thing i noticed. -
Review from Jacqueline H.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/10/2010
The Cove, a modern Italian bistro, has been here for seven years, once tucked away in a corner of the shopping plaza on Indian Bend and Scottsdale Road, now next to Ruth's Chris steakhouse.
I never knew it was here until a recent Yelp Happy Hour. Yelp helps me discover the undiscovered...and a new place to call a Happy Hour Haven.
The happy hour menu is a generous selection of their appetizers, as well as a list of small plates which can be ordered at half the standard price.
Items we ordered included Shrimp skewers, garlic verde shrimp with roasted sun-dried tomato pesto sauce, perfect pizza (margherita style, personal size thin crust), caprese, and stuffed mushrooms. All were part of the small plate and appetizer menu. Between 3:00-6:30p Monday thru Friday, these are 50% off, a phenomenal deal. But it gets better! Specialty cocktails are half off, as well as $5 glasses of wine. The amazing deal with the wine being $5 is that you are getting some of their fantastic $12 glasses for less than half the price.
When coming here for dinner, the Chicken saltimboca comes highly recommended, as well as the grilled halibut. (6oz. Alaskan halibut steak with asparagus and wilted arugula, topped with pine nuts and goat cheese, served with a light lemon parsley cream sauce)
For sweet finishes, sample delicious dishes such as the
Double chocolate mousse, tiramisu, rice pudding, panna cotta with caramel sauce, or their different daily scoop of gelatto, ranging from $4-$6.
Exceptional value, attentive service in an intimate setting, all food made to order bistro style, and a great selection of appetizers and entrees.Listed in: Happy Hour Heavens
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Review from Chris B.
2/2/2010
I haven't gotten out much recently to dine out, given current economic woes, but felt I had a good excuse to check out The Cove Trattoria to meet up with fellow Yelpers and Yelpettes. Service was prompt and courteous and the Happy Hour prices on drinks and food were a bit astonishing.
As for the food, I decided to treat myself to seafood and ordered two of the "small plates" which included the Shrimp Verde and the Mussels. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and seasoned on a skewer with a side of reconstituted sun dried tomatoes. Delicious! I shared a few with my Yelp neighbors and then greedily kept the rest to myself. The mussels were amazing, especially the slightly chunky rich garlicky broth that begged to be soaked up and scooped with the accompanying toast points.
Between the two small plates, I had enough to share with other people and fill myself with seafoody goodness. Beers (Stella Artois, for me) were only $2.50 a pop according to Happy Hour pricing. I tipped generously and then was reminded that gratuity was included (since we were dining as a group). Nonetheless, I didn't retract my original tip because the food was so delicious and affordable.
Their Happy Hour here has to be one of the best-kept bargain secrets around. I will definitely be back to "treat" myself sometime soon. -
Review from Aileen B.
Updated - 3/13/2009
Thought I'd try The Cove Trattoria's happy hour today (3/12). Half-off appetizers and all wine-by-the-glass are $5 (!!). Yes, the restaurant's new location is now next to Ruth Chris' Steakhouse, but it seems that the staff is also new; the bartender and server would sometimes get quizzed on a menu item's ingredients or on beers. I found it both entertaining and enlightening!
Ordered the Caprese (orig. $7.99) and a glass of Villa Trasqua chianti (orig. $10). While the caprese was good, I felt that the dish needed a few more drops of EVOO to enhance the flavor of the mozz; unfortunately, the balsamic vinegar didn't really add much to the dish. I LOVED the roasted red pepper aioli that accompanied the bread basket, though. I'd return just to lap this dip up! The chianti was straight out of the fridge, so I couldn't really savor its bouquet. [After partaking in a few venues' happy hours, I've noticed that none have come close to Roaring Fork's GENEROUS pour (read: a topped-off 6 oz. decanter!) TCT's was around 4 oz. No worries, as I didn't even finish my glass...]
I hope to visit again soon with group in tow and try the mussels app and either a pizza or another entree.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/27/2008
Visited this place months ago. Loved the stuffed shells. Patio all lit up at night was a romantic… Read more »
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Review from lisa c.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/21/2010
I came here only because it was the Groupon a week ago, otherwise I'd never heard of it before. Who would pass up a $30 giftcard for only $15? The place is small, but really nice and clean. We waited about five minutes to be seated, even though the place wasn't packed. They were just short staffed and needed to clean the tables. Our waitress seemed really busy because there were only two waiters for the whole place. Took a while to get our food. I ordered a pizza and it was SO big! 13"! I was expecting 10" like other places for a personal pizza. I couldn't finish it because it was so big. I gave it 3 stars because it's pretty expensive for my taste and the pizza was really oily towards the middle which made the pizza soggy. Same with my boyfriend's pizza. But I DID get a free appetizer.
If you're a Foursquare user, which I am, with your first check-in you get a FREE appetizer! That's a $7-8 dollar value, which is awesome. They have good choices to pick from. Calamari, shrimp, bruschetta and a bunch of other stuff to pick from. I might come back someday, but not anytime soon, unless I have another coupon! -
Review from Richard Z.
Aliso Viejo, CA
6/24/2009
They have a waitress here named Sheena who is totally delightful in every way.
The location is good and I had a couple of appetizer pizzas which were distinctive and tasty. Not the best pizza I've ever had but very good indeed.
All I heard was that the food was amazing from everyone who has eaten there but I was not in the eating mood and so I don't have much more to offer you in the way of reviews.
But there's always sheena! -
Review from Gary B.
Elk Grove, CA
7/17/2009 2 photos
Excellent dining. The food was high quality in flavor and presentation. We arrived at happy hour and made the deal even better. When I'm in the area again it's a sure stop.
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Review from Fernando A.
Chicago, IL
4/28/2010
Can anyone say freaking (but not this word...a similar one) good!?!?!!
I think this is the best calzone this stomach of mine has ever had. I had pepperoni and caramelized onions..mmmmmmmmmm. The calzone melted in my mouth life butter.
I will definitely be back here next time in Scottsdale without even thinking about it. -
Review from John B.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/29/2010
This is our regular Friday evening hang out. The staff are very friendly and the food is excellent. Our 4 year old is well known here and has lots of fun every visit. Great wine selection for a small restaurant and always some great wine specials!!! Oh and the food is great too :-)
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Review from Joe V.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/17/2010
If you haven't tried this place yet, go now! The pizza is first rate. The crust is not real thin nor real thick, but yummy. The artichoke pizza is wonderful, and the sausage is just right. The pastas and salads are as good as any. The outdoor seating and the reasonable prices are the frosting on the cake. We've been back a half dozen times and the service has always been good.
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Review from Jennifer S.
Dallas, TX
8/4/2010
Yum...this place is great! We went for the salad, pizza and 2 glasses of wine for $20...what a steal! Good service, convenient location and great food!
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Review from Jamie S.
Bremerton, WA
11/7/2011
My husband and i were going to go to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse looked at their posted menu and decided thatwe didnt see a lot we wanted to eat and were going to get in the car and leave when we spotted this place. We loved it! The Hibiscus margarita was fabulous and only $5 because we had the good fortune of stopping in during Happy Hour. My husband had the filet dinner and i had the $5 appetizer platter with calamari, ravioli and eggplant and the $5 shrimp appetizer, both were delicious. The sun dried tomato pesto that came with the shrimp was so good my husband ate it by itslef. We were only in Scottsdale for business travel so will not get to enjoy this fabulous place on a regular basis. If you live in Scottsdale you really should give this place a try! If you are lucky enough to get Allison as your waitress it will only make the experience better. She was attentive and pleasant, we tipped her well.
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Review from Eddie D.
Phoenix, AZ
11/14/2010
Absolutely loved this restaurant. Your immediately greeted when you walk in, the service is friendly, the food is delicious and the price is just right. I ordered the pizza rustica, their version of the vegetarian. It tasted as good as it looked. The caramelized onions along with the mushrooms , goat cheese and mushrooms all on a thin crust, just melt in your mouth. My love order the calzone. A little odd since it literally was just pizza folded over with sauce on the side and not what you would think a calzone would be. But nonetheless, he finished his entire meal, as did I. I highly recommend this place. I am a pizza lover who has tried a lot of pizza spots in Arizona and trust me when I tell you, you will not be disappointed. We are definitely coming back to this one.
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Review from Rambo S.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/18/2010
A DealChicken coupon introduced us to this place. We came late for lunch and were pleasantly surprised to see a few tables occupied. We can get a bit nervous if a restaurant doesn't have any patrons. Most times, we will turn around and leave.
We ordered the Fried Calamari app and the Garlic Verde Shrimp app. The calamari was too chewy and the batter they used was blah (the best fried calamari that we have had here in the valley is at Olive and Ivy). The shrimp was overcooked (they were on the larger side and there were five of them), but still edible.
For our main course, we split the SAUSAGE CARAMELIZED ONION 'za. We were pleasantly surprised! We are rather particular when it comes to our 'za. We compare all 'za to Pizzeria Bianco's 'za (if you've never had their 'za - RUN! GO! NOW! GET IN LINE! IT'S WORTH THE WAIT!!!). So, we were hesitant, but excited, to try their 'za. When the waiter placed it on the table, it was actually pretty. Yes, I said pretty. And it was DAMN good! A wee bit greasy, but we can let that slide b/c it had sausage. The onions were really dee-lish, as was the sausage!
Ironically, they were running a LivingSocial deal the same day that we were dining there and decided that we'd take advantage of that offer and go back and get two 'zas. We'll see how good they are a second time around! Would we dine here without a coupon? We'll have to see how they are with this second visit and then make that decision. :)
