Virtù

Business hours aren’t accurate for summer
Been there 3 times for lunch and never opened.

This was our first visit to Virtu. The manager Joshua was proactive about calling ahead to inform me of the patio reservation being during a time of the day that the outside temperature would still be almost unbearable. He accommodated us and took really good care of us.
Wesley was our server and he did a phenomenal job at walking us through menu and making wonderful recommendations. We ordered the scallops and duck; it was superb. I’m looking forward to trying the pork chop and chicken dishes on our next visit.
The ambiance was very romantic and set the tone for our date night. I highly recommend Virtu Honest Craft for those looking to spend some amazing quality time with a significant other or small group of friends. The food will not disappoint you! TRY THE DESSERTS! They were DELICIOUS!
Thank you for the amazing first time experience, we will be back and will be recommending your restaurant to family and friends.

Second meal here. Brunch this time. Confirmed 100% amazing. The crêpe was to die for. Rich. Cotton candy ham. Nice wine list. Dinner even better. Great atmosphere, lovely waitress. Don’t miss it.

I tried grilled octopus, pork ragu & toffee cake. Everything was delicious. I wish my stomach was bigger than it already is. Service was excellent.

Just another. Amazing, Wonderful restaurant in old town !! My waiter surprised me with BIRTHDAY Decadent house special homemade dessert…“not from a box” they cook with a conscience … I had the grilled calamari and lemon Regatta pancake’s yummmm… Quit lovely … For traveler’s this is an amazing place to stay. Hotel above and laid back vib… great music wonderful patio area… They made it a easy 5 Stars!

Wonderful meal. Burrata was a generous portion and the honeycomb added a great touch. The strip steak was also a large portion and melt in your mouth tender while very flavorful. The lavender cake was a great finish to a wonderful meal.

Wow. Truly amazing food. From the entrees (duck was amazing) to the dessert (sticky toffee cake was delectable)…and cocktails in between, truly a spot for all foodies to check out.

Fantastic dinner the other night at Virtu! Our server was amazing and very open and helpful with recommendations.
Everything we had was incredibly delicious and perfectly prepared:
Octopus appetizer
Duck entrée with foie gras flan
Scallops
The cocktail I had (can’t remember the name, but it was rye whiskey with blueberries and lemon I believe) was also really good
Cant go wrong here. Great food, great service, and great ambiance

Amazing amazing amazing. The food the atmosphere incredible the best meal I’ve had in years chart octopus amazing my fish the burrata… I cannot wait to go back here this is a must must must

Excellent food, cocktails, and location. The scallops entrée was the best I have had all year.

This place has stolen my heart. It will always be known as the first date restaurant for me and my guy. It was our first time during restaurant week and loved the charming décor, low lighting and excellent service. It reminded us of sweet little Portland restaurants. 2 years later, I selected this place for my Check Please, AZ audition… and was chosen for a segment! It aired earlier this year and was so glad that such a local gem was able to showcase their talent. Unfortunately for us, the secret is out!
You must try the cocktails (ALL OF THEM) preferably the Ice Queen (vodka, my drink of choice), anything with bourbon in it and the wine selection is extensive and fantastic. Pricey, but fantastic, the scallops with corn 5 ways and the squid with chickpeas. The dishes are plated beautifully and the servers are great at recommending items if you have never dined with them before.
You can tell that the chefs take great care in the food they are putting out there and of course it is all cooked to perfection. Seasoning, sauces, sides were all scrumptious. It’s in a great little spot next to the Bespoke Inn. Even though we are locals (I am a Native Arizonan) it makes you want to stay at the inn so you get to enjoy the restaurant for one more day.

Overrated… We had dinner last night and was bummed with the service. The food was mediocre and they cook with a lot of butter. I did like the octopus and the spread that came with their bread appetizer. Other than that what was most shocking is how they store their wine… In room temperature. You have to be kidding me when your paying over $ 100 for a bottle. They need to get it together and stop storing the wine right next to the kitchen on a rack!

I first tried Virtu for restaurant week a couple years ago and I was so impressed — great food, amazing service.
I recommend the bone marrow, the octopus and the wagyu beef — perfect to share for two. I also recommend coming here for restaurant week, so worth it.
I did knock one star off because I was a little bit disappointed with my last visit, my entrée didn’t hit the spot (I couldn’t even remember what I ordered lol)
I still love coming here for dinner though. I always sat at the patio, love the vibe, very intimate. Can’t wait to come back and try other things on their menu.

I would give this a five star rating because the food, ambiance and our server, Jenny, are deserving of it. However our first impression was with the hostess, Margaret, who so lacked good manners, it set the tone for the meal. A restaurant of this quality needs to employ a grownup with customer service skills to greet and seat guests.

I honestly have SO many great things to say about Virtu. It is literally one of my favorite ‘foodie’ places in the Valley, a James Beard Foundation Award Nominee, and a place that I ALWAYS tell people to go to because I know that they will not be disappointed. It is truly a hidden gem in Old Town Scottsdale. From their amazing craft cocktails to their homemade pasta and insanely delicious/​creative dishes, this place is a grand slam. They’ve literally got it all.
We went here for Easter Brunch and it was the best decision. My family was blown away with the atmosphere (love the rosemary and twine place settings), service, and creativity of the menu. We left with huge grins on our face!
I ordered the Virtu G+T (Their spin on a gin and tonic with thyme!). It is SO refreshing, I could drink it at any time of the day! I then ordered the simple salad which was light and perfect; the tomatoes were SO sweet and the lemon oregano dressing was tart and fab. For my main, I ordered the pork ragu that was served over creamy mascarpone polenta, fried eggs, salsa verde, and grilled toast. The polenta was so rich and seriously fantastic. I’m usually not the biggest polenta fan but this was not like your ordinary polenta (think mac & cheese GOOD). For dessert, we split their sticky chocolate toffee cake topped with salted caramel gelato (I have no words!), doughnuts with honey, and their butterscotch pudding.
This review is making me hungry, I want to do it all over again! Seriously, go HERE! You will NOT be disappointed.

Virtu is a small American restaurant that offers an intimate dining experience. The interior seats around twenty people. Let’s see what the fire marshal says. I came with colleagues, but it felt like I should have brought a date.
Virtu has an semi-​open kitchen (no idea if that’s official terminology). I guess that doesn’t tell you much (Waffle House has a very open kitchen, right?), but given how pricey Virtu is, you can begin to imagine the chef, server, patron dynamic.
The kale salad came with too much dressing. I hate to put it this way, but if you look at the picture, you’ll see that the dressing resembled your seven year old nephew applying chocolate syrup to a bowl of ice cream.
The menu didn’t have any vegetarian entrees, but the chef was willing to whip up a quinoa and Brussels sprout dish. It was artfully presented, and had hints of pickled vegetables that worked surprisingly well. If I return, I’ll have to show them the picture and let them know they have a winner.
I’d return for a special occasion or if invited. In the meantime, I’ll make sure «allows you to regularly eat at classy establishments without feeling uncomfortable social pressure» falls on the pro side of the pro-​con list of having a significant other.

5 star food, 1 star service
So let me start with this: we loved almost every moment of our experience, up until the very end. And the end infuriated me to no end.
To start, the atmosphere is lovely. Thyme sprigs on the napkins and bistro style lighting create an elegant but trendy vibe. The menu has great breath but not many options, meaning what they do they do very well.
The food was spectacular. We went with my husbands grandparents, who are not food experts by any means. And they enjoyed the food immensely. We shared the grilled octopus as that seemed to be a crowd favorite, which did not disappoint. The texture is not the stereotypical rubber, it was almost like a tender scallop. The char balanced the spicy chipotle sauce, and the balsamic was perfectly sweet. Only wish was there was more balsamic on the plate.
The grandparents ordered the crispy winter kale salad which I managed to steal a bite of. If you like sweet and nutty salads, this ones for you. The kale was flash fried to crispy perfection and the nuts and apple provided amazing flavors.
For entrees, I had the buccatini with duck confit. Pasta was cooked to the perfect al dente and the chestnuts were cooked down so they were almost paste-​like. Holy sweet flavors. My husband enjoyed the New Guniea hens, which I also managed to steal a bite. The gingered cranberries on top were incredible. I’m definitely going to be recreating that at home.
Now for the disappointing bit. We were too full from dinner and decided no dessert. Our waiter, surprised us with one. Which seemed very nice, we had been discussing our favorite DC area restaurants earlier in the meal, and it was clear we shared a passion for good food. So I thought he was being nice when he presented us with his favorite dessert. Until I saw it on the bill. If we did not order it, it shouldn’t be on the bill. Plane and simple. I didn’t want to make a fus as we were with family, and while it is only $ 10 of a $ 250 bill, it was a tasteless act which only left me a very bitter taste in my mouth. Which is sad given the quality food that was delivered.

Brunch this past weekend was so extraordinary, I was compelled to sign up on Unilocal so I could express my gratitude. My girlfriend actually argued that we should keep this find to ourselves in hopes of preserving its charm. Judging by the other reviews I’ve just read, I think it’s safe to say the secret is out. Absolutely delightful, can’t wait to return for dinner. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

What I want to say is please don’t go to Virtu. Don’t make it so popular that I can’t get in any time I want. But that would be wrong. It’s too amazing to keep to myself. It might be my favorite restaurant in the whole world. Also, shut up and order the octopus appetizer. Yes it’s weird to think about, so don’t think, just order and enjoy. Get anything else you want on the menu, it doesn’t really matter because every damn thing is outstanding. You’re welcome. Also, our server Matt was fun and brilliant and extremely professional. And fun. Yes, I know I sad fun twice. That’s how good he was. You’re welcome.

Excellent food and service and this is coming from a non-​foodie. I tend to think all places are pretty much the same, but this place takes is much better than anything I have tried. The ambiance is amazing as well.

I would not recommend Virtu. With so many options for dinner in Phoenix I find it difficult to give any good review of the food or service.
I have been to Virtu for Brunch with girlfriends and the food was good. My husband and I decided to go for dinner on a Tuesday and were excited about a great meal. We were promptly seated at our table, which the venue is fantastic, but waited for some time and had to ask a passing server if we could order a drink. We ordered a bottle of wine and a beer. Our server briefly discussed the food and provided a «taste» of the wine and walked away. There was definitely a feeling of our server being either over committed to tables or just didn’t care about a two top. Our server walked passed us on several occasions without paying any attention. We ended up asking another server if they could take our order. I think that is enough said about service.
We ordered the hen and the buccatini. The hen was over cooked… burnt skin, tough to cut and the buccatini was dull in flavor and chewy… not al dente. Our waiter never came to check on our meal until we had asked another server for the check. He offered to comp our meal, but that wasn’t our objective. We wanted out. Maybe 5 bites each and didn’t want to try and redeem or eat for free.
For a restaurant that has such great reviews and a reputation for culinary achievements, I can not say that I would ever return. There are far too many competing restaurants in a similar price point and ambiance to ever return.

I was so looking forward to the octopus dish after reading the reviews, but my dish was a big disappointment. The chef had charred the fish to a crisp so that it was tough and the tips inedible. The grilled cheese sandwiches were black as well. Service let us down too because our poor waitress was the only staff waiting on the entire restaurant and patio for lunch. She tried her best, but they really needed another person during the lunch hour. And how do they get away with charging $ 45 for a bottle of Prosecco?
Over-​cooked and over-​priced.

Went to Virtu last night. Great patio but the food is sensational. Had the Octopus app and Pork Chop entrée all recommended by the waiter. Octopus was a great start. Pork chops can be tricky often dry and not tender. This chop was spot on juicy, tender and very flavorful. Highly recommend Virtu

WOW! Best kale salad ever, scrumptious pappardelle with pork sugo, super helpful and knowledgeable waiter, fun vibe. It doesn’t get better than this!

Delicious! We’ve been here twice already and will be coming back. We’ve sat on the patio both times, which even in the winter at night is fine because they have great heat lamps and blankets.
The first time was just for cocktails — and they were delicious. The second time we got wine, a small plate, and dinner. The wine list is great. We got the asparagus small plate which was to die for. The way the over easy duck egg mixed with the hollandaise sauce was amazing. We both got the squid ink pasta for dinner and it was perfection. I haven’t been able to find that dish outside of Venice, Italy so we were so excited to try it. It did not disappoint. Love this cute little place!

As good as it gets in The Valley! Probably closer to 4.5 stars.
The space at Virtù is warm and inviting. My service was extraordinarily friendly and help.
Charred octopus truly may be the best dish in the area at the moment.
Smoke duck breast was supurb! Very minor, but the dish probably didn’t need the foie gras tart. The duck with frites and foie could stand on their own.
I’d go back.

This was on my place to try for a long time and finally had a chance to try here this week. They change menu frequently based on reviews, I knew some of them are always there and I wanted to try them.
First thing I noticed about this restaurant was a rosemary they placed in the napkin and silverware set. I immediately pulled out of the rosemary and enjoyed the nice scent of rosemary.
Their wine menu consist mainly California and Italy, but a few selections from other parts of the world. Since I wanted to have scallops for dinner, I chose a bottle of Spanish wine, which I somehow finished the bottle. Their wine menu was not extensive but they carry nice wines.
Two of the appetizers I read on others reviews here were Charred octopus and Asparagus, and naturally we ordered both. I always enjoy grilled octopus anywhere, in fact I never had bad grilled octopus. They serve their grilled octopus with chili butter. Chili butter was slightly spicy but when I ate with arugula and octopus together, bitterness of arugula and chili spice blended well with grilled octopus. Grilled asparagus was also good, slightly runny fried duck egg, mixed with feta cheese, salty bacon, and foie gras hollandaise sauce all together, I cleaned the plate to get the last bit of the hollandise sauce with asparagus.
For dinner, I ordered scallops. I enjoyed my scallops but I enjoyed my friend’s duck more. Duck was cooked medium rare, it was so soft and tender… I almost wanted to say, can we switch?
For desert, I can’t remember the name of my food but it was like chocolate mouse but not too sweet at all. I enjoyed my desert with macchiato.
Excellent service, the place was slightly tiny and I heard some conversation from our neighbors (I wasn’t listening but I heard them talk, they were on the first date), It was that close together. They have nice patio and would love to come back on warmer night. Definitely foodie heaven here and highly recommend.

Had a lovely evening with some friends at Virtu. The interior and exterior are very picturesque and the menu selections we had were fantastic.
We started with the asparagus and octopus appetizer. the octopus was very tender and beautifully presented. The asparagus was perfectly cooked with a great combination of textures and flavors.
We all each ordered a different protein dish and shared a bit of them with each other. Each person’s entrée was superb, well prepared, and flavorful. Out of all the dishes my favorite was probably the flat iron steak. It was perfectly medium rare, tender, and well seasoned.
My actual entrée was a fish course which I unfortunately can’t remember the name to (Started with an O), and was a white-​fleshed fish. It was cooked perfectly with a crispy skin contrasting with soft, tender meat. It was beautifully presented and the sauce, prosciutto, and vegetables went well with the fish. It was a good portion of food (2 fillets). The only negative (And a big negative for me) was that I had a large, long bone in one of my fillets. If I am paying close to $ 30 for my entrée of filleted fish you better get all the bones out!
Dessert was exquisite, and they even have affogato ($ 7) which was a heavenly mixture of hazelnut gelato with espresso.
Service was warm and friendly and our iced teas were refilled as needed. The waiter had excellent knowledge of the menu.
Overall it was a pleasant night and this is a great place for a date night or for a special occasion.

This is a wonderful place. My husband and I have come a couple of times. We usually don’t plan, so we don’t mind sitting at the bar. It is fun to see all the action there. The first time I had the Amante Appasionato, super delicious drink, I don’t remember what we had to eat because it was a while ago and most of their menu seems to change a bit. This last time I had the scallops, they were perfectly cooked and the sauce with the bacon made for a scrumptious bite. My husband had the charred octopus, this is one of their signature dishes and I can understand why. This is the best octopus I’ve ever had. It was not chewy at all, tender with a nice smoky taste, delicious. I had a couple of cocktails, one was off the menu, a version of the Ice Queen but with gin instead of vodka, really great. How could I forget to mention the dessert, oh my, this chocolate toffee cake with mascarpone ice cream was to die for. I could have liked the plate. The place is small inside, so if you want a table, better make reservations. They have a nice patio, but on cold nights I think they keep it close. I am a definite fan, I want to come sometime for brunch, the menu look

The impossible is accomplished here.
The brunch menu pork ragu with egg is a must!
Also chistorria with egg. It sounds like too much embryonic poultry, but it works.
Hoke led us thru the culinary delight with a wry smile.
Local foodies beware, this would take up an entire culinary day of my week, if I lived here.
If there is no Michelin star Gio Osso, then it’s fixed.

(Lyrics — Jamiroquai — Virtual Insanity)
It’s a wonder man can eat at all
When things are big
That should be small
Who can tell what cocktail spirits, they’ll be doing for us
And I’m giving all my love to this restaurant
Only to be told
I can see, I can eat
Bo Bites will we be
And nothing’s gonna change they way I Unilocal
Cause I can always take and never give
And now that things are serving for the best, see,
Whoa! It’s a new craft we’re dining in
And I just can see that half of us immersed in drinks
Is all we have to give these stars
Foodies made of Virtu Honest Craftery
now always seem to, be governed by this love I have
For eating, drinking, of new ingredients
Oh now there is no bounds for we all love restaurants
Virtu is was voted best new restaurant by Esquire earlier this year and one thing we know these days is we can trust the news! Ummmm well, let’s not jump the gun just yet and decide for ourselves.
I came here with a friend for restaurant week. I ordered a drink and requested the bartender make it spicy since that’s my new thing and he was happy to oblige. Needless to say, I’m always appreciative of good service! We began with appetizers; the Burrata and Polenta Board. I took a bite of the Polenta Board my mate ordered and boy was it creamy and cheesy at the same time. The braised pork atop gave it some extra sweet texture. My Burrata was the similar I would say; creamy mozzarella ball cheese warm to the cut with prosciutto aside while what seems to be a balsamic reduction drizzled over it. Overall an excellent start!
For our entrée my mate ordered the Flat Iron Steak while I shot for the Seared Orata. I’m not a big fan of steak in general, but this one in particular was well cooked and seasoned. My star of the night was my Orata; the skin was crispy to every bite and the fish was still moist and tender. The dates provided a hint of sourness and the pesto help with subtle sweetness.
In the end, Virtu definitely delivered to what they sell. Being best new restaurant is a strong title and their food showed it. Service was stellar and a must return for this chap! — Enjoy!

If you love outdoor dining their courtyard is for you. The food was very good and the speciality drinks were really well done. While I can appreciate the seasonal menu there was not a wide variety of dishes — I think there were about 6 – 7 main dishes with your standard beef, chicken, fish and pork with a slight variation in beef and one other chicken dish.
The appetizers were very good with my favorite being the burrata. Grilled octopus was good also. Highly recommend with a small group or a nice couples night out. A little more on the expensive side so probably not a place you would frequent very often. Overall great place — got 4 stars for variety of dishes

I’m so glad I found this place on Unilocal!I went with the octopus since I read such great reviews about it. It lived up to it’s reputation. I am huge fan of octopus and normally order it when I see it on the menu. This was actually a very generous portion for the price. I am from LA, though. It came with a nice and simple arugula salad.
For my entrée, I ordered the scallops. I’m so glad that I did! They were perfectly cooked. They were topped with nuts of some sort, which I normally don’t like, but in this case adored.
My drinks were delicious as well, aromatic! The bartender whipped something up for me when I asked his to make me a drink with St. Germain’s. I love the smell of citrus rind.
I sat at the bar by myself. The bartenders were extremely attentive and friendly. They gave great recommendations!

Great little place located in downtown Scottsdale. It’s a nice, intimate space with some very interesting dishes.
We ordered the grilled octopus, the Scallops, and the smoked duck breast. Followed up with the chocolate toffee for desert. Washed things down with a Malbec and a red from Chave Rhone.
Servers were very friendly and I liked the layout of the place. Definitely worth your time when visiting the Phoenix/​Scottsdale area.

Virtu is perfection.
It’s an intimate neighborhood restaurant just a couple blocks from Old Town. The food is inventive, Mediterranean-​inspired, and delicious.
We had the trio of small plates with tuna tartare, a sausage/​potatoes dish, and croquettes. Then we shared a bucatini pasta which was fabulous. But the highlight was the grilled octopus. I am still dreaming of that dish!
I am so glad we did not skip dessert. We had a butterscotch pudding that was divine.
The wine list is very creative with several regional French, Italian, and Spanish options.
Service was also exceptional.
This restaurant ranks for me with some of my favorite meals at top fine dining establishments around the world. Kudos!

Any place that offers grilled octopus for brunch is a winner in my books. My octopus was nicely cooked and very tasty. The chile hollandaise was a nice touch. The French toast was great and almost seemed like I was eating dessert.
I liked the fact I could get espresso.
The place is pretty cozy with a small patio so you might want to book in advance.