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Alto Ristorante e Bar
Cross over the bridge and through an inviting courtyard to find the vibrant, convivial setting of Alto Ristorante bar. This comfortable Italian restaurant offers light, fresh and flavorful dishes with an emphasis on "the season." Alto features its unique Formaggio & Salumi Cellar, a collection of Italy's best artisanal regional cheeses and meats. An extensive selection of wines from around the world, with an emphasis on Italy, are cradled on two wine walls. Dinner is served both indoors and alfresco nestled around terrace fire pits, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. Your evening is complete with a gondola ride along the resort's waterways.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- romantic(30)
- special occasion(30)
- great for outdoor dining(27)
- scenic view(13)
- notable wine list(11)
- fit for foodies(7)
Alto Ristorante e Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Average food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very average taste for the money."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 2 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a fantastic time. We had the Chef's Tasting Menu, which was a random assortment of whatever the chef felt like cooking. All of the food was fantastic, the wine was excellent, and the service was amazing. Jay, our server, made sure that we were taken care of and was a delight."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Very nice birtday evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent attentive service. The best starter appetizers ever. They could be the meal. Geoff.... outstanding waiter."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I ordered the Chef's 4 course special with wine tasting. The Chef prepared outstanding courses and the waiter made excellent choices of wine. It was very relaxing and time between courses allowed us to enjoy each others company celebrating our 42 anniversary. After the meal we took a gondola ride and the gondolier sang us a romantic Italian love song.
Best anniversary next to being in Venice"
Best anniversary next to being in Venice"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good resort dining.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an overall very good experience. Some dishes were outstanding and all were good. The roasted tomato salad with basil and the parmesan risotto were excellent. The filling on the special ravioli was wonderful as was the sauce but the pasta on the ravioli was thick and tough. My wife's bib lettuce salad with lemon olive oil dressing was outstanding.
The serving staff was very well trained and performed in an exceptionally. We ate on the patio where it was quiet and very pleasant."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 6 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
not up to par
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Waiter was GREAT. Veal was dry and had too much pepper. Needed a nice wine sauce. Not worth $35. My wife had the veal shank pasta. Not very interesting. I spend $160 on dinner and it was not worth the cost of the food. All the staff were great and helpful."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 7 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was amazing along with the service and the environment. Perfect place to spend my anniversary. Our server travis was polite and very helpful. The manager John and the rest of the staff helped me set up our table with flowers and gifts for my lady and the boat ride just topped off the night. Me and my lady loved every moment. I would like to thank you guys again. It was truly amazing."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server Thomas was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server Thomas was very attentive-love the atmosphere of Alto and of course the gondola ride.
Evening was beautiful....."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always excellent food with a great attention to detail. Service was excellent from beginning to end."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One memorable experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The gondola rides are a very special experience which can only add to your memories of a fantastic,excellent prepared meal at the Alto in the Hyatt Hotel in Scottsdale. As an out of state visitor several times, we have enjoyed the overall quality of the menu in this unique setting !"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 11 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was spectacular! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was spectacular! The wait staff did a great job; knowledgable and attentive. Would absolutely go back again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Arctic Char with brandied
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arctic Char with brandied cherries and pine nuts was incredible."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
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Review 13 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful experience, even
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"wonderful experience, even with my 16 year old . we were celebrating her birthday and then went on a gondola ride afterwards. she said it was her best birthday ever!!
the food was amazing the ambiance was perfect for all."
the food was amazing the ambiance was perfect for all."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I really enjoyed this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I really enjoyed this restaurant not only was the food AMAZING but the staff & service were fantastic. The staff was super polite and very attentive and the food came out very quickly. Even if it hadn't the ambiance alone was extremely relaxing and comfy, we could have spent much longer there without a problem. Alto is definitely on my top 5 list of restaurants now."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This is billed as their upscale
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is billed as their upscale restaurant----not ! Their gimmick is the gondola ride which was closed all week. This is an average spot and no better than the regular dining area. The management should close this restaurant and try something else ! We would not return."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2004
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Review 16 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Kinda 'o k' - not worth a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kinda 'o k' - not worth a second visit"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gonzo for Gondola's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of Scottsdale's romantic hot spots and it lived up to the hype. I took my girl there for her birthday and it was excellent. The wine and food were tasty and the gondola ride, complete with blanket on a chilly evening, topped it off. She was a happy camper.TA"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'm convinced!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Alto is where I proposed to my wife four years ago. It was great to take her back to the place where our lives changed, and the experience was even better than the first! The Alto gets an A++ rating from us!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Special Occasion Restaurant - Order
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a lovely dinner at Alto during a recent stay at the Hyatt. The food was excellent - especially the chef's choice antipasto. The gorgonzola cheese was the creamiest I have ever tasted. The wine list was extensive with lots of Italian choices. Our service was a bit spotty considering the restaurant was not busy, but we still managed to have a lovely time. The complimentary gondola ride was a very special touch!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Alto Ristorante e Bar
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate