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Gianfranco Ristorante
Unpretentious, intimate, and welcoming, Gianfranco's sits unassumingly among The Shops at Crescent Moon, an eclectic collection of stores and restaurants tucked away at the west¬erly foot of Pinnacle Peak. Don't expect a glitzy exterior; the restaurant is housed in a modest stone-front building. The restaurant's ambiance comes together to create a mellow friendly ambiance, a home away from home feeling.
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82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(43)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(53)
- fit for foodies(45)
- special occasion(34)
- romantic(33)
- notable wine list(22)
- vibrant bar scene(15)
Gianfranco Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"waiter was slow getting started-appeared rushed and not interested. did not give prices of specials unless asked.
cocktail was good---until later when we learned we were charged $1.50 per glass for ice! two large pieces of bread were given along with two small pads of butter. had to ask for more butter. did not check to see if we needed more to drink.
Poor service, below average food, above value prices!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
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Review 2 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
never disappointed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dined here this week with a friend who had never been, the food, service and ambience were all exceptional. I have eaten here numerous times and never been disappointed."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Gianfranco's has consistently great food, wine selections, and service. It is our favorite local restaurant."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always good and reliable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gianfranco's dishes are always good, and service is great. A "go to" restaurant for a great traditional Italian dinner."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 5 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A local gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great restaurant! Worth many return trips. Food was fantastic and our party of 4 enjoyed every morsel."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food but a bit pricey. Service is great."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the overall experience but a little pricey"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Scottsdale Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Would recommend for foodies. Great menu (especially veal and pasta), but not inexpensive. Wonderful appetizer list. Nice wine list, but a bit pricey. Large number of nightly specials. Service was terrific (not rushed), and atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. We will be back."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was absolutely delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was absolutely delicious and the menu was more varied and appealing than we expected. We would definitely return."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice experience but wish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice experience but wish they could find a way to take advantage of the nice views around that area."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had good food and poor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had good food and poor service. Maybe go back?"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
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Review 12 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been to Gianfranco
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been to Gianfranco several times, so far never disappointed. Definitely one of our favorites."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just an excellent restaurant from top to bottom. We were able to order half portions of the dinners for the kids which worked out well. Still not cheap, but not many things that are high in quality are. Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wonderful location and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful location and good food. Service was a weakness. It took 10 minutes after we were seated before we received menus and a wine list, and we had to request both. The server was a poor imitation of a drill sergeant, which was off-putting. With better trained and organized staff, this could be a great restaurant."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
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Review 15 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great--service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great--service was OK, not great.Waiter spilled the wine on me--he was in too big a rush."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly reunion!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New discovery for us, and we loved it!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Gianfranco! Our go to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love Gianfranco! Our go to restaurant : great food, wonderful and efficient staff, local gem!!!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was good not great, 2 tops
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was good not great, 2 tops are oddly large and it is very loud so it was hard to have a conversation with my gal without talking loud, and then I could here everything the 2 top next to us was saying because it was so loud and the tables are too big. I'd go back but not on a weekend unless it was with 4 and not a date place... lots of older peeps"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was outstanding, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was outstanding, service was very good, wine list was complete, just goofy with price. Plump jack at $225, really??? I don't mine paying a fair share, just not paying the fair share for all. The waiter recommended a suitable substitute. A wonderful evening. M"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great dining experience at Gianfrancos! took some out of town guests and they think this is the be Italian food they have had anywhere."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
FOOD GREAT! DRINKS OVER PRICED.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"FOOD GREAT! DRINKS OVER PRICED. TIGHT SEATING MAKES FOR A NOISE PROBLEM."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thoroughly enjoyed our dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at this traditional Italian gem!!! Excellent wait staff and terrific menu and wine list."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have ALWAYS had amazing meals
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have ALWAYS had amazing meals and service and highly recommend this restaraunt!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Gianfranco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was excellent but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent but it was Valentine's Day, very crowded, they added extra tables and we were seated by the kitchen. It made it hard to hear each other and made for a not so relaxing meal."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gianfranco Ristorante
Based on the average of (58) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
13 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic