# Best Restaurants in North Scottsdale (2026): 13 Picks > The best restaurants in North Scottsdale, from DC Ranch and Kierland to Troon North. Steakhouses, Italian, desert views and a neighborhood favorite. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-restaurants-north-scottsdale --- [North Scottsdale](/hubs/north-scottsdale) # Best Restaurants in North Scottsdale Kierland, DC Ranch, Pinnacle Peak and beyond - No. 1 Opens Nov. 2, 2026 - No. 7 DC Ranch - No. 13 Scottsdale Promenade ![Best Restaurants in North Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-alma-southwest-steakhouse-a6ab5bf6-960.webp) ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 1, 2026 · 13 spots The best restaurants in North Scottsdale don't get the same buzz as Old Town, but they should. Up here you've got an Italian grocer that locals swear by, a steakhouse with a speakeasy underneath, resort restaurants with desert views and solid neighborhood spots in DC Ranch and Kierland. Here's where I eat when I'm north of Shea. Want the full list? Browse the [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). In this guide 13 spots The map Where these spots are Filter by area Showing all 13 spots. ## Scottsdale, by area Nothing in this guide is in that area. 1. 1 Pinnacle Peak (The Citadel) ### [ALMA Southwest Steakhouse](https://www.almascottsdale.com/) ![ALMA Southwest Steakhouse in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-alma-southwest-steakhouse-a6ab5bf6-960.webp) Brand-new Southwest steakhouse with a rooftop lounge ALMA moved from its old spot and reopens Monday, Nov. 2, in the former Preston's Steakhouse space at The Citadel. Chef Sheila Bryson's new menu is a Southwest steakhouse with flavors from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Northern Mexico. There's also a tequila and mezcal bar, the Copper Club rooftop lounge and Barbwire Western Couture, a boutique inside. Hours are 3 to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11 on Fridays and Saturdays, with happy hour daily from 3 to 6. **The short list:** Opens Nov. 2, 2026Copper Club rooftop loungeHappy hour daily 3-6 PM. [Visit Website](https://www.almascottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/alma-southwest-steakhouse) 2. 2 Scottsdale Ranch / Via Linda ### [Andreoli Italian Grocer](https://www.andreoli-grocer.com/) ![Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-andreoli-italian-grocer-4766f1f3-1155.webp) Italian grocer and restaurant Andreoli is part Italian market, part restaurant. Locals have been going for years and it's the kind of place you grab dinner and leave with a bag of groceries. **The short list:** Restaurant and market. [Visit Website](https://www.andreoli-grocer.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/andreoli-italian-grocer) 3. 3 Kierland area ### [The Americano](https://www.theamericanorestaurant.com/) The Americano is an Italian steakhouse open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 PM. Happy hour is 4 to 6 at the bar and patio. Tell Your Friends, the speakeasy, is downstairs. **The short list:** Wed-Sun 5-10 PMSpeakeasy downstairs. [Visit Website](https://www.theamericanorestaurant.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/the-americano) 4. 4 Troon North ### [Talavera at Four Seasons](https://www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/dining/restaurants/talavera/) Talavera is the steakhouse at Four Seasons with a terrace that faces Pinnacle Peak. Dinner is Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 PM. Book around sunset. **The short list:** Wed-Sun 5-9 PMPinnacle Peak views. [Visit Website](https://www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/dining/restaurants/talavera/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/talavera-four-seasons-scottsdale) 5. 5 Far northeast Scottsdale ### [CIELO at ADERO](https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/cielo) ![CIELO at ADERO in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-cielo-at-adero-a778b265-1200.webp) Resort dining way out in the desert CIELO is the restaurant at ADERO, way out on the northeast edge of town. It's quiet out there and the desert views are the whole point. **The short list:** Desert views. [Visit Website](https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/cielo)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/cielo-at-adero) 6. 6 TPC Scottsdale ### [Toro at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess](https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/scottsdale-restaurants/toro-scottsdale) Toro is one of the restaurants at the Princess, overlooking TPC Scottsdale. Good for a resort dinner without leaving North Scottsdale. **The short list:** At the Princess. [Visit Website](https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/scottsdale-restaurants/toro-scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/toro) 7. 7 DC Ranch ### [Vic & Ola's](https://www.vicandolas.com/) Vic & Ola's is a neighborhood Italian spot in DC Ranch. It's the kind of place where the regulars know the staff. **The short list:** DC Ranch. [Visit Website](https://www.vicandolas.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/vic-and-olas) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 20753 N Pima Rd, DC Ranch ### [Fleming's DC Ranch](https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/az/n-scottsdale-dc-ranch) Fleming's is at 20753 N Pima Rd in DC Ranch. Good wine list and an easy pick for a business dinner. **The short list:** SteakhouseDC Ranch. [Visit Website](https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/az/n-scottsdale-dc-ranch) 10. 9 Pinnacle Peak ### [Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails](https://belmontkitchenandcocktails.com/) ![Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-belmont-kitchen-cocktails-4d4aa20d-1200.webp) Neighborhood kitchen and bar Belmont is a neighborhood kitchen and cocktail bar on Pinnacle Peak. Comfortable, consistent and great for a weeknight. **The short list:** Pinnacle Peak. [Visit Website](https://belmontkitchenandcocktails.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/belmont-kitchen-cocktails) 11. 10 Bell Road ### [Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails](https://heritagescottsdale.com/) Heritage is a New American spot on Bell Road. It opens at 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday and happy hour runs 3 to 5. **The short list:** Happy hour 3-5 PMClosed Mondays. [Visit Website](https://heritagescottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/heritage-kitchen-cocktails) 12. 11 North Central Scottsdale ### [Hush Public House](https://hushpublichouse.com/) ![Hush Public House in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-restaurants-north-scottsdale-hush-public-house-f51b9c70-1200.webp) Chef-driven neighborhood spot Hush is a chef-driven spot on Scottsdale Road and one of my favorite dinners up north. **The short list:** Chef-driven. [Visit Website](https://hushpublichouse.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/hush-public-house) 13. 12 Kierland ### [North Italia Kierland](https://www.northitalia.com) North Italia at Kierland is an easy crowd-pleaser. Pasta, pizza and a busy patio. **The short list:** Kierland Commons. [Visit Website](https://www.northitalia.com)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/north-italia) 14. 13 Scottsdale Promenade ### [The Capital Grille](https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/az/scottsdale/scottsdale/8024) The Capital Grille is at Scottsdale Promenade, 16489 N Scottsdale Rd. It's a polished, dependable steakhouse. **The short list:** Scottsdale Promenade. [Visit Website](https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/az/scottsdale/scottsdale/8024)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/capital-grille-scottsdale) The method ## How I picked these Every restaurant here is in North Scottsdale, which I'm calling north of Shea Boulevard. I checked each one's website plus OpenTable, Yelp or local coverage in November 2026 to make sure it's open. I mixed special-occasion spots with places you can hit on a Tuesday. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What part of Scottsdale counts as North Scottsdale? Most people mean north of Shea Boulevard, including Kierland, the Airpark, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Pinnacle Peak and Troon North. ### What's the best special-occasion restaurant in North Scottsdale? Talavera at Four Seasons for the views or The Americano for an Italian steakhouse night. ### Where should I eat at Kierland? North Italia and The Capital Grille are both right there. ### Is there a speakeasy in North Scottsdale? Yes. Tell Your Friends is under The Americano and The Peacock is behind The Living Room at DC Ranch. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Andreoli Italian Grocer - CIELO at ADERO - Toro at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Vic & Ola's - Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails - Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Patios in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks ## Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. Free. Weekly. Unsubscribe anytime.