EVO Old Town

Amazing food and great service!!! We came here with a party of 14 for my friend's bachelorette.Kory and Toni were extremely amazing servers (not sure if I spelled their names correctly). We felt extremely welcomed with the warm hospitality that they gave us.We were recommended 3 appetizers to share so we got 3 of each to spread and share through out the table.Focaccia Rustica - This was absolutely SOOO delicious. I highly highly recommend getting this to share. The saltiness of the brie and sweetness from the honey was a perfect combo.Grilled Octopus - Grilled to perfection, and amazing texture. You can tell that the octopus is fresh.Evo salad - The crispy kale paired so well with the brussell sprouts. Absolutely a great salad to share.Scallops - I got scallops for my main dish and they were divine. Definitely fresh, and cooked very well since it had the perfect texture. The greens on top was a little salty for my taste but I just ate the scallops with less of it and it was tasty still.Their cocktails and wine was delicious as well.Overall, our experience and the food at EVO was very enjoyable and I can't wait to be back when I'm visiting Scottsdale!

I will start off with the positive. The food was delicious, on point. Ordered the Chicken Piccata and Focaccia. Both dishes were amazing. What was not amazing in any way was the service. Our server Zach lacked people skills and attentive service. Did not feel welcomed in any way shape or form. Our meal was served 45-50 minutes after our order was taken and once served felt ignored during our meal. He kept walking by our table just not stopping by to ask if we needed anything. The only plus tonight was the meal and the BIG MINUS was the lack of service. I don't understand why Zach is still a waiter when he's mentioned BY NAME in other poor reviews for his abysmal customer service skills. This a poor reflection on the restaurant as a whole.

After a great Quarterly Business review today, it was time to get some drinks, relax and enjoy some food! The place selected by vote was Evo. Service was great! Everyone I interacted with was friendly. We were greeted immediately and brought to our table. We had drinks in hand within minutes and appetizers ordered shortly after. We ordered a decent number of appetizers, but my fav was the Whipped Feta, it was amazing! For my entree I went with the Fennel Sausage pasta which I thought was great as well. I'm leaving full and satisfied for certain. On a scale of 1 - 10, I'd definitely go back for a second taste!

It's all about the pomodoro pasta! Great happy hour bar. Love this place for date night, take out, or just hang out!

Made reservations for 9 for a Sunday night; we were seated pretty soon after we arrived. Off the bat, the place itself was pretty loud, I felt I had to shout at my friends most of the night to hear. Dim lighting, romantic ambience, dark leather seats but I can't say I enjoyed the smell. Let's get onto the food-My friend and I split three items by starting with the focaccia. I was pleasantly surprised; the creaminess from the cheese was perfectly complimented by the chewiness of the bread and sweetness of honey. The evo salad was next, I'm glad we split this bc I was getting a bit tired of the taste. It had a lot of fun textures and flavors but just got old quickly. For our main, we ordered the bolognese. The pasta was perfectly al dente with a nice and meaty sauce. We were celebrating two bachelorettes at this party and our server brought out two free desserts which was really sweet- fried donuts with three sauces and tiramisu. Also! Half off a bottle of wine on Sunday, so we took advantage of that as well.Overall, was pleasantly surprised at this dining experience- great food, top notch service, and reasonable pricing! Would come again!

Pros:Locally sourced ingredientsFriendly, knowledgeable staffEasy parkingLarge dining areaAmazing meatballs and sauceEVO salad had a wonderful array of textures with crispy kale, tender brussels and pancettaCons:A little pricey, but well worth itPro tip:Check in on Yelp and you'll get a glass of Limoncello!

Fantastic filet at 11pm Charcuterie was phenomenal as well!Thank you to our server Matthew

The restaurant itself was cute -- I liked the simple rustic interior and the dim lighting made for a good date night ambiance! Nothing completely blew me away, but it was enjoyable, portions were large and met the price point. The meatballs in the meatball appetizer plate were juicy and huge! Definitely good for sharing. The focaccia appetizer was also very big; if I were to go again, I wouldn't get this just for two people but maybe a larger group, as we didn't even make a dent in it. It was also more of a stuffed flatbread than traditional focaccia, but still a tasty option for a cheesy/carby appetizer (also a little on the sweeter side).I really enjoyed the lobster gnocchi entree. The lobster tail was big and tender (cooked very well), and the gnocchis were also large and doughy, which I like! Both the sauces on the lobster gnocchi and on the chile shrimp were good but not anything special -- in my opinion they both could've been a little thicker/creamier and had richer flavor (for instance, the chile shrimp could've had a bit of a kick added to it). Service was standard and food came out pretty quick. Our waiter expressed he was overly concerned we would fill up on focaccia and sent our entrees out very soon after. While I don't disagree that we didn't need the full focaccia, as mentioned above, it felt a little rushed. All in all this was a good meal and made for a fun night out! Would say this is probably more of a 4.5/5.

Service was great. Absolutely zero complaints with every one I interacted with. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was pretty good. Mussels took me by surprise and I enjoyed it more than anticipated. May have been my favorite dish. The lobster gnocchi was a bit disappointing. It was a little tough and I didn't think the gnocchi was very good. The dish was also overly creamy and too thick. Flavor was still good. Closing it out with the tiramisu made the whole experience great. It was very enjoyable. If I'm ever back in town I'll definitely try one of their pizzas. Pictures people have posted here looks so good. Looking forward to coming back.

The best place for a nice intimate date or gathering with friends. The food is heavenly and worth the prices!