Fratelli La Bufala - Scottsdale

Really delicious, authentic Italian food! I'm a huge fan of napoletana style pizza and have had this spot bookmarked for forever. Finally, my husband and I were in the area and able to check it out. The employees are extremely friendly and service was great throughout the meal. The restaurant is clean and spacious as well. The fritto misto was tasty and I enjoyed having some veggies mixed in. The misto salad was standard but also very good. For entrees, the margherita pizza was a perfect Italian napoletana pizza --light airy crust, simple tomato sauce, with fresh mozzarella and basil. If you gave me this pizza in Italy I would have been just as happy. My husband really enjoyed his pasta dish and the buffalo mozzarella added a very subtle creaminess, which helped to slightly elevate the cacio e pepe --which is otherwise a very simple dish. Last but not least, the apple crostata was excellent. I would come back just for this dessert itself. Unfortunately it is a special so it's not permanently on the menu. Overall a great, authentic Italian meal. Neopolitan style pizza isn't for everyone but it's my favorite kind and I was so excited to finally try this restaurant!

Man... this is great, real Italian food and it's awesome!We saw this place sort of tucked in the corner of the shopping center and in our quest to find great pizza we finally made there last weekend. My Wife and I were blown away (the Margarita) - this is the real deal, wood oven and all. Honestly, I'm probably going back this weekend.... We're big fans of Pizzeria Bianco in PHX and this is right up there.There's a full menus here too, not just pizza and we'll get to that as well. If you love good Italian food, go there now!Also, we spoke to the Owner (Italian guy, accent and all!) and he's just a delight as well.

My only regret is how long I waited to eat here! Fratelli La Bufala is well-known in Italy as a first-class pizzeria which serves TRADITIONAL Neapolitan pizza. But the fact is that everything Fratelli La Bufala does is first-class! I went there on a Friday night in June expecting it to be fairly empty because at 6:30PM when it's 108 outside, who would want pizza? Wrong. Apparently lots of people do.They have an excellent bar atmosphere, perfectly situated so that the inside dining room remains out of the sun and remains cool but yet enough light so my 52 year old eyes did not need my cell phone flashlight to read the menu.My wife and I ordered pizzza (DOP Margherita di Bufala) and pasta (Rigatoni Salsiccia e Friarelli). The pasta (they use a premium Italian import brand) was perfectly al-dente and the sauce was a perfect balance of rapini, extra-virgin olive oil and Italian sausage. The pizza was exactly what I had hoped for. Crispy on the outside, soft inside with that smokiness from the wood-fired oven. Tomato sauce and cheese were both heavenly. Everything well-balanced so you taste all of the quality ingredients equally.The service was perfectly attentive without being overly watchful. Alessia was very knowledgeable and was able to accommodate special requests. I have to have bread when I eat pasta so I ordered a side of bread. You may be surprised that they charge for their bread. But when you order it and taste it, you'll understand why they charge for it. And it's only $4. We are grateful that this is so close in our neighborhood. Perfect location for date night, family get togethers, business dinner or lunch and they even have seating at the bar if you're alone on a business trip. This is an absolute gem for Scottsdale. Instead of ordering delivery or Uber Eats, go and support this authentic Italian pizzeria restaurant!*update: I dropped in again on the following Monday afternoon and had their hamburger. If pizza is not your thing, then you MUST try this hamburger. They use their pizza crust as the bun and your life will change for the better!

Delicious!!! Authentic Italian food with great service. We were there for a girl's night out & enjoyed everything. The salad, pizza, pasta, lasagna were all amazing & the tiramisu was one of the best I have ever had. We will definitely be coming back.

Great food and great service! The Lasagna was exceptional! Very nice ambiance and attention to detail

3.5/5Had this place on the list for a while and unfortunately was just OK. I ordered the Arizona pizza, and while the crust was cooked to my liking (thin in the middle but puffy on the outside), the topping was actually kind of plain. I could taste the Gorgonzola, but not enough of the fig or ricotta. I've had similar pizzas elsewhere that I think are better bang for the buck. The cacio e pepe was good, and the noodles were cooked nice and al dente, but nothing to write home about (granted, may have just been our choice in dish). We also ordered cannolis (not pictured), and they were a little softer and smaller than expected.Service was good and food came out quick. We did enjoy sitting on the patio, though it backs right into the parking lot.

Ambiance is there and this feels very much like an Italian restaurant we would visit in Italy. We've spent a lot of time there and have yet to feel that immersed in the states.The bread appetizer was perfect to begin and our two pizzas were good, but given my addiction to salt, I needed to add more sodium. We had two pizzas sans cheese (like in Italy) and our kids were big fans there, so it's no surprise they enjoyed it here. No kid menus were offered but with pizza on the menu to share, who needs a kids menu? Much like Italy again!My husband's lasagna was great, too. All around nice experience.

What a fantastic gem! This restaurant truly stands out, with everyone on staff hailing from Naples or the picturesque Amalfi Coast. The authenticity of the food rivals that of top Italian spots in Scottsdale, like Andreoli and Pomo. The pizza here is pure Napoletana, capturing the essence of Naples, while the pastas are nothing short of exquisite--delicious and subtle, prepared with the skill and care only an Italian chef can deliver. The ambience is lively and fun, making it a great spot for both casual and celebratory dining. The waiters are not just servers; they're entertainers and guides to the rich culinary traditions of Italy. Engage with them, and you'll find your experience elevated to another level. This restaurant is an absolute winner!

Fabulous!!!! In Phoenix to spend time with Family. Found this great place. Wonderful food and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend when you are in Phoenix!!!!

Maybe in the running for the worst pizza I've ever had in my life. The crust was so floppy, it couldn't hold any of the toppings on. It all kind of collapsed while picking up the pieces. Like maybe the dough wasn't cooked enough? My boyfriend ordered the Gladiatore and he said it was like tomato sauce soup.