Luna by Giada

LOVED IT!The hostess was very friendly and talkative. Our server, Gilbert was absolutely amazing! Friendly, great service, professional, knowledgeable, and fun to interact with. The manager, Paul was also very friendly and professional! We had the focaccia, Caesar salad and seafood tower. D-LISH!

Highly disappointing experience from hotel to dining. When we saw Luna opening at a Cesar Resort we were so excited. The moment we could book a stay and dinner we did. A fun staycation night with our friends was the plan. I'll I'm you the highlights. First our hostess was very unhappy person. The table she placed us at was dirty there was cheese and bread crumbs all over, she didn't seem to care when I pointed it out. Then when our server came over she was annoyed that I wanted the table wiped down. Not once did anyone apologize. Finally the GM came over asked what was going on and he moved us to a clean table with a wonderful server. The GM apologized and provided some comped appetizers. The appetizers were great! We have the focaccia, bacon wrapped dates and crab balls. They need to add the crab balls pompadour sauce to the main menu! The GM did come back at the end of the meal and apologized again which I do appreciate. He was sincere in his efforts and our second waitress was amazing! Then we ordered; the lemon spaghetti was very one note there was too much cream to lemon ratio. It drowned out the favor I think they were going for. I think it was supposed to be a splash of cream for fat and not lemon cream sauce. 2 of us had the scallop risotto. It was ok, scallops cooked perfect but the rice was over cooked and very mushy just this side of paste. Another had a rib eye (evening special) the steak was cook perfect and it was enjoyed. The side of corn with the steak was terrible! It was like someone made corn soup with leftover Thanksgiving sausage from the stuffing. Think sweet cream corn then add Italian sausage chunks. When we read the description I think we thought savory corn with crispy sausage crumbles not chunks of sausage. Even the waitress said it looked soupier than normal. There was sausage grease floating on top too. Just not good combo, we all disliked it. Our drinks were well crafted. We didn't order dessert because the meal was disappointing for the location and price point. We had issues with the hotel too, but I won't go into that. Overall very disappointing staycation from start to finish. We definitely won't be coming back to the hotel or Luna. Maybe my expectations were too high for a Cesar's hotel, a new restaurant with Giada's name and a Scottsdale location.

I was really looking forward to dining at Luna by Giada in the new Caesar Republic Hotel in Scottsdale for a birthday celebration. Despite everyone having their meal choices ready, our evening got off to a rocky start. We arrived 15 minutes early for our 7:15 pm reservation, but we weren't seated until 7:40 pm, which was disappointing. Standing around a cramped bar waiting for a table made us feel uncomfortable, especially with people passing by. When we were finally seated at a small table meant for four, they tried to squeeze in six adults, which was not ideal.As our waiter came around, he noticed our discomfort and we requested a larger table, which thankfully became available. We quickly moved to the bigger table and placed our orders. For the appetizers, the Focaccia bread with pesto sauce was warm, crispy, and delicious. The Lemon Pizza was good, with a semi-sweet cheese similar to Brie and a fresh lemon touch. The Caesar Salad with toasted croutons and lemon dressing was decent. For the main course, the Lemon Pasta with shrimp was disappointing as the shrimp was overcooked and rubbery, and the pasta was mushy instead of al dente. However, the Scallops with Risotto were very enjoyable. Regarding the service, it was subpar as our waitress would often disappear, making it difficult for us to get her attention when needed, such as for water. The highlight of the meal was the Tiramisu, which was excellent and the one thing I would consider going back for. However, considering the prices of $70-$90 for pasta, the quality should have been outstanding across the board, especially for a restaurant of this caliber. Additionally, be wary of the 3.5% tax added to the bill as a hotel fee, which you can request to have removed. Unfortunately, Luna by Giada fell short of our expectations and I don't plan on returning.

Truly a 5-Star Dining Experience!Our server, Shereese, was honestly what made the dinner so memorable. Without a doubt, she is the best server you will ever encounter anywhere! (Seriously! It was so remarkable that my husband, who dines at numerous restaurants worldwide, was absolutely blown away.) Not only is she impeccably professional with honest recommendations and a deep knowledge of every detail of the menu, but she also possesses a genuinely poised and clever personality. She checked on us so many times and always at the perfect moments (even though the restaurant was packed). Her phrasing was so refined, like when she said, "I feel like I'm stealing your plate, but it looks as if you are finished," instead of asking, "Are you finished?" or when she said, "I won't hold you hostage; I'll get you the check," always in such a refreshing yet respectful manner. She just exuded joy & positivity.The BUGATTI FOCCIA bread board is a must; I think anyone will tell you that! The focaccia bread is served with a special creamy butter, fresh pesto, and a balsamic & olive oil mix--it was an extraordinary start. Shereese suggested spreading a touch of the creamy butter on the bread before dipping it into one of the other dishes, and that truly elevated the experience. I can see why Giada's olive oil and balsamic vinegar are famous, because the pesto and the "balsamic & oil" dips were both on a whole different level. I'm planning to return with my friends and make a meal of that and the Caprese Salad!The CAPRESE SALAD was phenomenal--an absolute must-try. Instead of mere mozzarella, it featured creamy stracciatella cheese, and the bite-sized wedges of multicolored tomatoes were incredibly fresh. An amazing balsamic and pesto drizzle surrounded it, with balsamic molecular gastronomy pearls literally bursting with incredible flavor.For my entrée, I had Giada's SIGNATURE LEMON SPAGHETTI, which was perfectly twisted in a creamy mascarpone cheese lemon sauce, with crispy capers (which I absolutely loved), and two shrimp. As Shereese placed it before me, she said, "Chef Giada recommends tipping the pasta over into the sauce." My little tip is to have some freshly ground pepper added (from their cool 3-foot-high pepper grinders). My husband had the SCALLOP RISOTTO. The risotto was perfectly cooked and delicious, with peas, asparagus, Maryland crab, and topped with two scallops. Both dishes were generously sized and filling.They offered several unique cocktails, many made with gin. I opted for "The Moderno," which included Smoke Wagon small batch bourbon, Giffard orgeat syrup, lemon juice, Bigallet China China liqueur, with a splash of Super Tuscan wine floating on top. Personally, I would have preferred more fruit-forward options that weren't as strong, so given the cocktail price of $21, I will order a soft drink next time. However, if you enjoy creative, well-crafted, strong cocktails made with premium spirits, you will find excellent options here.For dessert, Shereese brought us their famous round cheesecake-on-brownie, beautifully decorated and garnished. It was so incredible that we ate as much as we could at the restaurant and the rest at home.Paul, the general manager, was incredibly personable and came over to wish us a happy anniversary after we received the check. He ensured that we enjoyed everything and that the dessert was comped, which Shereese had already taken care of.They obviously informed the valet when we were ready to leave, because our car was waiting at the door, and one of the (all very special) valets said, "We appreciate you."Everything (and everyone) was exceptional, but requesting Shereese as your server is a must.We will definitely return!

Holy service and amazing food! I can't say enough about this place! It is glitz and glamour- all the pretty people were there! This restaurant is on the lower bottom level of the Ceasers Scottsdale & the whole place is a show stopper!! I enjoyed the salmon, so savory and YUM! We all walked away happy, full and with a doggy box!

My husband and I had a spontaneous date night on a recent Saturday and decided to go meet another couple for dinner / drinks at Luna by Giada...I'd been in once before for a hard hat tour before the restaurant opened, so I was prepared for the beautiful ambiance, chic decor, fun vibe, etc... but seeing it in action proved even better than I expected. The service was attentive and friendly (thanks to our waiter, Paul, and many staff members who refilled our drinks, stopped by to check on how we were enjoying the food, etc... )I enjoyed one of their speciality cocktails, a Caesar Salad with Shrimp, a taste of steak, and some shared sides of broccolini and asparagus. We skipped dessert and headed up to the 7th floor bar for an after dinner drink and people watching... it was quite entertaining!I cannot speak to the bill as our friends picked up the tab, but I'm sure it was extremely pricey. All in all, this place is worth a visit. I'm sure it will continue to attract a high end business crowd in addition to locals looking for a quality meal.

Food is excellent, everything is delicious from appetizers to main dishes. I will come back just for the food. However the wait & service is way too slow...We had a reservation but we didn't get seated until 1hr later. Finally we got our seat, we got our menu but no one to take our order till another 30-40mins.Our waitress is too busy chatting with other customers. My disappointed face was noticed by one waiter walking past me and he stopped and finally got our order in. Once the order was submitted, the food came really fast. Kitchen has plenty of workers, food is delicious. I just wish the wait time and service can match up with that.

I made a reservation online a few weeks in advance for Saturday evening dinner as a late bday surprise for my sister. Booking was easy and quick. The day finally came and we arrived at the establishment right on time for our reservation. We luckily found a parking spot right away as we saw many cars circling the lot for a spot. Valet was also available. We walked in and we were both quickly greeted by the host. She was very soft spoken and told us it would be a few minutes for our table so we stood to the side.Once ready, she came over to get us and walked us to our table. It was very loud inside so it was hard to hear her. She showed us the merch wall and told us those items were available for purchase. She then walked us over to one of the tables inside but then decided to take us outside onto the patio.We sat down, she gave us our menus, and she let us know our server would be right out. While looking over the menu, another person came by and filled up our glasses with water. He was on his A game as he kept us refilled the whole night. Our server came over a few minutes later and gave us the 411. She gave us a few minutes and we proceeded to order. We ordered:CAPRESE SALAD - Heirloom Tomatoes, Stracciatella Cheese, Basil & Balsamic Pearls / $23LEMON PIZZA - Mozzarella, Garlic Crème Sauce & Caciocavallo Cheese $28ROASTED BROCCOLINI - Parmigiano Reggiano, Roasted Garlic Oil, Lemon Zest / $17LIMOCELLO SOUFFLE: Blueberry anglaise & candied lemon biscotti / $14LA ESTRADA COCKTAIL: Stoli cucumber vodka, belle de brillet, re'al kiwi puree, lemon juice, club soda / $21The salad came out right away and we were quickly disappointed as we took our first bites. All the tomatoes had a different consistency. Some were very mushy, some were ripe, some tasted funky, and some of them tasted old. The cheese they were sitting on was more of like a yogurt and the whole combination was a big no for us - we did not finish it....Next was the pizza and broccolini. The pizza was a pass for me but a hit for my sister. She really liked that it was both sweet and salty. I thought the crust was pretty good as it was baked perfectly. The broccolini was a side that we both agreed on that was very delicious!!! They were flavorful, crunchy, and super tasty! I would order that over and over again!!I had La Estrada drink and it too was a pass... It tasted very watered down and had no flavor. Definitely not worth the $21 price point. The Limocello Soufflé was pretty good as it was served to us warm topped with a pink sauce and they added a cute Happy Birthday chocolate on top. Service was ok. Not sure if our server would forget we were seated outside or whatever but we did a lot of sitting around waiting for her to come by. The patio area was quiet as it was just us two and another party of two eating outside.Views are great, the food was meh. Not sure I'd be back. Grand total: $145 with tip

I never expected to post an average review for the new Luna Restaurant by Giada in Scottsdale, AZ but unfortunately that was exactly our experience at Luna. The best part of our dining experience was our server and her assistants. Our server was very attentive and pleasant and our drinks and food were brought promptly. The bar staff were also fast and friendly. The restaurant is decorated lovely but unfortunately it was so loud, my husband and I couldn't hear each other talk without speaking very loudly, almost shouting. We understand restaurants are loud but this was over the top. Maybe some sound cushions would help.- The bacon wrapped dates were nice but the bacon was soggy and sauce overly sweet. - The sausage pizza crust was crispy on the outside but dough soggy in the middle. The flavor was good.- The scallop risotto was gummy and the scallops were cooked but could have been seared longer. I'm going to chalk this up to being a fairly new restaurant with opening bugs that will eventually be worked out. We will wait a few months and would like to give it another try.

Outstanding food and service. Menu is not robust but everything that's on there is very good. Lemon pasta is a must, spicy sausage pizza was crazy good and the focaccia bread is the best I've ever had. Our waitress was Sherrece...she was fantastic.