Veneto Trattoria

My fiancé and I happened across Veneto Trattoria the other day and cannot believe we haven't made it here sooner. With one visit this has become my new favorite place to eat. First and foremost our waiter, Will, was phenomenal. It was clear that he takes immense pride in his work. He was attentive without being overbearing. He was well-versed in the menu and throughly answered any questions we had. The food... Incredible. My fiancé said he didn't want to tell me how good it was -- but the bread was delicious (I can't have gluten). He ordered and thoroughly enjoyed the Orecchiette Salsiccia e Broccolini. I ordered the gluten-free version of the Tagliatelle Tirolesi. Oh. My. Goodness. It was divine. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I cannot wait for an excuse to go back! For dessert we finished off with the flourless chocolate cake. I love chocolate and this hit the spot. Very chocolatey but not too sweet. So glad we stumbled upon Veneto Trattoria the other night!!

My stepfather, who is Italian and from the Venetian region, said this was his favorite meal outside of Italy in the 25 years since he left. He was ecstatic to find some of his favorite dishes and drinks here that he had never seen on a menu in the US. He raved throughout the meal about how authentic everything was, and was so happy to speak Italian with the staff. This is truly a wonderful family-run business with many of the staff who have been here since 25 years ago when they first opened. The chef has been at this restaurant for 25 years! Truly incredible and we completely forgot we were in Arizona. My stepfather loved it so much he is talking about flying to Arizona again with some of his Venetian friends from Texas just so they can have dinner here together. It seems like we're going back again tonight after going there yesterday because he loved it so much and there are still tons of amazing dishes on the menu to enjoy. Food was hearty and delightful while not at all greasy or heavy or bloating. Best bolognese and gluten free pasta I've ever had, and the desserts were phenomenal. My stepfather is never impressed with Italian food in the US but he thought the linguine with clams in white sauce was extraordinary. The menu clearly indicates what dishes are gluten free and there are many options. All of the seafood is incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked. The service is so warm and friendly. Such an incredible gem. There was ample seating outside and I highly recommend the outdoor seating (no wait time, warm, lovely lighting, no mosquitos). We got to really enjoy talking with the meal and did not feel rushed whatsoever, which made the experience so much more wonderful (I think we were there for over 2 hours!). The place seemed to be full of regulars, people who had actually visited Italy, based on the guests' interactions with the staff. If you want authentic Venetian cuisine at a quality family-run restaurant (by people from the region), do not miss this wonderful place! Restaurants of this quality and intimate feeling are hard to find these days ... but no wonder they have managed to thrive all these years and through the pandemic - they are truly outstanding.