Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen & Bar

Pleasant patio. Staff well versed and friendly. Liked: the Zinn braised ribs and gnocchi. The beef rib meat was thick tender. It was «fall apart» perfectly cooked. It was tasty, but needed more sauce that stuck to meat vs runny sauce given. The gnocchi was a little starchy filled with asiago cheese and spinach. The filling of gnocchi tasty. Not Liked: the risotto with artichoke tasted over cooked, starchy and uneventful. Deserts are made elsewhere and topped with inexpensive whip cream. The fig mule drink was not all that. Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain

Zoran Klisara is one incredible and gracious host. We were served by an amazing young lady Katie B. who took care of our every dining need. Her recommendation of pancetta wrapped prawns as an appetizer was right on the money. Our entrées of short ribs, halibut and salmon were impeccably prepared. Of course we had to try their desserts which were beyond delicious. Chocolate mouse cake, tiramisu, and caramel cheesecake were amazing. We love Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen and highly recommend this location for the very best in a dining experience.

One of the better meals I’ve had in Scottsdale. Service was good. Flavor was there. Do yourself a favor and split the bacon wrapped prawns with your date and ask for an extra shrimp so you both get 2. I’d skip the scallop entrée although the gnocchi are good. I’d definitely have the Amatricianna or anything off the pasta menu. We saw a few of those dishes come out and they all looked delicious. Dessert was really good. We had the Limoncello sorbet and the cheesecake. The double espresso is rocket fuel too, and wakes you up for the ride home. I’ll definitely be back.

I have been in Tommy’s several times with my friends for lunch.
The food is delicious and not so expensive at lunch times.
The waiters are really nice. I recommand this place.

Unfortunately Unilocal steered me wrong on this one as our dinner was only ok.
Food: 2.5, Atmosphere: 3.5, Service: 4
Cost to worth it rating: 3 (entrees around $ 20)
Return worthiness: maybe for a drink at the bar
Highlights:
— Bread: delicious slices that were crispy on the outside and warm, soft, and a tad bit sweet on the inside. 5 stars
— Raviolis: special app was pretty good with a nice cream sauce to dip the bread in. 4 stars
— Cocktail: fig vodka mule. Interesting twist and a solid mule.
— Late dining: took reservations up until 10pm
Midlights:
— Live string band was cool to have but it got really loud in the dining area
— Bolognese: nice flavor but not a lot of meat. 3 stars
— Service: girl seemed nice but service was a bit awkward which was unexpected for a nicer place
Lowlights:
— Seabass: way too oily and mooshy texture. Spinach was also overly oily so it was hard to eat. Very disappointing. Assume it had to be sitting too long or something since other reviewers raved about it. 1.5 star
Food was a letdown so wouldn’t recommend it.

Exceptional food and excellent pricing. Don’t understand why it does not get more customers.

AMAZEBALLS, AWESOME SAUCE, etc.!! This spot is truly a culinary delight. I had the Limoncello Martini… to live for, the Beet Salad… to die for, and the Pork Scallopini… to be resurrected for.

A very tasteful restaurant at an equally fantastic location but the unapologetic service and inconsistent quality of food make this place just about Average.
We were here for a late lunch and the place was not very crowded, we got the table in the corner overlooking the street. The bartender came to get our order for drinks and we asked what premium scotch do they have? To our horror he pointed his finger in the direction of the bar and asked us to choose. Just to be clear we were not seated at the bar and we had to strain our eyes to read the labels on the bottle.
The server who came to get our lunch order was a grumpy man who was probably having a bad day.
We ordered Hazelnut Risotto (Mushrooms, Shallots, Truffle &Toasted Hazelnuts).
portobello Mushroom sandwich (Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Herb Mayo, Basil Pesto and goat Cheese Served with house Salad).
The food was just average nothing exciting also it was quite annoying as the same guy started setting other tables next to ours for dinner service, dropping silverware without any apologies. My Limoncello martini was good which i spilled just before getting the check (that was the only time he did smile).
In totality this was anything but a Pleasant Experience.
Cheers!

First time at this restaurant the service was top-​notch the food was amazing love the ambience great location. I had the seared salmon with baby green salad and everything was cooked perfection. Also tried a chefs board and that was very well prepared and delicious.

One of the best Italian tastes in the valley. Eggplant Torta and Tiramisu are to die for! Exemplary customer service-​I had my doubts about Tommy Vs being a kid friendly restaurant but you surprised me pleasantly with the warmth with which not just us but also the kids were treated, or ‘spoiled’ I must say. Thank you. We’ll certainly be back for the next big occasion.

This is a very good Restraunt but is never more than ¼ full when we dine there. The service is good, but not great, but the food is very good. We started with a garlic shrimp appetizer and had to dip the bread in the broth just to taste every last bit. The Caesar salad was ok. The Veal Milanese was exception and my wife loves her chicken piccata. More people need to hit this restaurant so they stay strong.

This restaurant was one of the best I had eaten in while visiting Scottsdale. The date was 12÷10÷15, and our server helped the party of (4) from out of town in the outside seating area (even attempted 10x to get then small heater to work, it did!)
Food presentation was as great as it tasted. The waiter’s suggestions for meals didn’t seem forced on us, but helpful suggestions about what they do strongly at the facility. The eggplant dish was amazing, balanced w the ravioli flavored in a different colored sauce and tapered in an almost yin-​yang patten to blend the two items together.
The staff was way past accommodating about the separate checks, as we each had to write off for our jobs.
Owners: if you’re reading this you have great staff. Especially ours from the night of ¹²⁄₁₀ that helped the Alaska-​Baltimore m-​NY table! Thanks

Had dinner here this past Monday (¹¹⁄₂₃) with some of my staff members to celebrate my boss’s Birthday. I couldn’t get the server’s name, but she had long dark hair tied in a pony tail and has what most people would consider an unhappy face. Absolutely an unpleasant gal to even talk to. The moment you responded back to an attitude that was given, she tried to pull that reverse psychology role and make it seem like… «I’m sorry but I have no idea what you are talking about»
At the beginning of service, my boyfriend and I had simply asked and requested for our meal to be on a separate check as we felt it was uncomfortable to have the Birthday man pay for our dinner. Just a simple request… She had said Gary (my boss) had already pre-​authorized his card and she cannot do that. What is this… A club? We had asked and simply requested something as simply as that and she challenged every single bit of it. Finally said she would, and needless to say she came back at the end of dinner and said she couldn’t do it because her boss told her she couldn’t. What planet do you live on when someone ask you, «please put my dinner on a separate tab because today is the boss’s birthday, and we do not feel completely comfortable with him taking care of our meal.»
I totally get that my boss wants to take care of our staff, but when another person or I should say two people show up to surprise and wish him a happy birthday, it is uncomfortable and awkward that he ends up paying for our meal. I’m extremely disappointed that something as simple as that was challenged. She made it so much more difficult than it had to be… Come on girl… This isn’t rocket science!
I think a lot of people lack the understanding of human communication, and maybe I should’ve signed for her. Worst part is, the manager/​owner Zorn never even touched the table. For as dead of a place it was you would’ve at least thought the owner would come over to greet and check on one of the only tables that gave him business that evening. This is suppose to be a quality restaurant with quality service. I give Monday night’s visit an, eh!
Tommy V’s might be a good-​looking restaurant but it is slowly declining for sure. Nothing good going on here! Drive a little further up North to Local Bistro and see the difference in Service and food. That place is on point!

I was disappointed with the food, based on some of the earlier reviews I have read. I’m in the fishing business and know my fish. So I ordered «Sea Bass» expecting a rich moist fish that would almost melt in your mouth. But instead, I got an overcooked white fish that had the texture of an over cooked halibut filet. I wasn’t certain, but it could have been halibut, which is not the best fish in the world. Because Sea Bass is a lot like sablefish (blackcod) and has a high oil content, it should have been moist and wonderful. This was a real disappointment.
My friends had the bouillabaisse fish stew and it was OK, but not exceptional tasting. It could have been prepared with a little more garlic, and a ting of saffron to flavor it up a bit.
The service was so, so and we had to keep asking for the water to be refilled. Which was strange, because the restaurant was maybe 60% full for a Friday night.
Nice atmosphere and the music was nice playing in the background.

I’ve been here a few times, but each time I go I seem to enjoy it less. Last time I was there, I ordered the mussels and they were extremely over cooked and a very salty broth. My husband got the pasta trio and didn’t like that there was no separation between them and that the sauces all ran together. There was so nothing impressive about any of the the three pastas. They were fresh, but very mediocre. Considering the price point and location, I expect more from Tommy V’s.
I am not sure if we will be going back here unfortunately, which is disappointing as it used to be a very good experience.

Probably one of the best values in Scottsdale. There are many places that are good to eat but the prices are so inflated that the value may not justify the visit.
Tommy Vs is great tasting italian food without breaking the bank.
I’ve even met the owner Zoron on multiple occassions and he’s a very hands on and involved owner.
For lunch, their grilled beef tenderloin salad is best fare for eating with guests, coworkers, or if you decide to entertain clients. The perfect balance between fresh salad and juicy steak.
The Fettucuni Bolognese is also another great dish with made from scratch sauces.
I’ve been going here for over a year with my family, friends, and clients and have never been disappointed once. Oveall just a great place.

I am getting pretty selective as to where I bestow five stars, and Tommy V’s did not have that Wow! factor that I usually want to see. But it got straight A’s in almost everything else.
Located in downtown Scottsdale, Tommy V’s is a modern space with not much of an Italian look. But it is bright, clean, not too noisy, comfortable and has a pretty good view for an «urban» kitchen. The service was perfect — quick, friendly, but not overbearing.
Everything we ate was at least pretty good, and the Pappardelle and the Cannoli were excellent.
But without anything to make you jump up and down with glee, Tommy V’s also had to score well on value to justify the top rating. And it did. For the area (note qualification), it is quite reasonably priced, including even the drinks.
HINT: I hear it has a great happy hour, but we missed that.
HINT: Parking may be a bit tough in season on weekends.

Tommy V’s was located directly across the street from the hotel my husband and I recently stayed in during our visit to Scottsdale. After walking by the establishment nearly 10 times, we finally stopped to check out the menu on our last day in town. What?! An Italian restaurant just steps away from us the entire trip? We instantly knew what we were having for dinner that night and booked a reservation right then and there.
The restaurant itself is very pretty. It’s sleek and modern with a large outdoor patio and floor-​to-​ceiling windows to enjoy the view from every seat inside. Tommy V’s takes pride in their service, food, and fine wines.
My husband’s favorite Italian dish is chicken parmesan, so it was a no brainer that he wanted it the moment he saw it listed on the menu. His entrée came with a side of pasta and a vegetable medley. It was good, but mine was better. ;) Upon recommendation from our server, I went with the chilean sea bass. It was topped with a light lemon wine sauce and served with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach. I’m so glad I listened to our smart server and got this! Now it’s your turn to take MY suggestion and order this dish the next time you visit Tommy V’s. You’ll thank me later…

We’ve come here a few times and have been struck by how uneven our meals and food have been.
This is a blended rating of just under three stars.
Our visit this past Sunday was at best a two, with my other family members arguing for a one star. But our others visits have been closer to a four, so… they can write their own review. LOL
But seriously, all of us didn’t feel so well afterwards and the food was in a word… Bland. Heck, I added salt to both my Carpaccio and Scallops (photos), and I don’t salt anything!
Maybe the Chef had the night off, but this was a disappointment to all of us. So sorry, we’ll take a pass for the time being on coming back. Though I really did enjoyed the black Sambuca. Hmmm

Fantastic experience fro late lunch and we will be back fro dinner next time in Scottsdale.
Friendly attentive staff, awesome food– had the Spaghetti Bolognese and the short rib grilled cheese that is to die for. Great bread and dipping oil/​balsamic vinegar mix.
bonus was Peroni and Sonoma Cutrer by glass on the menu.
Special thanks to our waiter who gave me bag with ice for my shin (just hiked about 7 hours in past two days) so really appreciate it!