When someone is genuinely passionate about what they do, the results are magical.   From the moment you enter Marcellino Ristorante, you can feel how passionatly Chef Marcellino and his wife, Sima, feel about offering their guests an authentic and high quality Italian dining experience.

Marcellino crafts his dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create signature flavors while maintaining the integrity of true Italian cuisine.  The cuisine, along with the ambience, music, and European service, allow guests to experience the joy of living an Italian lifestyle.

We recommend starting with the Insalate di Pera, made with peppery watercress layered with pear slices and thin slices of Pecorino tossed in lemon dressing:

For the main course, you simply can’t go wrong with any of Marcellino’s hand crafted pastas.  Popular selections include Fettuccine Santa Lucia – a handmade pasta infused with the ink from the cuttle fish (very similar to squid) then sautéed with mussels, clams and calamari in a slightly spicy red sauce, served with half of a fresh Maine lobster in shell:

Paccatelli al Ragu di Salsiccia– a short hearty pasta with hearty ragu of tomato, homemade sausage and fresh herbs:

And the Scialatielli alle Vongol– a long, plump pasta sautéed with savory Italian broccoli di rape, Manila clams, olive oil, garlic, white wine and red pepper flakes:

If you’re not a pasta fan, fear not. Marcellino offers incredible meat dishes inlcuidng Lamb Chops al Balsamico– grilled and cloaked with a luxurious balsamic reduction:

And the Pollo Saporito– tender pieces of white meat chicken sautéed with mushrooms.

Marcellino’s menu also includes a small selection of incredible seafood dishes, such as Atlantic salmon- dusted with porcini flour, sautéed with leeks and impored porcini mushrooms in a cognac flambé, served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables:

For dessert, we recommend the Apple Galetta– a delicate puffed pastry layered with thinly sliced green apples, dusted with sugar, backed to a glazed crispiness, and served with warm Nocciola gelato.

Marcellino also offers “Lite Bites,” a delightful happy hour with specials on small plates and wines be the glass, from 4-6pm daily.

Marcellino Ristorante

7114 E Stenson Dr

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 990-9500