Cult-Favorite Restaurant il Bracco Opening Scottsdale Locale

The upscale, Texas-based Italian restaurant il Bracco—renowned for its buzzy atmosphere and loyal following—will open in Scottsdale at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane in late 2025.

Construction began this week on the 5,000-square-foot locale and its 950-square-foot patio.

il Bracco. Courtesy il Bracco

The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner, with refined menus of Italian favorites, including house-made pastas, breads, and desserts, along with fresh fish and prime meats butchered in-house daily. Standouts include The Combo sandwich with thinly sliced Italian charcuterie, fresh mozzarella, LTO, cherry pepper spread and a drizzle of oil and vinegar; the Spicy Gemelli featuring fresh house-made noodles in a spicy vodka sauce; Chicken Piccata with lemony chicken, capers and paired with a kale salad; and signature cocktail The Bracco (“hound” in Italian), a frozen twist on the Greyhound made with Aperol and freshly squeezed grapefruit.

“Expanding to Scottsdale marks a major milestone for us. il Bracco was our first concept and taking it beyond our home state is both a proud and momentous step,” says Western Addition Restaurant Group CEO Robert Quick. “We selected Scottsdale for its dynamic dining scene and vibrant community that values quality and innovation. We look forward to introducing the restaurant to a new audience and having them discover what has made it a much-loved neighborhood staple in Texas. Our commitment to quality and consistency, exceptional made-from-scratch dishes and the welcoming atmosphere we’ve cultivated over the years define the il Bracco experience.”

il Bracco. Courtesy il Bracco

Western Addition Restaurant Group is a multi-concept hospitality group helmed by Quick and Matt Gottlieb. This Scottsdale expansion brings the total of il Bracco restaurants to three—the other locations are in Dallas and Houston.

“Scottsdale is a natural fit for us, perfectly aligning with il Bracco’s energy,” says Gottlieb, chief operating officer. “Our guests in Texas know us for our commitment to quality, freshness and over-the-top hospitality. Our menu highlights both tradition and creativity, featuring a mix of our favorite Italian dishes, iconic Italian-American classics and our own innovations which gives everyone options to crave for lunch or dinner every day. Every detail in the restaurant has been designed to make this a place that draws people in and keeps them coming back.”

6160 N. Scottsdale Road, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253