La Locanda Italian Bistro – Italian
La Locanda Italian Bistro captures the spirit of a welcoming neighborhood gathering spot, where the vibrant colors of creamy buffalo mozzarella and paper-thin beef carpaccio invite guests to linger over shared plates. The air carries the enticing aroma of sizzling spicy mussels and savory sausage and peppers, perfectly complemented by the crunch of golden calamari and bright, crisp salads. It is a place where traditional Italian hospitality meets modern bistro charm, turning every meal into a warm celebration of bold flavors and timeless recipes.
6830 East 5th Avenue, Scottsdale AZ 85251 https://lalocandaaz.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality and impressive freshness, highlighting how every dish consistently exceeds expectations. Guests frequently praise the accommodating service and comfortable setting, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a celebrated addition to the neighborhood for both new and returning visitors.
Menu
Appetizers and Salads
- Sausage & Peppers - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Pomodoro sauce, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mussels - $16: Green and black mussels, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Mozzarella - $19: Prosciutto, chili marmalade, crostini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Chopped romaine heart, egg, house croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $13: Blue cheese crumbles & dressing, egg, tomato, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $12: Mixed greens, carrots, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Carpaccio - $19: Arugula, avocado, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Traditional Bruschetta - $12: Tomato, basil, grana, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Salmon Toast - $18: Smoked salmon, red onion, capers, avocado, arugula Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Baby Spinach Salad - $15: Feta cheese, strawberries, toasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette
- Beet Salad - $13: Roasted beets, goat cheese crema, poppy seed dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chopped Salad - $15: Tomato, bacon, red onion, avocado, egg, blue cheese, dijon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein
Pasta and Risotto
- Seafood Linguine - $35: Mussels, scallops, salmon, shrimp, calamari, calabrian chili tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Penne alla Russa - $25: Smoked salmon, asparagus, vodka sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Porcini Risotto - $23: Saffron risotto, creamy porcini sauce, truffle oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Linguini Arrabiata - $28: Shrimp, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fettucini - $24: Cream sauce, chicken, fried onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $24: Pork and veal bolognese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $27: Homemade gnocchi, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Ravioli - $22: Pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Pesto - $24: Chicken, sun-dried tomato, pesto cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Carbonara - $23: Brussel sprout, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Osso Buco - $45: Braised veal shank prepared Milanese style, risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $28: Mashed potato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $28: Mashed potato, daily vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $28: Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, heirloom sauce, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Special: Daily dish special Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $47: Peppercorn sauce, mashed potato, daily vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Piccata - $33: Lemon, capers, daily vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Scallopine - $35: Choice of preparation: gorgonzola sauce, marsala sauce, parmesan, or picatta sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallop Risotto - $33: Carbonara style, scallops, pancetta, peas, balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Garlic Bread Basket - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggies - $14: Seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Traditional Tiramisu - $10: Marsala sweet, mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, and espresso coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $11: House berries collie and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato or Sorbet - $9: Local organic gelato and sorbet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Panna Cotta - $8: Eggless custard, Madagascar vanilla bean, choice of strawberry or caramel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cheesecake - $9: Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Beverages
- Goose Island IPA - $6
- Peroni - $6
- Bellinitini - $15: Vodka, peach schnapps, peach nectar, topped with champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Italian Sangria - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Limoncello Margarita - $13: Limoncello, silver tequila, Damiana, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
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