Luna By Giada
Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Restaurant in Scottsdale, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Luna By Giada is worth considering for a polished Scottsdale dinner when atmosphere matters more than a highly documented menu or formal tasting format. It is a better fit for date nights, birthdays, and stylish group dinners than for quiet business meals. Cross-shop Ocean 44 for a bigger splurge, Francine for a more established occasion feel, and Moxies - Scottsdale for an easier casual fallback.
About Luna By Giada
Luna By Giada is a Scottsdale restaurant with a smart casual dress code and evening-focused hours. If you are comparing it with other names such as Nobu or Ocean 44, keep the decision grounded in the basics: Luna By Giada opens at 3 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Book it for a Scottsdale night that wants a smart casual plan
A clear reason to consider Luna By Giada is timing. Its schedule works for late-afternoon plans, early evening reservations, and later weekend dinners, but it is not a lunch option. The smart casual dress code also makes it useful when the group wants a more put-together Scottsdale dinner without needing a highly formal plan.
For someone deciding whether to return, the practical move is to treat this as an evening restaurant. Monday through Thursday, the hours are 3–10 PM; Friday and Saturday run 3–11 PM; Sunday is 3–10 PM. That makes the restaurant easier to fit around early evening dining or later weekend plans than around midday meals.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Luna By Giada if the hours and smart casual dress code match the night you are planning. If the group is still deciding among other options, Francine, Roaring Fork, Moxies - Scottsdale, Ocean 44, and Nobu are natural names to compare, depending on availability and the kind of evening the table wants.
The practical verdict: choose Luna By Giada when a Scottsdale dinner plan benefits from a 3 PM opening, evening hours, and a smart casual setting. Do not plan on it for lunch given its schedule. For broader planning, use our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, then pair the meal with our full Scottsdale hotels guide, our full Scottsdale bars guide, our full Scottsdale wineries guide, or our full Scottsdale experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 4747 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lunabygiadascottsdale.com
- Phone
- +14809146829
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Luna By Giada lands squarely in Old Town Scottsdale’s street‑level dining circuit, presenting an elevated Italian‑American approach that reads modern and well‑considered. The restaurant is framed as a celebrity‑chef project that trades resort anonymity for a streetwise setting where locals and visitors meet. Menus skew toward ambitious, ingredient‑forward preparations rather than a casual trattoria tack, so the room feels polished without being overly formal. The result is a contemporary spin on classic Italian‑American flavors positioned to appeal to diners seeking a refined night out in Scottsdale’s North Goldwater Boulevard corridor.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination geared toward date nights and special occasions, and it also accommodates group dinners that want a more elevated meal. The copy emphasizes higher price points and a tested, considered menu, which makes dinner the natural focus for visits. Given its Old Town location and celebrity‑chef pedigree, the restaurant suits guests who are celebrating or who expect thoughtfully composed plates rather than quick casual fare. Reservations are advisable for peak times when the street‑level dining corridor fills with locals and visitors alike.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures highlighted for a clear sense of the kitchen’s strengths: the Lemon Spaghetti, Branzino and Crab Arancini are called out as standouts and are reliable starting points. Because the menu is rooted in the Italian‑American register and described as more ambitious than neighborhood trattoria fare, expect elevated takes on familiar dishes; ordering one of the featured proteins and a pasta gives a balanced sense of the restaurant’s technique and flavor profile. Look to the menu notes for seasonal ingredient highlights.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated high-energy atmosphere with open kitchen and elegant design.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lemon Spaghetti
- Branzino
- Crab Arancini
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4747 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Planning details
Location
4747 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Try Francine for a more established special-occasion dinner, especially if the group wants a polished room without chasing a louder scene. Choose Moxies - Scottsdale when the priority is an easier group meal with less pressure on the reservation.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Scottsdale
Against Ocean 44, Luna By Giada is the less steakhouse-coded choice. Pick Ocean 44 when the group wants a larger splurge signal and a seafood-and-steak format; pick Luna when the goal is a polished social dinner with less commitment to the classic power-dining script.
Francine is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more established occasion restaurant in Scottsdale. Nobu is the better choice when the room and brand recognition are the point, but it can feel like a bigger scene. Luna is better for a repeat Scottsdale diner who wants something dressed-up without making the night revolve around the reservation.
For easier, lower-pressure alternatives, Moxies - Scottsdale and Roaring Fork make more sense. Moxies is the practical group fallback; Roaring Fork is better when the group wants a warmer regional feel. Luna is the pick when ambiance and a current Scottsdale energy matter more than value hunting.
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Compare Luna By Giada
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Luna By Giada | Scottsdale | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Ocean 44 | Scottsdale | 2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants |
| Francine | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Nobu | Scottsdale | 2026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #85Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4492025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3822024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Moxies - Scottsdale | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Roaring Fork | Scottsdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luna By Giada good for a special occasion?
It can fit a Scottsdale evening plan if the smart casual dress code and dinner-focused hours match what you need. The schedule starts at 3 PM daily, with service until 10 PM most nights and until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Does Luna By Giada handle dietary restrictions?
Can Luna By Giada accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Luna By Giada?
Treat it as an evening-focused Scottsdale reservation. Luna By Giada opens at 3 PM every day, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to Luna By Giada?
Other names to compare include Ocean 44, Francine, Nobu, Roaring Fork, and Moxies - Scottsdale. Choose based on the time you want, the reservation you can get, and the style of evening your group prefers.
Is lunch or dinner better at Luna By Giada?
Dinner is the safer plan given the hours. Luna By Giada opens at 3 PM daily and runs through the evening, with Friday and Saturday service extending to 11 PM.
