Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Restaurant in Scottsdale, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical North Scottsdale Italian choice for casual dinners, flexible groups, and later weekend plans. Book it for ease and familiar Italian ordering, not for a chef-led splurge or highly structured dining format.
About Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale
For Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale, the planning details are direct: it is in Scottsdale, the dress code is smart casual, and the posted hours begin at 11 AM daily. Service is listed until 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Plan around the confirmed basics rather than assumptions about menu format, seating style, bar program, chef background, awards, or special services. For a broader scan before committing, our full Scottsdale restaurants guide is the better starting point.
A flexible Scottsdale choice for later plans
The useful angle is timing. Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale is open daily from 11 AM, with later posted closing times on Friday and Saturday than on the rest of the week. That makes it a practical option to consider when a Scottsdale plan may shift later in the evening.
If you are comparing nearby dining options, you can also look at Local Bistro, Pure Sushi, Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale, Blue Agave Mexican Cantina, and Trevors, depending on the kind of meal you want.
Who should consider it, and who should keep looking
Consider this when the confirmed details fit your plan: a Scottsdale venue with smart casual dress and daily hours starting at 11 AM. It is especially worth considering if the Friday or Saturday 10 PM closing time is useful for your schedule.
Keep looking if you need specifics such as menu details, dietary accommodations, takeout or delivery, bar seating, private dining, awards, prices, or a particular service format. For trip planning around the meal, the adjacent guides may help: our full Scottsdale hotels guide and our full Scottsdale bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 20831 N Scottsdale Rd #117, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- parmaitalianaz.com
- Phone
- +14802929900
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Parma Italian Roots lands as a measured, intentional suburban Italian that aims to bridge neighborhood comfort and regional specificity. The copy frames the restaurant against large-format steakhouses and hotel dining rooms, signaling that it aspires to something more focused: dishes and provenance tied to Emilia‑Romagna. The piece emphasizes a contemporary approach to occasion dining — moving away from overt formality toward a relaxed yet deliberate presentation — which positions Parma as sophisticated without being stiff. Serious diners are primed to evaluate whether the kitchen truly delivers on the regional promise behind the name.
Best For
Parma suits diners looking for an elevated suburban occasion: date nights, business dinners, and weekend brunches all fit easily into its remit. The menu and editorial framing steer it toward groups who expect thoughtfully composed Italian cooking rather than generic red-sauce fare, so it works well for small celebrations or meetings where the meal matters. Because the restaurant is presented as occupying a middle ground between neighborhood trattoria and more provenance-driven Italian concepts, it appeals to guests who want familiar comforts with sharper regional intent.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the preparations that signal the kitchen’s commitment to Italian tradition and technique. The Pappardelle Bolognese is a clear marker of the Emilia‑Romagna influence the name promises, while the Grilled Spanish Octopus showcases the kitchen’s seafood and char techniques. Start with the Baked to Order Focaccia to get a sense of house bread and seasoning. Given the editorial emphasis on regional specificity, prioritize dishes that reference classic preparations and provenance; those plates will best reveal whether Parma fulfills its stated roots.
Venue details
Ambiance
Buzzy yet laid-back atmosphere with moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pappardelle Bolognese
- Grilled Spanish Octopus
- Baked to Order Focaccia
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20831 N Scottsdale Rd #117, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Planning details
Location
20831 N Scottsdale Rd #117, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Local Bistro, Notable alternative
- Pure Sushi, Notable alternative
- Blue Agave Mexican Cantina, Notable alternative
- Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale, Notable alternative
- Trevors, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Local Bistro, Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale is the safer pick when the table wants Italian familiarity and an easier group consensus. Local Bistro is the better cross-shop if the group wants a broader bistro-style brief rather than committing to Italian.
Compared with Pure Sushi, this is the easier choice for mixed diners who may not all want sushi. Pure Sushi makes more sense when the meal is built around fish, counter-style ordering, or a lighter dinner. For a louder, cuisine-specific night, Blue Agave Mexican Cantina shifts the decision toward Mexican food and a more casual cantina mood.
Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale is the better fit for diners who want a meat-heavy, fixed-format Brazilian steakhouse experience. Trevors is the cross-shop when the group wants a more bar-adjacent or social-night feel. For the easiest Italian default in this set, Parma is the practical call.
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Compare Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Local Bistro | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Pure Sushi | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Blue Agave Mexican Cantina | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Trevors | Phoenix | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parma Italian Roots - Scottsdale known for?
It is known for its Scottsdale location, smart casual dress code, and daily posted hours starting at 11 AM.
