Think Twice!!!!
Based on what I personally observed and what my server told me, I left wondering whether ownership and management really understand what it takes to run a successful restaurant.
Food handling: My server told me seafood, meat, and poultry are frozen and defrosted as needed. If food is actually being left out for hours to defrost, that raises serious food-safety concerns and should be verified by the health department before calling it a violation.
Flies: Multiple flies were visible inside the dining room. 🪰 Would you invite friends over if your kitchen had flies everywhere?
Furniture: Tables and chairs showed noticeable damage. For an upscale Italian restaurant, that’s hard to overlook.
Table assignments: My server claimed newer employees receive fewer tables while senior “strong” servers get priority. He also alleged favoritism involving the hostess and her boyfriend. I can’t independently verify those claims, but they were concerning.
Employee morale: My conversation with him left me genuinely feeling sorry for him.
At some point, you have to ask:
Are the owners and managers actually managing the restaurant or simply watching it operate?
A successful restaurant requires fresh food, cleanliness, fair leadership, motivated employees, and consistent hospitality.
If those fundamentals are missing, the problem may not be the customers, the economy, or Scottsdale
it may be the people running the restaurant.
JG
Jorge Goudart
Aug 7, 2026
Um pedacinho da Itália no coração de Alicante.
O Spiga fica no charmoso centro histĂłrico de Alicante e traz uma proposta italiana com raĂzes venezianas. O ambiente Ă© muito agradável, especialmente Ă noite, com mesas na rua e bastante movimento ao redor.
Fomos em famĂlia e experimentamos o Ravioli Carne Brasata, Spaghetti Carbonara e Gnocchi Gamberi e Zucchine. Tudo muito saboroso, bem apresentado e com boas porções.
Ótima experiência, bom atendimento e uma localização que deixa o jantar ainda mais especial. Um pouco de Veneza em plena Alicante. Vale a visita!
DP
Dustin Parker
Jul 22, 2026
If you don't eat here you are making the biggest mistake possible!! I have been here twice now and both times the dishes are out of this world! Dolphin Pools dinner event was amazing thank you Gabriel and the Spiga team for a truly memorable evening!!
TW
Tony Wilson
Jul 22, 2026
Food was top-tier. Our server, Gabriel, always provides top-shelf service. Always a great experience. Thank you.
HS
Hayden Satterlund
Jul 20, 2026
Cy delivered truly exceptional service. The pasta and Tuscan Cabernet that he recommended was outstanding, at a reasonable price!!
Every course was perfectly timed, there was no empty glass left on our table & he was courteous nice and very helpful.
Cy told us while removing our plates "he makes me happy to make you happy"
We really appreciated his service.
If you're dining at Spiga, ask for Cy!