Virtù Honest Craft
Day 1: 5-Course Globally Inspired Tasting Series
This exceptional eatery in Old Town Scottsdale jumped right onto Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America” List when it opened in 2013 and was a 2014 Semi-Finalist for a James Beard “Best New Restaurant” citation. Keeping things fresh, it received Wine Spectator’s 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 “Awards of Excellence.” Eater has also named Virtù Honest Craft to its list of “38 Essential Restaurants in Phoenix.” Chef/Owner Gio Osso, whose Pizzeria Virtù is another Old Town institution, delights diners with a menu that features such distinctive fare as maiale (porcini-dusted pork rib chop with peppers, onions, potatoes, and marsala), anatra (smoked duck, miso cashew puree, roasted grapes, and grilled rapini) and capesante (scallops, lentil, and roasted green chile butter). Gorgeous desserts too, like butterscotch budino and pineapple olive oil cake with dark rum gelato and pineapple anglaise. “Irresistible,” raves Phoenix Magazine, but why resist? Join us as we sample Chef Osso’s creations and hear what he has to say about the glories of Italian cuisine.
About the Host:
Gio Osso
Chef/Owner
Chef Gio Osso is a long-time Phoenix area favorite, having cooked in countless Award-Winning local kitchens before fulfilling his life-long dream of opening a restaurant of his own in 2013 with Virtù Honest Craft. A New York Culinary/Culinary Institute of America graduate, he is also the culinary force behind Pizzeria Virtù.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Crudo
bluefin tuna crudo, liquirizia brûlée, fennel pine nut crunch, shaved shallot insalata, dried mandarin
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Polpo
charred spanish octopus, lemon ceci, calabrian chili butter, rucola
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Timballo
crispy crêpe, duck confit, wild mushroom, feta & spinach, black garlic béchamel
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Manzo
umami dusted ny strip, caramelized cipolline & potato, marsala demi, crispy leek
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Cioccolato
chocolate sticky toffee cake, salted caramel gelato, toffee drizzle
Virtù Honest Craft
3701 N Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
