HISTORY

Cowboy Ciao - what were we thinking in 1997 when we christened our first independent venture? But for every guest disappointed we were not a boutique selling Italian-designed Western wear, another dozen delighted to discover a restaurant with inventive fare and a whimsical bent.

Cowboy Ciao began with a vision of an Old West roadhouse, where both ranch hand and city lady would be welcomed and feel comfortable; where a weary traveler could find a satisfying meal served with genuine hospitality and a bit of theatrical flair. As the flagship dining experience by Spaghetti Western Productions, Cowboy Ciao's aim is simple and true: to thrill each and every guest, every visit, with an entertaining, memorable experience.

CHEFS

Cowboy Ciao features Modern American food with global influences. Bold flavors are balanced to pair with our award-winning list of wines offered by the glass, bottle and tasting flight.

Chef Bernie Kantak [read full bio]

Chef Tracy Dempsey [read full bio]

AMBIENCE

order Baroque style welcomes guests with a lively, colorful, dramatically lit space – one reviewer called it Addams Family meets Old West bordello... go figure! Cory Golab of Cal Designs (hyperlink to Cory's e-mail address) created a marriage of Italy (crumbling stucco, deep jewel tones, gold leaf) and the Old West (repurposed barn wood, old rusted iron) enlivened by a touch of camp (cherubs, Mardi Gras beads, black & white photos of Western stars and 1940's cowgirls in fringed hot pants).

LOCATION & HOURS

lunch: every day from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
dinner: nightly from 5 to 10 pm (11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays)
address: 7133 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale AZ 85251

Cowboy Ciao is located in downtown Scottsdale, part of the dynamic SouthBridge urban village along the historic Arizona canal, just South of Camelback & Scottsdale Roads. Look for a curved building at the very corner of Stetson Drive & 6th Avenue. Valet parking is available in both the Clock Tower parking lot on the opposite corner and the Stetson Plaza parking lot behind us. There is free parking on the streets nearby or the underground parking garage at SouthBridge.