Cala Scottsdale

This signature restaurant nestled in the Hilton’s Senna House in Old Town is helmed by celebrity chef and Sanctuary alum Beau MacMillan. While he willingly handed over executive chef duties to Peter McQuaid, who followed him from Sanctuary, MacMillan’s stamp is all over the Mediterranean-inspired menu that flaunts farm-fresh cuisine with coastal panache. Start with a showstopping Flaming Saganaki or singular giant meatball before diving into fresh pastas or pizza. The Wagyu Bolognese is hearty and elegant; it can be made vegan with red lentils as the base, if you wish. And the za'atar roasted patty pan squash with cracked hazelnut dukkah is a side that amplifies any dish. The patio is packed on the weekends, but the bar at the center of the restaurant offers a great spot for people watching away from the crowd.