Double digit restaurant anniversary celebration in the Valley of Sun are uncommon to say the least. Make that a 20 year anniversary, in the same location, under the same owners, with the same chef and numerous original staff members, and you have the makings for a most unusual celebration. On October 13th Veneto Trattoria in Scottsdale celebrates this very special event. Susan and Roberto Rossi, founded Veneto Trattoria in 1997 in Hilton Village, at the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and McDonald Dr.

They envisioned an authentic trattoria, like the small neighborhood restaurants of Roberto’s native Veneto region, which are warm and friendly gathering spots in the community. The restaurant design incorporated decorative elements and photos from Venice, along with soft Italian colors. Their goal was to serve authentic Northern Italian cuisine typical of Venice and the Veneto region, prepared with fresh ingredients, lightly seasoned, the cuisine typical of the Mediterranean diet.