As the weather heats up in the Valley, the warmer months are the ideal time to get out of the kitchen and let someone else do the cooking. At Marcellino Ristorante, this summer guests can enjoy an Italian culinary adventure, along with dinner entertainment. The restaurant’s popular Summer Supper Special returns through September 7. For evening entertainment, the private dining room has been reserved every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings through September 4 for Dinner and a Movie. Additionally, live music will continue throughout the summer.

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Summer Supper Special, three-course prix fixe dinner

The Summer Supper Special is a three-course prix fixe dinner for only $49++ per person (limited to six per party), and it is available for dine-in service Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to close. The menu features a wide variety of sought-after decadent creations, including several starters, numerous entrees and a homemade dessert to finish.

Antipasto selections include the Caprese featuring imported fresh mozzarella, with sliced tomatoes, garden basil and extra virgin olive oil. The Insalata Organiche is a simple but refreshing salad of organic mixed field greens with aged balsamic dressing. The Cozze appetizer showcases fresh, succulent mussels sautéed with white wine, olive oil and garlic or spicy marinara.

For the secondo course, choose from one of Chef Marcellino’s award-winning, handcrafted pastas. Gnocchi Sorrentina are light and sumptuous, potato-pasta-parmigiano orbs topped with a fresh tomato sauce and dotted with melted mozzarella. Paccatelli is a short pasta in a hearty ragu of tomatoes, house-made sausage and fresh herbs. The Pollo Saporito features tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, in a light tomato sauce, served with oven roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. End the dinner on a sweet note with house made Tiramisu.

Dinner and a movie

On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m., enjoy a unique evening out with Dinner and a Movie in Marcellino Ristorante’s private dining room. A great date night, girl’s night or just for fun, up to 10 guests can dine on authentic Italian cuisine, while watching one of six award-winning films that have been selected for their beautiful settings in Italy. The use of the room is complimentary, but dinner service is required. Select from the regular menu, Chef’s nightly specials or Marcellino Ristorante’s three-course Summer Supper menu

Dinner and a Movie Schedule:

August 13; and September 4: “Roman Holiday”

August 14; and August 20: “Letters to Juliet”

August 21: “The Big Night”

August 27: “Only You”

August 28: “The Tourist”

September 3: “Under the Tuscan Sun”  

Live music low down

Marcellino Ristorante will continue to offer live music every Saturday evening from June-September. The line-up alternates between a variety of well-known, exceptional musicians performing smooth notes of Jazz, old time classics, contemporary hits, and adult R&B sounds, as well as solos by critically acclaimed opera tenor, Daniel Hendricks, who performs in Scottsdale exclusively at Marcellino Ristorante.

For more details, visit marcellinoristorante.com.