A good neighborhood spot, Uncle Sal's is tucked quietly away next to Staples and a UPS Store. Ha! Inside, you've got your basic Italian restaurant requirements; homey decór with green and white checkered tablecloths and tongue-in-cheek mafia paraphernalia.
Beware of Friday and Saturday nights - they can get quite busy with the local crowd. With a small party, you can sometimes bypass long wait times by sneaking into the bar, where it's open seating.
I've found the food to be quite delicious and the service is usually good, maybe a bit on the slower side when they're busy. And yes, many of the diners are snowbirds and "active adults," but that's part of the fun.
If you live in Scottsdale and want a good Italian meal that's as good as Maggiano's but close-to Olive Garden pricing, this is your spot.