Virtu has been our favorite, "go-to" place for special occasions. Alas, no longer. The atmosphere has changed from warm/friendly to snotty attitude. On our last visit, the waiter was condensing in up-selling, almost lecturing us on "what most people order." The funniest thing is the restaurant tables are not large enough to accommodate sharing dishes.
The menu has always been limited, but has shifted to the exotic (rabbit? quail?) and extreme (40 oz steak for two people...most restaurants in Scottsdale offer an 8 or 10 oz filet...Virtu sells 20 oz per person!). Until recently, Virtu had no real salad selection on their menu and NO vegetable options.
On the positive, the quality of the food we ordered was just as good as in the past. Unfortunately, the "new" attitude detracted tremendously and we won't return. I think the celebrity of a James Beard nomination has gone to everyone's head at Virtu. Very sad!