ALMA Is Opening at The Citadel This November, Right Next to Little Snitch
When does ALMA open at The Citadel in North Scottsdale? ALMA Scottsdale opens this November at The Citadel, on the corner of Pinnacle Peak and Pima Road, and is already taking reservations for its new Southwest steakhouse concept next door to Little Snitch.
If you live in North Scottsdale, you already know The Citadel. Tucked at Pinnacle Peak and Pima in the 85255, it has quietly become one of our favorite gathering spots, and it is about to get even better.
ALMA, the beloved Scottsdale restaurant known for its modern Mexican flavors and margaritas, is moving north. The restaurant closed its original Scottsdale Road location this year and is reopening this November at The Citadel, taking over the former Preston’s space right next to Little Snitch. Reservations for November are open now.
What to Expect at the New ALMA
This is not just a relocation. ALMA is arriving as ALMA Southwest Steakhouse, pairing the classic Alma favorites with new Southwest-inspired dishes and a lineup of premium steak cuts.
Two returning concepts make it even more fun:
- Copper Club, a late-night small bites bar upstairs at ALMA
- Barbwire, a western boutique for women
Between dinner downstairs, drinks upstairs, and a little shopping in between, this is shaping up to be a true destination evening without leaving the neighborhood.
A Great Fit Next to Little Snitch
ALMA joins Little Snitch, the charming coffee and brunch spot from Chef Sheila that North Scottsdale has embraced since day one. The two belong to the same local restaurant family behind Soul Cafe, Vic & Ola’s, and Pescada, so the quality pedigree speaks for itself.
Morning coffee and brunch at Little Snitch, steak dinner and late-night bites at ALMA. The Citadel corner of Pinnacle Peak just became a morning-to-midnight destination.
Why This Matters for North Scottsdale
Every new restaurant of this caliber adds to what makes North Scottsdale such a desirable place to live. Buyers relocating to communities near Pinnacle Peak, Troon, and Desert Highlands consistently ask us about walkable dining and local character, and The Citadel keeps delivering exactly that.
FAQ
Where is ALMA’s new location? ALMA is opening at The Citadel, 8700 E Pinnacle Peak Road in North Scottsdale (85255), at the northwest corner of Pinnacle Peak and Pima Road, next to Little Snitch.
Is ALMA taking reservations yet? Yes. ALMA is now taking dinner reservations for November through almascottsdale.com.
Is the menu the same as the old ALMA? Expect classic Alma favorites plus new Southwest-inspired flavors and premium steak cuts under the ALMA Southwest Steakhouse concept.
Thinking about making North Scottsdale home, or curious what your home near The Citadel is worth? The Luckys at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty live and work in this community. Call or text us at 480-390-5044.
