50 Best Italian Restaurants in Tucson

“Great local place with excellent food. Most importantly, they show a sense of connection with the community. Recently had their food when they donated to a local school. I could taste the appreciation for our community in every dish they provided. #SupportLocal“

“Great Pizza, Great service and just the best compliment to the liquid fair at the Hop Shop! Man I am a happy camper!“

“Have had nothing but absolute deliciousness from this place. Pasta, salads, sandwiches and the garlic aioli fries are to die for. Go! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great atmosphere, varied menu, and excellent service. All four of us LOVED our entree selections. Can't wait to go back and try something different.“

“Fantastic! There were 4 of us, everyone had a different meal, and everyone loved it. I had the rack of lamb and my wife had the pork shank pasta, they were both amazing and the prices seemed quite low to me for the quality of food.“

“Service was great, food was incredible! Had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken; the sauce is made to order. Perfect! Husband had the spinach dip green chili chicken calzone, which was incredible as well. Caprese appetizer was great, as were the desserts we had. Overall excellent experience. My new favorite restaurant in Tucson!“

“Proposed to my fiancée at this beautiful establishment. Service was incredible and the place has a great ambiance. The food was delicious! Our go to restaurant 🫶🏾 Also, thank you so much to the owners for sending a bottle of champagne over to our table!“

“The food is amazing. Best Italian since I moved to AZ from NY 30 years ago. I drive from Sierra Vista just to eat here...😁“

“Enjoyed the cozy environment and the love the food. I will be going back.“

“Insane fusion and taste. I’ve ordered a lot of different things off their menu and all the pizzas are bomb. The real deal and nothing like it. We go sit down or order pickup. Had many people try it too.They never miss 🎯“

“The food's great, and Julio's service is awesome. The food's usually good, but the service can be hit or miss. Julio's served us before, and he's always quick, friendly, and on top of things. The unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks were delicious. Thanks for a great time!“

“This is authentic Italian food. The owner is from Italy, she is a delightful and amazing lady. The servers are attentive, making sure your food is as expected. There is inside and patio seating with a beautiful view of the mountains. When we are showing off Tucson to our friends, this restaurant is always on our list.“

“Had dinner with friends Trattoria Pina on Saturday evening, such a wonderful place. Food was extraordinary and service could not be better. Thanks to the entire staff. we'll be back soon. Loved the Risotto!“

“Food Server, REDANA, was Excellent. Delicious Calamari. Excellent Veal Parmigiana with homemade Pasta. Sauce was great. And Cannoli was fresh and tasty. We are from NYC. We have eaten in Little Italy. Your food is worthy of being served on Mulberry Street. Five Stars... PS After we finished my Birthday dinner, I played Billy Joel's song "Scene from an Italian Restaurant" while awaiting the Check. And the red and white checkered table cloths are a Great touch. They remind me of Louie's Restaurant in the Godfather movie.“

“The pizza is delicious, consistent, and the service for delivery is great. I am actually in the middle of moving and asked if they delivered to my new address and was very pleased they do. The price is excellent for the product they serve. Nobody is left hungry. Their pizza is packed with flavor and ingredients. Fresco Pizzeria is the standard by which I judge all other pizza companies.“

“I was hungry the other day and not sure what I wanted to eat. Did the Ole Google food near me. I happened upon Pasta La Vista, looked at the menu and made an order. As I was placing the order on the website and I really couldn't believe the prices. I told myself there is no chance this will be good but for these prices who cares. I showed up when they said my order would be ready and sure enough it was already bagged up in their pickup area. The employees were super nice. I got home open the bag and was shocked at the portion size. At this point I was positive this food would be barely edible. Boy was I WRONG! The Lasagna was so good I ate the entire portion, it really is enough for two people. I do have to admit that I had a bit of a stomach ache after I ate but, that was fault. The food was so good I ate to fast and a bit to much. I have told multiple people about this place and can't recommend it enough!!!!“

“My husband, daughter and I tried dinner here for the first time last night and were not disappointed! The atmosphere was very casual and the service and food were both amazing! We had the bruschetta, carbonara, pollo parm and finished off with a slice of cheesecake! I love that they brought the dessert selection out on a tray so you can see everything that’s available before choosing. The visual of the actual food sometimes sways you and makes all the difference! We will be back for sure and I can’t wait to try something new!“

“Unbelievable delicious food. Prices are good, service was nice and no need to make reservations. Will definitely come back.“

“Their Eggplant Parm is the BEST in Tucson.“

“Good food/good atmosphere“

“good food me & my sister use to come & eat the turkey feta salad she passed away a week ago Saturday 😭💔“

“The food is delicious! service outstanding! I would recommend by the bucket to all! Go see for yourself.“

“First time. Service, great. Food, Great. Tight table spacing. Happy friendly atmosphere. We will be back.“

“Great food. And great folks!“

“I visited Olive Garden with a big party of six on a very busy night, and our server Melanie absolutely knocked it out of the park. She was kind, fast, attentive, and clearly knew the menu well. Even with a full section and lots going on, she never missed a beat — drinks stayed full, food came out hot and correct, and she made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. She truly deserves recognition. I’ll definitely be coming back and will absolutely be asking for her again. Outstanding service! Best service I've ever had at this Olive Garden!“

“A jewel in the heart of Tucson! We had an amazing experience at Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink. The food was delicious, with authentic flavors and an impeccable presentation. The handmade pizzas are spectacular, and the atmosphere of the place is modern and cozy, perfect for a date or an outing with friends.

Of course, we recommend that you make a reservation in advance, since the wait can be more than 2 hours, especially on weekends. It's totally worth the wait, but it's better to avoid it!

We will definitely return. A must-see in Tucson if you love good pizza and well-prepared cocktails! 🍕🍸“

“Gorgeous and spacious. The reno is outstanding, there are multiple spaces to group together, have drinks or dinner! A must try!“

“We have a wonderful experience! Food was great, staff was so kind, very quiet and peaceful ambience. Our server, I think her name was Sira, was great!! The chef had hors d'oeuvres brought out as well which was very nice. We were celebrating a life event, and we are so thankful that the manager surprised us. We can't wait to go back, very thankful to all the staff for the experience.“

“Favorite Italian-style pizza in Tucson. The sauce is great, Not too much garlic, lots of herbs and flavorful tomato. The hand-stretched dough is deliciously baked and evenly toasted with a good crunch. Thin crust is also great. Both made there. The toppings were proportionate and fresh. I would recommend and keep coming back.“

“Great experience, games for kids. water fountain. Definitely be back“

“Awesome little place for wine and charcuterie on the patio!“

“Delicious! A must try! Every dish I've tried is and always brings a kid smile to my face for every bite I take. I mean let's be honest the endless bread a variety if endless soup are deal maker not to mention affordable. So come on down and check it out ! I sure did! 😜👌🙏“

“Best food we’ve had in Tucson in a long time. Great Italian cuisine and friendly customer service. We will be going back quite often. Lunch specials were unbelievable. Very reasonable prices. Awesome place.“

“This place is amazing! Great customer service, food was delicious! Did not disappoint at all. Will come back soon for sure!“

“Great experience! We were seated right away by hostess, she was very nice and friendly. Lito was our server and he provided excellent service. Happy hour prices were great. We ordered appetizers and drinks, served right away and delicious. Our entrees served timely after appetizers and salads were devoured 😋. Enjoyed our meals and ambience. We will definitely return.“

“My son and I were just their last week. Lukes was a suggested to us by a local friend. It was amazing! We ate it wet with zero regrets. The best overall meal that I have eaten out of Tuscon in the last 6 years.“

“Food is as excellent. Small dining area but luckily we were able to find a table. We will definitely be going there again.“

“Christmas cheer 🍕 Lunch and took home 🏡“

“We were shopping and happened across this pizza place in Tanque Verde. What a find. About 30 beers on tap and wine as well. We were here for happy hour 1 to 5. $5 slices and $2 off all drinks and garlic knots which had real garlic and were awesome. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Lana was a wonderful hostess. ?“

“Caruso’s is the first restaurant we ate at on our first visit to Tucson 30 years ago! We still love this place and the food after 30 years living here. Wonderful food, service .“

“I've never conducted any retail shopping here. We seemingly only visit during the dinner hour to visit the numerous restaurants located on site. I am especially fond of Vero Amore (“true love” in Italian)  but they are all great places to eat.
The plaza is always immaculate and obviously well-maintained by a highly professional management team.
The obvious pride they have in the appearance of this establishment clearly shows and is on full display.
Always refreshing in the post pandemic world to see good people doing their best to be the best.

Visit with confidence.“

“This is a good, down to earth Pizza and Italian food place. It's in a bit of a fancy area but this place isn't fancy in the best possible way. Good food, good service. The garlic knots were great. The mozzarela sticks were OK, the pizza was pretty good. Very good value. I would definitely go back. They are doing a good job.“

“Eating their yummy calzones and pizzas for years at the gem show on 22nd! This year they were super busy and got our order wrong. They offered to make it right but we know they are swamped and were more than happy with our pizzas instead of calzones! Thank you!!“

“We had the most delightful meal last evening. We ordered the Lasagna and one of their great salads and the two of us shared. Absolutely our kind of Lasagna, the best we've had anywhere in S Arizona. And the salad... Wow I would recommend Oreganos without hesitation. Thanks, we're coming back soon.“

“The good food. The upstairs party room.“

“Never disappointed here!!!!“

“I like the food here, but the pizza upsets my stomach sometimes, and at my most recent visit I got a slice like I often do and the crust was very rubbery and hard to chew. It didn't bother my stomach this time though. I think it was just in the warming oven for too long or something. It's the first time I've had a slice with the crust that way. The taste was good, and always has been.The cheesecake pops are excellent!The staff are all friendly and the place is clean. I like to eat their food. The salads are very good too. I haven't tried anything else yet.

Vegetarian options: Salads and no meat pizza. I didn't notice a special section.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space for a wheelchair.“

“I really like that Greek salad a lot! I decided to order a calzone for the first time in 20 years and did the Italian beef and Italian sausage with a hot giardiniera and it was perfection! Good place to go watch a game if you don't have cable I don't know why it's not busier there it's a nice little joint to grab a bite to eat. Thankful for one of the few late-night options in the area.“

“Best shrimp Alfredo I’ve ever had! Has some chipotle spice, but you can get light chipotle if you don’t like it too spicy. Staff was super friendly and food was phenomenal!! Will be my go to for Italian food!“

“Good four and great service.“