50 Best Italian Restaurants in Tucson

“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!“

“as close to perfection as you're going to get.“

“Great place, excellent staff. Food was wonderful!“

“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.“

“Ordered online takeout, which was super easy and straightforward. We got a gluten free pizza, and the zoodles pasta primavera. The zoodles were thick and had good flavor. The gluten free crust was cooked well, could be seasoned a bit more, but the pizza as a whole was great. Would definitely come back!“

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

“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...😁“

“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 🎯“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“We went in for lunch today and had such a wonderful experience! Jamie offered a recommendation for beer, we had 2 each! Ordered the fried ravioli, (yummy!) And the canyon combo! We made a few alterations and the pizza came out beautiful! The crust was crispy the toppings plentiful! Will absolutely be returning!“

“Michael was outstanding Great waiter an server Represents your business well“

“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.“

“We live near Bazils and eat there quite often. The owners, Max and Sandy ate lovely, and the waiters and waitresses do a wonderful job of serving. The Italian food is the best in town. The marinara and salad dressing are especially good. Too, the other offerings such as veal and steak dishes, and their escargot and cheese bread are delicious.“

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

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

“I stopped in at Sauce Pizza & Wine for dinner and ordered the broccoli cheddar pasta with chicken, and it was a great meal. The dish was full of flavor—the creamy cheddar sauce, tender broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta all worked together really well. The chicken was cooked nicely. For how tasty and satisfying it was, the price felt very reasonable, especially considering the excellent quality of the ingredients and great taste.

The service was excellent—friendly, and attentive—which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was warm, clean, and relaxed, making it a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a flavorful meal.

Another nice perk is that Sauce Pizza & Wine has a loyalty program, and they offer a sign‑up bonus when you download their app. It’s a great way to get rewarded for meals you’re already enjoying. Between the flavorful pasta, fair pricing, great service, and the rewards program, this is definitely a spot I would highly recommend coming back to.“

“Good food/good atmosphere“

“Great food. And great folks!“

“I always have a great experience when I come to this olive Garden this time we had Reed as our server he was very professional personable and knowledgeable customer service is really hard to come by today that he is number one will be back for and we'll ask for him thanks Reed for a great job and a wonderful dining experience your friends Mary Beth and David from Pittsburgh and Boston“

“went out with my friend tonight and had this angel of a server so we just had to leave a review. his name was henry and he was so accommodating. i had so many requests and he was more than understanding and helpful for each and every one. he also made fire recommendations for our food, dessert, and drinks. 10/10, definitely coming back, hopefully he’ll be our server next time :)“

“Highly recommend this restaurant! The food AMAZING, we had the Margherita pizza and the Rigatoni Vodka pasta with chicken, SUPERB, pasta had a lil kick to it and make it so tasty! Then there's the speakeasy downstairs don't skip it, it's perfect for after dinner drink!
Atmosphere: chill,. Relaxing
Attire: some were dressed up and others were in shorts in Tevas, it's Tucson, no one really dresses up here.
Service: Attentive, and very pleasant!
Highly recommend!!“

“Really yummy food! Never disappoints!“

“Great experience. We had Jesus as our server and he was extremely accommodating and quick. He quickly recognized we were speaking Spanish so he spoke to us in our first language. He checked on us literally every 5 minutes, making sure drinks were refreshed, appetizers had made their way here, and to see if we needed any soup or salad refills. He was really attentive and kind, and we really appreciated him. Thank you!“

“It's difficult not to order their pizzas, which are inspired. But do try because their entrees are pure comfort dressed in cozy sauces. The rigatoni con salsiccia is generous with the sausage and mushrooms and a rich pink tomato sauce that I wanted to eat like a soup. And the sauce on the pollo tallgegio beautifully complements the chicken, spinach and noodles. Save room for the rich and creamy tiramisu (brandy AND amaretto, they don't mess around.) You can always take one of their famous pizzas home to reheat for the next night's dinner!“

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

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

“Food was superb and the customer service was excellent! I love Mama’s Famous Pizza! This location at Midway is far one of the best’s in town. So , if you’re looking for delicious pizza and some homemade cheese cake or cannoli this is the place! I highly recommend this place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Clear the table between courses! They continually brought out the next course and didn’t take away empties. Table became overwhelming. For the most part, the food was good, although my medium filet showed up medium well. The waitress and other staffers were friendly.“

“The creativity alone in the pizza toppings are phenomenal and done so well. But it is not just the pizza that has you going back for more… It’s the heart and people behind this company. I definitely recommend stepping outside of the box and trying the big dill. The mother clucker and snake bite are also chefs kiss.“

“Christmas cheer 🍕 Lunch and took home 🏡“

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

“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.“

“Bear Canyon Pizza is one of those local places you just feel good about supporting. Really great people, friendly staff, and you can tell they genuinely care about the community. The food is always good, but what keeps me coming back is the people and the atmosphere. I try to stop in and support them as often as I can. It’s exactly the kind of locally owned business Tucson needs more of. Highly recommend giving them a try!“

“We have had our handcrafted toy booth, Tigerseyecrafts, at this event for a number of years. It is exciting and loads of fun. See you there.“

“Never disappointed here!!!!“

“Carlito was fabulous. My dad passed away 2 years ago ago and I fly in from Texas to treat my mom to a couple days at the resort. Our 1st stay was in June of 2024 for her 1st wedding anniversary alone. We had reservations at PY steakhouse, but our plans changed. I still wanted to have a nice dinner at the resort. So we tried Bellissimo and loved it. We enjoyed the bottle and bread special they had this visit and we were still able to keep our reservations at PY steakhouse this year for an amazing celebration of life for him. It's a memory I will cherish. Thank you, Carlito.“

“Listen. You need to come here. Let’s start with the pizza. No one *doesn’t* like pizza. But this isn’t a chain pizza. This is good pizza: chewy and delicious, but not too thick and doesn’t overpower the toppings. The dough has rise, the bottom is crispy. The toppings and sauce have real flavor.
But that’s not even the hero of this story. We split a meatball sub, and I’m gonna be honest I was expecting something average. It’s just a meatball sub, right? Wrong. When I say this sub was on a different level… I mean the bread is perfection, the softest, fluffiest, warm goodness that you can smoosh down for the perfect bite. And the balance in the ratio of sauce to meat to cheese! Did I mention he doesn’t skimp on the meatballs and they’re seasoned through and juicy? Must be his nonna’s recipe. Best meatball sub I’ve ever had, hands down.“

“Food was AMAZING! 😋 The sushi was so fresh, delicious, and beautifully garnished. The service was awesome too! Everyone was so friendly and attentive. And definitely try the cucumber agua fresca....it was SO good and super refreshing! Definitely coming back!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 .“

“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!!“

“my friend and I were walking around by the university and came back to eat not realizing they were closed at 11pm and they still served us . which I really appreciate that . food and service was awesome. we shared stuffed mushrooms and chicken Marsala which was out of this world . I would highly recommend. and our waitress was awesome. Thank you for serving us even though you guys were closing . we will definitely be back to try more on you're menu . Karen and Michelle“

“The food here was seriously good, I was totally baffled by the reviews at first, but I figured I’d give it a shot and honestly, it didn’t disappoint. We went for the Chicago-style pizza 🍕 with all the meats, a bunch of mozzarella sticks, and some hot wings. The pizza was amazing definitely gonna go back for more. The wings were awesome too, just needed a little more sauce, but I loved them. The prices weren’t crazy either, so I’m totally coming back soon.“

“The good food. The upstairs party room.“

“Great food and very attentive service. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Carlito was fabulous. My dad passed away 2 years ago ago and I fly in from Texas to treat my mom to a couple days at the resort. Our 1st stay was in June of 2024 for her 1st wedding anniversary alone. We had reservations at PY steakhouse, but our plans changed. I still wanted to have a nice dinner at the resort. So we tried Bellissimo and loved it. We enjoyed the bottle and bread special they had this visit and we were still able to keep our reservations at PY steakhouse this year for an amazing celebration of life for him. It's a memory I will cherish. Thank you, Carlito.“