Restaurant is sorely outdated and dark. Chicken milanese was burned on the bottom & soggy on top due to the inordinate amount of dressed lettuce on it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Chuck Bigbie
Super good must eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Joe's Special
LARRY HENSON
This place sucks
Hannah Sainz
Believe me when I say this will be the ONLY REVIEW you will need to read about this Tucson classic "mom and pop". I never write reviews, which is absurd since I use them to make my decisions. It is possible that I do not write reviews out of pure laziness and hope others will take care of it or it is that I am on to my next adventure. Who knows? But I could not be lazy, hope for others to do the work, or move on until I wrote one. That should tell you something right there.Honest review: I asked the server what she recommended. She responded with Eggplant Parmesan. Eggplant? My experience had been that eggplant is rubbery, mealy, and thick. Ok...I thought. I guess. Then she added that I should get it "Joe’s Style". You may be asking what that is. Do not worry, so did I. Joe's Style is chili oil (don’t let the word chili scare you, it’s flavorful not spicy), garlic, and cheese. This Joe must know me personally. That combo right there was the deciding factor to move forward. If anything, at least there would be those three.So, I pulled the trigger, with a smile but with worry lurking just behind it. Let me add I was dining with a stranger. So, I was on my best behavior. Ok, I have set the scene. Let us get to the meat of the review.When I say the dish was amazing, I mean AMAZING! The pasta was homemade, the red sauce had the perfect robust tangy flavor, the Joe's Style...let this sink in... I would drink it as a cocktail if no one were looking...and finally the eggplant. If I were a vegetable, I would marry that eggplant. Who knew? It was so delectable! The end. Get the Eggplant Parm Joe’s Style, you will thank me later even though it is highly likely we will never meet.Parking: Parking was right off of Craycroft, easy access!Wheelchair accessibility: There were ramps and wide corridors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan
Jack Marshall
We are in Tucson for a conference and ordered online. The app is very easy to use and efficient. Once I ordered I was immediately texted with a confirmation and estimated pick up time. I was again texted when my order was ready. When I arrived, the hostess greeted me and had my order right there. She confirmed it and I was on my way. I believe the owner opened the door on my way out and thanked me for coming.I had the manicotti and the serving was enormous. It will make 2 or 3 meals. It was delicious! From my brief visit, the restaurant looked comfortable and inviting. It is old school Italian decor as I remember from my childhood. If we lived in Tucson it would certainly be a favorite.
We are from out of state and absolutely loved this place!! The food, staff, everything was amazing! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and polite! Would highly recommend, and the gluten free pasta was the best I’ve ever had. Breadsticks were melt in your mouth delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julianne Chania Setiadi
Cute place, very reasonable prices and huge portion sizes. The caesar salad with grilled chicken and fried calamari with Joe’s sauce was amazing! Staff was super friendly. Atmosphere was great as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Wenaas
"Old-school" original atmosphere that hasn't changed in decades. Good comfort food at fair prices.
Tucsons staple! Great people. Great atmosphere. Sometimes I get an itch and scratch it with a chicken parm, Joes Special. Yum
Relaxed environment with outstanding food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan, Lasagna, Joe's Special, Breadsticks, Guido's Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana
Restaurant is sorely outdated and dark. Chicken milanese was burned on the bottom & soggy on top due to the inordinate amount of dressed lettuce on it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Super good must eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Joe's Special
This place sucks
Believe me when I say this will be the ONLY REVIEW you will need to read about this Tucson classic "mom and pop". I never write reviews, which is absurd since I use them to make my decisions. It is possible that I do not write reviews out of pure laziness and hope others will take care of it or it is that I am on to my next adventure. Who knows? But I could not be lazy, hope for others to do the work, or move on until I wrote one. That should tell you something right there.Honest review: I asked the server what she recommended. She responded with Eggplant Parmesan. Eggplant? My experience had been that eggplant is rubbery, mealy, and thick. Ok...I thought. I guess. Then she added that I should get it "Joe’s Style". You may be asking what that is. Do not worry, so did I. Joe's Style is chili oil (don’t let the word chili scare you, it’s flavorful not spicy), garlic, and cheese. This Joe must know me personally. That combo right there was the deciding factor to move forward. If anything, at least there would be those three.So, I pulled the trigger, with a smile but with worry lurking just behind it. Let me add I was dining with a stranger. So, I was on my best behavior. Ok, I have set the scene. Let us get to the meat of the review.When I say the dish was amazing, I mean AMAZING! The pasta was homemade, the red sauce had the perfect robust tangy flavor, the Joe's Style...let this sink in... I would drink it as a cocktail if no one were looking...and finally the eggplant. If I were a vegetable, I would marry that eggplant. Who knew? It was so delectable! The end. Get the Eggplant Parm Joe’s Style, you will thank me later even though it is highly likely we will never meet.Parking: Parking was right off of Craycroft, easy access!Wheelchair accessibility: There were ramps and wide corridors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan
We are in Tucson for a conference and ordered online. The app is very easy to use and efficient. Once I ordered I was immediately texted with a confirmation and estimated pick up time. I was again texted when my order was ready. When I arrived, the hostess greeted me and had my order right there. She confirmed it and I was on my way. I believe the owner opened the door on my way out and thanked me for coming.I had the manicotti and the serving was enormous. It will make 2 or 3 meals. It was delicious! From my brief visit, the restaurant looked comfortable and inviting. It is old school Italian decor as I remember from my childhood. If we lived in Tucson it would certainly be a favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Breadsticks, Chicken Parmigiana
Great food and plenty of selections. Service was exceptional and a good selection of wine. Pomegranate sangria was excellent. Try it you'll love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food ! Good service ! This restaurant is a Tucson staple. Great Italian cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Joe's Special, Breadsticks, Chicken Parmigiana
Restaurantji Recommends
We are from out of state and absolutely loved this place!! The food, staff, everything was amazing! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and polite! Would highly recommend, and the gluten free pasta was the best I’ve ever had. Breadsticks were melt in your mouth delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute place, very reasonable prices and huge portion sizes. The caesar salad with grilled chicken and fried calamari with Joe’s sauce was amazing! Staff was super friendly. Atmosphere was great as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
"Old-school" original atmosphere that hasn't changed in decades. Good comfort food at fair prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great family restaurant.Classic Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bar, Lasagna
best eye-talian food in Tucson!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5