Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering

2041 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson
(520) 790-4702

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Joe's Special with an Italian Sausage
Vanilla Italian Cream Soda
Fried Zucchini with Ranch
Chicken Parmigiana Style
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Linguini and Clams
Eggplant Parmesan
Veal Parmigiana
Guido's Alfredo
Fried Calamari

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Fettuccini Alfredo alla Romano
House-made fettuccini, parmesan, garlic cream sauce, peas, prosciutto.
Joe's Special
House-made linguini hot pepper seeds, garlic oil melted cheese, house sauce.
Pasta
Manicotti
House-made pasta tubes, three cheese blend, house sauce
Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom sauce, served with a side of fettuccini alfredo.

Appetizers (Lunch Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm)
Fried Calamari
Tubes and tentacles flash fried and served with our house red sauce.

Salads (Lunch Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm)
Chef Salad
Salad with provolone, salami, ham, egg, onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, choice of dressing Italian, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Caesar, Thousand Island

Sandwiches (Lunch Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm)
The Ostrowski
House-made roast beef and Chicago giardiniera, hoagie bun . Order it Dry, wet or baptized

Children s Menu
Kids Cheese Ravioli with House Sauce
Kids Spaghetti and Meatball
Kids Shells
Served with house sauce, or butter.
Kids Chicken Strips with French Fries
Kids Pizza Bread
Kids Breaded Chicken Strips
Served with french fries.

Sides
2 Meatballs
Italian Sausage
Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms
Sauteed Fresh Mixed Vegetables

Drinks
Italian Cream Soda
Strawberry of Vanilla syrup mixed with Sparkling soda water and cream
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper
Pellegrino
Acqua Panna

Dessert
Cannoli
Pastry shell, sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, cinnamon
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers,marscapone, expresso, coffee liquor

Heritage Menu / Starters (Dinner)
Fried Zucchini with Ranch
Antipasto
Provalone, salami, prosciutto, tomato, egg, red onion, marinated olives, pickeled vegetables, roasted red peppers.
Antipasto Large
Provalone, salami, prosciutto, tomato, egg, onion, marinated olives, pickeled vegetables, roasted red peppers

Heritage Menu / Salads (Dinner)
House Salad
Choose, Italian Dressing, Ranch, Bleu Cheese Caesar, Thousand Island
Bowl of Minestrone Soup
Caesar
Romaine, parmesan, anchovy, crouton, caesar dressing.
Family House Salad
Choose Italian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Caesar Dressing, Thousand Island

Heritage Menu / Specialties (Dinner)
Fettuccini Alfredo alla Romano
House-made fettuccini, parmesan, garlic cream sauce, peas, prosciutto.
Pasta Combo
Joe's Special
House-made linguini hot pepper seeds, garlic oil melted cheese, house sauce.
Lasagna
Baked fresh pasta, three cheeses, seasoned beef, and pork, house sauce.
Mama's Combo
Lasagna, eggplant parmesan, tortellini with house sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom sauce, served with a side of fettuccini alfredo.
Manicotti
House-made pasta tubes, three cheese blend, house sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, three cheeses.
Chicken Picatta
lemon caper sauce, fresh linguini, house sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
House-made linguini sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic butter, lemon white wine, fresh herbs.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet sautéed to order.
Veal Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom sauce server with a side of fettuccini alfredo
Veal Picatta
Lemon caper sauce, fresh linguini with house sauce

Heritage Menu / Pasta (Dinner)
Pasta

Third Generation Menu / Starters (Dinner)
Casereccio Bread with Evoo & Balsamic Vinegar
Caprese
Mozzarella, basil, oven roasted roma tomato, balsamic reduction
Steamers
Fresh clam, mussels, pepperoncini, pancetta, grilled bread.

Third Generation Menu / Entrees (Dinner)
Veal Milanese
Mixed greens, roma tomato red onion black olive parmesan with old italian dressing
Chicken Milanese
Mixed greens, roma tomato, shaved red onion, black olive, parmesan, old italian vinaigrette.

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Recent Reviews

We love Mama Louisa's. The food is always terrific. It is one of the few Italian restaurants that has Gluten Free Pasta and Marinara without cheese as I am both Gluten Free and Dairy Free. We love our favorite servers Sara and Kayla as they are always right on it. We love to support local Tucson business and Mama Louisa's makes it easy to do that.
June 2026
We met with a friend we had not seen in 40 years! Mama Louisa's has always been the go to for family dinners! We had the best server! She gave us time to catch up and just enjoy our time before we ordered! Everything was perfect! As always!
June 2026
Had an awesome dinner at Mama Louisa’s tonight. The atmosphere feels like a classic old-school Italian restaurant with a family vibe, huge portions, and great homemade pasta. The sauce tasted fresh and authentic, and the breadsticks were addicting. Service was friendly and the food came out hot and fast. Definitely one of those local Tucson spots that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend if you want comforting Italian food and generous portions.
May 2026

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Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering

2041 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-4702