The Most Scrumptious Italian in Tucson

Renee's Tucson

★★★★☆ 4.4 (903) • $$

"This is a hidden gem, one of the best restaurants I have been to in a while. The food is beyond flavorful. They have a large list of gluten free and vegan options. The service was great."

Floridino's Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.2 (890) • $$

"Not only delicious food but very friendly staff and SUPER fast service! This place is packed on Mondays for their senior citizen discount (55+) ... buy 1 get 1 free. The portions are huge and we always need a to go box. They also have weekly specials that are amazing!"

Vivace

★★★★☆ 4.2 (800) • $$$

"My wife and I went here for my birthday. They hooked us up with a great table with an excellent view over the valley. The server was friendly and professional and answered all questions easily. The food was great and had enough to take home for another meal. High;y recommended for a special night out but reasonable enough to eat anytime!"

Baci Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (766) • $$

"I've been wanting to visit Baci Italian Bistro for some time now. As a native from Chicago, I've been spoiled by the culinary scene in one of the best cities in the country known for their gastronomy. Last week I had the pleasure to visit Baci and man it brought me back to the quality and service of some of my favorite Italian restaurants back home!We started off with the Bruschetta and the Fried Calamari. I am still buzzing over that Bruschetta! The way those flavors marinated on top of that warm baguette blew me away. For our entrees my wife ordered the special which had Chicken, Linguine and this amazing white sauce. I ordered the Chicken Limone and I really enjoyed it. It was very lemon-y so if you aren't a big fan of strong lemon flavors then I would say to steer clear of this dish. For the kids we got Chicken Alfredo (what I call the basic white girl dish) and Mozzarella Sticks. These were also excellent.I will just say that the left overs the following evening were just as good! Also, I cant say enough about the service and the ambience of the restaurant. Our server Diana was very knowledgeable on the daily specials and gave us very good feedback on the questions we had. Therefore, in the famous words of Julian Potter in My Best Friends Wedding - "I am writing it up as... inventive and confident".Honestly, if you haven't yet, go check out Baci Italian Bistro. Amazing food, classy environment and phenomenal service with a friendly wait staff."

Brooklyn V's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (642) • $$

"Came here for dinner after visiting the Cozy Claw next door, and soooo glad we did! The food was awesome, everything tasted great, we got the margherita pizza, eggplant hero, and garlic knots. Our kids split bowtie pasta with marinara and a slice of pepperoni pizza, which they both LOVED. The service was excellent and super friendly, great relaxing atmosphere, and it smells amazing inside. They were even nice enough to cut the slice of pizza into small pieces for my toddler! Wonderful all around, will be back for sure"

North Italia

★★★★☆ 3.9 (591) • $$

"Having traveled to Italy and very in step with good Italian food, I was very happy with this visit here with a friend colleague.The place is gorgeous and when we arrived for dinner at 6:45pm, the place was swarming with lot of people! That's a good sign.We made reservations and were seated in a booth in the middle of the restaurant. This place is huge and also with a nice bar area and big TVs.We had a lovely waiter and my dining mate was interested in a glass of wine and since it's the summer, we went with a sparkling rose and my friend wanted a new bottle opened. Sparkling rose was great!We both also opted for the branzino and that was just delicious, reminded me of the summer I was in Sardinia and plenty of meals I had in NYC.There was a squid ink pasta on the menu and I would've loved to try that and I'll be back to have that next time.What was the cherry on top of this dining experience was the tiramisu. I'm not a fan of the typical tiramisu but this was made more like a pudding and that worked really for me! I loved this dessert and would come back just for this!Overall, an amazing dining experience, excellent service, solid meal and lovely company! I will be back!"

Vito's Pizza & Italian Ristorante - Gilbert

★★★★☆ 4.2 (457) • $$

"Great pizza and meatball sandwich Lunch prices are the greatest.Lunch includes a soft drink.Will be back to enjoy other meals here."

Oregano's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (503) • $$

"UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! It had been 4years since I went back. Recently just moved in to area, tried Mario's 2024. THE FOOD IS N.Y. STYLE PIZZA AMAZING!!! Give Mario's another try! I have been there 4 times since, am heading there again today!!"

Guiseppe's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (463) • $$

"We came for lunch and service was great- food was great- and our server Adrienne helped us choose gluten free options. Will definitely be back! We so appreciate them having gluten free options that were tasty. Also, they told me If you make reservations it is good to request the type of pasta you would like ahead of time and they will have things freshly prepped. They run daily specials."

Piazza Gavi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (511) • $$

"We had a great date night! The food we had was delicious, but the service was even better. Our waiter Eric was amazing and at one point a person who I suspect was at least a manager asked us if we were warm (we were sitting outside) and she moved a heater closer to us. We've been here before and will continue to go many more times even though it's a 30 minute drive for us because of the great service and delicious food!"

Pacino's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (439) • $$

"If you know me, then you know I'm a caprese aficionado. Always looking for a great Caprese, which led my Yelp Bestie Chelsey H. and I to check this establishment out as we found via the Yelp App. Yelpies usually have the best recommendations!We came on a fairly busy Friday night, but they have ample seating inside so we had no wait. Our server was very attentive even with multiple tables, and the band being quite loud right next to our booth. They even had great recommendations and helped us decide on what to order. I'm happy to say the caprese was amazing, and I really enjoyed the pasta dish we ordered as well. The pizza flavor wasn't my favorite, but it was still really good! I know Chelsey said it was great as leftovers. Next time, we will try a different flavor as the crust/sauce was amazing! All in all, we definitely see us coming back!"

Buono’s Pizza

★★★★★ 4.7 (281) • $$

"I have always wanted to try this place out as we have driven past multiples times. I finally made it in on Saturday night and I brought along my sister and friend.We were quickly greeted as we walked in and told to pick a table. We sat down and the friendly server brought us the menus. She gave us a few minutes to look them over and we were finally ready to order. We ordered:One large "the works" pizzaOne order of 6 boneless wingsOne PepsiOne rasberry iced teaThe wings were brought out first and they were good. They were the perfect hot level and they were breaded perfectly to where we could see that there was actually chicken inside. The pizza was then brought out right as we finished our wings. It came out very hot and it was cooked perfectly as it had a nice crunch to it. The sausage was delicious and the onions were yummy. The slices are big! We had two left over and they still tasted great the next day. Service was great throughout our meal and our server was friendly. They were pretty busy the entire time we were there and most people had to go orders. The inside was clean and the mural / pictures they have up on the walls were fun to look at. The main doors to come in are pretty cool as it is a picture of a subway."

Carusos

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (506) • $$

"Went in at around 730pm on a Friday evening, we got seated right away! We were seated near the front entrance, so I didn't get to see all of the restaurant, but it was very cozy and smelled amazing of course! Unfortunately the service was slow! The food took awhile to come out, the server had to assure us a couple times the food was on the way out. Also, I did have to ask a couple extra times for refills on my drink. We had the chicken Alfredo, and my husband absolutely loved it! Then we had the antipasto salad and the three meatballs with meat sauce from the ala carte menu, also extremely good. All in all, it is a great date night location, with delicious food and smells!!"

Romeo's Euro Café

★★★★☆ 3.7 (423) • $$

"Definitely a hidden gem! I actually peaked into the front of this place once before and thought it was just a store with decorations. I later found it in a search and wanted to check it out because of the extensive menu. So happy I tried it! The menu is HUGE! Seafood and pastas and meats and salads (19 different ones!) and pitas (25 different kinds!) and more. They also have an extensive wine and beer collection. It was totally empty when we went in on a Tuesday at 5:30. Both of our dishes were super good. Really amazing flavors and fresh. The Salmon La Scala had a great dill flavor and the Lemon Cilantro Linguini was soo lemony, just like I like it! I will definitely be going back to try more dishes!!"

Salerno's Restaurant & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (375) • $$

"This was my first time into Salerno's even though I have heard many recommendations over the years. The restaurant has a very casual feel to it. You walk up to order your food/drink and are given a number for your table. Once your order is ready, it is delivered to your table. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful! The entrees are served with a dinner salad - your choice of romaine, iceberg or spring mix. The Italian dressing was perfect to dress the salad served with shredded carrots and croutons. We ordered a caprese salad to start which was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I ordered eggplant Parmesan as my entree and cheese ravioli for my cousin. You can tell the marinara is house made and is one of the best I've had in a restaurant setting (I typically don't like marinara). Every part of our meal was delivered quickly and at the proper temperatures. My eggplant Parmesan was still crisp even having marinara placed on top of it, I was impressed by the fry. I would certainly recommend this restaurant and would love to come back myself."

Brooklyn V's Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (412) • $$

"Fresh, cheap and delicious! Sauce was falling out of the pizza. Dang this pizza is good! Great service too."

Fresco Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (305) • $$

"As a native New Yorker and Brooklynite, that has easily eaten his weight in pizza, Fresco Pizzaria served up The Finest Ive ever had. The crust had a thin crisp shell, and an almost impossibly weightless body that every pizza maker strives for. We ordered toppings of anchovie, red onion and mushrooms. They're using spoon sized cubes of portobello to retain the natural flavor and cooked to perfection. Service was 2nd to none. Perfect ambience. If I could give this place six stars I would.Bon apetit!"

Zona 78

★★★★☆ 3.6 (394) • $$

"If you're on the East side of town and don't know where to go, but want good food, wine and cocktails, then go to Zona 78. I will have to petition the 3 1/2 star rating because I've been dining here for years and the cocktails, food and service here is consistently good. I've never come once when I didn't have a great dining experience whether it be a casual lunch or a fancy date night. My hubby this time had the Pizza Boy which was yummy. The pizza here has never been a miss for us. I had the sesame ahi tuna salad which was fresh and crisp. We can always count on Zona 78."

La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.9 (335) • $$

"Can't believe we've lived here almost 5 years now and didn't know La Famiglia existed. Someone recommended them from instagram and decided to give them a try. So thankful we did! We are from Long Island and I can't really find pizza similar to back home, it's rare when I do. We tried the grandma pie, the pepperoni rolls, and omg the garlic knots. The grandma pie was delicious, the basil was super fresh and the tomatoes were aromatic. The crust was thin and crispy, just how I remember. By far 10/10, the price is steep at $30 a pie but in my opinion totally worth it. The garlic knots were fantastic, we also added extra garlic on top. The crisp on the bottom from the oil was to die for, literally! The dough was soft and filled with flavor. The pepperoni rolls were good, but weren't the star of the show. Like another review mentioned, they only have pepperoni in them so we asked for cheese. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The owners are from Long Island as well. The restaurant was pretty big inside and clean. Can't wait to try more options."

Bear Canyon Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (358) • $$

"Love the pep pizza, calzone, and wings (order them extra crispy)! The fries are great, awesome local beer selection too!"

Pizzeria Mimosa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (377) • $$

"The restaurant is very nice and there is a store inside with Italian food.The waitress and the other employees were attentive and friendly. The employees all wore different styles of clothing. It was hard to know who worked at the restaurant. I was there on a Friday night and the restaurant was very busy. Our food came out fast and hot and delicious. I had the lasagna.To me the sauce was a little too sweet, I did enjoy it overall.The men's restroom was clean and well stocked."

Valentino's Eatery

★★★★☆ 4 (303) • $$

"WOW! The best part is, this is a great restaurant in Florence. I'm from Philadelphia and this is every bit as good (if not better) as a good Italian restaurant there. And I have eaten at many Italian restaurants in Italy, this is right up there. My grandson suggested going here for his birthday on Wednesday for lunch. I was very happy about that choice. He got a meat pizza and I have never seen so much meat on a pizza like this. I got my favorite, chicken parmigiana. The sauce was excellent! There was so much and it was really good. The salad was top notch and even had a yellow carrot. The salad dressing (creamy Italian) was the best and they make their own! And the bread was so good and fresh. Now I wonder if they make that too. The dining room is perfection. Black tablecloths with nice goblets etc. Definitely upscale."

Crust Simply Italian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (271)

"Crust Simply Italian is located at Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert. "Simply Italian" and "Pizza Rustica" are some terms that you will hear when coming to Crust. Rustica is a term used for the leftover dough scraps from bread that are pieced together to form the pizza dough. The odd shaped pizza is then topped with simple ingredients. The first time I visited here, I got a side of meatballs and the Arugula and Prosciutto Rustica. Both the pizza and the service were great. The second time I was here, I ordered the rigatoni sausage and enjoyed every bite. Crust has a variety of pizzas, calzones, pastas and appetizers with gluten-free options. They also have great happy hour specials.The Crust Restaurant Group opened their first location in 2007 and will be expanding to more locations across the Valley in the next few years. They recently took over a couple of recently closed Artichoke Basille's Pizza locations and debuted a new concept called Crust Pizzeria. This Crust Simply Italian restaurant has an awesome speakeasy concept next door called The Blue Heron. I love the vibe there and the fun drinks that they make."

Paladino's Italian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (270) • $$

"Very pleasant dining experience, place was packed, so we ate at the bar. Jennifer took great care of us, best service I've had in a long time. Had the dinner spaghetti and meat balls, and cheese ravioli, both came with a massive dinner salad, garlic bread, portions were so generous it will provide another meal. Both sauces were excellent, really hit the spot. Pours of wine were very generous. Great food, great value!"

Los Olivos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (225) • $

"This place is unassuming. A little neighborhood place on the side of the street. Anyone knows that the small tucked away places tend to be among the best. This place doesn't disappoint. Theres a great tasting selection of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, salads, pasta dishes. They even have a selection of beverages including wine and beer. Two pizza sizes 14" and 18". Really can go here and always find something to enjoy. All the dishes are great tasting. In the past I've had the pizzas. Every one I've ever tried has been quite tasty. On this occasion I had the meat ball sandwich and my friend had the calzone. The sandwich was perfect. Hit the spot with nice meatballs in a great marinara sauce perfectly topped with cheese on a great roll that was neither hard nor soft. It held up perfectly and was a pleasure to eat. The calzone was a decent size. Filled with sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella and ricotta. Looked amazing when they cut into it. I was told it was creamy, nicely flavored. One of the better calzones my friend has ever eaten. It disappeared quite fast so I believe it. Both the meatball sandwich and the calzone came with a side salad. If you decide to try this little place out, there is a small enclosed patio in which you can enjoy your meal or you can do take out like we did. Either way you can be assured of having a very satisfying meal at a reasonable price."

The Meat Slicer

★★★★☆ 4.3 (231) • $$

"Italian SandwichTheir sandwiches are huge and filled with meat. Easily enough to share. The bread appears to be fresh baked. Their prices are very reasonable for the portions. The employees/owners? were super friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable."

Bella Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.1 (254) • $

"I ordered the Bella special Stromboli and the garden salad and was in heaven. Both had so many wonderful ingredients and both were so tasty. Natalie waited on me and was super friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be back!"

Sauce Pizza & Wine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (315) • $$

"Haven't left a review in a long time, but... 5 stars from me!Not understanding the lower level reviews. I ordered 2 pizzas for takeout, and they were done in 20 minutes. The flavor was amazing! I am a DAMN good cook, so hardly anything pleases me. But Sauces did great. My opinion counts...F the rest!"

Bacio Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.9 (261) • $$

"On my single visit here my party of eight began with excellent cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms and a classic Caesar Salad. Then we enjoyed Chicken Marsala, Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, multi-colored Tortellini and Shrimp Scampi. All portions were big, and my Chicken Marsala contained a huge hunk of chicken and very good light Marsala Sauce.The ambiance was modern casual. And service was good, although my Caesar Salad was initially forgotten."

Two Girls Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (342) • $$

"My six friends and I were staying at a nearby hotel and wanted pizza, so we took a chance and called for takeout about 20 minutes before closing. The gentleman on the phone was super nice and got our order in. We picked up two fresh pizzas 25 minutes later, and hands down those were some of the most flavorful selections we've enjoyed.Both pizzas had fresh toppings and a very well-balanced crust. Personally, I really liked how the White Pizza had the perfect amount of garlic to complement the Italian sausage. We'll make it a point to order from this pizzeria again when we're back in town for next year's event for our motorcycle organization. Thanks again from a hungry group hailing from four different states!"

Ragazzi - Green Valley

★★★★☆ 3.7 (273) • $$

"1st class restaurant It's sad that the posted letter by the complainant is the first thing that comes up in Yelp... I had a spinach salad with chicken- belisima My sister got 6oz chicken and fettuccine---The food is exceptional! What a nice place in green valley. And right behind the Blood and cancer center. The servers were on top on the service! And lovely fresh Parmesan! We plan to return- it's our last radiation treatment. We hope. But it we have to go to green valley for anything Ragazzi -- it's the flavor."

Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (211) • $$

"Q: What did the pizza say when it went out on a date?A: "I never sausage a beautiful face."If Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria is good enough for Breaking Bad, it's good enough for me!This place is well-loved and for good reason! Having been around since 1978 with six locations valley-wide, Venezia's is a beloved pizzeria that serves more than just pizza. They have pasta, wings, calzones, sandwiches, fried zucchini, mac & cheese bites, desserts, and other good eats. Just take a look at the menu. There's something for everyone. Don't want carbs? Get a pizza bowl! But the pizza... it is truly a work of art. A slice of pie is so dang affordable. You seriously can't go wrong with Venezia's!I got the Italian Stallion and a whole order of bone-in BBQ mild wings. The Italian Stallion is my go-to and the wings are always good. This location is probably the nicest location I have been to so far. It is spacious and clean, they have a self-order kiosk if you want to be anti-social, and there's even outdoor seating. Come here to enjoy some good 'za with your family and friends!"

Caffe Torino

★★★★☆ 3.5 (300) • $$

"This is a favorite of ours and visit here quarterly. The food was so tasteful. We each had something different and all four meals were full of flavor and presented quite tastefully!Our server John was very astute at attending to our needs without being intrusive. Quite a skill nowadays!The only detriment to a perfect evening was the buzzing/humming sound coming from the speaker above us. We will certainly return!"

Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.8 (251) • $$

"Staff was friendly and food was tasty. The chipotle carbonara has a kick! We will be back."

Bianchi's Italian

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (323) • $$

"The food and service is fabulous!!! I especially love their wings and their onion wings are sooooo crispy, golden, and delicious!!!!"