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Address: 12985 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Chef / owner Michael Veres has made a name for himself in the Tucson culinary scene, first at the celebrated Daniels and now at his own restaurant. And Veres certainly has a way with Italian cuisine. Farfalle con Uva combines farfalle pasta, grilled chicken, red seedless grapes, walnuts and spinach, all sautéed in a...
Address: 2702 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Fans of thin, crispy-crust pizza should give this one a miss. FioRito's makes what most people consider the best Chicago-style pizza in town: deep-dish with lots of cheese, sauce and toppings like sausage, salami, capacolla, black olives, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, prosciutto, shrimp, roasted red peppers and...
Address: 7865 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
Full of Italian memorabilia, including soccer pictures and jerseys, this fun, relaxed restaurant offers hearty portions of tasty Italian fare. Everything is big – the menu, the portions and the flavors – except the bill. Try the southern Italian pasta dishes such as fettuccini funghi with sauteed mushrooms or classic...
Address: 5350 E Broadway Blvd, #128, Tucson, AZ 85711
Intermezzo, a casually upscale Italian place east of downtown, is popular for quick lunches and fresh, flavorful dinners. At midday the restaurant bustles with folks enjoying bright salads and creative sandwiches such as roasted veggies and herbed goat cheese on focaccia. Dinner is a more leisurely affair, though no...
Address: 605 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
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For more than ten years, Magpies has been serving some mighty fine gourmet pizzas. The Pueblo starts with a kicky Southwestern sauce and is topped with mozzarella, cheddar, ground beef, scallions, roasted green chiles, tomatoes and black olives. Juan Carlos Pesto features tomatoes, piñon nuts and mozzarella atop a...
Address: 2995 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
NoRTH is the epitome of trendiness – the urban ambience is defined by sleek lines, white leather, exposed brick, and dark wood, plus awesome panoramic city views. Their forte is wood roasted and grilled dishes; not just meats but virtually everything on the menu has at least one ingredient that has seen the inside of...
Address: 7090 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Tiny and trendy, Tavolino is one restaurant where reservations are an absolute must. Northern Italian cuisine is the specialty, with homemade pastas and grilled meats being the main choices. The logical appetizer choice is the Antipasto Assortito, a daily-changing array of meats, cheeses and marinated veggies that...
Address: 3305 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Owned by 20-something brothers Josh and Aric Mussman, Vero Amore makes what is possibly the best pizza in Tucson. Adhering to the standards set forth by the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association (arbiters of fine Neapolitan pizza), the restaurant bakes in a brick, wood-burning oven, using fresh mozzarella made in-house...
Address: 4310 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
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Vivace is Italian for "lively," and this midtown restaurant lives up to the name. With a spacious, inviting dining room, an open kitchen and a separate wine bar, there is plenty of room to accommodate groups. A smaller dining room is suited to intimate dinners or special occasions. Chef Daniel Scordato, highly...
Address: 78 W River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
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Despite the grown-up vibe here, Zona 78 is actually a pretty good place to bring kids. There's plenty of kitchen action to watch (check out the crust-tossers!), a lively staff and buzzing atmosphere, and besides – what kid doesn't like pizza? And that is the specialty here. A wood-fired oven (with a little help from...
