Decent Italian fare, wood fired pizzas and pasta dishes. They have also partnered with the place…read morenext door to offer a selection of Indian food recently. Good for a date night or family gathering, with tables inside and out. Pricing is a little on the high side, likely due to the area.

Love this place! Food and service are always great and we send our kids out to the playground…read moreoutside if they (or we) need a break.

The food never disappoints! The best Italian restaurant. From the appetizers to entrees and their…read morepastry chef desserts, the pope pillow yum !! It's better than 5 stars !

I went last week for my birthday based on a friend's recommendation, and it did not disappoint! We…read moreordered the cherry margarita and goat cheese appetizer off of the happy hour menu. I was skeptical about the margarita, but it was delish and just the right level of sweetness! I knew the goat cheese would be tasty based off of the reviews, and it was. I ordered the spaghetti with meatball off of the happy hour menu, while my mom ordered a tasty mushroom and ricotta dish off of the dinner menu. We were both incredibly happy with our choices. Mine was the perfect size with even a bit leftover to take for lunch the next day. My mom had a ton leftover after being completely sated. They even brought me a hefty piece of lovely tiramisu with a candle for my birthday. The real star, though, was the chocolate cake my mom ordered. Yum! The atmosphere is lovely and open but a bit loud due to how busy it was even early in the evening on a Wednesday. I strongly recommend a reservation. And our server was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!

We visited better while visiting the other side of town. It was odd that they had tables under a…read moretent in the parking lot near front door. Hubby got shrimp Alfredo fettuccine and i got spaghetti and meatballs. Husband said "this is the best fettuccine I've ever had in my life" and I never get spaghetti when we go out because it never tastes good. We did the meatball appetizer. This gave me the chance to try their sauce and meatballs, but already knew I'd get my "go to" ... Pizza the sauce and meatballs were amazing! I changed my mind and got spaghetti and meatballs for my order! I ordered a half, because now I was full from eating so much of there appetizers! Good thing, cause even the half wads a big serving. This is a must try place! So good! Service and atmosphere were great too! Oh, and we learned why they had the seating under the tent in the parking lot... this place had a line out the door by the time we were leaving and all the tent tables were full!

Dominick's real Italian is not that real or great…read more The first red flag we ignored was we called before going to the restaurant and asked how long the wait would be. They said 50 minutes, and added us to the waitlist, this was at 5:40. We got seated a little after seven (almost 1.5 wait). Then we got seated. The garlic knots were brought out and tasted pretty doughy but good. They kinda remind me of the garlic knots you can get out of the freezer section at your local walmart. No bad things to say about the bruschetta. Two of my friends got the Caesar salad, which they enjoyed. My other friend and I got the garden salad, which was fine. My last friend got the minestrone and it was adequate. Then the most unfortunate part of the night was our entrees. Two of my friends got the penne vodka, it had no taste and reminded me of cardboard when I tried it. They both rated it a generous 4/10. To pay almost $30 for that meal was diabolical. My other two friends got the lasagna and to put it nicely, they think the Stouffer's frozen lasagna could beat it out. They also rated it a very kind and delicate 4/10. Lastly, I got the chicken saltimboca. It tasted like boiled salty chicken with canned minced garlic you'd keep in your fridge piled on top. Not sure my breath will ever smell good again. Instead of Marinara sauce I got vodka sauce on my pasta and I guess you could say no taste is better than a bad one? Disappointed in my meal to say the least. Very overpriced Italian food that I could make at home for a fraction of the price. Would not recommend.

Vivace lived up to its reputation. Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere with either…read morevalley or Mountain Views. We shared the burrata appetizer and the Branzino. The fish was hot, perfectly prepared and a good portion. Another highlight was switching the fish side to a vegetable pasta. That pasta was sheer perfection. So darn good! Service is relaxed so if you're in a hurry best tell them. We'll be back soon!

This place is and always has been my favorite Italian spot. Everything on the menu is amazing I…read morehave yet to have a bad thing there. I love this place and the service is always great. Vibes are immaculate Thanks Vivace for years of consistent delicious food and service

I went in for the first time with a group of 4 Tuesday night for a friend reunion. We had Hailey as…read morea server and she was an absolute delight. She was knowledgeable on the menu and made our experience one to remember. I would definitely return and recommend anyone to come and enjoy a pleasant dinner. Food was exquisite and drinks were amazing. Overall service and ambiance were excellent would definitely be back.

For whatever reason, I haven't been here in nearly ten years, and my dining companion had never…read morebeen. So we journeyed out on Memorial Day for a grill-free dinner. The space is lovely of course, with tons of courtyard view windows. We did run into a broken chair when we sat down, but that was easily remedied (hopefully it was permanently removed from the floor). Our server was also tending bar, so he was stretched a bit thin, but overall the service was solid. He happily went back to the kitchen in a couple of questions he couldn't answer, but was overall very knowledgeable. He recommended a white wine made by a relative of the restaurant owner and it was lovely. We started with the octopus. I didn't expect this starter to be cold, but the tender octopus, fingerling potatoes and olives were a great combo in the acidic sauce. Would most certainly order it again. My main was the short rib. Short rib is always a heavy dish, but the vegetable risotto and asparagus helped lighten it a bit and it was tender and delicious. I probably ate 1/3, but I'm not sad to have generous leftovers. My dining companion had the veal, which was also excellent. I finished my meal with the crème caramel, which was very traditional and exactly as expected (which is what I want in a dessert like that). I'm very happy to dine here more often than every ten years.

The restaurant is most definitely tiny , the staff and the food are top notch. It feels like one of…read morethose great neighborhood cafes that the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome , the Food is 10/10 . Exactly what it says it is . Definitely get the meatball sub and the lasagna !

We had dinner here last night (Wednesday) and had a wonderful time in a cozy yet warm and friendly…read moreroom. We grabbed a table for 2 in the back by the soda machine to look over the menu. Went up and ordered, then went to get our drinks. By the time I sat down my side salad was already on the table. As I finished the salad our chicken and eggplant Parm's were being delivered. The chicken and eggplant we'e perfectly cooked. The portions were indeed generous. The ladies kept it all moving, friendly, efficient. Even refilled my drink without asking. Reminiscent of the Little Italy places you might encounter walking around Boston. Well done!

This was my first time here and let me say I truly enjoyed the restaurant. The waitress I had was…read moreso sweet and attentive, she also told us about the history of the restaurant. This is a wonderful family business and look forward to returning. The food was amazing as well as the wine that I tried. The eggplant with rigatoni was amazing. The pasta was cooked well and the sauce was filled with amazing tastes. The egg plant had an amazing consistency and the vegetable sauce was packed with different notes of herbs and spices. 8/10 The hamburger torino was tasty and cooked nicely, not dry. The honey balsamic barbecue sauce was an amazing sauce to add to the burger. 4.5/10 burger I'm not sure of the name of the Toscana wine that I tried, it was the 3rd or 4th option down the list of red wines. This wine had earthy notes and was not too sweet. This wine was recommended by the waitress and it did not disappoint. 7/10 Overall I truly enjoyed my visit to this restaurant and will be recommending this to my friends and family!

Tonight, we are meeting friends we haven't seen in a while in northern Tucson for dinner. Cafe…read moreTorino is one of their favorites and it is not to loud so we can catch up on time that flies by. Reservations were made as this place is a local watering hole in the area. The place was packed and we ordered the Ceasar's salad to split and the mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The salad was fine and enough for us to easily share. The mussels were good, tasty broth, and grilled bread to soak up the sauce. We also ordered a tagliatelle bolognese that was fine, decent taste, hot and a generous helping. Our server was on the spot with making sure we were happy, drinks filled and yet did not interrupt our conversation. To the Cafe Torino staff, we never felt pressure to dine and dash, thank you. The food was fine but not remarkable. Obviously, the crowds love this place. You should make a visit to Cafe Torino and make your own decision.

Wow wow wow I love this place it's so cute on the inside. Has a little area for the kids to play…read morewith toys and it gives clean mom and pop. I got the small 7 dollar bowl and that is definitely plenty of food but I guess if you're totally American you want that big portion there is the 10 dollar bowl option. But I am plenty full off the small bowl. The pesto bowl tie with grilled chicken and roasted veggies is what I got and it absolutely SMACKED! Pesto definitely was not from a jar and if it was you fooled me. But I will be back to try all the versions of pasta and sandwiches!! So glad I took a chance on this local eatery!! It's right next to the Starbucks in the Target parking lot. I was also graced with a cannoli and that too was great!! Highly recommend this place for good comfort food! The owner was very nice and let me know that if you order to go the drink is a bit cheaper! So that was cool!

This place has that family owned business kind of vibe to it. As you walk into the restaurant, it…read morehas a very simple decor, there is no menu board on the counter. And their take out boxes are just exposed in the open behind the counter. Most of the staff are young boys, very polite, but never ever once checked on us, after our food was served. This place just opened end of January 2023. So probably they will make some improvements on the interior of the establishment. The food was priced decent, if you're on a budget, and craving for pasta, this is the place for you. I noticed most of the costumers are young. There are 2 size options for their serving. Then choice of pasta, sauce and sides. They have salads and sandwiches. Food is not bad, but nothing special about it, either. We got curious and I'm sure a lot of people will, too.

To those who overlooked this beautifully tucked-away gem at a unique Tucson mountain resort--what a…read moremiss! From the first bite, my palate came alive - layered with the delicate fragrance of fresh herbs, florals, and something even rarer: genuine care from both the chef and the staff. Every dish felt intentional, like it was crafted, not just prepared. Passagio strikes an elegant balance between traditional Italian roots and the bold, sun-kissed soul of a Sonoran trattoria. It's the kind of place where flavors don't just sit on your tongue, they move, evolve, and stay with you long after the meal is over. If you're searching for a refined, intimate escape; perfect for two (or a small group that truly appreciates the experience)...Passagio deserves a top spot on your "go-to" list. Returning will not be a pleasure, but a must. 100% worth your time. Bravo to Chef and the team. The bar scene is absolutely epic and the vibe is absolutely different.

I usually love dining at the restaurants at Starr Pass. This experience was not the greatest…read moreconsidering the price and atmosphere. We were seated outside on the patio. We arrived when it was still daylight out and over 75 degrees outside. The hostess who sat us immediately started lighting the heater next to us. When I asked her not to because it was almost 80 degrees outside she told me the other table requested it. She didn't offer to move us away from the heater when all other tables on the patio were open (there were only two parties outside, including us). It was strange and also very warm for us. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer and when I say they were some of the smallest meatballs I ever saw, I'm not exaggerating. Imagine the bagged meatballs you buy from the grocery store when making crock pot bbq meatballs- that was the size and it comes with 3. Definitely not worth the price. But the flavors were good. I also ordered the chicken parm and it was delicious. The portion was also generous and made up for the meatballs. I was very happy with that dish. Finally, I ended with a slice of tiramisu which was also very yummy. When we finished our desserts, we waited over a half hour for the waiter to come back with the bill, but he never did. One of us went inside to ask for the bill and the hostess told us our waiter would be right there. The waiter did show up again but only to take two orders (there were two other tables seated at this time, which made us the third table outside now). He didn't acknowledge our table or say he'd be right back with the check. We even tried to get his attention, but he hurried back inside quickly without acknowledging us. All of us got up and walked to the hostess for our bill and we still had to wait a few more minutes for the waiter to show up with it. There was no acknowledgment of the wait for our bill and nothing was done to make sure everything was good with us. It was treated as if we were still sitting at the table and everything was fine. It was a strange experience for how nice the restaurant appears. Although the food had great flavor, I would not recommend. I would have given it more stars of the service was better.

It's been a minute but another wonderful experience. We got the meat lasagna ($23) and calzone ($12…read more+ $8.50 for meatball topping). And she tried their Old Fashioned cocktail ($16). Food arrived just 15 min later and was piping hot and delicious. The lasagna is a good sized portion (roughly 5x7) and is generously filled with meat. Taste is amazing with medium-firm pasta and a nice crust across the top and sides. The ricotta calzone came with a side of marinara (yay) for dipping as there is no sauce inside. Roughly 2 dozen toppings are available, ranging from $3-$8+. I opted for the meatballs ($8.50) and was slightly disappointed. The meatballs are crumbled within the calzone (understandable) but not pronounced in quantity. I would prefer larger pieces (halves work at this size - after all I ordered meat-ball not meet-ground ;) However, for $8 (a 75% upcharge) my chief gripe is that I was simply expecting more. Next time pepperoni/mushrooms! Ambiance is lovely and waitstaff were awesome -- gracious, knowledgeable about menu specifics, and attentive. Parking is free/easy at this corner of a small strip mall. Can't wait to try their new Detroit menu too! Note: due to Rene's smaller size (less than 10 tables total) and high demand, all reservations (any day) require a credit card to hold. This is entirely understandable as even one no-show is a measurable hit to keeping a full house. I also have kids yet 100% embrace their patio-only policy when with kiddos. This literal mom/pop venue (they have kids too) tries to do the impossible balance between clientele and intimate, high-end dining (we simply accommodate by getting take out when feeding the Whole family ;)

Checked out Renee's a few weeks ago and it's honestly my new favorite Italian spot in Tucson. The…read morefood was amazing, the vibes were great and it's such a great place for date night. The murals on the walls are super cool too. I loved how they had hand sanitizer at the table. Seating is pretty limited, so I'd definitely make a reservation. Service was great and everything tasted super fresh. We ordered the Meatballs & Jalapeño Cream, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Garlic Knots, Papas con Queso Pizza, Penne Arrabbiata, and Tiramisu. Everything was amazing but my favorites had to be the meatballs and the pizza. Only downside was that they were out of lemonade, which I really wanted to try. But the food was so good that I'lol for sure be back, so I'll just grab it next time.