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I live in Rincon west and everybody swears by this truck... I was downtown at second Saturday night celebration and lo and behold, there was the food truck. My friend, and I decided to partake, as the smell of garlic was wafting thickly in the warm spring evening air. Jozarelli did not disappoint. Nice tender chewy crust with a crunchy exterior on the edges. Plenty of delicious toppings and delicious sauce. And oh yes, the flavor of garlic was definitely present but oh so divine. Look forward to seeing more of this truck in the future my pizza bone was definitely satisfied. read more

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Erick D.

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Good Italian food truck that offers hot dogs. Had a chance to try them out after 2nd Saturday downtown. The service was fast and friendly. Big menu and my pasta was very good. Definitely check them out if you haven't. read more

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Rita M.

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2 years ago

Quick service. Great Italian. I'm from the east coast (which has the best Italian) and this truck meets the standards! We also got complimentary cannolis (quite a treat cuz my birthday was two days ago. However, I never mentioned it to them). The food is so flavorful! I will follow them everywhere now for Italian read more

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Andrea K.

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Not bad for a food truck. Definitely expensive though($21 for pasta and small desert). I got the chicken parmesean pasta and also a tiramisu. My only complaint is that the tiramisu had a bunch of liquid once I got into it. So much so that I drank the rest of my dessert. It tasted good, just not typical for tiramisu. Service was good, they were very busy but attentive. read more

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Kelly S.

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1 year ago

This company has a both at the SAVAHCS and the Italian type foods the sauce is either bland or too tomato paste overbearing. The pizza needs to have a better chew in the crust as it was like eating pizza sauce and cheese on a cracker. The Mexican food they provided for the red sauce is bland, pico has no flavor. On a good note the fresh jalapenos is a welcome addition. read more

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Gary W.

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2 years ago

Very good food. Very popular. I had the mushroom pizza. Tasted good. Of all the food trucks, this one was the best. read more

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Marcia L.

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Jozarelli's catered my daughters wedding on Saturday night. I could not have been more impressed! Joe Jozarelli came to the venue on time. He was highly organized with plenty of staff. He communicated so well with all of us and served an astounding amount of food in a very short amount of time. I tasted the lasagna, calzone and pasta primavera. All amazing with a beautiful presentation. I will recommend them to absolutely everyone I can. Everyone enjoyed the food so much. Thank you again! read more

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Stephanie L.

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So good!! Probably one of the best food trucks we've ever been to. We ordered the crispy chicken pesto sandwich, garlic fries and margherita pizza. Lots to choose from on the menu with kid friendly items too. The staff was friendly and even though they were busy, the wait didn't seem too long. Highly recommend you check this truck out! read more

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Got an il brutto pizza and bacon garlic fries This food was amazing. The pizza had so much flavor that the sausage oil rolled off Great food from this lunch wagon read more

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Lucy M.

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Umm I had the pepperoni calzone- i paid about $10 and only ate half of it. It wasn't very tasteful unfortunately. I also noticed the list of items they sell was kind of a lot for a truck, maybe narrow it to less items as that's probably what causes the food to not be so good. read more

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Bryan J.

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Went to 2nd Saturday last night. Five of us at gyros and hot dogs here. They were fast with the order! But the quality of the meat was so, so bad. The worst gyros anyone in our group had ever had. Who puts blue cheese on a gyro? What was that sauce? The veggies were fresh & the bread was soft. And I really do hate shitting on a local business that's just trying to get by. But for those prices, you gotta step up your game a bit on quality. The cheapest frozen gyro meat you can get at the local grocer is better. Oh, AND the "chorizo" on the hot dog tasted like all-meat canned Hormel chili with cinnamon added. We are not in the Midwest. That was not chorizo. Get it together, please. read more

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Vanessa C.

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"Mama mia, that's a spicy meatball!" I wish I had photos of the delicious food we picked up tonight at Starr Pass/Greasewood. Our family inhaled the food the moment they got home. The meatballs are big, tender, juicy, full of flavor and have just enough spice to give them a kick. I had the meatball sub and it was super filling. The bread, the sauce, and the meatballs all homemade!! My daughter had the linguini and meatballs. She's not a spicy food fan so we split her leftovers and once again amazing. The pasta was al dente and I love their sauce. Looking forward to trying more. read more

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Kirsty M.

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Wow...so I got to try out this food truck at the Gem show and they sure didn't disappoint..it was fresh,hot and delicious,so thankyou jozarelli's I will be back...so all you people at the show please give this them a try. read more

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Mike M.

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They were at a food truck event, and I choose to eat here. Man the food was so good. The Garlic Fries are fantastic. I had the spicy Italian sandwich and it was really good as well. Give them a try. read more

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Amanda B.

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My husband had an amazing calzone there and was raving about this food truck. So, when it was at the 4th party on D-M we were stoked to try it. My husband ordered the same calzone but this time thought it was just average, same as my son. I ordered a meatball sub, I felt meatballs were too dense and overseasoned, bread was hard to bite through, and too little sauce to counter the dense bread and meatballs. I wanted to love it, but, it came up lacking. read more

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Cullen C.

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3 years ago

They work SO hard and the food is amazing. The service is fast and easy. It smells incredible next to the truck. They even gave me two cannolis because they forgot to bring pizza dough. Anytime this food truck is near me, best believe I am gonna be there!!! read more

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Anna R.

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3 years ago

Yesterday I found Jozarelli's food truck on the corner of 22nd and Pantano at The Pit. Absolutely Delicious. The meatball sandwich was outstanding. My husband had their Bolognese dish. He loved it. We finished it off with a Chocolates Chip Cannolis and Tiramisu. Just amazing. We have a new weekend tradition. read more

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Lauren S.

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7 years ago

I am absolutely obsessed with Jozarelli's fresh bread! They're usually two flavors twirled into one - tasty and visually appealing. Can't go wrong with their pizza, pasta, or sandwiches. Tried them all and liked everything. I give it 5 stars because I thought an Italian food truck was going to be nasty - mushy pasta or soggy crust. But somehow Jozarellis champions the food truck challenges and everything is cooked nicely! It may not be as good as what you might get inside a restaurant, but it's five stars when it comes to food trucks! They had a pulled pork sandwich special one time, and I thought "how do you make that Italian?" But they did! Some hot peppers and spices and you got Italian bbq :) read more

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Michael H.

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4 years ago

No stars if it would allow No service no Stars!!!! Waited for about 5 mins. To place order, no one came up to me to take order, or to see if I had questions. Guy working is a joke!!!!!!! Would rather stand around and talk to his friends then to help potential customers... Not to smart. I will not ever give this joke of a business a try again, TO MANY BUSINESSES WHO STRIVE FOR CUSTOMERS, while jokes like to waste our time!!!!!!!! read more

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Jen B.

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I tried this food truck out while taking in the fireworks in Oro Valley at James Kriegh park. There was a bit of wait, to be expected, but the people were friendly and the menu easy to read. My husband got a sausage and sweet peppers wrap and I got the chicken pesto wrap. I have got to say I think these should not have been available in wrap form although I know why they did it, lots of health conscious people or just people watching their carbs or people who want things that are easily eaten from one hand. Let me tell you these wraps were neither. They were both dripping with oil and they were just okay. I think if I went back I would try the sandwiches, maybe the oil soaks better into thick cut bread? Skip the wraps, just order desert. This food truck serves canolis... seriously. And they're amazing. The filling was creamy and had just the right amount of chocolate chips sprinkled in and was lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Can't beat the price, I believe it was $3-4 for 3 small canolis. Perfect to share or to horde... whatever your preference may be. read more

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Al S.

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The food truck is nice. Ordering was a little awkward with a bend down and look up through the window setup (I am only 6 foot). Took my order and with one person in front of me the wait was reasonable. Ordered the chicken parm and it was tasty. The noodles were firm and not crunchy. However the marinara was nothing special. The chicken was a hearty portion but it was 12 dollars so to be expected. Honestly nothing really going. Would have gave 3 and a half stars but I will update to 3 if another experience makes me go 'meh,' again. Otherwise I look forward to what others rave about. read more

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Caryn S.

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I would give them less than one star if I could. After my organization paid them (a lot) to show up for a big event, they bailed for another event that they thought might be more lucrative. Bad, bad business. I don't care what their food is like, they are completely unreliable. As it turned out, we had about 800 very hungry people at our event and another restaurant with a spanking new food truck and much better food jumped in for free and fed our attendees. read more

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Mari T.

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Bought my kid Spaghetti and meatballs, it was tasty but not particularly memorable. Meatballs seemed flavored well, not outstanding, nor the sauce. He liked it a lot. I got an Italian Gyro. It was mediocre but certainly passable and edible. The combo flavors of traditional gyro meat with feta cheese, something like Caesar dressing and maybe marinaded red peppers and fresh spinach is something that sounds like it would be alright but is not the greatest combo. Would not buy that again. Seems like quality is there and the pizzas looked good coming out but the pizzas I noticed were enough for 1 person, I think you'd still be hungry if you had to share it. If I could give 1/2 stars it'd be rated 3 1/2 but I default up in this case. read more

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Lee W.

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Best Restaurant in Tucson in my opinion. Everything house made. Certainly the best Italian food I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned dishes. Outstanding flavor. Every time I'm here I wanna find the owner and give him a hug because this food warms my heart. Great job. Please stay open indefinitely. read more

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Kiara F.

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The pizzas are absolutely incredible!! They tast so fresh and amazing, I just wish I could taste it again. I had a pepperoni pizza with mushrooms. It was amazing. I also had the pizza fries but they weren't the greatest. I would not get it again but I completely recommend the pizza. I want to try their cannolis but I wasn't able to. If you get the chance, eat here. It's not very expensive and the food is good. read more

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Calvin M.

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Tried this food truck at a food truck event. Ordered a calzone listed at $11, a side of fries listed at $5, a set of cannoli cream puffs listed at $5, and an arizona tea with no listed price. Ended up being $13 for the calzone, $8 for the fries, $5 for the puffs, and $4 for the tea. Then once I tried the calzone I found that the little bit of chicken that was in it was raw so it was not edible. It wasn't a busy event so I would of thought the chicken would of been caught, but they seemed more concerned about talking crap about other food trucks around them not being open yet. read more

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Caryn S.

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6 years ago

I am responding to Joe S. comments on my review. I am an officer on the board of the organization that booked his unreliable truck and I have seen the bank statement and check for the deposit we paid. And since I never mentioned my organization in my review, it is hardly likely that he could have done any research whatsoever on our reservation. As I contended, he simply made a decision to not honor his commitment to our event and went to an event that he thought might be more lucrative. No worries. We were able to get a better truck with better food and our 800 attendees were very happy with it. read more

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Allen R.

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50 minute wait for 2 pizzas off a foodtruck!!! Are you kidding me? The pizza & pasta can not possibly be good enough for the wait. They need to seriously reconsider their businesses model. read more

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Monique Q.

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Jozarelli's is the best! They have the best calzones and the food is fresh. It is mouthwatering and it was great that they were always present when the schedule said they would be. read more

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Ramon O.

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I got the chicken pasta with veggies and Parmesan, super awesome shredded chicken fresh veggies and great spices and flavor. The truck is huge and has a very professional feel that lots of food trucks lack very good place, be on the look out for this behemoth! read more

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Anna L.

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12 years ago

I come from NY; I know Italian food. How can you go wrong with a sausage, onion and pepper sandwich? The sausage was ground up, the peppers and onions were raw. WTH?? It was a total mess to eat this. The baked bowtie pasta was all soft, like mushy pasta. It was WAY overcooked. I will never patronize this truck again. Basic Italian food is simple to make. If I could give this a no- star rating, I would. read more

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Hi Anna: You know what? YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! We made a huge…

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John D.

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It's the best food truck I have tried and the best looking. If you see this food truck you should pull over right away and try them out. I found them outside of tap and bottle and I had to try them out ,no regrets! read more

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Chris R.

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12 years ago

Tried this truck at Baja Oktoberfest last night. What a disappointment. Firstly not even close to "Italian street food". Mostly entrees. As a Bronx native, a sausage and peppers sandwich is a food truck staple. Theirs had a tremendous roll, way too big for the single small piece of mediocre sausage. The peppers and onions were bland and under cooked. The pasta arribatta was flavorless and only had two prices of meat. The bruschetta wasn't a bruschetta. Service was slow and food came it out of order. Would never eat off this truck again. read more

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Robert K.

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The truck itself seemed pretty nice and professional as was the staff, however the food was subpar at best. I'm a young male in the military soo I really don't have high standards, but the bread for the sausage sandwich was dried out and old like the type you can grab out of the roll bin at safe way. You could pinch it and it would disintegrate into bread dust. Hardly any vegetables, and the sausage was nothing good or bad. Definitely not worth 8 dollars. read more

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Nina P.

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12 years ago

I won a gift certificate to Jozarelli's at Meet Me at Maynard's last week, so I had check them out. They post their location on their webpage, so my friend and I tracked them down last night to try the food. We got an 8" sausage pizza, garlic fries and bruschetta. Everything was very good, and fresh. The fries were..well..fried, and covered in parmesan cheese. yum. We got the cannolis for dessert which came in a set of 4, so we were totally stuffed after the meal. And, if you check in on Yelp you get a free can of soda. read more

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Anna B.

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Wonderful people to work with and Amazing food! You absolutely won't go wrong with this truck! These people know what they are doing! They catered my daughters wedding and came thru 100%. Food and selection was awesome to. If I had to do it all again I would hire them again! Thank you Jozarelli's! read more

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Michael S.

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These guys mean business. Great service, awesome LOW noise (no loud compressor running all the time) modern truck with TV outside, great food. Well, so far I've only had one dish, the pizza fries, which were fantastic - basically pizza with fries instead of crust. Good idea, wonderful execution. I will be back again as soon as they come by! read more

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Staci F.

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Joe, the owner of Jozarelli's, is an amazing guy to work with! We hired him and his team to provide food at my son's wedding reception. His communication is top notch. And when I thought one of our food trucks was a no show, Joe offered to handle the food for all 250 guests. His food is delicious! Our wedding guests had nothing but great things to say. I personally had the lasagna which he served with a side caesar and breadstick. The lasagna was sooooo good! Thank you Joe! If I ever need a food truck again I'm calling you! read more

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Arayah L.

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I just ate a Bruschetta sandwich from the food truck for the first time and it's the best choice I've made all week. Making a note to go whenever they're downtown! read more

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J D.

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My fiancee and I have stopped by this food truck at Starr Pass and Greasewood more than once. I have to say that I get excited when I see them driving into the area to set up in the afternoon. We have tried several items off their menu including the pesto chicken sandwich, and several different combinations of calzones. Though the sandwich was a little dry, we have been pleased with the food overall. Calzones are my weakness and I love that they have fennel sausage available as a topping choice, which I have had problems finding elsewhere. We also really enjoyed the bread and balsamic olive oil that we got this evening as well! The staff is extremely personable and they appeared to remember us on our return visit. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you see the truck around town at one of its many vending locations. This is definitely a place that I would choose if I was at a food truck event! read more

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(520) 345-8435
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Hours

What time does Jozarelli's open?

Jozarelli's opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Jozarelli's close?

Jozarelli's closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Jozarelli's take Bitcoin?

No, Jozarelli's does not take Bitcoin.

Does Jozarelli's take credit cards?

Yes, Jozarelli's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Jozarelli's have catering options?

Yes, Jozarelli's does have catering options.

Does Jozarelli's serve alcohol?

No, Jozarelli's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Jozarelli's have TVs?

Yes, Jozarelli's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Jozarelli's have bike parking?

Yes, Jozarelli's has bike parking.

Does Jozarelli's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Jozarelli's has outdoor seating options.

Does Jozarelli's have parking?

Yes, Jozarelli's has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Jozarelli's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Jozarelli's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Jozarelli's have free WiFi?

No, Jozarelli's does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Food truck, special events, catering.

History

Established in 2012.

Jozarelli's Italian Street Food is a labor of love, combining a passion for delicious food, fresh ingredients and artisanal presentation. Chefs Joe and Dan Sotomayor bring over 40 years of food service experience on board Jozarelli's, which is evident with your first bite of their authentic street fare. The truck launched in Fall 2013 in Tucson, AZ Jozarelli's offers handmade artisanal pizzas & calzones, piadas - which are Italian style wraps, and sandwiches stacked with succulent braised meats and cheese. Italian gyros, variety of fries (pizza, bacon, garlic,pesto and reg. fries) Jozarelli's also offers a variety of crisp salads and, for dessert, the most delicious cannoli and rainbow cookies this side of New York's Little Italy. Come get your eat on with us!

Meet the Business Owner: Joe S.

Originally from Texas, now cooking it up in the Old Pueblo.

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3.0 mi•Peter Howell

Tucson definitely delivered today. This was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet, relaxed morning,…read morewhether sitting out on the patio or inside the bakery surrounded by its clean, simple, elegant atmosphere with just the right upscale touch. The coffee and baked goods were phenomenal, but the real standout for me was the breakfast sandwich. Who knew such simple ingredients on a brioche bun could come together like a work of art? Every bite was balanced and incredibly satisfying. And the staff? Absolutely wonderful. Their warmth and hospitality honestly gave Southern hospitality a run for its money. One of those places that makes your morning feel special.

My daughter treated me to dinner the last weekend in April for my birthday at Locale. This wouldn't…read morehave been our first time dining there and I made the decision out of lots of favorite restaurants. We ordered mocktails, as she's 17 and I rarely drink, and they were truly refreshing and delicious. Our server, I've forgotten his name, was tall, friendly and patient when I requested to stagger service, as it was a Sunday evening at 1630. The bread and oil was ok, calamari app was good, mostly tentacles and felt as if a third of the plate was just breading afterwards because we got the bottom of the bag from the freezer. For entrees, my daughter had the ragu bolognese and it was 4 minutes away from being al dente, the pasta was uncooked and tough. I wanted to send it back but my daughter said she would "just eat it". I usually get pasta or branzino, but this time I opted for the roasted chicken and it was the most insipid dish I have ever tasted. The chicken was boiled or sous vide and then given char marks on a grill, not roasted, not herbed, just charred. The au jus an overly salted corn starch thickened glaze. The broccolini and polenta on side were good and that's what I ate. The chef needs to fix this item or take it off the menu expeditiously. During dining service we felt bad for the several servers who were dealing with 2 screaming kids running through the dining room and out onto the patio. Several times bumping into servers with trays, the parents, cocktail in hand, barely did anything to attempt to stop them. As a restaurant, if something happened to those children, tray with piping hot pasta, it would be your responsibility, so next time kindly ask them to leave. It was loud and wrong and not the fault of your servers. All in all, I will have to take Locale off my list of restaurants to recommend for Italian food in Tucson, it was always the first place I recommend.

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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.

We went to this long time family establishment after seeing 009' at the Gaslight Theater....what a…read moregreat find! It's a very small place and reservations are recommended. The atmosphere is quaint and quiet with nice private booths for a very relaxing dining experience! We also 'LOVE' the fact that kids under 12 years of age are not allowed in the dining room but can be seated outside on the patio. Our waitress for the event was no other than 'Renee' the long time owner and she was AMAZING! So thoughtful and funny to chat with about her amazing food selection. Guy Fieri with 'DDD', also know as 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives visited her restaurant in 2018 with great reviews......he kinda knows Great Italian! We loved all the dishes as the 'Renee Sauce' is so tasty and delicious. The pizza was awesome as was the lasagna.....but the 'Flowerless Cake' was OMG total 'FLAVORTOWN' as Guy would say! We look forward to seeing Renee again soon on our next trip up to Tucson! Cheers!

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Penelope

4.5(280 reviews)

Leopard spotted, blisterednby wood fire, just enough sauce n cheese, freshest quality produce =…read morePenelope Perfection. Busy on a Weds 330PM shortly after doors open, after 2 days off, but understand it fills up even own the patio and after tasting you'll know why :) Fine dusted parm topped a zesty house dressed $13 Caesar that was pre-split for sharing. House croutons need more of a blast in that wooded oven to crisp up as they were limp and doughy but still polished off the greens. 4/5* Love me some Mortadella and hard to find on menus even in an Italian Grinder here, so my focus lasered in on Tony Balona $18 with Burrata, smoked mozz (didn't taste any smoke) and pistachio dust (very minimal at center, wah), thick swirls of pistachio pesto and switched red sauce for garlic oil, a thin simple sauce. Pistachio not really noticeable in pesto or dust, I really enjoyed my pie, though its not as complex tasting as you might believe. Dough with it's black blisters definitely shines. 5/5* Hub's Classic Pepperoni $17 was flooded in lil' crispy cups; devoured! Happy Hour Bonus 3-6P weekdays, $2 off Appys incl our Salad. $10 cocktails ($6 off!) and $6 Drafts & house wines. Beechwood Brewing centraholic West Coast IPA 7% ABV, a Golden hoppy entry with med bitter to end, Light body and lasting Creamy head was a great pizza accompaniment, as was a regular vs White Negroni on menu. Had an herbal syrup less bitter front than a typical in your face Campari sip. Service was efficient. Water carafe to table on seating. Sure hope they save the water left over given the constant desert shortage, as we only drank 1/3 due to our ABV glasses. On Penelope return, I'll fight to try the fresh pasta unless the Dough menu punches me into submission again! Haha

We arrived at around 5:30 and was told there was a 25 minutes wait time. We were seated one hour…read morelater. We found out that they have "team service" which explains why you can see servers are all over the place. Regardless, They were all nice and very welcoming. Place has plenty of seating. We ordered a Caesar salad, spaghetti meatball, cheese pizza, OTC pizza and the Jackie luna. Everything was flavorful, our experience would have been better if we were able to get in and out a little quicker.

1.9 mi•Broadmoor-Broadway Village

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House-made Meatballs Appetizer

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Falora

4.2(408 reviews)

Great spot for date night or if you're looking for an upscale pizza place! The pizzas are made…read moreNapoli-style with a thin, chewy crust with a nice char. The menu also features salads and pastas and a nice wine list. We've ordered the Margherita pizza several times, and it consistently is delicious. Though the pizza is definitely the main event, the salads and pasta are solid as well. We've had the Caesar salad which is pretty good, but recently tried the Piastra (chilled zucchini noodles in housemade pesto) which was a light and refreshing start to the meal. We also shared the hazelnut gnocchi which was unique, umami and creamy in flavor. For dessert, we shared the panna cotta which is served in a mason jar - great way to end the meal.

I have eaten at Falora a bunch of times. Nice athmoshphere, an outdoor patio and lots of creative…read morevegan options. My favorites here are the Kale salad and La Cauliflora pizza. I also like the Za Zucca pizza- very different. I have tried the Piastra- This one was a tad simple for me but refreshing. The San Gennaro pizza was good but didn't make my favorites list. The Cavatelli pasta dish was fun to try too. Cute place for anniversaries etc. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

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Tavolino Ristorante Italiano

3.7(545 reviews)

7.9 mi

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.

Pizza Prosciutto E Burrata

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Bottega Michelangelo

4.1(786 reviews)

10.0 mi

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!

Bar dining area

Meatball sliders

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Outdoor covered patio

Vero Amore - Swan

3.8(659 reviews)

5.2 mi•Old Fort Lowell

Service for the Saturday afternoon was ok could of been better but seem to have just opened for the…read moreevening. Thankfully food was amazing as always definitely one of my favorite Italian food in Tucson

Well, not really sure where to start on this review? It was a very sad experience from previous…read morevisits.I will start with me calling all day (2) weeks prior trying to make a dinner reservation for a party of six for dinner on Sunday night. Even though the restaurant was open for business they did not answer the phone! Warning! I finally had my call answered in the evening and made our reservation and informed them that we were interested in the 'Cheese Wheel Linguine' as you are required. We were then informed while ordering that they would not be doing the 'wheel' due to 'callouts' that night. OK, so I tried to order (4) different bottles of Chardonnay and they were out of three of them. We started with an appetizer of 'calamari' and it came 'burnt' and like rubber. We also ordered their famous Caesar Salad and were never served. We then decided to order a pizza which was served to us cold, uncooked and doughy. The poor wait staff and cooks are not managed correctly and were well over whelmed with no help. I was informed that the restaurant has 'new ownership' as they were purchased by 'Flying Leap Vineyards' and have been recently having staffing issues, inventory issue's and the new owners have cut back on everything. They did credit us on our bill for the cold uncooked pizza and the burnt calamari that was not edible. Our waiter felt so bad but, as we told him it was not his fault we were leaving without eating dinner 90 minutes later. Flying Leap Vineyards needs to somehow overcome this type of quality and improve things in a hurry otherwise ' just shut the doors' and sell Wine!

Wood fired sausage and mozzarella cheese with red sauce

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Outside picture.

Vivace

4.2(868 reviews)

8.1 mi

•$$$

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

Beautiful restaurant

Ramen

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Shrimp and Crab Cakes

Giuseppe's

3.7(489 reviews)

7.5 mi

Had an amazing lunch with girlfriends at Giuseppe's today! We went when the restaurant first opened…read moreso we were the only people in the place. The restaurant is pristine and we were promptly greeted by our amazing server. She gave great recommendations and you could tell that she really takes pride in all of the deliciousness coming from the kitchen. We order antipasti and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. The were full of flavor along with the bread for the table. The antipasti board was stacked full of delicious meats and cheeses. Then we ordered tomato basil soup, cannelloni, shrimp picatta, chicken marsala, osso bucco, and sausage rigatoni pasta. Everyone raved about the food, each entree was beautifully presented and came out piping hot! Ah how could I forget the drinks. One of us ordered the limoncello lemon drop, and I ordered the comfortable Italian. Both drinks were nicely balanced, the flavor it was so pleasing to the palate, and very easy to drink. After spending 12 years in Arizona all of it in the Northwest Tucson area cannot believe that I've never happened upon this place until yesterday. Will rest assured that this will become a monthly staple!

Giuseppe's food is excellent, I had the best penne a la vodka I had in years, everyone in our party…read moreof 7 was happy with their choices and we had a very nice family dinner on a Saturday night, it's a place where you can talk to everyone on your table , noise level is one Our server was on top of things we had him checking on us several times , friendly and kind .

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Shrimp Picatta

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Outdoor seating

Caruso's

3.4(542 reviews)

1.3 mi•Pie Allen

They were very nice and I liked the food! There was quite the crowd with the 4th Ave street fair…read morebut they kept everything running smoothly and I had a great time. Good pizza and drinks!

Finally tried Caruso's! I've passed by it on 4th so many times and always been curious about this…read moreItalian spot. The interior has brown walls and murals that really give it that classic Italian restaurant vibe. I thought it was great that they have a wheelchair lift next to the stairs at the entrance. The restaurant is divided into separate rooms, which adds to the authentic feel. There was more seating than I thought there would be. I ordered the linguini Alfredo and it was pretty good. They also bring garlic bread to the table, which went great with the pasta. To drink, I had the watermelon lemonade and it was super refreshing, especially for a hot Arizona day. The staff was friendly and our waitress did a great job checking on us and offering recommendations to order when we asked. I'd definitely come back again, especially to try their pizza next time.