Ceres is absolutely worth the hype! It's on a block downtown with no cars and has only outdoor…read moreseating. The cute walk up window is easy to order at and is surrounded by nearly a dozen shops and art galleries. The handmade pasta and sauce is truly delightful. Everything is well balanced and made with care. The gelato flavors rotate every week, this visit we tried the earl grey which was killer! A wonderful downtown gem

My bestie recommended this place for an afternoon meet up. I checked out the menu and couldn't wait…read moreto try the place out. It's in this quaint little artist village in downtown Tucson. Murals adorning the walls trellis plants everywhere. A really gorgeous little scene. Ceres offers freshly made pastas and gelato with a rotating special. I have the bucatini with the Casio e Pepe sauce and my bestie had their weekly special which featured olives, orange zest and a light and delicate sauce and she added burrata to the top. We both had gelato. I opted for the Oreo. She opted for a blend of the two flavors and maxed out all of the toppings. Service there is super easy. You walk up to the window order what you want and you're given a number. When your pasta is hot and ready they'll call your number for pickup. While you're waiting you seat yourself and there's plenty of seating for everyone. The portion sizes are perfect and the pasta is just scrumptious. It's also a great way to walk off lunch by taking a stroll through the artist village. If you were looking for good food and a quaint setting this can certainly be your spot!

The restaurant is very attractive. You can eat inside (as we did), on a deck in back of the…read morerestaurant with views of the mountains, or on their patio. Although not formal, this does scream upscale Italian. We started with to half-portion salads. My wife had Little Gem Caesar Salad ($11 for half portion) which comes with grated grana padano, gem lettuce, and croutons. She felt that she would have enjoyed a more traditional version with Caesar dressing (she said it tasted more like Ranch dressing). I had the Italian Cobb Salad ($12.50 for a half portion). It comes with sopressatta, calabrese, pistachio mortadella, fresh mozzarella, provolone, heirloom tomato, pepperoncini, olive, cucumber, piquillo pepper, herb breadcrumb, and oregano vinaigrette. I LOVED this salad; it had great variety, texture, and taste. An A plus for sure. For entrees, my wife had the Bolognese, which is listed as the "House Specialty" for $26). It comes with meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, and oregano. Ever since going to Italy this year, my wife has been on a quest to find a match to her favorite Bolognese. Unfortunately, this wasn't it. It lacked the depth of flavor that a well-made, slow-to-cook Bolognese must take to get that depth of flavor. Also, it was extremely salty, which should not have been the case. However, I very much enjoyed the Trottole Chicken Pesto ($24), even more than I expected (sometimes pesto isn't to my liking, but this was excellent). It comes with basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, and crispy capers. The service was professional and attentive. In addition, my wife has a glass of the La Volte Super Tuscan wine, which was quite good, but pricy at $17.50 a glass. So all in all, kind of a mixed bag. I very much enjoyed what I had, but my wife wasn't as lucky in her selection. Our price for two half salads, the two entrees, a glass of wine and a Coke came to $102 before tip. I wavered between three stars and four stars, but went with four-stars because I very much enjoyed what I had. However, based on my wife's salad and entree, along with the high price of the food and wine, it would have been three stars. I would still recommend North Italia for dinner, but your conclusion might vary by the specific selections you make.

I love North Italia no matter where I am. So when we were a little late on the uptake for a Mothers…read moreDay dinner rezzie I was hopeful North would have a spot for us and they pulled through! This location is at the Encantada so there's plenty of free and abundant parking although it appears they also do valet. We ordered a few things: 1. The truffle bread. Omg this is one of my favorite things here. The bread is so fluffy and the truffle with that ricotta, mmm! Delightful and perfect for sharing. 2. The prosciutto and arugula pizza. Very tasty and great for sharing as well. 3. The rigatoni alla vodka. This was my first time ordering pasta here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This and the pizza made for great leftovers. 4. The chefs board. This was okay. It's their version of a charcuterie board and it was honestly just kind of mid for the price. My only nit is the service which as expected on a holiday was pretty slow.

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 placed 2 orders of lasagna and had fun picking the sauce, cheese, and fillings. The online system…read morecertainly made it easy. The food was ok: didn't seem like they're cooked long enough for all the ingredients to melt together. Garlic bread was just toasted sandwich buns with garlic butter. I also ordered Dago dinner, and open face sandwich with sausage parties, cheese and red sauce. The sausage has some good spices and the sauce was on the sweet side. The bread was soggy by the time I got home. This place has lots of potential and I look forward to trying other items.

Fast food Italian. Pizza, pasta, salad. Made fast fast and affordable. I live down the street and…read morefinally was able to try the food. The Staff was nice and friendly. I tried to call in my order, but got no answer. They have a drive thru, but there was a line so I went inside and ordered. You can dine in. We Did a small pepperoni pizza and a regular order of fettuccine Alfredo with chicken to go. I Had to heat up the fettuccine because it was cold, but the portion size was hefty. The chicken was diced small and not much in it. The pizza wasn't bad.

I came here with my wonderful peeps, and we got different orders. My friends loved their pizzas as…read morethey thought they were flavorful and had a decent amount of toppings. I ordered the Cabonara Rustico, and it was decent. The bread was a bit hard, so I recommend if they can bake their bread to be softer. However, I liked their Sangria Blanco -: it was yummy.

Went to dinner for our anniversary, requested $25 hold for a not busy Friday evening. Nothing was…read moresaid or given for letting you know if was our anniversary. Pizza was the best thing -chicken artichoke pesto, then 2 chicken Alfredo's, one steak w/side of veggies, and chicken pasta w/spinach n peas. Each pasta dish was $24 then adding protein starts at $6, all sides were extra, pasta served w/hard bread. I wasn't too impressed. We ordered 2 alcoholic drinks and 2 sodas. Total bill $240 for 5 adults. Nothing to write home about. Decent but pricey.

Consistently delicious - take out order was exactly as ordered and on time for pick up…read more Dining in - staff is friendly and helpful with menu options. I love the eggplant!

As always : best pizza in town! The Scordato salad plentiful, mixed with julienne cut cheese &…read moreItalian delicatessen on mixed greens. Kids had chicken parmigiana: "all gone"! And Shae, best server in town! ( sorry if I misspelled your name). Manhattan was a miss @ the bar, straight bourbon a better choice

Roma Imports is the dream location for anyone craving Italian food in-store or looking to pick up…read moresomething to take home. I went during a lunch break and the food both myself and my coworkers got all ended up being incredible. There is seating in the back of the store but a massive selection of all kinds of Italian goods, both in freezers and in a deli-style section. The menu has all kinds of classic favorites and I tried a sandwich that had fresh burrata, which was the exact thing I was craving. The prices are decent for the size of the portions and I also ended up snagging a bag of Baci candies on my way out! This is a great lunch spot with something on the menu for everyone, including a whole array of deserts like cannolis.

This is my wife's (*she's Italian, by the way) favorite place to pick up stuff for when we host…read morehome gatherings. The feast of the seven fishes is our yearly tradition during the holidays, and when it rolls around, Angie (I'm not making that up, that is her real name--I told you she was Italian) will grab stuff from Roma by the armful. I am of the opinion that the prepared foods from here can range from the, "Mama Mia!" (really really tasty) to the, "Eh, Cosi cosi" (you know, it passes) range. I'm a people-person and love to observe the patrons. Many of the customers appear to be of Italian descent and, like my bettah half seem to really-enjoy the traditional and authentic staples of, Il Bel Paese (The beautiful country). Food from many different regions of Italy are available. The decor is kinda fun. In my mind, when I think of what an Italian trattoria should look like, this place comes to mind... it's got the classic red and white checkered table clothes, maps and landscapes of Italy adorning the walls, and an energy of a place that is well cared for. A religious icon or two will also dot the interior landscape. The aroma of slowly simmering tomato gravy, cut garlic, roasted meats, chopped onions, and olive oil fills the air. It's an experience. Sometimes life imitates art, and hand to gawd, on my mutha's life... the last times I went, der was deeze tree guys sitt'n in dah corner. I swears, dey cou'da been cast members from the Sopranos. Ayhhyyee! Was'amatta, youse? The staff is generally warm and enthusiastic about their offerings. They generally have been super helpful, and if it's not too busy, are more than happy to make suggestions for new items or how best to prepare the items we have purchased. When we have visited, 90% of the time, the place was crack'n (meaning: super busy and full of life!). Sometimes, as we drive away and I take a peek at the receipt, I will exclaim, "Davvero! È così caro!" Loosely translated that means, "Really! That's so expensive!" My wife, who only knows a few words of Italian, has no idea that I was pooping my pantaloni over the cost... but, bless her heart, she seems to think the food here is worth every penny. Generally, I agree. So next time you go, remember to leave the gun, but take the cannoli. Mangiare!

Hands down one of my favorite spots in Tucson! I love the food so much, the vodka sauce is my…read morefavorite! It's a casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Noodies is always top on my recommendation list for good, quality Tucson bites!

I've seen this place for a while but haven't had time to stop in. My teens like to giggle at the…read morename ‍ Came here with the family for dinner on a Sunday. We ordered three different pasta and sauce combos and my son got the meatball sub. We also got a swirled gelato to share. All the food was tasty. Appreciate how things are made in house and you can taste the difference between the pasta here versus a chain like the Olive Garden. The staff were kind and there was ample seating inside. Their private parking lot makes parking easier since it's so close to campus and has limited street parking.

Listen everyone - this guy Kent makes the VERY BEST kielbasa EVER! I've eaten Polish sausages in…read moreChicago, Joliet, New York City, Kansas City, and other places known for Polish cuisine, and I have never had a kielbasa that tasted so perfect! We have family in Tucson, so when we're there I always pick up some of Kent's fresh Polish kielbasa. You are depriving yourself if you don't get some, and I would hate to see anyone deprive himself/herself of this delicious treat. Get over to Kent's Sausage Shop and get you some - all of his products are sedond to none, but this particular variety is uniquely exquisite. You will not be disappointed!

I've been looking all over town for Krakow, a garlicky Polish lunch meat. I grew up in the midwest…read morewhere there are a lot of Polish and Hungarian people, and Krakow is prevalent. I stopped in and asked the lady behind the counter if they had Krakow. She said yes and pointed to a sausage in the case. I said no, that was not it as it was much smaller around than what I grew up eating, which (in the midwest) is around 6" across. The lady said they've been making Krakow for 40 years, and "that's the way people like it here", and that's that. I asked her if i could show her a picture of what I was talking about. She said it wouldn't do any good (to show a picture). She pretty much ignored me and went on to other tasks. I asked for a taste and she sliced off a piece. It's about 80% taste-wise of what I grew up eating, not nearly garlicky enough but close enough to buy a pound. As she was slicing it, she said "he" makes it once a year right after Thanksgiving and when it's gone, it's gone. So I asked for 2# and said I was going to freeze some. She said it would dry out when frozen so I only got 1#. Perhaps she was really busy, but she didn't seem to have time for me. She was pleasant enough with my requests but not very friendly. Not sure I'll go back.

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.