My daughter and I had a great brunch. I had steak and eggs and my daughter had the kale and goat…read morecheese salad. I don't eat a lot of meat, but omg, this steak was so good! It came with a béarnaise sauce, two eggs and (since I am gluten free) a mixed green salad and some gf pita. My daughter said her salad was good. She also had one of their summer drinks- a Gush and Tell--also enjoyed. We arrived around 11am, and the restaurant was pretty chill. It was livening up a bit by the time we left. Our server, Brandon, was very knowledgeable about the menu and safe options for those with gluten sensitivities. He and everyone we encountered were friendly and hospitable. The service was excellent. There's a full bar, a lovely patio and plenty of parking. Regularly, I would recommend making a reservation but this time we were seated immediately, as we arrived early for brunch.

Came here for a large party dinner and had a great time. They have great wines by the bottle menu…read moreand good menu. I had the scallop entree and it was phenomenal. The scallops were cooked perfect with a great crust and buttery texture. I was actually pretty amazed how well it paired with the risotto. It won't get you full but it sure is gourmet. Where I feel it fell short were areas of service. We were tucked in a corner and for some reason, the AC never quite reached there and it was warm. I appreciated the manager giving us a pack of ice to cool down. In addition, one member of our party had to wait for his entree to come out, about 10 min. By then, some of us were already finished with our dish. Overall it was a great experience but I think it's very important to make sure everyone in the party is served their entree at the same time. This attention to detail is so crucial for the guests. Having someone wait for their food for a long time while everyone else is eating is a seldom dinner experience.

My son chose Vivace for his birthday dinner, and once again, this restaurant reminded us why it's…read moreone of our absolute favorites in Tucson. We like to switch up our appetizers every visit, so this time I tried something new, the escargot with artichokes. If you've never had escargot before, this is the perfect beginner dish. The escargot was buttery, tender, and packed with flavor. Paired with the artichokes and toasted bread, it was absolutely incredible. I almost ate the entire order by myself because I simply couldn't stop! We also ordered the shrimp and crab cakes, and wow, these were phenomenal. The outside had the perfect crispy crust while the inside was tender, flavorful, and full of seafood. The accompanying sauce tied everything together beautifully. For our entrées, we had the seared tenderloin over creamy polenta, cooked medium rare. It was perfection. The tenderloin was incredibly tender and flavorful, the wine sauce was rich without being overpowering, and the polenta was creamy and comforting. The portion was also very generous. We also shared the rigatoni with braised short rib, and I honestly can't stop thinking about it. The short rib was melt in your mouth tender, juicy, and so flavorful that I'd happily order a plate of just that! Combined with the perfectly cooked rigatoni, rich sauce, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, it was one of those dishes where every bite was better than the last. Our server was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations without ever making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself is always beautiful and has such an elegant atmosphere. Since we were celebrating my son's birthday, I was hoping we'd get one of the tables with the city view, but honestly, the outstanding food and exceptional service more than made up for it. Vivace continues to be one of Tucson's best dining experiences. Every meal here reminds us why we keep coming back. Highly recommend!

When a dining experience is SO excellent in SO many ways, where every little thing goes well, it's…read morea rarity. Let alone a birthday dining experience where you go in with high expectations and can easily be let down when something goes wrong. This was one of the most memorable birthday dinners I've ever had.Vivace did so many things well. Let's start with the fact that not only did they seat us at noon when I'd made a 12:30 reservation (and the place was pretty busy, particularly for a routine Monday afternoon), but pleasantly and at a quiet, roomy 4 person table. And they acknowledged my birthday (not only at the host/hostess station but by the server AND with a delicious dessert)!Our server, Jemeella (I hope I spelled it correctly) was just phenomenal! Such a pleasant disposition, and she was so helpful with the menu, and she made sure to check on us to see how we were doing through the experience, and she was funny and just elevated the whole experience for us. I mean, the food alone stands on its own as among the finest, to me. And I'm not the easiest person in the world to please, either. The delicious bread with pesto (not long ago I thought "nobody serves pesto anymore!") and the mixed green salad alone had me hooked before we even got to the entrees! That salad is something we're still thinking about. How does a simple salad leave such a remarkably pleasant impression? The greens were just very fresh and tasty? The dressing was so citrusy vinegary delicious? The little fried potato sticks gave it a crunch (we initially assumed they were not gluten-free, but they were, just potato, so BONUS!). I don't know what it was about that salad but it was delicious!I usually go with chicken piccata generally as my first dish at an Italian restaurant I haven't tried yet (no, NOT parmesan, although in fairness, boy the chicken parmesan looked good too!). But the chicken Marsala looked pretty appetizing and it did not disappoint! In fact, it exceeded my expectations! The sauce was just perfect in both flavor and consistency, and the chicken itself was delicious - plump, tender, just the right thickness (I think it's redbird?) and the pieces of mushroom were great (not overwhelming but subtle). Admittedly, II didn't really know what the "vegetable pasta" that accompanies it is, I could guess it's some version of primavera. That pasta side was ALSO outstanding! I don't remember if they make their pasta in house, but it was like a fettuccine type of noodle, with small pieces of vegetables (squash, I think crunch green bean maybe, thinly sliced red pepper? Not sure) and the pasta soaks up that delicious sauce, so it was perfect. Jemeella said "you good with the vegetable pasta that comes with it" and I said "sure as if I knew what I was talking about. Just figured if that's what they do, let's go with it. Silky, delicious, fresh pasta side. Right on. My wife got the steak. Sunken gently in a mashed potato. With a delicious sauce again. With fresh spinach. Another total winner. It's so easy when the other person orders steak and it's not done to the desired temperature for that to ruin the timing of the meal if it has to be adjusted. But this was a perfect medium well, straight up. AND they didn't deliver the dish and run away so if you DID have an issue with doneness, it just sits there getting cold. NOPE. Perfectly done and delicious as delivered!Now, with service, you usually only pay attention to the server. But I have to say, the bus staff was also really great. They refilled water glasses, removed plates, and boxed up our leftovers for us (I know that doesn't seem like a big deal, but there are plenty of restaurants, even high end, that just give you a container and have you do it yourself. And get this - I felt a little sheepish about wanting to take the couple of remaining pieces of fresh bread home, and not only did the bus guy box it up, he gave me EXTRA pieces of bread! You think that's lost on me? I'm gonna remember that. Also it should be noted that the service was outstanding on a day that - despite being a routine Monday roughly noon - was pretty darn busy at this place! Which says a lot. They even comped my birthday dessert (crème brûlée) and it was yet another winner! Perfect consistency, smooth, not pasty, sweet but not too sweet, and the perfect thin caramelized sugar topping (without making a fuss with the blow torch at the table, which is fine by me, just serve it as it will be eaten). Wow. Wine list was REALLY reasonably priced. And my wife and I both ordered after dinner drinks, both of which were great. Not only was the wine just reasonably priced, but overall, when the bill arrived, I thought it was a great value. High quality food, superior service, great view, easy parking.I'm just upset it took us so long to get to Vivace. Don't wait for a special occasion to try this place. I know we're not gonna wait. We're going back soon!

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.

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.

This spot has so much potential. It's a huge and adorable patio setting with beautiful attention to…read moredetail. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. A pretty baseline level of yummy if you will, something that feels like it will always be consistent but never amazing. Our server seemed a bit overwhelmed and on multiple occasions forgot about getting waters - which as someone that's been on that side of the service industry I see not as them failing but as management needing to schedule more people on busy nights! Cute spot, exited to try more and report back!

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

My review is 10 years old; time for an update! Dinner for 3 last night. empty when we arrived at…read more5pm, full by the time we left. Service was excellent all night long. Cocktails were ordered and delivered timely. I had the sausage pizza - there is still no beating their crust, and the onions are great! My friend had the linguini with white clam sauce for the first time - looked like a lot of sauce, but tons of clams and he raved about it. A little bit more casual than some of the other nice Italian restaurants on the NW side, but it's tough to beat their food. Prices have increased with inflation, but the cocktails are still quite reasonable. I don't get here often enough, I'm going to have to do something about that!

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.

The variety of food offerings for eating in their Cantina was extremely limited…read more Unlike Italy everything was frozen. Many of the Shelved Dry Goods (pasta & Spices/Sauces) for sale were past their expiration dates

Heard a lot of good things about this place so decided to try it out and instantly got hooked! Any…read moreand every menu item is delicious, our personal favorites are the nasty cat sandwich and cacio e pepe. But we also really enjoy their monthly specials. Every month usually features new menu items and collabs with other local businesses. Another cool (pun intended) part about Noodies is their gelato. They have different flavors featured every week so I recommend following their instagram to keep updated - you might get lucky and be able to buy a pint if you find that flavor in their little freezer tho! Beware the parking lot is small and inside is a little small too with a few booths and long table in the middle. This place also gets REALLY busy on weekend evenings during the school year since it is just right by the college lol

I'm not a huge pasta person but this place might just change my mind! I like that they have a few…read morechoices of types of pasta as well as sauces, so that it isn't as overwhelming as some restaurants that have pages and pages of menu items. It makes it very clear and easy to order. I had the cacio e pepe sauce with the fettuccine pasta. I also added chicken. Of course I could not resist trying the soft serve gelato, which is a different flavor every week. I can definitely tell that the pasta is freshly made there. When dining in there's also a cute area for kids to play in which is a bonus for families with young people. I'll definitely be back on those rare occasions when I just want a nice, fresh bowl of pasta.

We love the Sausage Shop Deli. Family owned & operated, being going for over 20 years, highly…read morerecommend the sandwich of the day as well as their beer sticks (great for Father's Day and you can order ahead)

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!