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    Renee's Tucson

    4.4 (954 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    RENEE'S TUCSON ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chilies and Cream PIzza
    David R.

    This was our second time going to Renee's and again had a great experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small restaurant, and so for larger parties, like our party of 9 this time, they don't have tables inside that can accommodate that but they have a nice, shaded area right in front that can fit up to 15 outside I believe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have two large fans above the shaded outdoor area which kept things at a comfortable temp even though it was in the high 90s at the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As usual, their food was delicious. We ordered 4 pizzas and all were good. We particularly liked the Chiles and Cream Pizza, Everything Pizza, and the Pesto Pizza. Some in our group had the Penne Pesto Pasta with chicken and my wife and I shared the Penne Arrabbiate with meatballs, and both were fantastic, and the server automatically split the dishes for us. The dessert, Lemon Posset, I still remember from last time and have longed to try it again, and it was a hit. We were sad though that they only had 3 left since our group of 9 would have had more if they had it. Delicious!

    Ice mint tea
    Trevor C.

    Ending our special day at one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson was the perfect choice! Every bite somehow got better and better -- from the fresh and flavorful apple walnut poppyseed salad to the rich and satisfying papas con queso pizza, and finishing with a delicious tiramisu that was the perfect sweet ending. Thank you, Renee, for making our evening so enjoyable with your wonderful service and warm hospitality. You helped make a perfect night even more special!

    Ashley C.

    I went here for lunch with a friend on Friday and was nervous since the website suggests making reservations. Fortunately it was pretty empty when we came around 2:30pm. My friend ordered the Caprese board and I ordered the meatballs in jalepeno sauce appetizer. Both were disappointing to me.. I mean the caprese board there wasn't much to be done but I've definitely had better. But the meatballs were a 0/5.. just bland and the sauce was not much better, with no detection of jalepeno. We both got Detroit style pizzas which were the saving grace. Good presentation, portion, and tasted good. Nothing here blew my mind but happy to have finally made it here to try.

    Coney dog
    Jessica P.

    Renee's is a small restaurant on tanque verde and sabino canyon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating is limited, but they also have patio seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their pizza is awesome, but what I really loved was their coney dog. You can tell the chili is freshly made. Our server was also very attentive and accommodating to my special request to have pesto on only half my pizza. I'll be back to enjoy other pizzas and coneys in the future!

    Chris K.

    I ordered from their takeout restaurant. Not sure if they let you order these things at the main restaurant but thats where you pick the food up and where Grubhub gets it. Is any case I heard they had authentic coney island dogs and Detroit style pizza. The coney islands was what had ne order, I reluctantly ordered a pizza. My experience in Tucson with Detroit style pizza is overpriced poor quality pizza. First the coney islands, they're nit as good as Apollos or other top places in Michigan but thise places aren't in Tucson. So these hit the spot and scratched that itch. The pizza I loved all high quality ingredients, still smallish but we'll worth it. My wife did not like it but shes not a fan of browned cheese. Id order again. Oh remember to place your orders early because they run out. This was my second attempt at getting food from here.

    Cocktail - Chopin Vodka with Prickly Pear Lemonade
    James M.

    Always a great experience. Fantastic food - Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, Garlic Knots, Cheese Ravioli, and a BYO Calzone - on this visit and great service.

    Renee's Restaurant Sign
    Melissa S.

    Renee's requires an advance reservation to get an indoor booth and you have to put a card down to hold the reservation. They also have a $10 per person cancellation fee for any reservation cancelled under 24 hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is not the place to go with children under 12 as they do not allow them for indoor dine-in seating, nor for large group events as they do not have the seating space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, they do allow children in the outdoor patio seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While the customer service and Italian food is good, and the portions are decent sized. The menu is also pretty limited and they do not have a full bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are going for the intimate/date night atmosphere it falls a bit short without a full bar or music to support that sort of ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Coney dog with hot chips
    Joy S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a tiny restaurant that seems to be a well-loved place to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had made a reservation for lunch using Open Table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our booth felt very private.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are only a few tables indoors and a few more on the patio out front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was attentive. I appreciated that they offer zoodles as a low carb option to pasta noodles. I ordered the seared chicken breast low carb meal. While it was good, the portion wasn't very large. For as much as it cost, I would've thought it'd come with a salad or something. Also, they don't offer soup, which sounded good on a chilly day. They now offer Coney dogs for a pretty reasonable price. My friend ordered that with the hot potato chips, which were the only available chips. She enjoyed it. It looks like they have one menu, with no less expensive lunch options.

    Small patio in the strip center
    Michael G.

    I think Renee's is one of the top Italian restaurants in Tucson. When you visit you'll know why. Extensive menu that's hits all the favorites, and the standout for me is the meat Lasagna. The pizza is also very good with many options. Desserts are made in house. We were too full try any, but they sounded wonderful. There is a top-notch wine list. They do not offer spirits. Space is very limited inside and there are four patio tables. A reservation is a must and they use Open Table. Kids under 12 are not permitted in the dining room. Ask about the patio. Our server Stephanie has been on the job for a month. She knew the menu and served us well. Prices seemed moderate to me. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Vegan Bundt Cake To Go NOT HEATED
    Amisha Singh K.

    Loved the zoodles with creamy pesto, it is very filling. Penne pasta was in the sour end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy ambiance and helpful and friendly waitress.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Fresh bread, goat cheese, olive oil, homemade honey, and fresh apples!!!!!

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    Tasty happy hour specials for great prices! Kids loved the pizza here, and nice to support a local shop.

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    We searched for a great Italian restaurant. This was highly rated and we weren't disappointed. Great food and great service

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    1 year ago

    Love the food but how on earth are you not open on tuesdays until 3??????? Very disappointed when I rolled up and I saw that.

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    Great food but a long wait and overpriced. They also made a mistake on our order.The bread and crust were incredibly delicious.

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    2 years ago

    We get the gluten-free pizza there and it's very good. The place is pretty small so expect a little coziness which isn't all bad.

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    Outstanding experience and awesome menu! Pleasantly surprised by the quality and excellent service

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    Best Italian food I've had in years. Unique ambience. Be sure to have reservations. Renee's is a small, quaint place.

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    Ask the Community - Renee's Tucson

    What time is Happy Hour?

    Hi! We have a takeout happy hour. $10 meals to go check out our menu online and click away. This is available any day that we are open from the time we open that day until the time we close.… Read more

    What's the birthday deal? Ty

    Hi! Our lunch birthday special is $50 for two ice teas or glasses of Prosecco. 2 lunch salads… Read more

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    We do not allow pets on the patio. We hope that you can make your way to us when your fur babies can be at home snug and waiting for you. We do offer take out and there is a park just across the street. There is also a dog friendly restaurant in… Read more

    Are you still not open for dine in?

    We are now seating! Reservations are required for the dining room as seating is very limited, please do not call the restaurant for bookings. Policy and availability are provided when booking online on our website or through opentable. 1-4 guests… Read more

    My husband is allergic to soy, does Renee's Organics menu offer soy free meals?

    It absolutely does! :)

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    Gourmet Girls

    Gourmet Girls

    4.2
    (363 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    Visiting from out-of-state, my husband and I quickly found that healthy, gluten free options are…read morenot readily found in Tucson like they are in LA. I will start by saying that the staff are all wonderful here. Every single staff member we encountered was genuinely so welcoming and kind. The ambiance of the restaurant is definitely nostalgic. It has a bit of that early 2000s Global Village Coffeehouse design aesthetic that you don't see anymore, and it makes you feel like you've stepped back in time in a good way. The food we had was just okay. My husband had the breakfast quesadilla and I had the breakfast burrito without cheese, both with the crispy breakfast potatoes. The eggs inside were definitely not freshest. They had a sad beige hue to them and weren't very flavorful at all other than the big chunks of onion. It was hard for me to call my dish a breakfast burrito because it was just egg mixed with onion and one tiny piece of green chile in a "tortilla." The housemade "tortillas" were very interesting. The texture was quite spongy and had a weird sweetness to it. It tasted more like scrambled eggs inside a crepe. The crispy potatoes were indeed very crispy but they were also a bit too salty and oily. The burrito was also listed as having chimichurri and enchilada sauce. I was thinking it would be more like a smothered burrito but it was just drizzles of both. The sauces did not make any sense to me. The red sauce tasted nothing like enchilada sauce and the chimichurri conflicted with the other flavors. I still ate everything and it was fine. It was edible but just definitely was the furthest thing from a breakfast burrito. My husband had similar feelings towards his quesadilla that had the same tortilla and was just the beige eggs with some cheese. I appreciate what Gourmet Girls is doing in a town where there are few options, but it definitely was not the best gluten free food I've had. I might come back and try some of their baked goods or lunch items next time I'm in town, but I wouldn't recommend the dishes we ordered.

    I stopped by the other weekend to check out the bakery because I was looking for locally baked…read morebagels. I didn't realize it was also a restaurant. It was really busy inside, which seemed like a good sign. The space has indoor seating along with a counter displaying their baked goods. I found the bagels in a freezer section and also picked up a carrot cake cupcake and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was really good and after seeing how popular the restaurant was, I'd definitely be interested in coming back to dine there sometime.

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    Golden House

    Golden House

    4.2
    (391 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Another update! Today we went nuts and ordered the Meat Combo Appetizer AND our own entrees. The…read moreappetizer was so much fun: 2 Egg Rolls, 2 Crab Puffs, 2 Shrimp Tempura, 2 Beef Kabobs, 2 BBQ Ribs. The egg rolls are huge, crispy, and not the least bit greasy. The shrimp tempura is light and crisp. The beef kabobs are well flavored and cooked crispy, which is an interesting and yummy presentation, The ribs are large and flavorful. The crab puffs are amazing! We could have eaten ten of them; a crisp outside is stuffed with a melting cheesy crab mixture. Divine! House -made Chinese mustard (so good and really clears out the sinuses!) and sweet dipping sauces completed the appetizers. I've reviewed our entrees before and they are as delicious as always. I had the Three Delight Moo Shu, a platter filled with fresh vegetables, shrimp, and chicken; accompanied by sauce (hoisin?) and rice pancakes. I enjoy making my little "burrito" bites! My dining friend had the Mongolian Three Delight; shrimp, chicken, and beef prepared with at least three kinds of onions and a mildly spicy sauce, and a large bowl of rice. My friend has a spice-loving palate, and was brought a bowl of hot chili sauce. Visible pepper flakes floated in the sauce and it was pronounced perfect. I love being greeted by name and the food is scrumptious. Golden House is immaculate throughout and it is a pleasure to visit and enjoy their food. See you next month, Ming!

    BROWN RICE lives here, YAY! AND no upcharge to swap for white, already grabbing points here! Golden…read moreHouse also touts No MSG too if that bothers you. (ramen, Doritos occasionally and hidden in so many other seasonings, it's overly criticized, and did you know, made from natural ingredients molasses, sugar beets, starch & sugar) . 2 std dishes Kung Pao Chicken $14.95 and Beef Snow Peas $16.95 were both tasty. KP was a tad too sweet and would make that adjustment in future, had mid level heat as served-- overall 4/5 hubby enjoyed. Snow Peas were a bit tough, chewy vs tender and snappy. Maybe a parboil to tenderize before quick wok hit ? and velveted beef had decent texture and flavor 3.75/5 a bit chewy and garlicky brown sauce aok. Portions are fair, you may have leftovers if you aren't really hungry but hubby easily ate his KP but only 1/3 of a heaped rice bowl. $3.50 for a small single pot of black tea (oolong?) was a bit stee, they got too busy to ask for more H20, but the free upgrade on brown rice more than makes par haha Overall a 3.8/5 for flavor and quality, Golden House is good. But still searching for a Go-to on SE side... Chef Wang still shines brighter for us: authenticity, wok hei, fresh bamboo shoots, tofu skin wraps, clay pot with Chinese dried mushrooms, variety on menu... although, alas no brown rice :/ Thankful though for this family Chinese restaurant, a quickly iconic mainstay of US dining, nearing extinction in many towns. So truly am thankful for GH preparations today!

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    Penelope

    Penelope

    4.5
    (292 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    FYI, they don't take reservations and they do have a HH that ends at 6pm. Alas, we arrived at 6:15p…read moreand all tables were already full on this Thursday dinnertime except for the 8-person community table. The estimated wait for two was 10 minutes so we grabbed drinks and headed upstairs to their cute/loft lounge. As we passed the entrance we already heard the host increasing wait time to 20 minutes. For drinks she had got the house red cabernet and for me the bartender and I whipped up a little custom cocktail (see pic). Moments later our table was ready. Note: Penelope operates on a novel "community-waiter" system so don't be confused if a totally different person comes by to: take appetizers, check on you, order entrees, check on you again, and order dessert! We've often had four different staff during a meal here and all are super friendly with experience-filled opinions about everything on the menu. We ordered the Burrata and Tomatoes app which arrived in barely 5 minutes - the cheese is traditionally mozzarella-like but here it was almost ricotta-soft... and melded deliciously with the mildly acidic slices of ripe tomato and lots of pistachio pesto (nice twist chef!). We split the Sgt Pepper pizza this time, craving both sausage and roasted chilis. It arrived in 15 minutes with ample sausage and just a few burnt bubbles (totally ok because we know these thin-crusts must be flash broiled at super high temps (around 1k degrees). We demolished the 'za but both of us would like to have seen a bit more green chili. We were looking forward to the olive oil cake however, at 7pm, they had just sold the last slice (confirmed by our "second dessert waiter" who wandered by a few minutes later ;) Atmosphere is casual-elevated and sound levels aren't bad despite the density of tables - likely due to the 20 foot tall ceilings. Parking is free/easy in their private lot and it appears they do a popular takeout business too. We are both looking forward to their return to downtown this fall with Penelope's II !

    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.

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    5 Points Market & Restaurant

    5 Points Market & Restaurant

    4.3
    (786 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    Food is nice I think I will by back. Recommend!!!! Service is good environment is good tooread more

    It's only halfway through 2026, but I already know this will make my Top 5 restaurants of the year…read more It brings me such joy to happily pay for food that truly deserves its price tag - and I'd gladly pay more. So many higher-end expensive restaurants serve bland, tasteless food, meanwhile this amazing mid-ranged restaurant is serving some of the best dishes I've ever had. The smashed chicken was probably the best chicken dish I have ever had at a restaurant. The skin was perfectly crispy while the meat was juicy and well-seasoned. The ginger and herb salsa verde was so fresh and aromatic. The cilantro rice complimented the lemongrass aioli perfectly. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and I'm usually one to reach for the salt shaker at most restaurants. Smoked olives are a concept I have never considered before. It's a concept that was executed perfectly here. So savory, flavorful, and complex. I'd love to have a few with a dirty martini. Speaking of drinks, my Casino gin cocktail was great. Perfect level of sweetness and tartness. I knew I had to order dessert after how good everything else was, even though I am usually not a dessert person. The oolong tea cake was nothing short of incredible. The tea flavor was subtle but paired well with the fluffy and light honey buttercream. Not too sweet at all. Of course, the service was great too. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. My first experience at 5 points made me realize that this is what restaurants should strive to be. I can tell there is passion poured into every dish with every ingredient thoughtfully melded together. I can't wait to bring everyone I know here so they can experience this too!!

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    Renee's Tucson - pizza - Updated July 2026

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