How often have you had a pizza emergency? You know, you're hungry but way too lazy to go out and get pizza but you really want good pizza and you're getting cranky. You settle for white bread with a dollop of tomato sauce from a jar and a leftover slice of cheese. Evening ruined. Roma Imports is a magical place. A long wall is lined with freezers that are filled with so many Italian specialties -- even a few Indian entrees, too -- that not taking one of each is the biggest challenge. I filled a basket until it overflowed. I added some prepared items, too, then paid and sped home. I threw the frozen margherita pizza into the oven and counted down the minutes. The result? It's better than anything from a supermarket freezer and better than the average pizza joint. Stock your home freezer and you'll never have a pizza emergency again. Roma Imports may be my favorite Tucson discovery since I moved here! read more

What happened? Roma Imports used to be good. Bought their lasagne, terrible! I tasted terrible, was mushy and I don't think it's real mozzarella cheese on top. Also bought a piece of chocolate cake. Worse chocolate cake I have ever tasted. Won't be purchasing anything from them again. Yuck! read more

During my 3rd pregnancy I learned I absolutely love burrata cheese... and that's also when I learned so does everyone else. Because it is always sold out at my 3 nearest grocery stores. I found Roma imports on yelp and decided to make the 25 minute drive there from my house. It's tucked away in an industrial part of Tucson (I'm not from here so forgive me for not knowing the proper neighborhood name). It's very small with only 3-4 parking spots out front but tons of street parking. I wanted to try almost everything inside but I only ended up leaving with their biggest tub of burrata ($23.99) and the ultimate Roma sandwich which was DELICIOUS. Best sub sandwich I've had in Tucson. I plan on returning to go down their sandwich menu and try them all. read more

Roma imports is truly something special. A small building tucked away in a quiet street, if you aren't looking for it you are unlikely to find it. It is one of those places that feels like a best kept secret of Tucson locals. Romas serves 3 purposes. A deli, a restaurant, and as an Italian market. Generally I tend to criticize places that try and do too much and as a result end up with an identity complex. But Roma does all 3 well. As a market they have imported goods and dry pastas as well as a ton of prepared meals and Italian foods to purchase for taking home. The deli has fresh made foods, meats and cheeses, as well as some sides. The restaurant has a small, but satisfying menu. The prices are a touch high but not unreasonable, and the food is top notch. The service is friendly and quick as well. You order at the counter but they bring the food out to you at a seating section in the rear of the store. TL:DR - a real hidden gem, good food, take home options, clean, with friendly service. Maybe a tad expensive but worth it! read more

Authentic Italian Deli/Market/Restaurant & Caterer. I've been impressed all 4 times I've shopped here. Daily lunch specials & friendly polite staff. I paid for a baguette but, forgot to put it with my other items & left without it. I called an hour later from home to ask about it & they had no problem putting my name on one for me to pick up the next day. Ciao Bella! read more

I happened to find this wonderful little place by chance as I was searching for a sandwich shop online. It is so much more than just a sandwich shop! We walked in, order a sandwich each, paid then began our adventure through rest of the store. By the time our sandwiches were ready we had also purchased a premade frozen lasagna, a premade frozen pizza and a small container of tiramisu. We've since eaten everything but the lasagna. Everything was great! We can't wait to go back and stock up again. Note: parking is limited and the location is kind of odd. But the shop is beautiful and very clean. Service was fantastic even at the late lunchtime hours when they were pretty busy. read more

Roma Imports - Half of the Ultimate Roma - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Bad food. Bad service. Hideous atmosphere. Walked in, smiled and said "Hello! How are you?" which I was returned with a frowning lady who stared at me and didn't say a word. The people there tried to make me feel dumb for asking a basic question about what an item was. I'm always polite to service workers, so I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it was just an unwelcoming, cold environment. I understand working food service is difficult, with plenty of rude customers and Karens. But it's not hard to at least pretend to be nice. Especially if I'm treating them with nothing but respect. I'd be able to forgive them if it wasn't Overpriced, sub-par food. Feels like a cafeteria. Disappointed because it seemed like it would a great spot, but everything was what I can only describe as mediocre at best. Everything was stale and tasted old. My mother-in-law makes much better lasagna. I'm sure anybody else's mom makes it better too! I'd rather just get a frozen take-home lasagna tray from Safeway; tastes as good if not better...for a fraction of the price. Bummed out because I love supporting small business, but the whole experience was unpleasant. Maybe they were just having a bad day due to poor management, but Overall, just feels fake and you can tell it's unauthentic "Italian" food. The sandwiches there were decent, but it's just pseudo-Italian cuisine. Everything else was mid at best. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Save money and get the ingredients from your local grocery store and make whatever it is you want yourself. It will taste as good if not better. Wouldn't recommend this to anybody and certainly won't be returning. read more

What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Tucson! Hidden away in an industrial district, this amazing restaurant / deli/ bakery offers an extensive selection of ready-to-eat Italian entrees, gourmet side dishes, and bakery items. The staff is friendly, and the menu offerings are fresh, ample, delicious, and reasonably priced. The ambiance is warm and casual, with traditional red-and-white checkered tablecloths and a charming mural adorning the entire back wall. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back! read more

Ummmmm, why doesn't this place exist all over the United States? I left wanting to cry, because Roma Imports is the best! Before we flew back home, my brother in-law took us here for our lunch. Fresh everything. I ordered a caprese sandwich, dolma and cannoli. You can purchase Italian food, from the fridge, freezer, deli and so on. There is a bathroom, water station in the back room. They even provide foil to wrap your leftovers. This place has it down. I can't rave enough about Roma. Enjoy and Buon Appetito! read more

This place is an absolutely MUST in Tucson. It's basically an Italian Disneyland. I live in CO but I will absolutely be making a point to visit anytime I'm near Tucson. They have the coolest cooler bags that you can purchase that work SO WELL!! read more

Incredible incredible incredible. Was craving for some Italian sandwiches, something seemingly almost impossible to get in Tucson. Though there were people constantly coming in and out, I'm sure it would be a lot more busy if it could be easily found. Instead, it's hidden just on the outskirts of the downtown area amongst industrial businesses. We placed our order of two prosciutto caprese sandwiches at the registers and browsed while waiting. They have fridges and freezers of prepackaged meals such as pizzas, pastas, and desserts ready to be heated up at home. During our short wait for the sandwiches, we ended up grabbing some items from the ready to eat deli. The prosciutto and fig medallions was probably one of the best things I've eaten in awhile. Also grabbed a spinach and feta turnover that I know I'll be grabbing again at my next visit. Everything was very affordable! read more

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If you're not going to have us pulling numbers to know the order in which customers arrive and should be served them hire someone who knows how to slice deli meat and pay attention to who is next. The young woman they put in charge to slice meats took someone that came in after me. The customer realized it when I placed my order and apologized. The young woman didn't apologize. While she was slicing my order she asked the next customer what they wanted sliced. He had such a long list she had to stop taking care of my order to write everything he was saying down. She doesn't know or care about how to take care of customers and or no one has taught or trained her. The service was horrible. read more

Authentic Italian restaurant and deli. Food is superior, staff are welcoming and friendly. Don't miss out on great Italian food.

Never never never fails to produce great food, whether ordered there or picked up from the freezer. Excellent Italian choices. GREAT staff, knowledgeable and super friendly. Reasonable prices for large portions. I've gotten others as addicted as I am! Cute place for a casual lunch or dinner - on my regular rotation! read more

Roma Imports - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A true Italian grocery and deli making awesome sandwiches. Pastas to go, sauce, cookies and pastries. I wish I had one in Texas. read more

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This spot has an array of options from take home and cook lasagnas, deli salads, pastries, Italian imported grocery items, frozen pastas, cheeses, gelatos, and more. Definitely eclectic! We ordered two sandwiches, Chicken Parm and a tomato moz basil added prosciutto. The Chicken Parm was okay, salty. The tomato moz basil was really disappointing. Tomatoes were old, moz was below average and there wasn't much in the sandwich. Such a simple sandwich anyone could make better at home with nicer ingredients. The spot has a pretty run down feeling, but they seem to be very successful. read more

This adorable little deli/restaurant/store is definitely off the beaten path, yet it was busy the entire time we were there. They have a fairly small menu, but it was a good variety of options: sandwiches, pastas, salads, sides, etc. I chose the antipasti salad. On a bed of lettuce, there were several meats, cheeses, and olives, with a balsamic vinegarette dressing on the side. Our table got two baskets of bread to go with our salads. The salad was fresh, with lots of delicious toppings. Several other patrons ordered sandwiches, hot and cold, and they looked delicious as well. It was fun to browse their shelves, frozen section, and grocery areas. Lots of yummy looking items for purchase. The sit-down area had about 8 tables with red checkered tablecloths and painted walls. Very fun place, and I'm glad we discovered it. read more

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OMG! My first visit to this small hidden gem! It reminds me of the little restaurant/markets in Italy. While eating my spinach/cheese ravioli (delicious fresh pasta) I watched multiple shoppers come and go. They filled their carts with many varieties of soup, sauce, pasta, cheeses and meats ( even blood sausage which I love and rarely find) Their Italian bread is the best!!! Limited seating space but don't be afraid to family style dine. We sat with a lovely couple visiting from the Midwest! Go, experience and dine on the most authentic Italian I've been able to find in Tucson!! read more

I ordered a full Greek salad, 18" antipasti platter and Stromboli platter for my daughter's graduation party this past weekend. Wow! The food was more than perfect. Everyone just loved it and we talked about Roma Imports all night. Highly recommend them for catering a party. These items were great additions to my menu. Can't wait to come back for lunch. A hidden gem that is so worth the visit. Thank you Roma Imports read more

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Such a cute spot with so much more than meets the eye. I had always driven by this place and thought it was a just a store but its so much more! They make great Italian sandwiches and have a nice seating area in the back to enjoy the food. On top of their great sandwiches? they also sell a lot of pre-made frozen Italian food which is great! I took home a small tiramisu and a bag of gnocchi. The tiramisu was TO DIE FOR but the gnocchi were okay, they were very mushy when I cooked them (i still haven't found gnocchi better than my mom's though so I may be biased). The staff was friendly and i would definitely return! read more

Roma Imports - The Prosciutto Caprese - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Amazing service and food! Bought meat lasagna for Mother's Day and all was pleased. Loved their garlic bread as well.

Got a mortadella sandwich. Imported from Italy. Amazing. Service incredible as always. This is an old school ambiance. Hole.in the wall. Eat delicious food and shop all imported Italian goods. 10/10 read more

Roma Imports - Mortadella sandwhich - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It had been a while since I went here for lunch. I remember the chicken parmesan sandwich being great. super disappointing this time and more expensive too. i get that costs have gone up, but if you shrink the quantity of meat drastically too something has to give. the sandwhich was mostly bread and sauce with very little chicken. lots of bites were chicken less. i doubt I'll be back. read more

Absolutely delicious sandwich/grinder picked up some tortellini some little stuffed peppers and Portuguese linguica sandwich was closest to Rhode Island Federal Hill you can get here in the desert read more

Biggest GD sandwich I've had in my life. I got Matt's special hot and it was great! Definitely could share with someone read more

Roma Imports - Matt's Special - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's too far to Arthur Street in the Bronx, Little Italy in Manhattan, or the North End of Boston, so I settled for Roma Imports even though it's not just off the beaten path in Tucson but downright hard to find. Anyway, I'm glad I did.The food is not just authentic but delicious and the variety of items available to take home fabulous. As for ambiance, let's just say I don't mind sharing tables with people I don't know so these eight person tables work for me; they add to the sense that if not in somebody's kitchen you are at least in their rec room, you know the one with the second kitchen in the basement. You don't know, then you haven't figured out Italian-American living. Next thing you'll say those beach chairs in the driveway aren't the perfect place to sit and talk with the neighbors. So, back to Roma Imports, and I certainly plan to go back frequently. Today, we had the eggplant parmesan, the tuna salad, a couple of small items and the tiramisu. All outstanding and lots to take home. The staff are friendly, especially since I was wearing one of my celebration of sloths hats. How come so many people love sloths? Maybe because we yearn for Italy and those long meals. One small problem, when you have long meals you need to use the facilities. Although if you are a slow, you only poop once a week. Not being a real sloth but a normal female, my wife made use of the bathroom and reported it was not user friendly. A little legroom might have helped, she informed me. Other than the ladies' room, this was a solid five star place. read more

Roma Imports - Almost Little Italy. - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had lunch here with five friends two days ago. I had a hot porchetta sandwich (the Roma Stallion), two stuffed grape leaves (dolmas), a bottle of coffee soda, and a cannoli. It came to more than $20, but the sandwich was amazing. Totally worth it. This is both a restaurant and a small Italian market. Prices are high, but so is the quality. read more

It's a bummer. It's hit or miss it's not consistent so it's either really good or really not good. There's kind of no between the Stromboli though the Stromboli is always delicious the rest of it especially the bread and the things that should be fresh leave a bit to read more

Wish I lived closer ... The quality of their products, variety of prepared meals, and terrific service are what I appreciate most. Whenever I'm in town I make sure to visit - and encourage you to do the same. Location: Off-The-Beaten-path "If you build it, they will come" - that's what I think of, when I consider their location. You'll find it, it's just a strange location which makes the entire experience more unique and the business more original and endearing. Convenience and Quality: We're not freezer food people, but the times we're tired, rushed and hungry at the end of the day ... and in 15 minutes we have fresh tasting, homemade ravioli in a bowl ... worth its weight in gold! read more

It's fresh and delicious. Lots of seating if you want to dine in. I took a selection of goodies to go and they were quick and friendly

Excellent food and service and always friendly service and peaceful atmosphere . The Domas are delicious read more

Roma Imports - Delicious food - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Never mind the delicious salad that my wife had and never mind the delicious sandwich I had--this place is incredible! You want authentic Italian ingredients for your dish? This is the place! Do you want wonderful take and bake meals, including pizzas? This is the place! I purchased their hot Italian sausage links to put into our spaghetti. The. Best. Italian. Sausage I have ever had in my life! I will no longer purchase Italian Sausage from anywhere else. I also want to try their bake at home dishes and their pizzas. Freezer and fridge cases loaded with incredible delectables. They have shelves of dry goods, too. Pastas, seasonings, etc. etc. etc. It's the "etceteras" that you will want to come and take a look at, too. So interesting. They have great desserts, too! Come in, buy groceries, have a great lunch, and take home dessert. What more do you need? I lament that I did not find this place nine years ago... 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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We had lunch here and then bought some meat and cheese for home. I had the Ultimate Roma and my wife had the Roma Stallion. My sandwich was very good but really nothing that I couldn't get in an Italian sub elsewhere. My wife's sandwich was stuffed with pork but she was expecting something else from a porchetta. But the winner was the meat selection. We bought some of the best Italian cold meats and cheese we've ever had. Neither of us had ever had speck before and it knocked us out. Super delicious. The folks behind the counter were very nice and helpful. This will be on our radar whenever we stop in Tucson. read more

Great for lunch. Best sandwiches. You can take frozen food made in house for dinner. Desserts too.

How can it be that I have never finished my review for Roma? Shame on me! We have been getting the pre-made frozen items from here for years- lasagne? check! Shepherd's Pie? check! Tiramisu? Double check! Although the name has an obvious Italian feel (and their Italian selection is top notch) they have Indian, English and German entrees as well! We have ordered huge trays for work gatherings and family sized for the family at home. During the worst of the pandemic when communities were isolating at home, I went and got family meals for everyone in my work group, delivered them to their homes, and then we all go on zoom together to share a meal and laugh our heads off! They also have incredible baguettes and olives and all kinds of eat-now sandwiches. It's a little tough to find (although I feel like there is more signage than there used to be?) but soooooo worth the trip! read more

Tucked away in an industrial area is Roma Imports, easy to drive around trying to find it but once you do it's a treasure! Not only is this place a small market with imported goods but they have delicious food! I was able to order gluten free pasta for a dish and is was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

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Sorry. Took prepared frozen home to enjoy. Tasted like the other frozen entrees from the freezer. Won't return.

It is good ! Service is decent and I only went once when it was super busy . I liked the prices and variety . The food I got was delicious!

Fantastic home made food! Anything and everything you could ask for! Conveniently located for easy access!

Ok, came here due to a random reddit string about best italian deli. Hands down the best Italian market in town. I have been here 3x already. The bageutte is amazing, the sandwiches ( I had the italian and then hubby had the one which is an italian sando with proscuito and mozzerella on it too) Had deli serving of proscuito wrapped mozzerella. omg. died and went to heaven. SO GOOD. The service is fast depeding on the time of day. I have gone once at 12:45 and it was packed, a long wait for sandwich etc. I also came at 2:30ish and it was dead. I cannot stress how good the bread is compared to other popular joints. GO. The store too has amazing imports from Italy. It's a quaint little store seemingly in the middle of a business park, but walk inside and there are tables to eat in in the back. Oh yeah also, you can buy fresh made pasta and fresh made spaghetiis and frozen lasagnas etc SO AWESOME for a quick family meal. Pop it in the oven for 2 hours from frozen and "chefs kiss" amazing. yum! I am a huge fan and encourage you to go. read more