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VIVACE RESTAURANT

(5.0 Score)
6440 North Campbell Avenue,
Tucson, AZ 85718 Directions

Since 1993

Specialities:

✓Chicken and Asparagus Risotto ✓Penne with Sausage ✓Vegan Bolognese ✓Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp ✓Linguine with Grilled Ora King Salmon ✓Seafood Soup ✓Chicken Meatballs with Capellini ✓Seafood Lasagnette ✓Fettuccine with Seared Scallops ✓Linguine with Grilled Salmon ✓USDA Prime Filet Meatballs ✓Mushroom ✓Crab Filled Breaded Chicken Breast ✓Veal Piccata ✓Stuffed Pork Chop ✓Pork Parmigiano ✓Fish of The Day ✓Grilled Beef Tenderloin ✓Seared Beef Tenderloin ✓Roasted Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing

" Vivace Restaurant is a family-friendly Italian restaurant renowned for its high-quality ingredients. The owner of the restaurant is Daniel Scordato. Located in the scenic Catalina Mountains, the restaurant features a spacious, comfortable, and inviting private dining area. Their team of chefs carefully prepares every dish. Savor their signature Pork Parmigiano, made with breaded pork tenderloin served in a tomato and light demi-glace sauce, topped with fontina cheese and accompanied by vegetable pasta. Vivace Restaurant offers private dining services for groups of up to 50 guests. The restaurant is open for in-house dining and also provides curbside takeout.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant offers outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility."

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Menu:

Salads And Cold Entrees
Grilled Red Bird Farms Chicken With Mixed Greens: $25.95
Pear And Walnut Salad: $20.95
Caesar Salad (Little Gem Lettuce): $19.95
Caesar Salad With Grilled Red Bird Farms Chicken: $25.95
Antipasto: $24.50
Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways: $25.50
Grilled Shrimp & Mushroom Salad: $28.50
Grilled Asparagus & Parma Prosciutto: $24.50
Sandwiches
Grilled Ham & Fontina Cheese: $19.50
Grilled Fresh New Ora King Salmon: $35.50
Pasta
Penne With Sausage: $25.50
Four Cheese Manicotti: $25.50
Linguini With Grilled Creative King Salmon: $35.50
Seafood Soup: $36.50
Vegan Bolognese: $25.95
Specialties
Chicken Marsala: $25.95
Seared Stuffed Artichokes: $25.50
Pork Parmigiano: $28.95
Breaded Steak Vivace: $38.95

Contact:

(520) 795-7221

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sun: Closed

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NORTH ITALIA

(4.9 Score)
2995 East Skyline Drive,
Tucson, AZ 85718 Directions

Since 2002

Specialities:

✓Spicy Italian Grinder ✓Strozzapreti ✓Crushed Meatball Ragu ✓Tortelloni Al Pomodoro ✓Hot Italian ✓Pork Milanese ✓Bolognese ✓Lasagna Bianca ✓Caprese ✓Lumache Alla Norcina ✓Chicken Parmesan ✓Giardino ✓Parmesan Chicken ✓Squid Ink Tonnarelli ✓Roasted Salmon ✓Trottole Chicken Pesto ✓Spicy Rigatoni Vodka ✓Eggplant Parmesan

" North Italia Tucson is an authentic Italian restaurant offering classic dishes in a warehouse-chic trattoria with a lively bar. The restaurant is located in La Encantada and is known for preparing all its signature dishes from scratch. North Italia Tucson offers a wide selection of menu items, including pasta, entrées, starters, salads, and desserts. You can complete your meal with their selection of wines, beer, and house-made cocktails. Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM in the bar area. The restaurant also features private dining rooms ideal for special events. North Italia Tucson provides online ordering and reservation options for added convenience.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant offers an ADA-compliant main entrance and wheelchair accessibility."

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Menu:

Free Pasta And Entrees
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka: $25.50
Agnolotti Al Pomodoro: $24
Trottole Chicken Pesto: $24.50
Bolognese (House Specialty): $26.50
Braised Short Rib Lumache: $26
Strozzapreti: $24
Crushed Meatball Ragu: $23
Sunday Night Lasagna: $25
Squid Ink Tonnarelli: $26
Ricotta Cavatelli: $26
Chicken Parmesan: $27
Sicilian Meatball Garlic Knot Sliders: $16.50
Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders: $16.50
Hot Italian Stromboli: $17
Giardino Stromboli: $17
Lunch Specialties
Caprese Sandwich: $17
Parmesan Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
Italian Short Rib Dip: $17.50
Spicy Italian Grinder: $17.50
Trottole Pesto Primavera: $21
Chicken Parmigiana Verde: $18
Chicken Scarpariello: $21
Roasted Salmon: $26
For The Table
Spicy Broccolini: $9.50
Grilled Asparagus: $9.50
Roasted Mushrooms: $9.50

Discount:

$25 Lunch Fixe: select a small plate and entree for $25, available daily from open to 4pm for dine-in during lunch hours at participating restaurants.

Happy Hour: Half Off Bottles of Wine, Monday all day, excluding Reserve Wine.

Contact:

(520) 299-1600

Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11am - 4pm Dinner: Sun-Thu: 4pm - 10pm| Fri & Sat: 4pm - 11pm Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am - 4pm

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BOTTEGA MICHELANGELO

(4.7 Score)
420 West Magee Road,
Tucson, AZ 85704 Directions

Since 1989

Specialities:

✓Spaghettini Pomodoro ✓Pappardelle Bolognese ✓Tagliatelle Alfredo ✓Tortelloni ✓Linguine Vongole ✓Risotto ✓Linguine Marina ✓Orecchiette ✓Agnolotti ✓Bucatini Carbonara ✓Ricotta Cavatelli ✓Gnocchi Sorrentina ✓Rigatoni Gorgonzola ✓Campagnelle Norma ✓Cannelloni ✓Eggplant Parmigiana ✓Lasagna Tradizionale ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Rigatoni Pomodoro ✓Chicken Arrostito ✓Branzino ✓Salmon ✓Pork Marsala ✓Porchetta ✓Beef Braciola ✓Ribeye

" Bottega Michelangelo features an elegant interior and beautiful wall décor, creating a romantic atmosphere for enjoying formal Italian meals. The restaurant offers fresh pasta, pizza, salads, appetizers, meat dishes, and a wide selection of beverages. Their menu highlights the flavors of Southern Italy with a distinct “Italy to Table” flair. Try their Campagnelle Norma, a Sicilian classic featuring eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and pomodoro sauce, topped with ricotta salata, with a vegan option available. Bottega Michelangelo also offers a curated wine list inspired by both California and Italy, along with specialty handcrafted cocktails. The restaurant features a kids’ menu and a dessert menu to complete the dining experience.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant offers takeout, online delivery, and outdoor seating."

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Menu:

Pasta
Linguini Marina: $27
Pork Marsala: $27
Tortelloni: $26
Risotto: $26
Linguine Vongole: $24
Ricotta Cavatelli: $23
Bucatini Carbonara: $22
Rigatoni Gorgonzola: $21
Lasagna Tradizionale: $20
Pappardelle Bolognese: $19
Orecchiette: $19
Nonna Antoinetta's Pasta Al Forno: $19
Tagliatelle Alfredo: $18
Agnolotti: $18
Gnocchi Sorrentina: $18
Campagnelle Norma: $18
Cannelloni: $18
Eggplant Parmigiana: $17
Spaghettini Pomodoro: $16
Gluten-Free Pasta: $4
Cena - Main
Ribeye: $38
Branzino: $32
Salmon: $29
Chicken Parmigiana: $25
Chicken Arrostito: $25
Porchetta: $25
Beef Braciola: $25

Contact:

(520) 297-5775 (520) 297-5772

Tue-Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 8pm
Mon: Closed

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VIVACE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Very nice restaurant. Friendly waitress. Bartender saw us standing behind a crowded bar and he personally walked up to my husband and I and took our order. His drinks were 100% well made and served! Dinner was delicious as well as dessert! We got the meatballs Alfredo, penne sausage for dinner. We tried all the desserts and they were all tasty. The wine selection was excellent and the waitress recommend a wonderful Italian red wine! Highly recommend when visiting Tucson.

First time at this restaurant. Greatly enjoyed the food and service. Great outdoor seating. The Vivace Manhattan was excellent. Great flavor and cook on the pasta dishes. The menu offers up some tasty looking options. We will be back to try some other dishes.

Love this place! It was our first time here ...Sat out on back patio, which was lovely. All the food and drinks were excellent! Try the super garlicky escargot! We also enjoyed the stuffed pork chop, seafood lasagna and grilled sea bass.

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NORTH ITALIA REVIEWS

Can I just say, wow! This restaurant was great. Our server was very attentive to us, made sure we had what we needed. Our food was great, I loved the seasonal vegetable salad with dates, squash and pistachio, topped with a white vinaigrette dressing. Since they make everything fresh they were very accommodating for my needs and diet restrictions. We ordered mocktails from their menu and the peach ginger beer was great, beautiful presentation as well. My husband got a steak over truffle risotto which was delicious. We also met the manager, she was really nice. We will definitely be back here again to try different dishes.

Fawsome! The best eggplant parmigiana I have ever eaten! My lunch partner had the mussels and absolutely loved them. But the hazelnut torta was so heavenly words cannot describe the joyous dessert. Also I had the jump start espresso. #noregrets.

The food was decent, our server was very attentive even though it seemed like they were understaffed for the weekend. While the wait for our food was long, but the food was pretty decent. The Tiramisu was definitely memorable.

BOTTEGA MICHELANGELO REVIEWS

Came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner. The food and service were excellent! Many options on the menu. Helpful wait staff. Excellent quality food and good portions. Prices not too bad for a "fancy" place. Also, it's fancy and classy but you don't feel out of place if you're just casual either. Huge assortment of delicious desserts also! Overall, it was a great experience and we would go again.

My favorite restaurant with Italian food options. Staff and decor are amazing and food is on point. I've come here for brunches and lunches. I absolutely love their brunch options. And the coffee is really good too.

I love the fresh bread with olive oil and vinegar, great start to our meal. We especially enjoyed the pizza and salad, gotta have some balance and all lol. Good service too, happy hour makes it a great spot for an early dinner.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VIVACE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTH ITALIA Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BOTTEGA MICHELANGELO Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Video: 8
Business Hours: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Table Reservation: 10