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Vivace Restaurant - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
Vivace Restaurant - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
Vivace Restaurant - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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VIVACE RESTAURANT

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

Since 1993

Specialty:

✓ Chicken and Asparagus Risotto ✓ Penne with Sausage ✓ Vegan Bolognese ✓ Fettucine with Rock Shrimp ✓ Linguini with Grilled Ora King Salmon ✓ Seafood Soup ✓ Chicken Meatballs with Capellini ✓ Seafood Lasagnette ✓ Fettuccine with Seared Scallops ✓ Linguini with Grilled Salmon ✓ Usda Prime Filet Meatballs ✓ Mushroom ✓ Crab Filled Breaded Chicken Breast ✓ Veal Picatta ✓ 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.”

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APPETIZERS
Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways $19.50
Spinach and Cheese Soufflé $19.25
Antipasto for Two $24
Escargot and Artichokes $19.95
Shrimp and Crab Cakes $20.95
Grilled Asparagus & Parma Prosciutto $19.95
SeaFood Stuffed Mushrooms $19.95
SALADS
Pear and Walnut Salad $14.95
Spinach Salad $14.25
Caesar Salad (Little Gem Lettuce) $12.95
Mixed Greens $11.95
PASTA
Chicken And Asparagus Risotto $29.95
Penne with Sausage $27.50
Vegan Bolognese $33.95
Fettucine with Rock Shrimp $34.50
Linguini with Grilled Ora King Salmon $32.50
Seafood Soup $38.95
Chicken Meatballs with Capellini $25.95
Seafood Lasagnette $32.95
Fettuccine with Seared Scallops $36.50
Linguini with Grilled Salmon $36.50
USDA Prime Filet Meatballs $33.95
MAINS
Grilled Chicken with Eggplant & Mushroom $34.50
Crab Filled Breaded Chicken Breast $36.95
Veal Picatta $46

Contact:

(520) 795-7221

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

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North Italia Tucson - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
North Italia Tucson - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
North Italia Tucson - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
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NORTH ITALIA TUCSON

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

Since 2002

Specialty:

✓ 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.”

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Price:

APPETIZERS
Daily Soup $10.5
Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil $9.5
Zucca Chips $12
White Truffle Garlic Bread $16.5
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata $17.5
Cacio e Pepe Arancini $15
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan $16.5
Calamari Fritti $19
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast* $18
Wild Shrimp Scampi $19
Prosciutto Bruschetta $16
Italian Meatballs $17
Beef Carpaccio $18
Black Mediterranean Mussels $19
SALADS
Little Gem Caesar $16
Arugula & Avocado $15.5
Tuscan Kale $16
Seasonal Vegetable $17.5
Chopped Chicken $18
Heirloom Beet & Chicken $17.5
Italian Farm $18
PIZZA
Margherita $21
Make It Tie Dye $3
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto $23
Funghi $22
Cacio e Pepe $21
Spicy Meatball $22
Prosciutto $23
The Pig $23
PASTA
Tortelloni al Pomodoro $23
Lumache alla Norcina $24
Trottole Chicken Pesto $24
Strozzapreti $24
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka $24

Contact:

(520) 299-1600

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

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Bottega Michelangelo - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
Bottega Michelangelo - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
Bottega Michelangelo - Tucson, AZ Italian Restaurants
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BOTTEGA MICHELANGELO

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

Since 1975

Specialty:

✓ Spaghettini Pomodoro ✓ Pappardelle Bolognese ✓ Tagliatelle Alfredo ✓ Tortelloni ✓ Linguine Vongole ✓ Risotto ✓ Linguini 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.”

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PASTA & ENTRÉES
Spaghettini Pomodoro $15
Pappardelle Bolognese $18
Tortelloni $17
Linguine Vongole $23
Risotto $25
Linguini Marina $26
Pazia Orecchiette $18
Agnolotti VE $17
Bucatini Carbonara $21
Ricotta Cavatelli $22
Gnocchi Sorrentina $17
Rigatoni Gorgonzola $20
Cannelloni $17
Lasagna Tradizionale $14
Nonna Antoinetta’s Pasta al Forno $18
Pork Marsala $22
Prosciutto + Sage Wrapped $23
Porchetta GF $29
Beef Braciola $27
Ribeye GF $34
APPETIZERS
Minestra Soup VO $10
Arancini $12
Black Mediterranean Mussels $14
Polpo (Octopus) $10
Eggplant Rollatina $12
Calamari Romana $14
Zia’s Cauliflower Cakes $10
Mamma’s House-made Meatballs $15
SALADS
Mista $6
Chopped Antipasto $13
Yellow Beets VE $12
Caesar $10
Burrata Caprese $14

Contact:

(520) 297-5775

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 TUCSON 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.

This is truly a neighborhood gem in oro valley. If you are here at a good weather, definitely try their outdoor patio. Friendly but not over friendly staff which gives you enough privacy to enjoy the food and conversations.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VIVACE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTH ITALIA TUCSON Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BOTTEGA MICHELANGELO Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Table Reservation: 10