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Vivace Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(8,981)Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list. Choose from a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta and main plates such as crab filled breaded chicken breast or grilled fresh salmon and rock shrimp. Relaxed inside and patio dining.Renee's Tucson
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,404)IMPORTANT: Due to the nature of the experience here Children under 12 are not permitted to dine in the dining room, we invite you to enjoy a childfree experience here with us. DO NOT REQUEST SEATING CHANGES IN RESERVATION NOTES. ONLY BOOK INDOOR OR OUTDOOR AND KNOW YOU WILL BE SEATED THERE ONLY. We are a tiny restaurant with limited seating. Great food, beverage, and conversation can be enjoyed indoors here with us.
We offer sincere service, alongside a taste for purity and creativity throughout our menu. This has earned our intimate spot support from locals as well as travelers. Our menu and our team cater to the many dietary needs and preferences of our guests. Featuring a small yet solid wine list, we are proud to pour an all Arizona beer list.
Our kitchen prepares everything from comfort food and foodie delights to truly healthy plates. We are looking forward to your visit, it is our pleasure to welcome you through the door and see your smiles.
Nook - Tucson
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(301)Enjoy exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere at Nook. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying a delicious meal while catching up with old acquaintances over lunch. Nook is located just south of the Prima County Public Library on East Congress Street. It opened in 2015 and has become a trendy eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Owners Nikki and Matt Thompson along with Todd Anderson are fellow Tucsonans who love their community. Local artists have work showcased throughout this contemporary restaurant. Nook also prides itself on serving up locally sourced food. Try the Godfather Benedict with prosciutto, arugula, poached egg hollandaise and balsamic drizzle for breakfast, or come down during lunch for a green corn tamale pie with cabbage salad. It offers take-out service and is open for breakfast and lunch during the week. This restaurant also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday.Piazza Gavi
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,750)Welcome to Piazza Gavi, serving a broad range of old-fashioned Award-winning hand-made Italian food in a cheerful atmosphere.
Churrasco de Brasil
Price: Expensive•Brazilian Steakhouse•4.8(2,513)Churrasco de Brasil offers a unique and exciting way to enjoy the delicious traditional Brazilian-style of cooking. Known for outstanding service, the authentic “churrascaria” offers more than 14 flavorful cuts of meat including lamb, pork, sausage, chicken and beef on skewers carved tableside by gauchos. In addition to several cuts of meat, the continuous service includes a trip to the fresh and unlimited salad bar. Fried bananas, buttery mashed potatoes and mouthwatering pao de queijo (cheese bread) are served family style. A carefully crafted wine list and authentic Brazilian cocktails complement the unlimited fare.Bata
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,176)Bata is a restaurant designed to celebrate the best our region has to offer. We cook over a live oak fire, on our custom fabricated hearth. Our menu changes daily. We mill AZ grown grain in house, daily. We focus on whole animal butchery, done in house. We have an extensive fermentation program. Our bar program largely focuses on wines that are organic, biodynamic, and produced with minimal intervention. The cocktail list highlights the best products of the season, with a carefully curated list of spirits from across the globe. We believe that our hospitality is just as important as the food and beverages we put on the table.
We do not encourage our restaurant for young children. We do not have any highchairs in house and ask that you please bring your own if it is required.
We do not offer any outdoor seating. Private dining, kitchen counter and large party seating available. Email hello@batatucson.com for inquiries.
PY Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steak•4.7(2,379)Located in the beautiful and historic Southern Tucson River Valley, PY Steak is a world class Forbes Four Star operation with an international wine list of over 450 selections and world class cuisine. Call Award Winning and community driven Chef Ryan Clark, to arrange your once in a lifetime experience.Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(755)True American cuisine that is approachable, innovative and inspired by Sonoran and regional influences. The menu is complemented by an extensive wine list in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere. The open kitchen highlights the culinary team creating á la carte offerings with plenty of interaction. The private dining room provides an option to entertain larger parties and family gatherings with a personalized chef menu. The chef’s table sets the tone for a world-class interactive, personalized gourmet dining experience.
CORE serves breakfast and dinner.
Guadalajara's Grill
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(46)Guadalajara's Grill is the home of the one and only, Table-Side Salsa! Made every evening and complimentary for dining guests, choose your own ingredients and watch your salsa prepared just for you! Flaming Fajitas, Carne Asada Chimichangas, Seafood enchiladas, Vegetarian Cheese Crisp, bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp, with ice cold hand-made Margaritas, draft beer or fine tequila shots!The Cup Cafe
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(2,160)Recently awarded "Top 100 Neighborhood Gems in America" by OpenTable!
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited indoor seating and high demand for patio seating.
During breakfast and lunch we do not accept reservations, *EXCEPT* on these holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Cup Café is a downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, inspired fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Café appeals to locals and visitors alike.
Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable, and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-course entrees, classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.
The Cup also proudly features homemade desserts, baked in-house, as well as a comfortable and expansive outdoor patio, full-service bar, unique signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections.
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- RRobertVIPDenver / Colorado •24 reviews5.0Dined todayHad the tasting menu-incredible!wonderfuls tastes and texture. Friendly servers. The restaurant space is well done without crowding and good noise control.More infoBataPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tucson•4.7
- RRobertVIPPhoenix / Arizona •16 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoAte bar snacks and wedge salads. Delicious. Best martinis in Tucson.More infoSullivan's Steakhouse - TucsonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tucson•4.4
- DDougVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •83 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food. Friendly efficient service and a fun atmosphere. What's not to like?More infoCulinary Dropout - TucsonPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown•4.4
- JJohnPhoenix / Arizona •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was our second visit to Tito and Pep. It was our anniversary and we wanted to enjoy a special dinner at a place we normally don't travel to since we live on the other side of Tucson. We first visited Tito and Pep for our son's birthday and had a wonderful memory of that experience. This visit did not disappoint! Even with a 5:30 reservation, the place was quite busy when we walked in. We were greeted promptly and congratulated on our anniversary (a nice touch). We were taken to a nice corner two top which gave us a great view of the entire restaurant. The only issue with this table was it's location directly under an AC vent. Our server was very friendly and professional greeting us warmly. Cocktails and wine ( surprised to see a Portuguese wine on the menu which is not common in Tucson) were great. We ordered one of the special appetizers - a wonderfully prepared yellow tail in a citrus broth surrounded by thinly shaved cucumber, radish and a hint of jalapeno. It was refreshing delicious. We also shared the octopus appetizer, as we did on our last visit. T&P does octopus really well as it is easy to overcook it rendering it tough to chew. Our entrees were excellent! My wife had the Salmon and I had the mesquite grilled pork chop served with sweet potato . Both dishes were excellent. We were looking forward to this night and T&P did not disappoint. This is a very popular place as evidenced by the crowd on a Monday night. Definitely worth a visit. The only negative I have is that the parking situation can be challenging given the location on Speedway which is a very busy and densely packed road. T&P is a Tucson standout and deserves to be supported by the community.More infoTito and PepPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southwestern)• Midtown•4.9
- DDeborahVIPTucson •132 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe enjoyed the food, French dip sandwich and the rotisserie chicken, but the service is what brings us back. Our server Brooke is outstanding and the other staff are really warm and friendly. Great place to spend your evening.More infoDoughbird - TucsonPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown•4.6
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Local foods are just one of the great things about being in this Sonoran Desert town. Whether you are a tamale aficionado or looking for a cozy place with the smell of roasted coffee or freshly baked bread, local joints abound. The still-intact Barrio neighborhood, which dates back to the 19th century, has some of the hottest food spots and serves up Arizona's longest continuously brewed beer. Tucson is also a lively university town. If you're in the 4th Avenue area, you will find chic Mexican restaurants, patio dining, and even a food co-op with healthy buffets and vegetarian takeaways. If you're in town during the hot season, you will feel eternally grateful for the many places in every neighborhood to have a frozen fruit drink or gelato.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Tucson is Shish Kebab House Of Tucson
The best vegan restaurants in Tucson are True Food Kitchen - Tucson, Renee's Tucson and Bata
The best vegetarian restaurants in Tucson are True Food Kitchen - Tucson, Vivace Restaurant and Tito and Pep
The restaurants with the best service in Tucson are Shish Kebab House Of Tucson, Pita Jungle - Tucson Oracle and Agave Restaurant at Desert Diamond Casino
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Tucson are Shish Kebab House Of Tucson, Pita Jungle - Tucson Oracle and Sundance Cafe