Italian Restaurants in Tucson, Arizona

Bianchi's Italian is a cozy Italian eatery on Silverbell Road that serves hearty pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian fare for dine-in or takeout. Based in an adobe-style building, Bianchi’s Italian offers a menu of Italian-American cuisine ranging from appetizers, fresh salads, hot and cold subs and sandwiches, and burgers, as well as homemade pasta dishes, hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas, and calzones with a variety of toppings and fillings. There are gluten-free options on the menu as well as delicious desserts, and Bianchi’s Italian offers daily specials and catering services for a variety of events and functions.

1110 N Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, Phone: 520-882-8500

Caruso's Italian Restaurant is a family-friendly restaurant in the historic 4^th Avenue district that offers a casual spot in which to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine and easy-drinking wines. Opened in 1930 by Nicasio (Caruso) Zagona and remaining in the family ever since, Caruso's has been serving authentic Italian fare with homemade pasta and sauces, and classic dishes such as eggplant parmigiana, lasagna a forno, and spaghetti marinara for more than 85 years. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a large copper pot in which the Caruso family sauce has been prepared since they opened and which is served with pasta dishes, while an expansive deck offers comfortable outdoor dining with magnificent scenic views.

434 North 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705, Phone: 520-624-5765

Dominick's Real Italian is an unpretentious family-friendly neighborhood spot in Tucson that serves delectable Italian cuisine and libations. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Dominick's Real Italian offers a variety of Italian dishes ranging from appetizers and fresh soups and salads, pasta dishes such as fettuccine alfredo and lasagna, specialty pizzas, which are available by the slice for lunch, and calzones as well as hot and cold subs and sandwiches. Entrees include breaded chicken dishes like chicken scarpariello and chicken piccata, baked eggplant parmesan and delicious seafood fare such as chili-infused calamari and a tempting seafood risotto. Diners can enjoy tucking into garlic knots with fresh, homemade marinara sauce over drinks while waiting for their meals.

8330 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741, Phone: 520-744-2002

Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria is a family-friendly restaurant with a recently expanded dining area that serves a delicious menu of casual Italian fare for the whole family. Open for lunch and dinner, Fresco Pizzeria and Pastaria features specialty pizzas with over 50 toppings, excellent calzones, fresh-tossed salads, oven-baked parmesan-style subs, and made-to-order pasta entrees. All homemade sauces, salad dressings, pizza dough, and desserts are made from scratch, meatballs are hand-rolled, and pizzas are hand-tossed to perfection. Fresco Pizzeria and Pastaria also offers vegan and gluten-free options with 100% vegan mozzarella substitutes and gluten-free pizza crusts.

3011 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, Phone: 520-881-5555

Tucked away in a shopping center on Oracle Road, Guiseppe's is a hidden family-owned gem that serves an extensive menu of classic Italian antipasti and pasta dishes as well as house specialties. All dishes are prepared with fresh, high quality, locally sourced or imported ingredients, cooked to perfection using Old World Italian recipes and modern day techniques and served with passion and flair. The menu features a wide variety of rustic Italian favorites, including antipasto and bruschetta, penne sausage and chicken Alfredo, meatballs ricotta, lamb osso buco and veal parmigiana, along with freshly prepared salads, homemade soups, hearty sides, and garlicky bread. An extensive drinks list includes craft beers, fine wines, grappas, and imported spirits, and martinis and cocktails.

6060 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ, Phone: 520-505-4187

Located in the Colonia Verde Plaza Shopping Center, Gusto Osteria of Tucson is a casual eatery that offers a menu of classic Italian fare as well as innovative vegetarian options. Born from the idea of owner/operator-Glenn “Gus” Gerson that authentic, hearty Italian cuisine and excellent wines should be enjoyed at affordable prices, Gusto Osteria features a spacious, inviting dining room with vibrant one-of-a-kind artworks and comfortable tables and chairs, an informal bar, and an open kitchen that produces the delicious food. A fantastic 1,000-square-foot outdoor patio is the perfect place for alfresco dining in the cool evenings and enjoying sundowners from the bar while soaking up the spectacular views.

7153 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715, Phone: 520-722-9487

North Italia is a trendy, urban eatery in La Encantada that turns a modern lens on traditional Italian cooking. Defined by exposed brick, dark wood, white leather, and spectacular panoramic views, North Italia takes pride in having perfected the art of handmade pasta and pizza, creating pasta dishes like tagliatelle Bolognese and strozzapreti with Bloomsdale spinach from scratch. The pizza is nothing less than a revelation, with perfectly crisp crusts and airy centers topped with a variety of fillings and can be enjoyed with a selection of handcrafted cocktails, and craft and imported beers. North Italia is open 7 days a week for brunch, lunch, and dinner and offers happy hour specials during the week.

North Italia, La Encantada, 2995 E Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718, Phone: 520-299-1600