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Tavolino Ristorante, Tucson, AZ

Tavolino Ristorante

4.6
4.6
3086 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A photo of Tavolino Ristorante restaurant

Tavolino Ristorante

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Foothills

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
An inviting restaurant that feels like an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Tavolino specializes in simple, elegant food including fresh salads, homemade pastas, pizzas, succulent roast and grilled meats, rotisserie chicken and game, and luscious desserts. Tavolino brings Italy to life in Tucson.

Note: due to limited seating and capacity, we will not be accepting ANY table requests for online reservations. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (520) 531-1913
  • Website
    http://www.tavolinoristorante.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Tenino | Eduardo Jara
  • Catering
    Tavolino does have catering capabilities. Inquire with management at 520.531.1913 for more details to see if Tavolino can host your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room and many other options. Flat screen TV for presentations. Isolated and private, with multiple table set-ups available to fit the needs of your next event or celebration. For more information contact our private dining events coordinator at Karla@TavolinoRistorante.com
  • Private party contact
    Karla Rodriguez: (520) 531-1913
  • Location
    2890 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718
  • Area
    Foothills
  • Cross Street
    Southwest corner of Skyline & Campbell in Plaza Colonial
  • Parking details
    Please note that there are two signs on the buildings. Entrance is on the east side of Plaza Colonial on the Campbell Ave. side of the plaza. Enter through the large gates and breezeway.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

ANTIPASTI

  • Caprese Burrata USD 16.00

    Burrata, fresh tomato, basil infused olive oil, arugula

    • Add 24 months aged prosciutto USD 8.00

  • Bresaola USD 20.00

    Thin-sliced beef bresaola, arugula, goat cheese, shaved parmigiano. Frittura* 18 Fried calamari, lemon aioli & spicy arrabiata sauce antipasto misto For two 22 Assorted cured meats, roasted bell peppers, eggplants, olives, mushrooms & fried artichokes Lemon & tuscan olive oil vinaigrette

    • BrusChetta pomodoro USD 14.00

      Grilled house-made foccacia, tomato, basil, garlic

      • Add fresh mozzarella & prosciuttoUSD 8.00

    • Vitello tonnato USD 20.00

      Chef Massimo specialty from piemonte, thin-sliced veal roast, tuna caper and anchovies sauce. Arugula garnis

      • Frittura* USD 18.00

        Fried calamari, lemon aioli & spicy arrabiata sauce

        • antipasto misto For two USD 22.00

          Assorted cured meats, roasted bell peppers, eggplants, olives, mushrooms & fried artichokes

          • parmigiana di ZuCChine USD 18.00

            Layers of zucchini, smoked mozzarella, parmigiano, basil & tomato sauce, baked in our wood-fired oven

            • CaVoletti di BrusselUSD 18.00

              Wood-fired brussel sprouts, spicy salami, calabrese chili with modena balsamic reduction

              INSALATE

              • anatra* USD 24.00

                Pan seared maple leaf duck breast, baby mixed greens, goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, apples, Honey mustard vinaigrette

                • niZZa* USD 22.00

                  Grilled new zealand king salmon, baby mixed greens, red potatoes, green beans, olives, capers, egg, tomato, Balsamic vinaigrette

                  • mistaUSD 12.00

                    baby mixed greens with sliced tomato, Balsamic vinaigrette

                    • grilled seaFood salad USD 20.00

                      Sonora white shrimp, & octopus, baby arugula, red endive, kalamata olives, potatoes, shaved mushrooms, Lemon vinaigrette

                      • rotisserie insalata di pollo USD 20.00

                        From our mesquite-wood open fire rotisserie: Shredded chicken, romaine, radicchio, cranberries, candied walnuts, green apples, celery, gorgonzola cheese, White wine vinaigrette

                        • insalata taVolino USD 14.00

                          Romaine, radicchio, garlic & fresh herbs croutons, parmigiano, white wine vinaigrette

                          PANINI

                          served with mixed green salad | sub truffle fries 3.00 | Our bread is baked fresh in our wood-fired oven

                          • Costine USD 20.00

                            slowly braised pulled beef short rib, smoked mozzarella, pickled onion, sliced tomato, arugula & spicy calabrese chile aioli

                            • Vegetariano USD 18.00

                              Grilled mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, eggplants, artichoke hearts, olive tapenade, provolone, salsa verde & garlic aioli

                              • portoFino USD 20.00

                                24 months aged prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, arugula, tuscan olive oil

                                • ClassiC new orleans muFFuletta USD 20.00

                                  Salame, capicola, mortadella, provolone cheese, olive tapenade, giardiniera, mushrooms

                                  PRIMI

                                  Our fresh pasta is made daily in our kitchen by hands

                                  • lasagna al Forno USD 20.00

                                    Layers of handmade pasta, beef ragu, bechamel & mozzarella

                                    • penne alla BosCaiola USD 22.00

                                      Italian sausage, mushrooms & tomato cream sauce

                                      • tagliatelle al pollo marsala USD 22.00

                                        Chicken breast, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, garlic in a white wine & marsala cream sauce

                                        • tortelloni pomodoro USD 22.00

                                          Tortelloni filled with spinach & ricotta, served with fresh basil & tomato sauce

                                          • Ravioli al Caprino USD 20.00

                                            Red beet-infused pasta filled with goat cheese, & mascarpone, served with brown butter & sage and a touch of tomato sauce

                                            • pappardelle al pesto e Fagiolini USD 21.00

                                              Pappardelle wide pasta, fresh basil, green beans, pinenuts, parmigiano

                                              • Fettuccine al salmone USD 23.00

                                                New Zealand king salmon, capers, olives, artichoke hearts, white wine garlic sauce

                                                WOOD-FIRED OVEN

                                                  PIZZA

                                                  • salamino piccante USD 21.00

                                                    Spicy calabrese salami, fresh mozzarella, parmesan & tomato sauce

                                                    • Boscaiola USD 21.00

                                                      Italian sausage, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, red onions, parmigiano & basil

                                                      • margherita USD 19.00

                                                        Fresh mozzarella, basil & tomato sauce

                                                        • Add 24 months aged prosciutto & arugulaUSD 8.00

                                                      entree

                                                      • Costine di manZo USD 30.00

                                                        Slowly braised boneless beef ribs, balsamic baby onions, broccolini, crispy gnocchi, & red wine reduction sauce

                                                        • melanZana alla parmigiana USD 22.00

                                                          Eggplant parmigiana, baked layers of eggplants, parmigiano, mozzarella, tomato sauce, & fresh basil

                                                          • Bistecca tagliata* USD 34.00

                                                            Grilled New York strip, grilled asparagus, shaved parmigiano, truffle & sea salt french fries

                                                            HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS

                                                            • SONG OF SICILI USD 14.00

                                                              rum, averna, demerara, orange bitters

                                                              • TUCSON HEAT USD 14.00

                                                                mezcal, chile pasilla mix, alchemist ginger, lemon, demerara, bitters

                                                                • AVIATION USD 15.00

                                                                  gin, creme de noyaux, creme de violet, lemon

                                                                  • lAST WORD USD 14.00

                                                                    gin, marachino liquour, centum herbis, lime

                                                                    • PIEDMONT SPRITZ USD 14.00

                                                                      gin, chiot amaro, soda water

                                                                      • RED VELVET USD 15.00

                                                                        scotch, dolin blanc, lemon, orange bitters, cranberry juice

                                                                        *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may icrease your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have any medical conditions or are pregnant.

                                                                          A service charge of 20% will be applied to parties of six or more before any discounts are applied

                                                                            Last updated: 7 July 2024

                                                                            What 3,086 people are saying

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                            4.6
                                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                            Loved For

                                                                            • Tucson

                                                                              Great for fine wines

                                                                            • Tucson

                                                                              Italian

                                                                            • Tucson

                                                                              Great for fine wines

                                                                            • Tucson

                                                                              Italian

                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Tavolino Ristorante consistently delivers "amazing dishes" and "great food and service," making it a top choice for authentic Italian cuisine in Tucson. Guests appreciate the "elegant qualities" of the meals and the "friendly staff." Despite occasional service delays and air conditioning issues, the food's quality and welcoming atmosphere keep patrons returning.

                                                                            3,086 Reviews

                                                                            1. Kt

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              17 reviews

                                                                              2.0

                                                                              17 reviews

                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                                              Place smells dirty. The mops need to be cleaned. Wine glass was sticky. Food was good and server attentive but somehow the place seems off.

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                                                                            2. Dave

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              13 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              13 reviews

                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Wonderful dining experience! Food was great and service was excellent. Best Italian food in town.

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                                                                            3. GENE

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Tucson

                                                                              75 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              75 reviews

                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Tasty pasta entrees. Caprese burrata appetizer is delicious.

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                                                                            4. cindy

                                                                              Tucson

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Fabulous selections, delicious fresh food, good value for the price, very pleasant atmosphere!

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                                                                            5. Nancy

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Tucson

                                                                              180 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              180 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              We loved the high quality food! It is the holiday party season and the loud group often frustrated us with their hoops and hollers.

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                                                                            6. Fanny

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Amazing experience and our server Brandon was attentive and pleasant. The calamari was perfection. Our main dishes were the short ribs which melted in your mouth, the veal with arugula salad which was amazing and we shared the pasta with sausage and mushrooms which was delicious. We ended with tiramisu for dessert which the three of us shared and had leftover. We will definitely be back!

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                                                                            7. Gina

                                                                              Tucson

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              2.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                              Ordered the special of the day Pasta Fagioli and it had only celery, carrots & onion with 5 pieces of pasta 4 beans and tiny bits of meat. Not a hint of flavor. So sad because this normally hearty soup can be such a great experience. I told the waiter and he said our entrees are better than the soups. I had to ask for pepper since only salt shaker was on the table. My husband had the lasagna and he said it was ok.

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                                                                            8. Deb

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Seattle

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Usually the food here is excellent. Unfortunately, my husband’s selection was returned as the seafood was over cooked and not tasty. The excellent staff were gracious and understanding.

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                                                                            9. Laurie

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Tucson

                                                                              131 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              131 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              The evening was perfect! The food, service, table location made for a lovely evening!

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                                                                            10. Amanda

                                                                              New Mexico

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 27 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Tavalino’s is one of our favorite spots to visit when we are in town…always wonderful and consistent.

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                                                                            FAQs

                                                                            Tavolino Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                            Tavolino Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 3086 OpenTable diners.

                                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                            A photo of Tavolino Ristorante restaurant

                                                                            Tavolino Ristorante

                                                                            4.6
                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                            Italian
                                                                            Foothills

                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                            2 people
                                                                            10:00 pm
                                                                            Booked 26 times today

                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                            Google Map for Tavolino Ristorante

                                                                            2890 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                              Southwest corner of Skyline & Campbell in Plaza Colonial
                                                                            • Area
                                                                              Foothills
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Please note that there are two signs on the buildings. Entrance is on the east side of Plaza Colonial on the Campbell Ave. side of the plaza. Enter through the large gates and breezeway.
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                              Massimo Tenino | Eduardo Jara
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                            • Website
                                                                              http://www.tavolinoristorante.com/
                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                              (520) 531-1913
                                                                            • Catering
                                                                              Tavolino does have catering capabilities. Inquire with management at 520.531.1913 for more details to see if Tavolino can host your next event.
                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                              Private dining room and many other options. Flat screen TV for presentations. Isolated and private, with multiple table set-ups available to fit the needs of your next event or celebration. For more information contact our private dining events coordinator at Karla@TavolinoRistorante.com
                                                                            • Private party contact
                                                                              Karla Rodriguez: (520) 531-1913

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