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Dining Room - Vivace Restaurant, Tucson, AZ
Vivace Restaurant, Tucson, AZ

Vivace Restaurant

4.8
4.8
8146 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (520) 795-7221
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel D. Scordato
  • Private party facilities
    Personal. Professional. Private.Vivace Restaurant is now proud to provide private dining services for large groups of up to 50 guests. Our new location - nestled in the beautiful Catalina Mountains - offers a spacious, comfortable and inviting private dining area. Enjoy the same award winning cuisine and professional service our restaurant has built its reputation on, in an elegant and private setting that is completely customizable and tailored to your party's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Junna Hayashi & Tess Fisher: (520) 795-7221
  • Neighborhood
    Foothills
  • Cross street
    Campbell and Skyline
  • Parking details
    Free self-parking in the immediate area<br />Complimentary valet.
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Good for business meals

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Romantic

  • Tucson

    Great for scenic views

  • Tucson

    Good for special occasions

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Most Booked

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Good for business meals

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Romantic

  • Tucson

    Great for scenic views

  • Tucson

    Good for special occasions

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Most Booked

8,146 Reviews
  1. Miltes

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great service. Food is delicious and I recommend Dinner menu over lunch.

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  2. John

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Tucson restaurant. Top shelf. And, they know how to do fish. My Branzino was wonderful.

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  3. GW01

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good, as was the service. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive.

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  4. JanetS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    I have not ever written a poor restaurant review but the food here last night was inedible. It was salted beyond any reasonable amount. The service was slow and although the server was sorry and apologized (I am assuming the problem was emanating from the kitchen), out of 5 dishes served our table, no one was able to eat more than a mouthful or 2 before giving up. Our spinach and cheese soufflé was 30 minutes arriving as an appetizer and when we tried to eat it it was ice cold in the middle. We were promised another one would be brought to us but it never appeared nor was it ever explained why we never got the order. The restaurant was lively but not overcrowded. I am sorry to report this is one birthday dinner I will never forget but for all the wrong reasons.

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  5. divemama

    Tucson

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time at Vivace and we will definitely be back. Our meal was wonderful and our waitress did a great job of not rushing us. We were a party of four and our meals came out with perfect timing. I highly recommend having a dinner here.

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  6. JamesH

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    It was our Anniversary, a special night for us. We had asked for a window table but on arrival, no window tables were available. We were seated in the center of the restaurant , under a cooling duct which was chilly. Our meals were delivered in a reasonable time but the food flavor and taste, were bland and disappointing. The high light was the most personable Valet, very pleasant and cheerful!

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  7. Debbie

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always…great service, great food, keep up the good work!

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  8. St8wrkr

    Tucson

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Another excellent dining experience at Vivace. Met 2 friends of ours on a week night for dinner. Perfectly prepared food and terrific service by Jennifer. Complimentary valet service is a nice touch.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Flavorful food and fresh flowers on the table. Warm lighting and servers that treat you like a VIP. With city views and an evolving wine list this is the perfect place for date night.

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  10. AbigailD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    Food was good, as always. Ambience was just off, though. Service was slow, that's a kitchen issue I suspect, and the overall experience was just OK. When I booked the reservation I indicated that a birthday was being celebrated -- a message that clearly did not make its way to anyone working last night. Seems like Vivace has lost some of its polish and does not provide the special experience it used to. It will be quite some time before my husband and I return.

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  11. BECKY

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is outstanding -great wine list. Lovely atmosphere and the service is top notch. Highly recommend.

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  12. Familyfun

    Minneapolis

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out for a special dinner at the end of a 3 generation Girls' Weekend. As per usual, service, food and ambience were all 5+ stars! Christian as our lead waiter and other wait staff were amazing. We were never rushed and enjoyed all courses of our meal plus drinks with leisure. Highly recommend if you are looking for fine dining in Tucson.

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  13. KarenL

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was as awesome as ever. We all wondered how Vivace can be so consistently great over the years! It never disappoints.

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  14. RondaR

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was awesome! The food was so flavorful, the service was on-point… even the two young men who would come refill the water glasses were so nice and cordial. Our waitress was very kind and, although very attentive, was non-intrusive. My son loved his dinner (my biggest goal of going out)… we will definitely be back!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience as always. The food is consistently great as well as the service! My favorite restaurant in Tucson!

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  16. Festivalflyer

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood soup was excellent. Try the antipasto and beet salad.

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  17. ChuckR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first Vivace experience, and it was great. Our server was friendly and attentive and he made great suggestions. The crab filled chicken breast is a great entree. It was a bit loud, but there were several large parties at the same time as our party of 2. Not a problem at all, and it added to the festive atmosphere. We'll be back!

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  18. JoeE

    Phoenix

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the salmon with shrimp over spinach. best salmon I ever had.

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  19. ChrisK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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  20. JoeB

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Penne pasta was great but other dishes and service were not up to usual standards

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  21. TonyV

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have been going here for years. Food quality and service have always been consistently excellent. Would recommend this place as the best in Tucson.

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  22. Ginny

    Phoenix

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Vivace's is always the best. Tried a new dish called eggplant lasagna with no noodles and share the pear salad with my husband. Both were wonderful. I have never had a bad dinner or lunch at Vivace Restaurant. Our waiter, Felix, is the best and extremely kind. Thank you Danny Scordato. PS - Still would like Chicken Cacciatore....ha!

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  23. DawnH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Vivace and go there for special occasions. My husband loves the stuffed porkchops and my son and I get the grilled beef tenderloin. We also love the fresh bread with pesto sauce. The food is high quality. They even gave my husband a free creme brulee for his birthday. Service and atmosphere are top notch. There's really nothing bad that we can say about this place!

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  24. ClaudeN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    sea bass was PERFECT Bless you Will come again Thanks

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  25. MARCK

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seated on the veranda with a terrific view of Tucson. Our waiter was both polite and friendly. He delivered excellent service and did it with a genuine smile. The food was to die for. The Veal Picatta was over the Moon! The Antipasto for Two was both delicious and generous. Wine selection was first class. Overall, it was a terrific evening.

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  26. InspiredLady

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    One of my favorite items on the menu has been Spinach and Cheese Souffle...this past week I ordered it expecting the same delightful delicate taste and consistency. Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment. It was heavy and gummy. The sauce was congealed and heavy too. The waiter seemed annoyed that I didn't immediately complain to him. He did not charge me for the meal, but I left a cash tip to compensate. The waiter told me that the previous chef passed away and there is a new chef. My friend's meal of tenderloin over mashed potatoes was reportedly excellent. My other observation is that the parking lot is crumbling and a hazard to walk on.

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  27. RyanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal service and food. There's a reason it's hard to get in here. Highly recommended.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    147 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was outstanding. We went for my wife's Birthday, as this is her favorite restaurant. It never disappoints. From the many dinner choices to the wine list, you cannot go wrong here.

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  29. PhaedraH

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best views and food to celebrate a special occasion

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  30. Robert

    Tucson

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are frequent diners at Vivace so obviously really enjoy it. Love the atmosphere (inside or out), the food is always perfect, and we always ask for our waiter, David. He is friendly, efficient, and always pleasant.

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  31. DemetraW

    Tucson

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dine there frequently and always request Mr Felix as our server No matter how busy he is Felix has the utmost patience with elderly guests He would be an excellent manager for the restaurant

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  32. LoisK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food but on the pricey side. Great service.

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  33. mike

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vivace is always excellent and continues to be our restaurant in the area.

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  34. Squeen

    Western NC

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jennifer was our very well informed waitress and didn’t lead us wrong. The special soup, shrimp bisque, was excellent. Portions are generous and delicious.

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  35. richardm

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good food and service. Expensive. Nice setting. Would recommend it.

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  36. JodiR

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant the food is always amazing and the waiter we had Oscar was awesome

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  37. MikeZ

    Dallas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Italian fine dining with sn exceptional view of Tucson from the foothills

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  38. Trish

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Vivaci’s is the most beautiful restaurant, stunning views, superb customer service, and absolutely incredible cuisine! This place has been my all time favorite since 2004! Thank you to the amazing and professional staff from the time you walk in the door until you leave. Love, Mic & Trish Williams

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  39. CharlesA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have never had a substandard or even average experience at Vivace. The food and service have always been excellent.

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  40. SallyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of five each chose a different entree and we all loved what we ordered. Service was great, the food was delicious & hot, and we were seated at a round table where we all could join in the conversation.

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FAQs

Vivace Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 795-7221.

Vivace Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 8146 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vivace Restaurant

6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Campbell and Skyline
  • Neighborhood
    Foothills
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free self-parking in the immediate area<br />Complimentary valet.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel D. Scordato
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (520) 795-7221
  • Private party facilities
    Personal. Professional. Private.Vivace Restaurant is now proud to provide private dining services for large groups of up to 50 guests. Our new location - nestled in the beautiful Catalina Mountains - offers a spacious, comfortable and inviting private dining area. Enjoy the same award winning cuisine and professional service our restaurant has built its reputation on, in an elegant and private setting that is completely customizable and tailored to your party's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Junna Hayashi & Tess Fisher: (520) 795-7221
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