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Tavolino Ristorante, Tucson, AZ

Tavolino Ristorante

4.5
4.5
2653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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

  • Neighborhood

    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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What 2,653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Good for business meals

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Good for business meals

  • Tucson

    Italian

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  1. Drumsticks

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Second time we’ve been there. The food was delicious both times. Our server was not that good on our second visit. Who knows why, it happens. Very good restaurant and priced reasonably.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful evening and delicious dinner. We shared an appetizer, which was wise, as it’s way too much for one person. Each of us had a different entree. All were delicious. I’m pleased I can get thin-sliced veal saltimbocca. We each had different desserts; the flan (creme caramel) was good. Desserts don’t compare with Trattoria Piña; they are superb. We were seated near the kitchen which increased the noise level a bit. But overall, a very pleasant experience. Will go back.
  3. kayviamedia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeding expectations, Tavolino did everything right. Food was delicious but as importantly, the tablecloths, attractive acoustic tile on the ceiling and enough space between tables meant we could have a conversation without shouting. In addition all of the staff, from the maître de who noticed the note that it was a birthday dinner to the bus boys who cleared only after asking, were very well trained. We were not rushed and never waited. The waiter was informative without being chatty. We look forward to a second visit.
  4. Arizona

    Tucson

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food was okay, not bad but not worth the price. Need more staff. Our server was very nice but definitely over loaded with too many tables (including some outside on the patio) which made our service extremely slow.
  5. SusanG

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I thought our server was a little dry and crabby. Food was excellent
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Seating desk personnel need lesson in attentive behavior. They left area immediately after check in. No where to be found for ten minutes while we waited. I had to ask a high school student to find them.
  7. TucsonFoodie

    Tucson

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in Tucson, but last night it was off. Pizza dough was under cooked, eggplant Parmigiano was reheated from days earlier, and the noise level was outrageous!
  8. GeethmiD

    Tucson

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I'd rate North Italia or Bellissimo Ristorante at Casino Del Sol way higher than this (even they have lesser prices), if you are considering an Italian dinner in Tucson. We had originally requested an outdoor table. But when we reached 3mins early for our reservation, the staff notified that we'll have to wait extra few minutes if we want to sit outside. We chose to sit inside therefore. The servers are friendly and polite. But it was 8.00pm and we felt like they were rushing to clean the table and bring the next items. The portions are good, but the food is average. Calamari is well cooked though. I've been to several Italian restaurants but I could say Olive garden is better than this place. The service does meet their reputation but the food doesn't. They kitchen staff should consider some field trips. We asked for the soup of the day and it was a veg cream of squash. But when it arrived, it was decorated with a piece of ham. That's kind of a joke for a person who requested a meatless soup. We sent it back and they brought us another soup(in a few seconds!) back, not warmer than the previous one. Not sure whether they just removed the ham and brought it back. They are kind enough to pack your leftovers for you. They also accommodate birthdays with surprise dessert. Still, I wouldn't go back, because the food is not that good.
  9. TucsonNative

    Tucson

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mother's Day dinner was excellent. Roberto did an excellent job. He was very attentive, yet not overbearing or intrusive. Food was excellent. COTOLETTA MILANESE 16 oz. bone-in veal chop breaded served with lemon, arugula, sliced tomato & shaved parmesan was huge! What a treat! Topped off with Sorbetto dessert, the coconut-chocolate is excellent.
  10. MarisolC

    Tucson

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went just for appetizers. We been there for dinner before, but the entrees are not that good…….if you want to enjoy a nice bottle of wine and appetizers, this is the place
  11. DeniseQ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    My dinner was delicious! I had ravioli with goat cheese. The bread was also quite good. Atmosphere was nice and our waiter was sweet. He was a little bit slow-- he forgot he already had the credit card, for example, and came back later with the bill. But it was Mother's Day so I think it was just extra busy for him.
  12. AZnat

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience here. We enjoyed our lunch salads and our appetizer. Service was very attentive.
  13. KaryK

    Tucson

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great services, food was excellent. The veal was extra salty but still delicious. I crunched into large salt crystal. Overall very good
  14. PVFever

    Phoenix

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Tucson, we were pleased to be seated at our table right away rather than being shunted to the bar. We ordered cocktails ant were told by our waiter, Vinnie, that he would bring bread soon. My wife and I both ordered the steak entree. My steak was, for the most part, very tender and flavorful with a minimum of gristle. My wife’s steak, however was initially good, but about halfway through, it was tough and had streaks of gristle. The fries with the aioli sauce were very good and overall we were pleased; but, my wife was disappointed with her steak. Also, the promised bread took a long time to come. When it did, it was no longer warm; rather it was lukewarm and dried out. We still like Tavolino and will definitely go back…in hopes of not being disappointed again.
  15. FamilyfromPhilly

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sat outside on the patio for dinner. Seated promptly at our reservation time. Apps were grilled artichoke and grilled octopus salad. Both excellent. Entrees of spaghetti with seafood and squid ink pasta with shrimp also very good and the gelati and sorbet for dessert were light and refreshing.
  16. KevinG

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was delicious (a little on the pricey side) by excellent. The ambience was nice and the seating was comfortable. My wife and I both agree that the wait staff were very young and inexperienced which was a little awkward for us. However, they tried to do their best and I would not ask for more from them.
  17. JoeK

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Would like to see a larger variety of menu items and more interesting and creative menu options. More appetizers, seafood and roasted meats would be nice.
  18. MADMTraveler

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing meal from start to finish, The special Mushroom Puree soup was great, as was the seafood pasta. the service was impeccable too.
  19. PeggyG

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Two couples out for a birthday dinner. Salads were excellent and 3 of 4 dinners were also. My saltimbocca was the only “just OK”. Was a very busy early Mother’s Day Eve. Server was quite welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly but needed reminding a few times. Maybe a lack of experience or organizational skills. Overall just not a good as previous visits but not so bad as to keep us from returning.
  20. Triano

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent time. Wonderful service and consistently good food.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Have been to Tabolino’s many times always a great experience
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to Tavolino and will definitely return ! Freshest calamari we’ve ever had and the mushroom pasta dish out of this world! I think we found a new favorite spot for dinner!!
  23. FineWineNDine

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good, very nice inside but a little noisy to carry on a conversation.
  24. HelenK

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine and service! We asked for a “ quieter “ table & they delivered! 👍👏🏻👏🏻
  25. hoag

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very accommodating for a birthday party. Food outstanding. was able to order a plate design for me and not on the menu. Homemade paste with tomato sauce and mushrooms. Tiramisu was excellent. Waiter even preformed some simple magic tricks for our entertainment and birthday present.
  26. KevanS

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food prep and presentation are very good; Service, on a Sunday evening (7:30) when there were few patrons, was very slow, which was both surprising and disappointing. Our waiter doubled as bartender, which slowed him down, but there were plenty of other wait-staff available, yet our orders took too long given the guest to staff ratio.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our first visit to Tavolino started with a glass of wine, both of which we enjoyed. We shared an order of bruschetta burrata e carciofini. It was excellent, worth a visit just for that! For mains my wife tried the orecchiette ala barese. She thought it was very good, though not the best she's ever had. I tried the ravioli di zucca and was pleased. Throughout our visit our waiter, Alan, was attentive and helpful with our selections. Tavolino goes to the top of our list of Italian restaurants in Tucson.
  28. KateK

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    Food was disappointing. Everything was just kind of boring and flavorless. I’ve had better calamari at a cheap restaurant. Really had high expectations for this place! It seemed a lot like my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis - The Italian Eatery. You need to take a field trip and see how great you could be!
  29. TonyaS

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good but server was slow to get us important information around ingredients because of a medical issue and then when we double checked, what the server told us was wrong. Service was slow in the beginning but food came out fast. We felt "overlooked" however as the waiter was busy and so just poured the wine without allowing us to test the bottle first. We noted on the Open Table reservation and with the hostess that it was our anniversary. Not a word mentioned while we were there. I wasn't expecting free food, but just a "happy anniversary" or an attempt to put us at one of the nicer tables would have been great. Shout out to Garrison who was working twice as hard as anyone else that night!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tavalino is my favorite restaurant in Tucson. The free gelato for my birthday was just perfect and much appreciated. I have tried just about everything in the menu, my last dinner, the beet i fused goat cheese ravioli in a reduced burnt butter sage sauce and a tomato purree was wonderful. I will come back as often as I can. The restaurant has such a lively ambiance . The servers are attentive and charming. Thank you Tavalino!!
  31. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Alan was very patient and attentive as were his assistants. Food was delicious!
  32. FoodCrazed

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner outdoors on the patio was so pleasant quiet, a nice breeze, but protected from the wind. The bolognese was excellent. Will repeat.
  33. TEJedi

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere & very delicious food! Our service was perfect; just the right amount of attention. Very courteous staff.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Super slow service but food and drinks were amazing! The servers and staff were friendly but food and service took a very very long time for a place that was pretty slow for lunch. Would go back!
  35. REB15

    Tucson

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful lunch on the patio. Service was excellent and food delicious. We’ll be back soon!
  36. CarolS

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girlfriends in! Loved it. Sat on patio and it was perfect!
  37. SantaFevisitor

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always busy. Excellent for and service, but way too noisey.
  38. OnceAweek

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time there. Made the mistake of ordering the 7-cheese cheese board. Very good, but way too much for a couple. So we just split a pizza instead of ordering individual entrees. Pizza was thin crust (not my style), but quite tasty. Really need a second trip to fairly evaluate, but we definitely plan to return. Our first impressions were quite positive.
  39. PersnicketyVirgo

    Tucson

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch menu and patio dining! Plenty of shade. Enjoyed late lunch, housemade pastas and salmon entries were excellent. Our waiter German was great! Professional yet friendly.
  40. JimF

    Tucson

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and wonderful food! We are never disappointed when we dine at Tavolino.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tavolino Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Tavolino Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 2653 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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Google Map for Tavolino Ristorante

2890 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Southwest corner of Skyline & Campbell in Plaza Colonial

  • Neighborhood

    Foothills

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • 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

  • 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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