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Tavolino Ristorante, Tucson, AZ

Tavolino Ristorante

4.4
4.4
3186 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2890 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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!

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
  • 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

Private dining

What 3,186 people are saying

Tavolino Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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 in Tucson is renowned for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "top-notch service." Guests frequently praise the "delicious pasta and fresh ingredients," with standout dishes like "lasagna and bolognese." The inviting atmosphere and "attentive staff" make it a "wonderful place to celebrate special occasions."

3,186 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere! Professional, kind, and amazing wait staff. The food was phenomenal and cooked to perfection! Beautiful interior design. Overall a lovely experience!

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  2. alan

    Phoenix6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible wait service by Brandon........ we ordered for the 2 of us, including a bottle of wine...Offered a taste for the wine but NEVER the cork to smell.....waited a while longer after the wine and finally asked Brandon for some bread as we had nothing on the table.. NEVER came...finally our meals arrived , brought to table by someone else and we asked this person for bread a 2nd time which promptly came then.....Though it was a nice bottle of white wine, NEVER offered a wine cooler ( ice bucket or something ) so the wine lost its chill over the meal time ....The restaurant was busy but NOT crowded, several empty tables throughout. No one asked if our meal was ok once served, until towards the end by a different person....Mentioned to him our displeasure over the service and he said he would contact the mgr....mgr NEVER came to us .......Finally Brandon came over ( 1st time since offering the wine, never during the meal ) asking if we wanted a check or desert....Told him of our displeasure with the service and he blamed it all on the "new busboy "....Hmmm, if there is a new busboy and our waiter knows it, shouldn't he have been more attentive then to make sure all was well ? Plus the busboy doesn't open the wine ...When we received the check he gave us a $10 off card for the next meal ...hahaha...There will NEVER be a next meal after 20 years of frequenting Tavolino...When we were walking out, the mgr and Brandon were standing by the hostess table talking...I gave the card back to them and they stifled a laugh as we walked out...Maybe the Mgr should have asked us why ?.......BYE TAVOLINO

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  3. stephen VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I choose Tavolino a lot. From the freshness of the bread that greets you upon sitting down to the quality of Italian cold cuts in the antipasto appetizer to the tender eggplant in their Parmesan dish, the food is always top flight. The tomato sauce made here is amazing if you appreciate good sauce. Extensive wine list. Service is very friendly, spot on and responsive. The same servers, some we now know by name after 7 years (Brandon is terrific), speaks to employee retention which speaks to excellent restaurant management. And the manager, if she isn’t too busy making sure everything is ship-shape, will say hello and make sure everything came out to your liking. I rarely write reviews but this place has been a constant in my family’s dining experience and I think I’ve been taking it for granted. So, Tavolino, SALUTÉ!!!

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  4. Patti VIP

    Tucson6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food, ambiance and service were outstanding! The house made pastas are delicious, including the butternut squash ravioli.

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  5. Janet VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Waited a while to get help with wine choice.

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  6. Bob VIP

    Phoenix132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great for Tucson & I've been a fan over 20 years Ambience always nice. However, wouldn't it be inventive if the restaurant changed or added a special once in awhile besides the soup changing daily?. Very formulatic here. Look at Misi in Brooklyn or Via Carota in NYC, Perbaco in SF. They're not afraid of making positive changes. It's the same when ordering desserts here. Same core no changes. You have the talent in the kitchen, let some creativity shine through.

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  7. Susan

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food fabulous. Very special evening.

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  8. Darhl

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon walking in, the restaurant was inviting and comfortable. The service was commendable. Our server Eduardo was personable and attentive. All of the food was top notch. I recommend any of the fresh pasta plates.

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  9. Claudia VIP

    Tucson11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service, wonderful place to celebrate

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  10. Richard VIP

    Central Coast30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter lunch after a great hike. Everything was absolutely excellent. Food, service, and wine.

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FAQs

Tavolino Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Tavolino Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 3186 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
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
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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