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Tavolino Ristorante, Tucson, AZ

Tavolino Ristorante

4.4
4.4
3183 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2890 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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What 3,183 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

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavolino Ristorante offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Tucson, praised for "great food" and "exceptional service." Diners enjoy standout dishes like lasagna and squid-ink pasta. While some service inconsistencies and occasional wait times are noted, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "excellent ambiance" and "delicious fresh food."

3,183 Reviews
  1. Darhl

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Claudia VIP

    Tucson11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  3. Richard VIP

    Central Coast30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Leslie

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited a bit too long before someone came to our table. Calamari was fishy tasting and rubbery. Waiter, once he came, good and attentive. Food was good.

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  5. Thom

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, quality food, in a nice quiet location.

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  6. Daniel VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We're new to Tucson and have been looking for an excellent Italian food restaurant. We found it - Tavolino. The receptionist greeted us with a friendly smile and accommodated our request for a table in a quiet area. As soon as we were seated the exceptional service began. As we received our menus water was poured and bread with amazing olive oil served. Our waiter Eduardo introduced himself and gave a quick overview of the specials. We took our time browsing the menu and wine list - Eduardo checked to see if we had questions and then allowed time for us to make our choices. When we were ready he was there to take our orders. A couple of special requests to our orders were accommodated willingly. The food was excellent in every way. Great taste and decent quantity (we took some leftovers home). My wife and I were very impressed with the overall dining experience and made reservations to return. We highly recommend Tavolino!

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  7. Howard

    Tucson549 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the most authentic Italian restaurant in Tucson. We love this place. Had pasta with bolognese sauce. It was the best I have had in Tucson. My spouse also loved her salmon entree. Service is friendly and accommodating. Prices are fair for a top quality restaurant!

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  8. Mary Jo

    Chicago10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food, wine, and ambience but our experience was impacted by the lack of service bussing our table. It seemed as if there were enough people working but glasses, tableware and serving platters sat on our table for way too long.

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  9. KRISTI

    Phoenix4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We typically enjoy a great meal here every time. Not so the other night. The restaurant was freezing, the service was nonexistent-we finally figured out that our waiter was actually the bartender who in addition to our table, had tables on the patio also and would jump behind the bar here and there. And the food was not as fresh or well prepared as usual, it was very disappointing. We love the bread they start with too, but that was ice cold as well! Not saying we won’t try again but this was an off experience for us-but it definitely didn’t do justice to a night we planned on celebrating our daughter’s big birthday. We realized at the end why it didn’t seem like a big deal to them too-we were a party of 6 so gratuity is already factored in-very tricky! So maybe next time-

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  10. Marco VIP

    Phoenix23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local Italian with genuine roots, sauces are rich in flavors

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FAQs

Tavolino Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Tavolino Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 3183 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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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