Can't believe I'm just now trying this place out. Location location location . This spot nails it , very walkable area and full of great boutiques, restaurants, cafes , etc. Everything was great and service was solid . We stayed chatting it up until nearly closing . I shared the vegan Margherita & would absolutely come back to try more ! Yum. read more

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Stopped in here before going to an event at Centennial Hall. We made reservations for a patio table; we were seated right on time and the hostess was friendly and pleasant. The server stopped by the table relatively quickly and took our drink order. Drinks were delivered in a timely fashion, we ordered appetizers and the entrees. The server was also friendly and pleasant. The appetizers (meatballs and stuffed mushrooms) were brought to the table by a runner. We had no silverware, napkins, or plates, so we asked the runner for these things when they asked, "do you need anything?". The runner said they'd be right back, but it was about five minutes and no joy. The server stopped by when they noticed we were staring at the appetizers with no way to eat them and brought over the plates, silverware, and napkins. As we were finishing up the appetizers, the same runner brought our entrees. I had the eggplant parm and added a side of spinach, which was very good. My date ordered a pasta dish which was served luke warm at best. The flavors were good, but the pasta dish wasn't nearly as hot as the spaghetti that was served with my eggplant parm. The server never stopped by to check on us, so we ate it and was happy for our water as we didn't get an opportunity to order another round of drinks. To be fair, it started getting a little busier by this time, so maybe the server had other responsibilities. The space is enjoyable. The patio can be hit or miss if there happens to be rain, as there was when we were there, but we were perfectly dry out there. We did see the hostess try to seat another party at a table that was getting wet in the rain and they kindly asked for another table that wasn't so moist. The food was good. The portion sizes were decent and aside from the temperature of the pasta dish, presented well. It would have been nice to have been able to order another round of drinks, but the server stopped by to ask if we had a dessert after we had completed our entrees. We just asked for the bill, paid, and called it an evening. Overall it was a good experience not one I would seek out specifically to go to this particular restaurant again. read more

Bacio Italiano - Eggplant Parm with a side of sautéed spinach - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First, I love Bacio it is our GoTo on theater night. Unable to get reservations tonight, but we managed to walkin within 15 minutes. Staff are amazing and helpful, and kind. Some new staff, but they were doing great. Food was great. Love that they do theme food, no prices for Broadway in Tucson Theater. Chicken Picotta was great, a little too much liquid, Italian Hawaiian Pizza was great, a little burned but can happen with fired pizza. Second, gnats were very annoying tonight. Our table and the next were swatting every minute. Our sweet drinks, Lavender Lemon Martini and Manhattan were attracting them also bc the Manhattan spilled when presented. Eventually, a gnat got by. Just when I noticed my fork was still dirty. Staff were gracious and remade my drink and provided coasters to cover the drinks. The restaurant does have an open outdoor area, and that contributed to the problem. I think they used to have a blue bug fixture, bc I cannot recall prior issues like this. Not a pleasant meal swatting gnats off body, food and drinks. Not every second, but every couple of minutes. Hopefully this was a one off. We love Bacio and will be back. Wish they would price the theater specials. Staff amazing and friendly. Anyway, leaving 4 star, but the visit was 2.5 tonight. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by Bacio! We got the arancini as an app, which was amazing. We then shared the Porcini Sacchetti and the Firenze Pizza, which were both delicious. Our waitress was super nice and the atmosphere was great! read more

Sorry no. We had a little trouble getting a reservation which surprised us when we go there as the place was not packed at all. The service was fine but the food subpar. The shrimp has no taste, the piccata was watery. No bread provided at the table which is very common at all Italian restaurants back home so just maybe not here. Disappointed read more

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Lively space and decent drink menu. Friendly and prompt service. Indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu had a good selection of food ... and something for everyone. The Arancini and garlic toast with cheese (extra charge) was tasty. The chicken Marsala served over the fettuccine Alfredo was ok... the sauce was runny and somewhat bland ish. Dinner companion got the Napolitano pizza and they enjoyed it... little too salty for me. Not my favorite Italian place in Tucson - but it was okay. Worth going for the vibe outside Main gate of U of A) or for drinks. Paid parking within walking distance. read more

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Ambiance was cute and clean. We were sat down immediately. Service was lacking on refills and temperature of food. Arancini was basically room temperature. Unfortunately, the same could be said about the fettuccine alfredo. We sent it back to be warmed up and the iron plate came back hot. However, the pasta itself was still room temperature and warmer in certain spots. Also tried to order an appetizer of meatballs but they were all out on a Monday night. The butter lettuce salad with crispy prosciutto, vinaigrette was refreshing and a nice portion. The tomato, burrata appetizer with prosciutto was okay. It was weird that the prosciutto was served in cut up "chunks." We're used to thin slices not clumps. Not sure of returning. I'd try another local Italian restaurant in town for sure. read more

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Here for dinner before a show. It is our first time here and definitely will be back. We got the chicken parmigiana and the chicken marsala. The portion size was big, definitely filling. Our waitress was attentive and the prices are reasonable for what you are getting. read more

Bacio offers easy and quick Italian options. My favs include the penne alla vodka and the best app's are hands down the garlic toast and fried calamari. Great staff and the service is always 10/10! read more

Bacio Italiano - Espresso Martini - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Server was great! Would have been nice if they served bread with the meals. I ordered the eggplant parm, and it was pretty good, although I would suggest a little more sauce and cheese on it! My friend ordered the salmon, but she said it was overcooked. Cannoli was good, but it should have more ricotta in the filling. It had too much whipped cream so it was kind of bland Overall, I liked the dish I ordered read more

I attended Broadway in Tucson theater production and it was very convenient to eat at Bacio. I had Napolitano Pizza which was delicious. The waitress was friendly and quick serving us to get to show on time. I treated my friend for her birthday and they gave her a free dessert. The atmosphere was pleasant with music playing and comfortable seating. It made for a special birthday celebration! read more

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I came in for dinner and it was very busy, but I got a spot at the bar. I got the pizza and it was so good....especially the crust. The service was good as well. read more

Bacio Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had a lovely weeknight meal on the patio. Service was amazing- personable, knowledgeable, but not smothering. And the food was great. Started with some lovely cocktails- a great take on sangria and a peach Bellini for my friend. We then moved on to dinner- we got the one of full Beetlejuice three course dinner (we were on the way to the show after all) plus a couple other items. The beet salad tower was seriously to die for. I could eat it every day. And my friend raved about the pork entree. I had the (gluten free) penne ala vodka and it was delicious. And there are several other items I'm looking forward to trying next time- we'll be back! read more

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Visited Bacio over Graduation weekend. We were greeted with warm hospitality and prompt service. We had a large group celebrating my brothers graduation. The staff made it extra special whilst also meeting the various dietary restrictions of the group (some gluten free and some vegetarian). We had the tortellini based on the server's recommendation with shrimp and broccolini, it was delicious. My husband had a pizza that was perfectly cooked and the best of our visit. My sister was able to get the penne vodka gluten free and could hardly tell the difference. They also offer GF pizza as well. Overall will be back if we find ourselves in Tucson and recommend to others! read more

Bacio Italiano - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

On my single visit here my party of eight began with excellent cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms and a classic Caesar Salad. Then we enjoyed Chicken Marsala, Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, multi-colored Tortellini and Shrimp Scampi. All portions were big, and my Chicken Marsala contained a huge hunk of chicken and very good light Marsala Sauce. The ambiance was modern casual. And service was good, although my Caesar Salad was initially forgotten. read more

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Both times I've gone here, I've had a great experience. Located in the busy heart of Main Gate Square, the vibes of this restaurant make it feel chic, classy, but also have a hint of casual. I'm a huge fan of their tortellini with the creamy pesto sauce and highly recommend adding on a piece of tiramisu! read more

Bacio Italiano - Tortellini - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Avoid Bacio Italiano if you have dietary restrictions and probably altogether. They started out great, but food quality and service has rapidly gone downhill. We regularly order takeout and tonight they ignored our modifications and our order was missing items. Tried to contact the restaurant but no one answered the phone. read more

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Pretty great Italian food that we found while driving through town on our way home. It is right next to the university so parking can get interesting. All the food we ordered was amazing. I really wanted eggplant parm but they were out so I went with the chicken alternative. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the pomodoro pasta underneath was great too.Kids devoured the Italian-Hawaiian pizza. Tried the Panna Cotta dessert and it was just ok. Really too sweet for my liking and the strawberry drizzle made it even sweeter. Will stop by again next time we are heading through town. read more

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I had dinner here with two friends last night. I ordered an Italian-Hawaiian pizza ($17). It was pretty good, and large enough that I brought half of it home with me. My friends were also happy with their meals, chicken piccata and Caesar salad with salmon. Service was good and the atmosphere pleasant. (We were here on a Monday in mid-June, so it wasn't at all crowded. It may be noisier and busier when school is in session, because it's close to the UA campus.) read more

I ate here with a group recently, and it was fine. I was a little disappointed because I was looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately, I found it lacking any ambience. The food was fine, not delicious. I ordered the chicken piccata. The food came out relatively quickly for the lunch hour. There was plenty of spaghetti, but only one small piece of chicken, and it was dry. It was odd because my friend ordered the chicken marsala and received two pieces of chicken. Go figure. The meal was pricey for what I received. Food and tip came to about $26 and I did not order a beverage. I'm not sure this is a place I'll revisit. Nothing was wrong, it was just fine and there are plenty of other great Italian places to choose from. read more

Bacio Italiano - Chicken Picatta - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

They advertise on their website that they "make inhouse fresh pasta" and, when you go... no fresh pasta. Lame. read more

Was down by the UofA to watch a broadway show and stopped in for lunch. It was a nice atmosphere. Surprisingly, it was not too busy. I ordered the Fettuccine Bolognese. I was pretty good. The pasta was cooked just right and the sauce was what I expected. It was a pretty healthy portion. What surprised me was, that was all there was. There was no bread or side salad. Seemed a bit steep for $20. I was satisfied, so there is that. The only issue was with the staff. Our server was more interested in talking with the other staff. She finally dropped off our bill, but went back to talking to her friends making sure to keep her back to us, so we couldn't catch her eye. She knew we were in a hurry trying to get to the show at Centennial Hall. Overall it was an on ok experience. But the price and the service will probably keep me from coming back. There are other places close to the campus with better service. read more

Bacio Italiano - Fettuccine Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Here's the crust on my delivered pizza... I bet if I was there they wouldn't serve this @&$!. I liked the antipasto is the only reason they get any stars. read more

Bacio Italiano - Burned crust - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was very tasty. Portions were a good size. Service was friendly, I never had an empty glass of water. The look was more one the casual side. Restrooms were clean. Price was right. I would definitely come again. read more

Bacio Italiano - Chicken Parmesan with side of broccolini - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Definitely a hopping place on a Saturday night in a university town, but they do a great job of making it feel relaxing and reserved so you can enjoy quality food and service. We were greeted and sat immediately de walked through the door which was unexpected because they were quite busy. Everyone was cheerful and kind. The only wait we experienced was for the bathroom, and not sure why as they are easily accessible! We started off with meatballs and the burata appetizer and both were incredible with flavor. Next was a Caesar salad and it is more like a chopped salad but really great in flavor. We each had a main dish of Fettuccini bolognese, Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and porcini sachetti and they were all very good with the best dish being the bolognese. I think that the Alfredo could use a bit more garlic and we really wanted the scampi on noodles, just my two cents on that. The patio was quiet considering all of the hustle and bustle around us and our sense was just wonderful. It was a perfect ending to a long day! read more

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Great food. Great service. Chill atmosphere. Awesome ambiance... what more can you ask for? The service was fantastic, very professional and prompt once we got seated. We also didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes for a table despite the place being super full. The decor and ambiance in Bacio is what makes it great. I could call it casual yet modern and upscale. When we dined here, all the windows were open yet inside it felt cooler. It felt lively and classy. The very large bar makes a statement and the view of the kitchen and pizza ovens added an element of closeness to the food. In our party we ordered a bolognese, pepperoni pizza, and entree chicken Caesar salad. Everything was fresh, looked great, good portions, and we all totally finished our plates. We always say, when we end up eating in silence it is the ultimate way you KNOW the food is awesome and everyone is super hungry, haha. The prices were really fair for the caliber and quality of the food. Little more expensive than some other places in Tucson but totally worth it! Would definitely come back here again. read more

Bacio Italiano - Chicken Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I really enjoyed my chicken parm here, I just wish the portions were bigger! The vodka pasta was also good but a small portion, and we enjoyed our drinks. I thought the big mural on the wall was cute and our server was super nice and attentive. read more

Bacio Italiano - Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I love to go here for the lunch specials. It's plenty of food for the price and so delicious. I love the sandwich and salad combo. The atmosphere is open and well lit. They have lots of open space by the bar and outdoor dining...great place to gather with friends or family. read more

Food was ok. More of a pizza place than pasta. Service was not good. Was not busy but never came back to check on drinks or check on food. Truffle fry's were nothing special and chicken pasta pizza was very dry and crust/bread was so so. The best thing we had was some garlic spinach that came with the deep fried mash potatoes balls. Think the manager dropped off or first order and seemed to have attitude of not even there. Maybe it's the college town attitude. Would not go back. read more

If I could give the pizza 10 star I would..... honestly, best pizza I ve had in a long time. We ordered a cheese and peeperoroni sausage. Amazing...... you will not be disappointed. read more

Nice location, good ambiance. Excellent food, calamari and pastas. Generous portions and reasonable pricing. Pizza looked really good and definitely large enough to share. Not a large menu or wine list but certainly adequate. Now the bad, Olive the server. Probably waited 10 minutes for her to acknowledge our presence. Totally inattentive, spent a full 15 minutes chatting with the adjoining table while we waited for her take our order. Appetizers delivered without plates or utensils, water glasses not refilled. Overall she put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable meal. read more

My favorite part about this place was the atmosphere! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. With it being on University, I was expecting an alright approach from staff given past experiences in neighboring establishments. For a Sunday evening, it wasn't too busy and were seated right away. They have a nice, intimate patio area and love that they can open up the walls to lead outside when weather permits. Order Arancini as an appetizer and we just about devoured it. SO GOOD! We ordered Napolitano pizza and fettuccini Alfredo with grilled chicken. The pizza was delicious and a generous size, could easily feed 2-3 people. The pasta reminded me of something I could get at Olive Garden, but with even less flavor. Not the best, but passable. Would come back to try other menu items. read more

Bacio Italiano - Fettuccine Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was in town do to our daughters graduation, made reservations before heading into Arizona. Called day of reservations to add more which they said they could do. Upon arrival they didn't have the extra 3 people to my reservations. However they did accommodate before our other guest arrive. Enjoyed the food, site stated a kids menu which is something we needed. But once there they said they don't have one. Lucky enough all we needed was a cheese pizza for our son. I'd say they need to change their website. Again food was good a party of 10 and we all enjoyed it. Would recommend and if ever in Tucson def would go back to eat there. read more

I ate at bacio recently and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. They have tables and they can serve at the bar. The folks at the bar are great and everyone has a good attitude. The food is good. Really reasonably priced and I'll be back read more

Bacio Italiano - Bar area - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Maybe a 3+, not a 4. Had to get pizza for my choir doing a performance at Centennial Hall. This was the closest. It was about the only close pizzeria that delivers, too, (through GrubHub, I think) but I decided it was only a 5 minute walk and I didn't want to spend the premium prices for the pizzas and the delivery. Their crust is really good, I liked it. They are also about the only pizzeria in this area that has a gluten-free option for crust! Go figure. All these pizzerias around the U of A and only one gluten-free option? Crazy. Toppings were OK. The pizza on a whole was OK. Pricey, especially for the size. Could be better. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

Wonderful service. I would say one of the better service places on university. Have come a few times with friends and for work get togethers. There's something available for everyone! read more

This is a front street facing establishment on a hopping street filled with college students. Lydia was our server and is a lovely waitress. We ordered the meatballs and mushrooms as appetizers and the eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi and salmon as our individual entrees. All, and I mean all dishes were flavorful, well seasoned and tasty. However, the flow of food wasn't well thought out. Meaning appetizers were served and before we finished those our entrees were served. Which meant they weren't hot when being consumed. Additionally, I gave specific instructions as to how I wanted my salmon cooked. My cooking instructions were ignored. I did let Lydia know. Despite the absence of my instructions, the entire entree was delicious. My friends, who live in Tucson, made a mental note to return, as will I. Try it yourself and see if you agree. read more

We liked the ambiance of the place and the service was fine but our meals came out cold. Our attendant took the food back to reheat it and it still came out cold. We decided to eat it as is as we had a play to attend. The flavors were good and the portions fair for the price, but eating cold pasta is not the most enjoyable experience. read more

When Bacio first opened, they were a welcome addition of a locally owned resturant to University Boulevard. However earlier this year, they were sold to the same group that owns Gentle Ben's. I still wanted to give this place a try because I was hoping they would keep the original recipies that everyone reviewed highly, but it doesn't seem that is the case. It appeared some of their previous menu options I had an interest in trying were no longer listed. I ordered the Gnocchi with Spinach, unfortunately it tasted like it all came from the freezer section. It also seemed like they used dried garlic in the plate. At almost $20 per entree I don't think it's a worthwhile option. They did offer gluten free entrees for other people in my party, which I appreciated. The service was fast and their team was kind and attentive. Their dining room is spacious and has a really cool Modern Aquarian mural. Overall, there are just far better options for pizza and pasta nearby. read more

Bacio Italiano - Interior dining & Modern Aquarian Mural - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The ambience is cute, but the food is bland. Everyone's pasta at our table of 7 was lacking flavor and sauce. Sadly, Olive Garden is better and that's saying a lot. One of the orders of Chicken Parmesan wasn't edible because the chicken seemed so over cooked or maybe boiled before that it was super chewy, it wouldn't break down to swallow, one of the employees offered a new plate which was nice. If you do try this place, I'd stick to the pizza. read more