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    4.8 (160 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chi and coffee gelato.
    Nancy F.

    Friendly service, great food, plenty of seating and a miniature Ceres play house. It's a very community friendly restaurant with water and cups available.

    Bolognese
    Natalie S.

    Ceres is absolutely worth the hype! It's on a block downtown with no cars and has only outdoor seating. The cute walk up window is easy to order at and is surrounded by nearly a dozen shops and art galleries. The handmade pasta and sauce is truly delightful. Everything is well balanced and made with care. The gelato flavors rotate every week, this visit we tried the earl grey which was killer! A wonderful downtown gem

    Desiree B.

    Yum had a great Caprese sandwich and tea. It was nice and fresh with lots of mozzarella, they have a veggie one and one with salami. It is a nice little spot next. They have coffees and cold brews too.

    Amy J.

    Service was friendly. They move the line at a decent speed but expect to wait. It's a hoppin place! Love the outdoor seating and set up. I can't image how hot it might get during peak heat season. The soft serve is delicious. Not too sweet and a good portion. I got the kid size and it was perfect. Pasta is very fresh and you can tell in the texture it gives. It was overly sauced and oiled though which is why i took a star off. It was a bit over the top on cheese and oil! Portions were good and the price is right. One bathroom that shares the whole space with other locations. It was fairly clean for the given space. Glad I came here and checked it out!

    Ravioli: beet infused dough, filling: tarragon, lemon zest, ricotta & mascarpone with fried pancetta. Also pictured: lavender matcha latte
    Michelle M.

    I seemed to never be able to make it to Ceres while they are open, but my schedule has changed this year and I have now tried it two times for lunch! I was lucky enough to try their ravioli made with a beet-infused dough, filled with tarragon, lemon zest, ricotta, and mascarpone, which was a special the week of Valentine's Day. It was amazing. I will dream about this dish haha.

    Outside
    Trevor C.

    Great pasta and desserts with a convenient order-at-the-window setup. Outdoor seating makes it a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

    Thai pink milk and sticky rice gelato
    Jessica P.

    I have been eyeing Ceres for the longest time and finally got the chance to come by. We saw they had a Thai inspired pasta special and Thai flavor gelatos, so it was the perfect time to try it out. When we got there around 7 (open 5-9 currently) there was a decent line but I think it moves fairly quickly since you just order at the window and wait on the side for your order to be called. The tagliatelle was already sold out by the time we got to the window so I got the special pasta cut with the bolognese and my husband for the special which was with a Thai peanut sauce. I loved the pastas, both had the perfect bite. The sauces were good. There was a good amount of the Thai sauce, but I wish there was more bolognese. We ordered the gelatos to go, so we just brought back the receipt to the door when we finished our pasta. The gelatos were DELICIOUS! My husband and I loved both of them but agreed that the sticky rice was the best and truly tasted like the authentic Thai desert, just missing some fresh chunks of sweet mango. There was construction on the street currently so no outside seating. There was seating at jojos but not enough with how many people were there. The portion I think is a little too small, I was still a bit hungry afterwards. Would definitely recommend to check out next time you're downtown.

    Nishanth D.

    Stopped by here to try the ice cream, after seeing the video on Instagram. There was a long line, we really wanted to try the creme brulee but I guess it's one of their rotating treats and wasn't available that day. Tried the gelato. Both the Thai pink and sticky rice flavors were really good. One of the best gelatos I have had. There was seating opposite I think it is okay to eat there if you were to get pasta. Definitely would like to try the pasta next time and try out new flavors of their gelato.

    The special
    Tish B.

    My bestie recommended this place for an afternoon meet up. I checked out the menu and couldn't wait to try the place out. It's in this quaint little artist village in downtown Tucson. Murals adorning the walls trellis plants everywhere. A really gorgeous little scene. Ceres offers freshly made pastas and gelato with a rotating special. I have the bucatini with the Casio e Pepe sauce and my bestie had their weekly special which featured olives, orange zest and a light and delicate sauce and she added burrata to the top. We both had gelato. I opted for the Oreo. She opted for a blend of the two flavors and maxed out all of the toppings. Service there is super easy. You walk up to the window order what you want and you're given a number. When your pasta is hot and ready they'll call your number for pickup. While you're waiting you seat yourself and there's plenty of seating for everyone. The portion sizes are perfect and the pasta is just scrumptious. It's also a great way to walk off lunch by taking a stroll through the artist village. If you were looking for good food and a quaint setting this can certainly be your spot!

    Bolognese
    Brittney S.

    Stopped by Ceres and tried a few dishes. The Bolognese was the true standout--rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked pasta that really hit the spot. The Tomato Basil was just okay; it wasn't bad, but it felt pretty simple, like something I could've made at home. To finish, I had the Coconut Lime Swirl, which was a refreshing and light treat--perfect way to end the meal. Overall, a cozy spot with quality pasta and great rotational dessert options.

    Stacy V.

    Cute hole in the wall - hipster vibes. A friend and I went out to JoJo's for drinks and dinner, then walked over here for some dessert. I understand it was towards the end of a busy Friday night but the staff was grumpy. I get it though. I'm mainly disappointed with the consistency of the gelato. I received mine first after my friend ordered before me and the sizing is way off. I only waited a few seconds or minutes so that we could sit and enjoy them together. It was warm out but even so, the size of mine compared to hers was considerable if laughable. I just thought it was weird if we're paying the same it would be the same. I'd like to try their noodles one day and I'll probably still try their other desserts. The chai gelato was good with the boba! The flavor hits but consistency was a miss and staff doesn't seem to want to work there. Hope it'll be a better visit next time!

    Shannon Z.

    This review is for the gelato only: Love that they have rotating weekly gelato menu!!! Today was cream and sugar and Irish breakfast tea. We both got a kid size to try both flavors after we were stuffed from dinner. The English breakfast tea gelato was our favorite!! Had a great tea flavor and we topped it with biscotti crumble. We topped the sugar and cream with honey. The gelato texture here is more icy than creamy in texture so it was very refreshing for the hot day. Hoping to come back to try the pasta here soon!

    Shepherds pie ravioli- beef and potatoes filling
    James T.

    My wife and I were able to get another lunch date at Ceres. Parking took a little bit to find, but it was worth it. There was a decent line, but the kitchen was working hard to get the food out quickly. We ordered the Shepherds pie ravioli special, the bucatini with tomato basil and a swirled gelato. We usually do the gelato after we the pasta, but with the warmer weather we went with gelato first. Appreciate the tables and umbrellas they have out on the street. We can't wait to come back.

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    Absolutely delicious! Fresh made pasta and sauce was so good and was the perfect portion too!

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