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    Ciao Down

    4.5 (104 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Smorgasbord
    Emily B.

    The best pizza spot in all of Tucson! They have so many fun flavors. And it's such a great location because after you order the pizza you can walk over to Hop Shop to grab a beer.

    Pepperoni
    Jason S.

    First time and we will be back. This place is immediately only top two or three in town. (For reference, those are Time Market and Doughbird Detroit style.) Ordered the litmus tests of one cheese and one pepperoni. Both were excellent. The sauce is herbed nicely and the cheese is perfect. This is probably my favorite crust in Tucson. The only downside is the outdoor seating but that's not really their fault.

    Caio down pizza on Thornydale Road

    Great pizza and very accommodating service at their new location on Thornydale Road Definitely one of the best pizzas I've had in Tucson!

    Coffee cake
    Gretchen P.

    Visited again this time on a Thurs night, same pizza (snakebite) and was mic happier. Maybe the dough in my last visit was end of the batch or over baked. Happy to continue expecting good things from them!

    Shortest line I've seen all Tuesday night
    Erick D.

    So tonight was a very different dinner service. It's like all the older folks of Tucson came to Hop Shop and Ciao Down tonight. Some band was playing at Hop Shop. I'm not there for the band. I get there at 6 and see the long line. I'll wait to order. I grab a hop water and enjoy happy hour with my friends. The line dies down to about eight folks so I get in line. I'm in line for more than 20 minutes. I ordered and tell the guy I'm upstairs at point to where my friends are. About 20 minutes after I order, I'm going to the restroom and drop in to ask about my pizza as cook time is very fast on those oven types. They said it's coming up. I tell them again I'm upstairs and my order number is on the railing for them to see. I come in again about 20 minutes later to ask about the pizza. It's coming up. I tell them I'm upstairs. An hour goes by, my friends are winding down and getting ready to go home. I check on my pizza. Oh we didn't find you. I said I told you guys I was upstairs and my number was on the railing so you can see it from the entrance and downstairs. I got a cold pizza in a box that I won't enjoy with my friends. They tried to make it right by saying please grab some desserts. I don't really have a sweet tooth, but I grabbed a couple desserts. It was just a bad situation. The pizza was just OK from the two cold bites I had. Maybe next time will be better?

    Miriam S.

    Always great service and delicious desserts! This time, we tried the Hot Honey Blueberry Cheesecake and it was absolutely fantastic. It had a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, with just the right touch of heat from the honey. Highly recommend.

    Heatwave with had jalapeños
    Gabi M.

    After a long day at the nearby PPA tournament, our party of six (3 moms and 3 kids) made our way to Ciao Down... We had worked up an appetite playing and watching pickleball so we were literally ready to chow down! The parking lot was packed but we managed to find parking and luckily the line to order food wasn't too bad when we arrived. The kids ordered their own pizzas and the moms shared a caprese salad, a heatwave pizza, and an order of artichokes. It took awhile to come out, but it was delicious! As others have shared, it's a fast casual restaurant housed in the Metal Arts Village... there is a bottle shop in the building so those that want drinks (wine, cider, beer) can find it there. There is also a mini bookstore on the property and there was a book club meeting happening while we were there. There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, and I think upstairs too... some fun vending machines, and more. We enjoyed our meal and had some treats (fresh cookies) on our way out for dessert. I would definitely return to this unique pizza place in the future!

    Madelynn F.

    Popped in here on a Wednesday evening. Placed my order and they text me when it was ready. I had the "snake bite" pizza. It was a unique sweet and spicy fusion. The ricotta cheese was a nice addition. It was a little too sweet for me, but I plan to come back and try some of their other pizzas

    Veggie pizza
    Connie G.

    Stopped in here with my beer-drinking friend and our dogs after a short mile long walk along the Loop. It was 1pm and there was no line. My friend and I were seated nextdoor at the Hop Shop with our dogs. I went to Ciao Down and ordered a veggie pizza. The very friendly server then delivered the pizza to our table with two strips of chicken for each of our dogs. The pizza was delicious. The crust had a slightly sweet taste. The sauce was tangy and the cheese and other toppings was just right. It made for a very tasty lunch. I will be back.

    Veggie Patch pizza w/vegan cheese - look at that crust! Yum!
    Niki G.

    PIcked up pizza for lunch! Got the Veggie patch pizza and I was able to sub in vegan cheese. The veggies were fresh and the crust had the slightly charred edges with a good chewy texture. Yummy!

    Heidi H.

    This is my fifth time heading in to indulge at Treat and as you tell, I'm a little obsessed! The space is cool, and unique. The minute I initially walked in I noticed the decadent variety of desserts, and the fantastic rotating gelato selection. It's all fresh ingredients, and so creamy! They might be some of the best gelato in Tucson! In the past, I've had their cookies, and rice crispy treats, which have all been sensational but, their gelato is next level. Currently, they are offering root beer floats for summer! The service is great and the prices are comparable to other local spots. I highly recommend their high quality sweets for any occasion especially during the hot summer days!

    Nancy F.

    Bummer that you can't order online or by phone. Ordering at the counter was quick and it took about 20-25 minutes for the pizzas. There were tables available outside or in the shared indoor space with Tucson Hop Shop. Parking was a little difficult and there was street parking also. The pizzas were good and enough to share. The pepperoni could have been crispier.

    Front Door with hours
    Mildred O.

    We were greeted as we walked in. What a cute little spot for baked goods and gelato, even for your puppers. We ordered 4 cookies for $10, which I thought was a great deal, some gelato, and a ginger sorbet float. I chose two flavors of gelato, the coffee chocolate chip and pistachio, and both were really good. One daughter tried the peaches and cream and loved it. The ginger sorbet float was also refreshing on a hot summer day. All the baked goods looked amazing. There's a small area to sit and enjoy 2 tables inside and a couple outside. It's great and locally owned!

    Veggie Pizza for an easy Saturday afternoon

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    Always amazing. The weirder the pizza sounds, the better it is. Seriously, get the one outside your comfort zone.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious! Legendary Snake Bite , The Whole Shebang , Veggie Patch , next up: The Bill Dill

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    6 years ago

    Absolutely the best pizza we've had in Tucson! The snake bite is amazing and one of a kind!

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    Very good pizza, as long as they don't sell out! How do you sell out two hours before your scheduled to close!!???? Very disappointing.

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    4.5(305 reviews)
    4.9 mi•Broadway-Northeast
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    Talk about GENEROUS toppings and rich, balanced flavors!!!! It's really challenging to keep…read morefamiliar flavors while inserting a new, fun element, and both pizzas I tried at Penelope's did just that! Hot honey pizza has the most perfect hint of sweetness without becoming desert, and the lemon-arugula-ricotta one was so addictive. Cute spot for date night with minimalist decor and fast service! Pro tip: get a side of the marinated olives to soak up with your crusts :)

    Place : Loud , somewhat sterile eating area. **The pizzas are clever with good combinations**, that…read morebeing said they're inconsistent in crust, especially for takeout. It is a great crust, not quite as good as Luna's was (RIP), IYKYK, their pies edged this place out in consistency and crust flavor with that special yeast. The pies are somewhat expensive, which is fine, but really the toppings are scant considering. And the aforementioned inconsistency, - slightly higher prices are fine , but they should be consistent. Make it feel worthwhile. The service is a joke, sometimes someone will greet you, sometimes maybe not. It used to be you could walk into a place, even 15 minutes before they closed, and order food. Not so much with this place( and it's a pizza place ?!!?)-which is odd because you'd think they want money. I digress. I've gone in, in the past, half hour before closed, and been told they were out of dough! Pizza place out of the main ingredient. Obviously bad meal prep, planning, mgmt, -however you want to plate it. -Now-, there's an ordering system online to , idk, 'help things be orderly ' , maybe. You can't even go on 50 minutes before they close and place an order. What a joke. ...Likely to put out that image of high demand, the rarest , most prized, kneaded dough by Swedish monks,, that you must plan a day ahead if you want to partake in. More likely, they'll start tagging on service charges and having slightly inflated prices through online ordering. BET.

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    4.2(640 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$$

    Post funeral comfort pizza--the staff were so kind to us after attending my mother in law's…read moreservice. We sat at a quiet table in the back and enjoyed a classic pepperoni was fresh and tasty (13in was more than enough for a couple to share).

    The food here is top-tier, absolutely excellent. It's clear why this place is so well reviewed…read more Unfortunately, the service completely missed the mark and took away from what could have been a great experience. We were seated right away since it wasn't busy, and things started off simple enough with bread and oil. We asked for parmesan to go with it, and our server seemed unsure how to respond, eventually bringing out packet parm even though fresh was clearly available. Not a huge deal, but we found it odd. A little later, we asked for more bread. The server told us they were out but, "that they could probably make more". . He relayed it to the woman handling bread, who then made more for another table and skipped us entirely. He mentioned it again to her when he saw us looking in their direction. she looked over, and still nothing. It was awkward, since the restaurant is the size of a closet. Once the pizza came, we got up ourselves to ask for more oil and parmesan, since our waiter hadn't come to check back. We got the oil instantly since we brought us the bowl, but no parmesan. At one point my son asked for bread, again, finally it came and the server literally tossed it on the table without a word. We said thank you and he completely ignored all of us. It didn't get any better from there. The bill was dropped on the table without a word either. My husband and I kept looking at each other with confused looks. We turned the bill in with our CC, and once the server returned it, same thing, not a single interaction. We also watched the same server make another table feel like an inconvenience over something as simple as asking for a bottle of Coke instead of a can. The customer ended up backing down just to avoid the hassle. The server then told the guest, "it's fine, I can get it for you!" On top of that, staff were wearing gloves while handling food, but also touching chairs, phones, and other surfaces; kind of defeats the purpose I think? My boys also had a weird interaction with a staff near the bathrooms who was very rude to them and accused them of cutting the line, despite no one waiting. It was very strange. Bottom line: the food is incredible, no question. But the service was so bad it's hard to ignore. Best advice, get it to go and skip the experience inside.

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    3.2 mi•Broadmoor-Broadway Village
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    Absolutely Worth the Drive!…read more We were visiting from West Phoenix and decided to try Falora Pizza, and I'm so glad we did! This place is definitely worth the drive. It's a smaller restaurant, but it's beautiful inside and has such a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The music was lovely, and the whole place had a really nice vibe. We ordered the Margherita pizza, Bianca pizza, Gnocchi, Piastra zucchini noodles, two sodas, and a Prosecco. Everything we tried was so good! The pizza crust was one of my favorite parts. It was cooked perfectly and had that nice little crunch without being too hard. The Margherita was delicious, and the Bianca was just as good. The Piastra zucchini noodles with house-made pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes and spinach were AMAZING! I'm honestly still thinking about them. The Gnocchi with shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth and ginger glaze was also delicious and something a little different. We had four dishes, drinks and Prosecco, and our total was under $99, which I thought was a great price for everything we enjoyed. I also thought it was really cool that when you check out, there's an option to claim a neighborhood reward through Cash App that can be used with participating local businesses or toward coming back to Falora. I love seeing ways to support local businesses and the neighborhood. Overall, we had such a great experience. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, delicious pizza and a crust that was cooked just right.

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    4.0(151 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    My favorite pizza on the NW side. Hands down! The undercarriage is perfect, not soggy or floppy…read more It's not cheap but you can tell they use quality ingredients and the cooks know what they're doing. I would be remiss not to mention the house made rigatoni! I've only had it with vodka sauce, which is too delicious for me to risk venturing out to others. Front of house staff are welcoming and the ambiance is great as well.

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    4.4 mi
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    Earlier this week we looked up all 120 Sonoran Restaurant Week menus and picked a half dozen to try…read moreto sample. At 25% below regular total menu pricing (see side by side menu pic) Reilly's $45 for two tasting was the best bargain this year. We opted for the Brussels app, the pepperoni and pickled peppers pizza and the Mafalda meat pasta. The Brussels were nicely crisped and spiced but, we both agreed, just too much oil and vinegar. The pasta was outstanding with intriguingly long and wavy noodles in a deliciously meaty marinara sauce. Their thin crust pizza was very good too, with "mini-cupped" pepperoni. The pickled peppers weren't noticeable though and had us yearning for the meatball ricotta pizza instead. We chose the coffee gelato for dessert. Had we known it was two scoops we would have asked for one coffee and one vanilla?! Service was outstanding but parking is a challenge and we opted for the garage across the street which charges a flat $7 wknd eve fee (whether you need 1 hour or several). Ambiance is cozy industrial dim with noise levels above average.

    A stunning restaurant with a place for everyone…read more This was at the top of a friend's list for us as we are in town. She shared the lore of it being a former funeral home/crematorium which adds a layer of mystery. The main restaurant is visually and architecturally stunning. There is a more casual beer garden, and then hidden within (down in the basement) the tough luck club - which is a dark and edgy speakeasy style bar. Service was excellent. The staff was very personable, quick to welcome us and take our orders. The pizza looked amazing and I heard many notes of it being the best crust ever consumed. My GF/DF pizza did not hit the same notes. The crust was dense and gummy. The overall pizza was pretty bland. I ordered the marinara pizza with garlic and mushrooms. I ate 1.5/4 pieces out of hunger alone, but it wasn't even worth taking the rest home. Despite the sad GF pizza, I'd definitely come back and try something else if in town again.

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    4.4(969 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    I keep reading about this place, so my wife and I say to try here. We started with the homemade…read morefocaccia bread and decided to order the Motown Classic Pizza. Wow wow wow, the focaccia bread was fantastic. The pizza was super crispy on the bottom, just the way I like it. You can tell the fresh ingredients that they used. Because of the level of the food quality, this is not the cheapest place to eat however, it is absolutely fantastic and so tasty. We will be going back very soon.

    I really wish this review could be about the pizza. Instead, we left before ever ordering because…read moreof how incredibly unwelcoming the experience was. We arrived at Renee's with our boys on a 90+ degree Arizona day, hot, hungry, and excited to celebrate them after their first flag football game. Instead of sitting down to enjoy a meal, we were told that families with children are only allowed to dine on the patio. Meanwhile, the air-conditioned dining room was completely empty. Not "almost full." Empty. I understand that businesses are allowed to have their own policies, but expecting families with young children to sit outside in 90+ degree heat while an empty, air-conditioned dining room sits right there is certainly a choice. And not a particularly welcoming one. Apparently, celebrating your kids after their first flag football game meant sweating through dinner on the patio while an entire empty dining room sat comfortably indoors. With the temperature over 90 degrees, that was not a reasonable option for our family. Needless to say, we left. Tucson has plenty of wonderful restaurants where families can celebrate, cool off, and enjoy a meal indoors without being limited to the patio simply because they brought their children. So no, I can't tell you whether the pizza is good. We never got that far. I can tell you the hospitality left a bad enough taste that we won't be back to find out

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