Walked in on a Saturday afternoon and was seated within a few minutes. We were greeted quickly and served beverages and garlic bread. The oil & balsamic vinegar on the table were an amazing addition to the soft freshly baked bread. We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer and YOU NEED TO TRY IT. The flavors excite your palate. We used Michael's knowledge of the menu to order and I wanted to add chicken to the penne alla vodka, but he said the shrimp is better & it was a great suggestion. I basically licked my plate clean. The group I was with loved all their dishes as well. We finished with the tiramisu & the subtle espresso flavor with the softness of the lady fingers.... Incredible. We will be back!! read more

Was having a mental craving for some mussels, so I looked up mussels on yelp and Giuseppe got my eye, I recall eating their previously. Made the call, my baby girl went to go pick up my order. Oh boy when she brought the food, it looked like it had 4 servings (^^) my fur baby and I could only eat half with that nice savory broth. Had my lil babe take the mussels to put them away, hopefully I'll see them tomorrow. Went to go check on them in the morning in the fridge, nowhere to be found except for the garbage , just shells and a togo box (-.-;)y-~~~ I know where to go next time ƪ() TY GIUSEPPES for satisfying my appetite (*´`*) read more

Okay folks this is what I love most...only being open since May 2023 they completely have their service standards down pat. The manager Julio visits every table to check in with guests...they constantly had someone to come by and check our drinks...it was such a nice surprise. Has a nice size outdoor patio, inside tables, and bar seating. As you walk up you can already start to smell the garlic and yummy spices. The menu had a nice selection without being overwhelming. I didn't see vegetarian or gluten-free options. The lunch menu is full-size portions before 3! Wow! Additionally, the happy hour menu includes lots of options including shrimp scampi and muscles in wine sauce for $8!!! The gifts just keep on giving! We tried the penne pasta in vodka tomato cream sauce with spicy sausage and the chicken Marsala. It was delicious so we will be back. read more

Giuseppe's - Front - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great staff and good food. Their mussels are outstanding and their prices are good.It is our go to place to go to near us!!!

This was our first time here since it opened. The place was packed so we had to wait about 10 minutes. The host was A Very nice young man. Place was very loud inside with all the people. They brought a small loaf of bread to the table and we ordered cheese bread as the appetizer. I had the pork ricotta and it was very tasty. Lots of sauce. Wife had the chicken Madeira and she liked the flavor. The portion size was very nice, enough so we took home leftovers. Waitress Lindsay was very friendly and efficient. Another young man just walked around the tables checking with everyone to see if they were doing ok. He boxed up our leftovers and smiled the whole time. Will we go back?? Oh yeah but this time we'll call in for reservations lol. read more

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Overall a pleasant experience. Upon entering you see the opening Floorplan and it feels like a restaurant in Italy with the Italian opera playing to set the mood. Service wasn't great as it seemed the 2 servers had better things to do and the bartender who came to deliver my drink didn't acknowledge me or my guest. Now the star of the visit was good and it did leave something to be desired. The Bruchetta we had needed a small amount of seasoning as it was fine but wasn't amazing. I was saddened to hear that the Pork Carbonara wasn't available and the Chicken Picatta was slightly overly salty with the combination of capers but it didn't ruin the dish. My partners Rigatoni was good as well but also needed seasoning. At the end the service was more attentive and personable. Would I come back here? While it wouldn't be my first choice it would still be on my top 5 for Italian restaurants. read more

Fabulous lunch specials! Nice portions! I always leave happy & full! Love coming here for birthdays as well or having a nice glass of wine on the patio! read more

I can't believe this place doesn't have more stars. The service was fantastic, a little slow but man was the place packed so it was understandable. The atmosphere was nice and cozy, I wish they had better booths and more privacy, but overall I highly recommend coming here. Not to mention the food was fantastic! I hate pesto but dang this was excellent! read more

Giuseppe's - Pesto Penne Pasta - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I placed a pick up order for 5 dinners- got home and one of them was the wrong one, and was only given 4 pieces of bread. Called and spoke to Trey, who said to come on in and pick up the correct order. My husband went all the way back in for the correct meal, and they stated he would have to wait an hour and 15 minutes for the correct order. No apology or offer or a refund. Absolutely awful customer service and they have lost 5 consistent customers for their poor handling of the situation. So disappointed! Went back an hour and half later.. guy tells me he can make it for me now, but was confused because I ordered chicken carbonara instead of pork. Literally says pasta carbonara on the online menu with an option to add chicken. Wanted me to wait another 15 minutes.. like why would you tell me to come back and not even have it made. Absolutely terrible service. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite of appetizers and soup. The complimentary bread is fantastic, so much so that we didn't even get a chance to snap a picture. Also had the garlic cheese bread, which comes with a generous amount of fresh cheese and sauce. My husband loves tomato soup, and he gave this one 5 stars. Shrimp scampi was delightfully rich in flavor, with plump shrimp. Do yourself a favor and dip the bread in the scampi sauce. Will be returning to try some entrees. It's important to mention the staff - they will make you feel welcomed and are a pleasure. read more

Giuseppe's - Bowl of tomato basil soup - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Our Regular Friday spot for a large group of friends who get here at least once a month . Pizza is very good , bread is yummy , pasta dishes all good read more

Went with six. Everyone liked their meal. Eggplant Parm was excellent. Service was good. Warning: the Tiramisu was great, but HUGE. Defiantly share read more

I'm very impressed with Giuseppe's. I did not have a very good experience previously but I went for lunch and the food, the service, and the ambiance just hit the spot. It was a nice sunny day so decided to sit outside, and started the meal with the limoncello drink. It was only $6 or $7 for any of the alcohol drinks at that time. The staff were very attentive with refilling our water and/or other drinks. They have a lunch special menu where some of their main items like the pesto pasta is discounted. We ordered the mussels for starters and it was very good(--extra bread suggested to soak up the yummy sauce). The meatball pasta dish was also very tasty. If you're looking for local Italian in the Eastside, def recommend this place! read more

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Had dinner here with my wife. The food was great, and the service was even better. The space has indoor/outdoor seating. It's great to have an Eastside Italian restaurant! The calamari was perfect and the portions were large on my wife's shrimp and my eggplant. read more

I had the fettuccine Alfredo and my husband had the Italian sausage sandwich. Servings are huge, service was great and everything was delicious! read more

If you're looking for the kind of Italian food that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite, run to Giuseppe's. We started with the garlic cheese bread--perfectly toasted, loaded with cheesy goodness, and so flavorful we nearly fought over the last piece. For entrees, we had the meatball ricotta and the pollo bolognese, and let me tell you... WOW. The meatballs were tender and rich, paired beautifully with the creamy ricotta. And the pollo bolognese? Absolutely packed with flavor--comforting, hearty, and everything you want in a pasta dish. Plus, the portions were generous! A huge shoutout to our server, Savannah--she was the cherry on top of a perfect evening. Warm, attentive, and just an all-around delight. She made our night extra special! read more

Very quiet during lunch time (my wife and I only ones in restaurant...) Bread brought to table was hot and tasty, stuffed mushrooms were excellent, I had chicken parmesan sandwich and fries, my wife had pesto chicken sandwich. Both were huge and delicious. Definitely coming back here! Service was prompt (only people ... ) read more

I wasn't going to leave a review this last time we ate here, since I'd reviewed them before. But we had such a delightful and enjoyable experience that I decided to add a bit. First of all, Michael, our server, was a hoot! What a fun sense of humor. And great service. We can tell he enjoys people and likes his job. We started with mussels on the Happy Hour menu. Still excellent! Definitely a favorite of ours. I had the eggplant parmesan. It comes with pasta, but I can't have all those carbs. He said I could sub in vegetable rice, but that's also high carb. He talked to the cooks and they agreed to make a little vegetable side for me. When my meal came out, the eggplant was fantastic--crispy, cheesy, tasty marinara, and a huge portion. Then he brought me a separate dish of veggies. Oh my, that's the best side of veggies I've ever had anywhere! I didn't even feel cheated that I couldn't have pasta! I can't make that statement very often! It had mushrooms, tomatoes, artichokes, squash, onions, etc in it and was fantastic! My husband had the pork carbonara and didn't love his meal as much as I loved mine. Still, our entire evening was fun and flavorful. read more

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Wow! My partner and I were extremely happy we decided to have lunch here at the last minute. Service was friendly and fast. We requested outside dinning and we were placed under a ceiling fan for best experience. Our host and server checked on us often to ensure we did not need for anything else. The salads that came with our meals were enough to be a meal on their own for me. The complimentary bread with vinegar were a great bonus. Our entrees were satisfying and very delicious. My partner literally said, "this is the best pizza I ever had in years." I had a bite and agreed 100%. Indoor atmosphere was beautiful with lighting not too bright. The price for everything was a blessing. We declared that we would definitely return soon. read more

Giuseppe's - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The Shrimp Picatta was delicious it has shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and spinach in a garlic wine sauce. And the service was great! read more

Giuseppe's - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant for dinner due to all the hype of how good it was. We visited the new location on Harrison and 22nd. When we arrived they sat us outside due to the inside being full, which was fine. The patio is very nice and they have misters. When they sat us, the tables were not prepared and it took them over half an hour to bring out the bread. We have a toddler, so the bread is important. They took our order for an appetizer, but then forgot to get our actual order and twenty minutes later we had to flag someone down, just to order. It took them an hour from when we were seated till we got our food. I got the Caesar with chicken. It was okay, but I've definitely had better. My husband got the Italian chopped salad and liked it. The stuffed mushrooms were amazing. We got salads for dinner because it was hot and it felt like they skimped on the meat portions. Our waiter was not very attentive. All the staff seemed overwhelmed unprepared for the dinner rush. In conclusion, we were not impressed with all of the food or the service, but will try it one more time (make sure to make reservations) before we write it off. read more

Giuseppe's - Italian chopped salad, large portion - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Arrived at 5:15pm to a full house but only had a short 5 minute wait at the bar. Our server was prompt & polite, took our order for drinks & upon returning with them took our order. Fresh warm bread came quickly & the stuffed mushrooms followed shortly. I split the Salmon salad with my mom & it was large & delicious. We both enjoyed our Eggplant Parmigiana & we're extremely impressed with the service & food. Server brought us to go box for our leftovers without asking which was nice. I'll definitely be back for a return visit after letting the manager & our server know how much we enjoyed our visit. read more

Passed this place on my way to visit my brother who lives in walking distance. He is new to the area and has never been to Giuseppes so I suggested we have dinner there. Nice find for authentic Italian food. I tried the clams and fennel sausage pasta and it was delicious. Chicken parm was also a hit. Excellent service and had one TV at the bar so I was able to watch the lions game. Wine list was minimal but good price. I recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful night out with family for a double birthday. The chicken parmigiana and bolognese were delicious. Our waiter Edward was very knowledgeable about the wine we were served. Everyone had a very nice time read more

Really enjoyed Giuseppe's! I had eggplant Parmesan n the hubby had some lasagna with all kinds of good stuff. It was packed in there but everything was delicious and portions were huge!. I will update next time with a picture for sure read more

Julio the manager is just amazing. The attention to detail was stellar. The food is out of this world! Their gluten free selection is sooo good! This place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend it! Can't wait to eat here again. :) PS Cassy our waitress was a doll. Her energy is contagious. :) read more

Good food and large portions! I liked their sauce and I make a good sauce! We'd never been here and stopped by for a late lunch today! Glad we did! read more

Giuseppe's - Sausage sandwich - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We got carryout from here and I thought the food was delicious. You can order online for pickup which is what we did and it was easy. We got a Caesar salad which was kinda bland. But the two pasta dishes were great. We had the carbonara and it was so good! Pasta cooked perfectly. The eggplant parm was one of the better ones I had perfectly cooked and flavorful. The food was ready a little bit after we scheduled it and it wasn't too late after. Definitely a great Italian choice on the east side ! read more

Food was good but for the 4th out of a hskf dozen times, I could not get Peroni. The older guy behind the bar gave me an option..,flat warm beer due to too much foam (again!) or not. I tried a mixed drink as they had no Peroni or other beers I would drink ( very small selection of bottles/cans) so I chose a pricey liquor drink. I just about threw it up! I said ' this won't work'. I settled on a less desirable but only available Stella. When the bill came, he took nothing off of it even though he knew we came there for Peroni and food. Mostly though, he was uninterested in his job, did it methodical but with zero personality...in fact I felt we had to really try hard just to get him to look at us. He obviously wasn't interested in helping a customer find a substitute but he they have overcharged us twice before so not taking that awful drink off my bill was straw that broke camels back. Like the food but there is always Oregano)s. They haven't disappointed me once. Giuseppe's..more times than not! read more

The food was great Service was a tad lacking -- seems as though they are short staffed. Tiramisu is a highlight here, consider ordering yourself a dessert just to taste this. Drinks are stiff and food is delicious. It's priced a little higher than i anticipated but it was not too outlandish. read more

Food was good. Unfortunately though the complimentary bread was the highlight of my meal. The house red sangria was decent, but the fruit was just a few standard garnishes. I had the sausage sandwich, and the sausage was good, extremely garlicky, bread for the sandwich is a little disappointing, just a standard sandwich roll. The lettuce in my caesar salad was wet and slimy, not overdressed but like it was washed and put straight on the plate without drying. Appreciate the washing but not the texture from skipping steps. Dressing tastes out of a bottle. Front of house was really not on top of things. Took close to 10 minutes to get water and my order in, there were dirty tables sitting through my entire meal, and I got snickered at for telling the server it was my birthday, maybe because I was dining alone, but it felt weird. I probably won't be back. read more

The service was excellent! The food was delicious. I had three people in my party. We all ordered something different and everybody thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I would recommend getting the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. This is a great family owned Italian restaurant. I'm thrilled that it is so close to home and on the east side of town. read more

Such a fun place to go out for Italian. Waiter are authentic, helpful and above all (dare I say say) Italian. I had the eggplant parmigiana and my daughter the pork carbonara. Both were perfect. I give it a five star rating. Cozy neighborhood Italian is hard to find in Tucson. read more

Basic Italian food restaurant. Nothing to complain about. Cesar salad would have been stellar if it has some anchovies in the dressing.. it was tasteless. Capers could have added some of that saltiness. My martini was weak sauce. Generally--Better than Olive Garden for sure. Pizza was good. read more

Now this is great Italian food! We have been eating here for the past two days and I can't wait to make my way through the menu!

This pesto pasta is 10/10!! Been here twice now and keep wanting to go back. Huge portions and fast service. Highllyyyy recommended!

Experience was ok. I wouldn't being dying to go back but I would eat the food again, just not amazingly good. The eggplant Parmesan was good. It's a fairly large portion but the sauce honestly tasted store bought. The actual eggplant was SO good though. Had the cheesy garlic bread and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. The cheesy garlic bread wasn't great - it's kind of like a sauce-less cheese pizza honestly. The stuffed mushrooms had good flavor. As far as service, the waiter was pretty busy but it was fine, he boxed our food for us and apologized for being so busy. Thought it was a little odd when we split checks, he brought us the checks and said "how did you want to split the appetizers" and when we answered he responded "well I split them differently soooo" and then handed them to us... luckily we didn't really care how they were split but just something to be mindful of. I would recommend sitting outside if you have kids because it seems that was the trend. The inside was a little busier and louder so I preferred sitting outside. read more

Giuseppe's - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So glad we decided to try this place. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly. The atmosphere was very casual and laid back. Very comfortable. But the food, wow, the food was delicious. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, which one the best I ever had. Daughter ordered the rigatoni bolognese, which she almost licked the plate. The bolognese is similar to the one from North Restaurant. Husband ordered chicken Marsala and enjoyed every bit of it. Other daughter had kids spaghetti with meatballs and loved it. We ordered kids chicken nuggets to go for our youngest and the smell is so good. Definitely recommend this place! read more

We met some friends on. Sunday night. They informed us the kitchen was a bit backed up due to staff shortages, so we ordered some apps - and they did not disappoint. The shrimp and mussels were perfectly cooked and the sauce was wonderful...and we soaked it in the fresh, warm bread. We each ordered a different entree...and unfortunately, my carbonara was sold out, so I ended up sharing a caprese salad and the pork cutlets/spagetti. All the food was delicious. Service was great. Because my dish was out...they kindly offered free dessert. Those were delicious (tiramisu and chocolate cake). I appreciated their honesty and desire to make our experience a good one. The manager even came by before we left to apologize and urge us to come back. You will get my return business because of the thoughtful way you run your business. I am a fan. Pizza amore!!! read more

We went to Giuseppe's tonight at Tucson and it was fantastic. Service from Cassie and Zack was great. What's cool place with a fantastic Italian smell of deliciousness as you walk in the door. I was blown away by the quality of food at such great prices! Food was great and delicious. I had the meatballs, ricotta and my wife had the vodka penne and it was delicious the desserts were great. Definitely come here again. read more