Very cute storefront restaurant, conveniently located near the Tucson Museum of Art and several…read moreother shops. They have a simple, straightforward menu, which makes ordering easy. My friends ordered the pasta bowls, and both were delicious and flavorful. Service was fast, and the staff was very friendly. A nice spot to stop by while exploring the area!

I understand everyone is entitled to their feelings and opinions but I couldn't even fathom writing…read morea 1 star review on this place. Heavy traveler here (truly a nobody though) and I flew from San Diego to try this place today and I am stunned. Absolutely fantastic pasta, as a chef myself that makes everything from scratch, the quality was immensely there with this place. Extremely delicious home made feel type comfort food here and honestly even if the service was s*** that day for whatever reason, I would not care as long as I got to have my meal desired from this place. I would even tip double because the food is out of this world traditionally made with love. Anyone with a sense of culinary experience knows this place is doing it right. Hard finding good places like this on the map these days after being to all 48 lower states and Hawaii. Excellent evening with my meal, thank you CERES, I will gladly return for over and over again in the future. Also DO NOT FORGET to grab their gelato. I understand it's not too hard to get dessert wrong, but it can be absolutely difficult to get it THIS RIGHT! genuinely blown away by the strawberry and I recommend you get the pint! 1 cup or cone WILL NOT BE ENOUGH you have been warned with pure intentions, until next time.

We primarily DD from this restaurant and have enjoyed a few meals in house as well…read more We thoroughly enjoy the food either way. This review was for how awesome the "dinner to go" was! We ordered the Sunday Dinner which included the lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread and Tiramisu. The lasagna and bread were oven ready and cooked within 40 minutes. The salad needed a quick toss and the dessert was good to go. It was so delicious and generous- more than enough for 4-6 folks. All for $70.00. AMAZING! You must try this terrific option!

We went to North to try their summer specials. Our server was friendly and helpful. However, they…read moredid not have a menu for their special. He had to go back and write down what it consisted of, which was not his fault. We waited a very long time for our food to come out. It was over an hour. We were also a little surprised on the bill because there was an up-charge for my wife's meal that we did not know about. Also could have been alleviated by having a special menu ready. We also did not know the ginger ale was from a can and were charged for refills. Just give us the whole can. The food was very delicious. I had the Spicy Rigatoni off the special menu. It was very good and worth the wait. The salad that came with it was also very good.

28 years ago my craving for my pregnancy was Vivace was crab filled chicken. My husband joined me…read moreevery day as we got it. We'd walk in and the staff would start making it I still love it, what a magnificent dish! Why is it so good? The crunchy chicken? The tender crab filling? The amazing vegetable rice and sauce? There are many amazing dishes here, but at least once, try this dish. One of my favorites of all time.

My son chose Vivace for his birthday dinner, and once again, this restaurant reminded us why it's…read moreone of our absolute favorites in Tucson. We like to switch up our appetizers every visit, so this time I tried something new, the escargot with artichokes. If you've never had escargot before, this is the perfect beginner dish. The escargot was buttery, tender, and packed with flavor. Paired with the artichokes and toasted bread, it was absolutely incredible. I almost ate the entire order by myself because I simply couldn't stop! We also ordered the shrimp and crab cakes, and wow, these were phenomenal. The outside had the perfect crispy crust while the inside was tender, flavorful, and full of seafood. The accompanying sauce tied everything together beautifully. For our entrées, we had the seared tenderloin over creamy polenta, cooked medium rare. It was perfection. The tenderloin was incredibly tender and flavorful, the wine sauce was rich without being overpowering, and the polenta was creamy and comforting. The portion was also very generous. We also shared the rigatoni with braised short rib, and I honestly can't stop thinking about it. The short rib was melt in your mouth tender, juicy, and so flavorful that I'd happily order a plate of just that! Combined with the perfectly cooked rigatoni, rich sauce, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, it was one of those dishes where every bite was better than the last. Our server was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations without ever making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself is always beautiful and has such an elegant atmosphere. Since we were celebrating my son's birthday, I was hoping we'd get one of the tables with the city view, but honestly, the outstanding food and exceptional service more than made up for it. Vivace continues to be one of Tucson's best dining experiences. Every meal here reminds us why we keep coming back. Highly recommend!

I placed 2 orders of lasagna and had fun picking the sauce, cheese, and fillings. The online system…read morecertainly made it easy. The food was ok: didn't seem like they're cooked long enough for all the ingredients to melt together. Garlic bread was just toasted sandwich buns with garlic butter. I also ordered Dago dinner, and open face sandwich with sausage parties, cheese and red sauce. The sausage has some good spices and the sauce was on the sweet side. The bread was soggy by the time I got home. This place has lots of potential and I look forward to trying other items.

Fast food Italian. Pizza, pasta, salad. Made fast fast and affordable. I live down the street and…read morefinally was able to try the food. The Staff was nice and friendly. I tried to call in my order, but got no answer. They have a drive thru, but there was a line so I went inside and ordered. You can dine in. We Did a small pepperoni pizza and a regular order of fettuccine Alfredo with chicken to go. I Had to heat up the fettuccine because it was cold, but the portion size was hefty. The chicken was diced small and not much in it. The pizza wasn't bad.

Visited for my first time. Helpful, engaging and fun staff. Hot, fresh pizza right out of the oven…read more Generous glass of Italian Cab from the Tuscan region. Views of the plaza of St. Phillips square from the bar and all seemed happy to be in the hour.

We went at 4pm on a Saturday. Food was "I would never go…read moreagain" nothing special. Would not recommend to a friend. Ambience was also nothing special. Service was good.

Friend and I have eaten here many times. I'm not sure why I've never reviewed them. The service…read moreand food has always been good. Friend and I met up to catch up on each other's lives. Our server was very attentive. Friend ordered the shrimp pizza with a caesar salad; I ordered the eggplant pizza with fresh greens salad. The salads came and mine was perfect with a light shaving on cheese on top. Friend's caesar salad was a bit "wet" with the lettuce leaves having too much moisture on them. Regardless, we finished the salads completely. Then the pizzas. The shrimp pizza was really good as was the eggplant pizza. While the ingredients were cooked perfectly, it was the dough that was the star of the dish. That crust is addictive. Throughout our visit, the server was back with water and checking on us to ensure all was well. We'll definitely go back.

Visiting Scordatos Pizza has always been a special treat. Our last visit was anything but special…read more we ordered a 3 mushroom pizza with sausage added on and a Caesar salad with anchovies. The pizza was dry and there was no visible sausage. The server was told this when he checked on us. His response was he was sorry! The Caesar salad was swimming in dressing and soggy. The server seemed to be the only one handling the tables. I am hopeful this is not their new norm. It will be awhile before we try it again. $50.00 wasted.

As I walked in the business, I was greeting with hellos and smiles. There were lots of people…read moreshopping their pre-packaged items, buying desserts, and dining in. I ordered the pastrami sandwich (special item) and believe me when I say, this was by-far the best sandwich I've ever had. This place isn't heavily advertised, from what I've seen, but was busy on a Tuesday afternoon. I will definitely be back.

The variety of food offerings for eating in their Cantina was extremely limited…read more Unlike Italy everything was frozen. Many of the Shelved Dry Goods (pasta & Spices/Sauces) for sale were past their expiration dates

Heard a lot of good things about this place so decided to try it out and instantly got hooked! Any…read moreand every menu item is delicious, our personal favorites are the nasty cat sandwich and cacio e pepe. But we also really enjoy their monthly specials. Every month usually features new menu items and collabs with other local businesses. Another cool (pun intended) part about Noodies is their gelato. They have different flavors featured every week so I recommend following their instagram to keep updated - you might get lucky and be able to buy a pint if you find that flavor in their little freezer tho! Beware the parking lot is small and inside is a little small too with a few booths and long table in the middle. This place also gets REALLY busy on weekend evenings during the school year since it is just right by the college lol

I'm not a huge pasta person but this place might just change my mind! I like that they have a few…read morechoices of types of pasta as well as sauces, so that it isn't as overwhelming as some restaurants that have pages and pages of menu items. It makes it very clear and easy to order. I had the cacio e pepe sauce with the fettuccine pasta. I also added chicken. Of course I could not resist trying the soft serve gelato, which is a different flavor every week. I can definitely tell that the pasta is freshly made there. When dining in there's also a cute area for kids to play in which is a bonus for families with young people. I'll definitely be back on those rare occasions when I just want a nice, fresh bowl of pasta.

I got one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It took around 10 minutes. The service pretty good…read more The employees were pretty nice. The interior was pretty nice and everything tasted fresh.

Sausage Shop Meat Market and Deli…read more Its a casual, nostalgic, Tucson hidden gem mom-and-pop store With a European-style butcher shop atmosphere. They only have counter service with limited outside seating, usually filled with construction workers, city workers and average people. It's a family-owned old-school butcher shop and deli in a strip mall in the city of Tucson, Arizona, known for its house-made sausages, smoked meats, and massive sandwich menu.The owners of The Sausage Shop Meat Market and Deli in Tucson, Arizona, are the father-daughter team Kent Koecheler and Barbie Koecheler. It's been in business for over forty years. I usually get the American Dip which is home made roast beef shaved with the dripping served as the dipping sauce. Also i have had the in house smoked brisket sandwich Specialties & Offerings House-Made Sausages: Over 40 fresh pork sausages and 30 smoked varieties, including bratwurst, kielbasa, andouille, and Hungarian kolbasz. *They have lots of smoked & cured Meats: On-site smoked brisket, thick-cut aged steaks cut to order, cold cuts, and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Sandwiches: An extensive menu featuring more than 50 made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches named after family and friends. Sides: House-made pickles and macaroni salad, chips Typical costs range from $10 to $20 per person. A strict policy of no cell phones allowed while ordering.

I would say the food is really good, and probably the biggest tortellini I have ever seen!…read more My only issue is that when we went to the restaurant, it may have just been the particular day, but there was some sort of issue with a bad smell that was going on that night. Hopefully that was resolved because the food quality was good! They also have a good amount of vegetarian options.

For whatever reason, I haven't been here in nearly ten years, and my dining companion had never…read morebeen. So we journeyed out on Memorial Day for a grill-free dinner. The space is lovely of course, with tons of courtyard view windows. We did run into a broken chair when we sat down, but that was easily remedied (hopefully it was permanently removed from the floor). Our server was also tending bar, so he was stretched a bit thin, but overall the service was solid. He happily went back to the kitchen in a couple of questions he couldn't answer, but was overall very knowledgeable. He recommended a white wine made by a relative of the restaurant owner and it was lovely. We started with the octopus. I didn't expect this starter to be cold, but the tender octopus, fingerling potatoes and olives were a great combo in the acidic sauce. Would most certainly order it again. My main was the short rib. Short rib is always a heavy dish, but the vegetable risotto and asparagus helped lighten it a bit and it was tender and delicious. I probably ate 1/3, but I'm not sad to have generous leftovers. My dining companion had the veal, which was also excellent. I finished my meal with the crème caramel, which was very traditional and exactly as expected (which is what I want in a dessert like that). I'm very happy to dine here more often than every ten years.