To those who overlooked this beautifully tucked-away gem at a unique Tucson mountain resort--what a miss! From the first bite, my palate came alive - layered with the delicate fragrance of fresh herbs, florals, and something even rarer: genuine care from both the chef and the staff. Every dish felt intentional, like it was crafted, not just prepared. Passagio strikes an elegant balance between traditional Italian roots and the bold, sun-kissed soul of a Sonoran trattoria. It's the kind of place where flavors don't just sit on your tongue, they move, evolve, and stay with you long after the meal is over. If you're searching for a refined, intimate escape; perfect for two (or a small group that truly appreciates the experience)...Passagio deserves a top spot on your "go-to" list. Returning will not be a pleasure, but a must. 100% worth your time. Bravo to Chef and the team. The bar scene is absolutely epic and the vibe is absolutely different. read more

I usually love dining at the restaurants at Starr Pass. This experience was not the greatest considering the price and atmosphere. We were seated outside on the patio. We arrived when it was still daylight out and over 75 degrees outside. The hostess who sat us immediately started lighting the heater next to us. When I asked her not to because it was almost 80 degrees outside she told me the other table requested it. She didn't offer to move us away from the heater when all other tables on the patio were open (there were only two parties outside, including us). It was strange and also very warm for us. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer and when I say they were some of the smallest meatballs I ever saw, I'm not exaggerating. Imagine the bagged meatballs you buy from the grocery store when making crock pot bbq meatballs- that was the size and it comes with 3. Definitely not worth the price. But the flavors were good. I also ordered the chicken parm and it was delicious. The portion was also generous and made up for the meatballs. I was very happy with that dish. Finally, I ended with a slice of tiramisu which was also very yummy. When we finished our desserts, we waited over a half hour for the waiter to come back with the bill, but he never did. One of us went inside to ask for the bill and the hostess told us our waiter would be right there. The waiter did show up again but only to take two orders (there were two other tables seated at this time, which made us the third table outside now). He didn't acknowledge our table or say he'd be right back with the check. We even tried to get his attention, but he hurried back inside quickly without acknowledging us. All of us got up and walked to the hostess for our bill and we still had to wait a few more minutes for the waiter to show up with it. There was no acknowledgment of the wait for our bill and nothing was done to make sure everything was good with us. It was treated as if we were still sitting at the table and everything was fine. It was a strange experience for how nice the restaurant appears. Although the food had great flavor, I would not recommend. I would have given it more stars of the service was better. read more

Passaggio - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Had a great experience here and was so excited to hear there were gluten free options! They're not labeled on the menu but the waitress let me know they have gluten free pasta ! I didn't try all of these but this is what the said was gluten free: the appetizers octopus and the chef salumi one, all of the sides, all of the salads besides croutons, entrees the steak, the sea bass, and all of the pastas had a gluten free option. We had the Di casa with shrimp and pasta à la primavera, both were fantastic paired with wine. My mom loved the tiramisu which I've tried prior before I was gluten free and it is so delicious. It wasn't too busy but best to make a reservation since they have happy hour in the wine bar. Service was great and prompt as well. read more

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I tried Passagio for the first time last night with two friends and while the food was fantastic, the service and overall experience were seriously lacking. We had patio reservations for 5:15 and were seated right next to the only other occupied table- a mother and two children. A minute later, the hostess returned to turn on the heater at the other table's request (both kids had sweatshirts hanging over the backs of their chairs) and we asked if that couldn't wait a little bit, since it was 75 degrees outside. Instead of offering to move us to one of the two unoccupied tables away from the heater, the hostess just giggled and turned it on anyway. Our waiter was fantastic at first and super attentive, but an hour later, when two other tables were seated on the patio (the mother and children had left,) it was like he forgot we were there. We sat with empty dessert plates for at least 30 minutes before my friend went inside to find someone to get our check. We were told our server would be right out, and he was, but he took both the other tables' orders and went back inside without acknowledging us or looking our way. We went inside to find someone to cash us out (we'd been there more than an hour and a half at this point,) and were asked to wait in the lounge area by the entrance while someone got our sever. He came over a few minutes later and asked us if we wanted to order anything else, which was frustrating, since we were standing by the exit with to-go boxes in hand and very clearly trying to leave, No one ever apologized or even acknowledged the situation. For a meal that cost more than $200 for the three of us, I would have hoped for decent service and at least an acknowledgment that this was not the ideal end to our experience. The food was amazing and even though I live five minutes away, I doubt I'll be back, unless it's for a to-go order (the meatballs and chicken Parmesan were top notch.) This was a very disappointing experience at a restaurant that I'd really been looking forward to trying. read more

Passaggio - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Such a beautiful atmosphere! So elegant! We were the first to arrive when they opened. It quickly filled up, so reservations are advised. They had a huge variety of food. The wait staff were knowledgeable and so nice, really went above and beyond. Would make a great date night! Their serving sizes are HUGE! So you may want to split with someone else at the table or arrive really really hungry!!! read more

Passaggio - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We had the good fortune of visiting Passagio this last weekend for our anniversary. Years ago when this was Primo we had our 1 year anniversary there and a few others. It was one of our favorite places in Tucson. This year as a reconnection to those prior anniversaries we decided to try Passagio, and it exceeded our expectations. First, we were very lucky to find ourselves at the same table of our first anniversary. While we did pay the $20 to make sure we had a window seat, we did not know which one we would get and we got "our corner". The extra cost was worth it to us for a special events. The decor is now more Italian than French, but just as relaxed and elegant. The staff were amazing. Our waitress, Maria, was extraordinary. She was excited that we were having our anniversary there and was gracious and celebratory. She actually had several tables with special events and she treated everyone with the same joy and dedication. We even took pictures with different groups of us. The food also held up to our expectations. We had the bruschetta to start. All were delicious but we loved the pear and Gorgonzola. It was sweet and tart. Next we had a Kale salad and a Beet Salad. Again, the preparation for each was perfect. The kale was prepared correctly so it was easy to eat and the beets were fresh. The flavors were well balanced, nothing was over dressed, you could taste the actual salad, and everything was fresh. For the main course we had the Venison and the Scollop pasta. The venison melted in your mouth and the herbs and greens brought a freshness to the dish. Squid ink pasta can get chewy and rubbery as can Scollops. Both were wonderfully prepared. The scollops also melted in our mouths and the pasta was perfectly aldente and paired nicely with the scollops. Finally, we shared the hazelnut and chocolate desert with caramel gelato. I am not a big fan of chocolate so I loved the added hazelnut and the caramel gelato was something I could not stop eating. Just enough salt to make you want more. My spouse loves chocolate and found it a celebration of chocolate. For drinks, they had a nice selection of Scotch which is our go to drink. The wine list paired nicely with the meal, and I tried their version of an old fashioned which was perfectly balanced and beautiful tonloo Overall, the meal, the service, the ambiance were all excellent. The chef and team have done an excellent job of establishing themselves as a well respected fine dining addition to the Tucson scene. read more

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Great Mediterranean steakhouse inside the JW Marriott Star Pass. Wanted pizza for dinner but their brick oven was broken so opted for their rib eye. Oh La La!! Well seasoned and the truffle butter added a nice enhancement. And the star of the night was their Caesar salad with anchovies. It was simple but the anchovy elevated it. Overall it was a nice dining experience and will definitely come back! read more

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We had the most amazing experience with Chef Ken and his staff. Our food was amazing. Highly recommend! Thanks for making our anniversary so special! - Los Urcadez read more

Passaggio - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Subpar food and the restraunt stunk like sewage. We were told it was the grease traps. it was like having dinner in a bathroom. Also the draft beer taps were broken and they seemed to have all sorts of issues / broken things/out of main dish items when we went. We got the sausage pizza, the parpadilli pasta the chicken parm and several other dishes which were lackluster with mushy pasta. Olive Garden would have been better Italian food. The pepperoni pizza my child got was ok she said. She's 10 read more

Beautiful restaurant on site. Our server was super sweet and even offered to give us dessert when she accidentally got one of our entrees wrong. Chef also sent over a nice surprise of blueberry mousse with pistachio which sounded strange but was SO good! Food was delicious and fresh ingredients from the hotel garden are pointed out on the menu. Beautiful views of the resort grounds through the huge glass window walls. We preferred this over their other restaurant for sure. read more

Passaggio - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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do yourself a favor and be sure to come to this restaurant. talk about feeling elegant and classy - this restaurant is one of a kind. although we came here just for a late night dessert, i can't wait to come back to tucson and try the other food. from the ambiance, to the kitchen views, and smells - it's fantastic. my boyfriend and i ordered the tiramisu and the raspberry lemon cake. the raspberry lemon cake was the perfect spongy, moist texture and the mascarpone and ice cream only enhanced the flavor profile. the tiramisu was unique and different than previous tiramisu i've had; served in a beautiful glass, layered to perfection and topped with the most delicious cookie crumbles. highly recommend both desserts! our server was very kind and made the experience even better. we will be back for sure! thank you, passaggio! read more

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Food, service and atmosphere were all very good. This is the nicest restaurant at the resort and did not disappoint. read more

Passaggio - Complimentary goat cheese infused with lavender. - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Ate here because we were staying here. Chicken for my Ceasar salad was overcooked. Service was not attentive and frankly our waiter had zero personality or engagement with our table. We wanted to order wine and dessert and chose to speed along the process so we could just get out. Waiter don't want to be there nor did anyone check in on us after our food was delivered. Won't be back. read more

Saturday night at 6pm mid-October - we were going to sit in the bar and have appetizers. The place was closed!! Staff at the Marriott said they don't even know when they're open as it's very sporadic. Why would a high end resort allow a restaurant like that to remain on their premises? read more

Ok so dinner here is fantastic in every way!!!! If I could give 100 stars I would. We had the best dinner. The service was amazing. Even the chefs said goodbye as we exited. The Italian sparrow cocktail was beautiful and tasty. The gnocchi fantastic as well as the pepper and shrimp pasta dish. We ate outside on a small patio. It was absolutely fantastic. Dessert was a lemon raspberry cake with an out of this world gelato. Highly recommend this gem! read more

Beautiful restaurant. Service was impeccable. I had the calamari and it was amazing. I am a food snob. So I know great food when it hits my pallet. My wife had the chicken Parmesan and she loved it. I had the Halibut and risotto and it was phenomenal. So fresh and perfectly cooked. This is hands down the best culinary experience I have ever had in Tucson Arizona. My hat is off to the Executive Chef. Bravo Sir. read more

What an amazing experience! The servers, the atmosphere & the FOOD!!! Hands down, the most amazing part of our trip to Arizona. Thank you for the memories. read more

Passaggio - Mi Familia - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food and service was good, pricey as to be expected at a JW resort. The only thing that was a real disappointment was the window seat reservation on OpenTable. To make a reservation you must pay a 20$ fee which is fair if we actually got the view we paid for. Instead we got half blocked view of a torn window curtain and a cactus with a light shining on it. The patio, pool, and city view was completely blocked from our table. Save your money on the reservation and walk in, you will get the same view if not better from a center table. read more

We did a staycation at Starr Pass over July 4th recently and dined at Passaggio. The staff was very friendly and attentive. With cocktails, we had the Chef's Salumi & Formaggi appetizer. Beautiful presentation and delicious. For entrees my wife had Halibut & Risotto and I had Fruiti de Mar. We shared some and both dishes were excellent. Since the "back of the house" doesn't get as much appreciation as the serving staff, I sent back a bottle of Proseco. The Chef came out to thank us and also showed us his vegetable, herb, and fig tree gardens which we appreciated because we are gardeners here in Tucson. I unreservedly recommend Passaggio! read more

Amazing chef. Amazing view. Simply amazing culinary experience. The halibut with lemon risotto is to die for. (I will dream for a long time about this tart, creamy and yummy dish). My husband commented that the venison with a coffee crust was perfectly cooked and the best he'd had. The beet and goat cheese salad was divine. We'd had trouble initially booking (mistake on my end) and changed our date and were warmly received and welcomed. One in our party had many allergies and they graciously accommodated us. Chef Ken came out and talked with us and explained his culinary concept and the care he takes to work with allergies. The pastry chef created a fantastic chocolate and cream dessert that would work with allergies. Chris, our server, was delightful, helpful and fun to talk with. The Flamingo drink was a nice touch. This restaurant was a wonderful special occasion treat for our family on a weekend getaway. I wish we lived locally because we would come here again, on repeat, for the wonderful food and the above and beyond (and much appreciated) excellent service. Thank you! read more

Three hours. From sit down to bringing the check. They weren't even busy. Server was nice but terrible. $37 for a cup of the ugliest, saltiest pasta dish. Pizza is great (and only $20) This is our second poor experience here. Definitely not worth the price tag. read more

EXCELLENT in all 3 categories. There were 5 there for the first time. The appetizers were incredible from asparagus frites, to mesquite smoked bread focaccia , to meatballs to Bruschetta 3 ways. Each one was outstanding. There was one porcini crusty filet cook to perfection, one excellent Branzino fish, one brazed short rib dinner with gnocchi, & 2 shrimp Cacio e Pepe. Every dish was delicious. For dessert we all had the pastry chef's evening speciality was a very special evenjng. Everyone agreed we would all come back and bring others. read more

Passaggio - The stacked chocolate mousse spectacular Chef Ken, pastry chef Marlene Nd the wait staff did a fantastic job. Thank you to each of them. - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was excellent, best calamari I have ever had. Halibut was great. deserts get special 5 stars.

Chef Ken is hands-down an artist! I love this place, the service is great. Been here many times love the food and vibes. It's a must when in Tucson. read more

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Very nice trattoria inside the JW Marriott Starr Pass resort. We split a pizza and salad both were large enough for two and we're delicious and we'll prepared with the best ingredients. Service was friendly and efficient, prices are expensive but not unexpected given the resort atmosphere. read more

Sea scallops were excellent service was superb. Will go back next time I'm at that hotel

Friendly while not helpful. Make other plans for pleasant dinner. It will save you the frustration.