I'm always looking for a good Italian restaurant and Trattoria Pina showed up in my Yelp search. It's a small restaurant with restaurant views and some outside seating. The service is very attentive and I thought the wine pours were a little on the generous side ;) I tried the Tortelloni Verona and the lasagna. The brandy cream sauce for the tortelloni was creamy delicious. The portion size was perfect, the pasta was well made and I want all the different brandy cream sauce dishes here. I have been searching for a really good lasagna and my server assured me Trattoria's lasagna was going to be great. Those were his famous last words. The flavor of the meat sauce for the lasagna was great, loved it, but the lasagna had only one layer. There was may more sauce than lasagna pasta, it was flat, the lasagna serving itself barely reached the top of the dish. Overall, Trattoria Pina's sauces are outstanding and again, I would happily order any of their dishes with brandy cream sauce. read more

Made a reservation (old school - you have to call and they still write your name in the book!) and dined there with my daughter on Friday evening. Nice place inside. The food was great, loved the happy hour specials. We each had a drink - both were great. The caprese, a pizza and penne arrabiatta. It was a ton of food. We took a bunch home and enjoyed it again the next day. Ended our dinner with the pastry filled with strawberries and cream - it was fantastic! Service was very nice - attentive and not at all rushed. Upscale casual - Highly recommend read more

Pipes pillow was perfection! Absolutely love this restaurant The pasta was perfect al denté, service was terrific!,

This restaurant had such amazing food I would recommend over and over. The service was amazing and the owner was so sweet and nice. If you get a change it's a must stop for sure for great Italian food. read more

Trattoria Pina - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Nice place with a view of the mountains and a street, just look at the mountains. Service was good. The food is alright. They don't skimp on the portions, but it could all be done better. The pasta carbonara tasted like there was cream in in it. The palenta mixed grill has stiff palent, the sausage and gravy was good, but the chicken was hammererd. The desert was great. I may try different dishes next time. read more

Trattoria Pina - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Always a lovely evening! Food is fabulous. Desserts are dreamy, and the staff is friendly, knowledge and always welcoming. Classic cozy atmosphere. You cant miss at Pina's! read more

Just made dinner reservations for Tomorrow night. We will Celebrate two birthdays, so a good night to add desert. read more

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The night started off great with friendly hostesses and attentive wait staff. Then the food came-wow! I ordered the arriabata since I love spicy food. It was creamy with the perfect kick. I added grilled chicken to it. Pure deliciousness. My kids ordered pizza and spaghetti and meatballs. They devoured it. Their sauces are amazing. We got cannolis for dessert. I can't wait to go back! read more

We were seated beside the large windows with beautiful mountain views. The service was attentive, refilling our water and asking if we wanted more focaccia bread. The entrees were seasoned well and they were large portions, enough to take home. Make sure to save room for dessert because it was amazing. read more

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Trattoria Pina is a gem! I ate here for a birthday dinner and everything was delicious from start to finish. The bread and olive oil/ vinegar to start is fresh and flavorful, and the entrees come with your choice or garden salad or minestrone. The minestrone is excellent! I had the gnocchi (made in house) with arrabiata sauce, and added ricotta. The portions are very large and everyone had leftovers. Others in my party ordered the sausage pasta and penne arrabiate, no complaints with their selections. The house wine is a Chianti and is very good. We finished the meal with a couple of espressos and their famous "Pope's Pillow" which is a beautiful combination of puff pastry, Bavarian cream, and fresh strawberries. So light after a rich dinner. The waitstaff and bussers and very attentive. We will certainly be back! read more

Trattoria Pina - Gnocchi arrabiata with ricotta (partially eaten because I couldn't wait!) - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I got a takeout lunch here yesterday. I got the Calamari Fra Diavolo ($20) and Insalata Capesante ($23) from the lunch menu, plus a Pope's Pillow ($13) for dessert. The calamari dish was basically spaghetti with marinara sauce and calamari rings. Verdict: pretty good. The salad was a green salad with scallops. Verdict: I loved the scallops; the salad was good too. The Pope's Pillow is an old favorite, a puff pastry filled with pastry cream. Delicious. Prices here are kind of high, which I guess is typical of the Catalina Foothills area. Otherwise no complaints. read more

Loved the service and the quaint cozy nona-style trattoria. The meal was ok. None of our 5 ordered meals were outstanding...Just ok. Wouldn't come back but it was cute. read more

We just had a wonderful experience at Trattoria Pina! From the hostess asking if we preferred a table in the main dining room or something quieter/more intimate in the back room area to our waitress, Jersey, who gave us the right balance of privacy and attentiveness to the cooks who made us delicious entrees! We will be back read more

Pina is so sweet...always greeted with a smile. She knows me from there famous pope's pillows as I call them one of the best desserts I have ever had. Do yourself a favor try one guarantee you will go back.. Wendy. read more

We absolutely love love this restaurant the ambiance is intimate, family , laughter in the air and on quiet nights I still feel at home in my family's kitchen Pina comes to your table and shares a warm smile and some cheer . The service is Perfectó :) , The food is delicious, outstanding ALWAYS! homemade straight from their kitchen just like a warm homemade dinner & the dessert is delicious too , you have to try one of each just to experience a slice of Italy. Thank you to the staff at Pina's see you soon read more

Trattoria Pina - Rustica Rigatoni Con Salsiccia Trota Bellagio Tiramisu Pineapple coconut cake - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This establishment has a wonderful atmosphere and is exceptionally clean. Our server was very helpful and offered great suggestions, especially since it was our first visit. The food was exactly what we ordered and full of flavor. I chose the fettuccine quattro sapore--a simple dish, but perfectly prepared with excellent taste and well-made pasta. They also offer a nice variety of wines and cocktails to complement the menu. read more

We went to Trattoria Pina restaurant for dinner and I ordered an Old Fashion to drink. The waiter delivered it in a very small glass like a little girl would drink from. I said to the waiter "what is with this tiny glass, it is the smallest old fashion I have ever seen". I expected him to say that he would bring me a more proper beverage glass but instead he said "well it has one full ounce of liquor in it". If I wasn't with friends I would have just returned it. Then to make matters worse when the waiter brought the food my water glass was empty and he did not fill it. It remained empty through the meal as he did not return until we were done eating. To say the least I was very unhappy with the experience. The food was ok but not great, especially given the prices. As the place was not very busy I thought the service should have been much better. I will never come back. read more

Don't come here if you don't have a date, they will make you feel like a pariah. Can't tell you about the food they rejected me at the door. They made me feel like a loser. I just wanted a glass of wine and tiramisu. Wow that ruined my day read more

Trattoria Pina is a fave of mine so I was thrilled to go on Valentine's Day for an amazing dinner (so good that we started eating before remembering to take pictures)! We were thrilled to get same day reservation and although we arrived a bit early they got us seated in the beautiful dining room and our waiter Rocco took amazing care of us! They started us off with delicious bread and oil basalmic dipping sauce and I ordered the create your own pizza with green olives and pepperoni and my date had the Medaglione di Vanessa. The pizza was perfectly made, the cheese was nice and melty and the toppings were flavorful. The cheese raviolis were very good, perfect sauce, the only feedback was the chicken was a tad tougher than we would have liked but the dish was still yummy. The food was out in a timely manner and the prices are terrific based on the location. Super nice place for a date night and they made our Valentine's dinner one for the books! read more

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Every time we return to Trattoria Pina, we're reminded of what great service and delicious food does to make for a special evening with friends. Never disappointed. We may soon treat ourselves to a wine and dessert lunch. read more

Indoor and outdoor seating . Good service. Happy Hour that you don't have to sit at a bar to enjoy. The tiramisu martini was well balanced and too easy to drink one too many! The Fettuccine Quattro Sapore was different as it was not the usual chicken accompanied but rather a ground sausage with a balanced ( not overpowering) Gorgonzola cream sauce. The Bianco e Negro was aesthetically fun to eat with a combination of white and squid ink noodles giving it the appearance of black and white noodles. It's a busy place - reservations recommended. read more

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The food is delicious! The atmosphere is quaint and I recommend making a reservation. We got stuck in a dark corner and missed happy hour because we waited forever for our server to come, but the food made up for it. We had the calamari and even though it wasn't fried, the sauce saved the day. The calamari itself was chewy but the tomato sauce was savory. The ravioli was rich and cheesy and the chicken was delicious. The black and white pasta with scallops and shrimp was good but could have used a little garlic. The scallops and shrimp were cooked perfectly. Sadly we were too full for dessert but they all looked delicious. read more

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We are from out of town and were looking for a nice, and slightly casual restaurant to celebrate and birthday. So glad we found this place! Service was excellent - Kevin was considerate, made great recommendations and the staff worked well together filling drinks, removing plates and boxing leftovers. Definitely a warm family friendly vibe and perfect ambiance for a celebration. They were gracious to recognize a birthday at our table with a delicious orange amaretto cake that was delightful. The meatball appetizer was terrific (meat was light and tender and marinara was full of flavor but not too much garlic), their focaccia bread perfectly baked, the pizza was cheesy and the scampi portofino was light and flavorful with big chunks of mushrooms and artichoke hearts. If we lived here, we would be regulars. read more

Trattoria Pina - Pepperoni and onion pizza - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wonderful food family run business. The deserts are phenomenal. Great service owners always there. Pima is the best read more

We came here for New Year's Eve dinner. We were surprised to be able to grab a reservation on such busy day. We decided to try one of the Specials which consisted of a plate of angel hair spaghetti with Marinara sauce, 2 stuffed mushrooms and 2 shrimps. (A little skimpy for the price $30) and the Risotto Luca (very tasty with 4 shrimps and bits of bacon). For dessert we ordered the chocolate mousse cake and it was extremely sweet for my tastebuds ( almost had a heart attack). I was disappointed of them running out of Malbec, I couldn't find anything else to drink. Service was courteous. read more

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For lunch, we had the Fettuccine Vanessa which included grilled chicken strips, a light cream sauce, tiny cut up broccoli, and hint of tomatoes. I wish there had been more tomatoes. The dish came with a side of what appeared to be corn bread with a twist because it apparently was infused with garlic. There was enough for two people! Service was great as was the ambiance. Note that there were cloth tablecloths, nice cutlery, etc. Worth it! read more

Food excellent. Service excellent. Prices moderate. Can't wait to go back. Was there for happy hour. Must be among the best in Tucson. read more

Went here for the first time for a birthday dinner with my mom, it was a beautiful day so we sat outdoors. Our server was well educated on the menu and we all chose something different and got a taste of what everyone got, everything was delicious, however what really surprised me was the dessert! 100% recommend to leave room for dessert or take dessert to go. read more

Sebastian let us take our time, served us an excellent dinner bringing a very nice dining experience. Excellent food, nice ambiance with great service. read more

Hadn't been here since covid hit but glad to return with a friend. Masks are optional but servers are wearing them. I had the salad called the capesante due sorelle which wAs excellent. It had grilled scallops, dried cranberries, almonds, bacon, strawberries, mixed greens, and cranberry poppyseed citrus dressing. The mix of flavors worked very well to compliment the scallops. The portion was generous and I took half home for later. The only thing that was slightly disappointing was that the bread was a bit hard when usually it is very fresh. The dessert selection has a couple of new items and all of them were extremely tempting and very hard to resist. I'll have to try one some day. Will go back again. read more

Trattoria Pina - Scallop salad - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Make sure to come for their happy hour deals, specifically their Thursday deals are awesome! You can get a wine flight for $10! Also, their complimentary bread is sooo good. I got the gnocchi on their happy hour menu which was awesome and my fiancé got the lasagna which was way too salty and not very good.. so maybe pass on that. We also got their stuffed mushrooms which were also subpar. All in all, they've got pretty good deals and their happy hour menu is good! We will be back. read more

Greatest food, best service, gives the best family feel; truly an incredible place to go with anyone. The whole environment is astounding! 12/10! read more

The food was excellent. The service was excellent. Great atmosphere and view of the mountains. The prices were very reasonable. Will definitely be back. read more

Some of the best Italian in Tucson. Incredible food, drinks, and overall ambiance. Haven't tried a bad thing yet! read more

Trattoria Pina - Zuppa Di Pesce - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I went lunch and ordered the eggplant with cheese and marinara sauce. It was beautifully prepared. I ordered the salmon a la griglia to go and tiramisu. This order was for a friend who is housebound. She said "it was absolutely delicious ". Our server was very attentive and he had a great personality. I love this restaurant. The food is never a disappointment. read more

Excellent service, Blanco e nero x2, and I had the salmon, desert was tiramisu drinks, a bottle chardonnay Tormaresca, and a tiiramisu martini. We will be back! read more

First time here very nice Italian vibe. Started with bruschetta and antipasto excellent. There were 4 of us and we all had a form of pasta. All enjoyed our dishes. Save room for desert equally as good. Yes, I would recommend! read more

I've been here on several occasions and have never been disappointed. I had their special, which was alinguini with ground sausage and a pesto type sauce. It was very good. We were there for a special occasion and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. read more

Trattoria Pina - Outside - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We had a group dinner for 12 at TP on June 19th. As always, and we have eaten here many times, the food was wonderfully prepared and the service was prompt and personable. Highly recommended and we will return. A solid 4+ star restaurant. read more

We came here for a special occasion and fell in love with the authentic feel of the food as well as the stunning views of the Catalina's. We shared a few things and didn't find a bread, salad, entree, or dessert we didn't like! I was also incredibly late to dinner due to getting stuck at work and the servers went above and beyond to be mindful of my partner waiting but also not trying to rush him at all once he explained the situation. We will definitely be back for the views and the phenomenal food, but mostly for the superb service. read more