amazing italian food with a great view of tucson, perfect for any celebration! Haven't had anything here I don't like. The service is great and everything is delicious. read more

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I sat at the bar for dinner, while I was in town for business. The Bartendars were engaging, thorough and had great knowledge of both the dinner menu and the cocktails as well as wine parings. Their were efficient and tended to everyone. The restaurant atmosphere was lively and it was very clean. I'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic menu so many choices. I asked for pasta off the menu and they accommodated me. The portions are very big and I had such a good time. I forgot to photograph my food, but trust me all three of us enjoyed our meals and next time I'm in Tucson, I will go back. It's a beautiful restaurant and you can hear very well as the tables are spaced apart. read more

Update: I helped a friend sell his daughters RAV4 that was left behind when she left the USA. Craigslist posting , underpriced it by 1000. And a 1000 over the sight unseen offer from the Paid bluebook appraisal. Best 5.00 ever spent. Anyway this was the thank you dinner for the father, uncle and me for a all expense paid dinner. The dinner was a special for all of us and we didn't hold back. Ok, we skipped desert. Excellent,and and spot to come back to. read more

Vivace - Us - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The service was excellent, all the way down to the valet, the owner was so pleasant, the decor lovely and the food absolutely delicious, expertly prepared and well presented. We were in from Houston which has a great food scene and the experience here was superb. read more

Vivace - Seafood soup, resplendent with so much fresh and plump seafood - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a restaurant that no longer provides a consistent first-class experience. The Roasted Guaymas Shrimp U-12) with seafood stuffing was a pathetic imitation of the menu description. The shrimp was near tasteless and considerably smaller than U-12. The seafood stuffing had no seafood flavor whatsoever and the filling to shrimp ratio was about 3:1. read more

Vivace never disappoints. In fact we tried a month ago to get a reservation for Valentine's Day and they were already booked so we went the day before. We both ordered different dishes that were amazing. I'm beginning to wonder if the chefs there ever strike out? I know I haven't seen it. The service was as wonderful as usual. We were seated facing the city and the mountains. So beautiful. We have never been seated at that place and I think it's my favorite because of the views. With a lot of places lacking in service and big prices for food that is not good. We decided Vivace is the best and will continue to come here. read more

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We had a large group of 24 people for an early dinner on the beautiful patio. The food was delicious, as always, and the service was performed unobtrusively and efficiently. I had the fish special, which was sea bass, and my husband had the mixed seafood soup. Serving sizes were large- we both had leftovers for the next day. My fish was tender and juicy. His soup was loaded with a variety of different types of seafood. And, not to be forgotten, was the delicious Italian bread with pesto dipping sauce. read more

Vivace - Mixed seafood soup - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We celebrated my father's surprise birthday party at Vivace. From beginning to end it was a pleasure. Tess the Cordinator ensured our event went seamlessly. The staff was attentive, helpful & professional. From wine, appetizers, salad & dinner, we never had to look or ask for anything. The food was delicious, we had Salmon with rock shrimp, chicken with eggplant & perfectly cooked filet. The gelato was a favorite of mine. We look forward to our next dining experience at Vivace. I highly recommend for any occasion but they will make a special occasion extra memorable. We are so thankful we celebrated our Dad with Vivace. (even the valet went the extra mile to help us load the car after our event) read more

wow, amazing service and food and beautiful setting for a birthday party. We had with 12 people our weight staff or Candace and Oscar. Candace was outstanding helping me pick the best appetizers to have ready as the guest arrives and a great selection of wine I have the special of the evening. it was a barony fish and it was absolutely delicious. it was a perfect birthday party. We started out on the patio so we could nibble on order perturbs and mingle freely and then we came inside for the sitdown dinner. Wow I would do this again 1000 times. read more

Vivace - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We chose Vivace to celebrate our anniversary and we were not disappointed. The ambiance was romantic, the service was outstanding. Our waiter assisted us in choosing a wine and gave us his honest opinion on our dinner choices. We had the Rigatoni Short Rib Ragu and the Stuffed Pork Chop. Both of these main courses were outstanding, very flavorful and large portions. We had enough to take home for dinner the next night. We also had the Warm Chocolate Molten Cake for dessert, it was worth the wait. The menu says it takes 20 minutes for this dessert but it was less than 10 minutes. read more

Surprisingly, first time here. Beautiful Italian restaurant located North side of Tucson. Staff were friendly! The manager was welcoming and kindly brought me to my dinner table to enjoy my night with my girls. This restaurant is perfect for date nights, girls night, and family dinner. Great selection of food- from appetizers to salads and to the main course. Stuffed mushrooms were delicious! A must if you like mushrooms. I enjoyed my Veal (Osso Buco). Veal shanks in vegetable tomato sauce with polenta. To finish off, of course tiramisu and crème brûlée had to be ordered. Delicious desserts! Tiramisu is exceptional here. The balance of espresso and sweetness from the custard was well prepared. read more

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Delicious food and great service. I was sat behind a column so I didn't have much of a view, would have loved to sit outside or by a window, as it's otherwise kind of dreary in the restaurant. Food was absolutely outstanding. I would 100% return again/recommend as one of the better Italian restaurants in Tucson. Would love some more options for non alcoholic beverages as well. They do have one mocktail on their menu and 3-4 soft drinks to choose from, none of which were drinks I would/did enjoy. read more

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My favorite restaurant is no longer a favorite. I've enjoyed many meals there and have always brought my visitors to enjoy this restaurant. Until today. My guest and I were seated next to a table of 10 very loud and boisterous individuals who were drinking. I asked to seated in a quiet area. There were many tables empty and available in the much quieter main dining area. The waiter went to check for me about seating, the hostess appeared and very bluntly said they were busy and it is going to be noisy and there were no other tables available. Basically - take it or leave it. At that point we had already placed our orders with the waiter and felt obligated to remain. And we did. But we couldn't hear each other over the noise from this large party that increased in proportion to the alcohol being consumed. We ate quickly, skipped dessert and departed an hour after we arrived, and left passing through the still half empty main dining room. An unnecessarily ruined lunch with a friend, and the loss of a longtime customer. It's not what we've come to expect from Vivace read more

Wonderful food and service!! Plates are big enough portions to share. Very fancy !!! Lovely interior and exterior read more

Vivace - beautiful bathroom so many napkins - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The preparation of all dishes is true to the recipe. The staff provides precise service. The overall experience and ambiance of the space make for a delicious and delightful dining experience. read more

We recently dined at Vivace for a birthday celebration, and I highly recommend it for special-occasion dining! The food is excellent, the ambience and views are lovely, and the service is stellar. Before we even ordered, I was all in on the bread with pesto -- it's delicious! Do try to restrain yourself on it, though, because the menu is wonderful. We began with a Caesar salad, which is good but fairly generic, and the Escargot and Artichokes, which is fantastic! Vivace's escargot come drenched in garlic butter, paired with artichokes, gorgonzola cheese, and bread. This is a VERY rich appetizer, and one of the best escargot presentations I've eaten! Honestly, I was ready to order a second plate of this and call it a night! For our entrees, we got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin, which is served with Marsala wine sauce, grilled asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes, and the Osso Buco, which came in a vegetable-tomato sauce with polenta. Both dishes were very good, very rich, and very large. We were happily stuffed! ...buuut we still made room for dessert: Spumoni and the Sorbetto of the Day! The lighter desserts were a sweet ending to a very decadent meal. I very much plan to keep Vivace on my list for the next time we're celebrating or treating ourselves! read more

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I walked into a nice atmousphere for lunch recently. The waiter introduced himself as David. Good service. Good food. Let's eat!!! I had chicken marsala. It was great!!! read more

Every time I come get the food is impeccable in flavor and consistency. The kitchen staff have it down to an art! My favorite is the Crab filled Breaded Chicken Breast... there are no words that can describe this dish but if I have to... buttery and comfort would be on the list. The Fruit Napoleon was nothing like I've had before with crunch and sweet cream and fruit... But any dessert on their menu can transport you to sugar land. In addition to the excellent food, the panoramic views of the city and outdoor dining options with the mountains as backdrops is an extra plus. Reservations highly recommended as they book out weeks in advance for prime dinner times. Complimentary valet parking available. read more

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Beautiful Mountain View with delicious food. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great menu and wonderful service.

Outstanding food, beautiful location and great service. We decided to go with the "fish of the day" that happened to be a Red Snapper with creamy risotto and and the Pork Parmigiano. The snapper was perfectly cooked and the pork wad drenched in a delicious tomato sauce. For dessert we ordered the chocolate molten cake, the Napolitana and the tiramisu, this last one was a little too sweet too creamy for my taste. read more

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Had not been here since it was Anthony's! Visiting Tucson, invited sister in law and niece to join us for dinner. Gracious hostess seated us, and we were immediately offered drinks. Crusty bread served. Started with the antipasto for 2, which was plenty for 4. Nice assortment of tasty nibbles, with more grilled crusty bread! Wife had rib eye meatballs and fettuccine Alfredo. Tasted good, but didn't care for the soft texture. I had the pork parmigiana, and enjoyed it. Generous serving of the pork, and a mound of absolutely delicious vegetable pasta. Just the right amount of fresh tasting marinara sauce. I had a chilled glass of the house sweet Vivace red wine. With the rich antipasto and meat meal, it was refreshing and bright! The other 2 ladies highly enjoyed their meals. Rib eye meatballs, and a 4 cheese manicotti. Pacing by the great server was perfect, we never felt rushed or neglected. Decided to have dessert. Wife is a Spumoni addict, so had their version. Good, but not her favorite. Other to ladies devoured their creme brulee, so I guess it was delicious. I had the bread pudding, and really liked it, made with croissants, which were a nice touch. Overall we highly enjoyed our meal. Ambience was perfect for us, nice decor and layout. View of the city was really a special treat! All the staff were excellent!!! Highly recommend this restaurant, a great place to meet with friends or family. read more

Went to celebrate 2 birthdays, Everything was amazing! Great service from Kendra J. started with the Spinach and cheese souffle and escargot with artichoke, both were really good. entrees we had stuffed pork chop cooked to perfection, chicken and asparagus risotto was creamy, delicious with just the right amount of firmness in the rice. I had the Veal Picatta which was tender and seasoned perfect. Can't wait to go again and enjoy the great people, food and view. read more

It started with the hostess. There was no greeting, acknowledgment, nothing, just a blank stare. She must be the owners daughter, because with a personality like that anybody else would have been fired a long time ago. Then there was the food. The caesar salad was just awful. The branzino was an oily mess. The rice tasted like it came from a hospital food tray. This was the absolute worst meal I have ever been served. Our waitress and beverage servers were pleasant. On the way out, once again, there was no "thank you" "goodbye" or any type of acknowledgment. No more vivace for us. read more

We had a party of 4 for dinner at 6:15 pm on Wednesday, 12/21/22. We were seated right away. We were seated in the banquet room. The restaurant is upscale, but we had just come from a little sunset hike, so we were in athletic gear, but it was no problem! We also saw people in really nice attire, so you can dress it up or down here! The bread and pesto were both soo good. So fresh and warm! Here's what I tried: - Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways ($18.50): Good, not the best though. - Eggplant Parmesan: It was a big portion! Not the best eggplant I've ever had, but it was good. This wasn't on the menu, so maybe that's on me for ordering it. The fettuccini side with zucchini, sugar snap peas, and carrots was good! - Warm Chocolate Molten Cake ($15.95): This was the winner out of the two desserts we got. Sooo good. - Tiramisu: Very alcohol forward. The alcohol taste was overpowering. Someone else got the Grilled Chicken with Eggplant and Mushroom ($30.50), which was a large portion! Someone else got the Chicken Meatballs with Capellini ($23.95), which he said were really good! Another person got the Shrimp Bisque, which was a special, and she really liked it! Overall, good experience! I recommend! read more

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Always our favorite restaurant- service, food, outside patio . There is no better place in Tucson.

Trace, the server was excellent. The food was outstanding and my wife and I had their Seaba special and it was the most delicious dish I've had for a long long time. I highly recommend this place. The service is great and the patio is wonderful. read more

As always this place doesn't disappoint us. We took our friend out for a retirement lunch and she was thrilled with the ambiance, the food was delicious, our service was delightful. Amazing place. read more

The best chicken meatballs I've ever had! Lovely ambiance; great views! Lovely service! Definitely a must!

I was visiting with a dear friend in Tucson and we decided prior to our visit to book a reservation (a great idea by the way). When we walked into the restaurant, we could feel the Italian vibe. People were in conversation and there was a feeling of happiness!! We were quickly seated to our table. Our catering waiter, Oscar, showed up to share the specials of the day. We decided on an Italian Red for starters! We decided on the escargot/artichoke appetizer, the special, Branzino, and tiramisu for desert. The bread is delicious. It arrives in a nice basket with a small bowl of basil, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese dipping sauce. So, so good! The escargot/artichoke dish is rich! Two pieces of toasted bread are added to the side of the dish. This is a very rich appetizer. Highly recommended to share! The branzino is a delicate light white fish. It was on top of a creamy cauliflower puree and served with cut pea pods and mushrooms. Absolutely scrumptious! We finished off with the tiramisu which was light and creamy. The rum taste is superb. We split the appetizer, main dish and dinner. Everything was served split without an extra charge. The presentation was artistic and my experience was that it was my own dish. This dinner was divine!! Make your reservation early and enjoy. read more

5 star all the way!! Such a gem for Tucson!!!! Try the piccata or the soufflé! Can't recommend Vivace's higher it is truly the best! read more

It always delivers the best food, service and bubbly!!! The soufflé was the best! The bread and olive oil pesto sauce is fire!

Want to pay 5 times as much for a menu that looks like an over priced olive garden had a baby with a cheese cake factory then this is the place for you! Honestly, Ive been to nearly every nice resturant in town. I gotta say you can get better and more authentic Italian food elsewhere. They have the same menu as every other high end resturant in town its just more expensive probably to cover the owners property taxes. Nothing special or interesting. I was bored. The service was great though even though place looked was the cheesecake factories older cousin. read more

We went there (as we do every year) for my wife's birthday. We usually go once every couple of months but always for my wife's birthday. The hostess was extremely helpful and asked if we wanted a window seat by the courtyard? As we usually sit facing the south windows we said yes and she sat us a perfect table against the large courtyard window. Service and food was excellent as always. One of our favorites in Tucson area. read more

Lunch at Vivace was outstanding on Friday! The shrimp and crabcakes are awesome. And the service was the best - extremely personal and friendly! read more

Ordered the vegan bolognese and it was totally worth it. So thankful for this delicious meal and the vegan Parmesan to top it off. read more

Vivace - Vegan Bolognese - Plant based meat & mushroom Bolognese sauce. Penne pasta & vegan Parmesan cheese. - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My family came together for a meal to celebrate the season. This is the first time I can say that absolutely everything was wonderful! From the pre dinner drinks in the bar, to dessert, we were treated with amazing hospitality. The drinks were perfect. Do try the Vivace Vesper; it will delight. We shared an escargot appetizer, along with the Grilled Asparagus and Parma Prosciutto and Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways. Delicious. I had the Eggplant Lasagna (Pasta Free) right from the menu (not a special order) for my main course. So scrumptious. Never imagined a gluten sensitive person (such as myself) could have dined so wonderfully at an Italian restaurant. On top of everything else, we had a beautiful view of city lights. Thank you Vivace for a truly special experience. A truer rating would be 10 out of five. read more

Had lunch here on 12/6/23. We were at a round table with a group of nine. It's a nice place . Table was set nicely and had all the correct tableware setup befitting this upscale restaurant. I had the chicken Marsala with the vegetable pasta and wifey got the eggplant dish. Ordering and service were naturally excellent and all the food came out together. For me, the chicken portion was small and the sauce was ok but not really great. Wifey finished her eggplant which she, too, thought was good before admitting her fried eggplant is better. I would have to agree. In general everyone else seemed satisfied with their choices as plates were cleaned, no leftovers. Dessert menus were brought out after a suitable wait. Wifey had some sort of almond cookie thing with fruits and lots of whipped cream. She really liked that but she does like the sweet stuff. I had a plain cup of coffee, black, which was served in a full cup with saucer. It was just OK. A few others had some various other desserts and seemed happy with their choices. I will say where the entrees seemed a little small the desserts were quite large. Prices were reasonable, I guess, for this restaurant. Entrees in the $20s and desserts in the $10s. read more

Went here because they have a vegan bolognese on the menu for my spouse! I had the four cheese manicotti and it was fantastic. Service was a bit slow (compared to others around us in particular), but they were quite busy. Ambiance is classy, but I didn't feel out of place. read more

Vivace - Vegan bolognese - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Vivace has long been my favorite special occasion restaurant; it faded a bit before this, but last night sealed it. They were packed, but they always are during gem show. If I knew that well enough to make the reservation weeks in advance, they should have known it well enough to plan for it too. 1) One valet working, and self-parking was completely full. 2) Service was VERY slow, but worse, inattentive. Never checked back with tables after food was delivered or during long waits for food, did not give prices when explaining special, and not knowledgeable enough to even say what was in their Alfredo sauce (only asked to confirm no weird spin on it). 3) The special was delicious, but not as described. The "tender" chicken meatballs were tough, and loaded with filler. Pasta and rice were mush. I rarely give an expensive restaurant a second chance but I had with them (my previous favorite dish was underseasoned twice), but I'm breaking up with them now. read more