CHEF MASSIMO TENINO’S AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT
Located at the base of the Catalina Mountains, Tavolino is the premier destination for an authentic Italian dining experience. The elegant atmosphere and traditional recipes have made it a local favorite since 2003.
Wood-fired pizzas & meats alongside handmade pastas & other Northern Italian fare in stylish digs.
Patrick Dunlop
We absolutely love this place! Process are reasonable, pasta is fresh made that day, for Temecula and they will pair your wine to the meal! Their table bread and oil is fantastic! They were very accommodating, especially with our infant, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We will definitely be back and have yet to find a dish we wouldn’t order again.
… moreSteve
LOVE this place! The food/service/and ambiance were all fantastic. Our server (Hailey) was super helpful and attentive — supremely skilled in getting us the best choices from a well rounded menu. Think “porridge” in terms of the perfect amount of interaction — not too much, and certainly not to little = just right! The Calamari appetizer was delicious and the Bread was out of this world yummy! Our meals were delightful — we’ll definitely go back for more….thanks again Hailey — nicely done!
… moreJ P
We enjoyed a yummy dinner.
The short ribs are a must.
The cheese board with wine was a great value.
The pizza is wood fired.
The atmosphere is upscale.
Although most of Tucson is casual, this is a place you can dress up for.
… moreAracely Gonzalez
Calamari were fine, we also ordered grilled octopus, it was different that we usually get but it was good. Pizza was delicious. My favorite was the New York steak. Good prices on wine bottles for Wednesday special. We have a great time on my birthday. Excellent service as well.
… moreElena Garcia
Absolutely beautiful and wonderful food. The taste of familia and Italian traditions! We will return soon. Tutto era delizioso
… moreTousar Mohammed
Pretty disappointing dinner. Calamari was really chewy. Wife ordered Salmon that was too salty. I’m not sure what kind of excuse for ice cream they are serving either. Short ribs were good but nothing amusing. Staff were nice. Service was good no complaints there.
… moreAdam Lovato
My visit to Tavolino Italian Restaurant was outstanding. The pizza was excellent, with a perfectly crispy crust and fresh toppings. The Panini was delicious, with toasted bread and flavorful fillings. The Old Fashioned, expertly crafted by Edward the bartender, was perfectly balanced. The service was phenomenal, and Edward’s friendly demeanor made the experience even better. Tavolino is a must-visit for anyone seeking great food and exceptional service.
… morexlxfjh
If you don’t order an appetizer, they’ll probably offer you a “cup” of chicken vegetable soup, which on arrival appeared to be closer to two cups in volume. It was also the saltiest soup I recall having in a restaurant, overwhelming the other flavors.
The breadsticks were also quite salty, though fluffy and chewy, and therefore hard to resist. When we finished the first plate of them, they brought another, unprompted.
My main order was good, though it included toasted bread in the salad.
The water did not taste good.
… moreJohn Beurskens
First, ordered a chianti classico riserva. It wasn’t riserva( a higher quality). For a $75 bottle of wine it was watery and no tasting characteristics of even a below average wine, horribly overpriced. Ordered the tavolio salad with a barely discernable vinegar and oil too. More a water dressing. Ordered rigatoni funghi. Funghi = mushroom, mushroom sauce. Barely discernible taste, again, watery sauce. Must have heated it in 1 1/2 minutes, no blending of flavors whatsoever. Seems Tavolino ( formerly a higher quality and consistent quality in past years). Must be focused on profit , definitely not quality!
… moreWyatt Kanyer
We had an early dinner at Tavolino on a Friday night, and what a great experience it was! We sat on the patio (which, we learned, is dog-friendly) and had the caesar salad, eggplant parm starter, chickpea fries (light, fluffy, crispy) and squid ink pasta. Everything was exactly what we needed and wanted. The server was also a gem – so kind and helpful, and oriented us to the menu and wine list. So lovely!
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