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Caruso’s was started in the 1930s by Nicasio (Caruso) The restaurant interior layout, its patio, and most of its food preparation methods were developed by the senior Zagona, although inevitably some changes have been made throughout the years. We now have more efficient equipment, of course, but the techniques for making our pasta (for ravioli, lasagna, manicotti, and cannelloni) and our homemade sauces are basically the same. The heart of the place is the big copper pot, visible from the main dining room. This pot has contained all the Caruso sauce served since our first days in Tucson. We trust that you will find the sauce from this pot and everything else at Caruso’s as good as it was when served by the master chef, Caruso himself.
Quaint Italian eatery known for its 4th-generation owners & unlimited garlic bread.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 434 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: (520) 624-5765
Website: https://carusositalian.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Frongner 1
Ordered lasagna, scampi, caruso special pizza, meatballs,alfredo and spumoni. The food was very mediocre. Pizza was equal to digornio. The Alfredo was just cream no cheese at all. The meatballs were very good, lasagna was good. The scampi was the worst I’ve ever had, sauce was thin watery not much flavor. The spumoni was very good. Atmosphere is 10/10, the back yard is super pretty, service is good too. Overall food wise, olive garden is better not gonna lie.
… moreMike Morgan
My wife and I decide to have dinner here after years. Our server was fantastic, the food was just ok. I got the ravioli with Alfredo, my wife got the penne with meat sauce. Both felt dishes came out of the 80s and again we felt with their other places here in town for $30 a plate that we could go to and get better food. Not bad, not great.
… moreamber sam
We have been coming here for years now. Every time we come, the food is always the same. Hot tasty and delicious i would strongly recommend their pizza and salad. They make their own salad dressing.That has a very distinct flavor very good to dip with the garlic bread they give you.
… moreJoann Adams
Shrimp scampi was very good and others with me said the ravioli was wonderful. We sat outdoors and the seating includes both covered and not covered tables. Beautiful patio adds so much to the atmosphere! Indoor seating looks really nice, as well.
… moreJim Eves
Caruso’s has been a family favorite for over 30 years. I’ve never had a bad meal there and the service has always been top notch. The food is always great. I’ve had almost everything on the menu and I’ve never been disappointed. I forgot to take a picture of the food before I cleaned off the plate, it’s just that good! You will not be disappointed!
… moreMorgan Barreda
I haven’t eaten here in 10 years and whenever I did it was always take out, never a true dinning experience or really paying attention to the flavor.
I came for my birthday dinner and was so happy we came in. Wow was it better than I remember! The service was great as well. We ordered salad and cheese bread with a side of Alfredo sauce. I have never had an Alfredo sauce the way they make it but wow was it amazing! Next time I will order the fettuccine Alfredo not just the side sauce. We also had the seafood pasta , stuffed shells with chicken parm and they were all amazing. You can tell everything is hand made with love and the reason they have survived and stayed open since 1942 do not hesitate to try this wonderful restaurant. The desserts were amazing as well!
… moreI came for my birthday dinner and was so happy we came in. Wow was it better than I remember! The service was great as well. We ordered salad and cheese bread with a side of Alfredo sauce. I have never had an Alfredo sauce the way they make it but wow was it amazing! Next time I will order the fettuccine Alfredo not just the side sauce. We also had the seafood pasta , stuffed shells with chicken parm and they were all amazing. You can tell everything is hand made with love and the reason they have survived and stayed open since 1942 do not hesitate to try this wonderful restaurant. The desserts were amazing as well!
Scott Weible
Caruso’s food is superb. But you have to be willing to wait for it … ours took 50 minutes from the time we ordered until all five if were served.
I think, however, this is intentional. People seem to come there with large, noisy, families for family style meals … and they, probably, expect to drink wine and chat while the food is prepared.
We did not drink, and we had a fairly short time to eat as we had tickets for a downtown Tucson concert at the Fox Theatre. We made it, in part because I finally searched for our waiter and let him know we needed our food — we had 15 minutes to eat when we finally got our food.
So ‘fast’ … or even ‘prompt’ food this is not. But it is a great place for a long, relaxed, family dinner.
Of course, if families who allow their children to run amuck bothers you, it would be better to ask for a seat inside (not in the garden).
… moreI think, however, this is intentional. People seem to come there with large, noisy, families for family style meals … and they, probably, expect to drink wine and chat while the food is prepared.
We did not drink, and we had a fairly short time to eat as we had tickets for a downtown Tucson concert at the Fox Theatre. We made it, in part because I finally searched for our waiter and let him know we needed our food — we had 15 minutes to eat when we finally got our food.
So ‘fast’ … or even ‘prompt’ food this is not. But it is a great place for a long, relaxed, family dinner.
Of course, if families who allow their children to run amuck bothers you, it would be better to ask for a seat inside (not in the garden).
Noreen King-Torowicz
Place has been a fixture of Downtown Tucson for decades and its street sign is truly a relic of a bygone era. They have outlasted many other Italian restaurants in The Old Pueblo and for good reason, all of their authentic fare is near perfection and the design on the interior is truly unique and welcoming. Definitely recommend Caruso”s to any visitors that you know!
… moreTim Martin
This is one of the best Italian food places in Tucson, if you haven’t eating here, you are missing out.
… moreAmanda Mason
Went on Father’s Day and it wasn’t incredibly busy. I ordered the shrimp scampi and was disappointed at the serving size especially for 29 dollars. I asked the waitress for more pasta or something and the beautiful, sweet, queen gave me an extra side of pasta w sauce. Atmosphere was okay, service was perfect, but the value is not it so I will not be going back. The pictures show the amount of food served after I took my 5 pieces of rubbery shrimp off the top plate they use to cover most of the bottom plate to look like there’s more food.
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