Vivace Restaurant

4.9

8807 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Vivace Restaurant

4.9

$31 to $50

Italian

Foothills

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for fine wines

Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list. Choose from a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta and main plates such as crab filled breaded chicken breast or grilled fresh salmon and rock shrimp. Relaxed inside and patio dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Phone number
(520) 795-7221
Website
http://www.vivacetucson.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniel D. Scordato
Private party facilities
Personal. Professional. Private.Vivace Restaurant is now proud to provide private dining services for large groups of up to 50 guests. Our new location - nestled in the beautiful Catalina Mountains - offers a spacious, comfortable and inviting private dining area. Enjoy the same award winning cuisine and professional service our restaurant has built its reputation on, in an elegant and private setting that is completely customizable and tailored to your party's needs.

Location
6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718
Neighborhood
Foothills
Cross street
Campbell and Skyline
Parking details
Free self-parking in the immediate area<br />Complimentary valet.
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways$14.95
half with fresh tomato & basil oil, half over roasted beets with pistachio vinaigrette over an arugula garnish
Spinach and Cheese Souffle$13.50
Baked with parmigiano cream sauce
Grilled Asparagus & Parma Prosciutto$13.50
over mixed greens with balsamic vinegar & light shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano
Antipasto
marinated artichoke hearts, Prosciutto ham, roasted red peppers, herb goat cheese mouse, grilled asparagus, marinated olives, sautéed spinach & garlic toast
- For Two$16.50
Escargot and Artichokes$13.50
baked in gorgonzola cheese - garlic butter
Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms$13.50
with mushrooms, shallots, breadcrumbs and Parmigiano cheese stuffing. Lemon oil garnish
Soup of the Day
Available for dinner service. The soup changes on a daily basis
- Market
Shrimp and Crab Cakes$16.50
with asparagus aioli and arugula

Salads

Pear and Walnut Salad$9.95
butter lettuce with Gorgonzola crumbles & walnut vinaigrette with Alfonso Oil
Caesar Salad (Little Gem Lettuce)$8.95
tossed with traditional Caesar dressing, garlic croutons & light shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano
Mixed Greens$6.95
Vinaigrette, crispy potato sticks, and romano cheese
Spinach Salad$7.95
with crispy prosciutto, roasted pine nuts, Romano cheese and port wine dressing

Pasta

Penne with Sausage$19.50
roasted red peppers & tomato sauce, baked with fontina cheese
Seafood Lasagnette$24.95
handmade pasta with both seafood & spinach fillings. Fresh tomato-basil broth
Linguini with Grilled Ora King Salmon$24.50
sauteed red onion, kalamta olives, capers and tomatoes tossed with basil oil
Chicken Meatballs with Capellini$18.50
delicate meatballs in tomato sauce over angel hair pasta
Seafood Soup$25.95
scallops, shrimp, rock shrimp and salmon in a red-pepper-tomato broth, served over fettuccine
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto$20.95
Asparagus and Parmigiano cheese Risotto, topped with grilled chicken and touch of demi glace
Four Cheese Manicotti$18.95
handmade pasta, filled with Ricotta, Fontina, Pecorino Romano & Parmigiano cheese. Tomato - mushroom sauce

Main Plates‎

Grilled Chicken with Eggplant & Mushroom$21.95
Red Bird Farms Chicken with grilled eggplant, Portabella mushrooms, balsamic reduction with vegetable pasta
Veal Marsala$31.95
thin‎ slices of veal (shell loin cut) sautéed in mushroom Marsala wine sauce with vegetable pasta on side
Pork Parmigiano$23.95
breaded pork tenderloin with tomato, light demi glace sauce, basked with fontina cheese with vegetable pasta
Roasted Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing$29.95
five U-12 size Guaymas shrimp served in a very light lemon sauce with vegetable rice
Grilled New Zealand Ora King Salmon (Most Natural Farm Raised Salmon Available) and Rock Shrimp$29.95
served with lemon-butter sauce over sautéed spinach
Crab Filled Breaded Chicken Breast$23.95
demi glace cream sauce with vegetable rice
USDA Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin$39.75
marsala wine sauce & grilled asparagus with garlic potato purée
Barrel Cut Rib Eye (8 Ounce Center Cut)$40.95
Porcini mushroom rub rib eye, pan seared with black truffle Madeira demi glace over sautéed spinach and creamy polenta
Osso Buco$46.95
veal shanks in a vegetable - tomato sauce over rice
Stuffed Pork Chop$25.95
center cut pork chop, breaded with spinach-Fontina cheese filling & Marsala wine sauce with garlic potato puree
Fish of the Day
Please ask server for type of fish and the preparation
- Market

What 8,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
Tucson
Best Value
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Great for fine wines
Tucson
Romantic
Tucson
Great for scenic views
Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Most Booked
Tucson
Best Overall
Tucson
Best Food
Tucson
Best Ambiance
Tucson
Best Value
Tucson
Great for fine wines
Tucson
Romantic
Tucson
Great for scenic views
Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vivace Restaurant in Tucson offers a "fine dining experience" with "excellent" food and service. The menu features standout dishes like Prime Fillet Mignon meatballs and eggplant lasagna. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. Consistently praised for "great portions" and a diverse wine list.

8,807 Reviews

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Alice
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience dining at Vivace tonight--seeing the sunset, enjoying our choices from the menu. It was relaxing and tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a while since we have been to Vivace. (5 months). Vivace truly stands way above surrounding Restaurants. Everyone is just a joy that works there. Everyone is professional hardworking people. The service is amazing. Everyone seems to know what they are doing and the expectations the Restaurant wants from them. Very well trained. The food is AMAzing. I was telling my husband tonight Vivace is consistent. Service is top notch. The food is top-notch. Everything is priced reasonable for what you’re ordering It’s such a pleasure to go to a restaurant where everybody is doing your job and watching the customer to have a good experience that just doesn’t happen anymore except at Vivace
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Marysia
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The freshness and quality of our food was wonderful.
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Kevin
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time visiting Vivace, the food and service were amazing. I got the crab stuffed chicken and my partner got the seared scallop fettucine, both were delicious. Our server was also very attentive and made sure we had a good night!
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Nancy
Tucson
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were so good!! The best in Tucson. The views are beautiful too.
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Anita
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was phenomenal. Of course the restaurant is beautiful and we appreciated a table that looked out over the city which enhanced the experience. The food was delicious. Nothing exotic but welled prepared and top quality. We hosted friends as a thank you for being good neighbors and friends. We couldn’t have picked a better venue to express our appreciation to them. Great evening.
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Bruce
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The seafood at Vivace is some of the best anywhere. Don't miss their crab & shrimp cakes. The scallop fettuccine was awesome.
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Matthew
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Great place for our office Christmas party.
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Daniel
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had high expectations as my girlfriend had talked up her past dinners with family and friends. Booked a reservation in advance for our anniversary and we were quickly seated at a table. Our server stopped by the table and did not introduce himself or provide any friendly greeting. We were surprised and that he didn’t ask anything at all and seemed cold. Didn’t ruin the night or anything and we are very easy going diners. Never knew his name for the 1.5 hours we were there until I saw it on the check. He kindly gave us a desert on the house apologizing for rushing us. We thanked him kindly and tipped. Ambiance is darker but could use table lights to help create more of an intimate setting. What was the most surprising was how loud it was from the other patrons. Just expected it to be a little bit more of a finer dining experience. Overall pretty good food, but even my girlfriend said it was subpar to her other experiences here.
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NirajK
Phoenix
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian restaurant in Tucson. Dan and his staff do an excellent job both with food and service.
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FAQs

Vivace Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 795-7221.

Vivace Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 8807 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Vivace Restaurant

4.9

$31 to $50

Italian

Foothills

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718

Additional information

Cross street
Campbell and Skyline
Neighborhood
Foothills
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free self-parking in the immediate area<br />Complimentary valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel D. Scordato
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vivacetucson.com/
Phone number
(520) 795-7221
Private party facilities
Personal. Professional. Private.Vivace Restaurant is now proud to provide private dining services for large groups of up to 50 guests. Our new location - nestled in the beautiful Catalina Mountains - offers a spacious, comfortable and inviting private dining area. Enjoy the same award winning cuisine and professional service our restaurant has built its reputation on, in an elegant and private setting that is completely customizable and tailored to your party's needs.

Vivace Restaurant

Vivace Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Spinach Salad

Crème Brûlée

Four Cheese Manicotti

First Courses

Fresh Burrata Served Two Ways$14.95

Spinach and Cheese Souffle$13.50

Grilled Asparagus & Parma Prosciutto$13.50

Antipasto

Escargot and Artichokes$13.50

Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms$13.50

Soup of the Day

Shrimp and Crab Cakes$16.50

Salads

Pear and Walnut Salad$9.95

Caesar Salad (Little Gem Lettuce)$8.95

Mixed Greens$6.95

Spinach Salad$7.95

Pasta

Penne with Sausage$19.50

Seafood Lasagnette$24.95

Linguini with Grilled Ora King Salmon$24.50

Chicken Meatballs with Capellini$18.50

Seafood Soup$25.95

Chicken and Asparagus Risotto$20.95

Four Cheese Manicotti$18.95

Main Plates‎

Grilled Chicken with Eggplant & Mushroom$21.95

Veal Marsala$31.95

Pork Parmigiano$23.95

Roasted Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing$29.95

Grilled New Zealand Ora King Salmon (Most Natural Farm Raised Salmon Available) and Rock Shrimp$29.95

Crab Filled Breaded Chicken Breast$23.95

USDA Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin$39.75

Barrel Cut Rib Eye (8 Ounce Center Cut)$40.95

Osso Buco$46.95

Stuffed Pork Chop$25.95

Fish of the Day

Overall ratings and reviews

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Vivace Restaurant

Make a reservation

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