GAVI: This family style tratorria restaurant with an exhibition kitchen that serves genuine Italian food prepared fresh to the order ~ personally created with signature sauce recipes by the owner Gaetano Vittoriano Colaleo. Born in Bari, Italy, the name GAVI originated since birth from a combination of the first and middle name. 7865 E. Broadway 290-8380, 6960 E. Sunrise 615-1900, Tucson www.gaviitalianfood.com
LAROCCA'S: 5689 N. Swan, Tucson 299-4301 The Larocca family takes justifiable pride in its family tradition. Most of our food is heart healthy. All items are prepared fresh, from the homemade bread, salad dressings, pastas & pizzas to the elegant desserts. On any given night, you will have a variety of specials to choose from, in addition to our mouth watering menu. And to insure that your evening is a successful one, you could be greeted by any member of the Larocca family. www.laroccasitalian.com
MACARONI GRILL: 5100 E. Broadway, Tucson 790-0177
MAMA LOUISA'S: 2041 S. Craycroft, Tucson 790-4702 Since 1956, Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant in Tucson, Arizona has been serving the best in homemade Italian cuisine. It is regarded among one of the best restaurants in Tucson. http://emol.org/mamalouisas/
OLIVE GARDEN: 5410 E. Broadway 790-5787, 300 W. Wetmore 292-1077
TRATTORIA PINA: 5541 N. Swan, Tucson 577-6992 Nestled in the CatalinaFoothills, Trattoria Pina ItalianRestaurant is a hidden treasure that offers superb Italian food: including veal, fresh seafood, a large variety of pastas, salads, and gourmet pizzas in a wood burning oven. www.trattoriapina.com