Tavolino
As close to an authentic Italian trattoria you'll find in Tucson is tucked in the Plaza Colonial shopping center in the Catalina Foothills. Savor one of the housemade pastas, such as the orecchiette alla barese, or a seasonal ravioli. All breads and pizzas come hot from the wood-burning oven. The porchetta or half chicken is slow-roasted in the same oven, and infused with plenty of fragrant rosemary and garlic. An extensive wine list features selections from the old country, including those from the family winery in Piemonte, Pietro Rinaldi, run by Chef Massimo Tenino's brother Paolo. A good number of them are available by the glass. Happy hour is a bargain, as glasses of wine and hand-tossed pizzas are offered in the $5-$6 range in the bar. If you're interested in a quiet evening, take note: The place can get loud on Fridays from 4–7pm, when the restaurant hosts live music.
As close to an authentic Italian trattoria you'll find in Tucson is tucked in the Plaza Colonial shopping center in the Catalina Foothills. Savor one of the housemade pastas, such as the orecchiette alla barese, or a seasonal ravioli. All breads and pizzas come hot from the wood-burning oven. The porchetta or half chicken is slow-roasted in the same oven, and infused with plenty of fragrant rosemary and garlic. An extensive wine list features selections from the old country, including those from the family winery in Piemonte, Pietro Rinaldi, run by Chef Massimo Tenino's brother Paolo. A good number of them are available by the glass. Happy hour is a bargain, as glasses of wine and hand-tossed pizzas are offered in the $5-$6 range in the bar. If you're interested in a quiet evening, take note: The place can get loud on Fridays from 4–7pm, when the restaurant hosts live music.
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