Vivace Restaurant

4.9

8943 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

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.

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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

Featured in

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 8,943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

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Vivace Restaurant in Tucson offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food" and a "spectacular view" of city lights. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "generous portions" at reasonable prices. The romantic atmosphere and "attentive staff" make it ideal for special occasions, consistently delivering "outstanding" dining experiences.

8,943 Reviews

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Christina
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vivace is an elegant restaurant and an excellent place to celebrate special occasions. We went for our wedding anniversary and we requested a view by the window overlooking the city and that is exactly what we got! The food was good.
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diane
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got first sitting at 4pm so had an ideal corner window location. Service and server Charlene was attentive and personable. Food was off the charts starting w warm bread and a wonderful basil/oil/garlic/pinenut drizzle. Pear salad with gorgonzola was perfectly portioned for a split between two people. I had very high priced Veal Piccata, excellent food but $46 which I found oddly high compared to some of the fancier entrees. It was a special occasion for my spouses birthday which was acknowledged by several servers. Water was refilled and Charlene kept us updated on timeframe of courses. We especially liked that we were able to order 1/2 bottle of wine. The birthday boy had Scallops over linguini. We both cleaned our plate and found the taste and portions of food truly wonderful. Bill ended up $166 w tip for two seniors. We usually did The Keg for birthdays but recently the service and noise level has kept us away. For relatively similar prices, we are so happy to have had such a “perfect” experience and would highly recommend.
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Steve
Las Vegas
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been frequenting Vivace since they opened, and we live in Las Vegas! Love Daniel’s hospitality and his menu, staff, and chef. Truly an awesome experience each time we visit. Grew up going to his dad’s place as well. Never had anything other than fantastic food and service.
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John
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken Marsala was great! Also loved the fish of the day. Finished with the fig gelato. Will definitely return.
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Bob
Phoenix
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great waitstaff, satisfactory wine list if you stick to the back page of the menu. There might be a separate bottle list, I think there's a few Brunello's listed. Been a repeat customer for years. David is a superb server & easily enhances the food experience, you won't be disappointed. Now it's not Yountville's Bistro Jeanty or Don Giovanni in Napa but it's a close second contender and you can avoid the 13 hour drive that I was doing regularly when my kid went to school in San Luis Obispo
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Daniel
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have yet to have a poor experience at Vivaci’s. I tell everyone the same thing, you have got to try the stuffed pork chop. It will change your life.
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Jeff
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, outstanding atmosphere.. Always a treat.
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David
Tucson
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Our favorite restaurant and always go on special occasions.
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Gloria
VIP
Orange County
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed lunch at this wonderful restaurant...the Best in Tucson! The grilled chicken salad is always a good choice. The fresh, warm bread with the pesto is a classic starter. Branzino, which was a special on the menu, is superb!! Felix, our waiter, is definitely the best!! Great dining experience!!
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Sarah
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was delicious— spinach cheese soufflé for one and stuffed portabellos for the other. nice view, quiet dining room, and pleasant service.
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Vivace Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 795-7221.

Vivace Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 8943 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 59 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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

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