Vivace Restaurant

Very nice restaurant. Friendly waitress. Bartender saw us standing behind a crowded bar and he personally walked up to my husband and I and took our order. His drinks were 100% well made and served! Dinner was delicious as well as dessert! We got the meatballs Alfredo, penne sausage for dinner. We tried all the desserts and they were all tasty. The wine selection was excellent and the waitress recommend a wonderful Italian red wine! Highly recommend when visiting Tucson

Very nice restaurant. Friendly waitress. Bartender saw us standing behind a crowded bar and he personally walked up to my husband and I and took our order. His drinks were 100% well made and served! Dinner was delicious as well as dessert! We got the meatballs Alfredo, penne sausage for dinner. We tried all the desserts and they were all tasty. The wine selection was excellent and the waitress recommend a wonderful Italian red wine! Highly recommend when visiting Tucson

What a shame I’m limited to 5 stars. Marco and his team should be given every star in the nights sky. With a one night layover before a long haul flight in the morning we chose to stay at Regala SkyCity for its convenient location to the airport. I would honestly come back again and again just for the food experience we had in the evening. I was keen for something my body would appreciate and I found the 4 course Wellness set menu with a detox juice for $350HKD plus 10% service charge. The menu was Detox juice Cucumber, apple, mint, lime and ginger beer Such a refreshing blend of ingredients, so enjoyable that a glass of wine afterwards would just spoil any evening. If all non alcoholic juices tasted as wonderful the wineries and breweries would be feeling nervous. Appetiser Beetroot, chickpea, orange, walnut and rocket salad. This was without a doubt the prettiest salad I have ever seen never mind tasted. The freshness of ingredients was only exceeded by the lightness and tantalising dance of flavours. Each segment of orange identical in size, carefully peeled to enhance the sweeetness and artistically positioned within the generous cubes of soft yet firm beetroot. The chickpeas were plentiful though not too much and their nuttiness complemented the generous smattering of walnut pieces. As an appetiser the portion could have been mistaken for a main meal - more than I needed / should have had but too delicious to leave unfinished. Soup Andalusian Gazpacho I’ve never eaten gazpacho previously, aways expecting that a cold soup would be unpalatable and simply off. How incredibly wrong I have been my entire life. If all gazpachos are half the medley of flavours of Chef Marco’s then sign me up for a lifetime of this liquid gold. The striking balance of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic and whatever other magical ingredients were added along the way, this surprising dish boasts benefits of weight loss. I see a new diet trend emerging and it might just be one to live by. Entree Grilled tuna fish with tomato, cucumber, green pepper and red onion salad with tzatziki sauce What the menu fails to mention (aside from the stunning presentation) is that unlike most restaurants that charge additional fees for any sides at all - think protein only and you pay ++ for anything else, this cooked to a pink-so-blush tuna steak invites a baby carrot, a piece of char grilled zucchini and eggplant and a baby corn spear to share the plate. The salad is reminiscent of a salsa verde and rests under the carefully sliced pieces of Tuna, allowing it to sit as proud as it rightly should while the elegant smear of just the right amount of tzatziki ties all of the flavours together. Dessert Low fat Greek yogurt with honey, lychees, raspberry and dark chocolate By now I was certain I had read the price incorrectly and despite being sober as a judge I had advised our waitresses that this was, without a shadow of a doubt, the greatest meal I had ever had in my 43 years of life. As a foodie and having tasted some amazing things I do not make this call lightly or haphazardly and dessert hit the home run of four from four perfect courses. I couldn’t want for anything. The lightness of the yogurt and fruit cut through the dark chocolate bitterness with ease and it was almost too pretty to eat. We couldn’t help but applaud Chef Marco when we came personally to our table. A far cry from the cantankerous nature chefs are often known for, Marco’s friendliness, personality and warmth mirrors his food. His passion to bring exquisite flavour to food for wellness is to be admired and please, please let chefs around the world copy the brilliance of this man.

What a shame I’m limited to 5 stars. Marco and his team should be given every star in the nights sky. With a one night layover before a long haul flight in the morning we chose to stay at Regala SkyCity for its convenient location to the airport. I would honestly come back again and again just for the food experience we had in the evening. I was keen for something my body would appreciate and I found the 4 course Wellness set menu with a detox juice for $350HKD plus 10% service charge. The menu was Detox juice Cucumber, apple, mint, lime and ginger beer Such a refreshing blend of ingredients, so enjoyable that a glass of wine afterwards would just spoil any evening. If all non alcoholic juices tasted as wonderful the wineries and breweries would be feeling nervous. Appetiser Beetroot, chickpea, orange, walnut and rocket salad. This was without a doubt the prettiest salad I have ever seen never mind tasted. The freshness of ingredients was only exceeded by the lightness and tantalising dance of flavours. Each segment of orange identical in size, carefully peeled to enhance the sweeetness and artistically positioned within the generous cubes of soft yet firm beetroot. The chickpeas were plentiful though not too much and their nuttiness complemented the generous smattering of walnut pieces. As an appetiser the portion could have been mistaken for a main meal - more than I needed / should have had but too delicious to leave unfinished. Soup Andalusian Gazpacho I’ve never eaten gazpacho previously, aways expecting that a cold soup would be unpalatable and simply off. How incredibly wrong I have been my entire life. If all gazpachos are half the medley of flavours of Chef Marco’s then sign me up for a lifetime of this liquid gold. The striking balance of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic and whatever other magical ingredients were added along the way, this surprising dish boasts benefits of weight loss. I see a new diet trend emerging and it might just be one to live by. Entree Grilled tuna fish with tomato, cucumber, green pepper and red onion salad with tzatziki sauce What the menu fails to mention (aside from the stunning presentation) is that unlike most restaurants that charge additional fees for any sides at all - think protein only and you pay ++ for anything else, this cooked to a pink-so-blush tuna steak invites a baby carrot, a piece of char grilled zucchini and eggplant and a baby corn spear to share the plate. The salad is reminiscent of a salsa verde and rests under the carefully sliced pieces of Tuna, allowing it to sit as proud as it rightly should while the elegant smear of just the right amount of tzatziki ties all of the flavours together. Dessert Low fat Greek yogurt with honey, lychees, raspberry and dark chocolate By now I was certain I had read the price incorrectly and despite being sober as a judge I had advised our waitresses that this was, without a shadow of a doubt, the greatest meal I had ever had in my 43 years of life. As a foodie and having tasted some amazing things I do not make this call lightly or haphazardly and dessert hit the home run of four from four perfect courses. I couldn’t want for anything. The lightness of the yogurt and fruit cut through the dark chocolate bitterness with ease and it was almost too pretty to eat. We couldn’t help but applaud Chef Marco when we came personally to our table. A far cry from the cantankerous nature chefs are often known for, Marco’s friendliness, personality and warmth mirrors his food. His passion to bring exquisite flavour to food for wellness is to be admired and please, please let chefs around the world copy the brilliance of this man.

6 stars!!!! 2nd visit and I just can’t get over how good the food is. Hands down best restaurant in Tucson. Service is fantastic and friendly. Atmosphere is incredible, feels like you are actually in a Tuscan Village. Strongly Recommend.

6 stars!!!! 2nd visit and I just can’t get over how good the food is. Hands down best restaurant in Tucson. Service is fantastic and friendly. Atmosphere is incredible, feels like you are actually in a Tuscan Village. Strongly Recommend.

Absolutely phenomenal. Best Italian I’ve had in Arizona. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is chefs kiss. Very pleasantly surprised. Have gone twice already for business dinners and they all were super impressed. My favorite is the penne sausage and I was hesitant because I don’t eat or even like sausage but I’m obsessed. The bread and green sauce they give is amazing. Everything was so good. Highly recommend!

Absolutely phenomenal. Best Italian I’ve had in Arizona. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is chefs kiss. Very pleasantly surprised. Have gone twice already for business dinners and they all were super impressed. My favorite is the penne sausage and I was hesitant because I don’t eat or even like sausage but I’m obsessed. The bread and green sauce they give is amazing. Everything was so good. Highly recommend!

My wife and I were celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent and delicious. Kevan was our server. She was very attentive and professional. The rest of the staff was very helpful and polite. Highly recommended. And ask for Kevan for your server. You will not be disappointed.

My wife and I were celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent and delicious. Kevan was our server. She was very attentive and professional. The rest of the staff was very helpful and polite. Highly recommended. And ask for Kevan for your server. You will not be disappointed.

This is one of the most romantic places to eat in AZ let alone Tucson. Service is outstanding and the food here is never a miss. Perfectly cooked steaks and seafoods along with a varity of pasta dishes are offered on the menu. Desserts were out of the world and even the coffee here tastes better. If you live in Tucson or come here to visit, this is a must place for a date, or any other memorable occasion.

This is one of the most romantic places to eat in AZ let alone Tucson. Service is outstanding and the food here is never a miss. Perfectly cooked steaks and seafoods along with a varity of pasta dishes are offered on the menu. Desserts were out of the world and even the coffee here tastes better. If you live in Tucson or come here to visit, this is a must place for a date, or any other memorable occasion.

Consistently good Italian Fare and service and a nice ambiance make Vivace a good choice for a date night or nice dinner/lunch with friends. I wouldn't bring small children or wear shorts. They have a charming courtyard as well. There are few gluten-free options available; however those I've tried have been very nice. My companions have enjoyed their regular meals as well -- especially the seafood offerings.

Consistently good Italian Fare and service and a nice ambiance make Vivace a good choice for a date night or nice dinner/lunch with friends. I wouldn't bring small children or wear shorts. They have a charming courtyard as well. There are few gluten-free options available; however those I've tried have been very nice. My companions have enjoyed their regular meals as well -- especially the seafood offerings.