Tucson
Caruso's

Caruso's

Eat Local in Tucson

4.2 2,124 Google reviews

+1 520 624 57 65434 N 4th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85705 · Historic Fourth Avenue

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Where to find them

434 N 4th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85705

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About

Caruso's was started in the 1930s by Nicasio (Caruso) The restaurant interior layout, its patio, and most of its food preparation methods were developed by the senior Zagona, although inevitably some changes have been made throughout the years. We now have more efficient equipment, of course, but the techniques for making our pasta (for ravioli, lasagna, manicotti, and cannelloni) and our homemade sauces are basically the same. The heart of the place is the "big copper pot," visible from the main dining room. This pot has contained all the Caruso sauce served since our first days in Tucson. We trust that you will find the sauce from this pot and everything else at Caruso's as good as it was when served by the master chef, "Caruso" himself.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Wednesday
5 to 9 PM
Thursday
5 to 8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5 to 9 PM

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