Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Marana

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1. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 53 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

2. Vivace Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(8874)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Foothills

Booked 66 times today

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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3. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1321)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Tucson

Booked 23 times today

REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.

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4. North Italia – Tucson

4.3

Awesome(5273)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Foothills

Booked 83 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

5. Maynards

4.5

Awesome(2373)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 23 times today

Nestled in the historic train depot, Maynards offers an authentic dining experience featuring locally-inspired dishes, an award-winning wine list, and hand-crafted cocktails. Market-driven and fueled by a passion for the Southwest, Maynards delights guests with ephemeral seasonal dishes that celebrate the harvests of the Sonoran Desert in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. Downtown Tucson’s Historic East End is both a destination and a hub for those seeking the heart of urban Tucson.

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6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tucson

4.7

Exceptional(2311)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Foothills

Booked 70 times today

Discover Fleming's in Tucson, conveniently located in Tucson Foothills on the corner of Campbell and Skyline, adjacent to the Embassy Suites at Paloma Village, where you'll find exceptional USDA Prime steaks, storied wines and stellar service. Whether you're marking a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply savoring a night out, our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio provide a memorable setting. Explore our Dinner Menu with seven different steak cuts, best-in-class seafood and innovative vegetarian options. Join us for lunch starting at 11AM on weekdays for flavorful sandwiches and salads or enjoy our Social Hour Menu Sunday through Thursday 4PM to 6PM with shareable bar bites and $9 handcrafted cocktails. Planning an event? Explore our Events & Catering Menu for a variety of options, both in our restaurant and off-site.

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7. The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

4.6

Exceptional(2976)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Foothills

Booked 31 times today

The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol is a neighborhood gem, as attested by numerous reviews. The restaurant is praised for its 'spirited Southwestern hospitality', 'remarkable menu featuring local ingredients', and 'wonderful old place with lots of character'. Reviewers consistently give high ratings for the food, service, and ambiance, with many calling it their 'go-to' for special occasions. The Grill is also known for its outstanding wine list, with over 800 selections.

8. The Cup Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(2134)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 22 times today

Recently awarded "Top 100 Neighborhood Gems in America" by OpenTable!Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited indoor seating and high demand for patio seating. During breakfast and lunch we do not accept reservations, *EXCEPT* on these holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.The Cup Café is a downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, inspired fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Café appeals to locals and visitors alike.Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable, and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-course entrees, classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.The Cup also proudly features homemade desserts, baked in-house, as well as a comfortable and expansive outdoor patio, full-service bar, unique signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections.Thank you!

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9. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Tucson

4.5

Awesome(3252)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Foothills

Booked 21 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

10. Cielos

4.2

Awesome(1310)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 8 times today

Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.

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Kathryn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My husband and I enjoyed a lovely lunch at Vivace. I have a couple of dietary restrictions and our waiter was so very helpful and understanding with making adjustments to my choices. Since I cannot tolerate canola oil, he made a salad dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar which was wonderful. He also assured me there was no canola oil in the entree I ordered and adjusted the ingredients as I requested. He made certain our meals met our expectations. We enjoyed the bread pudding which he kindly split for us. Thanks for a lovely birthday lunch!
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Vivace RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Foothills
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4.9
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Valerie
Tucson •400 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Culinary Dropout is a fun place with great food and service.
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Culinary Dropout - TucsonPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.4
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Cara
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We our from out of town and decided to try Flemings steakhouse, it did not disappoint, food and service were great, would highly recommend.
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Fleming's Steakhouse - TucsonPrice: Expensive• Steak• Foothills
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4.7
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Vicki
Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was not as good as it used to be. I asked for extra greens, and it looked way to sparse. The Calamari plate had more "other" things on it and less calamari. Service was great, ambience good, noise level reasonable. Not as happy about the place as i used to be.
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North Italia – TucsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Foothills
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4.3
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Kathleen
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
We truly enjoyed this meal!! The pizza was delicious. You must pair the brussel sprout appetizer with the potato and pecorino pizza...literally the best combination. We love the different spaces offered and look forward to another visit next time in town!
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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Tucson
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4.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2. Vivace Restaurant

3. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4. North Italia – Tucson

5. Maynards

6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tucson

7. The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

8. The Cup Cafe

9. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Tucson

10. Cielos

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