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1. 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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2. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(1321)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Tucson
Booked 26 times today
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown has a fantastic reputation for its ambiance. Reviewers frequently highlight the 'engaging ambience', 'unique atmosphere', and 'casual, comfortable, and attractive' vibe. It's perfect for conversation, with 'rapid service' and 'friendly staff' adding to the romantic atmosphere. Plus, the outdoor dining options offer a lovely, relaxed setting.
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3. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
4.1
Excellent(700)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 13 times today
UPDATE: HUB is currently operating out of PLAYGROUND until early fall 2024Located on historic Congress Street in Tucson, HUB is right in the heart of all the excitement that downtown has to offer. Our dining room gives warm romantic vibes, while our patio comes to life with the greenery, and night life. With our locally sourced ingredients, we’ve created an elevated American cuisine while embracing the taste of the southwest. Make sure you leave room for our famous homemade ice cream with flavors such as Bourbon Almond Brittle and Oatmeal Cookie Dough. We’re also proud to offer our dine-in guests complimentary valet or self parking for 2 hours. This service is offered at The AC Hotel, located directly behind HUB. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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4. 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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5. Le Rendez-vous Bistro & Restaurant Francais
4.7
Exceptional(2693)
Price: Expensive
• French • Foothills
Booked 18 times today
This is the perfect place for an impressive business engagement or a romantic interlude. A distinguished wine Cellar and exquisite desserts promise a memorable dining experience. Now offering a bistro fare lunch.
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6. Cielos
4.2
Awesome(1310)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 13 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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7. Nook - Tucson
4.8
Exceptional(293)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 3 times today
Enjoy exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere at Nook. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying a delicious meal while catching up with old acquaintances over lunch. Nook is located just south of the Prima County Public Library on East Congress Street. It opened in 2015 and has become a trendy eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Owners Nikki and Matt Thompson along with Todd Anderson are fellow Tucsonans who love their community. Local artists have work showcased throughout this contemporary restaurant. Nook also prides itself on serving up locally sourced food. Try the Godfather Benedict with prosciutto, arugula, poached egg hollandaise and balsamic drizzle for breakfast, or come down during lunch for a green corn tamale pie with cabbage salad. It offers take-out service and is open for breakfast and lunch during the week. This restaurant also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
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8. Arizona Inn Main Dining Room
4.5
Awesome(1557)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Midtown
The Arizona Inn is an historic resort spread over 14 tranquil acres of gardens, flowers and lawns in the heart of mid-town Tucson. The Inn offers AAA Four Diamond Award winning dining in our Main Dining Room with cathedral-ceiling and fireplace as well as our more intimate Catlin Room with views of the gardens. The Dining Room provides legendary service in an elegant yet comfortable setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Chef Fonte combines classic cuisine with seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. The menus change with the seasons to feature the freshest ingredients. Wine Spectator has recognized the wine list with an Award of Excellence. The Audubon Bar, with live piano music nightly and patio seating, provides a perfect setting for enjoying a classic cocktail.
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9. Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar
4.8
Exceptional(174)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Midtown
Booked 12 times today
Locally owned and widely admired South Florida and Old Havana inspired scratch Cuban kitchen and rum bar featuring traditional Cuban comfort foods with some modern twists, classic rum based cocktails, house made desserts, and locally roasted Cuban coffees served in a clean, lively, and contemporary environment that can be enjoyed at our indoor/outdoor bar, inside our dining room, or on our covered patio.
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10. Villa Peru Modern Peruvian Cuisine
4.7
Exceptional(546)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Midtown
Booked 20 times today
Coming from Perú, our family wanted a way to share our cuisine with our Arizona neighbors. This dream led us to open our restaurant, Villa Perú. Every meal here is a way for us to share Peruvian culture with you, and our dishes, design, and architecture were all chosen to capture the authentic experience of our first home. Allow our selection of sophisticated Peruvian dishes and traditionally made Pisco-themed cocktails to take you on a vicarious adventure you wont soon forget.

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  • DouglasVIP
    Tucson •136 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent restaurant for classic experience. Very good and well presented cocktails. Food, including amuse bouche, appetizer, one main course (duck breast), and deserts excellent. One exception was entree of "pressed" chicken breast which was a bad concept. Flavor OK but very heavy and dry and too big a portion. Sides were good. Wine list pretty good and not too expensive by today's standards. Ambience, at night, excellent. Parking convenient. Not inexpensive, but not outrageous either. Have been before for lunch, will certainly return for dinner.
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    MaynardsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
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    4.5
  • SharonVIP
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •72 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 3, 2025
    We had dinner and were able to eat outside. It was quiet and lovely. We didn't need heaters, but they were there in case. We started with the Dillinger side car----a great drink. I had the fish tacos. They were delicious---not quite a main meal for heavier eaters, but I wasn't too hungry so they were perfect. My friend ordered the St Louis ribs. Magnificent! Tasty and meaty.
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    The Cup CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
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    4.7
  • Kathleen
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 3, 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
  • Miguel
    Tucson •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 30, 2024
    Had a wonderful experience at HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and the service was excellent. We ordered burgers which were delicious and perfectly prepared. The drink selection was great - we enjoyed some sodas and I particularly liked their Hazy IPA. The restaurant offers a nice blend of casual dining with quality food and attentive service. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our meal. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for good burgers in a pleasant setting with great service.
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    HUB Restaurant & Ice CreameryPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Tucson
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    4.1
  • Maureen
    Phoenix / Arizona •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    excellent prefix dinner choices- all 3 of us had the sea bass, one had issues 24 hours after with the fish, he told me at home it had a smell to it when served; this is our go-to -place for special events-sadly the table next to us had 6 very loud customers, they were definitely not respectful of other customers, most of them traveled from out of state and had no clue re: fine dining courtesies to close neighbors, they made the bistro attendees look way ore respectful of other customers- overall, was a nice place for a dinner, Mo
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    Le Rendez-vous Bistro & Restaurant FrancaisPrice: Expensive• French• Foothills
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    4.7

Discover best romantic restaurants in Downtown Tucson

Discover the allure of romantic dining in Downtown Tucson, where every restaurant promises an enchanting experience perfect for special moments. Downtown Tucson's dining scene is a blend of charm and sophistication, offering intimate settings that are ideal for a romantic evening. These venues feature ambient lighting, elegant decor, and a serene atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. Each restaurant provides a unique culinary journey with menus rich in diversity and creativity, from modern interpretations of classic dishes to innovative new flavors. The service across these dining spots is noted for being attentive and personalized, ensuring that every meal is memorable. Whether it's celebrating an anniversary, a quiet date night, or any heartfelt occasion, Downtown Tucson's romantic restaurants offer the perfect backdrop. Enjoy the combination of delightful food, exceptional service, and a romantic ambiance that truly stands out in this vibrant culinary destination.

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