Nate's Italian Kitchen

Reviews

• RR

  Rob Rickert

  Sep 29, 2026
  5.0
  I had an order to go today. This place has quickly become my favorite Italian place in all of Tucson. This is my second time here only, but both times has been amazing and very consistent with quality. Today I got spaghetti meatballs and then a Reuben sandwich for lunch tomorrow after I saw some talk online today about best Reuben in town. I'll add a couple pictures everything is great. It's too bad that their restaurants not a little bit bigger but I don't mind taking it to go it's great
• KA

  Kate Applegate

  Sep 26, 2026
  4.0
  I tried Nate's tonight for dinner and it was great! I had a massive portion of chicken piccata, a side salad with the house dressing, and their complimentary pasta salad and garlic bread. The garlic bread was deliciously buttery and crisp and I really enjoyed the house red pepper vinaigrette dressing. The dining area is very small - if it was any busier, I don't think I'd have been able to dine in. The setup was also a little strange - you order and pay at the counter and self-serve for drinks, but their are waitstaff who check on you during your meal. Overall, I liked what I tried and I'll definitely come back to try their sandwiches and other pastas! - order at counter and self-serve drinks, very small dining area
• JV

  James Vanhorn

  Sep 24, 2026
  5.0
  The first 5 star review I have ever given, and it would be Michelin stars if I were famous enough. Tuscany Chicken, Piccata, calamari, marsala, spaghetti, coconut shrimp when it was available was from heaven. Different days over the course of 3 years trying every everything on their menu, dining in and out I don't understand how other Italian places in town stay open! Once you eat here main chains will never taste the same. The staff is warm and welcoming, the aromatics that fill your senses might make it hard to order but there is no wrong choice at Nate's. The chefs work hard to stay on top of orders as well, I've never been kept waiting and its hot and fresh in and out of the restaurant when I eat at home 22 minutes away. Highly recommend!
• DS

  David Sanchez

  Sep 24, 2026
  5.0
  Was surprised to find a small spot like this with so many positive reviews, so roommates and I decided to give it a go. It was busy and the restaurant was full for a Wednesday night! Dined-in as a group of 3 - ordered the stuffed mushroom appetizers, coconut shrimp, monster lasagna, baked ziti, and Cajun shrimp pasta. Everything was delicious. Every bite was full of authentic Italian flavor and fresh ingredients. Staff came by multiple times to check on how we were doing and were great hosts. It’s a small spot, but it deserves its praise and recognition.
• EV

  Emmett Vatthauer

  Sep 20, 2026
  5.0
  First time coming to Nate's as it wasn't here when I initially moved away from Tucson. Its about 3 minutes from my house, and I was happy to find it recommended on Reddit, and since I couldn't decide on a meal, it won with proximity. The menu is simple, but a lot of options. I ordered the Reuben with a side of fries. I'm 6'4" 220, with a big appetite, and I could barely finish the sandwich, let alone eat the fries. The sandwich was delicious and packed with meat. My one critique is, the fries could be a bit more crispy and while I ordered them with salt, I would say they really didn't have much if any. This does not mean they weren't good, however. I'd prefer if they had a smaller portion that cost a bit less, though.

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