Girasole

Nice, genuine Italian eatery that did not quite live up to the hype. We went for happy hour and sat at the bar. Our server was polite but never cracked a smile (until the check came) or really made us feel welcome. We had high hopes for the cocktails but they were quite bitter. Appetizers were delicious but portions were teeny tiny. More like tapas than appetizers. The stars of the show were the pasta entrees. Both my bolognese and my wife’s dish were excellent. Deep rich meaty flavors and properly cooked gluten free pasta. The ambience at Girasole is sort of a Tucson patio theme. It’s more successful in the entry dining room by the bar than in the larger secondary dining room. Overall we enjoyed our meal, but at this price point there are better choices for good Italian dining in AC.

Ww took advantage of restaurant week and enjoyed a nice meal. Nothing too exciting about the food. It was delicious, but not something I would need to go back again to have. Very accommodating to my celiac eater. Service was attentive and quick.