Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant, nestled in Tucson's vibrant atmosphere at 60 N Alvernon Way. This hidden gem captivates diners with its charming courtyard, providing stunning sunset views and a lively outdoor dining experience.
The menu boasts an impressive selection of authentic Italian dishes that excite the palate. Highlights include the Fusilli with shrimp, a dish loved for its rich flavor, and the whipped gorgonzola and walnut bread, praised for its sharp, tangy taste. Customers rave about the calamari, meatballs, and tiramisu, each dish showcasing the culinary excellence of Locale.
Service is exceptional, with dedicated staff like Anna and Ella enhancing the dining experience with their friendly demeanor and insightful recommendations. Whether you're unwinding with a drink at the bar while waiting for your table or diving straight into a delightful meal, Locale promises an unforgettable Italian culinary journey.
Daily Deals
Tuesday - Neighbrohood Night
Buy a pasta, get another for 50% off
Wednesday - Locale Burger and a Beer
Fiscalini cheddar, honey mustard aioli, truffle fries and beer
Thursday - Roman Night
Any slice of pizza and salad
Bruschetta
Grilled homemade bread, garlic, chopped tomatoes, basil
Burrata
Sliced tomato, extra virgin olive oil (add prosciutto 6/add truffle oil 4)
Polenta
Polenta, mascarpone, tonight's homemade ragu
Fried Calamari
Fried squid, lemon, spicy marinara
Artichoke
Fried artichoke, lemon aioli
Meatballs
Balsamic glaze, ricotta, charred broccolini
To Start
Bread Spread
Roasted tomato & feta cheese
Whipped gorgonzola & walnut
Black garlic hummus
Homemade bread with olive oil
Panzanella
Oven roasted tomato, fresh tomato, homemade mozzarella, almond pesto, focaccia croutons
Caesar
Anchovy dressing, parmigiano reggiano, croutons
Choped
Radicchio, artichoke, pepperoncini, garbanzo bean puree, black olive crouton, creamy vinaigrette
House Green
Local market greens, tomato, corn, radish, avocado, buttermilk dressing
Market/Garden (Add Chicken 6/Salmon 9/Shrimp 9)
Homemade Pasta (Gluten Free pasta available/Family Style feeds 3-4 persons)
Casarecce
Tomato, garlic, ricotta cheese, basil oil / add meatball 6 / family style 42
Spaghetti
Clams, white wine, garlic
Fusilli
Mushroom, cream, thyme
Sfolgia
Hand made pasta ribbon, braised pork, mushroom, saba, dandelion greens, parmesan/ family style 51
Tagliatelle
Fresh egg pasta, bolognese, grana padano / family style 42
Lasagna
Beef ragu, grana padano, bechamel
Pansotti
Ligurian potbelly ravioli, swiss chard, walnut sauce
Wild Mushroom (Vegan)
Open Face with wild mushrooms and leeks, mustard pesto, served on Barrio Bread pan levain
Tomato
Roasted tomato, basil pesto, Gioia mozzarella, house made schiaccate (Calabrian cracked olive salad)
Genoa
Genoa salami, prosciutto, coppa, provolone, pickled fennel tapenade, olive oil, parmesan spread, house made schiaccate (Calabrian cracked olive salad)
Chicken
Grilled chicken, parmesan spread, arugula, white wine vinaigrette
Pork
Braised pork osso buco, fontina cheese, pickled fennel tapenade served on homemade focaccia bread
Sandwiches (Served from 11am to 2pm - With fries or salad)
Entree
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant, homemade mozzarella, tomato, lemony greens
Locale Burger
Fiscalini cheddar, honey mustard aioli, truffle fries
Salmon
Pan roasted salmon, Sardinian couscous, zucchini, basil oil
Cioppino
Shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, tomato broth, garlic toast
Spiedino
Grilled tuna, peppers, crispy polenta sticks, citrus balsamic
Chicken
Half chicken (roasted in its own juices), creamy polenta, garlic broccolini
Ribeye
Grilled ribeye steak, heirloom beans, grilled radicchio
Country Bacon
Dates, country bacon, creme fraiche, pistachio
Pear
Pear, gorgonzola, caramelized onion, candied pecan, arugula, aged balsamic
Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, homemade mozzarella, basil
Meatball
Homemade meatballs, Mozzarella di Bufala, fontina cheese, parmigiano
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, fennel, sausage, homemade mozzarella, peppadew peppers
Foraged
Wild mushrooms, taleggio, leeks, truffle oil
Pizza a Taglio (Roman style by the slice)
To Share
Grilled Radicchio
With Balsamic glaze
Truffle Fries
Truffle parmesan fries
Broccolini
Garlic broccolini
Polenta
Crispy or creamy
Crostata
Seasonal fruit tart, homemade vanilla gelato
Semifreddo
Frozen lemon whip, fresh berries
Bonet
Chocolate pudding, hazelnut crumble, cajeta caramel
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked lady finger, whipped mascarpone, cocoa powder
Tartufo
Vanilla and pistachio gelato, Luxardo cherries, chocolate
Gelato
Assorted homemade ice creams and sorbet. Ask your fabulous server what today's flavors are!
Desserts
Beverages
Aranciata
Limonata
Strawberry Lemonade
Iced Tea
San Pellegrino
Acqua Panna
Espresso
Latte
Cappuccino
Macchiato Gibraltar
Brewed Coffee
Pour Over
Matcha Latte
Hot Chocolate
Homemade Chai
Hot Tea
Black teas: english breakfast, lapsang souchong, lady jane grey (bergamot, seville orange, cornflower, lavender) Green teas: jasmine, young green, moroccan mint
Hot Beverages (All Shots are DOUBLE, add shot for 1.00)
Cold Drinks
Cold Brew
Iced Black Tea
Milk
Orange Juice
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Iced Matcha
Soda
Sparkling Water/Filtered Water
Toasted Country Bread (Vegan) & Butter w/Jam
Add Robb Farm pistachio (2.50), honey, ricotta (2.50)
Yogurt & Granola (WF)
Apricot compote, honey
Cheese Tart
Caramelized onion, bacon with fresh fruit
Torta Rustica
Eggplant, zucchini, parmesan tart
Egg Sandwich (Vegan)
Soft bun, fiscalini cheddar, arugula, spicy aioli. Add bacon 4.00
Savory Polenta
Sauteed greens, soft-boiled egg. Add bacon 4.00