If you live in Tucson and have not tried Caruso's you are missing a treasure!

[OffWithTheirHeads]

If you live in Tucson and have not tried their Anti Pasta platter, you are missing out on a rare treat. What I didn't know until yesterday was that Caruso's has a secret menu.

I called to order two platters of their anti pasta for my guest offering at a superbowl party. The menu says that their biggest platter serves four. We know from eating there that it easily serves six so I figured I would order two. The person on the phone told me that they have a platter for twelve but it was not on the menu. I ordered it and blew everybodies socks off at the party. I think I will now be seeing this at most every family gathering.

Just a heads up. If you need a dish for a party, I got major points for this one.

Oh yeah, just so you know, it got devoured. The sauce is to die for!

[Fridays Child]

1. Is that the restaurant down on 4th Ave?

Neve been there in the four decades (on and off) I've lived here. Maybe it's time!

[OffWithTheirHeads]

2. Yup! It has been in Tucson forever. The prices are moderate, the atmosphere is moderate

The food is fantastique. This may be the best restraunt in Tucson.

[TM99]

3. So wonderful to see that Caruso's is still around!

When I lived in Tucson in the early to late 90's, I ate their frequently. I lived in a nice little neighborhood quite close to 4th Avenue. I always enjoyed the pasta fagioli soup and the spinach & cheese ravioli's with the wonderful white garlic & mushroom sauce.

I must admit to taking many a date to Caruso's to impress and woo them during those years.

[ChazInAz]

4. Oh yes.

It is, forsooth, a gustatory treasure. There are a lot of really great restaurants on 4'th Ave, but this one is the best.