Roma Imports

Roma Imports is one of those Tucson gems you almost want to keep secret, but the food is too good not to talk about. The place is tucked away in a hidden part of town and the parking can get crazy, but honestly that just proves how many people know this spot is worth it. Inside, it feels like stepping into someone’s Italian kitchen. The smells hit you first, then the colors, then the trays of fresh and pre-made dishes that make you want one of everything. The variety is wild. Pasta, sauces, sandwiches, salads, desserts, all made with real care. Every bite tastes like it came from a family recipe that’s been loved for generations. You can eat there, take it home, or enjoy it right in the car if you can’t wait. No judgment. The food is that good. It’s authentic, comforting, and the kind of place that makes you smile before you even place your order. Roma Imports is the real deal and easily one of my new favorite Tucson stops. Grateful Traveler’s Note 🌿

A whole lotta love in that there samich...Loaded turkey and havarti with homemade pesto which has got to be best in town! Also great and not so easy to find was some great folks running a gem of a local hidden treasure. Thank you Annie for lifting up my spirit. The sandwich was just the icing on the cake❤️. If you can get there. Get there. And step on it. Its that good😘

Very easy access, parking may be a bit challenging when busy. Very polite personnel. Very clean and well organized market, deli and restaurant. Place your meal order at the counter and then enjoy a seat in their casual setting, with a beautiful mural on the back wall. The sandwich bread was great, sauce tasty, and nice serving size. But the chicken was dry and the meatballs where just okay. Both sandwiches would have benefitted from more sauce. It was fun to wander the market and deli to pick out some treasures to take home and be creative with making our own meals.

SO GOOD! After eating their meatball sub, I could NEVER go back to any other chain of subs! Like dead serious. They’re so fresh and the meatballs… oh the meatballs🤤😭 I should’ve taken a photo but I ate it all!! The bread is crunchy, the sauce is so delish, and the cheese!! All in all AMAZING experience!🤩 So authentic and homey<3 It’s not like any other place that leave you feeling bad about the food or TOO much to handle. It’s a 10/10! I also bought a whole baguette!! Haha It was TOO good! As well as some cheese and their homemade marinara:)) They also had free lemons from their tree in the back!! Lovely people and environment as well:)) DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK! And I recommend it to EVERYONE! I can’t believe I JUST found out about this place😫😂

Italian deli with great Italian sub sandwich option but not exactly what I expected. I found large varieties of foods to go, spices, treats and plenty of seating but didn't find the most helpful staff unfortunately. There's a menu so you can dine in but I couldn't find someone to give it to me. Since I had driven a long way to try this location I did go to deli counter and have a sandwich made. It was fresh & delicious. Bread & meats were fresh & exactly how I had imagined it should taste. I'm going to chuck it up to maybe an off day & will try again if I'm in area. Don't forget your shopping bag so you can take home any one of their frozen prepped meals or some fresh cheese and meats.

Really good food, and great atmosphere! Lots of authentic products from Italy, and frozen homemade meals (lasagnas, pizzas, sauces, meatballs…)

Authentic Italian grocery and Italian sandwich shop. Delicious food, huge selection of pastas, meats, home made sauce, place doesn't have a lot of parking but the busy restaurant in the back of business and the long line is a measure of how greatitis. I you like authentic Italian food fromscratchand hard to find Italian must-have items. This family run business is a must visit, you will not be disappointed. Great place!

First time customer and wanted to see what it offered. It's rather small but have tables in the back to have lunch. Has many things you would expect in this kind of store from olive oil to noodles and lots more. I bought the Roma Special and it did not disappoint. I went with Mild peppers on the sandwich. The bread alone was so good. Lots of oil and vinegar, four meats, cheese and the works. Absolutely a beautiful sandwich. I could only eat half as it was a big sandwich for $12. Also purchased some Italian olives stuff with gorganzola cheese. Taste like Italy. Also they have my favorite Greek olive oil from a place lived near to when I was living there back in the 80's!

Such a cute, huge store poked in a little space. How have I lived here for 17 years and never heard of it? I ordered warm food to go and then bought a few things. We enjoyed it so much, dining in next time!! Check out the menu.

If I could give this place ten stars, I totally would! I had planned on going there to check out the market area, but ended up ordering lunch (the Buratta Prosciutto sandwich). I was so impressed with the service (Annie helped me, btw!) and the sandwich was so good that I decided to bring home one of their ready made lasagnas. Well, hands down, that was one of the best lasagnas I've ever had! I will definitely NOT be a stranger to Roma Imports - I have now found my favorite market and deli!

Roma Imports has been on my radar for years, but I never made the time to visit. I finally had the chance when I got to pick the catering company for my team's dinner and I'm glad I did. The food was fantastic. It's definitely a place you need to look for. The storefront is modest and tucked into a mixed-use part of town, surrounded by a few industrial buildings, so it's easy to miss. They accommodated my short-notice catering order without any issues. The food was hot, ready within minutes of my arrival, and the counter staff double-checked everything with me and even helped load the order into my trunk. Everything was packaged really well, so nothing spilled during the drive. My team loved the dinner, and I'll be returning soon to try the food in person.

This place is really good but depending on time of day be prepared for a wait. These fine folks provide a real hand made from scratch order. The take and make stuff is also delicious and we love to go here to find something new to experience at home when it's jammed packed. My favorite though are the goat cheese apricot medallions and cannolis. I love sitting here and eating when it's not jammed packed it's a nice relaxing place however when it's busy I prefer to go out and take something home since the press and nose can be a lot for me. But dine in or out is a place to go and experience taste of Italy.

Can't believe it's been 6 years since my last review of this place. Still serving up the great deli options, groceries and fresh and frozen Italian meals and desserts. Only reason I changed the stars to 4/5 was because the cold sandwich I got most recently was not as great as their meatball sub. I got the Matt's Special and my husband got the Ultimate Roma. The French bread was a little tougher than I like and we both wish there was a little more meat and lettuce in the sandwiches. I do like that you can opt for either hot or mild peppers and the portion is large that you can either share between two people or bring some home for leftovers. It was really nice that they brought our sandwiches to us since we opted to sit in the back to eat. After that, it's bus your own table and grab free water from the dispenser as you need. I'm glad I tried a different sandwich but I think I'll stick with my go-to-meatball sub next time!

This is where we get real Italian. Hard to find spot back in an industrial area. So worth it. 2 fzn lasagna ,beef and olives Dinner for company that is coming soon.

After seeing a Facebook post reminding me that I haven't been to Roma Imports for many many years, since before my children were born I decided I needed to go back. A delightful old world market with four parking spaces located in the heart of the industrial district, this gem prides themselves in bringing the tastes of Italy to the desert. They have many many freezers filled with such items as beef lasagna, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, gnocchi pastas, sauces, home made Italian sausages, the list goes on and on. In the back a smattering of six top tables to sit while you enjoy authentic homemade Italian food. This day my son and I enjoyed some of the finest beef lasagna this town has ever had. Order lunch, open a tab because before you leave you will surely be doing a little shopping. With many imported items in stock that are not on any grocery store shelves you would be doing yourself a favor in taking home good clean imports. I will not wait so long to go back. Thanks Roma imports for reminding me what a true taste of Italy really is. A++

What happened? Roma Imports used to be good. Bought their lasagne, terrible! I tasted terrible, was mushy and I don't think it's real mozzarella cheese on top. Also bought a piece of chocolate cake. Worse chocolate cake I have ever tasted. Won't be purchasing anything from them again. Yuck!

Had the Italian dip and the pastrami Cool Italian deli, checks all the boxes and does it well. Their frozen section is formidable, has all the pasta dishes, pasta, pizza, sauces and more. The sandwiches were excellent. Great purportions, the bread was crispy on the outside and chewy inside, and wasn't overly dense or filling. I could identify the meats and veggies by taste and texture, and it wasn't too salty. Service was fast. We'll be back!!

Roma's needs no more 5 star reviews but they DESERVE one more :) great deli and frozen foods

I love stopping by here for lunch when I am in town! They have a great selection of hot and cold heroes and pasta offerings. I opted to the eggplant parm hero which was not only delicious but a great deal at $10! They offer a wide selection of take and bake items as well as imported Italian groceries such as pastas, sauces, flour, chocolate and more all at very reasonable prices considering how hard to find these items are. The housemade cannoli and tiramisu are also a must try! Service is quick and friendly and there is plenty of seating in a laid back no frills deli style restaurant. Highly reccomend!

I have gotta go back again maybe. I didn't find anything special about it at all. It looked a bit older maybe less clean than I expected.

Closest thing to South Philly we can find in Tucson. The hoagies are large and shareable with tasty Italian ingredients. The hoagie rolls are slightly crisper than those make with Schuylkill water (IYKYK), but I'm just describing not complaining. You can eat in or take out. Lots of deli choices for takeaway and even more frozen options. Since they don't have Tastykakes, I got a chocolate chip cookie instead; it was more like a scone. The store is on the opposite side of town from where I live, so it's a special treat for a hoagie when I go there.

The place is small but they have great food and a nice supply of Italian groceries. It's clean and prices are fair. The spaghetti is good as well as the pastrami sandwich. It's in an industrial area and if you blink you'll miss it but give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

What an amazing hole in the wall restaurant and food store for everything Italian. Everyone who works there is so friendly and helpful. We always shop here for their fresh horseradish. It's hotter than hot and oh so delicious!! While we were there we decided to have ravioli for lunch. Yum yum!!! Then, of course you need to have some cannoli for dessert so you go to the freezer and grab some while waiting for your lunch. By the time you finish eating, the decadent cannoli is ready to eat. You go to the cashier to check out and it feels like you are at a little cafe in Italy. It's somewhat hard to find but oh so worth it!!!

I go here weekly, the sandwiches are very nice, definitely get your moneys worth, and the quick dinners you can get in their freezer and frozen section never disappoints- the chicken piccata is my favorite- also their grocery area is very well stocked with pastas and Italian condiments and they have some decent fresh foods in their case, make sure you check them out, but tucked away but worth the visit!

This little place is a gem and completely unassuming. We got the Matt's Special, meatball sub, cheesecake and canoli. Everything was amazing and reminiscent of Italian deli's in NY. The cold cuts were fleciius and the meatballs were amazing. The slice of cheesecake was on the higher side ($9.99 iirc). The canoli was light and fluffy. We also took home some beef lasagna which was divine as well. Do yourself a favor and plan a meal here!

Amazing selection of antipasti, imported products, and food. I originally came in for the Italian beef dip, but they did not have it on special. I got the Stallion sandwich which I found dry, so I used the oil from the antipasti to spruce it up. The giardiniera on the sandwich was amazing. So were the stuffed hot pepper and pepper shooters from the antipasti area. I'll will for sure be back to get stuff from the freezer section which had different stuffed pastries, pastas, lasagnas, pies, even a curry. You can also get frozen desserts here. My only regret is not getting a cannoli. Will be back soon!

This is not an Italian store like it was years ago by any means. The skinny spiral sausage used to be awesome, similar to what we used to get in New York. The last few times that we bought it from Roma's it tasted terrible - we threw in out. We will never buy it there again. I've been buying the "Ultimate Roma" hero, (sub, hoagie, whatever) for over 20 years. The sandwich has way less than half the meat that it used to have. Now, it's like eating a loaf of bread with Balsamic vinegar on it. For years it was $8.99, now, it's $11.99 for far less meat but with increased price. The Butter cookies are $18.99 a pound. Are they insane? For butter cookies? I'm Italian, this place has gone down hill big time. One star too many.

Lowering my review a bit later: the cheese I bought there was extremely overripe and went moldy fast. I've bought taleggio at a half-dozen other places and this has never happened to me.

Took my wife for lunch and to expose her to their amazing selection of frozen, fresh and dry goods. We had the Roma Stallion and the classic Caprese. The food was prepared perfectly and served in good time. After we ate we grabbed a frozen Ziti some noodles and giardiniera to go. This is definitely a hidden gem with secrets you can only find if you visit. Give it a try you won't regret it.

If you're not going to have us pulling numbers to know the order in which customers arrive and should be served them hire someone who knows how to slice deli meat and pay attention to who is next. The young woman they put in charge to slice meats took someone that came in after me. The customer realized it when I placed my order and apologized. The young woman didn't apologize. While she was slicing my order she asked the next customer what they wanted sliced. He had such a long list she had to stop taking care of my order to write everything he was saying down. She doesn't know or care about how to take care of customers and or no one has taught or trained her. The service was horrible.

I got the meatball sub. Some of the best meatballs I've ever had! Presentation was very sloppy. The marinara sauce was really good also. We were looking at the tiramisu which only comes frozen and the worker offered to put it in the back where it was a little warmer so it would thaw out. It was delicious! I love the market inside. Can't go wrong at Roma!

Authentic Italian restaurant and deli. Food is superior, staff are welcoming and friendly. Don't miss out on great Italian food.

Never never never fails to produce great food, whether ordered there or picked up from the freezer. Excellent Italian choices. GREAT staff, knowledgeable and super friendly. Reasonable prices for large portions. I've gotten others as addicted as I am! Cute place for a casual lunch or dinner - on my regular rotation!

OMG! My first visit to this small hidden gem! It reminds me of the little restaurant/markets in Italy. While eating my spinach/cheese ravioli (delicious fresh pasta) I watched multiple shoppers come and go. They filled their carts with many varieties of soup, sauce, pasta, cheeses and meats ( even blood sausage which I love and rarely find) Their Italian bread is the best!!! Limited seating space but don't be afraid to family style dine. We sat with a lovely couple visiting from the Midwest! Go, experience and dine on the most authentic Italian I've been able to find in Tucson!!

The best compliment I could give is it's very very authentic. The service was great and the ambience is so cute. Totally off the beaten path and people come for it so you know it's good! I can't wait to try the things in the refrigerator that you could take home and bake!!

During my 3rd pregnancy I learned I absolutely love burrata cheese... and that's also when I learned so does everyone else. Because it is always sold out at my 3 nearest grocery stores. I found Roma imports on yelp and decided to make the 25 minute drive there from my house. It's tucked away in an industrial part of Tucson (I'm not from here so forgive me for not knowing the proper neighborhood name). It's very small with only 3-4 parking spots out front but tons of street parking. I wanted to try almost everything inside but I only ended up leaving with their biggest tub of burrata ($23.99) and the ultimate Roma sandwich which was DELICIOUS. Best sub sandwich I've had in Tucson. I plan on returning to go down their sandwich menu and try them all.

My first time here did not disappoint. When you walk in you're greeted by a counter to your right, freezers to the left, and then in the back they have some tables to eat. It's a pretty cool place. Freezers are stocked with tons of stuff. Sauces, meats, soups, curries, pasta and probably more that I'm forgetting. Could definitely be worth going back and trying some of those. Onto my sandwich. I ordered and took probably 10 minutes for it to come out at most so not bad. I got the Matt's special. It was good and very filling. Bread was tasty. All the meats and cheese tasted great and seemed fresh. Hot peppers were definitely the way to go on this one for me. I know I'm late to the party but can't wait to try some others!

Got a mortadella sandwich. Imported from Italy. Amazing. Service incredible as always. This is an old school ambiance. Hole.in the wall. Eat delicious food and shop all imported Italian goods. 10/10

Bad food. Bad service. Hideous atmosphere. Walked in, smiled and said "Hello! How are you?" which I was returned with a frowning lady who stared at me and didn't say a word. The people there tried to make me feel dumb for asking a basic question about what an item was. I'm always polite to service workers, so I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it was just an unwelcoming, cold environment. I understand working food service is difficult, with plenty of rude customers and Karens. But it's not hard to at least pretend to be nice. Especially if I'm treating them with nothing but respect. I'd be able to forgive them if it wasn't Overpriced, sub-par food. Feels like a cafeteria. Disappointed because it seemed like it would a great spot, but everything was what I can only describe as mediocre at best. Everything was stale and tasted old. My mother-in-law makes much better lasagna. I'm sure anybody else's mom makes it better too! I'd rather just get a frozen take-home lasagna tray from Safeway; tastes as good if not better...for a fraction of the price. Bummed out because I love supporting small business, but the whole experience was unpleasant. Maybe they were just having a bad day due to poor management, but Overall, just feels fake and you can tell it's unauthentic "Italian" food. The sandwiches there were decent, but it's just pseudo-Italian cuisine. Everything else was mid at best. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Save money and get the ingredients from your local grocery store and make whatever it is you want yourself. It will taste as good if not better. Wouldn't recommend this to anybody and certainly won't be returning.

I Hadn't been here in a while, so I decided to meet a friend for lunch. Parked on the side street. I had the tortellini and cream sauce, lunch special and it was delicious! Staff was friendly. Small inside, so be prepared to brush shoulders with someone, especially lunchtime when it's crowded. I love that they also have take-home, pizzas, desserts, pastas, etc. just heat it up... And voilà full Italian meal at home.

What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Tucson! Hidden away in an industrial district, this amazing restaurant / deli/ bakery offers an extensive selection of ready-to-eat Italian entrees, gourmet side dishes, and bakery items. The staff is friendly, and the menu offerings are fresh, ample, delicious, and reasonably priced. The ambiance is warm and casual, with traditional red-and-white checkered tablecloths and a charming mural adorning the entire back wall. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back!

Very good authentic Italian tasting food. Not only do they make to order sandwiches (both hot and cold), along with salads and Italian meals, they have an abundance of made them frozen meals in a long case. Soups, sauces, pastas, pizzas, etc.

This place is an absolutely MUST in Tucson. It's basically an Italian Disneyland. I live in CO but I will absolutely be making a point to visit anytime I'm near Tucson. They have the coolest cooler bags that you can purchase that work SO WELL!!

Such a cute spot with so much more than meets the eye. I had always driven by this place and thought it was a just a store but its so much more! They make great Italian sandwiches and have a nice seating area in the back to enjoy the food. On top of their great sandwiches? they also sell a lot of pre-made frozen Italian food which is great! I took home a small tiramisu and a bag of gnocchi. The tiramisu was TO DIE FOR but the gnocchi were okay, they were very mushy when I cooked them (i still haven't found gnocchi better than my mom's though so I may be biased). The staff was friendly and i would definitely return!

Incredible incredible incredible. Was craving for some Italian sandwiches, something seemingly almost impossible to get in Tucson. Though there were people constantly coming in and out, I'm sure it would be a lot more busy if it could be easily found. Instead, it's hidden just on the outskirts of the downtown area amongst industrial businesses. We placed our order of two prosciutto caprese sandwiches at the registers and browsed while waiting. They have fridges and freezers of prepackaged meals such as pizzas, pastas, and desserts ready to be heated up at home. During our short wait for the sandwiches, we ended up grabbing some items from the ready to eat deli. The prosciutto and fig medallions was probably one of the best things I've eaten in awhile. Also grabbed a spinach and feta turnover that I know I'll be grabbing again at my next visit. Everything was very affordable!

How often have you had a pizza emergency? You know, you're hungry but way too lazy to go out and get pizza but you really want good pizza and you're getting cranky. You settle for white bread with a dollop of tomato sauce from a jar and a leftover slice of cheese. Evening ruined. Roma Imports is a magical place. A long wall is lined with freezers that are filled with so many Italian specialties -- even a few Indian entrees, too -- that not taking one of each is the biggest challenge. I filled a basket until it overflowed. I added some prepared items, too, then paid and sped home. I threw the frozen margherita pizza into the oven and counted down the minutes. The result? It's better than anything from a supermarket freezer and better than the average pizza joint. Stock your home freezer and you'll never have a pizza emergency again. Roma Imports may be my favorite Tucson discovery since I moved here!

I happened to find this wonderful little place by chance as I was searching for a sandwich shop online. It is so much more than just a sandwich shop! We walked in, order a sandwich each, paid then began our adventure through rest of the store. By the time our sandwiches were ready we had also purchased a premade frozen lasagna, a premade frozen pizza and a small container of tiramisu. We've since eaten everything but the lasagna. Everything was great! We can't wait to go back and stock up again. Note: parking is limited and the location is kind of odd. But the shop is beautiful and very clean. Service was fantastic even at the late lunchtime hours when they were pretty busy.

Roma imports is truly something special. A small building tucked away in a quiet street, if you aren't looking for it you are unlikely to find it. It is one of those places that feels like a best kept secret of Tucson locals. Romas serves 3 purposes. A deli, a restaurant, and as an Italian market. Generally I tend to criticize places that try and do too much and as a result end up with an identity complex. But Roma does all 3 well. As a market they have imported goods and dry pastas as well as a ton of prepared meals and Italian foods to purchase for taking home. The deli has fresh made foods, meats and cheeses, as well as some sides. The restaurant has a small, but satisfying menu. The prices are a touch high but not unreasonable, and the food is top notch. The service is friendly and quick as well. You order at the counter but they bring the food out to you at a seating section in the rear of the store. TL:DR - a real hidden gem, good food, take home options, clean, with friendly service. Maybe a tad expensive but worth it!

Authentic Italian Deli/Market/Restaurant & Caterer. I've been impressed all 4 times I've shopped here. Daily lunch specials & friendly polite staff. I paid for a baguette but, forgot to put it with my other items & left without it. I called an hour later from home to ask about it & they had no problem putting my name on one for me to pick up the next day. Ciao Bella!

Ummmmm, why doesn't this place exist all over the United States? I left wanting to cry, because Roma Imports is the best! Before we flew back home, my brother in-law took us here for our lunch. Fresh everything. I ordered a caprese sandwich, dolma and cannoli. You can purchase Italian food, from the fridge, freezer, deli and so on. There is a bathroom, water station in the back room. They even provide foil to wrap your leftovers. This place has it down. I can't rave enough about Roma. Enjoy and Buon Appetito!

Amazing service and food! Bought meat lasagna for Mother's Day and all was pleased. Loved their garlic bread as well.

I ordered a full Greek salad, 18" antipasti platter and Stromboli platter for my daughter's graduation party this past weekend. Wow! The food was more than perfect. Everyone just loved it and we talked about Roma Imports all night. Highly recommend them for catering a party. These items were great additions to my menu. Can't wait to come back for lunch. A hidden gem that is so worth the visit. Thank you Roma Imports

It had been a while since I went here for lunch. I remember the chicken parmesan sandwich being great. super disappointing this time and more expensive too. i get that costs have gone up, but if you shrink the quantity of meat drastically too something has to give. the sandwhich was mostly bread and sauce with very little chicken. lots of bites were chicken less. i doubt I'll be back.

A true Italian grocery and deli making awesome sandwiches. Pastas to go, sauce, cookies and pastries. I wish I had one in Texas.

This was my first time visiting Roma Imports, I was truly amazed at all the Italian ready to go food that was made here. Small area if you wanted to eat from there menu that looked delicious and the smells Devine . We have family coming to visit and will be sharing what we purchased Lasagna and Garlic bread.The staff was friendly and we left purchasing cannolis for dessert A must place to come for the best Italian food and deli.

Biggest GD sandwich I've had in my life. I got Matt's special hot and it was great! Definitely could share with someone

This spot has an array of options from take home and cook lasagnas, deli salads, pastries, Italian imported grocery items, frozen pastas, cheeses, gelatos, and more. Definitely eclectic! We ordered two sandwiches, Chicken Parm and a tomato moz basil added prosciutto. The Chicken Parm was okay, salty. The tomato moz basil was really disappointing. Tomatoes were old, moz was below average and there wasn't much in the sandwich. Such a simple sandwich anyone could make better at home with nicer ingredients. The spot has a pretty run down feeling, but they seem to be very successful.