Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant will celebrate 70 years in Tucson with a one-day dining event on Feb. 17. The milestone honors decades of family ownership, Italian American cooking, and community loyalty.
The longtime Tucson restaurant will launch a yearlong anniversary celebration with steep food discounts. The event highlights Mama Louisa’s role as a neighborhood fixture since 1956.
Luigia “Louisa” Casadei founded the restaurant in 1956 as a small neighborhood gathering place. She built the menu around homemade recipes, quality ingredients, and warm hospitality.
In 1973, the Casadei family sold the restaurant to the Elefante family. Since then, the restaurant has welcomed generations of Tucson diners.
“Seventy years is an incredible milestone, and we owe it entirely to our community,” the restaurant said in a press release. “We’re proud to carry on the traditions that Mama Louisa started.”
The restaurant will kick off the celebration on Feb. 17 with 70 percent off all food. Alcohol will remain regular price. Guests must dine in, and the restaurant will not accept reservations.
Mama Louisa’s remains committed to scratch-made pastas and sauces. Many recipes trace back to the original family kitchen. The restaurant plans to preserve tradition while welcoming new diners. The focus stays on consistency, hospitality, and community.
Mama Louisa’s is located at 2041 S. Craycroft Rd. For more information, visit mamalouisas.com.
