Cooked to the specified medium-rare, the meat itself was tasteless, tough and stringy. Had the steak been topnotch, this dish would have been a standout. Some may consider desserts to be superfluous, but if you can't manage a slice of the ethereal dolce de Patricia or a mere spoonful of the custard zabaglione, you'll be missing a highlight of the Trattoria Giuseppe experience. The dolce de Patricia, a four-layer white cake interspersed with fillings of chocolate cream and vanilla vermouth, is so dreamy, so light and airy, you'd never suspect it of caloric excess. The zabaglione, topped with whipped cream and slivered almonds, is permeated with amaretto, giving it a luscious marzipan sensibility.
Service is efficient, friendly and incredibly well informed about the menu and wine list.
In short, there is nothing about Trattoria Giuseppe that doesn't work. The Scordato legacy leaves big shoes to fill, but if our recent trip was any indication, Joe must wear about a size 13. E. Tanque Verde Road. 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Yum - Tucson Weekly's guide to fine dining around the Old Pueblo.