If there was a negative star, that would be my rating. The food... Caesar Salad. Lino romaine DROWNING in sour dressing, no anchovies. Baked Chicken Cacciatore- tough as a rubber boot. Couldn't cut it much less eat. Steak Bruschetta- well done and cold on a cold soggy mini bread. Service was also subpar. Waitress took the order and didn't show up again (40 mins later) to deliver the order. We didn't eat more than a bite of any dish with exception of the chicken. We told the waitress about our dissatisfaction with our food and asked for our bill which took over 10 minutes to receive. There was no offer to reduce the 80$ cost of the ticket, (one bite was taken from salad and steak). All across the board it was a miserable experience that we won't experience again. read more

This restaurant has all the makings of perfection. Unfortunately when we arrived the entire inside was filled with smoke from something burning in the kitchen, it was pretty insane. Our servicer was incredible too & did a fantastic job. One of the reasons we ate here is because it was highly rated & they had chicken piccata on their menu. I LOVE chicken piccata!!! Like I mentioned our server was fantastic & an we ordered our drinks: a glass of cab & an ipa beer. It was pretty cool to have a very large bottle of beer delivered to my husband. My wine was good also, it was a nice pour. We ordered dinner salads, a pizza & of course my chicken piccata. The salads came out in a timely manner. One Caesar salad which was good & a dinner salad with blue cheese dressing.. not good, not at all, there was a lot of rotten spinach in the mix which was disgusting & the dressing was something less desired too. Oh well, we looked forward to our entrees. Our food was then delivered with a smile. On one look at the piccata I first thought that I had received a wrong entree because of the brown gravy, but saw that there were indeed capers in the mix. On my first bite I was like WTF; took a second bite and OMG. I decided to change my taste buds & took a bite of the rice pilaf, what is going on here? Ok - I then tried a bite of the veggies. Wow. I looked at my hubby & replied there is no way I can eat this, it's horrible, like everything on my plate is non-edible. He replied it's because I'm an excellent chef & I was just being picky. Then I made him take a bite. Ha ha ha! Any how - the chicken was so over cooked that it dissolved literally in your mouth like a flavorless paste, I have no clue what kind of sauce that was, it was somewhat of a brown Turkey gravy with a lemony taste & capers - yuck. The rice pilaf was so overcooked, have you ever had overcooked rice that had way too much water added? Yeah - not good. The veggies looked great, there were a few sliced onions in them yet the entire portion tasted like a super duper strong onion. No clue why, they just did. My husband said, his pizza wasn't very good but that I could have a slice. The pizza looked really good & I was super hungry so I jumped at his offer! Took one bite of it & replied how in the hell can you it that as I pulled the uncooked dough out of my mouth! He replied I'm starving & I'm a guy. What? Are you kidding me??? Any how, it was very embarrassing to leave my full entree left pretty untouched and 1/2 the pizza when we asked for our bill. Our server didn't ask about our meal, I believe she already knew that answer. I sure hope the owner reads this post because he really needs to work on his recipes & food prep. Like I mentioned above, the building has all the makings for an excellent restaurant!!! If we ever drive thru Pocatello again, I would love to see an improvement on their food. I would love to have their server over & over. But I'm believing that with what we experienced the first time, we would never go back. read more

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This place was a fantastic godsend! After a hair raising 10 hour drive thru snow and ice we found this charming restaurant with hand painted murals, fun Italianesque paintings and statuary, almost over the top save for the great dinner, fantastic service and nice attitudes of the staff. We can't say enough about our server Marisa, she made our crazy day melt away just by being kind and sweet and super efficient. One of the best! Our dinners were very tasty- the vegetables on the side of our chicken, piccata were perfectly done and seasoned, the chicken was tasty and moist and the risotto delicious! I could go on - but i'll just say when in Pocatello or driving through, stop here! read more

Passing through Pocatello again, we decided to eat at Cafe Tuscano and were not disappointed! Staff was very nice and helpful, the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend giving the pork Marsala a try it is very delicious. My wife rated it in top ten of all meals she has ever eaten. read more

Very yummy bar and restaurant with lots of good food and drinks for everyone and a great time to visit the restaurant nice workers and delicious desserts read more

Cafe Tuscano - Brie Mac and cheese - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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I'd love this place in eastern Idaho. Delicious food and always consistently good. Service at the bar is always on point and an overall fun atmosphere. You can't go wrong with their pasta dishes or main entrées. read more

Great find in Pocatello. Delicious Italian fare. The steak bruschetta was a great starter. The chicken artichoke penne was tasty and so is the shrimp alla vodka. The servings are fairly large. There was a good amount of choices for dessert. We got two different kind I can't remember what they were but they were pretty good. Will go back again. read more

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The food is meh... The halibut was far better than the sandpiper, the cheesy risotto was good all be it unconventional. I'm from Alaska though so I bet locals would love it. The veggies were over cooked. The appetizer flat bread was an odd selection of flavors. The chief tries which is nice. The chicken penne pasta with artichokes was almost good. The toast was good. Maybe if there were no onions, as mine was mostly red onion. Thr chicken was not very quality. The pizza good really good and my 9 yr old liked it. She said there was a lot of flour on the bottom but other than that it was really good. The ambiance is fun. I love all the art. Go in with low expectations knowing it used to be a gas station and you will be presently surprised. They made a big effort and that is HUGE for Pocatello. I've been 2x I think we I need to find the right thing to order like many restaurants in town. Note we only moved here a couple years ago so locals might like it better. read more

Within walking distance of the hotel, Cafe Tuscano does offer a discount for guests of the nearby TownePlace. It's a nicely decorated restaurant and the big screen television in the dining room that had a slideshow of artwork was nice. We jumped straight into main courses. Mom ordered the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. Sadly, the chicken was awful. The flavor was there but these two chicken breasts were dry like bone. We pointed it out to the waiter who apologized severely and sincerely tried to fix it but it could not be so. We didn't want to wait for new ones to be cooked because I'd have been done with my meal by then and the drawn butter he offered didn't rescue it. The potatoes were good and he did comp the meal, so there's that. I chose the angel hair pasta with meatballs. This was good with the pasta cooked al dente and the meatballs tasty. There was plenty of sauce and while it was flavorful, it was very loaded with garlic. Enough so that my lips were burning from it. Wow. Maybe the chicken was just overdone because of the timing with the rest of the meal. It was not too busy and so maybe the cook was doing everything fresh? And the amount of garlic? Regardless, it soured us on the meal and as it turned out, we did not have Italian the rest of the week. read more

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Well... it all starts at a gas station as most great restaurant stories do. No, seriously, you enter Cafe Tuscano through a gas station, take a left past the cashier, and pause at a sign indicating you are to wait to be seated. So for the sheer novelty you should go. I had a side Caesar salad, chicken parm and tiramisu. Salad was good, parm mediocre and I don't recommend the tiramisu. Parm was a special and not typically on the menu. Asked for a recommendation and was your run of the mill three highest price options with no substance behind the recommendation. Service was friendly and prompt, and interior was charming (for the back of a gas station). Would not go back unless through trial and error determined this to be acceptable Italian cuisine in the greater Pocatello area. As the waiter said, it was the best pasta I would ever have in a gas station. I sincerely hope he is correct. Forever. read more

Passing through Pocatello after climbing Mt. Borah earlier that day. We were starving, but it was also our wedding anniversary, so we were looking for some place that would feel a bit special, vs. the normal post climb burger and beer we usually seek out. Cafe Tuscano was perfect...nice ambiance in the dining room (I don't understand the reviews that say you go through a "gas station" entrance...it seemed like a normal entrance to me. Maybe I missed something?). The service was really good. All of the staff we interacted with were lovely. The food wasn't the best Italian I've ever had, but certainly good. We started with the Tuscano Caprese salad which was excellent! For dinner we had the Shrimp Alla Vodka and the Tuscano Shrimp Penne and both were yummy! Our son ordered a Margherita Pizza and was happy with it. I don't agree with reviewers who have said the food seems like pre-made frozen, at least the entrees we ordered were not. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in Pocatello in the future. read more

We had a long day in the car and asked the clerk at our hotel where we should go for dinner. Without hesitation, she said Cafe Tuscano. What a gorgeous restaurant! It is just beautiful. Everything is so clean and the tables are nicely spaced out. Seating is comfortable. Our server, Courtney, was top notch. She was friendly and efficient and just made the evening a delight. It was easy to tell that she has a great rapport with her coworkers and with everyone who comes in. She seems to really love what she does, and she is great at it. It's a rare thing and it truly makes a difference. We had the Melange for an appetizer. It was a mixture of bleu and Swiss cheeses in a fondue served with crostini. It was delicious! My husband had the crawfish bisque soup and really enjoyed it. He had the Salsiccia entree and loved it. I had the Carbonara and had to laugh. I've been looking all over the world for YEARS for someone to make Carbonara sauce the right way and found it in Pocatello, Idaho. This chef is super talented. I had chicken added to the dish, and it was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Our one regret was that we didn't save room for dessert. I'm sure it would have been wonderful. read more

Had takeout. ready on time, got order correct. Not cheap but decent value. I had saltimbocca--made with pork (more moist that the chicken version I have had before). The crawfish bisque was tasty--?really any crawfish in there? The veggies and risotto that accompanied my meal were excellent. My wife had the shrimp in linguini and a house salad--good but nothing to write home about. Would go back if in Pocatello again. read more

OMG Best Italian Food Great proportions, Can even take home, Well established staff Unique and Amazing drinks Wonderful Dining Areas

Amazing food and nearly always exceptional service. Their bisque is always phenomenal.

The food was okay. We expect more. Salads were wilted, and the shrimp with ravioli was not flavorful. The pizza was good but not great. Sorry we w assa ted to like it more. read more

From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I had a wonderful experience. I am in town for business and am SO glad the front desk manager at Hampton Inn recommended this place. I ordered the saltimbocca with a salad. I'm sad I ate so much of the salad (it was amazing), because I wanted ALL of the saltimbocca to eat. I'm part Italian and am very picky about my foods. This was the best saltimbocca I have ever had. Five stars PLUS for sure. Don't let the entry through the convenience store deter you because they have an amazing wine collection for sale as well. Will definitely come back the next time I'm In town. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Saltimbocca with pan mushroom gravy, risotto and steamed vegetables. - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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LOVE to eat at locally owned places! If you like true Italian food, this one is a must. Everything we had was great. Service was wonderful (Brock). The Zuppa Toscana was delightful, so creamy. The ricotta filling of the ravioli was very smooth. Really enjoyed the Bolognese. Only change in our visit....maybe add a few upper end bourbons for an after dinner drink. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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Though it was near closing time, we were carefully attended to and cheerfully served. The waiter was kind and allowed us to stay and finish our tasty pizzas while they closed up shop. read more

If I could give a negative review I would. The caprese was drenched in olive oil with wilting basil and red onion, the Tuscan salad was bland with wilting salad and the lasagna was an American recipe with what tasted like Walmart French bread. I could have gone to Olive Garden and gotten better Italian food and I don't even count Olive Garden as Italian. read more

We had the Shrimp alla Vodka and spaghetti carbonara for dinner tonight. By far the best alla vodka I've had in a restaurant.The carbonara would have been better with guanciale , but still very authentic. The service was decent. The ambiance was nice until someone started sweeping and cleaning the room while we were still eating. They were preparing to close at 10:00 pm, it was 8:50 pm. Overall, we had a nice dinner, best authentic Italian food we've had in a restaurant in a long time. read more

We came to Pocatello for our grandson's baseball tournament, and our first night was open, so the front desk attendant recommended Cafe Tuscano, and it was fabulous. Brock, our server, made excellent recommendations from the wine to our meal. I highly recommend that if you're passing through, live here or staying a few days, make time to eat here! You won't regret your decision. read more

Ok so when my boyfriend asked if I wanted to eat at the "gas station" I gave him the look. I will forever refer to this place as "the gas station" but it is not gas station quality! He also filled me in on a bit of the history which I found interesting. The decor and lighting is decent. The staff is exceptional. Multiple staff members both welcomed us and said goodbye as we left. We started with the melange which is bleu cheese and swiss cheese dip served with bread. The dip wasn't as flavorful tonight as my boyfriend says it usually is but that didn't stop me from eating it. I ordered the saltimbocca and he ordered the prime rib. Both dishes were phenomenal! I didn't finish even half of my meal but I sure tried! The caesar salad was excellent with fresh greens, a creamy dressing, and shaved Parmesan. I really had a great dining experience and can't wait to come back. Maybe next time i'll save room for dessert, but probably not. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Saltimbocca! - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

After a long drive and travel day my husband and I stopped in here late and had a great meal. Our server was Charles and he was great. He was very friendly and attentive. We had the chicken piccata and a pizza. They were both delicious. We didn't have room for dessert but they looked really good. read more

Had lunch here. The staff is attentive, courteous, and the food is amazing. I highly recommend this place for excellent Italian food.

We decided to come here because they had some gluten free options (I have celiac, so this is always a little scary). The waitress was very knowledgeable about gluten free food, so I felt comfortable eating. The cauliflower crust margarita pizza was the best pizza I have had since being diagnosed with this stupid gluten problem. They were renovating parts of the place, so that was a little ugly, but I would gladly come back again for the food. I'm tempted to drive the 2 hours from my house to get the pizza again; it was that good. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Cauliflower Margherita Pizza (amazing)! - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

This was an easy stop while I was waiting for my sweetie. The Crawfish bisque was delicious and the service excellent! For my course I got the chicken parmesan... it was a little dry and not very flavorful. The atmosphere is welcoming and surprising seeing how it's attached to a gas station. It's a nice little getaway from the everyday I must say even though I didn't have dessert that the tiramisu looks delicious and they have a wide variety of cheesecakes to choose from. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Crawfish bisque - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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Fantastic meal and a great find. Make sure you stop and enjoy. Thanks for a wonderful meal.

Best Italian food in town! Love this place. Every time someone comes in from out of the area this is the go to spot. Best prime rib in town as well read more

First time visiting this establishment and although the food wasn't horrible, it just didn't leave us with that "we'll definitely be back" feeling. Service was slow and we dealt with 3 different waiters. The salads weren't large enough to fill a rabbits belly. The spaghetti tasted off and was sticky like glue. Our main waiter held his own while the others looked lost and confused. He ran his butt off. The other dinners were okay, but not knock your socks off. The establishment is currently under construction and it looks like they're expanding. Parking was get in where you fit in. Best part of the dining experience? The Ice Tea was on point! read more

Great food and great service, love the new atmosphere since the remodel and expansion!

Great food, great drinks, great service! Highly recommend! Had some salads and a giant pizza, left VERY full and enjoyed every minute!

A great, lesser known secret in Poky. Once shared with a gas station, and now the gas station is gone and the restaurant is taking over the whole building. Great atmosphere, superb Italian cuisine, great service. read more

Food, drinks, experience. You will come back more than once! I came and enjoyed, tried a restaurant near by, won't leave again. read more

When I travel from Bozeman to Salt Lake City I always make a point to split my trip into two days so I can have dinner at Cafe Tuscano. Service is great, food is excellent! I have never been disappointed. Traveled to Italy a dozen times, this place transports me there every time I visit. read more

We usually stop in Pocatello on our way home from Arizona. Cafe Tuscano is located right by several hotels and has plenty of parking. As soon as you walk in, there are warm and wonderful aromas to greet you along with pleasant smiles from staff. Once we were seated we ordered 2 house cocktails- Tuscan Teas. It has the perfect mix of alcohols and not too strong. We ordered the Shrimp Penne and the Chicken Piccata. He had a side Caesar salad and I had the Crawfish Bisque. The salad was perfectly dressed and the croutons were small and soft, not big and hard like many other restaurants. The soup has plenty of Crawfish meat, a nice consistency and a touch of heat. The soft and semi-sweet roll is a nice compliment and the butter was SOFT, so it spreads easily and does not tear the roll. The Shrimp dish was good, but a few hard herb stems were left in the sauce. The Chicken was perfectly cooked with the right amount of sauce. The flavors of both the Risotto and vegetables were tasty, however the Risotto was a little underdone and crunchy as were the carrots and garlic in the veggies. The cannoli was a nice treat and the service was fantastic - Thank You Aubrey!!! read more

I love this place. I travel often for work and look forward to staying in Pocatello so I can have dinner here. I never have an issue finding a seat at the bar top and the service has always been top notch. Their Tuscano Caprese appetizer is a must have and the crawfish bisque is delicious. I have had a lot of the items on the menu but my go to is the Shrimp Agli Olio pasta. Pro tip: for an extra $5 you can double up on an already generous portion of shrimp. I like some spice so I always add some crushed red pepper flakes to heat it up. One of my favorites! read more

Cafe Tuscano - Shrimp Agli Olio pasta with an extra side of shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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My husband and I stopped by on our way from Montana back to Arizona. We were too early for the dinner menu but chose from the lunch menu. I had the smoked gouda mac and cheese with bacon and my husband had the prime rib and provolone wrap. The serving size was perfect, and the food was so good. Their mac and cheese was the best I've had. The service was excellent, and the interior was quaint with an Italian theme. We don't pass by this way very often but will definitely stop by again when we are in the area. read more

First the bad news. I ordered chicken piccata with risotto, and a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was limp. Totally premade probably hours before. Also, I did not get my risotto. It came with potatoes. Now onto the good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables and sauce were delicious. I'm sure it would've been great with risotto! Sadly because I did it as a take away, I didn't discover this until I got back to my hotel, and just didn't feel like driving back. I'll give them another try, but this time I'll check my order before I leave. read more

This place was 5 stars all the way with the appetizers, soup and salad. Seriously amazing tasting food. That's where the stars stop for me. I ordered the 37$ prime rib. It came cold. I mean straight out of the fridge cold. I sent it back and 3 minutes later they bring it back warmed up. Sorry jack im not paying 37$ for microwaved prime rib I could knock a couple more stars of this as well just got the insanely rude waitress who was visibly angry at me for not wanting to eat the meal. Very disappointed because it looked great and the rest of the food was awesome. I'll give them another chance one day and see if they have gotten the kinks worked out. read more

Cafe Tuscano - Bree and blackberry - Italian Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

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