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    IL Toscano Ristorante

    3.8 (297 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Black linguine with shrimp
    Jay P.

    My favorite restaurant of all time. I ordered the sear crusted ribeye steak, which was mouthwatering. We also ordered the special which was black linguine and shrimp. It was incredible. They are known for their Napoleon dessert which is out of this world. I even took an order home with me.. The waiters have been there a long time and they do their job. Excellent. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. I absolutely love this restaurant.

    Sarah K.

    My friends and I ordered a $66 cabernet bottle. For food, we ordered a plate of scallops from their special menu, the pulpo and the linguine vongole. We were very full and satisfied. Amazing dishes! I had to order a Napoleon slice of cake to go because I was too full. Service was great and it was a cozy spot.

    Stacey S.

    6/18/25. First time here midweek. Started with some old fashions and orange martinis from Dennis at the bar. Upstairs was closed, sadly, so we dined in Millers section (with Marco). Ordered new to me dishes. Usually I get the lasagna but we tried the eggplant parm. It was delicious, so fresh and light. We also shared the homemade ravioli special and of course, the lobster. Every dish was fantastic. Ended with napoleon cake and tartufo. Love the cocktails, food and service.

    Homemade Napoleon
    German B.

    This local gem is tucked away next to the Douglaston LIRR train station. It serves Northern Italian cuisine in an "old school" atmosphere that makes you forget you're in NY. They are only open for dinner and they get busy! We made reservations for 5:45 and were seated quickly by the Donna, who couldn't be more friendly & accommodating. Our waitress Lisa recited a long list of specials, all of which sounded amazing. The emphasis here is on "homemade" and they take obvious pride in their food preparation. Their ravioli (see photo) was so delicate, and stuffed with lamb and artichoke. I ate slowly to savor every bite! Their eggplant parm is not breaded and loaded with cheese as so many restaurants do it. The thinly sliced eggplant is cooked and layered and then topped with a delicate tomato sauce and a light sprinkling of parmigiano reggiano. It is so light compared to eggplant parm you get at so many Italian restaurants. A friend at our table ordered the gnocchi, which she raved about being fresh and flavorful. Their homemade Napoleon was layers of very delicate pastry and a cream that delighted the tongue while not being overly sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed all their dishes and have made plans to return again soon. Definitely worth the visit!

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    Jason M.

    Educational dinners in Queens typically do not work with my schedule as I only periodically work in the borough. However, my schedule aligned with a dinner being held at Il Toscano - and since the topic was of particular interest to me I made plans to attend. Two of my colleagues who were joining had great things to say about the restaurant, so I was really excited to check it out. There seems to be two Il Toscanos, one in Commack and the other here in Douglaston. The latter is conveniently located right by the LIRR - you can actually park in the station's lot and they'll validate it. Walking in, I was immediately greeted with old school vibes - the restaurant opened in 1985 and it doesn't look like the styling was changed much. That's a complement by the way - it doesn't look dated and has been kept up and refreshed in a very strategic way. In addition to the main level dining room, they have an upstairs dining room where we were seated. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that we had full access to their menu, and were able to order an appetizer, entree, and dessert. This is rare when going to one of these dinners, as I'm usually limited to certain menu items. They don't have a large menu - sections are marked off for apps, salads, pastas, and entrees. I decided to start off with the Mediterranean pulpo; I really enjoyed this - it was a sizeable octopus leg which was served with white beans and andouille sausage all in a tasty Romanesco sauce. All of the flavors worked really well together. For my main I went with the Semolina Crusted Jumbo Shrimp. The shrimp were lightly breaded and served with crispy leeks and risotto. The dish was good - the shrimp were a good size and the risotto was cooked well. At this point my colleagues and I all wanted to try each other's dishes so we did some swaps. One of them had ravioli stuffed with spinach and cheese which was quite good. My other colleague had the lasagna which was made with a bolognese and béchamel sauces; this was good too - the béchamel was an interesting addition and the pasta was cooked al dente. For dessert I had their signature Napoleon which was super creamy but also light and airy; the flavor and texture were on point. Service was great, food came out a good pace in relation to the presentation and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a great time at Il Toscano - this was one of the best educational dinners I've been to in a while and part of that is due to the great experience that the restaurant provided. I would definitely return for another meal.

    Nora F.

    We came here in January and the weather was pretty cold that evening. The restaurant has a perfect location, next to the LIRR Douglaston's station for those who plan to come by train and they offer a parking space and valet service for those who drive. We had a nice section in a small room just for the four of us. We had privacy but the table outside had an engagement party so they were pretty loud. Hubby's friend and his wife came to the restaurant many times. They recommended Lobster dinner. Our waiter, Miller, was a good waiter, knowledgeable and attentive. So both Hubby and I ordered the lobster. However, before the entree, we ordered two appetizers: asparagus mushroom and broccoli rabe. Both appetizers were nice but I didn't think broccoli rabe was that great, it was ok. However, the lobster asparagus, and mushroom were very good. The lobster dish was tasty. Our friends had crusted shrimp. That looked pretty good. After the meal, we had desserts because we were worth it ha! The manager came up to us to ensure a great service. Even the people from the party came up to us to apologize for the noise but that's ok, the couple is getting married so we forgave them lol. Nice food and experience. Great service from the team. Thanks!

    Stuff Zucchini Flowers
    Giuseppe C.

    Great food and service. Neighborhood gem. I had no idea they have been around since 1985. Seems small and deceiving but very big with an upstairs as well . Food was excellent. Went for a date nite and did not disappoint . The Zucchini Flowers, Fried Calamari, mushroom truffle ravioli, and their signature lobster dinner was amazing. Will return .

    Patrick N.

    This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. They have homemade pasta with fresh ingredients. Their service is great. The ambiance is cozy without being too pretentious. I had their special entree of quail last time. It had good flavors and tender

    Foie Gras
    Mike S.

    I was spoiled y'all! My family who are regulars here continually hype the food and tell me all the time how much they love IL Toscano treated me to an indulgent, let's see how much of the menu we can try, spectacular meal! I could not be more grateful. Allowing me to choose the wine I order the Jean-Paul Picard Sancerre, which felt like a great way to get summer off to an early start on this sunny Sunday. I admire the decor of the restaurant which is a rustic throwback with black bow tie service providing a level of service that is sorely missing in so many of my restaurant experiences lately. We toast to our special evening ahead. We are given bread and peppery EEVO. I am told the bread isn't the usual warm crusty one that is usually served - this one was more of a brioche style. We ordered a lot for the 3 of us - let me give a rundown: Prince Edward Island Mussels - So plump and juicy with hints of bacon flavoring the Peroni beer, onion and pepper laced broth. Amazing, if this all I ate tonight I would've been happy. Foie Gras special - I am not a major foie gras fan but it was delicious with toasted bread and wild berries to cut the richness. Eggplant Parm - this was a special app they were hoping they would have and it was fantastic - melt in your mouth cheesy tomato-ey eggplant. Yum! A special salad was also ordered, but I didn't try it. For our mains we ordered: Sea Bass special - a thick filet of creamy white fish. The skin could have been a little crisper but the flavor was good. Served on a bed of pearl couscous (2 of us ordered this) Lamb Chops - cooked rare it is tender and delicious. I really enjoyed the toasted polenta served with this as well. Lobster - For the table we ordered their apparent specialty on a bed of spinach (pasta was another option). This was mind-blowingly good - the lobster was de-shelled, super tender baked scampi style. A must get! For dessert their famous napoleon which is simple flaky layers with whipped cream so airy it might float away. We also ordered a pear tart that came in a flaky puff pastry with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I leave feeling so full, so great and so lucky - planning my future visits to try more of the focused menu or the daily changing specials. IL Toscano has existed since 1985 and I wonder what I've been doing with my life to avoid coming here for so long - I sometimes regret life choices haha, but so happy I've finally indulged here.

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    Excellent service and very delicious food!!! We ordered some specials and off the regular menu. All excellent!

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