First of all we've been to Tosca many times and used to consider it one of the best restaurants on the south shore. We were excited to go there for our 30th wedding anniversary last night. It was really unfortunate that we were treated so poorly. First they sat us in the back corner of the wine bar room on a very uncomfortable couch. I could feel the springs poking me when I sat down...like sitting on Grandma's old sofa. We asked to be moved, but nothing else was available, and so we patiently waited at the bar and had a glass of wine. After about 20 minutes, Christopher, the manager, came over to let us know our table was ready. We closed out our tab and walked over to the hostess station, and asked to be seated. (at this point the manager was no longer there) The hostess walked us through the main dining room, and I noticed there was only one open table and it was right by the window. I motioned to it, and said to the hostess "That table is fine..." She replied "Oh no, that's not your's". She seemed confused. She turned and wanted us to follow her in the opposite direction back to the wine bar room. We were stunned.... and pretty offended that she didn't just seat us at the available table. We decided to take our business elsewhere! Not sure what the problem was... maybe we just weren't young and pretty enough??? We will not be going back. read more

Had dinner there on Friday evening Salads were great wine was good My wife had the skirt steak which was delicious I had the ribeye which our waitress had recommended It was marginal at best which was disappointing considering it was the most expensive entree on the menu We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert It was very good. Coffee was very good as well The service left a lot to be desired as our waitress had not gotten us bread until we asked twice and also left us without utensils during the meal service and seemed disinterested when I told her that the ribeye was disappointing read more

It's amazing to me that people give Tosca anything but 5 stars. It is hands down the most consistent restaurant on the South Shore, with impeccable food and stellar service. Chris and Erol are outstanding at making every guest feel like a VIP. I've been to Tosca literally hundreds of times and, I kid you not, I've never had anything less than a tremendous experience. I'm such a fan that I'd rather go to Tosca than any of the big names in Boston, i.e. Davios, Rialto etc. read more

This is a solid 4 stars. The steak was very good. I really liked the pizza. The atmosphere is amazing and so is the service. The scallops were good. Some things could have had more flavor. read more

We were there Saturday evening for dinner and it was the first time in a year. To begin the service was very good and that was not an issue. Now, Its very obvious to me as a professional having owned restaurants that nobody is paying much attention to the kitchen operation. The food was dried out and over cooked, the flavors and consistency of the sauces were not good. Most of the dishes were swimming in sauce. The overall flavor profiles were just not good at all. The old adage in this business "you are only as good as your last meal" this is very true. We have been frequenting Tosa for many years and to be perfectly honest we will not be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Our kids have taken my wife and I here twice in the past couple of years for special occasions. The most recent was last Saturday night as a Christmas/Birthday gift. We had a 6 PM reservation and expected that the place would be empty. To our pleasant surprise the resturant was full and buzzing with a great vibe. The architecture of the building and decor are beautiful. The service is professional but not over bearing and the food very good. We look forward to returning and would highly recommend it. read more

Tosca is a great restaurant- food is consistently very good, super wine list, service always excellent and one of the most welcoming places to eat. Bolognese always a favorite, steaks prepared perfectly - chocolate Torra for dessert - great night out. read more

Can't wait to eat my leftovers today! Tosca is a great place for a date. We went on a Sunday for dinner and it was very quiet. The lighting is low and romantic and the smell of the wood burning ovens is amazing. Our waiter was very attentive. I had the classic baked pasta =pasta, chicken, butternut squash in a lovely creamy garlic sauce. Simply amazing My boyfriend had the special of the day which was a pork sampler that he also loved. We don't live anywhere near Hingham but its worth the drive for sure! read more

Okay so I'll start by saying that I don't like to post negative reviews, but that being said I do think it's important to give feedback as necessary. And a restaurant with this type of reputation must do better... We found out that my husband had to work on my actual birthday later this week so we tried looking for some last minute reservations to celebrate together tonight. We had been at Tosca's once many years ago, and remembered it as being a good place, unfortunately it appears to have gone down hill. Service is very big for us, and first off we had been seated for well over ten minutes (yes I was checking the time) without any water or any greeting. Meanwhile the older couple to the left of us had been checked on more than once, and the restaurant was clearly not busy as multiple waitstaff were standing around together chatting. I am typically not one to complain but I absolutely debated just walking out. When the waitress finally came over we let her know how long we were waiting and she did seem genuinely apologetic - which I appreciated so we stayed. She said she was unaware that we were seated (but again multiple waitstaff walked by us). Unfortunately, the rest of the experience overall continued to disappoint. The appetizers came out and my husband had finished his water and my glass was near empty as well. The waitstaff (not our specific waitress) walked right by us and gave other tables water (I don't understand this - is it our age where they felt the need to cater to the older crowds instead and skip us - I'm really unsure and puzzled). We had to find another waitstaff and ask her to please serve us water - I'm sorry but that's just unacceptable. Later on, our own waitress had been more attentive to making sure we had water - however there was also a time where I was just waiting for another glass of wine, most places will be sure to ask if you'd like another glass before you've finished). The food was good enough, I won't say otherwise, but not amazing either. Also, I'm a huge dessert person, and especially for my birthday I would typically get one but I really just wanted the dinner to be over with and to leave - so we asked for the check. They took off two of our appetizers leaving the bill to $100, this was for two glasses of wine and two meals. We are more than happy to really spend for a great dinner, but this was absolutely not worth that. My husband's going to make it up to me and take me out to another birthday dinner when we can find the time, because this certainly didn't suffice. We won't be back, and I would not recommend it. Update: Received a kind and apologetic email from the general manager, and although we are not likely to return, thought he had a nice gesture to make up for the experience. Hopefully was just an "off" night for them. read more

Awesome place... great food... great vibes. One of the Best restaurants in Hingham. Great service...also great for private parties. Had a party in March and they were amazing... the service and food was fantastic. Chris the manger and all the staff are really great. They will go above and beyond...seriously check it out!!!! read more

This is the second time we went to Tosca to celebrate my parents anniversary. The food is good along with the decor. If you like Italian food look no further, this is the perfect spot and for special occasions as well. Tosca offers a wide range of cocktails, appetizers, main courses, pizzas & desserts. We start with Harbor Retreat cocktail. Then we had calamari, lamb chops & scallops. Pizza is such a staple we had to have both the fennel sausage & angus meatball. For desserts, we finished with pumpkin tiramisu & warm chocolate torta. Overall great food, service & affordable price. We had the honor to have Peter as our waiter again & he made sure we were well taken care of! read more

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Amazing. The ambiance is warm and inviting, love the high ceilings and the brick oven scent as you walk in. We had a lovely peach Bellini as a cocktail then had a delightful tuna tartare w chopped pickles, amazing bread given to the table with a white bean paste in olive oil and a melt in your mouth Burrata salad with tomatoes and sliced peaches 0:-) (heaven) My date had a skirt steak over a salad w spicy pieces of cheese tossed in it kinda like a different take on Caesar. I had the brick chicken which was a healthy portion of leg meat w skin flattened by a hot brick to cook. Flavorful and well prepared. Served over the most yummy and creamy polenta I've ever had and some onion jam and micro greens which were also very flavorful and fresh. We paired white wines with our meals. Didn't have room for dessert but this place is fantastic and will go again. 5 stars! read more

First I have to give credit to Tosca for all my past experience. It has always been a great place with a great atmosphere and food and that's the reason why someone would come back. This time, Sunday Valentine's Day was very different and the last time I went to Tosca. The hostess took us to the function room, which is completely separated from the restaurant down the hallway passing the restrooms area and simply seated us there w/o even asking if it would be ok. The room was nothing like Tosca restaurant. We came for the experience and atmosphere especially in this weird times is nice to see other people at other tables talking to each other and laughing. We saw this only for few seconds until we got seated in that separated room, total maybe 6-7 tables. function room at Tosca is not even decorated, white empty walls, not even any pictures on the walls, cold temperature, bright day light lighting and loud broken speakers blasting music. Food was ok as usual, however during the dinner I was impolitely interrupted twice by the kid who came to pickup the dishes with "You done?" while food was still on my plate. So with this experience I am done with this place that took a chance to to make extra $$$ and lose a customer who came to support them. I come to Tosca for dinner and across the street for branch for years however this was not acceptable. Your business is only great as your weakest staff. NT read more

I wasn't too impressed. On the menu they only list the half portion price and then ask you if you want an entree add 13$ to it. I got a small portion and it was EXTREMELY small. For 17$ I expect a decent pasta dish and was very disappointed. My date got a pasta listed as 15$ but said he wanted to entree was charged 30$ for what was just a basic pasta. They are WAY over priced. read more

Great atmosphere and quality food. Music in the lounge side was excellent service is very good and staff is friendly and attentive .

Tosca is an opera. It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on January 14th 1900. It's based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, La Tosca. It contains depictions of torture, murder and suicide. Tosca is also an Italian Steak House in Hingham that feels like an opera. It too came in 3 acts. And like the play, none of the characters make it to the end alive. Act 1. The bread. It arrived with trumpets and fanfare. Our waitress described all 4. I only heard double chocolate bread. It was so satisfyingly delicious that I talked to it in between bites congratulating it like an athlete. An olive tapenade dip came with. Act 2. The appetizers. Cheese on Marble and Mushroom Pate. 4 different cheeses from hard to soft were accompanied by the same exact accoutrements as the pate... odd. Carmelized fig jam, gherkins, blackberry preserves and grapes came with crostini. The pate was devine. Act 3. The Steak. Reserve Filet Mignon. It came with rosemary salt, tosca steak sauce and a whole head of roasted garlic. You had me at rosemary salt. The smokiness of the grill shined and every bite was infused with the garlic oil from said squeezed bulb. Overall the evening had it all. I laughed, I cried and I thouroghly enjoyed myself. At the end of Tosca the Opera, our heroine flings herself off a cliff crying " O Scarpia, Avanti a Dio!!!" - Oh Scarpia, we meet before God! ....I threw myself onto my couch a declared " O Tosca, Til we meet again !!!". read more

I had herd good things about Tosca, but they were understated, the place was amazing!!! My girlfriend and I went on Friday a few weeks ago and didn't make a reservation, and they were packed. After waiting a little while, we were able to grab 2 seats at the bar. The bartender, Alicia, was really busy, but she took the time to answer all of our question - we had a lot since it was our first time there. She was nice, accommodating, so helpful in everything we chose for the night, from wine to dessert - she was spot on. She suggested the skirt steak to me and it was so good - different than having just steak and potatoes. She also suggested the swordfish for my girlfriend and she was blown away. Then for dessert we tried the apple fritters - delicious! Our entire experience was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to go back again! read more

Just read Charles B.'s horror story and had a similar experience many years ago, also on Valentine's Day, and have not been back since. It seems that with the passage of time, their attitude hasn't changed. read more

After much pleasant debate my fiancée and I traveled to Tosca for our anniversary dinner. What finally tipped the scales in its favor was the fact that my lovely lady had a stellar experience at Tosca some years ago. Some years ago and an age, it would seem... When traveling to Tosca a cavernous pothole and an idling MBTA bus were the first things to greet us upon our arrival. Our walk to the restaurant from the parking lot was redolent of ocean, ringed by fake plants in plastic containers and dimly lit by a veiled moon above a slumbering strip mall below. The hostess was a tall girl in too much makeup, not enough skirt and heels she had apparently never walked in before. Not a word is passed as she stumbles us to a table by the window, thrusts menus at us and staggers away. My fiancée and I exchange quizzically raised eyebrows and proceed to peruse their offerings. Their wine list was broad but not deep so we decided to start out with some Emeritus. As we are discussing appetizers and entrees a figure lurches into view on my right. The table on that side of us had been boisterous and I merely presumed one of their party had indulged a few drops over the limit and was coming to grips with standing up straight for the first time in an hour. Surprising and not something I would expect from a place attempting to present itself in the fashion Tosca does. In an attempt to avoid drawing attention to the probable embarrassment of the person in question I continue my conversation-only to be interrupted by "Welcome to Tosca." I turn awkwardly to see our server, who had apparently just tripped on one of our tables unoccupied chairs and now stood at an angle addressing the vicinity of us. We greet, exchange pleasantries and put in our wine order. For whatever reason our server has been slowly working her way to the opposite corner of our table and it is at this point she requests to see my fiancées ID. Now, I understand the idea of carding a teenager who has just ordered a Miller Lite with darting eyes at Chili's but did not see the need for it here. As it turns out my fiancée had left her purse at home and the server politely explained she could not order wine. My lady gives me a slight shrug to let me know 'Meh, it's not worth it' so I change our order to a glass of Ravenswood. My ID is promptly requested. I hand it over. Our server studies it for a few long moments and explains she has to go check it against her book. No less than twenty minutes later our server returns and proclaims my ID as valid. "Now, what would you like to drink?" Blinking in surprise, I repeat my order and also put in for some calamari. In the ten minutes our server is away we discuss the menu and eventually decide on swordfish and the pasta with wild boar-both looked promising. My wine is delivered and our dinners requested. My fiancée and I discuss news of the day and I have a moment to look around the restaurant while nibbling on hard bread and rubbery calamari. Tosca is lovely. Wood abounds and every nook and cranny is tastefully appointed. Their chairs are chic and comfortable and the tables are arranged for footpaths and group cohesion. The ceiling is high, full of thick wood beams and industrial pipes that offset each other well. The two major failings are the kitchen and the view. I understand what they were trying to do with an open kitchen but it is done in such a way as to give no real view to the art of cooking and simply lends a half-hearted Bertucci's vibe to the place. When you look out the windows of Tosca's front room you are presented with an unappealingly blasé view of Mill and North Street... asphalt backed by low, dark buildings does not exactly pique the appetite. All of this was taken in while shouting to be heard above the din of the room and a water waiter constantly leaning between us to do her duty. My fiancées meal eventually arrives and mine follows a minute later. We attend to our plates and are underwhelmed. Her fish is nearing overcooked status and my pasta is drowning in sauce with a few meager chunks of boar to act as lonely buoys. The food was palatable, acceptable even-but for the amount we were paying for it we expected to be wowed. This fare could be gotten much cheaper and easier elsewhere. My wine, while pleasantly chewy, was the best part of the meal and even that was just OK. I got the sense that by erecting a pleasing façade and installing a well decorated interior Tosca didn't feel the need or have the wherewithal to add in good service and excellent food... the mere presence of well dressed waiters and a polished menu grant cardboard sophistication... and that is apparently enough for Tosca. Maybe it was an off night for Tosca, maybe the ghost of Allen Funt was having a go at us, maybe somebody pinned a "Please give me bad service" sign on my back but... Tosca is not worth your time and certainly not worth the money. read more

Went there with one other person for my birthday for dinner - a regular Saturday night dinner, ultimately. My companion had been here before and we were looking for some place near the water so it came up. Our experience was disappointing, to say the least. We had appetizers - the Liver and Onions (which was EXCELLENT) and the Carpaccio (which was fine). So we were pre-disposed at that point to enjoy the rest of our meal. It went downhill from there in a big, big way.... My companion had the "special" of the night - Veal Milanese. Bland, greasy fried veal for $17. I had the flounder/oyster entree (which is on their regular dinner menu right now, but not listed as such on their web site). I SPECIFICALLY TOLD the server that I cannot eat onions....and changed my entree choice because the first one (duck fettuccine) was "loaded with them". Lo and behold...the thing is covered with chopped scallions, which I then proceeded to pick off as I didn't want to have my companion (a) wait for me and have his meal get cold or (b) be uncomfortable eating while I sat there waiting for them to redo my meal. Beyond that, my entree was also basically tasteless. I ate the 5 or 6 oysters and left the rest it was so bad....and the server never even noticed that 80% of my meal went untouched! I didn't want to make a big deal about it and ruin our evening so when she asked how it was, I pointedly looked at my plate and my facial expression was more than clear that I was not happy. She was completely indifferent and was quite obviously just going through the motions. We had the chocolate souffle which was paired with another flourless chocolate "cake" (again, not on the menu on their web site). This was fine - nothing special. They wrote "happy birthday" around the plate in chocolate (my companion called them and pre-ordered desert) so that was a nice touch. I love this area and have been meaning to try Tosca for some time. As I said, my companion had been there 1 other time and thought it was "fine". Birthday or not, this was not what I expected. If I was in the area I might go back for appetizers, but with the understanding that they might be tasteless like the rest of our meal..... read more

Our experience was so off-putting, that the decent-but-overpriced food didn't make up for the mediocre service and the snotty maitre'd. Noisy! Very difficult to carry on a conversation. Many better choices on the South Shore (try the Barker Tavern in Scituate, for starters). read more

Not impressed at all. The food was cold. I ordered the chicken under a brick. I've had much better in other places. Definitely not a place I'd come back to. read more

Very poor new menu!! Did I say very bad new menu!! I saw two people sit down look at the menu and leave!! My wife and I ordered two meals and only one came out! I asked to substitute the polenta with potatoes and I was told the chef has a problem with substitutions!! Wtf!! So I had to over pay for a side of potatoes!! My wife's meal showed up after we finished mine!!! Not a good experience!! Sorry, but we used to like the place!! I forgot to mention that they do not have a gluten free menu!! read more

This is my go-to local place when I want to be assured of a great meal in comfortable surroundings with good service. Although it's more than a bar, it's kind of my "Cheers". I can't remember a time I've been let down and we've been here many, many times. This is the place to go if you just want to be casual, sit at the bar with a drink and some appetizers or if you want to have a meal in the dining room. You can also sit at a part of the bar that faces the grill while you watch the action. I often meet friends here after work for a drink and a nosh before heading home. I love the brick building Tosca is housed in as well the inside decor with high ceilings and the slightly industrial yet very rustic Italian feel. There is a solidly great and seasonal menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, and meat and seafood entrees along with pizzas grilled in the wood oven. They don't mind if you share food and will divide up the portions for you so you don't feel like losers. Another thing I love about Tosca is that you can make this a fancy night out for a celebration when you're not worrying about the bill or you can be casual, share food and not spend a lot of money. In both instances, you will leave happily content and feel like you spent your time in just the right place. If you get yourself on their email list you will get updates about cooking classes and special wine dinners. Great place. read more

What is more disappointing than having a dish in a fancy restaurant (like Tosca) and then find out that you can buy the same dish in a supermarket? The meet balls in Tosca are like that!!! They buy the meet balls somewhere and put them on a plate and sell them to you... very unprofessional! I'm extremely disappointed with this restaurant. read more

Food was decent.... Nothing to rave about... They try to be a Mortons / Capital Grille of the South Shore. I wasn't impressed. The place was extremely loud and I sat next to a large birthday group where the birthday boy got so drunk he actually fell into another couple... It was PATHETIC... I wrote a letter expressing my displeasure with this situation and they did not respond. I will NOT be going back and I will definitely steer many people away from this restaurant. You want fine dining, stick to the REAL steakhouses not some second rate wannabe.... read more

I've always had a great meal here and being at Tosca feels like an occasion. The chicken under a brick is amazing!

Food is really excellent and the wait staff is outstanding. My major gripe is that it is EXTREMELY loud. Sitting at the bar, I feel like I'm at a loud 20-something hangout on Boylston Street. But not in a good way. A lively atmosphere is essential to me, but not at the expense of being able to hear the bartender or even the person sitting next to me. read more

There are a few great restaurants on the South Shore and Tosca's is definitely one of them. The smells alone when you pull up to the parking lot is enough to get your taste buds moving in the right direction. A perfect restaurant for a date night or a meal after work. Always I leave thinking about when I will return. Truly one of the best restaurants around. read more

My husband and I went to Tosca to celebrate our anniversary. I made a reservation specifically asking for "romantic seating". The seating turned out to be average. We sat by a window next to a soiled curtain. The service was HORRIBLE. The restaurant was not busy, so there was no excuse for the poor service. The waitress was slow and inattentive. Many of the patrons who had other servers were served well before we were wanted dessert but after waiting 20 minutes for the waitress to return to take our order we decided to skip it. The food is very expensive but nothing remarkable. I had 2 THIN slices of swordfish for $29! My husband had 2 small slices of steak for the same price. (I would have rated the dessert, but I needed to get to bed!) I really expected to be "wowed" because my daughter raved about Tosca, but I was disappointed and irritated by the awful service. NEVER AGAIN! read more

My wife and I have been big fans of Stars in Hingham for five years. We had always discussed the idea of having dinner at Tosca's, since we had heard and read so much about it. My wife made reservations for Tosca's for Valentine's Day. We arrived slightly before our 7:30 reservations, at which time my wife informed the host of our arrival. She was asked if we "had called ahead?", at which time she told them of our reservation, which they had called and confirmed with us several days earlier. The host then replied that our "table was being cleared, and would be ready in a few minutes". A little disclaimer here - my wife and I are in our mid-forties, were well-dressed, and know how to carry ourselves and behave in restaurants. We aren't jet-setters, but we have eaten in some of the finest restaurants you'll encounter in the US and abroad. We waited for about 20 minutes, and were given notice that our table was ready. During those twenty minutes we observed a number of people coming in without reservations and chatting up the host. A young hostess started to lead us to our table in what could be best described as a secondary dining room, when she abruptly stopped and asked us to wait and left. I looked around and spotted at least two cleared tables for two. She returned and asked us to follow her and she redirected us down a long hallway and around a corner to a set of glass doors. We entered through the glass doors and I was somewhat shocked to see that we had been lead to what could best be described as a small function room. Within the room were approximately 15 tables, (rented card tables - to be exact) with tablecloths, that were appointed with two chairs each. At first glance you could clearly see that the fabric on these chairs was badly stained. My wife's first instinct was to ask to sit in the main room - but shame on me - I mentioned that it was Valentine's Day and we were probably lucky to get a table. They put us at a table right next to the bar in the front of the room. We sat down and waited probably 15 minutes for one of the two wait staff assigned to the room to ask us if we wanted drinks. She took our order, promptly made the drinks, and left them on the bar for another 10 minutes. When she finally came back and left the drinks, she asked if we wanted water. We ordered bottled water, and it was at that moment that I realized that there was a large glob of food matter on my wife's water glass. It appeared to be water-soaked bread, and was approximately the size of a nickel. I pointed this out to the server, and she grabbed the glass and hid it behind her back. She came back with the water (and a new glass) and stated that she would send some bread. She took our order and was off. The bus person brought by a small plate of bread - no oil, no butter. We waited another ten minutes or so, and our server came by while we were in conversation and without excusing herself, leaned into my wife's ear and asked what she had ordered for a main course. I took advantage of the fact that she was around to ask for butter or dipping oil, and she brought back both when she brought our appetizers. We then had to ask her for the wine list, as it was never offered to us. We did order a bottle of wine when given a chance., Meanwhile, the table behind us returned a dish to the kitchen. An official (later determined to be the general manager) came out to practice some damage control. There was a steady stream of new customers being brought into the room - all couples - and all very young or older. There were no "beautiful people" being asked to dine in that room! I had ordered the tomatoes and goat cheese with balsamic vinegar, and my wife had ordered the apple salad. The cheese was not fresh or local, and I knew this because it had obviously just been cut from a block of cheese. Did I mention the music? There was a compact disc playing soft jazz with some Sinatra mixed in. How did I know that it was a compact disc? It kept getting hung up and was skipping. How about the comfort of the dining room? The two glass doors through which we had entered were right next to the rear door. An older gentlemen in conversation with others stood for at least ten minutes holding the doors open, allowing the cold night air to pour in. None of the restaurant's staff said anything to him. I cannot document the full disappointment of our experience at Tosca's, due to the 5k limit on characters in this field. Just know that the main courses were cafeteria-grade, the creme brulee that I ordered was ultimately "not available" because the torch was broken, and the unsolicited empty apologies of the restaurant official fell on deaf ears. All this for $170.00? My wife and I were so disappointed. We would have been so better off had we gone to Bridgemans in Hull. We have NEVER had a bad meal or occasion there. read more

New "fast food" approach at Tosca? I've always had a fabulous experience at Tosca, so when my husband suggested going out to dinner to celebrate a special occasion, Tosca was my first choice. We had a 7:30 reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and were promptly seated. So far, so good. A server arrived immediately to take our drink order, but we hadn't even had time to open the menu. She came back, got us all set with drinks, and took our order. My husband got the corn soup, and I had the burrata salad. Both were delicious. I was mid-way through the salad when a server came and asked if she could clear our plates. Really? My plate was still half full, and I had a fork in my hand. I informed her that I was still eating. Within 2 minutes, our regular server showed up and asked if we were still eating. Answer: Yes. Another 2 minutes, she's back with our entrees while I'm still finishing my salad and slides the entree plate close to in front of me. At this point I was flabbergasted. I had planned to order a glass of wine with dinner, but I was still finishing up my pre-dinner cocktail so decided to skip the wine. She offered dessert and coffee at the end, but we had been so rushed through our meal that we were still too full for dessert. As for the entrees, they were very good, but the risotto that came with both meals was bland and a bit undercooked (mine was very chewy). From beginning to end, the entire experience took just under an hour. Not exactly what you expect from a fine dining establishment. Tosca is a 40-min drive one way from where we live. We'll think twice before going back. read more

Consistently very good. Nice restaurant for a couple or larger group.

This place was phenomenal. From the ambiance to the food to the service, hands down awesome. My boyfriend and I had gone on a Sunday evening around 5 and were seated with no wait (a couple of hours later it became very full). I loved the interior of the restaurant, the woodfire oven, the lighting and the exposed wood beams. Our waitress was very sweet & attentive. My glass of water was never less than halfway full, before a server would top it off. The waitress served us bread (both asiago cheese bread & cranberry bread) with ricotta in a lemon-oil, which was a surprisingly great, great combo - a lot better than your plain bread & butter that most places serve. We started off with the Creamy Lobster Chowder - which was literally like the best one I ever had. We also got a side of the Potato-Parmiganio Gnocchi - creamy goodness. For our entrees we split the special Angus Ribeye which came with Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Pancetta; excellent. And we also split a wood oven pizza - I think it was called the Siciliano, it had ricotta, a balsamic glaze, & pistachios with a pistachio oil. It was very light and delicious. The waitress knew we were splitting everything and took the time to split the rib eye etc. I didn't even have to ask she just did it once we had told her we were splitting both meals (extra points for her). Lastly for desert we had gotten the "Forno" Bread Pudding; it was the perfect consistency and went great with the white chocolate gelato. Make sure you come here - there'll be no regrets! read more

Sat night late what you'd expect. Ordered a Rib eye special $100 steak. I believe they ran out and didn't tell anyone. I got a bone on a plate with a sirloin steak all cut up like a London broil. read more

I went last weekend with 2 of my girlfriends. The atmosphere is really nice and the place was packed. It is definitely a place you have to make reservations in advance. The food was delicious. Their fried calamari is awesome!! Why? B/c not only are the calamari fried crispy but it comes with pickeled red onions and cucumbers. So that extra addition makes it an awesome appetizer. And of course it has the bell peppers. My friend and I had the scallops dish and it was cooked perfectly. My other friend had the lobster spaghetti and she ate the whole dish! The wine was good as well was the dessert. Some mint chocolate molton cake thingy. Can't remember the name. One thing that was just "eh" was the service. The place was really packed and at first our waiter was attentive. But once our appetizer came out, he was no where to be seen. It also took us a while before he came back to take our orders but it could have been to give us more time to pick what we wanted. Also, we ordered a bottle of wine and they do not leave it at the table. Which is nice because they pour it for you but it's also a little annoying when your glass is empty and you want to refill it and your waiter is no where to be seen. But I would defintely go there again. Kind of pricey but hey, you're in Hingham.... read more

It's unfortunate that a few bad reviews have pulled the rating down on this excellent restaurant. Certainly a bad experience will put a person off of a restaurant, however, I can't say I'm surprised both were on Valentine's day...certainly one of the busiest days of the year for any restaurant. Don't be discouraged. Having been to Tosca no less than 20 times, I have never had a bad meal there or bad service. There is a waiter there who I could live without...but his surly manner is still efficient and it has never impacted the taste of my food :-) I'm not a big fan of their desserts which I find uninspired and average. A few favorite dishes are -- anything with braised short rib , Costoletta of Pork, and most of the specials! read more

I ate here during a business trip to the Boston area. Meal was superb all around. For appetizer I had the caprese, which was just superb, especially the mozzarella. Being in Boston I felt obligated to order seafood over meat but the waitress encouraged me to try their steaks which are aged on premise. I went with the rib eye and was very pleased. It was well cooked, although not evenly, and very flavorful. Good choice. They have a superb wine list. read more

You had me at the door... Thanks to low lighting, white table-cloths, dark wood, and comfy seats, the ambience here was very intimate despite the massive vaulted ceilings. I came here with the husb for a romantic dinner, which the ambience was perfect for, but I can also see why people come here regularly for a casual meal given a wide range of dining options: wine bar, chef's bar, booths; and wide range of menu options: pizzas, select cuts of aged meat, pastas, appetizers, entrees, and of course a solid selection of seafood. Highlights: + LOBSTER CAPPELLETTI. yum. real, noticeable, and flavorful chunks of lobster all wrapped up in fresh pasta dough and served with a tomato broth flavored with fennel. think of cappelletti as torteloni. husb and I shared this and the chef gave us each our own dish, which was helpful. $18 for the 1st-course size came with a total of 6 nuggets. this was the first time I've ever had a lobster pasta dish where the flavor of the lobster remained contained in the lobster meat. nicely done. + 16 oz DRY AGED RIBEYE (butcher's reserve menu). medium. served as is with the topping offered on the side. I got truffle butter (real flecks of truffle whipped into what looked like a cup of butter ... yowzers). I love ribeye. The meat didn't taste seasoned which surprised me, so I had to add salt, but it was a lovely cut of meat with just enough fat marbled in for extra flavor oomf (sooooo good). At $49, this was the priciest cut of meat on the menu and I couldn't eat it all (womp womp). + CAESAR SALAD. Just a solid caeser served with or without anchovy filets (and you get your choice of white or brown). Large enough to share with your date if you're willing. $9. Other things: + HEIRLOOM TOMATO SPECIAL. delicious, juicy, and colorful tomatoes were kind of hacked into wedges and the arugula below were a big soggy under the weight of the tomato juice that sat in the bottom of the plate. maybe thick slices would provide more appeal. some of the goat cheese crumbles were melted by the time the plate arrived and there was definitely enough to share with four people as an appetizer. the flavor was fine but it didn't look like it was made with care. + PAN-SEARED HALIBUT SPECIAL. nice cut of fish served with an unimpressive bacon risotto. perhaps the fish could have been cooked slightly less and seasoned slightly more. didn't knock the socks off. Our server was great. She was friendly, confident, and helpful. I loved how none of the tables were too crowded together and really just can't get over the gorgeous interior. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend in the area. Oh and as a note of advice, the pasta prices on the menu are for app sized. You can up-size to a dinner portion for a $15 add-on. read more

It had been many years since I visited Tosca and I am sorry I waited so long. We did not have reservations on a busy Saturday night but did not have a long wait. We were seated in the Wine room and listened to live Jazz music while sipping on wine. Our service was fantastic and we began our meals with the Porcini Mushroom Pizza. This is a must have! I was completely full after that but my very fussy companion ordered the Angus Medallions. Thankfully they were cooked just to his liking and nothing needed to be sent back *phew* We both sampled the creme brulee which was perfect. I will be sure to return to Tosca very soon. read more