This is a fantastic restaurant. In town for just one night. Went in and were immediately seated. The staff was really friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. My wife and I shared a Chicken Parm (neither of us was, unfortunately, very hungry). I use Chicken Parm as my sort-of-litmus test for restaurants. This was one of the best I've ever had. The only downside is that it's really loud. Even before the place was full (by the time we left it was completely packed) it was loud. Just got more so as more people showed up. But don't let this keep you from coming here. The food and service are absolutely worth it!!! read more

Outstanding! I came here for dinner and I was very very pleased with my experience. My wife had the eggplant Parmesan and I had the chicken marsala. Both were absolutely fantastic. I also ordered the sardine appetizer on a lark and it was really really good. I never thought sardines could taste so so good really really enjoyed my experience. Also the tartufo for dessert --unbelievable. Service was incredibly friendly and welcoming and the dining room was cozy and very modern looking. just a fantastic experience. My only regret is that we're not staying in Cooperstown another night so we can't eat here tomorrow night. read more

This place is wonderful! The classic bolognese and lobster ravioli were the best we had ever had. Our server, Patrick, was attentive and very friendly. The ambience, while a little noisy, is very cozy and inviting. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Service, food, ambiance is impeccable! We had dinner here last weekend and it didn't disappoint. The server was attentive, our food was delicious and surprisingly, came out pretty quickly. I had the twin lobster tails, my husband had the surf and turf, our daughter got the chicken Parm. All of our meals were delicious. Coupled with great atmosphere and excellent service, I can't recommend Toscana's enough. read more

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Great stop if you're downtown! Chicken Marsala and eggplant parm were delicious and very large portions!

We've eaten her two years in a row now on our visit to the HOF. Their service is amazing, Stephanie was our server and she couldn't have been better. The food is fresh and amazing. I had the chicken Milanese this time and it was the best I've ever had. This atmosphere is casual to fine dining, but if you're coming from the museum you'll be fine. I highly recommend Toscana. read more

Absolutely fantastic meal. Great service, atmosphere, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend!

Always an excellent meal. Chef knows how to do it right. Many thanks to the chef. Wait staff are equally great. Thanks for a great meal and experience. read more

An excellent choice for dinner, but be sure to make reservations! A noisy and crowded and happy place. Excellent, welcoming service and fresh, delicious food and drink. I was in a party of six, and wasn't too happy with my entree; our server was happy to offer another, and then deducted it from our bill. Very thought and professional. read more

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Nice little place that was busy. Told it was a favorite of locals. We were able to get a table but they asked if we minded being done in 1 hour and 50 minutes since all tables were full and needed them for later reservations. Not a problem. Service was very good except waitress couldn't not find wine list, but knew wines by glass and many bottles along the wall behind the tables. The bread comes out warm and is so good with a tasty dipping oil. Started with the burrata that came with some mango, pear slice with some cinnamon and red pepper, so good. The veal sorrentino was very good, very large, soft and tender, covered with a tasty tomato and cheese sauce. Did not have room for dessert. Can understand way it was so crowded and a favorite of locals. read more

This place ...We were done in 27 minutes. So rushed ,so fast . Sat so close to other couples , uncomfortable. Waiter can't even fit between the tables you're so close to strangers. Food was ehh. We used to love this place ,,,so sad to never talk about toscana in a positive way. read more

Amazing restaurant! I ordered the bolognese. The portions are large. If you like leftovers, you will definitely take them home. The bolognese sauce and pasta were beautifully served and tasted so good. Service was excellent. The restaurant is small but by being small, it feels like you are dining at a home. Love, love this restaurant! Street parking is available. read more

The best Italian restaurant around! Our family loves to come here when we're visiting. Plus it's a family owned and operated business! When you first arrive, the exterior takes you back to Italy. As you enter, the interior decor is the perfect balance of rustic and chic. The energy of the place is amazing. You're always greeted by someone with a smile on their face. The service here is incredible and you can tell they care about the food they are putting out. There are menu options for everyone in the family. You can tell the detail that went into this place. There are so many items on the menu that I love, it's hard to pick one! I aways leave full and happy. Our server was so polite and attentive. I highly recommend coming here if you're in the area!! read more

The food was good with a nice selection. Although the restaurant had a reasonably large wine list, they only had a few available. That was a bit disappointing. read more

This small restaurant truly exceeded our expectations--everything was spot on! The food was delicious and the service warm and welcoming. I had the Roasted Long Island Duckling, which was outstanding--perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My only suggestion would be to serve a bit less sauce or offer it on the side to let the duck shine even more. My husband ordered the Rack of Lamb, and we were pleasantly surprised by the generous portion. Compared to what we've had in California at the same price, it was nearly double! The lamb was cooked to perfection. We finished with the tiramisu, which was authentic and satisfying--a lovely way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

Toscana - Rack of Lamb - Italian Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

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This was a delicious Italian meal. We both got the specials and a bottle of nice Chianti Excellent service and ambiance read more

Charming Italian cuisine with a variety of special dishes on the menu. Wonderful service. Delicious food. Don't miss it if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed! read more

Nice cozy restaurant! Menu has a variety of Italian foods and service was excellent. I've gone there several different times always good..

Dinner was PERFECT! After a Thanksgiving weekend of meat and potatoes (which I love!) we wanted Italian food. Toscana was just what we needed. The pasta bolognese and angel hair with grilled shrimp and scallops was off the charts. Seafood salad was the perfect balance of lemon, oil and vinegar. Even the bread was outstanding. Bella, our server was attentive and sweet without being intrusive. You won't be disappointed! A MUST enjoy dinner! We'll be back!! read more

What a great place for dinner. Tony, his son and staff were wonderful. Had clients in from Japan for the Hall of Fame induction and we all rated it one of the best meals we have had whether in Cooperstown or NYC! I highly recommend if you are passing through or staying for a weekend. Thanks for the great atmosphere, dinner and experience! read more

The food, the drinks, the service! All of the above. I had the lobster ravioli and my husband had the bolognese. Both, were phenomenal! Finished w/ homemade tiramisu Don't skip out on this one. read more

Toscana - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

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Went to Cooperstown for the first time. Had dinner both nights at Toscana. The food was absolutely phenomenal, from appetizers to entrees to dessert. The service was absolutely unbeatable! Overall, I would rate this restaurant more than 5 stars if I could. I recommend to ANYONE in the area, it's a must try! read more

Service was good as the last time, set up table outside, but food (3 stars) was amateur prepared. They tried to accommodate and change fixing the angel hair to al dente but garlic was put in raw - twice killing the flavour of the scallop and shrimp dish. A quick pan fry on your skillet takes 2 mins! I got the duck which was deep fried and was dry. There was a nice sauce, mash potato, bread was fresh. The last time we came we had the Bolognese and fried calamari so if we do come by again maybe will just order that. Toscana Red blend was good and generous pour. read more

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Had dinner there 3 nights this week while staying in Cooperstown, loved everything about the place , service was excellent, ambience was wonderful and the food was fantastic, my wife and I loved this place. Highly recommend it read more

Such an excellent meal! This has to be best food on our trip and at Cooperstown hands down. We had a bottle of moscato, a steak, the biggest (I kid you not!) chicken parmigiana I've ever seen, and their duckling. Everything was absolutely amazing. Great flavors, reasonable pricing, great service and superb ambiance. We'll definitely be coming back here the next time we visit the national baseball hall of fame here in Cooperstown! read more

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I am worried to write this, because I think when word gets out, we will never be able to get our favorite specials again, but In writing it anyway. The escargot is better than what we had in France and the eggplant rollatini was better than what we had in Italy. Honestly, I feel like if had Toscana's escargot, a loaf of their warm crusty bread to sop up the unbelievable sauce and a good bottle of wine I would die happy. read more

Food was delicious; I had one of the night's specials, Chicken Francese and my spouse had the chicken Marsala. Both were served with mashed potatoes rather than pasta, but they were delicious as well. The server, Dan, was fantastic. Didn't rush us, but checked frequently without being intrusive. Nice personality. read more

This is the finest restaurant in Cooperstown. It's tiny, so call ahead for reservations, otherwise dining there will be hit or miss. The food is exceptional. I have dined there several times and have always been very pleased with flavor and presentation of all my dishes. The place is tastefully decorated with wine bottles lining the walls. Music is quietly playing in the background set at the right volume so you can still enjoy conversations with your friends. The service is excellent! We dined there two nights ago and were warmly greeted and thanked for dining there upon entering. I loved that! Dan, our server was attentive and knowledgeable. He also asked if we wanted appetizers or desert aside from the bread and olive oil offered. Another server approached to ask what perfume I was wearing. The young lady knew the brand right off the bat and I filled her in on the name. That tickled me pink! The restaurant is pricey and it is more expensive on season, so if you want the rack of lamb, be prepared for the $45 charge. But it's a great dining experience from beginning to end. You will not be disappointed. read more

We had a very satisfying dinner here. We made a reservation for 7 on a Saturday and we're seated within a couple minutes of arriving. The complimentary bread and herb-infused oil was amazing. Dom said the calamari app might have been the best fried calamari he's ever had. The batter was light, the calamari was super crispy, and the marinara sauce was also fantastic. We ate the lobster ravioli (came with a giant slab of burrata yum!) and the veal sorrentino. Both were delicious. Dom raved about the limoncello cake that we had for dessert. We would definitely come back the next time we're in Cooperstown. read more

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Popular place and local favorite. Very cozy atmosphere. Staff friendly & hustle to serve the guests. Good wine list. Eggplant parm was excellent. Almost every guest left with leftovers so be warned large portions. read more

Toscana Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant that opened in Cooperstown, New York in 2012. It was founded by chef Antoine "Tony" Pepaj. Chef Pepaj immigrated from Breckoc, Kosovo to New York City and has spent over 50 years perfecting his cooking through recipes he has created and restaurants that he has run. He has run a number of restaurants throughout the state of New York, including La Finestra. At Toscana, the menu is focused on Northern Italian cuisine with dishes like Lobster Ravioli, Chicken Scarpariello, Fritti di Mare, and Osso Bucco Milanese. My wife and I visited Toscana in April 2016. We were on a road trip to Niagara Falls, but stopped in Cooperstown on the way in order to rest up and see some of the local tourist attractions. We arrived in the early evening and had no dinner plans so we walked along Main Street to see if there were any good restaurants. Toscana is conveniently located right across the street from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We looked at the menu in the window and decided to stop in. The staff were able to accommodate us very quickly. My wife loves seafood (especially scallops) so she ordered Grilled Shrimp and Scallops served on Penne. It was dressed in a simple sauce made from Chardonnay wine and lemon juice. She really enjoyed it! I decided to order a more unusual dish: Frog Legs cooked in a red wine sauce and served with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Vegetables. Frog legs aren't exactly what comes to mind when one thinks of Italian cuisine, but I later learned that they are a common dish in the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. They were very tasty! We were both very happy to have discovered Toscana and would definitely eat there again the next time we find ourselves in Cooperstown. read more

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Ate it to quick and didn't take a picture. Great atmosphere, tad pricey but worth every penny on the chicken Parmesan. To not the vodka but really pink sauce was extremely creamy less acidic than what I prefer but still good. Service was easy, pleasant and quick. I had a man named Dan and he was very enjoyable. Would come back. read more

Great little place for exceptional Italian food. Busy and a bit small so be sure to make a reservation. Great calamari and salads and then excellent mains. Chicken parm covered the plate and even the side pasta was so good. Service was great and prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. Don't miss this place. read more

Bustling delicious restaurant! Huge portions so you might consider sharing. The bread and oil dip they give you are fantastic. It is seasoned very well. My mom raved about the Greek salad. I enjoyed my haddock special but my dad's penne bolognese was really to die for. It was so rich in a good way. I felt like it had really been cooked a long time and well seasoned. My sisters eggplant parmesan was also delicious. Honestly I just ate the leftovers cold and it was still delicious. We were able to get a table quickly on a mid September Tuesday night but It was hopping in there! Really nice staff. Nice location! read more

Such a great spot! Service is very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Walked in at 7 hoping to get seated with a group for 6. The host was able to accommodate us at 8:15pm. We walked up and down Main Street while we waited. Had a Pinot noir which was very tasty. Chicken parm platter and calamari was very good. Highly recommend for a dinner spot when in the area. read more

Terrific food and attentive and friendly service! Brightened up what was a dreary weather day.

Dinner last night at Toscana. Overall I'd give it a 7. Part of our experience was hampered by a party of 12 or more. Loud and vulgar conversation where the atmosphere does not absorb any sound d despite its quaint decor. Wine list expansive and very good. Cesar salad excellent. I defaulted to chicken parm which was very good but not remarkable. My husband had the bolognese. Not typical. Meat heavily braised in what tasted like wine very dark. Nothing like any bolognese we've ever had. Not for us. Service was very kind and attentive. I would give it another try. My husband would not. Bottle of wine 2 dinners and shared salad with tax and tip about $160. read more

Good food with large portions. Friendly helpful and efficient staff. Comfortable atmosphere. Food arrived quickly and piping hot. Great location. read more

Service is friendly and timely and when he doesn't know the answer he finds it from another colleague. Prices are quite reasonable. Lamb and Veal chops were a tad on the salty side but generous portions and tasty sides. Atmosphere is pleasant. Wine selection broad and reasonably priced. read more

Food was amazing. The entire staff provided phenomenal service. Just a gem of a place on Main Street in Cooperstown. An absolute must whenever you're in the area. read more