This place is fantastic! We stopped in for dinner after a walking Foody tour and posing on the Good Will Hunting park bench across the street. Our table was perfect - right next to the window to the food prep space. Our waiter was perfect too. When asked about drinks I picked two Pinot Grigio's for consideration (it had been a long, hot walking tour) but our server (sorry, I forgot his name) politely & expertly suggested an alternate. His recommendation was outstanding - much better than either of my choices. He set the stage for our dinner and idid not misrepresent. We had a cheese plate as an appetizer - very good - and ordered our food. I chose from the menu de jour my wife and kids chose from the menu. It was all fantastic! Dessert was excellent too! We will be back and suggest you try it too! read more

I went here with my family for an early Sunday dinner. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, and our food came out pretty quickly. We shared the bruschetta as an appetizer, and I had the scallops as an entree. Both were delicious. I loved the bruschetta since it was super fresh (although could have used a bit more mozzarella.) We also shared the creme caramel and the blueberry tart, which I wasn't sure I would like since I don't love white chocolate. Both were excellent though, and I would definitely order them again. Portions were about average size, and the prices are reasonable, especially for the pasta. The restaurant itself is quite nice, and I think it's good for both groups and dates. read more

Looking to impress a date, convince your parents you're successful, or simply #treatyoself to an amazing meal in a swankified but super comfortable and filling Italian restaurant? Look no further than Toscano, which is arguably my favorite restaurant in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. This restaurant is nestled off of a rustic brick paved street, and the dim lighting and wood paneled walls give it the feel and aesthetic of a charming trattoria in Italy, one that you would have to stumble upon to discover. However, once you sit down (and make sure you make a reservation on Opentable, because the time you're waiting to sit down could make or break your experience here), you'll be transported to a world of Italian culinary bliss. Each meal at Toscano starts with a basket of homemade focaccia bread that is hot from the oven. The thick, crisp bread is flavored with rosemary and served with plenty of olive oil for dipping. It can be easy to fill up on this complimentary carbfest, but save room for appetizers, with standouts that include a creamy Burrata Caprese salad with local beefsteak tomatoes, and a healthier take on calamari, which features grilled squid instead of the customary deep fried variety. The best entree is the housemade Gnocchi Checca, which features pillowy potato dumplings tossed in a fresh cherry tomato sauce with chunks of mozzarella cheese. The portion may look small, but trust me, it's SUPER filling. If you're in a meatier mood, the Osso Bucco braised veal shank is the perfect hearty dinner on a cold Boston night. It's fork tender and served atop a flavorful saffron risotto. No matter what you order, be sure to get a side of steamed white beans sautéed in olive oil and tomato. Yum! As others have said, Toscana can get a bit crowded, so again, a reservation is a must. This isn't a place to come for an everyday meal, but for a special occasion, Toscana is the place to be. They also have an equally fantastic location in Harvard Square, which is an ideal dinner haunt for a pre or post theatre nosh after taking in a show at the neighboring American Repertory Theatre. read more

I've bookmarked this restaurant for a long time, and finally I had a chance to try it out during dine out Boston week. My boyfriend and I came here for lunch, and the ambiance was nice and cozy. The service here was definitely one of the best comparing to other Italian restaurants. Our waiter was attentive and always smiles on us which made this meal even better. We ordered the meatballs and beets salad for the appetizer. The meatballs seemed a little over salty for me, but the beets salad was so fresh and delicious. *Then I realized when combining the two, it tasted amazing;) For the main course, we ordered Orecchiette Vitello and Rigatoni Norcina. Both of them tasted really good, but Rigatoni Norcina made me fall in love with it!! It was definitely the best pasta I've ever had. The smell of the truffle staying in your mouth was just so spectacular!! Then we ended our meal with the tiramisu and the cannoli. I loved both of them as well. They were not too sweet or heavy. The chocolate in the tiramisu melted in my mouth, and the little bitterness of it made it even better. The cannoli came with two flavors, the orange zest and caramel mascarpone. These were some of the best cannoli I've ever had. Overall, we had a wonderful experience in Toscano. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone, and I would definitely come back to try some other dishes from their menu. Additionally, it only costed $20 for the three course menu during lunch! Definitely worth the price!! read more

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We came to Toscano for my birthday dinner and everything from start to finish was fantastic. Our server, Peter, was 10/10. Started with meatballs, soup, and a Caesar, all delicious. We all had steak for our meals and each came out delicious and perfectly cooked. Peter was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable of the menu. If you're in the neighborhood I would recommend this restaurant highly. read more

Our new favorite in Boston. Food, service and ambiance was all first class. Our waiter, Larry, added to the experience with his extensive knowledge and recommendations. Couldn't decide what to eat for dinner when Larry advised he could do a half portion of two entrees...RIGATONI TOSCANO & PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE "BIANCO" it was. Both were amazing. Dessert topped it off with TORTA DI MIRTILLI. A must stop for Italian food when in town. Ask for Larry...you won't be disappointed. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Pasta choices... - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food and service are really good but pass on the small portion and tasteless mussel's

Where do we start....The menu, every item on the menu was so appealing and made it difficult to choose. We found out we can split the pasta & risotto, so ultimately we chose two pastas and two risottos. We received our food...and every item was divine! Even the smaller portion spaghetti and meatballs for our kids was decedent and delicious. This is good me of the best Italian restaurants I have tried here in the states. Highly recommend this restaurant to all. Service is excellent and the wine selection was great especially the old world selection. Grazie! read more

Had the most incredible birthday party at Toscano Beacon Hill. Amy was wonderful to work with. The food and service was absolutely perfect. I can't say enough good things. Our guests raved and we had a wonderful evening. read more

Second visit.food is authentic fresh and amazing! The service is perfect, Highly recommend.

Romantic, cozy Italian on Charles Street in Beacon. 3.5 stars overall. Enjoyed the speck pizza - fresh and not too heavy, made with smoked prosciutto, tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula. Requested ravioli anatra (handmade spinach ricotta ravioli) made Gamberi style with chopped shrimp, tomato, white wine, red chili pepper - good flavor, al dente. Portions are generous and decently priced for the area. Really nice alfresco feel with open windows during the summer. read more

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This place is the bomb. Totally classy decor, the place looks amazing. Great waiter. The food was superb, special kudos to super-fresh pasta. Fantastic wine list by the glass, and the waiter offered to let us taste the wine first...and I loved the way they served the wine by the glass, it actually came in little mini carafes so you get plenty of wine but the glass is not over-filled...a subtle touch that I appreciated. Great place for a special night out, but if I lived in walking distance I'd make it there once a week. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I always order their Rigatoni Toscano but sub spaghetti (not a fan of tube-y noodles lol). The sauce is a tomato cream sauce with double smoked bacon and ommmmmgggg it is foodgasmical. I also loveloveLOVE their habanero powder that you can ask for on the side. I know what you're thinking- habanero powder? Wut? But it goes so well with the creamy, smoky, tomato sauce, you just have to try it. My hubby ordered the chicken milanese and it was AWESOME. Literally love everything about this restaurant. The only downer is that it books up so fast!! Def get a reservation! read more

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First time visiting Boston and after driving around for an hour and hoping for a parking spot in North end (on a Saturday night), finally gave up and decided to check out Figs. Got lucky and found a parking spot close by. The wait time and the crowd was in Figs was unbelievable so decided to walk across the street to Toscano. We were seated immediately which was great. The service was very good. They were quick at bringing out the water and the bread. I ordered the Prosciutto pizza. It was sooo yummy. The super thin and crispy crust with lots of prosciutto. The arugula on the top was just perfect to make you feel like you are having your greens too. -:) Overall, the food and the service was great. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Prosciutto pizza with arugula - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Toscano's is an Italian food gem outside of the North End. The first time I went, I had a school meeting there with a professor and 2 other students. We started off with 2 pizzas, the Margherita and the Speck. I only had the margherita and it was so delicious. I could tell the ingredients were quality and the crust was crispy, but not burnt. For our entrees, we each got a pasta dish. I went with the linguine pesto. Ever since that dish, I've been craving pesto. Their pesto is A+. Strong basil taste, hint of garlic and parmesan, and made with good quality olive oil. When I went back a second time (because I desperately wanted the pesto pasta again), 3 out of 4 of us got pasta dishes and the last person got pollo Toscano. We all cleaned our plates. Toscano is a delicious restaurant. The only downside is that the dishes are a bit pricer. But in my mind, they are worth it. read more

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Right at the 3.5 mark, but shoot...just not enough here to bump these guys up. I'd come across Toscano a while back and my friend and I were excited about finally getting around to try the food. We started with some Carpaccio di Manzo topped with truffle oil - fresh, light and delicious. Too bad I can't say the same about the foccaccia bread b/c it was just about a tough as a rock. Entrees came in the form of Rigatoni Toscano and Pappardelle Maremmana. I really enjoyed the creamy and smoky flavors of the former, though it's worth noting that having double smoked bacon in there is like using a cheat code to beat a Starcraft campaign. The country style meat sauce on the pappardelle was nicely cooked, otherwise it tasted more or less of cookie cutter meat sauce. At prices comparable to say, Coppa, the South End establishment kills the competition. As I do at every Italian place I come across, I had to have that Tiramisu! Lovely presentation in an oversized martini glass, not so lovely texture. Great tiramisu has a wonderful airiness that contrasts with the ladyfingers and rounds out the mix of flavors with undertones of rum. In this case, the textures couldn't be teased apart and it was almost a bit pasty. Our server, a native Texan, was a total sweetheart and took good care of us throughout the meal. As for the venue itself, the interior's very upscale with the usual white tablecloth layout. Noise level, however, was seriously borderline. Can't stand having to raise my voice to talk to someone sitting next to me. All in all, a solid Italian restaurant that hit the mark in some regards and fell short in key others. read more

I lived in Beacon Hill for 4 years so I've eaten here many times and never had a bad meal. Their food is always made with the freshest ingredients and they always have daily specials in addition to a wonderful variety of items on their menu. My favorite appetizer is the Barbine Rosse which is a beet salad. My favorite entree is the Rigatoni Toscano which is rigatoni in a cream sauce with bacon. I love the ambience in this place so I highly recommend it for a romantic night out. The staff always greets you when you walk in. The service is always attentive. I always remember the places that are excellent about refilling your beverage and this place is definitely one of them. Be sure to make a reservation if you are going for dinner. If you know a couple days in advance you want to eat there for dinner, definitely call ASAP. read more

Arrived 6:30pm for reservations for 4 on 4/10/18 - greeted - nice table - ok waiter - I ordered the special of Shrimp / Scallops / Salmon and received no salmon but swordfish as a substitute - realized the waiter made a mistake and he took it back- 20 minutes later a corrected version arrived after my guests had finished their meals - mine arrived COLD..spent $300 + for dinner and highly disappointed. Waiter knew I was pissed and he brought over a blueberry slice of something that you needed a chain saw to cut it...how could things get worse... All in all, probably should recommend Legal Seafood, better off than spending a car payment for a lousy dinner! Not impressed with this place! read more

By far the best restaurant we ate at in boston. Above average food at reasonable prices for a semi formal atmosphere. lobster pasta special ($24) There was plenty of fresh lobster pieces to go along with a creamy Alfredo sauce. A tad bland but no too cheesy. 4/5 mussels Small portions but tasted fresh and not too strong flavors. It was refreshing 3.75/5 ravioli Looks hand made and was above average. If you like ravioli give it a chance. 4/5 tiramisu (big enough to serve 3 people) decent as I can taste the rum and it was served in a wine glass. 3.5/5 Overall, an upgraded Olive garden in a intimate setting. I recommend it for dinner. read more

I had dinner here with a colleague while we were in town for business. The place was packed on a Monday night, but they were able to find us a table in the front section across from the bar. I'd highly recommend reservations even mid-week! I had the roasted vegetables as a starter and they were wonderful! Great variety and just the right amount of charring. For my entree, I had pasta with homemade Italian sausage in a truffle cream sauce. The pasta was cooked beautifully, and the cream sauce was rich, and had just the right amount of truffle flavor. The sausage was good, but was so finely ground that it was a little hard to truly appreciate the flavor. For dessert, I had a slice of apricot tart which was served with a little scoop of gelato. I think if I were to return, I'd stick to just the gelato; it was definitely the star of the dessert! Service was quite good. My only suggestions would be that it might be helpful to have cards with the specials since there were so many of them. I also would appreciate prices of specials being listed. I know I could ask, but that is always a little awkward, which leads me to just avoid specials when I'm not familiar with the restaurant. read more

Overrated Italian restaurant with a mediocre menu, grumpy host and rude wait staff. Buy a frozen pizza to get a better dining experience than waste time and money here. read more

Toscano restaurant is as beautiful inside as the food it serves and the service is gives.. I was here on a Saturday night and the place was busy as you would expect for a great restaurant but the vibe was trendy and we didn't feel ignored.. Our server Peter was always servicing our needs and extremely knowledgeable of the food and its preparation.. the wine list is very extensive and reasonable.. The food was exceptional and tasted awesome.. out table had grilled calamari, pasta with rabbit, roasted chicken, a veal chop, sea scallops and chicken parmigiana.. everything was perfectly cooked and tasted home made and made with with lots of care and love.. even the bread was warm and perfect for olive oil, for my own creation of salt pepper and red pepper flake dipping.. The best part was that the 4 of us had a exceptional meal with a bottle of wine for less than 200.00.. if Italian is on your list and don't want to battle the crowds in the north end, toscano should be top on your list.. read more

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Today I visited the nearly empty establishment with my autistic daughter who was upset because I was taking off my coat and staff came over to me and asked me to leave because my child was crying . Unbelievable ! read more

4.5 stars to be exact. Sunday dinner for two $135 with tip We had two glasses of wine, cheese and prosciutto appetizer, seared ahi with roasted root veggies, meat paparadelle, tiramisu, caramel custard, and a cappuccino. Food was easily 4.5 stars. Presentation was simple but elegant. Food was seasoned nicely, fresh, and delicious. Wine pours were quite generous. The service was really quite nice. Attentive be but not too attentive. Good recommendations and a warm personality. read more

I really, really like this place. Best Italian food in Boston and it is not even in the North End. Food is delicious, very good wine list and the service is just perfect. Can't wait to go back! read more

I went to Toscano in Beacon Hill with my coworkers during restaurant week this year. We had a large party of 8 and the restaurant was able to accommodate us nicely. The service was excellent. Two members of our group arrive about 45 minutes late and our server was calm and patient. He attended to those members immediately upon their arrival and placed their orders in efficiently and quickly. For my first course, I ordered the rigatoni toscano served with double-smoked bacon, tomato cream, and herbs. The portion size was super generous considering I could barely finish my dish. I was actually completely full after this first course. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the tomato sauce was sweet and tasty. For my main course, I ordered the Georges Bank sea scallops cooked in white wine and served with leeks and sauteed spinach. This scallop dish was quite alright. There really was not much to the dish and it was rather bland. There were no unique ingredients it was just 4 scallops with a side of spinach. I was not a huge fan of how they flavored the spinach either. For dessert, I tried the local blueberry white chocolate tart, which pretty average as well. Overall, I did have a great experience at Toscano and was impressed with their service. They ended up overcooking one of my co-workers steak dishes and when we informed the server he felt terrible. She was full so he packed her another one to go. I thought was as a kind and noteworthy gesture. Although I did have a pleasant experience, I am not sure if I will be back here anytime soon as I still found the food to be no better than average. read more

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We picked this restaurant based on other yelp reviews. My husband and I were seated and accommodated even though they had reservations coming in because we promised we would be out by seven. We have a wonderful table overlooking the chefs working in the kitchen. The squid appetizer was delicious, the Cici beans and pecorino were yummy. The blueberry martini delicious. It's a small quiet restaurant, and if you looking to get away from the bustle of pasta and stop in. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Back from another excellent evening at Toscano Boston. The food was delicious, and our server was great. The young man who was a host checked in to see how we were doing several times. He was friendly, professional and really invested in making sure we were enjoying our evening. Great experience. read more

This is another one of those Italian restaurants that have solid food, good service, but don't particularly stand out in my mind because there was nothing that I really thought they did better than others. So I wish I could give it 3.5 stars, but alas... Atmosphere-wise this place is great. Small, with an open sill that closes once it gets closer. The service was equally great, with drinks continuously refilled, food coming on time, and a very knowledgeable, approachable and friendly server. This is completely the opposite of my last Italian restaurant experience in Boston. The food, as I said, was good, but nothing spectacular. There were 6 of us, and per the waiter's recommendation, we got the Chef's special as an appetizer. Each of us got a separate appetizer plate that contained a small salad (some greens), a huge grilled shrimp, a tomato with buffalo mozzarella, some type of mushrooms, and prosciutto and melon. Yes, that's a lot on one plate. My favorite was the mozzarella and prosciutto, so I don't know if I would have gotten the whole thing again, but I can tell you they have some great appetizers. As a main course I got gnocchi, which came with a very light tomato sauce, some tomato chunks and melted mozzarella. The gnocchi itself was really bland. The sauce didn't do much to help. The melted mozzarella would have helped, but instead of being evenly spread throughout, it was clumped in certain areas. All in all, a pretty disappointing dish. I also had the chance to try their ravioli, filled with spinach ricotta and with some shrimp on top. The problem with this dish was that there wasn't enough spinach ricotta in the ravioli. So there was way too much dough compared to the spinach... read more

I implore you to go! We went on St Patrick's day but to celebrate our Engagement Anniversary! We were very well taken care of by Peter who was attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. The menu was excellent and the food arrived in a timely manner. It was excellent from start to finish. You don't have to over dress good quality ingredients. From the balsamic vinegar to the freshest of Sea Bass all first rate! Any occasion is catered for, from neighborhood local to occasion dining to everything in between. Just great! read more

The first thing that struck me about Toscano was the impressive glasswork near the entranceway. It was a clean and modern start to what turned out to be a clean and modern meal. The menu was a very progressive Italian, with simply presented cheese plates and boldly spiced sauces. The fresh warm bread teamed up with my rigatoni with veal sauce to fill me entirely. Being in Beacon Hill, they could've charged more than they did, so walking out of there heavier in the wallet than I thought I would be was a nice touch. I'd recommend this place for Italian food in and around the Public Garden area. It's a similar level of "modern" to Teatro next to the Common Theatre, but with an earthier feel. read more

È stato delizioso Great wine list.... menu with many options to remember Tuscany! Filet mignon was my option Excellent read more

Rude Staff. Do not go to this restaurant if it is your first day in Boston. We just came to Boston and have spent an hour in Common Park after which we decided to look for a restaurant. So we found this Toscano Restaurant, which I personally did not like at all. The place was nice, the atmosphere was OK, staff was rude, and would be better if this place would be self service restaurant. read more

My friend's birthday was last Friday, and I wanted to pick a nice restaurant she had never been to. We settled on Toscano. I made reservations for 11 people at 8:30 on a Friday night. They told us that we could sit in the private room downstairs, but that there was a $650 min. I wasn't quite sure we'd make it, so I told them the dining room would be fine. Since it was her birthday, they offered to make a strawberry whip cake for $35 (to feed everyone). They also said if we had called earlier, they could have ordered cakes for us. We got there around 8:30 and it turns out nobody had booked the private room, so they let us sit there. It was a small, cute room downstairs with one big table. I definitely recommend sitting in the private room if possible. The food was amazing. The bread was delicious and came with olive oil. For appetizers, I shared the caprese and salsicce with two friends- we cleaned the plates. For my entree, I had the gnocchi, which was one of the best I've had in Boston (not THE best, but close!). The sauce was delicious and there was nothing left on my plate when they took it away. My friend ordered rigatoni norcina and said it was the "best pasta she's ever had." I tasted it and it was pretty freaking amazing. Everybody else loved their meal as well. After the meal, they brought out the cake and we all sang happy birthday. It was gorgeous, delicious, and the perfect finish to our night! Our meal ended up taking a VERY long time, and when we left, the restaurant was completely empty and dark. Even so, our waiter never tried to rush our meal. My friend said it was the best birthday she's ever had. The room was adorable and private, the restaurant was very accommodating, the food was delicious, the waiter was awesome and hilarious, and everybody had tons of fun. I can't wait to go back again! read more

This is one of the more impressive meals that I have had in a while. We ordered the Caesar Salad and Caprese Salad to start. They were great. The waiter, who did a wonderful job, also offered us a free tasting of the fresh gnocchi with wild boar bolognese. It was wonderful. Next was an incredible Filet with Foie Gras special and my wife had a great Sirloin. A better steak then I had at the Capital Grille on Valentine's Day. The meal finished with a wonderful rendition of Tiramisu. To some up the whole meal. Great service, from drinks being refilled to changing silverware, top notch. I like my table clean at all times and this place does it to perfection. The food was really exceptional, not one item was off. Perfectly cooked steaks and wonderful apps. Drinks were very good as well. From Bellini's to Martini's, all well done. The wine list is quite a site too. Our bill for everything was 150 dollars and for what you get it's actually a value. A definite recommendation. I don't give out 5 stars very often, but I have to break down for this place, because it was exceptional. Enjoy, don't forget to make a reservation. Thanks read more

Came here for a special occasion, and everything from the service to the food was great. We capitalized on the veal special, and it was cooked perfectly. The homemade pasta was excellent, and the clams were fresh and delicious. The service was exactly where you would want it to be: not overbearing, but friendly and attentive at the most opportune moments. Give Toscano a try if you can, it is well worth it. Not your every weekend dinner joint, given the price, but for a guaranteed excellent dining experience, it's worth every dollar. read more

We at here for dinner and the experience was AMAZING. Especially our server, Musti, was very pleasant, Kind and hilarious. Other than that, the food was extravagant and we would definitely come again. read more

A nice refuge from Hanover St craziness. Originally planned to eat there but didn't want to stand outside in the rain waiting for a table. Was able to get in on a Thursday night for two. Had seafood spaghetti and penne with meat sauce. Both good! Also had beet salad and arugula salad which was a little heavy on the vinaigrette. Service excellent! read more

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Me and one of my best friends ate here when we spent the day shopping in Boston. It was the first time I've been here. The staff was super nice and the food was really really good. They give you bread and oil to start, and have a super long wine list for those of you that like wine! We split the caprese salad to start and the cheese was sooo good like you can tell it's super fresh! I forget what I ordered - obviously something with rigatoni and a tomato cream sauce... maybe bolognese? This was also super yummy and they make the pasta homemade I'm pretty sure!! I definitely recommend! read more

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The attentive service and quality food is matched by the beautiful open-air seating. Make a reservation for this Harvard Square destination and request a seat near the open windows on a cool day. Enjoy a cheese board with truffle honey and a glass of wine before moving on to the main course. Toscano's is not a restaurant that should be visited for a bite to eat before your evening plans. Toscano's should be your evening plans. It is a dining experience that is best enjoyed at a slow pace. Leave the typical casual dining restaurants behind where guests are constantly checking their iPhones and enjoy an environment where diners share in the company of one another. Accept the recommendations of the wait staff. They are knowledgable and want to help. Explore something different on the menu. You are sure to be pleased. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Linguine and clams is sure to please the seafood lover. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts