Asked for a table, at least 10 were empty. See photo. Went to No. 9 Park Street and sat at the bar. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Dinning room with multiple empty tables - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nice atmosphere, food was poor. The Caesar salad has such an overpowering taste of sodium, i almost gagged when I took my first and only bite. It was quite possibly the worst Caesar I've ever been served. The pasta fagioli soup was up next and was bland and tasteless and I've honestly had much better soup at Olive Garden. The bread basket had 2 dinner rolls reminiscent of something you'd be served at an all you can eat cafeteria. At that point, the check couldn't come soon enough. read more

Considering my friend and I came in here for dinner 3 minutes before the kitchen closed and, after some confusion, the manager came and smoothly seated us, I was willing to be generous with my review, if needed. Fortunately, there really wasn't a need. But there was a lesson. The lesson is that you can come in at 9:57pm, order your meal by 10:01pm and still have a big, juicy, delicious beef sirloin steak with crisp patate al dente perfectly grilled at a tender medium. You can also get the lamb chops medium well and they will also come out juicy and tender. All this served with a smile by a waiter who's probably bone tired. Lesson learned! read more

Expectations beyond exceeded. Have never have been so full in my life... Everything was wonderful. Caprese salad, pasta, deserts were all wonderful. Service was great, decor beautiful. They have just opened a sister restaurant in Harvard Square... will have to try it out! Also, the pizza looks great, will have to try it next time! read more

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Went here for Dine Out Boston last month for the third time. I always come here for lunch during Dine Out Boston since it's a three course meal for $20. They serve hot bread with olive oil, which I could totally get full off of. All the courses are well made and have good portions. My favorite is the dessert (white chocolate blueberry tart)! The service is great and the bathrooms are clean and nicely designed (private bathrooms). The atmosphere is kind of loud but lively. Located in Harvard Square - so easy to get to! Will be coming back for every Dine Out Boston in the future! read more

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As a resident at Beacon Hill, it is very pleasing to have such a great restaurant only a few steps from my home. I have been there a few times and I have been impressed every time! From their extensive wine list, fresh products and delicious execution, elegant yet friendly service, and great value, this restaurant has become one of my favorites. Please try everything including the smoked salmon appetizer. Que Rico! read more

Impressed. I'm glad we chose this place for an early Friday night dinner. We shared and thoroughly enjoyed three courses of bruschetta, funghi risotto, and quatro formaggio pizza. Our server graciously split all of our entrees into two separate dishes (that was undeniably awesome). All the ingredients (especially the cheeses) were fresh and really satisfying. For about $26 a person, the price and quality was great. Our server was also very attentive and made a great recommendation on wine. My glass of white (2011 Vermentino di Sardegna) paired very nicely with the delicate mushroom risotto. It's also important to note that my glass of water was never empty. :) I'm not much of an expert with Tuscan food but the food was good so I'll definitely be coming back. Tip: Be sure to make a reservation! They valet after 4:30pm. read more

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The food here is always consistently good. The steak with a bourbon sauce is delightful. I love that at dinner you can mix and match pasta dishes and they will put them on the same plate, I love not having to decide between only one pasta and being able to get multiple pasta dishes! What I did not appreciate was that I did not feel like drinking the night we went in and our waiter visibly rolled his eyes when I declined his wine suggestions. read more

I am a fan of this restaurant both at their Beacon Hill and Cambridge locations. It is a great place for Italian/steakhouse dishes. It feels upscale, but is in no way pretentious. This is a great Italian option outside of the hectic north end. The atmosphere at the Beacon Hill location is comfortable and feels like a nice dining experience. The server and staff were all pleasant. I felt like Steven our waiter went out of his way to help us with menu selections and make sure we were well taken care of. He was a truly professional waiter, which I really appreciate. For the food as a starter had the Barbine Roses which is the red beet salad with Gorgonzola dolce, lemon, and olive oil. This was a very simple dish. The lemon wedge provided was needed to provide the acidity to the dish. The beets were covered nicely with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt. The three small pieces of Gorgonzola cubes were a little disappointing. With seeing Gorgonzola dolce on the menu I was expecting a nice, richly creamy cheese that was a bit more of the star of the show along side of the beets, but really the proportion of the beets to Gorgonzola was far out proportioned. It was good that the beets were perfectly enjoyable on their own because that is what it felt like getting this salad. For my main entree I got a Cod special which was a very simple piece of cod that was nicely seared and presented with roasted potatoes and carrots. The piece of cod was a bit small and not fully satisfying leaving me wanting a little more. The dessert we chose was a deconstructed Tiramasu -- not my favorite tiramasu ever, but it was interesting and tasty with the chocolate mousse instead of just a sprinkling of chocolate powder over the top. I have been to Toscano three or four times before so overall I am giving this a four rating because they offer consistently good food. Although there were a few less than perfect aspects of the food on this visit, I still consider Toscano a go-to place either in Beacon Hill or Cambridge when in those neighborhoods. read more

We waited 1 hour to be seat in this restaurant and be literally humiliated by the waitress and the manager. She asked us what do we want to drink and we chose to order 2 glasses of wine. As elsewhere, she told us she needs our IDs. We presented our driver licenses from Quebec and the waitress asked us what is Quebec... No, seriously? Quebec is 150 miles north from Massachusetts, that is ridiculous... We had to explain that Quebec is in Canada, and then she immediately refused to serve us. The manager refused as well and told us that they never accept any driver license from elsewhere than Massachusetts or passports. I've been in restaurants/cafes/bars/liquor shops in the US hundred times, I'm currently in the US for months, I'm 28 and it just never happened before. Never! The manager didn't seem sorry at all and was very rude. They took our empty wine glasses from the table and left just like if we were 2 cheater students, letting us humiliated in front of all other customers who heard everything. I don't care about your alcohol license issues, unless if there is a special law applicable on this specific restaurant, no other restaurant in Boston, neither in Massachusetts or in the whole USA never treated me like that. I'll never come back again. read more

This would've been 5 stars but my friend and I got yelled at by the waiter for only tipping 18%. I genuinely thought 18-20% was the normal amount to tip, especially because all we got were 2 glasses of the cheapest wine and 2 margarita pizzas. We were told sarcastically that it was so generous of us in 2021. Sorry not all of us work at high paying jobs and we were being rushed out before closing so our math skills were a little weak. But it really put a damper on our experience. read more

Went here for an anniversary date and had a great time. They really made it special. The atmosphere and ambience was classy but not too extreme. A nice location to walk around. The service was friendly as well. We had burrata for an appetizer and it was good. I had a pork chop which was cooked to my liking and the vegetables on the side weren't bland. The drinks were made well too. They brought out a complimentary tiramisu dessert for our anniversary, which was a nice touch. I would come back. read more

Went here on Sept 13. I had a crab and pasta dish. It was great. My wife loved her gnocchi. Our waiter was top notch. I was extremely disappointed in the hostess greeting. We had a 5:30 reservation, showed up to an empty restaurant and were seated by the kitchen entrance. I asked for a different location and got "all I've got for two is this or the lounge". She finally sat us at an ok seat but the attitude made me uncomfortable. I've only been here a few times over the last several years but that's probably my last. read more

Stopped in last night with my girlfriend and her family, ordered the linguine vongole and it was amazing. Our server Peter was fantastic. 10/10 experience highly recommend read more

Great Italian spot. Was in Boston for a 2 day work trip; barkeep at The Sevens recommended Toscano. Seems great for dates and small groups. Had their osso bucco with mushroom risotto: winning! Tasty Old Fashioned too. Plan ahead with reservations: Was there on a Monday night and the wait was 2 hrs, including bar seating. I lucked out and was seated next to the bar register (cancelled/no show reservation I guess.) Friendly staff and classy atmosphere. read more

I wanted to love this place cause the food is good but the service is horrible. Turning people down cause you're busy is one thing, being rude to them about it is another (not us, the couple in front of us, we had a reservation luckily). That was only our first 2 minutes in the restaurant. We ordered a bottle of wine, an app, and two entrees. Well over $120 before tax and tip. I was in town for a conference so I asked the waitress to put half on my corporate card and half on my personal. She said, rudely and loudly to the table next to me, "don't worry about them; what can I get you?" Because they paused before ordering given she was still collecting both my cards. It wasn't that big an ask and I've never had issues before asking to split a check. The best part was the AC causing condensation and leaking on everyone. They used a swifter on the ceiling while people ate right below it and had water dripping into their food. I am hardly an expert when it comes to Italian but with just "good" food and horrible, horrible staff - I'd say GO ANYWHERE ELSE. read more

Perfectly serviceable. Did not meet expectations. Fine but unremarkable meal that doesn't inspire a desire to return.

There was nothing I didn't love about this place. They have valet so parking was no problem. Walked in to friendly staff and a beautiful dimly lit atmosphere. Loved the dark wood and old world classy but casual look. You could wear jeans or dress up and feel comfortable. Our waiter was a professional and aimed to please. He was very nice and attentive. I had the halibut it came with a delicious light sauce and fingerling potatoes. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I started with a salad that was fresh and also very good. We split the taramisu, one of the best I've had. It was an elegant experience from start to finish!! read more

Sat at bar for late lunch & watched first half of Patriots game Sunday. Deirdre was bartender, what an asset. Had grilled squid for app, with mustard hollandaise. Tender & sauce was WOW. Husband had mista Toscana (house) salad, huge, fresh, delicious. Large enough for two. Entrees were excellent. I had salmon, Deirdre suggested a little of the mustard hollandaise from app with it, great suggestion. Husband had Swordfish grilled perfectly with a white sauce & capers. We licked our plates! Wine, staff, and food not to be missed. Love going there every time we go to Boston read more

Excellent! Came for dinner with two friends and we were all thrilled. Our waiter, Mustafa, made excellent recommendations on both wine and food. He knows his wine! Highly recommend the gnocchi,the specials (I had a tagliatte with eggplant) and the Caesar. Loved it! read more

We have been meaning to try this restaurant for quite some time and we finally had a chance to for lunch this week. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. I had the Bistecca di Manzo , very tasty ! My friend had the Pollo Milanese with salad which was well prepared The server (male) was very helpful and discussed options with us before ordering. He had a good knowledge of the menu. Will return again soon. read more

I really like this spot. The dark color palette and attentive staff makes dining here feel like a high class experience but for an affordable price. The pasta is homemade and delicious. read more

Toscano Restaurant - Pasta special but their tomato cream sauce is to die for. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

well i was going to go there for the chicken livers but, lucky me, it was restaurant week and the specials for that sounded even more enticing, so went for it and it was excellent, veal tonatto was wonderful, sirloin very good and cannolis also good, combined with a good drink made as ordered pleasant service and a window seat, what's not to like.....wife's salad, swordfish and blueberry torte equally good....GREAT! read more

Right in the heart of beacon hill, toscano offered a fine dining Italian experience with an excellent server, impeccable pasta dishes, and very clean bathrooms. Recommended. 9/10. Had a glass of the chianti original, Caesar salad, pomodoro pasta and gelato for dessert. All very delicious. read more

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Disappointed the Vongole has no flavor at all Boxed pasta and 6 tiny clams No garlic at all Bruschetta was sad a few pieces of mozzarella and tomatoes on a piece of dry toast I would not return read more

I don't know what's kept me from this place for so long because as I was quickly reminded tonight, this is a great spot for an Italian meal. I met a dear friend after work who has had the audacity to move even further north and west away from me. So unless we make plans after work, it's tough to get together. We were there relatively early and although there were a few tables taken toward the front of the house, the host didn't try to herd us to the same area and we were brought to a lovely back room where at least for awhile we had the space to ourselves. I really like the decor of this place; dark woods, some brick, and nice accents including amber glass light fixtures hanging from the ceiling that I would like to steal to bring home with me. Jason was our attentive waiter but not in a hovering way. And there were plenty of runners at the ready to swoop away used dishes, fill water glasses and bring bread. The breads in the basket were quite good and one was a Tuscan style flatbread...yeasty and unsalted which is not to everyone's taste including sometimes my own but this was good. It paired nicely with the peppery extra virgin olive oil. Jason read off a host of specials for tonight. I was seriously tempted by the risotto with quattro formaggi..with one of the 4 cheeses being taleggio which is a favorite of mine. But tonight it was sultry and warm out so I opted for something a bit less heavy. I ordered the spaghetti aragosta all'arrabbiata meaning with lobster meat and a red chili tomato sauce. I am a serious connoisseur of Italian lobster sauce having grown up eating it with the Italian half of my family so I was a little worried it wouldn't come close but I was happily surprised at how delicious it was. The lobster meat was chunky, sweet and plentiful. My only complaint is that it was meant to be "all'arrabbiata" which means "angry style" indicating that you should expect it to be quite spicy from the red chilis. Well it simply wasn't "angry" enough for me and could have been taken up a couple of notches with red chili pepper heat. My friend ordered the handmade gnocchi which she devoured. I had the baby arugula salad with grape tomatoes and shaved parmagiano cheese in a delicious balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing. Smashing! For dessert my friend and I shared the creme caramel which was eggy and light with a hint of lemon. So good. The restaurant has a pretty decent and comprehensive wine list, but I was in martini mode tonight...It had been that kind of day at work. They poured hefty sized vodka martinis with olives for me that were most enjoyable. A quick note about the bathrooms; down a flight of stairs, there were 4 individual unisex stalls that were clean, clean, clean with beautiful flagstone floors and tumbled tile walls. I love a restaurant with this level of detail and cleanliness in the bathroom. Not only is it pleasant to use these facilities but it helps me believe that the kitchen is equally sanitary. It was a terrific meal with a good friend. I have just got to get myself back to this place more regularly because it's a winner. read more

Toscano is located in Beacon Hill, a skip & a hop from the Commons. I had been once before, without even realizing they would be the highest rated T-restaurant in the Boston area. With a large menu filled with plates of all sizes, Toscano delivers a great amount of quality food for the low prices. You enter the long hallway and are greeted with a full bar of happy people, walk through the dining room past the floor to ceiling wooden sliding doors to your table. Each table seats four, creating a master dining effect if only eating with one other guest! We spread our belongings out, ordered our peach billinis, and settled into our large squishy chairs to wait for our orders to arrive. As we were waiting, we noticed we were yet again the youngest patrons by another 25 years. The bar area appeared younger, but apparently no one was hungry at the early hour we decided to dine! I went with the Funghi di Bosco, a thin crust pizza with wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, thyme, tomato & olive oil. It is listed near the appetizers, so I think the point may be to share, but I'm all set keeping it for myself! The massive pizza shown below is a mere $14, and is enough for a large dinner, or leftovers for lunch. My date chose the Tagliatelle Gamberi, tagliatelle in a white wine sauce with chopped shrimp, tomato, and red chili. She reported this was delicious, as she also had no problem finishing the dish! Despite the tasty dishes and super affordable prices, the only negative that I have now experienced twice is the fact that the waitstaff all awkward congregate outside of the kitchen hallway, right in the front of the dining room to talk and watch the diners. This may be due to the early time slot I may eat sometimes, but it always manages to make me as well as my dates uncomfortable. Other than this small ambiance glitch, I always manage to have a nice meal and not feel ripped off as I could in other restaurants in the area. Toscano is opening a second location in Harvard Square which is slated to open in the winter of 2013. Something to look forward to! Pictures and more on -- ---- read more

Excellent location for great Italian food. Don't forget the dessert. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere worthy of a Tuscany vacation. Best spot to hang and enjoy. Oslo Bucco fell off the bone. read more

Came here many of times , always a great experience every-time. I couldn't tell you how many dates I've been on here and mostly they all turn out good! Food is delicious and they always use quality ingredients and have some great standard northern Italian fare on the menu. Food is good, not 5 yelp stars good, but very good nontheless... Again, this is a primo date spot, due to the decor and ambiance. A couple of hints I'll give to readers: 1 - don't be afraid of sitting at the bar or in the little bar seating section. I've sat there a couple times now and honestly its a better experience sitting at the high tops. Plus you are able to get a little bit cozier with your honney 2 - YOU MUST GET THE TIRAMISU. I've enjoyed a lot of tiraisu in my day and this place hands down has the best. They put it in a martini glass, just perfectly done, just the right amount of moisture to it, ugh, kills me just thinking about it. Honestly if i'm in the neighborhood for dinner at another place, I'll swing in here JUST for dessert! Get it, you wont be disappointed, seriously.. read more

Definitely my favorite Italian vice in Boston, I love frequenting Toscano. Loacted in charming Beacon Hill, this place is a reliably impressive dining experience for a couple of reasons: - Very tasteful, classy, elegant and tasteful ambiance and decor with a crowd to match. (it represents the Beacon Hill politico and elite for the most part) - The service has impeccably attentive and efficient through all my visits and the staff is well educated about the offerings, thereby able to offer great recommendations to suit individual palettes - The food is mostly cooked to perfection. In particular, the braised duck leg appetizer, caprese, and spoked salmon crostinis are great to start with for groups. the cod and sea bass have been my personal favorites in the entrees. My friends have also relished the Florentina steak. An authentic Italian Boston establishment, Toscano is a must go! read more

Pappa Pomodoro is back. Maybe it never even went away. I returned about a month ago and had the most delicious Caprese salad. The Buffalo mozzarella was perfect and the tomatoes were so delicious. They gave me a bottle of balsamic vinegar at my request to lightly top my Caprese. The spaghetti with the tomato sauce is so simple, but so amazingly perfect. SO GOOD! The service was great. Their tea was delightful. Even Mayor Menino was dining a few tables away. Well worth the price! I would like to become a regular here! read more

Underwhelming food. Bad service. Great wine list. Nice decor. Came here after a mani/pedi date a week ago. The place was pretty empty on a Thursday night, although it did fill up around 9/10pm. It's an eclectic crowd that comes in, but it seems businessmen like to frequent Toscano. Oddly enough, two different tables next to us had one patron each, looking like they were tourists with big hiking backpacks. It's dark inside, antique wood tables, giving off an old world feel. For a place touted as "fine dining" I very much dislike seeing salt and pepper on the table, but that's more a personal prejudice. Same with offering grated parmesan for EVERY DISH. I love cheese - prob more than the average person, but that doesn't mean parmesan pairs with everything. Whenever I go to Italy, chefs feel it is a slap in the face when Americans ask for grated parmesan. Food is an art and chefs are maestros. We shouldn't mar the masterpiece by adding tons of salt/pepper and parmesan. (Disclaimer: Everyone has different taste preferences. Some like super salty foods; others prefer bland. However, I believe fine dining establishments shouldn't have salt/pepper on the table and come around with a bowl of grated parmesan. Toscano, then, should be labeled "rustic" fare). Rant aside, the service was atrocious. The GM/host at the front was great, but our server was patronizing. I'm not sure if it was due to the emptiness of the restaurant, but he wouldn't put in our appetizers separate from our entrees (WTF! For souffles or prixe fixe I completely understand, but a regular app order shouldn't be such an ordeal). He specifically asked us to figure out what we wanted for the rest of our meal before he could put our order in. Luckily, this didn't alter the timing of our food. As previously mentioned, our server was a bit of a jerk. I sat down and noticed my fork was dirty. When I kindly informed our server that it had something stuck to it, he didn't believe me and asked me to show him where it was dirty! I'm sorry, but if a patron tells you their silverware is dirty - even if it is just a water spot - you replace it, no questions asked. He had the gall to ask me to show him where it was dirty, and then when he saw the dried food stuck to the utensil he promptly pocketed it. When my date asked for a wine recommendation, he recommended a wine by price point and couldn't describe any of the notes or what it would pair well with. Amateur server with an attitude. We should have left then... Red flags everywhere. I needed a drink ASAP. I went with a blueberry martini - it was OK, not great, but it had tons of blueberries floating in it. Healthy, right? ;) The wines we got were great. They have an extensive wine list with some really good wines that I'd love to try again, provided we don't have the same server again. Appetizers were great. We ordered the caprese to share - really fantastic. I'm a tomato aficionado and those tomatoes were juicy and delicious. A nice touch was that they split the caprese onto two individual plates when they brought them over. Bread and olive oil were quite tasty as well, but the bread came after our appetizer? Timing was a bit odd. Our entrees were just OK. Pasta my date ordered was pretty good. We also ordered 2 risotto dishes - the funghi one was great; the tomato, asparagus, and onion one was fine but nothing to rave about. Food and decor are nice, wines were great, cocktails were meh, but our server ruined the dining experience. As long as your server was not the one we got, you'll enjoy the food. It's a quaint restaurant on Charles St. worth checking out for some rustic fare. If you want more of a fine dining Italian experience, head over to Scampo a few blocks away. read more

(My first 'Yelp") Was going out with my lady & another couple. The dude of that couple wanted "italian" or "steak". He suggested Noth End. I wanted to go somewhere other than the annoying/sometimes delicious North End, and I wanted to find a new steak joint- I've been to nearly all the steak joints in the area & wanted to try something new-to-me. I searched Yelp.com for a STEAK joint. Yelp suggested Toscano top of the list. Reservatons were for 9:00. The other couple arrived on time, we arrived 30 minutes late. FIRST REASON TO GO TO TOSCANO: They seated the other couple immediately & served them an appetizer & drinks. I fucking hate (can we swear on yelp?) when smarmy hosts make you wait for your entire party. Its a slap in the face to people who are coming to spend cash. These folks know how to treat you. SECOND REASON TO GO TO TOSCANO: Waiter was great, knowledgeable, cool, made appropriate suggestions, etc. (Same with our 2nd & 3rd visits- all within 3 weeks of first visit- staff is awesome). THIRD REASON TO GO TO TOSCANO: The food is fucking great (are we cool? My vocab is a little light, and 'fuck' is one of my best/most descriptive adjectives). The pasta- available in full or half orders- is tremendous. Try the one with the bacon sauce first, but ultimately, try them all. The filet was GENIUS (they don't offer a ribeye folks, but you'll survive! I won't order a filet in any steak house, but here, its sick!). My girlfriend ordered it because I am usually anti-filet. I got the T-Bone. The 'filet half' of my T-Bone was the better half by far. The meat was so tender & perfect that a knife was barely necessary. If they are offering a truffle-filet-fois gras special, order it. Desert not the best of all time, but fine nonetheless. The Blueberry one is good. Downsides: They close at 10:30 or something. Parking not easy, so valet is an extra expense. Can't think of anything truly negative to say. EAT HERE OFTEN.THEY DESERVE YOUR MONEY. read more

Rented the private room downstairs for my 30th birthday and it was perfect, from apps, cocktails, wine, entrees, to the strawberry cream birthday cake they include. Valet parking is a reasonable $20, making it an easier Beacon Hill spot than some to gather at on an icy winter night. Our apps were many and a blur of deliciousness, but I do know my entree was the penne strascicate and I highly recommend it! read more

Shoot. I was really looking forward to my meal and experience here and I'm sad that it didn't meet my normal-level expectations. Came here for dinner around 8:30 on a Tuesday (had originally wanted to go to Figs, but it was packed and had a 30 minute wait). We checked out the menu outside and the food and prices seemed comparable to Figs so we decided Toscano Tuesday was happening. We were seated immediately, which was really awesome. +1 I asked the waiter if I could add some veggies to an alfredo gnocchi dish, like asparagus and other things that were already featured in other items on the menu. Waiter politely explains that he can ask the chef, but the chef would probably say no as he has spent time crafting the dishes to taste a particular way. Meh, I can respect that so I didn't put up a fuss. But one of the specials that evening was vegetarian friendly and had more veggies in it, so I opted for that. Unfortunately the pasta (tagliatelle, for anyone who is curious) was simply not cooked. I know what al dente tastes like and even enjoy it. But really the majority of pasta was stuck together and not cooked all the way through. And the veggies were fairly sparse. So much a for a "special." -1 ): However, the wine selection was wonderful +1, the service was very attentive (kept refilling wine and water and had that cool breadcrumb cleaner) +1, and the ambiance was lovely and refined +1. read more

When I started off at Tuscano, it was not my plan to do a day of daydrinking. But after Tuscano that's where we ended up. The restaurant has a very romantic, traditional vibe, that is a classic, elegant, Italian atmosphere. While it is authentic Italian, it is new, and fresh. It feels young. You can get your authentic Italian without having to trek all the way to the North End.The dining area is small and elegant but you also k could bring your huge Italian family here and have a fun boisterous evening. Classy, chic, but inviting. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of watching a very promiscuous relationship ensue on the other side of the bar. The drink and wine menu is very appealing and it is not superly over expensive. The pourings are generous. The meals are also extremely well priced especially for Beacon Hill and especially for Italian. I was impressed with the prices and the food. Greg and I ended up splitting the pizza which was fresh and delicious. Given I return for dinner I would love to try some other pasta dishes. The bread was delicious, and won me over if I hadn't been swooned enough already. It was a perfect start to an unforeseen day of drinking, starting with an elegant twist and exposing me to a possibly new favorite restaurant. read more

Authentic Italian!!! The servers are professional, they accommodate your needs without any hesitation. Food here is a craft and they treat it as such- as they do in Italy Best tomato soup I had in Boston! Absolutely will be back many many times! read more

Took my husband here for his birthday, we were looking forward to a cozy, romantic night out. For the most part, we had that at Toscano. The food was wonderful - everything cooked perfectly and just delicious..however the service was slightly OVER-attentive. Between the waiter and the water-server, there was someone at our table almost every 2-3 minutes. Pouring wine, filling water, removing glasses/silverware/plates, delivering silverware/plates, checking in, and at one point trying to remove my plate before I was finished. I know they were trying to provide good service, and I appreciate that, however we could have used a bit more space and privacy to enjoy our food and have a conversation..uninterrupted. Towards the end of our meal, we began to feel rushed out of there, as the tables were filling up and the waiter took the (paid) bill off the table as I was still finishing my dessert. I hate to fault a place for attentiveness, but I'd like to see them find more of a balance between service and intrusiveness. We enjoyed our night out and and I would recommend Toscano overall. read more

My family and I begged for a table last night, a busy Saturday. After promising to vacate before the next reservation arrived, we were luckily accommodated. We had the best meal in the best atmosphere imaginable. The server, a woman from Albania, was the best host imaginable. Her knowledge of the wine list steered me to an incredible Italian I had never heard of, but which felt like a custom blend for me. When I added an extra tip, having had a group large enough to have one included on the bill, she pointed it out in case I had done that in error. Honest and knowledgeable! This old school Italian is getting more visits from us. read more

3.5 I just returned from this place... Their wine menu is good ;) My BF and I went here a few times and chose this place for our New Years dinner. I got the Salmon and loved it, but he was less impressed. I would give it 4 * s but he thinks its overpriced and I suspect he's correct. Despite the amazing reviews, I think this place overprices itself. I do think my food was good, but there are a bunch of places that have comparable prices but superior food. I might be spoiled when it comes to Italian food- I worked in Little Italy for a year or so. Bottom Line: I think you can do better for the price. read more