Stepped into Toscanova for a late dinner after a movie, and we grabbed 2 seats at the bar, which was busy at first but quickly emptied, leaving just we two. Not sure if everyone coincidentally finished just after we arrived, or if we did something to offend (LOL). The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and shook up a pair of very tasty cocktails while we browsed the menu, which was supplemented with a very substantial list of daily specials. My wife and I shared a starter of house-made marinated artichokes, which were tender and very flavorful without having that overpowering presence of vinegar you get in even the best of the jarred variety. Unfortunately, I forgot to get a photo, so see if you can find one to see... better yet, if you're in the restaurant, order them for sure. They're part of the regular menu. I followed that with a starter from the specials menu, which was absolutely large enough to be a main: Spicy Italian Sausage with Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Peppers. This was a delicious dish. The grilled sausages arrived with a char that brought out the sweetness of the casing, which was a perfect contrast to the spice of the meat inside. Tons of flavor, with an enjoyable heat that stayed comfortably on "this side" of the spice scale, so easily had by almost anyone who likes some punch to their food. The accompanying onions and peppers were nicely softened and caramelized, and the roasted potatoes sported an outside char that gave way to a soft, almost creamy center. This was a deceptively simple plate of food elevated to something much more than you'd ever expect. My wife ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese, a very generous serving of fresh-made pasta and hearty, meaty sauce that balanced nicely between bright tomato and comforting creaminess (though it was not specifically a "tomato cream" sauce). Dusted with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, this now-ubiquitous menu item also excelled beyond the norm, and I'm looking forward to eating the half we brought home. The atmosphere at this outpost in the Century City Mall is lively and welcoming, with a sleek, modern decor and a relaxed, comfortable crowd having a good time. There's definitely more upbeat energy here than at the Calabasas location. My only complaint was that the kitchen was lagging near the end of what I'll admit was probably a busy Saturday night for them; as such, it took a particularly long time for our entrees to be served (close to 30 minutes), and the restrooms needed serious attention, which really could have been addressed given that there was absolutely a full staff on site. That said, the food and cocktails were all enjoyable, and I will happily return to try more of what this kitchen puts out. read more

Toscanova - Spicy Italian Sausage with Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Peppers. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ambience is cozy! I have had the privilege to speak with and Italian gentleman server at this restaurant and it made that evening more enjoyable! Had dine in with the hubby, as usual he was the one who took me here! He is full of surprises and knows a little of restaurant and eatery. Best Branzino and Lasagna in town! A must try if you're at Westfield Century City read more

I been here a couple of times and due to my natural smell I arrived as always by coincidence but even if this venue is at a mall that's doesn't lower its quality!! It has an outside terrace and inside dinning room of considerable size... we had a incredible cold veal in white Italian suave that I never had before!!! Impressive , delicious, different... then we had the Sea Food pasta. High quality with pieces of lobster, shrimp and other sea food.... Martinis, also high quality and freezing, my wife had her usual Paso Robles wine and we closed with Manicotti !!! Affordable and excellent quality... I really recommend you to try it located at the Century City... read more

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The staff at this beautiful location is so wonderful from the hostess named Tina to our waitress Vladia to Giuseppe who is from Tuscany. The food is authentic Italian and I'm ordering a heart of palm salad with shrimp. They are very attentive and cater to people with special needs mine, I could've eaten anywhere, but I chose Toscanova because they were so sweet when I came to look at the menu read more

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I have been to this location often, service and food is good. I was there on Tuesday this week and was charged 4% to my bill "for service charge". This was done due to the fact that many business are now charging for the fee incurred by the credit card companies. BUT I believe they are RESPONSIBLE to informing you that they will be charging this fee if you use a credit card.There was NO NOTICE in the menu nor on public display that this 4% fee if you use a credit card. How deceptive! Since the beginning of time, restaurants have had to incur this fee and now passing it on to the customer. It is the cost of doing business. In fact, I felt it was so unfair that I took 4% off the servers tip. So instead of 20% tip, it was 16%. read more

It started as a pleasant lunch and a take home of lentil soup. Unfortunately, the server did not seal the soup container properly and all of the soup spilled on my clothes, my bags and my purchasse. I went back in the restaurant and was confronted by the manager Giuseppe. Rather than wait for me to explain what had happened. He basically told me if I need to use the bathroom to go back in the mall. No empathy for what had happened. I then emailed the customer service department and they told me that I shouldn't have taken my take away order with me shopping. As if it's my fault. Even though I mentioned that I was done shopping and had stopped by for lunch. This place has zero desire to provide customer service and Did nothing to make the situation right. So,if you're unlucky to have a mishap there, you're SOL. There are much better options in the mall. read more

I had the carpaccio with truffles and fontana cheese, followed by resotto with truffles. Both dishes unbelievably delicious! My wife had the capalinni it was also delicious. The service was attentive, but not overbearing. Beautiful restaurant with little ambient noise so you could talk to your dinner partner in a normal voice. read more

Came here with my partner on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. It's a very chill location compared to all the other eateries in the area. We had apps, 2 types of pasta (one vegetarian), split a bottle of wine. The food was not bad. The service was OK. The only qualm I had was when I asked for recommendations, their response was "what do you want?" which was sort of rude and not helpful at all. The restaurant was not very crowded but service was kind of slow, to be honest. If we were back at the mall and wanted to come to a less crowded spot for a quick bite, we will come here. Otherwise, I would recommend Eataly for better Italian food. read more

I like their Happy Hour. I think it's Monday Thru Friday until 6. Just a few dishes. My favorite is their eggplant lasagne. Also, their lemon martini is good for 12 bucks It's a little early to start drinking, but sometimes I start work early and give myself a treat. Also, my girlfriend likes it. I haven't tried their regular menu, but I see them bringing it out. It looks good and I see a lot of happy faces. A good place to bring clients. Festive. And yet reasonably priced. read more

Came on a Sunday night around dinner time as a walk in. There were plenty of tables available and we were seated right away. The wait staff were very attentive right as we sat down and watched the floor to make sure every customer had exactly what they needed. Grilled Salmon - Cooked to perfection! Had a crisp seasoned top. Cooked perfectly with the inside maintaining its moisture. Came with a side of green beans and asparagus. I wish the veggies were seasoned. They came steamed. Tricolor Salad - Generous portion and can be shared among two people as an app. Seasoned well. A little strange that they shaved four big slices of parmesan and just left it on top. For presentation's sake, it would look better as smaller shaves or if they cut it up and sprinkled it on top but the taste was great! Bread - They handed out free warm bread baskets. Super delicious! They also had oil and balsamic vinegar on the table for you. Pear Fusion Cocktail - Didn't taste sweet at all which I was very happy with. Could barely taste the alcohol. My type of drink! The staff were all so attentive from the minute we walked into the restaurant! Our food did take a little time to come out but it was well worth the wait. Loved how much variety was on the menu and all of the categories were easily displayed. They had a ton of extra paper menus tho. Maybe they could've scaled back on those. Definitely a great place to stop and eat at if you're looking for a sit down restaurant at Century City. read more

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Fun lunch with my bestie who comes here often with her mom. I'm not sure why it was my first time, but I've been missing out. We shared a half dozen order of the oysters, a salad, a pasta and a pizza. They were kind enough to serve the pasta already portioned separately. Everything was delightful. We both ended up having a little bit of leftovers which we both took to go and finished at home. read more

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I believe I qualify as a regular here, after all of the times my wife & kids make me go to Toscanova, over the past few years. Overall, nice place with good quality & good tasting food. We regularly get the salmon & string beans (w/side of fries) and it's very consistently fresh, prepared well & tasty. I think Toscanova has a very good Risotto Funghi and I do like their Gnocchi as well. The outside patio is very pleasant & comfortable and inside is pretty spacious. We've reserved the private room a couple of times (when we've gone with larger parties) and it's a great setup. Service (servers & busboys) has always been great and very friendly. Service from management & hostess has always been hit & miss for us, with it even being outright rude & unpleasant at times. Overall, a great spot for a weekend lunch or nice dinner at the mall. read more

I'm a big italian food fan so I definitely was expecting more but the food was pretty average (both the pizza me and my friend ordered). Staff was nice and welcoming and attentive although I really do not get the hype about this place. read more

Toscanova - Pizza and pasta - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was good, but not mind blowing! It is in a great location, next to Javier's on the front of the mall. The service was quick though our server wasn't the warmest. We tried the bufala mozarella appetizer which I don't think was quite worth the $20 price tag with only five tomato slices and a single leaf of basil. The bread basket was lovely with three different types of bread, served with our apps. I tried the penne pomodoro because I wasn't feeling something super fancy and I added chicken to it for a $6 charge. The chicken add was definitely worth it and there was a lot of chicken in there that was well cooked and flavorful. I liked the sauce - it was bright and acidic and definitely tasted home made. I came in on a Wednesday evening and I got to be seated right away because we looked online and saw that there were a ton of open reservations. read more

The food was amazing, the sauce was really rich and tasty! The pricing is pretty reasonable and the service was amazing! This restaurant never disappoints. Have been here many times! read more

Toscanova - Lobster Special and Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food. They have have a very attentive staff - everyone was courteous and helpful. Great experience. We look forward to returning...

I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now and finally earlier today I met my cousins for lunch. First of all let's start from the hostess. I asked her for a table outside she said she can't sit us outside cause we asked for a high chair for my niece. I said ok and she sat us all the way in the back right by the kitchen where all you can hear is pits & pans and employees shouting while working. Anyways I regret not leaving or asked her to be moved... Our waiter was friendly, pleasant and attentive. The bread they served was fresh and warm and we enjoyed it with olive oil and vinegar. We ordered the panzanella salad and the artichoke salad and both tasted ok, nothing spectacular. Our main dishes were more disappointing. Very average tasting food with high prices. My gnocchi was like a frozen meal reheated, that's how it felt. I don't want to list every dish one by one but overall food was average tasting. Not horrible but not good either. The tamarind cocktail I had was not what I expected, nothing like the ones I've had in other restaurants. This restaurant is so nice and has a great location that is inviting but I'm not sure if I'll ever come back. For the four of us we paid $260 for lunch (plus tip) (includes 2 drinks) .. read more

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Influenced by the reviews, I chose the wild boar ragù and was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were deep and hearty, evoking the comfort of a classic pot roast. Paired with pasta, a robust red sauce, and a generous topping of Parmesan, it was an excellent and satisfying dish. read more

Toscanova - Wild boar Ragu - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for a date night and overall the food and experience were fine. We didn't have to wait for a table which was nice, and the ambiance made for a pleasant dinner setting. We ordered two pastas, the calamari, and a couple of drinks. The calamari was probably the highlight and I really liked the dipping sauces that came with it. The pastas, though, were just okay. Nothing bad, but nothing memorable either, especially for the price. It's a bit on the expensive side for what you get, but if you're looking for a low-key spot with a nice atmosphere, it's not a bad option. read more

Toscanova is the oldest surviving restaurant in the Westfield Century City mall. It's an Italian white tablecloth upscale type of place. It's pricey for dinner but it's a nice place to celebrate or have a fancy date night. Before the pandemic I came here for the more laid back happy hour at the bar and outside patio. This was my first time back post-pandemic and though prices have doubled (inflation sucks), the menu has stayed pretty much the same offering wonderful and generous Italian food and cocktails at more affordable prices. In the past my go-to for Happy Hour was the baked rigatoni with eggplant and tomato sauce. I'm really particular about how my eggplant is cooked and they got it right every single time. This time around my table ordered the pesto gnocchi, penne arrabiatta, parmesan truffle fries and tomato sauce and mozzarella pizza. The cocktail that was ordered was the cucumber splash. Everything was delicious. The cocktail was refreshing. The fries were good but they went light on the truffle sauce as I did not taste it. The tomato sauce and mozzarella pizza was a small individualized pizza and it tasted fresh out of the oven with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese and a delightful crunch. Both pastas were good but the pesto gnocchi was my favorite because I am a huge pesto fan and the combo of gnocchi and pesto melted in my mouth. This is a great place to have Happy Hour with friends but it's also a comfortable spot to grab a nice solo Happy Hour meal or drink and feel comfortable dining alone. They have a big screen TV at the bar which is also nice. They also gave us a complimentary bread basket which was a nice touch. Service was excellent. I felt so welcomed. When we left they thanked us for coming. It was a lovely experience. Another reason this place is cool: They validate parking! Woohoo! read more

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Me and my daughter came here for lunch, we ordered the pizza. It was delicious. I was mostly impressed with the sauce. To ME, the sauce on a pizza dictates the entire taste. I grew up eating a lot of pizza in NY/NJ. I appreciate the differences in culture, and how they are expressed in different food types, specifically pizza. It is such a simple feast, however, depending on where it is consumed, the savor will vary. I was very pleased, and look forward to trying other dishes from this restaurant. Our waiter was phenomenal, and the ambiance was great- an overall good experience. read more

I have been to Tuscanova twice and will go back again. This is a beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and they have great ambiance! The food is amazing. I had one of the best Risotto dishes I've ever had. Their pasta dishes are very satisfying. I loved their chicken Parmesan. They have complex and flavorful dishes and great appetizers too. They have a great wine list and a knowledgeable staff to help with choices. Their waiters are attentive and there when you need them. This restaurant was great for lunch, but it's a very romantic restaurant for evening meals and Valentine's Day. read more

My wife surprised me with an early valentine dinner and we both loved this place. The food, from the appetizer (calamari) to the main course (filet mignon & chicken parmesan), are superb! We enjoyed the food and cocktails. As much as we wanted to get dessert but we were already full. And to put a cherry on top, our server, Marco and the rest of the servers are very attentive, friendly & accomodating. Good customer service! We will definitely come back. Highly recommended! read more

I've only been here twice but it's been amazing both times. Toscana has a limited menu and only offers beer and wine whine its sister restaurant right next door, Bar Toscana has a wider variety of menu items and a full bar. At Toscana they offer you this veggie medley which includes carrots, celery, radishes and bell peppers... we skipped this. But the house flat bread is yummy. For appetizers we started with the burrata, basic house salad, and calabrese pizza (not pictured). All were delicious! For our entrees we got the pomodoro, bolognese and the off menu penne vodka. The penne vodka was definitely the star! You have to ask for it as they will not mention it. It's a very tiny bright restaurant with a homey older vibe. Whereas Bar Toscana, next door, is a MUCH younger crowd with a darker moody ambiance. We prefer to go there first and enjoy a couple cocktails before going next door for dinner. read more

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Overall, I wasn't blown away by Toscanova. The food was good but nothing outstanding. Their outdoor patio is pleasant, but the table we were sat at was a bit tight and it was right up against the window and door to the restaurant. The spaghetti frutti di mare was dry, we had to ask for more sauce and they charged us for it. Considering the price of each dish, it seems odd for them to charge extra for something like that. The rigatoni was good but could've had a touch more sauce. For dessert we ordered tiramisu, which was good, had a lot of cream, and had too much cocoa on top. The waitstaff were nice, but not extremely attentive. Because of these different factors, I am only giving 3 stars. I would come back and try other things but I don't feel the need to rush back. read more

Toscanova - TIRAMISU - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ya know, I really thoroughly enjoy our visits here! I've tried to like Zinque upstairs because it's younger, hip, less traditional & I leave there every time like - meh. The wines have let me down there. But Toscanova has been a pleasant surprise every time!! The service fits the white tablecloths. I am never thirsty for a water refill because my glass is always topped off. The bread is unremarkable but I still love having a table side olive oil and vinegar to make my own dipping plate. My husband loves the pizza. I'm preferable to the eggplant Parmesan. I like the ambiance and the patio screening. It's removed enough from the shops it doesn't quite feel like the mall but you can still people watch. The interior and bar are traditional Italian restaurant vibes of the aughts. She looks good though! It's comfy and cozy and I've never experienced a wait. If you are in the mood for Italian, this is your spot at the Westfield mall. read more

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I think this place is great! Not sure why the aggregate rating is only 3 stars but based on the taste of the food, ambiance & service - id rate it a solid 4 stars. Toscanova is located on the ground floor of Century City mall off of Santa Monica Blvd next to Javier's and across from Bacio gelato shop. The place is fairly large with both outdoor and indoor seating. The menu has a wide range of Italian staples like tricolore salad, pizzas, pastas and mains/proteins. They give u complimentary bread which was warm and tasty. All the food was delicious and the servers were nice & provided great service. The only reason I'm omitting one star off is because the prices were a tad bit higher than what I think other comparable places charge. If you want good Italian food, this place is worth trying. read more

Toscanova - Tricolore salad with Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got here quite often with people who love this place. I'd say the service, ambiance and wine is a solid 10/10- and for that I enjoy it very much. But unfortunately the food is quite mediocre. I've tried something from each section of food options and I think my favorite had been their bread basket and hazelnut gelato. read more

Food was healthy, fresh and delicious. Ordered 1) Tonno Primavera - marinated tuna in olive oil with potato, string beans, olives, cherry tomatoes and friseé; and 2) Branzino with sauteed spinach. The Tonno Primavera was a perfectly satisfying dinner salad. The mouthwatering Branzino was cooked to perfection. Low salt, low sugar - these are excellent dishes if you are health-conscious. Service was prompt and excellent. Alessandra was courteous, professional, well-poised, friendly, and timely with each check-in. Mari was great and ensured that my glass of water was never empty. The water is delicious, too. Ambiance was serene, tranquil, sophisticated and just the right amount of lively. Highly recommend this restaurant, and the team effort here. Many thanks to Agostino Sciandri and the Sciandri Family for delivering an excellent culinary experience to all, whether you are fine-dining or taking a break from shopping! read more

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This restaurant has a lovely vibe and decor plus the waitstaff worked hard and provided very good service. BUT...the kitchen is not measuring up. My wife and I went out with her parents for dinner and all of us had the same reaction...meh. The food was plated nicely, cooked well but kind of flavorless. Most everything from the fresh asparagus soup and minestrone to the branzino just lacked seasoning and flavor. And at roughly $50 a head that isn't going to compel us to come back. read more

I came for happy hour with friends. When I got here on a rainy day I was offered outside or inside. I poorly choose outside. We had a lovely time together but after ordering people kept bring over food that we didn't order. Then the patio began leaking on us and the table next to us. We were almost done so didn't move. We needed to ask for our check several times. The manager did nothing to help and just said I don't know what you ordered. When our check came we were charged for lots of things we never ordered and the food that they tried to deliver. We asked for it to be fixed and the manager just brushed us off again and said I guess you shouldn't have sat outside. So disappointing and no need to to treat customers this way. This was my first and last time here. Please don't waste your time or money here. There's much better places to go!! read more

We missed Happy Hour by a minute. :( We wound up staying for dinner on the patio which matches the old school Italian restaurant style. Their old fashion isn't quite as good as it used to be. We got a seafood pasta special with bucatini, sausage with orrechiete and rapini. Servers were very attentive. read more

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Had a fantastic lunch at Toscanova last week... Service was excellent and food came out quickly. Ambiance was great...we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful LA weather. Food was overall delicious. We were a party of 5 and had pasta, fish, chicken, salad, and a few sides. It was all great. Prices are on the higher side but nothing crazy for Century City. We'll definitely return. read more

The seasonal Italian menu in March 2025 is really unbelievable. Mussels in white wine. Truffle sliced pizza. Broccoli soup. Breaded ricotta-stuffed squash flowers (which we got 2 orders of, it was so good), Fried salmon cheek. Calamari, Marinara & Cream Sauce. Utterly off the charts flaovrs, served prompt & hot. Excellent. The one annoying downside (and the reason this isn't a 5-star review) was I'd explicitly requested Pellegrino from our waiter who assured me they had it & the server came & started pouring Acqua Panna. When I tried to stop her, she said (quote), "It's the same thing..." until our waiter rushed over to correct her & she swapped out our glasses & got a actual bottle of Pellegrino - quite annoyed. read more

I had the most amazing craving I've fettuccine Alfredo... Chicken, fettuccine Alfredo and I did not regret coming here. The hostess was extremely cool and very helpful as I needed to be guided here because I got lost lol she was so cool she stayed on the phone with me for about five minutes and helped me find my way here, and I was so grateful.! The bread, the appetizer bread I should say order the butter it is absolutely delicious! Get two types. I enjoyed the soft bread, but when I got my chicken fettuccine Alfredo? I was immediately in heaven I love the size of the noodles, and I comped it with a glass of lemonade I found the service to be exceptionally friendly. I was very grateful I love the atmosphere, and I can't say enough good things about my waiter. If you want an elegant experience that ironically is in the middle of one of the biggest outdoor malls in Los Angeles, then find your way here! I had a cappuccino that I mixed with sweet sugar and it was the perfect finish the lovely evening I would've eaten so much bread I would've ordered dessert lol read more

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Thank you Jose for helping me celebrate my BFF's birthday! You and the rest of the staff (especially the hostess) were gracious, kind and accommodating and you made her (us) feel very special. The food was amazing! From the Buffalo Mozzarella, warm bread, Branzino and Bolognese to the Apple Tarte Tatin, everything was delicious. The fountain on the patio added to the lovely ambiance and enhanced our enjoyment of an indulgent afternoon. The Brunello was excellent as well Thank you, thank you! read more

Toscanova - Bolognese with Fettuccine Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been coming to this place for about easily over a decade now, maybe two, and still love going here. Even though it is located in the mall at the Westfield Century City, they are able to maintain their quality of food and service. Their food ingredients are always fresh and remain to be authentic Italian style of cuisine. I love their fresh grilled calamari salad and I've been ordering this for decades! I love everything else, but this one I always order. Their service is consistently good, and they seem to always do a great job in suggesting food choices. The ambiance is always good, and the location can't be beat because it's right there in the mall at Century City. Unfortunately, just like any other restaurants in the whole Westfield, they do not validate if you parked in the mall. So make sure that you are aware of the charges of the mall's parking. read more

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toscanova is a pretty consistent restaurant in the westfield century city mall. the restaurant is beautiful and very classy, and the service is generally pretty good. i usually order a vodka rigatoni pasta (off the menu) with chili flakes, which i highly recommend. the filet with arugula salad is good as well; but make sure they get it the temperature you'd like! the fried calamari is very good for appetizers. their chocolate soufflé is delicious. read more

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The meatball was lukewarm, and both the pappardelle and branzino were just okay--nothing was outstanding. While our waiter was very friendly, I was concerned that he didn't wash his hands after blowing his nose in the middle of the restaurant, especially before deboning the fish for us. read more

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Celebrated my precious son's birthday here. The food , service and ambience over all are great. Also, prices are reasonable. What an enjoyable and memorable experience! read more