So glad they were open when we stopped by! Tuscania is truly a must-visit Italian spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and everyone at our table left with delicious meals and an all-around happy mood. I started with a glass of Moscato that was perfectly chilled and just the right amount of sweet--light, refreshing, and not overpowering. For my appetizer, I had the bruschetta, which was fresh and flavorful, topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic, toasted bread. For my main dish, I ordered the four-cheese gnocchi, and it did not disappoint. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy, coated in a rich, creamy blend of cheeses that was indulgent without being too heavy. Every bite was comforting and full of flavor. Highly recommend stopping here if you're craving authentic, satisfying Italian food in a welcoming setting. It's also a great place for great conversation--the cozy ambiance and unhurried pace make it easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment. read more

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The hostel associated with this restaurant is in the middle of the old town in an old villa with a large central courtyard with lots of plants and open air. The restaurant is 100 meters away on the plaza which is also where we checked-in. Ristorante Italiano Tuscana has an extensive menu of antipasti, pastas, meat dishes, desserts, and a full bar. They have an indoor, air-conditioned dining room and tables outdoors on the plaza. The food was very good, the portions appropriate, and the prices fair. We ate there twice and enjoyed our meals along with their resident dog, Rocco, who was very sweet, lingering near outdoor diners, but not begging or being a nuisance at all. The first night we had l'insalata caprese €8 and tortelli 4 formaggi ai burro e salvia €15 for my wife and the lasagna bolognese €10 for me along with a bottle of water with gas and a liter of sangria €12. My lasagna was delicious and HUGE, but my wife's tortelli had not been properly drained, watering down the rich butter and sage sauce, but my wife still enjoyed it. On the subsequent evening, we forewent the starter, my wife ordering the tagliatelli con funghi €10, me the spaghetti carbonara, and sharing the cotoletta alla milanese €12, a bottle of water and two glasses of house red wine. All were very tasty, especially the carbonara which was prepared in the traditional way by adding egg yokes just before serving with plenty o' pepper ... HOOAH! Our dinners, a starter, main and wine/water ran around €50, not bad for good meal for two, so Ristorante Toscania was a definite Travelvalue and worth a return visit the next time we go to Naval Air Station Rota. CombatCritic Gives Hostal Sixto and Ristorante Toscana 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better! read more

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Most welcoming family owned Italian restaurant. Every meal is served with passion. The house red wine was really refreshing and paired nicely with our meal. I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli with Alfredo sauce. My husband had a gnocchi bolognese. read more

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This place never disappoints! I've been here a few times and it's always better than the last! The food is great, ambiance is good and the service is on point. I knew this place was legit when I saw grandma in the back of the kitchen cooking the food to order! I've tried the lasagna bolognese (my favorite) spaghetti bolognese , scampi, and breaded beef fillet. All delicious and I plan on going back for more! This is a must if you're in Rota. Oh and it's nice portions so leftovers are always good. Sorry for no pics I'll try to remember next time when I'm not stuffing my face. read more

First time in Rota, so I was scrolling Yelp for recommendations. I happened to come across Tuscania as a recommendation. It did not disappoint. I believe it's a must visit while in Rota. It's located in a nice secluded area not far from the beach and the food is amazing. I'm a huge fan of seafood so I went with the Spaghetti allo scoglio that was mixture of shrimp, scallops and clams. read more

Tuscania - Spaghetti allo scoglio - Italian Near Me - Rota, California

Oh man, where to start. This is the spot right here. Service was good, view was great, and the food was even better. I'm getting hungry just looking back at the pictures. Highly recommend this joint. I don't know what it's called, but the little cheese and ham roll that came with the bread basket was super good. Nice and warm. Lambrusco was refreshing as always. But the spaghetti. Yo... OUTSTANDING. No doubt I will come back and try one of everything on the menu. If you don't try this place, you're missing out. read more

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I finally had the chance to try this place after walking past it so many times. It was a nice surprise to see the inside, high ceilings and it was decorated nicely for the holidays. One of my friends lived in Italy for 11 years so she was real excited to try this place. I felt like I was watching a job interview as she asked our server the "whats" and "hows" of the italian cooking process that they do in their restaurant. Her enthusiasm got me excited to try the food. The food: There was a complimentary cheese bread with tomato sauce that they gave us. It tasted fine and helped us curb our hunger. We each ordered the spaghetti allo scoglio, spaghetti carbonara and the fettuccine with mushrooms. The pasta itself was cooked just right. Not too mushy or soft. The scoglio pasta was great! The only issue i had with the carbonara was that the egg ended up looking like a scrambled egg and did not have a creamy consistency like It is supposed to have. The taste was good though. The fettuccine with mushrooms was the least of our favorite as it had a watery taste to it. We had three kids with us so they all split a pasta pomodoro and they all devoured it. This place gets 4 stars - 3 for the food but one extra because of the great service and friendliness of the ones who own/work there. Will definitely come back if im craving the seafood pasta! read more

We had Christmas Eve dinner here and it was fantastic! The restaurant is lovely, the food was very good and the staff is attentive and charming. We had the caprese salad to start which was fresh & seasoned just right. For our entrees; spaghetti allo scoglio, gnocchi crema scampi, lasagna, & fettuccine with 4 cheese sauce. Everything was so fresh and had amazing flavor. The red wine that was recommend was very good and nicely priced. Overall a great place and yummy food! Thanks for making our Christmas holiday a little more special with your lovely restaurant read more

Great Italian food and some of the best Sangria I have had in Rota. I plan to come here every time I visit Rota. read more

Tuscania - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Rota, California

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Update: we've been for Round Two and it's still wow!! There is a chink in their armor: we do not like their primi offerings. We've done the bruschetta and the caprese and were not wow'd. Why the 5* now? Consistently: - exceptional service - fantastic location - amazing sangria (best yet!) - phenomenal pasta courses - very fair prices The spaghetti pomodoro is wonderfully simple yet wow. The bolognese is to die for. I did the spaghetti allo scoglio last night and YUM. See? Not perfect, but close enough. Well deserving of the updated rating!!! read more

A very good meal. We had the spicy fettuccini with mushrooms and lasagna. Very good. I asked for red wine and got a great Rossi which hit the spot. read more

Tuscania - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Rota, California

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The Penne Alla Arrabiata (8€) was cooked perfectly. Noodles were al-dente and the sauce was fresh and lively with the right amount of spice, much unlike other so-called "spicy" dishes experienced in Spain to date. Customer service was very friendly and accommodating, too. read more

I love this place and God has given me an opportunity to come back. Tonight's meal!!!!

I spent a couple of weeks in Rota for work and stayed in another hotel close by. It was off season so many of the local places were closed. A colleague and I wandered out one evening to find a place to eat and stumbled upon this place. How lucky we were! The folks who run this nice little restaurant are kind and welcoming. Service was superior and the food and wine were absolutely delicious. One thing I enjoy when dining in Europe is that one never feels rushed to pay the bill and leave as soon as you're done eating. It was great to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal and drink great wine in a cozy, relaxing environment with no pressure to leave and make way for other diners. We enjoyed this place so much that we returned two more times in about a week. Sadly, I doubt I'll return to Rota again anytime soon, if ever. But if I do, Tuscania is on my must visit list. read more

Had dinner on July 23rd 2016. Had a great pasta dish, fettuccini with mushrooms, for around 10 euro. I had great customer service. It was neat because of the proximity of the kitchen, I felt like I was eating at someone's house. A short walk out of the Rota gate. I will be back for sure. read more

Tuscania - Italian Near Me - Rota, California

This restaurant is associated with the Hostal Sixto. They are the warmest people, true Italian hospitality. The pasta is made fresh, on site, every day. The hotel is also a 5 if you ever think you want to stay. read more

What a cozy and beautiful restaurant with a homemade feel and taste to the food they prepare a meer 20 ft away from you. It has friendly and fairly quick service,plus the staff are very friendly. I reccomend this to anyone who wants a rustic italian experience. read more

Tuscania - Italian Near Me - Rota, California

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Excellent Italian food! We went twice in three days, which is unheard of in our travels. They make different pastas from scratch, which are not to be missed. The fettuccine bolognese, a special request that was gladly granted, was awesome! I also tried the lasagne - simply excellent. Finally, they make a spaghetti carbonara that is the best I've ever had, though I did have it with fettuccine, as it was fresh made that day! This is a keeper! read more

Great service and food. We had the lasagna and fettuccine with amazing Italian vino! Highly recommend their tiramisu!

Discover this lil gem on our last day in Rota. It's only 2 mins walked from our hotel. Wish I'd know earlier so I can dine here every night during our stay in Rota. That's how good it is. 1. Lasagna - my daughter order this dish and swear it's the best she ever I had. She finished every lil bite. 2. Penne with homage sauce - the noodle softness is just perfect pairing with a spicy sauce. Dish look very simple like something you can make at home. But oh boy it's something I never had before. 3. Gnocchi with shrimp - every bites was delish. The shrimp was fresh and the cream sauce is not too creamy. 4. Sangria - I don't know what they put in the drink. But it's the best sangria we had. 5. Service was top notch. Everyone's so friendly and attentive. Highly recommended this place. read more

I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant owned and operates by the most charming Italian woman named Roberta. The lasagna and canneloni are amazing; the pasta is homemade. My seven year old said that the lasagna was the best she'd ever had in her life:) The Tiramisu is also delicious and perfectly moist. The plaza in which the restaurant is located is relatively quiet with some foot traffic - just enough energy. read more

I don't even know if the food was good because after waiting for 90 minutes for a caprese salad, we were so ravenous that we inhaled our food. We finished our entire bottle of wine while waiting and then went inside to ask what was going on. At that point, they tried to seat us at a table, as though we were just walking in!!! Afterward, the owner brought out our food herself and the waiter gave us a complimentary glass of wine to make up for it, but we're only here for two weeks so we wont be going back. On the plus side, they speak english...but I grew up in an Italian restaurant, we both speak enough Spanish to place an order and 90 minutes, bro. read more

Wow! I know I didn't come to Spain for the Italian food but this place is as good as or better than the food I recently had in Naples and Sicily. The service was outstanding and the food is so fresh and delicious. We actually ate here two nights in a row to make sure we could have our second choices on their menu. The next time I roll through Rota I will be stopping in. read more