What a great little place in Soho. Want a glass of wine with some great cheeses and meats, maybe olives and a few different varieties of bread? This is the place to go. It's not where I would go for dinner, but it is a great place for drinks and a bit of great Italian food after work or before you head somewhere else for dinner. I don't subscribe to the all too popular view that 'eating is cheating', I want food with my drinks, so this is a perfect place for me. A little piece of Tuscany in the heart of Soho. read more

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the food was nice, starter and wine . We have ordered some big plate of mix Italian meat . I wish they had better selection of wine . What disappointed us is dessert . Tiramisu- I went here with my Italian friend and she was really surprised what they served us ... well not really authentic . Waiter didn't come to check if everything is ok, she didn't touch the dessert .My cheese cake was good.Atmosphere is nice btw . read more

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I went there for dinner on a friday night with 3 friends. It wasn't too busy (it was a bit late though - like 9:30pm), the atmosphere was nice, not too loud (it's rather small inside) and the customers were mostly Italian which I guess is a good sign. The menu is original, it's not the classic pasta and pizza Italian restaurant. We ordered some bruschetta to share as starters. They were very good, especially the sundried tomatoes. As a main, I ordered the vegetarian "crostina", which was very good but the portion was rather small, I found. I then had a tiramisu for dessert but it was a bit disappointing. One of my friend had the "il tartare burger" and it was good apparently. The staff are friendly. They forgot to bring the soup one of my friend ordered but when I asked for it they apologised, brought it promptly and they did not charged us for it. On overall, a good italian restaurant with an original menu. read more

Tuscanic - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Tuscanic in Soho offers great cold cuts and cheeses from Italy, among other things. Add a wine and you will have a great time in a friendly atmosphere. When walking around in Soho I came past Tuscanic a few times but never went in. After a busy week on a Friday evening, I finally decided to check it out. Tuscanic is a lovely, down-to-earth restaurant with friendly staff and a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. I read through the menu and decided to order a small chartcuterie and cheese plate with a nice white, recommended by my waiter. The small plate is easily big enough for one person and the wine tasted great. I needed a few sips to fully aopreciate it, but then I really enjoyed it. The three different cold cuts were delicious and the two cheeses were a great addition to the meats. The foccacia they served with the small plate was also very good. Tuscanic is definitely a place I will visit again - great staff, friendly atmosphere and excellent food. read more

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I was here for dinner last night with the bf, who's been working out of his company's London office for the past year and has been a regular at Tuscanic for months. He's a huge fan, and he was absolutely right about the excellent food and service. We had the following: - Small selection of bite-size panini and crostini. I think it was the Prosciutto Cotto-Stracchino-Rocket and the Prosciutto Crudo-Caciotta-baked tomatoes, but all the panini and crostini options are worth trying. So good! - Le Bruschette, Red Peppers Spread: Fresh and slightly bitter on a thin, crispy slice of bread. Not my type of flavor profile, but he always orders it. - Le Bruschette, Ragout di Salumi di cinta Senese: Wow, Italian umami-bomb. This was meaty and rich, served on a slightly thicker piece of toast. Will order again. - I Cocci, Olives: Smaller olives than most American charcuterie plates would serve, and the perfect size for nibbling in-between bites. Will order again. - Spezzatino Di Maiale Con Fagioli: This pork stew was just perfect. Rich, porky, the beans just melting in your mouth. It was also just the right serving size for something this hearty. - Caciucco Di Polpo E Cece Nero: He ordered this. It was a bit fishier than expected, but still delicious. Would order again if craving this particular taste. - I Taglieri, Formaggi: The small meat plate, which came with three cured meats. It was the right size for sharing, and the bread it came with was excellent--and I'm not a huge bread eater! Will order again. - Tuscanic Tiramisu: I could easily eat two of these. Fluffy mascarpone cream topped with their chocolate biscotti. Most places I've been to bake their biscotti till it's hard and scrapes the roof of your mouth when you bite into it, but not Tuscanic--just the right amount of give and so good in spoonfuls with the cream. Would order again and again and again. - "Pistocchi" Chocolate Cake: So rich and chocolatey that it definitely had to be split. No words for how smooth the ganache was. Would order again. We also split a bottle of wine and had two digestifs, one off-menu and the other grappa. I was hungry when we came in, so I felt the wine as dinner progressed, but the digestifs surprisingly cleared my head. By the time we left, I had sobered up. This was a slow dinner--no one should rush wine and food this good--so we were there for a couple of hours. The seating is casual, small wooden tables with stools, and the vibe is cozy and relaxed. Service is fantastic, and I had the pleasure of meeting Simone, the owner. I believe most, if not all, of the team is Italian, and they're all very friendly and charming. I'm heartbroken that we won't have a place like this back in the Bay Area, so if you're in London and looking for a casual bite to eat, definitely come here. read more

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Nice and good place to go for dinner. Try the focaccia with mortadella and you will be a new person! Nice and friendly staff but personally I think the only negative thing is that is quite pricey. Other than that will definetly recommend if you want to try a nice and good tuscan restaurant! read more

** If this review was helpful please mark it / like it when you are done reading so I keep the faith and keep reviewing on Yelp and Trip Adivsor! ** Just happened by here and had dinner. It's great. Small Plates. Everything was very tasty. Their toasts at the bottom of the menu are really good. I got a sausage / cheese combo - so TASTY! It's a mellow spot - so don't go here expecting a super lively, packed atmosphere... go here for the great food! Enjoy. read more

If there is one little piece of Tuscany in Soho, that would be Tuscanic. So happy to have found this authentic and friendly place! Do not expect pasta and pizzas of course, but rather an excellent selection of good quality Tuscan food made out of carefully selected products. It is a little pricey, but then you're at the heart of one of the major European cities... A must go if you're in the area. read more

Hmmm this place has potential for sure but there were just a few things that let it down. Short answer; price vs quality of food & portion size. Long answer; read on... and on and on... Tuscanic is a deli/restaurant on Old Compton Street that boasts specialising in imported Tuscan produce. I therefore expected their food to be of the best quality and tasty to boot... Especially considering the price. On entering, at lunch time, we received a friendly greeting and were given our pick of the many wooden tables scattered within the bright yellow restaurant. For how dark the restaurant is I think this yellow comes off as quite a garish decor choice but hey - the wooden tables work, as does the open deli and the shelves stocked full of produce (which you can purchase to take away with you along with quite a Tuscan wine selection). We sat down and were offered menus straight away. The menu consists of small Tuscan appetisers, salads, soups, mixed meat and cheese boards, sandwiches and carpaccio. Everything is perfect for sharing and so my friend and I decided on the small meat and cheese board for £12, the ragu bruschetta, aubergine appetiser and an open sandwich with a pork sausage and fennel topping. The food is served as and when it is ready; first to arrive was the bruschetta and aubergine. The bruschetta is served warm and was delicious - spag Bol on bread. The aubergine on the other hand was insanely salty and absolutely tiny for the £3 we paid for it! Next up was the meat and cheese - this was more reasonable for the price 4 slices of 3 different meats and 4 slices of 2 different cheeses. This also came with a big basket of soft focaccia - mmmm. Lastly we were handed our open bruschetta which was by far my favourite. To drink we ordered a bottle of their house white after asking if we would be able to take the rest away (it was lunch time after all!). As they sell it by the bottle anyway this wasn't a problem for them and although we still paid £22 for the bottle it made me a little less annoyed as the cost of 1 150ml glass was £6!! They brought the wine (and tap water without request :)) to the table before the food arrived however opened it up and began pouring the red. I did try it to see if we wouldn't need to ask them to replace with the requested white however it was realllly not nice. I started to worry the white would follow suit but luckily it was an easy to drink, tasty wine - of which we managed over half (oops). After devouring most of the food (the aubergines were left) we were full but not overly satisfied. This place provides great service and ok food however they've definitely got a few things to work on before I will come back! read more

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Tuscanic is one of my favorite places in London. It is great for late night food and they also do take away for lunch. The panini are very tasty with excellent products (try the bresaola panino). If you come here with friends or family, I'd recommend the cold cuts and cheese platers with panini/crostone. All the staff is Italian. Inside, around 25 seats at very small and low tables, and shelves full of products you can buy that they use in the menu. read more

There's a bar as you enter with cheeses, hams and other antipasto laid out for takeaway customers and a cosy seated area at the back of the cafe with shelves stocked full of imported treats from Tuscany. We took a seat the back and looked over the inviting selection of dishes on the menu. We ordered the Il Misto (£11.50) - small selection of Tuscan cured meats served on a wooden tray along a basket of assorted bread, focaccia and breadsticks. There's a bigger board available for £18 but the small was just right for us. Alongside a portion of delicious Tomato Bruschette (£2) we were transported straight back to the week we spent around Siena last summer. Beautifully simple dishes made with quality ingredients is the essence of Tuscan cuisine and both these dishes delivered. We also had a glass each of the lovely L'Erede Sparkling Wine Metodo Classico - Cupelli (100% trebbiano) at £5 a glass. read more

Great foo, perfect location in Soho, and wonderful atmosphere. The meat and cheese platter is tasty and the Caprese salad fresh and flavorful. Great staff. read more

I was going to give this place a 4, but then I was served the "chocolate cake" which was smaller than a deck of cards and no thicker. The "cake" was more like a weak fudge and SIX English pounds. It was just ridiculous! Otherwise, food was good, and service was...Meh. read more

My friend and I walked into this place for a casual dinner, and it turned out to be just the right choice. The restaurant was cozy, rustic, and romantic all at once. The staff was friendly, and the service was solid as well. We ordered the ham & cheese plate and the beef tartare burger, both of which were great especially considering the price. Healthy proportions as well; the two of us shared the two orders and left feeling happily full. Last but not least, you can always judge a restaurant by its bread and olive oil, and this place passed my test. All in all, a solid, great value, and authentic Italian in the heart of London. read more

Food was very average and the service was hit or miss. If you just wanted salami or other dried meat and wine, this place would be fine. If you wanted anything else, the menu selection was limited and the food not memorable. Overall it is the experience you would get at. Tourist spot which is not surprising given the location. read more

We called and reserved a table for 9 people for 9 pm. after 30 min, we are told that the restaurant is closing because they wanted to go early. I was celebrating my birthday and was practically kicked out of the place. even though the rest of the party didn't arrived yet. Deeply disappointed, I thought this place was one of the best in soho. After this experience, me and my friends are never going back. read more

Rustic Italian place on Old Compton street for a casual drink and nibbles. There are a small number of tables at the back that can be joined together for bigger parties. The menu comprises a number of sharing platters with delicious meats, cheeses or both, together with bread, and various wines. Perfect to while away a lazy afternoon. A great little find. read more

My experience at Tuscanic was overwhelmingly positive. Seemingly everything, from the ingredients to the tables, comes from Tuscany, lending an authenticity to the dining experience often lacking in more cookie-cutter Italian restaurants. To describe the service, an anecdote may best suffice: one of the owners stopped by our table, describing in detail each individual meat and cheese in our platter, and at our suggestion joined us for a glass of wine. The quality of the food was outstanding, so much so that I ended up purchasing from them the type of olive oil that accompanied our meal. Many of their ingredients are available for sale along their shelves, and even a cursory glance leaves the impression that their dishes only come from the best. Needless to say, very highly recommended. read more

If you don't already speak Italian when you arrive....you will by the time you leave. This is by far the easiest way to experience excellent Italian food without buying a ticket to Italy. When I was here it looked like every table had an Italian on it, bringing their 'designated foreigner' along for an Italian feast. The decor is very warm and friendly, creating a very homely ambience. You can also buy a large selection of Italian food products to bring home with you...to make your own Italian feast at home. As any Italian knows, it's all about the quality of the produce. read more

I discovered this place walking through the narrow streets surrounding Soho Square on my way back to the hotel after a day of site-seeing. What I thought would be a brief stop for a snack before dinner turned into a two hour gorging on three different specialty bruschettas and a few glasses of wine. The hip, yet old-world atmosphere (does that make sense?) made for a very relaxing experience. Even when the restaurant started to fill up with people and conversation I still found it very soothing. The service was great too. The owners of Tuscanic would do well to open a place just like this in California. Until then, the culinary delights on 72 Old Compton Rd are worth the trip across the pond to the mother land, read more

The tartar burger was amazing and even the ketchup was divine! Quick service and friendly environment. Definitely recommend the place.

Great Tuscan dinner with tasty meats and cheeses. In addition, the tomato and vegetable soup option were marvelous. They also have a good selection of wines to go along with the fresh meats, cheeses and bread. read more

Went there with an italian friend from Tuscany really impressed about the atmosphere seemd really to be in Italy! Food is amazing and the service very accurate. It was on a Tuesday evening but the place got full very quickly. Will go back for sure. read more

Subpar italian offerings. Cheese and charcuterie pretty average. Look elsewhere.

Fantastic on every level - food, decor, service. The Manager actually forgot our reservation so gave us our table late, and comp'ed us to so many goodies to apologize. The food is simple and delicious, the staff Italian and charming, the smells in the restaurant and simple decor are delightful... I felt I was in Italy, which I lived in and know well! read more