Never a disappointment! Especially, when Lisa is serving us! The garlic lobster, chefs kiss! But what what was most amazing, was that my husband was torn between two dishes and they gave him a half serving of each. My friend wanted something that was not even on the menu and they made the dish for him! The food of course was spectacular!!
Cathleen
We had a 600 reservation on a Friday....first timers. When we were seated in the dining room, it was fairly quiet. Quickly the restaurant filled & became very noisy & congested with staff bumping into my chair frequently. The menu small but had many specials....all very complicated dishes. Our server was rather abrupt & seemed to be urging us to order before we were ready.. Conversation at the table was not the easiest. IMHO the tables are too close for comfort, but the places seems to be a favorite & has been for 40+ years. I would only return if I was in that area, which doesn't happen often.
Jackie
The food was as always, impeccable. I love the ambience and the staff is always friendly and professional.
Sandro
The restaurant is a gem. Perfect blend of hospitality, food quality at a a very reasonable price. We will keep going for a long time. Don't change anything!
Scott
We met friends from New Jersey for a New Years Eve meal at Il Toscano in Douglaston. The proprietor greeted many guests by name, very impressive that he knows the clientele and makes them feel at home. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly to our reservation time (we were there 15 minutes early) There was a nice holiday menu. The food and service was really good, though one in our party was not happy with the portion of bronzino. I had chicken scarpariello, which was excellent, generous portion, beautifully prepared. Linguini and white clam sauce and veal scallopini rounded out the entrees. 3 of 4 were superb. Each couple shared generous salads which were very good. We finished with cappucinos. Please pardon my spelling of the Italian dishes. My spell check is going crazy. To this time a very good time was had by all. As we finished our meal, we lingered over the coffees a bit longer that the proprietor liked. There were empty tables around us, so we did not feel like we were impeding the restaurant operation...the proprietor had a different thought and came over a basically angrily tossed us out. There are so many ways to handle this. A good friend of mine who owned a famous bar and grill in lower Manhattan told me that when this happens, he warmly embraces the party, mentions that a group is patiently waiting, can I buy you a sambucca at the bar. I do understand needing to turn the table, and making sure that the staff's day ends at a reasonable hour. We were put off by the vitriol of the owner.
gbosquez
This local gem is tucked away next to the Douglaston LIRR train station. It serves Northern Italian cuisine in an "old school" atmosphere that makes you forget you're in NY. They are only open for dinner and they get busy! We made reservations for 5:45 and were seated quickly by the Donna, who couldn't be more friendly & accommodating. Our waitress Lisa recited a long list of specials, all of which sounded amazing. The emphasis here is on "homemade" and they take obvious pride in their food preparation. Their ravioli (see photo) was so delicate, and stuffed with lamb and artichoke. I ate slowly to savor every bite! Their eggplant parm is not breaded and loaded with cheese as so many restaurants do it. The thinly sliced eggplant is cooked and layered and then topped with a delicate tomato sauce and a light sprinkling of parmigiano reggiano. It is so light compared to eggplant parm you get at so many Italian restaurants. A friend at our table ordered the gnocchi, which she raved about being fresh and flavorful. Their homemade Napoleon was layers of very delicate pastry and a cream that delighted the tongue while not being overly sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed all their dishes and have made plans to return again soon. Definitely worth the visit!
arna
We had the most delicious dinner. The service was excellent and the food was enjoyed by us all. A great neighborhood gem.
Marie
Il Toscano is my absolutely favorite restaurant. The food is superb. The service is excellent
Hayfa Dhaoui
The best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life 🩷🩷❤️❤️
gary
Always a great time at this classic !! Old school warmth, food and service !! How Italian restaurants used to be!!
Il Toscano has been one of my favorite restaurants for over 35 years, and they remain unmatched. The food is always exceptional-fresh, consistent, and full of flavor. The service is warm, professional, and makes you feel like family every time you walk in. It's rare to find a place that maintains this level of quality for decades!!, Il Toscano does it effortlessly. Definitely one of the best dining experiences. It's truly timeless gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BARRY
Menu choices are small, wait staff seem to have an attitude, no one smiles, no one checked on us during the meal, never filled water glasses, they just seemed angry all the time. Restaurant was way overcrowded and uncomfortable
Eve
Il Toscano has been one of my favorite restaurants for over 35 years, and they remain unmatched. The food is always exceptional-fresh, consistent, and full of flavor. The service is warm, professional, and makes you feel like family every time you walk in. It's rare to find a place that maintains this level of quality for decades!!, Il Toscano does it effortlessly. Definitely one of the best dining experiences. It's truly timeless gem.
William
I've never been disappointed there. You'll be proud of my head was that I ordered the cavatelli special and while it was good, it was not quite what I expected it to be. A little saucy for me,, but that was my fault. I don't like a lot of sauce and I forgot to tell them to cut it back. Had a done sale, it would've been outstanding.
Elaine Edelstein
There a friend's bday. Great food, drinks, appetizers to main meal & dessert. Professional staff, great food!
Recommended dishes: Toscano Salad, Fish with Vegetables, Lamb Chops
Never a disappointment! Especially, when Lisa is serving us! The garlic lobster, chefs kiss! But what what was most amazing, was that my husband was torn between two dishes and they gave him a half serving of each. My friend wanted something that was not even on the menu and they made the dish for him! The food of course was spectacular!!
We had a 600 reservation on a Friday....first timers. When we were seated in the dining room, it was fairly quiet. Quickly the restaurant filled & became very noisy & congested with staff bumping into my chair frequently. The menu small but had many specials....all very complicated dishes. Our server was rather abrupt & seemed to be urging us to order before we were ready.. Conversation at the table was not the easiest. IMHO the tables are too close for comfort, but the places seems to be a favorite & has been for 40+ years. I would only return if I was in that area, which doesn't happen often.
The food was as always, impeccable. I love the ambience and the staff is always friendly and professional.
The restaurant is a gem. Perfect blend of hospitality, food quality at a a very reasonable price. We will keep going for a long time. Don't change anything!
We met friends from New Jersey for a New Years Eve meal at Il Toscano in Douglaston. The proprietor greeted many guests by name, very impressive that he knows the clientele and makes them feel at home. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly to our reservation time (we were there 15 minutes early) There was a nice holiday menu. The food and service was really good, though one in our party was not happy with the portion of bronzino. I had chicken scarpariello, which was excellent, generous portion, beautifully prepared. Linguini and white clam sauce and veal scallopini rounded out the entrees. 3 of 4 were superb. Each couple shared generous salads which were very good. We finished with cappucinos. Please pardon my spelling of the Italian dishes. My spell check is going crazy. To this time a very good time was had by all. As we finished our meal, we lingered over the coffees a bit longer that the proprietor liked. There were empty tables around us, so we did not feel like we were impeding the restaurant operation...the proprietor had a different thought and came over a basically angrily tossed us out. There are so many ways to handle this. A good friend of mine who owned a famous bar and grill in lower Manhattan told me that when this happens, he warmly embraces the party, mentions that a group is patiently waiting, can I buy you a sambucca at the bar. I do understand needing to turn the table, and making sure that the staff's day ends at a reasonable hour. We were put off by the vitriol of the owner.
This local gem is tucked away next to the Douglaston LIRR train station. It serves Northern Italian cuisine in an "old school" atmosphere that makes you forget you're in NY. They are only open for dinner and they get busy! We made reservations for 5:45 and were seated quickly by the Donna, who couldn't be more friendly & accommodating. Our waitress Lisa recited a long list of specials, all of which sounded amazing. The emphasis here is on "homemade" and they take obvious pride in their food preparation. Their ravioli (see photo) was so delicate, and stuffed with lamb and artichoke. I ate slowly to savor every bite! Their eggplant parm is not breaded and loaded with cheese as so many restaurants do it. The thinly sliced eggplant is cooked and layered and then topped with a delicate tomato sauce and a light sprinkling of parmigiano reggiano. It is so light compared to eggplant parm you get at so many Italian restaurants. A friend at our table ordered the gnocchi, which she raved about being fresh and flavorful. Their homemade Napoleon was layers of very delicate pastry and a cream that delighted the tongue while not being overly sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed all their dishes and have made plans to return again soon. Definitely worth the visit!
We had the most delicious dinner. The service was excellent and the food was enjoyed by us all. A great neighborhood gem.
Il Toscano is my absolutely favorite restaurant. The food is superb. The service is excellent
The best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life 🩷🩷❤️❤️
Always a great time at this classic !! Old school warmth, food and service !! How Italian restaurants used to be!!
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Il Toscano has been one of my favorite restaurants for over 35 years, and they remain unmatched. The food is always exceptional-fresh, consistent, and full of flavor. The service is warm, professional, and makes you feel like family every time you walk in.
It's rare to find a place that maintains this level of quality for decades!!, Il Toscano does it effortlessly. Definitely one of the best dining experiences. It's truly timeless gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menu choices are small, wait staff seem to have an attitude, no one smiles, no one checked on us during the meal, never filled water glasses, they just seemed angry all the time. Restaurant was way overcrowded and uncomfortable
Il Toscano has been one of my favorite restaurants for over 35 years, and they remain unmatched. The food is always exceptional-fresh, consistent, and full of flavor. The service is warm, professional, and makes you feel like family every time you walk in. It's rare to find a place that maintains this level of quality for decades!!, Il Toscano does it effortlessly. Definitely one of the best dining experiences. It's truly timeless gem.
I've never been disappointed there. You'll be proud of my head was that I ordered the cavatelli special and while it was good, it was not quite what I expected it to be. A little saucy for me,, but that was my fault. I don't like a lot of sauce and I forgot to tell them to cut it back. Had a done sale, it would've been outstanding.
There a friend's bday. Great food, drinks, appetizers to main meal & dessert. Professional staff, great food!
Recommended dishes: Toscano Salad, Fish with Vegetables, Lamb Chops
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