The perfect Italian restaurant. The food and staff are outstanding. Can't say enough good things about Il Toscano, Douglaston.
Nadine
Always delish and can't wait for our next Resy. Eat upstairs for the first time and it was cosy and unexpected.
Frances
My favorite Italian restaurant. Food is wonderful. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating.
Michelle
Excellent dinner as always. Celebrated my birthday. Fabulous food, excellent service. My favorite restaurant.
Alan
Food usually great Last night below average Salads soggy Over drowned dressing Mistaken orders delivered Muscles not fresh
Kirsten
Always a wonderful meal. Perfect for a special occasion or just a cocktail and appetizers. Highly recommend the fresh mozzarella and the foie gras when it's offered!
Kim
We have been going to this wonderful restaurant for many years. I can honestly say never ever had a disappointing meal. Every single item brought to the table was fantastic. Chef's kiss, this was the perfect meal yet !!
susan
Wonderful food and service. We went with friends and enjoyed ourselves immensely. No rush, perfect timing. Zucchini flowers, eggplant parm and lobster over pasta was delicious. The napoleon for dessert is yummy. Definitely going back.
Paula
Alex and his team are fantastic! The food service and ambiance is outstanding. They always treat us as if we are their best customers and make us feel special in So many big and small ways. Our absolute favorite restaurant!
Fannie
Wanted to love this place as I read good things and that it's a hidden gem. Hostess was nice as we had to wait for our table (we had reservations) but she updated us several times. Bread basket, meh. Appetizers, the good...the grilled octopus was tender, tasty and a good portion. Our fav of the night. The bad, the Calamari Fritti. Soooo disappointing, one of the worst we've had and we've had our share. It was thin thin rings, the batter was awful. Did not seem like we were served fresh fried calamari, my friends thought it was frozen. We got the mushroom Wellington which was tasty but disappointing in that we thought it would a stuffed puff pastry but it was just a piece of puff pastry sitting on top of a bed of mushrooms. The Linguine Vongole was okay, have had much better, lacking some garlic and flavor. The lasagna was way too salty. And the risotto with the jumbo shrimp was undercooked, it was crunchy. The shrimp were good but the risotto ruined it. As for service it started off fine, but after taking our orders we never saw our waiter again (only walking past us). Did not check on us once, did not ask how the food was. Tried to get his attention several times just to ask for water refill. He seemed friendly with the other guests/tables and we were very friendly with him but maybe because we aren't regulars, he did not provide us the same service. We only saw him again to offer dessert and even then he didn't ask how everything was. I'm sure he was busy but sadly service was poor. We didn't bother ordering desserts since we had a few misses for dinner.
Il Toscano is my favorite go to place! The food is always spot on and the service is especially gracious. We usually make an effort to try the daily specials as well as our favorite standards from the printed menu. Everyone loves it here, and I always suggest it to my family and friends.
Carol
Old school and don't change a thing! The specials we ordered were especially good ad was the napoleon!
Sean
A reliable favorite! Consistently excellent across all levels ~ food, service, experience.
Opentable Diner
Il Toscano has become my favorite restaurant! Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the staff is incredibly nice and makes you feel like family!
Bob
The food is always superbly prepared and delicious. Specials are delightfully unusual and flavorful. Service is always friendly and the owner goes the extra mile to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.
The perfect Italian restaurant. The food and staff are outstanding. Can't say enough good things about Il Toscano, Douglaston.
Always delish and can't wait for our next Resy. Eat upstairs for the first time and it was cosy and unexpected.
My favorite Italian restaurant. Food is wonderful. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating.
Excellent dinner as always. Celebrated my birthday. Fabulous food, excellent service. My favorite restaurant.
Food usually great Last night below average Salads soggy Over drowned dressing Mistaken orders delivered Muscles not fresh
Always a wonderful meal. Perfect for a special occasion or just a cocktail and appetizers. Highly recommend the fresh mozzarella and the foie gras when it's offered!
We have been going to this wonderful restaurant for many years. I can honestly say never ever had a disappointing meal. Every single item brought to the table was fantastic. Chef's kiss, this was the perfect meal yet !!
Wonderful food and service. We went with friends and enjoyed ourselves immensely. No rush, perfect timing. Zucchini flowers, eggplant parm and lobster over pasta was delicious. The napoleon for dessert is yummy. Definitely going back.
Alex and his team are fantastic! The food service and ambiance is outstanding. They always treat us as if we are their best customers and make us feel special in So many big and small ways. Our absolute favorite restaurant!
Wanted to love this place as I read good things and that it's a hidden gem. Hostess was nice as we had to wait for our table (we had reservations) but she updated us several times. Bread basket, meh. Appetizers, the good...the grilled octopus was tender, tasty and a good portion. Our fav of the night. The bad, the Calamari Fritti. Soooo disappointing, one of the worst we've had and we've had our share. It was thin thin rings, the batter was awful. Did not seem like we were served fresh fried calamari, my friends thought it was frozen. We got the mushroom Wellington which was tasty but disappointing in that we thought it would a stuffed puff pastry but it was just a piece of puff pastry sitting on top of a bed of mushrooms. The Linguine Vongole was okay, have had much better, lacking some garlic and flavor. The lasagna was way too salty. And the risotto with the jumbo shrimp was undercooked, it was crunchy. The shrimp were good but the risotto ruined it. As for service it started off fine, but after taking our orders we never saw our waiter again (only walking past us). Did not check on us once, did not ask how the food was. Tried to get his attention several times just to ask for water refill. He seemed friendly with the other guests/tables and we were very friendly with him but maybe because we aren't regulars, he did not provide us the same service. We only saw him again to offer dessert and even then he didn't ask how everything was. I'm sure he was busy but sadly service was poor. We didn't bother ordering desserts since we had a few misses for dinner.
Restaurantji Recommends
Il Toscano is my favorite go to place! The food is always spot on and the service is especially gracious. We usually make an effort to try the daily specials as well as our favorite standards from the printed menu. Everyone loves it here, and I always suggest it to my family and friends.
Old school and don't change a thing! The specials we ordered were especially good ad was the napoleon!
A reliable favorite! Consistently excellent across all levels ~ food, service, experience.
Il Toscano has become my favorite restaurant! Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the staff is incredibly nice and makes you feel like family!
The food is always superbly prepared and delicious. Specials are delightfully unusual and flavorful. Service is always friendly and the owner goes the extra mile to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.
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