Il Toscano has been on my family's go to list for more than 4 decades. Thank you, Alex, for the consistently wonderful welcome and service. We enjoyed the Arctic Char, Linguine con Vongole (my favorite), and the Tiramisu. Special thanks to Arturo this evening.
Michael
Everything was excellent. Food great. Service great. Atmosphere awesome, prices very reasonable.
Deborah
First time here since end of Covid when tables were spaced and occupancy at 50%. Thought we would dine here again as it's 10 mins from home. I am a fish and veal eater only, no pasta for me and nothing with garlic. I ordered the branzino. Received 2 very small pieces, equal amounts skin and fish. Side veggies were diced and looked canned. My hubby's pasta bolognese he said was good but nothing really stood out. We sat upstairs which was fine. But restaurant needs a major renovation especially for these prices. Paneled walls, orange tiles and an unfinished plank of wood served as the table next to us. When we left it was packed downstairs with diners jammed in sardines. Very steep stairs and no elevator. I feel very sorry for the servers having to go up and down carrying all those plates. I compare this to Stella's in Floral Park and Giulio Cesare in Woodbury, food good but so very dated. I prefer dining at a pretty well spaced restaurant for the same money -- namely West End Cafe, Cafe Testarossa and Sotto Luna.
Suzanne
Our waitress was lovely . Very professional. Very nice to the youngest member of our party
donna
We have been to IL Toscano many times, but this was the first visit for the rest of the family. Everyone was impressed with the menu and the specials, from the appetizers to the main course. The service is always exceptional. A first-rate experience all around.
Michael
It was busy at 5:30pm Service was slower than normal. Food was good as usual. Only 2 waiters in the front dining room seemed to be insufficient. We normally try to beat the rush so next time we might even go earlier. Will continue to visit this restaurant.
Anna
Everything was delicious from the appetizers to dessert ! All perfect. Service was great as well.
Anthony Pastecchi
There are not many traditional authentic Italian restaurants left that pride themselves on both service and quality! Delicious and glad to see so many passionate staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. Shaw OConnor
Amazing! First, there was free valet parking which is a necessity in this area. Second, we dined in a room that was quiet enough to carry on a conversation even though the room was crowded. No background music to add to noise was a plus. We have not been to a restaurant this quite in any of the cities we have travelled in YEARS!! The appetizers and dinners were wonderful and compared favorably to a well known restaurant in NYC that we had dined in the previous week. The wait staff was attentive although the kitchen was a little slow. The only minus was that I had arranged for a birthday surprise (not sure what that was but you could request it when you made reservations) and was even reminded by the owner and staff when we arrived that it would forthcoming. It never appeared.
Parking: Valet parking at night is in the LIRR parking lot across from the restaurant. The restaurant will valid your parking receipt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
ruth
I ordered gnocchi with lamb.the lamb was a sliced sausage..the gnocchi, not special. Very disappointed as I was in need of some comfort food. Service was attentive..appetizers fois gras and oysters were excellent. Husband's shrimp dish was excellent..just avoid that gnocchi and lamb.
First time there ....food was delicious. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese
Maryann Antonella Bertram
Outstanding gourmet and homemade fresh food. Superb service. Such a gorgeous rustic tuscan decor and very cozy, too. A must try, you won't be disappointed. We'll be back again for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcia
As usual our dinner was delicious. We always look forward to a special dining experience. From Ceasar salad to the lobster in garlic sauce all topped off with a scrumptious napoleon. All Good!
andrea
We had a 7:30 reservation but didn't get seated until 8:15. We had to repeatedly go up to the hostess stand. We believe other people arrived after us but were seated before us. It wouldn't have been so bad if the staff had been apologetic. It would have been appreciated if they had sent us some food or a drink over to us while we were waiting, but they didn't. Once we were seated the food was just ok. Their bread and Napoleon desert are outstanding... but their apps and main courses are usually just mediocre. Definitely not worth waiting for 45 mins for.
Il Toscano never fails. I have been dining there a few times a year for the past 20+ years. It is a gem of our Douglaston community. The home made ravioli special was oh so delicious as well as the home made ice cream. The servers are knowledgeable, discreet, and have been there for a long time. I highly recommend Il Toscano to everyone.
Il Toscano has been on my family's go to list for more than 4 decades. Thank you, Alex, for the consistently wonderful welcome and service. We enjoyed the Arctic Char, Linguine con Vongole (my favorite), and the Tiramisu. Special thanks to Arturo this evening.
Everything was excellent. Food great. Service great. Atmosphere awesome, prices very reasonable.
First time here since end of Covid when tables were spaced and occupancy at 50%. Thought we would dine here again as it's 10 mins from home. I am a fish and veal eater only, no pasta for me and nothing with garlic. I ordered the branzino. Received 2 very small pieces, equal amounts skin and fish. Side veggies were diced and looked canned. My hubby's pasta bolognese he said was good but nothing really stood out. We sat upstairs which was fine. But restaurant needs a major renovation especially for these prices. Paneled walls, orange tiles and an unfinished plank of wood served as the table next to us. When we left it was packed downstairs with diners jammed in sardines. Very steep stairs and no elevator. I feel very sorry for the servers having to go up and down carrying all those plates. I compare this to Stella's in Floral Park and Giulio Cesare in Woodbury, food good but so very dated. I prefer dining at a pretty well spaced restaurant for the same money -- namely West End Cafe, Cafe Testarossa and Sotto Luna.
Our waitress was lovely . Very professional. Very nice to the youngest member of our party
We have been to IL Toscano many times, but this was the first visit for the rest of the family. Everyone was impressed with the menu and the specials, from the appetizers to the main course. The service is always exceptional. A first-rate experience all around.
It was busy at 5:30pm Service was slower than normal. Food was good as usual. Only 2 waiters in the front dining room seemed to be insufficient. We normally try to beat the rush so next time we might even go earlier. Will continue to visit this restaurant.
Everything was delicious from the appetizers to dessert ! All perfect. Service was great as well.
There are not many traditional authentic Italian restaurants left that pride themselves on both service and quality! Delicious and glad to see so many passionate staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! First, there was free valet parking which is a necessity in this area. Second, we dined in a room that was quiet enough to carry on a conversation even though the room was crowded. No background music to add to noise was a plus. We have not been to a restaurant this quite in any of the cities we have travelled in YEARS!! The appetizers and dinners were wonderful and compared favorably to a well known restaurant in NYC that we had dined in the previous week. The wait staff was attentive although the kitchen was a little slow. The only minus was that I had arranged for a birthday surprise (not sure what that was but you could request it when you made reservations) and was even reminded by the owner and staff when we arrived that it would forthcoming. It never appeared.
Parking: Valet parking at night is in the LIRR parking lot across from the restaurant. The restaurant will valid your parking receipt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I ordered gnocchi with lamb.the lamb was a sliced sausage..the gnocchi, not special. Very disappointed as I was in need of some comfort food. Service was attentive..appetizers fois gras and oysters were excellent. Husband's shrimp dish was excellent..just avoid that gnocchi and lamb.
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First time there ....food was delicious. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese
Outstanding gourmet and homemade fresh food. Superb service. Such a gorgeous rustic tuscan decor and very cozy, too. A must try, you won't be disappointed. We'll be back again for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As usual our dinner was delicious. We always look forward to a special dining experience. From Ceasar salad to the lobster in garlic sauce all topped off with a scrumptious napoleon. All Good!
We had a 7:30 reservation but didn't get seated until 8:15. We had to repeatedly go up to the hostess stand. We believe other people arrived after us but were seated before us. It wouldn't have been so bad if the staff had been apologetic. It would have been appreciated if they had sent us some food or a drink over to us while we were waiting, but they didn't. Once we were seated the food was just ok. Their bread and Napoleon desert are outstanding... but their apps and main courses are usually just mediocre. Definitely not worth waiting for 45 mins for.
Il Toscano never fails. I have been dining there a few times a year for the past 20+ years. It is a gem of our Douglaston community. The home made ravioli special was oh so delicious as well as the home made ice cream. The servers are knowledgeable, discreet, and have been there for a long time. I highly recommend Il Toscano to everyone.
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