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Upscale destination serving Northern Italian cuisine & fine wines in an elegant, old-world setting.
What to order: Lobster Toscano / lobster linguini · Semolina Crusted Jumbo Shrimp · beef lasagna (special) · linguine vongole (clams)From Google Maps reviews.
THIS IS NOT A BOUGIE RESTAURANT . They serve bakery bought bread. You will not get warm rolls here! Their food also does not taste premium in quality. On the evening of 1/9/26, I ordered the fried calamari appetizer, the Lobster Toscano and a New Old Fashioned. The fried calamari was semi-crisp, and it tasted like it was fried frozen. Squeezing fresh lemon over it and dipping it in the garlic aioli did nothing to enhance the taste. Perhaps a marinara sauce would have paired better. The c
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 prep
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.
From the Oct 11, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Cooked food wasn't cooled down fast enough to be safe.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.