Il Toscano

“The food is always exceptional-fresh, consistent, and full of flavor.”

Valerie Mae★★

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 calamari had a tad too much batter. I prefer mine flash fried from fresh calamari. The Lobster Tosc

German Bosquez★★★★★

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 slowl

Eve Durante★★★★★

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.

J D★

I’m a long time patron of this restaurant. Sucks I have to write such a negative review but I gave them a few chances. The food is not worth the prices they charge, I still come here once in a while for the asthetic of an old school Italian spot close to home. Each time I visit, I notice a steep decline in their food quality, and customer service - all the staff at this establishment have miserable and nasty attitudes. We ordered a few items which were subpar at best. What stood out the most was their lousy beet salad that had slimy bits of old beets and cheese with a few scraps of lettuce m