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€17 - €33
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Italian, French, American, Soups, Central-Italian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Don't let the strip mall location make you the least apprehensive. The inside decor was comfortably up-scale and the food was fresh, delicious and authentic. The salad was fresh and the lasagna was especially flavorful andf a decently sized portion. Everyone in our group of...four was pleased with their entrees. I was impressed by the attentiveness of the servers, directed occasionally by the manager (owner?) monitoring all tables in the dining room. The place was fairly full for a weekday (Thursday) night so I imagine reservations may be necessary on the weekend.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Where do I start? Our dragonboat team from Indianapolis made reservations for over 41 people from our team at this gem of a true family owned Italian restaurant. The food was the real deal: from the breads, entrees, and wonderful desserts. The service was THE...best I have experienced in years. We had two tables of 12-13 each, in addition to the smaller groups. We were in and out of there with all individual checks in 1 1/2-2 hours. Burki was our table server and we couldn't have asked for a better person. We could tell she loved what she was doing. Why would anyone in the area go anywhere else for dinner? We will come back and OUR TEAM What's App Has been blowing up over how great tonight was.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023

This is disheartening to write because I feel strongly on supporting local, small businesses. However, I can’t look the other way when instances of discrimination and heartlessness go unreported. My 80 year old mother and her friend went to dinner at Toscana. Mom, who is...widowed and has limited mobility due to two recent knee surgeries which did not result in positive results, was interested in grabbing dinner out on a quiet night. They went to Toscana and enjoyed their meal, had a pleasant experience with the waitress and tipped above the suggested amount to reflect their satisfaction. This, however, is where the experience sours. Because of mom’s handicap, it is difficult for her to stand from a seated position without some assistance. Of course her friend is there to assist, but in most cases, she often uses the dining table to leverage her weight and utilizes it to help her stand. Unfortunately, when attempting to stand, the table moved and her shoes also began to slide- a dangerous situation for any elderly person with limited ability. So, she sat back down and tried to flag someone from the restaurant to assist by simply holding the table while she stood. They found a different waitress (their original waitress was not available) and asked if she could help by just holding the table still so that it would not slide. The waitress heard her and said she would return. About 10 min later, she returned and said to my mother “There’s nobody here who can help you.” Now, to be crystal clear, there were only about 4 remaining tables left of diners- it was towards the end of the evening so it was not very busy. But the damage had been done where the waitress’ complete lack of empathy caused my mother to cry and worry about how she would get up to go home. She strongly considered calling 911 to help her get up so that she could leave. Finally, her friend was able to assist and slowly and carefully mom was able to stand and leave the restaurant. She continued to cry on her way home- depressed that as a widow with a handicap, this would be how every situation would be for the rest of her life. When I called the restaurant and spoke with the manager, I was calm, clear and not aggressive. It was simply to inform him of what happened the night before and to let him know that it’s important to not just take care of customers but also elderly customers who might need a little more help. Instead, he proceeded to say “I find this very hard to believe- we have lots of people in the restaurant who help. I will check the security camera to see if you’re telling the truth.” I’m sure he rewound the tapes and find the old woman trying to stand with no one, absolutely NO ONE helping her out except the friend who went with her. So you see, how could I, in good conscience, write a good review for a place who so clearly doesn’t care about their customers. This is not an issue of whether we will return or not. We won’t. As long time residents of AH (almost 50 years) we’ve never experienced this lack of empathy from any business in town. I have yet to review whether this restaurant is within Illinois ADA compliance. With the floor being as slick as it was, I’m wondering if this has been an issue with other handicap guests. However, I will leave it to the ADA officials to decide if there was any formal violation here. Short story- be kind, be helpful, be empathic towards others. If we’re supposed to support local businesses who need our business to be successful, we should expect them to have basic human kindness in return. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for- especially when there are hundreds of other restaurants who prioritize people.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 29 December 2022 via mobile

We had a lovely first time dinner. The service was attentative and friendly. Our dinners were delicious with generous potions. We were seated in the main dining room where we enjoyed the cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Before we left, we saw that the back (party?)...room was very brightly lit with blank walls and unfortunately void of the same thoughtful atmosphere as the main dining room. We will be returning but recommend more attention be given to the room set aside for groups.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 May 2022 via mobile

Fantastic food at a reasonable price!!! We go about every other week sometimes more often. Great selection of wine at a really good price. Many wines by the glass enough for anyones taste. Having sampled most of the menu there is nothing I really don’t...like. The specials are good, cowboy steak, filet mignon, New York steak, lamb shank, stuffed pork chop, always a couple of filets of fish. And u can have them cook the food as u like. Just ask. Bread and focaccia with olive oil and butter. Deserts are good and plenty of after dinner drinks and a full bar for cocktails. The ambiance is cozy and the walls are covered with murals. Service is superb, warm and attentive, and fast. When the weather is good seating outside with cloth covered tables. Try it you wowing be disappointed!More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2021

This was a reunion lunch with a couple we had not seen for many years. We were coming to them and since they live in the area, they picked the restaurant. It was called Toscana. It’s a small unassuming Italian restaurant in a strip mall....When we arrived for the One o’clock lunch date, the restaurant was almost empty. There was outside seating and of the 4 tables 2 were occupied. The inside of the restaurant was dark and I don’t know it it was poorly lit or it was for atmoshere. The furnishings were old and it was of a medium size. The four of us were seated promptly, given menus and questioned whether or not we had any questions. It was all fairly casual. As I mentioned before, the couple we met had eaten there before and they both ordered veal dishes which they said was very good. My wife ordered sausage, with grilled onion, mushrooms and peppers over spaghetti with a tomato sauce. She said her meal was average. I ordered risotto. I love risotto and I’m surprised more italian restaurants don’t serve it. What I was served was an abomination. It included risotto, small lobster, shrimp, scallops and crab meat. With all those wonderful ingredients, one might think he hit the lottery. One would be wrong. The risotto was actually cold and clammy, the shrimp looked like it had been scrapped off of somebody else’s plate, the little lobster was so tough I couldn’t cut it, the scallops we’re inedible and what was passing for crab meat was laughable. Had we not been the guest of our friends and this was “their” restaurant, I would have sent this back immediately. I did manage to choke down 4 or 5 bites and not ruin the reunion. This little dish was $37 in a restaurant where every thing else was 18 bucks. Order the veal.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 21 September 2020

An above average local Italian restaurant that has been consistently good. Located in a small strip center it is usually frequented by the local older generation, but don't be fooled, it has above average food. Ate outdoors 3 weeks ago; had the cod, outstanding. Our...friend has the pasta al fredo which he said was very good. Desserts are just ok, so you could skip that. All pasta dishes are made in house so I would imagine you can't go wrong ordering any of them. Plenty of specials of the day. Better than the chain restaurants in the area.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 18 February 2020 via mobile

My friends and I always get together for lunch here...it’s the half way point between our houses, but we really come for the food too! Nice choices on the menu, good sized portions and always yummy!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 5 November 2019

We have eaten there several times in the last 5 years and we keep coming back. The food is always good, pleasant and attentive wait staff, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.... This place could thrive in any town in the USA.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 23 October 2019

Service was great for our large party. Used their party room while the main dining area was full of patrons.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 27 June 2019

I went later in the evening, so this is not a dinner rush review, there were probably only 20 other customers in the dining room when I got there, and only 4 left when I finished. The wait staff helped each other out with the...table even at this level of business, which bodes well for when it is really busy. Bread was light, crusty, and had a light coating of sauce on the top. I made certain to eat it all before it could affect the crispiness of the crust. Chianti was really a pleasant surprise, the best I have had in years. The chicken parmesean was extremely moist and tender, and the breading was not overdone. The spaghetti that accompanied it was perfectly al-dente'. The wait staff was pleasant and efficient (as you would hope given the number of diners.... Went home pleasantly stuffed. Best italian I have had since Luigi's in Newport News, VA (I did a TV commercial for them 20 years ago) - no garlic knots but that did not matter in the least.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 18 April 2019 via mobile

Grilled calamari and all entrees delicious. Service was very friendly efficient and accommodating. Never have had a bad experience here and always delicious food!

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 12 March 2019

We held a 60-person private party at Toscana last weekend and could not have been more impressed. I worked with Tedy to book the room and finalize the menu/details. She was friendly, thorough, accommodating and made the planning very easy. The day of the party,...we arrived early to decorate and met our staff - Lindi, Angi and Ina. They offered us beverages and extra help with anything we needed. I could not have been more impressed with the staff. They went above and beyond to ensure our party was a success. They were a lot of fun to work with and worked very hard. For our party, we chose the family style option and the guests were very complimentary of the food. We especially enjoyed the vodka pasta and sausage with peppers. The ice cream/gelato served with our cake was delicious! They also offered a kids' menu and vegetarian options for our guests. I would definitely recommend booking a private party with Toscana. If we lived closer, we would dine here more often so we could try the food options off the menu. Thank you, Toscana, for your friendly, outstanding service and delicious food. We appreciate all your help in making our party a success.More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 25 January 2019

This small Italian restaurant,located in a strip mall, is a hidden gem! There was ample parking. Six friends and I met for lunch at 1:00 on a Friday.. I ordered one of their chicken dishes. It was very good! Not one complaint in the group!...The service was great! The food was very good. Though we arrived during lunchtime, all of our orders arrived promptly. I will be back again as it is a very convenient location with great food!More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 20 November 2018

This Italian restaurant is just great, from the fresh pasta dishes to delicious meat balls and sausage, you won't be disappointed. Service is friendly and attentive and they make you feel your at the right place. Large menu with fair prices, adds up to a...fine eating experience. So try this place and you'll come back and again and again. Enjoy.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Yes. Toscana has an extensive catering menu. Take at look at their web site. (TripAdvisor does not allow links or web addresses, but it's easy to find.) The catering options are prominently featured on the main page.
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Most of the patrons that evening were business casual.
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