Tuscany on Taylor is the original Tuscany restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. A comfortable trattoria, Tuscany serves Northern Italian favorites including: homemade pastas, pizzas from our woodburning ovens, chicken Milanese, grilled veal and other authentic dishes. Private party space available.
"Tuscany has my absolute favorite Italian food. I love the bulb of garlic with olive oil and Parmesan to start. The salad that has greens, black olives, hearts of palm, sun dried tomato and Parmesan cheese is great. I order pasta arriabata that is not on the menu but I always ask for (it was on there years ago). It has the best sauce of any I have ever tasted.
Service was not great. Had to ask for water refills, more bread, etc. But the waitor had a nice sense of humor and was pleasant. Sitting outside in the summer is also a pleasure. Love the place!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
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"Very attentive and friendly service. Wonderful roasted chicken and good pear ravioli. Pizza with arugula needed more flavor. Overall, a very good experience."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We had a fabulous dining experience from start to finish!! The waiter was so professional and old world Italian and the food was unbelievably delicious!!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The only thing we didn't like about the evening was that we didn't have time for dessert because we had to be at another event in the area. We asked the server if we could come back later, around 10 pm, for dessert. He said "we will be open and would love to serve you dessert then." When we returned, the only place they allowed us to sit was at the bar. There were four of us, so it's a little difficult having a decent conversation at a bar. We ordered a wonderful-sounding dessert that the bartender raved about. They brought us our drinks, then we found out that they were out of dessert. (It's the reason we came!) So, we finished and paid for our drinks and left very disappointed. Still had to pay for the coffee and drinks."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"When we arrived our OpenTable reservation was honored immediately as our group of 5 was ushered to our seating. Our corner window table facing Taylor Street lent an especially intimate feel to being in this one-large-room restaurant. An octopus appetizer from the daily specials menu was wonderfully tender and fresh. Chicken Montecarlo is clearly a house specialty: nicely presented, richly flavored on a bed of perfectly cooked spinach."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Went there on a Sat with my Girlfriend from High School for my B-day. Everything was great. Got suprised w a happy b-day song from the waiters... Absolutely loved my B-day Dinner... Will go again... Definately reservation will be needed..."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Excellent food, good service, and nice atmosphere. I'm very particular about Italian food, considering the vast amount of choices available in Chicago. This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2001
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"It was great to finally get back to Tuscany. We ate here the night we got engaged 20 years ago. It was the first time we had Italian peanut butter and Tarimsu. Love the friendly waiters."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
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"Went here for a birthday dinner with family, and have been here a number of times previously. Both kids and adults enjoyed their food. Wine was delicious - had the Baby Amarone. Had the penne with scallops - had a kick to it which I didn't expect when I ordered it, but I liked it. Other guests had the eggplant parmigiana, Margherita pizza and the Capellini - standard dishes, but still good and reliable!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"We had a great time. Jackson was our server, and he was very cordial, attentive and knowledgeable. We only had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated, and we never had to wait for anything. Jackson helped us with our drink choices and our menu selections. The food and drinks were outstanding! Perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Even though it was crowded and busy, we were still able to have a good conversation throughout dinner.
I will be back and will recommend to others."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"haven't been there in a long time...but really enjoyrd it. Great waitor. Didn't overeat but what we ordered was perfect. And, much less conjested than the Tuscany in Wheeling."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Food was great, service was good as well.. Only complaint was that we had a reservation at 8:00 and weren't seated until 8:40... A little bit of a bummer since we were really hungry... Otherwise, the menu changes and is always super fresh and delicious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"What a wonderful Italian restaurant! Make reservations as it is very busy. The service is amazing.From the time we were first seated,our waiter was attentive and helpful.The evening begins with your waiter mashing a clive of fresh garlic and mixing it with oil,to create a very tasty spread for the delicious breads in your basket.Our waiter was extremely courteoys and very willing to discuss any of the dishes we had questions about and to engage in conversation with us about the various flavors in the dishes we were actually experiencing. Again,we are anxious to return to try some of the other sishes on the menu.Although it was not necessarily an Italian dish,the beet salad with pine nuts,goat cheese and citrus was delicious."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"As always, Tuscany was fantastic! Super knowledgeable waiters and bartenders will make sure you have a meal to remember. I have never had a bad meal here."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"My wife and I love going to Tucscany's! We live in Bloomington, IL, 2 hours S of Chicago. On occasion, we've driven there for dinner only! Great food and atmosphere."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"Great place, awesome service and the best italian food on Taylor St. Definitely recommend the Pollo Montecarlo. Healthy, tasty and just about perfect!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great food; a little noisy. It seemed like the waiter was trying to rush us. We slowed him down. Waiter started out a little unfriendly but it got better. Perhaps four women with no alcohol on their bill was not appealing."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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"Very good service and food as usual! Have recommend to friends. Waiters are very attentive,very good service. Food is always delicious! Atmosphere is fun and energetic . Would definitely reccomend this restaurant ."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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