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Trattoria Tosca
A warm, relaxed, neighborhood bistro with a unique and frequently changing menu that features a new take on Italian food.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(39)
- fit for foodies(24)
- notable wine list(12)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(10)
- good for groups(3)
Trattoria Tosca Reviews List
Review 1 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was a very slow night.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a very slow night. I think service always suffers when there are few customers and the wait staff doesn't have to be on their toes. We weren't ready to order the first time the server came and then we had to wait for her to come back. First to place a wine order and then to take our orders. The salads arrived pretty quickly and were all very good. And then the meals arrived, also very quickly and we weren't all finished with the salad course. So, the server just asked us to move our salad plates to accommodate the main course plates. That was something that might happen at Perkins. When the dessert menu looked uninteresting, we called it a night. I've tried this place four times and the service isn't getting any better."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
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Review 2 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a very enjoyable dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a very enjoyable dinner. Good food, good (hard to find) wine, good service....highly recommend!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice neighborhood spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friendly service but extremely slow, everyone around us, including us, was complaining about the wait for their food. Apparently the kitchen needs to step it up. Salads were very good. Homemade pasta was really nice, good texture. Sauces a bit under seasoned and we felt they could have had more veg in the orecchiette with sausage, something missing in the shrimp tagliatelle (good but could have been great) . Beautiful dining room but a bit loud. Hardest worker in the place was the teen bussing tables and filling water, I would hire him. I would go back but be prepared for a leisurely dining experience."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food here is fantastic! A real gem in Linden Hills."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 5 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Table for Six
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There were some flaws in the service - from confidence of server's experience - but generally, our service was good and our party had a very good experience. The food was wonderfully prepared and nicely presented. The Bruschetta was a great little surprise! I discovered a tender, nicely seared scallop on a crisp'd crostini. The duck was flavorful, with a crispy skin - which made everyone at the table moan with delight. The oriechette was served with a delicious italian sausage and bite-firm broccoli, in what I assume was a beurre blanc. I just finished the left-overs for lunch. We'll go back. The food was very good, with good portions and nicely presented. The wine selection had depth. Service was happy and helpful."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We selected this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We selected this restaurant because it was the only one in that area that accepted reservations. And it was great. Our waitress was energetic and well versed in the ingredients and preparation.
The food was excellent and there was no rush. We brought our own wine but I am not sure what the corkage fee was.
Terrfifc food, great service in a cute dining room."
The food was excellent and there was no rush. We brought our own wine but I am not sure what the corkage fee was.
Terrfifc food, great service in a cute dining room."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time here,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time here, and we left wondering why it took so long to eat here! First, the food was really good. We split the spinach/strawberry salad, which was light and refreshing. Our entrees were the bucatini and the orrichetti, both excellent but large portions. We could have split one entree. The bread was excellent and they cheerfully refilled it 3 times for us. The server was fine, but did not give any suggestions or feedback on the menu, although she did give a good wine suggestion when asked."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always enjoy Trattoria
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy Trattoria Tosca - the food is tasty, the service is always friendly (if a little casual), and the setting is fun.
We had a party of five at the booth by the kitchen stairs as the window location previously offered was a bit drafty. Seating was a little tight but we made it work and the staff helpfully took coats to give us some more space. Everyone enjoyed their food (finished all around, even those who routinely leave something on the plate) - all pasta dishes with salads to start. My strozzapretti with pork sugo was nothing short of delicious with the al dente pasta the perfect complement to super tender pork.
My only grievance with the evening was with the $8 arugula & fennel salad - very tasty but tiny portion."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
scallop appetizer presented
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"scallop appetizer presented on a plate on top of a piece of bruschetta and tasted great with many flavors and the scallops were perfectly done......no regrets as that filled me up.Staff very friendly and so are the cooks.....staff patient with you if you just want to linger."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 10 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was good overall. I would
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was good overall. I would eat there again, but some of the set-up of the space (it shares space with Turtle Bread) makes it a bit awkward for the ambiance (and then feels a bit overpriced)."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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Review 11 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Menu is limited, but choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Menu is limited, but choices are interesting. Pasta's home-made (in whose home I have no idea). Portions are quite small, so you will definitely need an appetizer. Very pleasant vibe."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Went for special occasion
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for special occasion mention anniversary in special requests. No acknowledgement by staff. Wait person kept coming to see if ready to order. Out of fish by 7:30 on Saturday. Didn't split salad. Bread plates too small. Orchetti (sp) too salty and uninteresting. Another wait person running in the dinning room. Price too high for level of food and service."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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Review 13 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise level was very annoying.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise level was very annoying. Place was full and there were some large tables of loud-speaking diners. We felt as though we had to also speak loudly to be heard by the people in our own booth. You also need to know that we are all 70 years old and our hearing is not quite as good as it once was. But it was very loud in that second, larger room."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was fantastic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic and the service was very good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We revisted TT after not dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We revisted TT after not dining here in awhile and love the food. TT will always stay in our list of dining spots that we will return to."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place. Great food, nice easy location, comfortable atmosphere. Bonus: no pretentious employees. Nice!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tosca Rocks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time eating at Tosca--I can't help but abbreviate the name, sorry!--and the service as well as the food were exceptional both times. I lived in Italy for three years several lifetimes ago, and it is a pleasure to encounter cooking that reflects that same care and the appreciation of good food reflected in the menu here that I learned to adopt as my palate of choice. We will be back."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went to Trattoria Tosca
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Trattoria Tosca simply because Broder's was far too crowded and didn't want to wait for an hour and a half to sit at a table. However, the food was just blah, nothing very interesting and a very limited menu that wasn't very exciting. The one saving grace was that the wine was extremely good and the sweet polenta pear dessert was impeccable. The service was great and the location is cute, but the food was nothing very special."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 19 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Missed the freshly made mozzarella
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Missed the freshly made mozzarella cheese."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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Review 20 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pricey but Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was really good. It's a little pricey and the seating is a little congested. Overall, it was a good experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 21 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second time dining here.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Second time dining here. Will be back!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 22 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All of our dinners were excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All of our dinners were excellent and well prepared. The service was a little uneven at the beginning of our meal."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Trattoria Tosca
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My meal was great but my 3 fellow diners had the shrimp and pasta and it was terrible."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Trattoria Tosca
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate