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Il Toscano - Douglaston
For almost three decades, Il Toscano has been known for taking fresh, seasonal ingredients and preparing sumptuous Northern Italian style cuisine.
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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(39)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(46)
- fit for foodies(36)
- special occasion(31)
- notable wine list(15)
- good for groups(12)
- romantic(10)
Il Toscano - Douglaston Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Best Lobster Dish Ever
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you love lobster you MUST order their famous Lobster Toscano dish - - the lightly bread crumbed lobster in a yummy garlic sauce (just the right amount, it's not overwhelming) is reason enough to become a repeat customer - - it's served either in the shell or out of the shell."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not the best, but good enough
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not the best of the best, but good enough in various ways that I will definitively be back!!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Its been a good neighborhood restaurant for years and continues to be so."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 4 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Top Notch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, the service are always outsatnding"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not what it used to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fair food except for specials. :Lobster was inedible because of amount of grease. Napolean was great. Service fair."
Dined on 3/29/2013
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Review 6 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy! Very authentic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yummy! Very authentic and quaint."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always delicious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were 3 couples for a Sat. nite dinner. We had requested a downstairs table in our notes to the rest, but were given a table upstairs. We did not make a fuss. Our table was ready when we arrived. The lobster special is always delicious. The veal t bone was also very good. We had some of the homemade ice cream for desert. No one left hungry or unhappy!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food great wine list.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food great wine list. We would definitely go back"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
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Review 9 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best lobster you will
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best lobster you will ever have!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wait service should be improved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wait service should be improved on Sunday nights."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We eat hear often. The food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We eat hear often. The food is always very good. They always have this one lobster special, which is the only thing my husband will get here. He raves about it. I try everything on the menu as I am not a lobster fan. Everything is always fresh and very tasty. I never had a bad meal. The Napoleon is their signature desert. I am not a Napoleon fan, but this Napoleon is worth a try. The service is usually very good."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time at this restaurant, and it was Easter Sunday. We read the reviews and everybody raved about hos delicious the food is here. When I stopped to ask a stranger for directions, he knew it immediately and added "and the food is delicious". We agreed that the food is very good here. The service was also very good. On the downside, we felt that the dining room was a little cramped, and restaurant overall was small and had that tight squeeze feel to it. Wouldn't recommend for those who enjoy a lot of elbow room when dining."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT EXCELLENT in every way."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is always a treat to dine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is always a treat to dine in Il Toscano.
Because it's family run....you always feel like your at home.
The food and staff are first rate!"
Because it's family run....you always feel like your at home.
The food and staff are first rate!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing! Everything we ordered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing! Everything we ordered was wonderful."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Convenient spot for Long Islanders
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Convenient spot for Long Islanders to meet Westchester, New Jersey And NYC friends (close to Douglaston train station). Noteworthy for garlic lobster special dish."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been to Il Toscano
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Il Toscano many times before and once again, was not disappointed. Their lobster special, which they take out of the shell upon request, is Delicious! Garlicky and light. I share it each time because the pieces of lobster meat are large. My husband had the pork chops which were juicy and tasty. Appetizers and desserts were equally good."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was absolutely fabulous
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was absolutely fabulous you don't need a menu as they have specials in every category which seems popular with everybody who goes there I would definitely return"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had been to Il Toscano
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had been to Il Toscano the week before on a Wednesday, and it was an excellent dining experience all around. Service, food, atmosphere. This week on a Thursday, was rushed and very noisy. Hence my downgrading to "good". The sausage gnocchi and mushroom ravioli appetizers were exceptional. The skate fish entree was fair. The Branzino, very good. In the future, we'll stick to Tuesday and Wednesdays for a fine dining experience. When spending $200 for two people I don't want to leave feeling harried."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Lasagne, wonderful service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A wonderful restaurant right next to the LIRR (not that you'd know once you are inside). BEST lasagne I've had anywhere (and that includes Italy)! Fantastic wine list and superb service."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff was very welcoming
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The staff was very welcoming and accommodating when it came to dietary restrictions. We wanted for nothing and yet they were not hovering. The food was fabulous and the menue was varied as always. The setting is very comfortable and low key. It is alittle pricey but you definitely get what you pay for! We will definitely go back again. I have been there on Sundays and it seems to be more of a family place on that day and is a little more noisy with the commotion. The maitre d' is extremely gracious and pleasant!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Haven't been to Il Toscano
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Haven't been to Il Toscano in a while, so I was pleased to see their excellent standards haven't waned. It was a Wednesday night so the dining room was only moderately loud. The service was up to their usual high standards, and the food was outstanding. My generous martini arrived promptly. The arugula salad with brie was fresh and tasty; the special pork chop was done to perfection. With no room to spare, we still managed to share a very fine layered pastry. The staff did not rush us through our meal courses or to leave. Perfection. Will be back soon."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Done with this restaurant.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Done with this restaurant. For a while they started honoring reservation times, but this night was insane. They double and triple book"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 24 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decor is a bit dated, and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Decor is a bit dated, and service could be a bit more friendly and less uptight. Food is exceptional though, and keeps me coming back. Many of our friends refuse to frequent Il Toscano because it's just food and no fun."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sunday prix fixe is possibly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sunday prix fixe is possibly the best deal available."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't bother
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fair. But ambiance and decor was awful. Add to thAt, a very long wait for everyone so bar area was jammed. I don't mind waiting 10-15 minutes but we waited 45, which is unacceptable. They chalk it up to popularity, I credit overbooking. Decor is very dated and dingy. Not worth the wait."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
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Review 27 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our food was delicious as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our food was delicious as always but service was only so so. I had to constantly ask to have my water glass refilled and when I asked for herbal tea after dinner they brought me several types of teas which were not Lipton but were also NOT herbal."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining experience and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dining experience and very exceptional food"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Toscano - Douglaston
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
8 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic