While my husband wanted to go to yet another chain restaurant, I was able to convince him to try a local eatery! Wow!!! The burst of flavor in my mouth.... I enjoyed the basia with fruit, roasted potatoes and mixed veggies. My husband had the best veal parmigiano EVER! Our appetizers were salad w/fresh blue cheese dressing and zucchini blossoms stuffed with prosciutto and sharp provolone. The desserts were just what we needed to top off our meal
(5)
Burger M.
Really yummy authentic Italian. Cute little restaurant in the midst of lansdale. Our server Patrick was stellar and very thorough with the specials as well as super attentive. The piano player could use a lesson or two though.
(4)
Al R.
Toscano's is a great restaurant with excellent food, friendly service and a good value for the money. The printed menu is very good but the real treats are on the Specials list. BYOB without a corkage fee so don't hesitate to bring a bottle (or two) of your favorite beverage. Even on busy nights, we've walked in and never waited more than a few minutes for a table. Not the cheapest place in town but great food from an excellent kitchen isn't cheap and at Toscano's you definitely get what you pay for.
(5)
Scott K.
The food is good and they always have a lot of specials. They are BYOB, which can keep costs down. Also, they offer certificates on restaurant.com . There is hardly ever anyone there. Hopefully, they bring in enough customers to stay in business.
(4)
Suni A.
There are signs in the parking lot directly behind the restaurant to "park in the Gulf station" next door. The tables were set with spoons! Finally, ONE restaurant that knows how to set a proper table! Bathroom is in desperate need of updating. Gnocchi good, but not enough of it. Drowned in meat sauce/gravy. Mousse was made fresh but then put in the freezer. The effects of being frozen distracted from its good taste. Table extremely small. Piano player hit some clunkers. Having a piano player was a nice change from the "boxed" music of Frank Sinatra touted a "Italian music." Balsamic vinaigrette was good. Had a sweetness to it that seemed like maple syrup. Chef came out and chatted with two tables, nobody else. I find that ignorant. If you're going to come out, unless you know the people at those two tables (obviously he did not) don't ignore the other people. Unless you can spend a few minutes with everyone, don't come out. Wait staff was nice. I liked the "team" atmosphere. Our waiter was pre-occupied so another waiter filled our water glasses. There was no pettiness between them, the second waiter just saw the glasses needed filling and did it. It was no nice not dealing with BS. Thank you for that.
(3)
Eileen H.
I went to lunch with a friend as we entered the restaurant we were met by the chef( I think looking at the food covered T-shirt). He was very friendly and asked us where would we like to sit "sit anywhere, maybe you would like to sit at the window. Sure I replied". As I was looking around and waiting for our menus I noticed a fruit fly, then two, now five!! Then came the house flies, oh no!! When the chef came back he had changed his shirt, a white shirt with stains on it. He handed us menus and I opened mine up and it too was dirty! I wasn't sure if I should stay at this point but maybe the food would make up for all this. As we were waiting for our food the fruit flies kept us busy...killing them but to no avail more kept coming. I ordered Chicken Marsala, the sauce was very runny and the chicken was under cooked, my friend order Shrimp Scampi that only had 3-4 shrimp in it. We both though the pasta was perfectly done. Our chef/waiter/servicer was sweet, kind and most apologetic about the chicken as he noticed I didn't eat much of it. I told him I though the chicken wasn't done all the way. Again very sweetly he apologized and told me that he wasn't going to charge me for my meal. NICE!! I did use the bathroom and I wish the whole restaurant was that clean! Parking was fine, I parking in the Gulf station next to the restaurant, very convenient!
(1)
Hugh H.
Very nice dinner and reasonably priced for the value. The piano man was a nice touch. I would recommend three improvements to really pack the place. A brighter sign outside, a wall fireplace and warm bread. The bread was good but would be better if warmed up a little.. We will definitely come back.
(4)
Aura T.
I've only gotten take out here and it's always been the same thing, their spinach salad with chicken. It's delicious, really fresh, really simple, but so good. The staff is very friendly. I'll have to come back to eat here, but is worth checking out. I know I never considered it until it was recommended to me, but it was a pleasant surprise.
(5)
John L.
I've enjoyed each meal here. Always well prepared and presented. Staff is warm and earnest.
(4)
Alison D.
Well since my first review I've become hooked. We've come out every other month or when the budget allows us to. I love the cook, John Bruno, he is a super nice guy and a great cook. Our favorite night out was when these two former opera singers sang! They each did one song and a duet and yes, I cried. It was so moving and I couldn't help but tear up- my daughter did too (she's 23) so I wasn't the only one! ha. That was a nice treat but not overkill either. Just enough to entertain us out of the blue. On occasion they have a piano player and I love that. So, a great menu, great prices, wonderful owners that will cater or suggest if you have diet issues and if you're lucky, a bit of Italian song on the side. BYOB keeps the prices down too :)
(5)
Jocelyn P.
We went for lunch last week and I'm ready to give them a five! We were the only people in the restaurant, which made sense since we took an extra late lunch at around 2 PM. By that time we were STARVING! We walked in and seated ourselves and were immediately greeted and brought bread and had our drink orders taken by John. He made and brought our food quickly and with friendly conversation about a piece of abstract art he saw me notice. I had the Caprese salad (still SO good) and fell in love with the spinach and mozzarella garlic bread. I can't remember what my husband had, but I remember that he loved it! When John brought the check, we spent a while talking about different cheeses and how they're made and stuff, and then we were on our way, full of a great, homemade lunch for a MORE than reasonable price. This place is definitely a keeper.
(5)
Jason K.
Went to this BYOB a few months ago for dinner. The place is nice inside with lots of art hanging on the walls though the layout makes the place feel a bit cramped. Our server was very pleasant. Being a BYOB they do that trick that many restaurants of this type do to get around the liquor license is that they offer a complimentary glass of wine to everyone at the table, which I think is a great idea. I love when BYOBs do this. My wife and I both had salads and pasta for our dinners as well as the complimentary glasses of wine. The salad and complimentary wine and bread were both very good. However, the pasta we got for dinner was a little disappointing for two reasons. First, neither of us were impressed by the overall taste of the food. We ordered different dinners and it was decent enough Italian food, but we agreed that both our dishes were missing that WOW factor. We both concluded that we've had much tastier food at Olive Garden. To me, a small Italian place like this should blow away a chain restaurant. The second thing that disappointed us was the portions. I mean, we paid about $14 for each of our meals and we were a bit shocked when it came out in such small bowls. We're talking the size that you would serve ice cream or soup in. No Lie. We both thought it seemed like a lunch size or 1/2 serving, at least for the price. I really wanted to like this place more. The place is nice enough and while we didn't hate it for us the taste of the food and the portions just weren't up to par with other restaurants of this type. Basically, nothing impressed us so that we'd want to come back.
(3)
Betty C.
As always, we had a great meal. John has added a keyboardist whose music blends well with the atomsphere. Look for the great specials. Frisday was "Beware the Ides of March" with special bargain prices, not only on the regular meenu BUT on his specials. Our favorite resturant in Lansdale!
(5)
Margaret C.
We went there for Mother's Day dinner. The outside of the restaurant is rather dirty and nondescript. A pot of flowers outside would do wonders for this restaurant. We were seated right away. There were only 2 other tables occupied with diners. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The food was excellent, except that the one entree was minuscule. The bread that was served was wonderful. The espresso was good, but only luke warm. The deserts were great. We had some kind of puff pastry, and a german cheese cake/strudel cake. We used a restaurant.com coupon (which was very helpful) but the bill was still a little steep. All in all, a nice place, but not one that I would return to. If they lower their prices a little, I would consider returning.
(2)
Degenerate S.
I ate here for lunch and the mushroom ravioli was delicious. I don't know where they get their bread from but that was out of this world as well. Very unassuming place, but very nice food.
(4)
Candice C.
I love little family run Italian restaurants, and this one is very good. The lentil soup is amazing, and the service is excellent. I've had many a business meeting there, and they always were very easy to deal with. I would recommend this place as a local gem to anyone.
(4)
Patricia Q.
I have to say that I am amazed by all the great reviews. It was because of these reviews that we tried this place at all. The only decent thing about this place was the service. We started with a Caprese Salad, slabs of tomato, slabs of mozzarella, whole leaves of basil. Looked like it took 30 seconds and no real flavor(no balsamic) or effort at all. Then I ordered the NY Strip steak special with roasted potatoes and mixed veg. The steak was ok($30 tho) and the vegetables were literally raw. The "roasted potatoes" were totally without seasoning like everything else, not a dash of salt or pepper. For $30!!!! And the veal my husband ordered was thin and bland(even though it was covered in sauce, also bland) . I don't consider myself a picky eater, so I can't wrap my head around the great reviews on here. I will NEVER go there again. I have no problem spending that kind of money for good food but I know not to look there. They couldn't even warm the bread or slice butter instead of using prepackaged Diner butter. So freaking weird. Never again. I was happier with the Clubhouse 2 which is a damn diner.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Sally F.
While my husband wanted to go to yet another chain restaurant, I was able to convince him to try a local eatery! Wow!!! The burst of flavor in my mouth.... I enjoyed the basia with fruit, roasted potatoes and mixed veggies. My husband had the best veal parmigiano EVER! Our appetizers were salad w/fresh blue cheese dressing and zucchini blossoms stuffed with prosciutto and sharp provolone. The desserts were just what we needed to top off our meal
(5)Burger M.
Really yummy authentic Italian. Cute little restaurant in the midst of lansdale. Our server Patrick was stellar and very thorough with the specials as well as super attentive. The piano player could use a lesson or two though.
(4)Al R.
Toscano's is a great restaurant with excellent food, friendly service and a good value for the money. The printed menu is very good but the real treats are on the Specials list. BYOB without a corkage fee so don't hesitate to bring a bottle (or two) of your favorite beverage. Even on busy nights, we've walked in and never waited more than a few minutes for a table. Not the cheapest place in town but great food from an excellent kitchen isn't cheap and at Toscano's you definitely get what you pay for.
(5)Scott K.
The food is good and they always have a lot of specials. They are BYOB, which can keep costs down. Also, they offer certificates on restaurant.com . There is hardly ever anyone there. Hopefully, they bring in enough customers to stay in business.
(4)Suni A.
There are signs in the parking lot directly behind the restaurant to "park in the Gulf station" next door. The tables were set with spoons! Finally, ONE restaurant that knows how to set a proper table! Bathroom is in desperate need of updating. Gnocchi good, but not enough of it. Drowned in meat sauce/gravy. Mousse was made fresh but then put in the freezer. The effects of being frozen distracted from its good taste. Table extremely small. Piano player hit some clunkers. Having a piano player was a nice change from the "boxed" music of Frank Sinatra touted a "Italian music." Balsamic vinaigrette was good. Had a sweetness to it that seemed like maple syrup. Chef came out and chatted with two tables, nobody else. I find that ignorant. If you're going to come out, unless you know the people at those two tables (obviously he did not) don't ignore the other people. Unless you can spend a few minutes with everyone, don't come out. Wait staff was nice. I liked the "team" atmosphere. Our waiter was pre-occupied so another waiter filled our water glasses. There was no pettiness between them, the second waiter just saw the glasses needed filling and did it. It was no nice not dealing with BS. Thank you for that.
(3)Eileen H.
I went to lunch with a friend as we entered the restaurant we were met by the chef( I think looking at the food covered T-shirt). He was very friendly and asked us where would we like to sit "sit anywhere, maybe you would like to sit at the window. Sure I replied". As I was looking around and waiting for our menus I noticed a fruit fly, then two, now five!! Then came the house flies, oh no!! When the chef came back he had changed his shirt, a white shirt with stains on it. He handed us menus and I opened mine up and it too was dirty! I wasn't sure if I should stay at this point but maybe the food would make up for all this. As we were waiting for our food the fruit flies kept us busy...killing them but to no avail more kept coming. I ordered Chicken Marsala, the sauce was very runny and the chicken was under cooked, my friend order Shrimp Scampi that only had 3-4 shrimp in it. We both though the pasta was perfectly done. Our chef/waiter/servicer was sweet, kind and most apologetic about the chicken as he noticed I didn't eat much of it. I told him I though the chicken wasn't done all the way. Again very sweetly he apologized and told me that he wasn't going to charge me for my meal. NICE!! I did use the bathroom and I wish the whole restaurant was that clean! Parking was fine, I parking in the Gulf station next to the restaurant, very convenient!
(1)Hugh H.
Very nice dinner and reasonably priced for the value. The piano man was a nice touch. I would recommend three improvements to really pack the place. A brighter sign outside, a wall fireplace and warm bread. The bread was good but would be better if warmed up a little.. We will definitely come back.
(4)Aura T.
I've only gotten take out here and it's always been the same thing, their spinach salad with chicken. It's delicious, really fresh, really simple, but so good. The staff is very friendly. I'll have to come back to eat here, but is worth checking out. I know I never considered it until it was recommended to me, but it was a pleasant surprise.
(5)John L.
I've enjoyed each meal here. Always well prepared and presented. Staff is warm and earnest.
(4)Alison D.
Well since my first review I've become hooked. We've come out every other month or when the budget allows us to. I love the cook, John Bruno, he is a super nice guy and a great cook. Our favorite night out was when these two former opera singers sang! They each did one song and a duet and yes, I cried. It was so moving and I couldn't help but tear up- my daughter did too (she's 23) so I wasn't the only one! ha. That was a nice treat but not overkill either. Just enough to entertain us out of the blue. On occasion they have a piano player and I love that. So, a great menu, great prices, wonderful owners that will cater or suggest if you have diet issues and if you're lucky, a bit of Italian song on the side. BYOB keeps the prices down too :)
(5)Jocelyn P.
We went for lunch last week and I'm ready to give them a five! We were the only people in the restaurant, which made sense since we took an extra late lunch at around 2 PM. By that time we were STARVING! We walked in and seated ourselves and were immediately greeted and brought bread and had our drink orders taken by John. He made and brought our food quickly and with friendly conversation about a piece of abstract art he saw me notice. I had the Caprese salad (still SO good) and fell in love with the spinach and mozzarella garlic bread. I can't remember what my husband had, but I remember that he loved it! When John brought the check, we spent a while talking about different cheeses and how they're made and stuff, and then we were on our way, full of a great, homemade lunch for a MORE than reasonable price. This place is definitely a keeper.
(5)Jason K.
Went to this BYOB a few months ago for dinner. The place is nice inside with lots of art hanging on the walls though the layout makes the place feel a bit cramped. Our server was very pleasant. Being a BYOB they do that trick that many restaurants of this type do to get around the liquor license is that they offer a complimentary glass of wine to everyone at the table, which I think is a great idea. I love when BYOBs do this. My wife and I both had salads and pasta for our dinners as well as the complimentary glasses of wine. The salad and complimentary wine and bread were both very good. However, the pasta we got for dinner was a little disappointing for two reasons. First, neither of us were impressed by the overall taste of the food. We ordered different dinners and it was decent enough Italian food, but we agreed that both our dishes were missing that WOW factor. We both concluded that we've had much tastier food at Olive Garden. To me, a small Italian place like this should blow away a chain restaurant. The second thing that disappointed us was the portions. I mean, we paid about $14 for each of our meals and we were a bit shocked when it came out in such small bowls. We're talking the size that you would serve ice cream or soup in. No Lie. We both thought it seemed like a lunch size or 1/2 serving, at least for the price. I really wanted to like this place more. The place is nice enough and while we didn't hate it for us the taste of the food and the portions just weren't up to par with other restaurants of this type. Basically, nothing impressed us so that we'd want to come back.
(3)Betty C.
As always, we had a great meal. John has added a keyboardist whose music blends well with the atomsphere. Look for the great specials. Frisday was "Beware the Ides of March" with special bargain prices, not only on the regular meenu BUT on his specials. Our favorite resturant in Lansdale!
(5)Margaret C.
We went there for Mother's Day dinner. The outside of the restaurant is rather dirty and nondescript. A pot of flowers outside would do wonders for this restaurant. We were seated right away. There were only 2 other tables occupied with diners. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The food was excellent, except that the one entree was minuscule. The bread that was served was wonderful. The espresso was good, but only luke warm. The deserts were great. We had some kind of puff pastry, and a german cheese cake/strudel cake. We used a restaurant.com coupon (which was very helpful) but the bill was still a little steep. All in all, a nice place, but not one that I would return to. If they lower their prices a little, I would consider returning.
(2)Degenerate S.
I ate here for lunch and the mushroom ravioli was delicious. I don't know where they get their bread from but that was out of this world as well. Very unassuming place, but very nice food.
(4)Candice C.
I love little family run Italian restaurants, and this one is very good. The lentil soup is amazing, and the service is excellent. I've had many a business meeting there, and they always were very easy to deal with. I would recommend this place as a local gem to anyone.
(4)Patricia Q.
I have to say that I am amazed by all the great reviews. It was because of these reviews that we tried this place at all. The only decent thing about this place was the service. We started with a Caprese Salad, slabs of tomato, slabs of mozzarella, whole leaves of basil. Looked like it took 30 seconds and no real flavor(no balsamic) or effort at all. Then I ordered the NY Strip steak special with roasted potatoes and mixed veg. The steak was ok($30 tho) and the vegetables were literally raw. The "roasted potatoes" were totally without seasoning like everything else, not a dash of salt or pepper. For $30!!!! And the veal my husband ordered was thin and bland(even though it was covered in sauce, also bland) . I don't consider myself a picky eater, so I can't wrap my head around the great reviews on here. I will NEVER go there again. I have no problem spending that kind of money for good food but I know not to look there. They couldn't even warm the bread or slice butter instead of using prepackaged Diner butter. So freaking weird. Never again. I was happier with the Clubhouse 2 which is a damn diner.
(1)