Il Toscano - Douglaston

Il Toscano - Douglaston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Geraldine

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Always wanted to try this restaurant, glad I did. Food was excellent. Because it was Mother’s Day, service was a bit rushed and the seating options were not the best. However, we still had a very enjoyable evening and look forward to returning when it’s not a holiday.
   

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   Jimmy

   Unspecified1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Would have preferred not being so close to two families with whining kids when most of the restaurant was empty at that hour would appreciated a bit more privacy. Barely seen our waiter and first time I had to request a menu after being seated. Food was overall good
   

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   Peter VIP

   South Carolina16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Il Toscano never fails to impress. We had a family medical issue and were forced to take our (delicious) food to go. The waitstaff could not have been more discreet or accommodating. Best Leftovers Ever!
   

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   Ira VIP

   New York City74 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   we have been here several times recently -- reservations are always honored in terms of time, location and table preference. prices are slightly higher for comparable dishes, but the overall milieu and service make it worth while.
   

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   marisa VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. Wait service was rude and inattentive
   

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   Adina VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The BEST food we’ve had in a long time! Everything was beyond outstanding. Run. Don’t walk.
   

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   RUTHI VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding food, and excellent service ! The lobster, ribeye and the Napoleons were all wonderful!
   

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   Marietta

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious. I will say it was a limited standard menu, complimented by an array of specials, but everything offered was delicious. Not a red sauce place, but the lasagna on the standard menu is phenomenal.
   

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   AJ VIP

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Il Toscano has been on my family’s go to list for more than 4 decades. Thank you, Alex, for the consistently wonderful welcome and service. We enjoyed the Arctic Char, Linguine con Vongole (my favorite), and the Tiramisu. Special thanks to Arturo this evening.
   

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    Deborah VIP

    New York City157 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    First time here since end of Covid when tables were spaced and occupancy at 50%. Thought we would dine here again as it's 10 mins from home. I am a fish and veal eater only, no pasta for me and nothing with garlic. I ordered the branzino. Received 2 very small pieces, equal amounts skin and fish. Side veggies were diced and looked canned. My hubby's pasta bolognese he said was good but nothing really stood out. We sat upstairs which was fine. But restaurant needs a major renovation especially for these prices. Paneled walls, orange tiles and an unfinished plank of wood served as the table next to us. When we left it was packed downstairs with diners jammed in sardines. Very steep stairs and no elevator. I feel very sorry for the servers having to go up and down carrying all those plates. I compare this to Stella's in Floral Park and Giulio Cesare in Woodbury, food good but so very dated. I prefer dining at a pretty well spaced restaurant for the same money -- namely West End Cafe, Cafe Testarossa and Sotto Luna.
    

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