Classy Italian w/ comfort food that lives up to the hype, yet is easier to get into. Must-try pastas!
This charming Italian eatery in the West Village offers a delightful escape with its classy, tasteful ambiance and high-quality comfort food. It's noted as being surprisingly easier to get into than other hyped establishments, making it a great option for a memorable meal.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on expertly crafted homemade pasta dishes. Standout pasta recommendations include the pappardelle, agnolotti, tortellini, linguine, and fazzoletti, though some found the orecchiette and garganelli less impressive. Other highly recommended items include the focaccia with taleggio butter, oysters with crab fat, octopus carpaccio, and duck breast. A porchetta sandwich is also available via a lunch popup. While most diners rave about the food, a few negative experiences have been noted, including one report of becoming violently ill.
"Customers highly recommend the homemade pasta dishes, particularly the pappardelle, agnolotti, tortellini, linguine, and fazzoletti. The focaccia with taleggio butter, oysters with crab fat, octopus carpaccio, and duck breast are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its excellent, high-quality Italian cuisine and sophisticated ambiance. While most feedback is positive, a few diners have reported negative experiences, including one instance of foodborne illness and comments about the restaurant being loud.
Important Note
One user reported getting violently ill after dining here. Another noted the restaurant can be loud due to 'horrible acoustics'.
"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"Da Toscano is listed as a recommended Italian food spot."
Positive"Da Toscano is reiterated as the author's favorite among four options."
Positive"Da Toscano is recommended as an incredible option that is surprisingly not too busy, and can be combined with a show at the Comedy Cellar."
Positive"Da Toscano is recommended, with a note that setting an alert for it is advisable as reservations appear fairly often."
Neutral"Lists Da Toscano as an upscale option suitable for impressing someone."
Neutral"Da Toscano is suggested as a slightly fancier option."
Positive"Da Toscano is described as having "horrible acoustics" contributing to its loudness."
Negative"Da Toscano is listed as one of several good Italian restaurant options."
Neutral"Da Toscano is recommended as an Italian dining option."
Neutral"The user was asking about handkerchief pasta and this restaurant was mentioned as a place that serves it."
Neutral"Da Toscano's braised artichokes and octopus carpaccio are highlighted as standout primi dishes, with the short rib pasta also being a recommended option."
Positive"Da Toscano in Greenwich Village is recommended for its fantastic homemade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine, complemented by a great wine selection."
Positive"Da Toscano is suggested as a more low-key Italian dining option in the West Village."
Positive"Toscano is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"This user states that both Da Toscano and L'Artusi are fantastic Italian restaurants, with Da Toscano being slightly preferred if dessert is a priority. They also provide tips for getting reservations at Don Angie."
Positive"This user was able to snag a 10 PM reservation at Da Toscano and asks for a comparison with L'Artusi."
Positive"Da Toscana offers a garlic butter chicken for $38. The commenter listed it among several other chicken dishes at various NYC restaurants."
Neutral"Da Toscano is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"da Toscano was listed as a favorite by a commenter who works in advertising/media, suggesting it meets the vibe and food expectations."
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