Upscale Italian w/ authentic, handmade pastas. Great for date nights or special occasions.
This Italian spot in Greenwich Village offers a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience. It's praised for its authentic cuisine, particularly its handmade pastas which many consider among the best in the city. The ambiance is noted as upscale and cozy, making it a great choice for various occasions, from casual dinners to more special celebrations.
The restaurant is highly regarded for its authentic Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on expertly crafted handmade pastas. Dishes like the pappardelle, agnolotti, and fazzoletti are frequently recommended. The porchetta sandwich and roasted oysters with crab fat are also highlighted as exceptional starters or lunch options. Some negative experiences have been reported, including one instance of foodborne illness and general dissatisfaction from a few diners.
"The handmade pastas, including pappardelle, agnolotti, and fazzoletti, are highly recommended. The porchetta sandwich and roasted oysters with crab fat are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and high-quality Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on the exceptional handmade pastas. While most feedback is positive, a few users mentioned the restaurant can be quite loud.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the restaurant can be quite loud due to its acoustics.
"Da Toscano is mentioned as a non-Michelin option that could be suitable."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Da Toscano as a good Italian dining option."
Positive"Da Toscano is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Da Toscano as a fantastic Italian restaurant with realistic reservation possibilities, suitable for all courses and easy to reach despite not being in Midtown."
Positive"This user listed Da Toscano as a potential restaurant for lunch."
Positive"Da Toscano is mentioned as a 'moody adult restaurant' suitable for the request."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Da Toscano, highlighting its great food and service as an 'under the radar' spot."
Positive"This user suggested Da Toscano as a potential restaurant."
Positive"Following a query about item number 8, a user expresses interest in trying the Octopus carpaccio after seeing its picture and comments, 'We need to try that. That looks beautiful.'"
Positive"The user describes Da Toscano as having a fun vibe, noting that everyone in the restaurant, except for their party, seemed to be regulars and were enjoying themselves."
Positive"In response to a query about item number 8 on the list, the user specifies it was Octopus carpaccio. They also mention that their artichoke appetizer was even better, though they did not take a photo of it."
Positive"This restaurant is suggested for parties of up to 8 people and is described as fantastic. The commenter also mentioned a new 'Group' filter on Open Table for finding suitable restaurants."
Positive"Based on Beli scores, Da Toscano is rated slightly higher than L'Artusi."
Positive"Although the author slightly prefers Misi, they find Da Toscano to be a good option, especially given its easier reservation process."
Neutral"The author unequivocally recommends Da Toscano."
Positive"Da Toscano is considered a clear winner over Misi, which the author found to be overrated and bland."
Positive"The author believes the pasta at Da Toscano is the best they've had anywhere."
Positive"The author believes Da Toscano is terrific and comparable to Torrisi, noting it is smaller, quieter, and offers more personalized service than L'Artusi."
Positive"The author confidently recommends Da Toscano, implying it is a better choice than Misi."
Positive"Having visited both Da Toscano and L'Artusi twice, the author definitively states Da Toscano is superior."
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