Upscale Italian w/ incredible house-made pasta. Easy res., great vibes, & standout dishes like porchetta & agnolotti.
Da Toscano, a new Italian restaurant in Midtown, offers a sophisticated yet cozy dining experience, making it a standout choice for authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Michael Toscano masterfully crafts rich and delicious pasta dishes, including standout options like pappardelle and agnolotti, earning accolades from diners. The restaurant also boasts a great wine selection and impressive desserts, rounding out a memorable culinary journey.
Da Toscano is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly its house-made pasta dishes, with pappardelle, agnolotti, and fazzoletti frequently highlighted as exceptional. Other praised items include porchetta sandwiches and roasted oysters with crab fat butter. Some negative feedback exists, with one user reporting illness and another finding the restaurant 'super mediocre,' but these appear to be outliers.
"Standout dishes include their house-made pastas like pappardelle, agnolotti, and fazzoletti, as well as porchetta sandwiches, roasted oysters with crab fat, braised artichokes, and octopus carpaccio. Desserts like apple cake and cheesecake are also recommended."
Overall, customer sentiment towards Da Toscano is highly positive, with frequent praise for its delicious pasta, upscale yet comfortable ambiance, and excellent service. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention concerns about noise levels.
Important Note
While generally praised, some diners have noted that the restaurant can be loud due to its acoustics. One diner reported becoming violently ill after a visit, though this seems to be an isolated incident.
"The commenter noted that Da Toscano, which used to be easy to reserve, now requires booking a month in advance."
Neutral"Da Toscano is suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"Da Toscano was recommended as an Italian restaurant in Manhattan for a first date."
Positive"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."
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