Tosca

Another fantastic linden hills restaurant! The interior is cozy and romantic for date nights. We went on a Sunday evening during a Vikings game and there were plenty of tables but I imagine it gets busy on other nights. Our server was great. Based on other reviews, we tried the brussel sprout appetizer, which were the best brussel sprouts I’ve ever had. For $9, it was a huge serving. The focaccia was also the best bread I’ve ever had— we asked if they sell that and it’s only served with meals which I’m bummed about. The white bucatini and short rib pasta were amazing! I will definitely be back!

Trust me. You should eat here. We live in the neighborhood and the food at Tosca is just as good, if not better than all of the really popular Italian spots nearby. It’s so fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor. Our 4 year old loves the spaghetti and we can always count on a really good glass of wine. Such a great spot that we keep coming back to. Thank you Tosca!

We had such a great meal here. The Brussels sprouts were the best I’ve had. I also loved the truffle pasta, and my husband loved the white spaghetti. We finished the meal off with lemon tiramisu, which was light and tasty. Now, if they add a changing table in their bathroom, it will be perfect.

Delicious Italian food guaranteed…at least that has been our experience on our many recent visits to Tosca. We have not tried everything but highlights are the brussel sprouts (should be tried even if you think you don’t like these edible buds, here prepared crisp, sweet and savory), beef tagliatelle and short ribs! Simple atmosphere and relatively easy parking.

Awesome experience at Tosca for New Years Eve. The food is fantastic, the service staff are so kind, and the atmosphere is like no other around. Everything on the menu is melt in your mouth. A must-go if you’re in the Minneapolis area.

Cozy and casual little neighborhood spot in Linden Hills. My husband and I live near by and have been several times. Food is always fresh and delicious, pasta is made in house. The focaccia is so good- get a dip to have it with! Try the tiramisu - it's not traditional but it is AMAZING 😍

Upscale but not elitist. Our servers were very attentive and all dishes were delicious. Great brussel sprouts, solid beef tagliatelle, and the best short rib + polenta dish I've had. Reliable date spot with very reasonable wine bottles.

Very good food and nice service. Glad to have them back! Caesar Salad Creamy crunchy traditional Caesar, very good. Panzanella Salad Tomatoes basil burrata croutons Refreshing flavors or basil Couple different types of tomato The crispy croutons sit in the tomato juices to soften them while soaking up all the great flavors from the dish. Bucatini Spicy but a really good red pepper spicy. Mn nice spicy. Noodles done with good texture. A little crunch and cheese on top. Tagliatelle with Short Rib Ragu Surprising seemed like lighter dish even with the rich short ribs, good flavors. Shell Pea Agnolotti We really wanted the other two pastas but this one was the best. Super yummy, and braised greens were amazing with creamy goodness inside the pasta. We came for the first two pastas but fell in love with the Agnolotti. Meatballs Yummy! Bed of polenta and carmalized carrots make this dish, but the fresh herbs add a great pop to keep it fresh. Polenta Cramy goodness, no one has said I am polenta guy but this was really good Chicken White bean, the pickled veggie are a hit with the crispy chicken. Big chunks of garlic. We also loved the affordable wines on the menu!!!

My wife and I treated my mother in law to dinner at Tosca, located in Linden Hills neighborhood in Minneapolis. It was a grey, rainy Sunday evening, it had rained all day. We had reservations for 5.45 but as you might expect due to the weather, the restaurant was not crowded. It is a fairly small restaurant, simply decorated with high ceilings, mirrors and a few frame prints- nothing over the top. The background music was mellow, and familiar. We had a lovely experience , very easy to chat. The server did an excellent job of balancing her ample time with allowing us to enjoy our time there at our own pace. A menu that must change at least weekly given the one page format with about 4 choices in each of the four Italian categories. The wine menu too, had a similar approach and I selected the Cabernet Sauvignon option- a $40 bottle from Santa Rosa California, medium bodied and nicely chilled. It went well with our meals. We were served focaccia bread that seemed to be fresh out of the oven along with whipped butter- that was quite delicious- we complimented the server on that and she made sure we had plenty more to take home with us." We shared the lemon caesar salad and roasted brussel sprouts, served on top of goat cheese, generously portioned. The romaine was crisp, the lemon dressing, fresh Parmesan and small croutons were perfectly blended. The Brussels sprouts were large and not overly charred. We ordered the obvious standout on the menu in my opinion which is always beef tagliatelle and the server also recommended the brown butter chicken and mashed potatoes. Both choices were terrific, we enjoyed our meals and conversation so much I didn't think to take any photos. We were never rushed even though we became the only diners in the restaurant- we continued our evening with one order of tiramisu (very light and ample for three to share) and coffee. The staff were very cheerful and the chef chatted with us as we left. A quiet meal out ended up being a very special occasion.

What an amazing local find! With fresh made daily favorites, including incredible bread, we instantly fell in love with this restaurant. The patio needs a little bit of work, and hopefully, they can secure the spare backlot behind for an additional patio space, but the food is fantastic. We selected the courtyard for our seating and had a wonderful dinner outside on a beautiful night. Friendly and fantastic service. The tiramisu was the best we've ever had (and I have traveled to Italy eight times). Absolutely recommended!

Tusca is a tiny, out- dated, cafe-like restaurant and I agree with others that it gets loud in there. It could use some revamping with design and layout but the foods delicious so that's up to you on what really matters. I wouldn't come here to have an intimate romantic dinner. I got a causal Edina vibe here. there is free street parking that can fill up fast. Since it is a small place, it does fill up fast and reservations are encouraged. We tried the panzenella salad, tagliatelle with short rib, braised beef short rib and a chicken Marsala. The panzenella salad had amazing flavor! My only complaint was that the bread was rock hard. Maybe the tomato needed to sit longer to soften it but the taste was delicious. We absolutely loved all our dishes. My favorite was the braised beef short rib. The glaze on the meat was perfect! It wasn't drenched in it and it wasn't overpowering or hiding anything. It had just the right amount of sweetness to complement the meat. I was a little disappointed in the chicken Marsala. The chicken was breaded so it soaked up the Marsala sauce and lost all its flavor. I tasted lemon on the chicken which to me didn't go well with the mushroom sauce. The beef tagliatelle is a safe go-to if someone is a picky eater. It's a simple yet satisfying pasta dish. It seems the menu rotates a lot and I love that about restaurants. I would like to try other dishes here sometime and support small business like this!

I was able to get a reservation a week out for 6:30 on a Saturday night, for south Minneapolis restaurants, that's pretty great as they normally book out by at least two weeks! The environment was lack luster, definitely more of a cafe vibe. I was expecting something a little more of a dinner vibe as it felt like lunch service and the restaurant is quite small. I ordered the red bucatini and was surprised by the spice. I can handle heat but this was very hot. I ended up asking to swap for the white bucatini and the staff was friendly and allowed me to do so! I would not recommend the spicy rigatoni or the red bucatini for those who don't like spice. Stick to the short rib & the white bucatini. I would definitely go back here but would order the Caesar and the short rib!

Chapter 74 In the unassuming landscape of Southwest Minneapolis, lies an Italian anomaly named Tosca. Here, the focaccia has a personality, a sort of rebellious teenager, bold and brash. This bread, with its audacious blend of oregano, sea salt, peas, ricotta, citrus, olive, almond, and mint, entices you into gnawing at it like you're a squirrel hoarding for winter. All I needed was a bread knife, as I couldn't keep from diving in with my bare hands. Quite the bread, huh? Now, onto the Beef Tagliatelle, this dish was a diva. It strutted onto my plate as if it was walking the runway at Milan Fashion Week. Dressed in braised beef short rib ragu, soffritto, Parmesan Reggiano, and chive, it was a top model with a saucy attitude. Then there was the Rigatoncini. With lamb bolognese, burrata, eggplant sugo, Parmesan Reggiano, and mint, it whispered "lamb" subtly, so you'd think it was sharing a juicy secret from the pastures. Delicious in spite of that. The sidekicks, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Braised Lacinato Kale, were more than mere spectators. The sprouts, with a sneaky nutmeg punch, tangoed with gorgonzola fonduta, candied walnuts, and chive. The kale, meanwhile, swayed with pickled fennel, chicken brodo, citrus, EVOO, and chive. Both were incredibly well balanced, and the citrus notes lightened the pasta dishes, both in mood and richness. Like a perfectly trumpeted fart during a funeral. The Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta was the surprise comedian of the night. Paired with strawberry compote and candied pecans, it made me wish it wore a sprig of mint like a tiny, unnecessary hat. It was the kind of dessert that made you chuckle with delight. So, there you have Tosca, the Italian marvel in Southwest Minneapolis, painting the town red, white, and green, one dish at a time. Salute!

Visited 9/23/22. What a little hidden gem. This place feels old school classic Italian, complete with complimentary bread and dark booths/tables. Service was quick and we were offered a sample of a port wine after dinner which was really cool. The tagliatelle with short rib ragú was perfect for cooler weather and melted in my mouth. I could dream about getting it to go on a snowy or rainy night and I might just do that at some point this winter. My sister has been on a hunt to find the best Cacio e Pepe in the cities and she agreed that this one was up there. Loved the slight lemon taste to it. Overall, Tosca has so much charm and I love it's shorter menu to ensure that they get each item exactly right.

I really enjoyed this place! We came for a girls dinner on a Friday night. It's a very intimate spot. The service was wonderful. We really enjoyed our server and she gave us a few apps on the house! The pasta was delicious. You could tell it was homemade. Mine came with a big piece of Burrata which was my favorite part. I would come back for sure!

Everything we had was amazing. Flavor for days! So many things happening in my mouth with each bite. We started with the Sicilian Focaccia. Unexpectedly sweet, the flavors worked together. The cherries were not too sweet but when paired with the ricotta and walnuts...yum! The bread itself was a standout. And the Panzenella Salad was a nice offset to the sweet focaccia. So many beautiful, colorful tomatoes swimming in the balsamic. The first bite into Red Bucatini was first a little sweet and then the slight spice balanced it. The White Bucatini was a great example of Cacio de Pepe that isn't overwhelmingly peppery. It was perfect. The Brown Butter Chicken was unbelievably moist with a subtle flavor that paired perfectly with the beans and cabbage. And the lemon aioli... wow. Went together so well. Too full for dessert, but will definitely be back and leave room for it next time. The price was so affordable and not expected in that area. Service was great and I can't think of a negative!

Our experience was definitely a mixed bag. Based on ratings our expectations were probably too high. The good: Caesar salad, beef short ribs and the brussels sprouts with cacio e Pepe. Delicious and well balanced. Also our server was friendly and did her best with many tables including a table for six who arrived right before us. The not good: the red bucatini was overly spicy seemingly to cover up the lack of flavor otherwise. The pasta and sauce were lukewarm and dry. The tiramisu was too cheesy and unbalanced. Finally the restaurant itself is incredibly loud with nothing to dampen the sound of guests trying to talk over the table next to them. Finally every time the AC clicks on the lights flicker which was unsettling and also distracting. Not terrible but not great either. Will not make an effort to return.

When I say this is the best red sauce I've ever had at a restaurant, I mean it. This is some of the best food I've had in the Twin Cities, and hands down the best Italian food here. The location is super cute and cozy, so definitely plan to make reservations if you're here with a group. I loved how intimate the seating was, even for a smaller scale restaurant. Obviously the food is the star of the show. There wasn't a dish we had that I wouldn't order again, and again... and again. Another group favorite was the caesar salad. The dressing tasted homemade, and the portions were pretty generous. The service was also incredible. Super friendly and helpful! I'll absolutely be coming back!

A delightful reboot of this south Minneapolis spot adjacent to Turtle bread. We finally made it in for dinner on a Friday night. We had had a reservation a couple weeks earlier but one of the chefs suffered a fall and is (for now) out of commission, so in the meantime, they are only seating about half the tables in order to keep things going after their recent re-opening. Like all restaurants these days, diners need to pack some patience as the hard-work staff is stretched thin so expect things to take a bit more time. Nonetheless, the water glasses were kept full and the servers and host all had a welcoming and friendly attitude. We felt very welcome. The night was a bit cool as summer gave way to fall so we enjoyed the short rib ragu over house made tagliatelle after first starting with the refreshing Caesar salad and all its crunchy goodness. While I wasn't excited to have to give up shorts and return to long pants, I was excited about the tasty food and warm welcome. On top of everything else, they gave us two free desserts for allowing them to previously cancel our dining reservation on short notice (totally not necessary - we certainly understood their reason), but a nice gesture. The dense chocolate dessert with a rich caramel sauce was a standout and the fresh peaches on top of the panna cotta was also a refreshing option. The menu is quite limited given the small space and current staffing challenges but we had absolutely no issue finding something delicious to enjoy for dinner. Recommended.

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Tosca this past week. Not much for ambience, but it doesn't matter with food this good. We ordered the Caesar Salad ($12), Tagliatelle with Short Rib Ragu ($24), the Crispy Brown Butter Chicken ($25). The tagliatelle was delicious. It's portion was somewhere between Primi and Secondi, larger than the first, smaller than the second. The chicken was equally as delicious and a generous portion. The only item not great was our spiced cake dessert which failed to live up to the rest of the meal.

My #1 restaurant recommendation in minneapolis! Such a great rotating menu!!!! Pasta is a 11/10.

Had an amazing experience at Tosca last night! We had the best focaccia I've ever had in my life and would have gotten another one to go if it hadn't sold out. We also had the beef tagliatelle, brown butter chicken breast, and Brussels sprouts. No complaints at all! The service was great and we enjoyed sitting outside.

Caesar Salad Creamy crunchy traditional Caesar, very good. Panzanella Salad Tomatoes basil burrata croutons Refreshing flavors or basil Couple different types of tomato The crispy croutons sit in the tomato juices to soften them while soaking up all the great flavors from the dish. Bucatini Spicy but a really good red pepper spicy. Mn nice spicy. Noodles done with good texture. A little crunch and cheese on top. Tagliatelle with Short Rib Ragu Surprising seemed like lighter dish even with the rich short ribs, good flavors. Shell Pea Agnolotti We really wanted the other two pastas but this one was the best. Super yummy, and braised greens were amazing with creamy goodness inside the pasta. We came for the first two pastas but fell in love with the Agnolotti. Meatballs Yummy! Bed of polenta and carmalized carrots make this dish, but the fresh herbs add a great pop to keep it fresh. Polenta Cramy goodness, no one has said I am polenta guy but this was really good Chicken White bean, the pickled veggie are a hit with the crispy chicken. Big chunks of garlic. We also loved the affordable wines on the menu!!!

Heard there was a new Italian restaurant in linden hills from a friend, and knew I wanted to try it after seeing the reviews and pics of the food. I went on a Thursday for a date night and the restaurant wasn't very crowded. It slowly got busier as the night went on. The service was awesome, gave great food recommendations, and was overall super friendly. The food was great! My partner and I split the swordfish and the short rib ragu. Highly, highly recommend both of these dishes. The homemade pasta was a great tough. There was a ton of short rib on the ragu which was a great surprise. Swordfish was great, perfectly cooked, and delicious with the veggies and beans. This is a great date night spot, and not too expensive for a fancier Italian dinner.

We just love the vibe, our little go to! The food was pretty much perfect. from the delicious caesar, to the lemon in the cacio to the perfectly cooked meats! A gem, and so reasonable. You can't do much better.

I wish we lived closer to this gem of restaurant! Emily our server was great. The salad was to die for. Honestly all of the portions were large and we ended up sharing the majority of the entrees. Maybe the best Cacio e Pepe I've ever had...and the gnocchi was heaven. I will be recommending this place to anyone looking for a new go-to. Don't sleep on their dessert either!!

The Caesar salad taste as good as it looks, it was exactly what I think represents a excellent Caesar. The black truffle tagliatelle was very delicious, just the right amount of truffle ads that delicious and unique flavor, and the fresh house made noodles are very tasty, I personally wish there was a bit more to eat only because it was so yummy and a bit pricey, but you are paying for quality and freshness for sure! The dessert was very tasty and rich, I could only take a few bites though a bit too rich to finish in one sitting! The wine was alright but obviously the bottles are marked up a lot more then it would be in a store.

So good!! Loved the apps and great servicing sizes. The atmosphere was great! Perfect for a date night or a group.

Divine. Simply put. We enjoyed Caesar Salad, Beef Tagliatelle, Orecchiette, Red Bucatini and Brown Butter Chicken Breast. Everything was delicious. The flavor profiles were gorgeous. Kudos to the chefs and our server Liz. She was fantastic and made our experience one to remember.

This place is in our neighborhood, but I'd never been there. We went recently and all the food was way way better than I was expecting - everything was amazingly good! I'm definitely returning soon.

Food was good, and the restaurant is cute. We had a party of 5 for a friends birthday dinner. We first order an appetizer and when is was delivered she dropped off at the table and left. Our server came to the table after a while and we needed to ask for flatware and napkins. We then ordered our entrees and all but one of us received their food. She said it will be out shortly. It did not come out until everyone at the table was done eating. She apologized and said their was a malfunction of their oven. Believe me I don't blame our server she was doing the best she could. What I blame is their did not seem to be a manger that could have came over to the table to explain what was going on and offer up a alternative to the chicken. None of us will ever dine here again.

Food was Amazing !!! Service was great !!! Truly a hidden gem with a very unique menu!!

We tried both salads: the Caesar salad and the Panzanella salad. Both were very fresh and tasty. The Caesar had anchovies that made it even tastier. The Panzanella had heirloom tomatoes, fresh croutons, burrata and lots of olive oil. I loved it! The Cacio e Pepe Bucatini was very tasty. It is definitely a dish to share since it's a bit heavy but very yummy. The Tagliatelle with Corn... OMG... I'm not a fan of corn but I could have had more. My friend ordered polenta. Never in my life I had tried polenta, it simply doesn't interest me. She said it was the best polenta that she has had out of Italy. I tried it and could not stop eating it. We tried the chicken and the swordfish entrees. The chicken was served with polenta (so I got to eat a lot of polenta, lucky me!). I loved the fried chicken! The swordfish was served with white beans, roasted tomatoes and roasted peppers, and capers. The fish was well prepared, not overcooked like it usually happens with fish in the TC. This dish reminded of Spain, definitely it was a good example of Mediterranean cuisine. After all that food we barely had space for dessert so we only tried the Panna Cotta. It had apple sauce and walnuts. If you love apple desserts you may like it. That was the only dish that didn't call my attention. The wine list looked pretty good. We had the Valpolicella, easy to drink and went perfectly well with the food.

Chilled corn soup with a zing, Caesar salad with the perfect amount of coating and finely shaved Parmesan, brown butter chicken salty and juicy with shaved beets. Also had the swordfish, perfectly prepared ( not dry) and creamy mashed potatoes. Vanilla panne Cotte for dessert and call it a truly great anniversary dinner! Kind, friendly service and they bought us the dessert. Can't wait to come back. Thank you!

Went there for dinner. Brown butter chicken was excellent. I'm simply not a bean or Brussels sprout guy; but would order again just for the chicken

Enjoyed food and service. Orecchiette was fantastic. They weren't stingy with the wine pours either. Will def be back. A great return to the neighborhood.

The service and food are amazing. I have NEVER written a yelp review for a restaurant before. But I couldn't wait to share my thoughts on this outstanding restaurant. I'm originally from Chicago and believe Chicago has some of the best Italian restaurants in the US. But, there is no other restaurant that holds a candle to this one. The short ribs were so tender, I didn't even need a knife. The spices and combination of flavors were like nothing I have ever had before. I can't rave enough about the outstanding food and cozy atmosphere. Homemade fresh pastas, generous servings, unique flavors, and wonderful service. Make a reservation, this place is soon going to be difficult to get into.

Our dinner was wonderful at Tosca. Creative, well executed dishes. We found the portions to be generous enough to share so we were able to try more of the great options. We especially loved the fresh pasta with squash and the swordfish. The atmosphere was cozy and friendly. It was the kind of bistro we seek vs the corporate high end experiences with added hype. We felt welcome and accommodated by our attentive server. Highly recommended! And we just returned from eating in Italy so our expectations are high.mm

Stopped in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. Panzanella was fresh and a big portion. The tagliatelle was light and could have been a highlight but the chicken was incredible. The polenta was creamy and cheesy and rich and the mushrooms were tasty little chewy bits. The chicken was crispy and very infused with rosemary, complimenting the other flavors. Only drawback was the wine. We had a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that was great, but the glass of Malbec that followed had likely turned. Would love to see an expanded list with a natural wine or two or a BYOB option. Overall this felt like a neighborhood gem (versus a restaurant that's trying to be the restaurant of the moment), and I'll be excited to return.

Amazing food and top-notch service. Four of us shared the Caesar salad and papardelle with short ribs. Let's just say we cleaned our plates. The salad is so fresh: lightly dressed, delicious salty breadcrumbs and great not-very-salty anchovies. The pasta is so rich and so well seasoned. Two of us got the swordfish, which was perfect, and the other two got the chicken and the short ribs (crispy potato and carrot sides were so yummy). We shared a panna cotta and chocolate dessert and loved every bite. Service was absolutely perfect. A little nervous to go back because it will live in my memory as perhaps the best restaurant meal I've had all year but I will definitely try again!

Delightful! Delicious! Devoured! Stumbled upon Tosca last night and do they ever Deliver! Perfectly prepared pasta (OMG!!) , the whipped ricotta bruschetta was gone in a flash, the wine was spot on and the service was perfect (loved our blue tinted hair waitress/ very knowledgeable!) still thinking about it today... cannoli cake... damn nice ending to a fantastic meal! Thank you Chef!

Delicious food, decent price, and great service! 10/10 would recommend and will be back! Loved it!

We used to live this restaurant. I brought my new Italian daughter -in-law and son for their second wedding anniversary. We had three great meals, we passed them around and shared Italian family style. Great wine. Perfect service. My daughter in-law thought it was great. We are glad you have come back to the neighborhood.

We used to live nearby this restaurant before it closed and reopened, and it was a go-to place for us. We tried it again last night and it was just as good, if not better, than we remembered. We each ordered a different red by the glass, and loved both of them. This is not a given with wines by the glass! We ordered different salads, both huge and also delicious. I had the pasta with short rib ragu,and my husband had the short rib entree. It was tender, rich and a little spicy. Due to the large salads, we both brought home leftovers, which we just had for lunch. Still yum the next day! We will go back soon.