Toscana Cafe

I just wanted to say what a great experience we had at Toscana Cafe earlier this week. We had a group of 17 and from start to finish we couldn't have asked for better treatment. The staff checked in with us the day before, we were given our choice of seating areas, the service was fantastic and the food was unbelievable. We'll definitely be dining there again! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

I really enjoyed the dinner at Toscana. We made reservations for outside but it was raining so we decided to sit upstairs. The server was friendly and explained the options well. We had happy hour sangría and while strong it was still good. The pasta dishes were hot and satisfying. The place doesn't seem like a 5 star restaurant but that's not what they are going for. The neighborhood feel is a welcome respite from the less colorful establishments that are popular in DC.

We came here on the spur of the moment. Seated outside, very pleasant atmosphere. So we ordered 2 appetizers - they were out of both. Then they were out of the entrees we wanted. Finally settled on two chicken dishes. One was ok, the other tough and chewy. Overall cleanliness and professionalism was lacking. Seeing the restrooms made me want to inspect the kitchen. Never mind I don’t want to know. Good luck if you come here...

Be prepared to eat! We'd seen Toscana on a previous visit to Ebenezer's across the street and filed it away as a "maybe". The next time we were in the area, we looked over the menu, but were still unsure and ended up giving it a chance. We were pleasantly surprised by a friendly and attentive staff, delicious starters and the entrees were very healthy-sized portions, not quite family size, but if you don't have a huge appetite, I'd still consider sharing a dish with someone or else you'll have leftovers to take home. The pasta tasted fresh, the sauces full of flavor, the house made sangria was wonderful. I couldn't eat here every night, but next time I'm near Union Station and have some time, I'll definitely stop by.

We made reservations for 8. We showed up early....tour was done.... and they were ready for us!! We sat up stairs in the air conditioned area, the service was fantastic and our server, from El Salvador!!, was as cute as can be. The food was fantastic and the price was right! If you are near the union station it is just 0.2 miles away!! This is a gem of a place and the staff was awesome!!! Highly recommend!!!

Near union station smaller restaurant with some decent pasta. I enjoyed the lobster ravioli in a pink sauce. Flavored well with a decent portion of raviolis. Wine and beer available as well. Restaurant was relatively quiet so you can talk to others at the table without yelling.

One of the finest Italian cafe I have visited. Sitting outside feels like sitting in Italy at a cafe. The staff is courteous and helpful. Now the food is just amazing and mouth watering delicious. The chef does a great job with each and every dish. A must go to place if you are near union station or visiting the mall.

Strollin' through DC, just finished a good meeting, and decided to treat myself to a nice dinner. Hopped on Scoutmob to see if there were any winners in the nearby area offering a good deal; and I found Toscana Cafe. It's a very small place (with the downstairs for takeout customers) and the tiny upstairs (20 customers max) for folks dining in. Makes for a pretty cozy atmosphere, which is nice. I do wish the servers and kitchen staff didn't communicate to each other in Spanish. Obviously lets the cat out of the bag that this restaurant isn't 100% authentically Italian. That being said, the food was very tasty. The charred corn salad was excellent (good taste, large size, and healthily prepared). I was pleasantly surprised by the lentil soup (a typically Middle Eastern dish) that had a Italian imprint through cheese and different spices. And for the main course, I had the Maltagliati (whole wheat pasta, eggplant, tomato, pesto, and aged ricotta cheese). Whole wheat pasta definitely tastes different (!), but it's at least healthier. The whole dish was very delicious though. I enjoyed my time at Toscana, but I probably wouldn't go back unless I'm able to get a discount through something like Scoutmob. Otherwise, it's just a bit too pricey for me...