Toscana

Always great! My all time favorite Italian restaurant anywhere! Look at all the great meals I have had here! Always Fantastic, always happy! I feel like I am in eating in Italy for a short time..... Even the music is Italian. The service that I get here is great! If the weather is good try to sit outside. This place is in the" specialty shops" at south park. Thank you Augusto! Never disappointed..

We were here yesterday as part of my boyfriend's birthday celebration and it was perfect. We had started to go somewhere else as we were having a 'go as you feel' vibe for the day since that's his thing, but the other place was super crowded and so we looked for a nearby alternative for Italian and I'm glad we did. Though all the tables were reserved the lady on the phone was super helpful and saved us a tabletop by the bar. My boyfriend had the lasagna and I had the vitello piccata. For dessert the staff brought a birthday tiramisu that rivals the one I make;) Delicious food and perfect experience.

So overall we all loved our food! The server herself was not amazing. She just took our order and had everyone else take care of us while she was on her phone. For a 100+ lunch with my god daughter i felt that the service was not up to par. The server assistants were amazing and attentive but our waitress was very rude and not attentive to what we needed.

Excellent service and wonderful Italian meal. Came here with my colleagues for dinner. They were extremely busy which was a great sign. We got one of each appetizer and were all delicious. I ended up ordering the halibut special with crab meat and pasta. Halibut was perfectly seared and cooked. Looking around at empty plates everyone else liked it as well. Dessert wise the canolli was my favorite. Flavorful but not too overtly sweet. Awesome little Italian gem here in Charlotte.

Went to Toscana to celebrate my wife's birthday, I mentioned this in the reservation. To our surprise there was a birthday card wishing my wife a happy birthday when we arrived at the table. We started with the Beef Carpaccio (wife LOVED IT) and Bruschetta (I wish the menu had stated it came with balsamic vinegar). For main dishes my wife ordered the Mare (LOVED IT) and I ordered the Pollo Medici (REALLY GOOD). Overall a great dinner and the staff were fantastic. I would recommend for a special occasion or family celebration.

Great food. Horrible service. Seeing from other reviews service is just bad in general. We went in during lunch time today and it was only us and another table seated inside. Everyone else was outside. After the hostess sat us no one ever came to our table. After waiting for many minutes, we let the hostess know no one ever came. Waitress barely visited our table throughout our meal. We had to ask for more drinks. We asked for more bread. Never got it and had to flag our waitress down to ask again. Asked to speak to the manager and of course no manager was there at the time.

Last night we tried Toscana for the first time. The restaurant is tucked in the Specialty Shops at SouthPark. There’s a beautiful patio, but it was so hot and humid last night that we couldn’t enjoy it. The restaurant is very small. The food was...ok. They bring bread and a bean salad to each table. I ordered a cup of the white bean and farro soup, which was the soup of the day. Out of everything I ordered, I enjoyed this soup most because of the development and depth of flavor. My husband ordered the meatballs-he liked them, but I wasn’t impressed. I had the tagliatelle with vegetables, and he had the carbonara. The tagliatelle is fresh made. Both pasta dishes were good. The service wasn’t what I would expect for the price for the meal. We had to wait 25 minutes for our dessert. Our server came over with the check and realized that we hadn’t received the dessert that we ordered. She said she would check on it. We still waited for quite a while after she said she would do that. Other tables ordered and had their dessert before we received ours. He tried the cannoli, which were very small, so there wasn’t much cannoli cream like he likes, and I had the torta di cioccolato. I can cook and bake, so if the service isn’t all that impressive, and the food isn’t all that memorable, I would rather just stay at home and make it myself or try another place.

My husband and I were looking forward to our 35th anniversary dinner, when I called to make our reservation and asked for a quiet table I was told it would not be a problem. We were initially placed right next to a large a party which was extremely loud. We were moved to the center of the restaurant next to the bar when other tables, which were clearly more quiet, were available. It was still so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. A true disappointment, as we had done our research and chosen this restaurant assuming our request would be honored! Our server was great as was the food.

Candidly, I was teetering between a 3 and 4 for overall rating but opted for a 4 strictly because of the Buttera dish. I have been here about 5 times and I will say the service has not been consistent. At times the staff seems like they don't want to be there and seem to rush you/not really care about questions, etc - that has been a big turn off. There is a female bartender who is fabulous, however. As for the food, it's been a little inconsistent, as well. I've ordered the Cavatelli a couple of times and it's been better good one time and not so good the other. We also had a larger party and some ordered the same dish but you could tell some were sitting there for a while, likely waiting for the other dishes to be done. Not all looked to be the same freshness when they came out. Some of the dishes so seem a little overpriced for what you get, but the ambience of the restaurant and space is overall really nice! What I will say is - order the Buttera if that strikes you as something you may like. It's not necessarily something I would normally order per se, and I am SO GLAD I DID. It was so good I ordered some for take out a few days later! Add a little red pepper if you like a little bit of spice.

If you are looking for eye rolls & b*tch stares - this is your place! The blonde woman in white gave me the look like I smelled bad & the waiter was offended that we gave him a low 3 figure wine price range. What a bunch of d-bags. I will never go back & apparently unless you are a 30-something woman who wants to have an affair with the owner or prefer to pay $500 for your bottle of wine, you will be shunned and looked down upon. RIDICULOUS. Jokers.

This was my first experience at Toscana and I'm just not quite sure how I feel about it. We had a reservation for a large party at 7:45 to celebrate our friend's birthday. When we arrived the hostess informed us that our table would be ready shortly. Typically, this would not be an issue as we could grab a drink while we waited but there was not room for us to stand to do so. Instead, we were told to stand in the back room so that we did not "block the front of the restaurant because it stressed the manager out" which I thought was odd since it wasn't our fault our table wasn't ready. We finally were seated at 8:15. This was frustrating because with a reservation for every guest that doesn't show they will charge you $25 each. Our server was quick to take our drink orders and get us started. She was super friendly and helpful in us making decisions on what to order. Due to our wait, we were given complimentary appetizers and dessert which were delicious. The prosciutto and bruschetta were super fresh. For my entree I ordered the carbonara which was so good! The food definitely made up for the timing issue at the beginning of our visit. I would like to try this place again but hope that they can have the reservations figured out.

The service is amazing. The food came out fast and fresh. People are always waiting on you, but the menus were dirty. Operationally it's a 5 star but everything else fell flat for me. The food was decent. The ambience is pretty loud and I can appreciate the good service, but I wouldn't go back.

What a great find. The family feel of this restaurant goes beyond any other Italian restaurant we have experienced in Charlotte. When the owner joins in to help serve the tables and makes sure you are having a pleasant time, you feel special. The food was great, no pictures as I forgot to take them, it smelled and looked so good, we dove right in.

I realize there are possibly greater Italian fares served elsewhere, in many hot spots throughout town...BUT this ole place still holds the top spot for me, primarily because I love their patio dining, which is somewhat reminiscent of the European cafe scene. I'm also hopelessly addicted to their "Buttera" pasta dish. I just can't seem to stray away from it either...no matter how many times I've tried. Anyway, I chose to celebrate our 28th anniversary here...again, because of the romantic European cafe vibe...plus the weather was gorgeous! We started with their Fritto (AKA Calamari)...and the batter was PERFECT! I also love how they mixed in the Zucchini. For our entrees, I chose the "Buttera" (AGAIN), and my hubby chose "Penne", which came with these amazingly plump and juicy shrimp. As for our dessert, they treated us to a Tiramisu for our anniversary! Sweet!! I really enjoyed my Toasted Almond Martini as well...though I thought the 18 bucks pricing was a bit ridiculous. To be expected, but it seemed they've amped up the pricing on the menu (both the foods and the drinks) quite a bit. One thing that seemed to be missing was any overhead music with their near-perfect patio scene. Why, I wonder? It did help that we heard music being played next door. Maybe that's why?? In any case, we thoroughly enjoyed our foods, including the anniversary treat...so Thank You!!

Great food to leave you with a big smile on your face and a warm happy tummy. Service spot on and nice feel and kj

Recently had a chance to dine at this Italian restaurant. It was a company Christmas party so I got to see lots of different entrees. Since it was my first visit I wanted to taste the pasta & sauce. It was just delicious. Seriously delicious. The meatballs were so delicious it brought me back to my childhood memories of homemade. You can taste the difference! I did enjoy a bite of steak from a friend who sat beside me. The steak was so flavorful and tender . The food was just delicious. There really isn't any other way to describe this meal. The desserts were just incredible ! Tucked away in the speciality shoppes at South Park, I highly recommend you call and make reservations, cause I'm certain you'll need them ! The food was delicious the ambiance is warm and inviting and the wait staff are spot on fantastic! This place is amazing! Two thumbs way up!

Saturdays nights are to be avoid at this restaurant. Service hectic as super busy. Food came hot but a simple carbonara was lack of taste and purely salt if that's possible. I had better food in the past and somehow disappointed. $$$ is not really making the cut for me.

What is not to love about Toscana? Delicious Italian foods with impeccable service. I don't know why I don't come here more often. This time we were seated in the back room next to the fire and it was so cozy. I have to ask to be seated back here again next time.

Everything is excellent! We moved from CT... our favorite Italian in Charlotte, highly recommend!

Excellent service and wonderful Italian meal. Came here with my colleagues for dinner. They were extremely busy which was a great sign. We got one of each appetizer and were all delicious. I ended up ordering the halibut special with crab meat and pasta. Halibut was perfectly seared and cooked. Looking around at empty plates everyone else liked it as well. Dessert wise the canolli was my favorite. Flavorful but not too overtly sweet. Awesome little Italian gem here in Charlotte.

We started off the night with French Martinis & an antipasto board! It was the real deal. Delicious spreads of meats. The ambiance of this place is really incredible. As soon as we walk in, we see the beautiful decor throughout the restaurant. We were seated at a two top near the window. I am hard of hearing, it was a little loud with a full restaurant in close quarters, but the food made it well worth it!! I ordered the tubular pasta! I absolutely loved the creamy tomato sauce it came with, I can closely relate it to a vodka sauce! It was fantastic. My boyfriend ordered the penne with jumbo shrimp with white sauce! The shrimp were in fact very JUMBO & JUICY! 10/10. The sauce was perfect. It was not too rich like an Alfredo, but the perfect consistency! This was our first time dining & definitely will not be our last!

Ugh, I want to give this place 5 stars but there were things that happen that just were not professional, the waitress we had, just the friendliest and well meaning but overly so, the manager/owner, training staff right next to our table? Do it before or after the shift not during dining hours. The food is so heavy it just laid their for days and the wife's Ravioli just so darn salty and it must be an Italian restaurant thing to always make them salty, this is the 3rd establishment in town that just does not know how to cook them. The Dessert was wonderful, and like I said the waitress was good but.... We are still looking for that perfect Italian in town cause this is not it. They really need to revisit and modernize their menu. Little things that can be fixed, for sure and as you know I am 3 strikes and your out, so we will come back sometime to re-eval.

Great small hidden italian resturant in south park. Lots of food options. Quick service. Outdoor seating as well. Wide wine selection and bar.

I've been here one time before, and the food was decent. I ordered the Paloma tonight which was delectable. I then ordered the linguini with white clams. I wasnt offered any parmesan or pepper like the other tables and the clams were very sandy and the pasta was extremely al dente. I feel like because I was by myself nobody came to check on me. Kind of a disappointing experience....

The pasta was amazing and obviously made in house and the sauces were fresh, light and delicious. I enjoyed the wine recommendation too. We really enjoyed our meal.

After seeing such high ratings for this restaurant, we decided to give it a try. The only good part of the visit would have to be the Cabernet that I ordered - as well as the company of my two friends. The scallops that I ordered seemed...off. I couldn't put my finger on it at that particular moment in time, but later found myself with what seemed to be food poisoning. The scallops were not hot or seared; rather, slightly rubbery and a tad soggy. I don't consume scallops regularly, but I've never encountered a consistency that matched how they were during my meal. One of my friends makes homemade from-scratch pasta and was not impressed with the quality of his food. He is a connoisseur of all things italian and is part of the reason why we went here...but he didn't even finish his pasta bolognese. My other friend - although she didn't complain or make comments - barely touched her dish...and declined the offer to take it home in a carry out container. Unusual. I have not consulted with her to determine why, but I am assuming that she was not content with her meal, either. The restaurant reeked of Fabuloso cleaning solution. Even my clothes smelled of it after I returned home. My tiramisu was sub par. I've eaten better at Olive Garden. Also, I believe that my cappuccino was instant and not even freshly brewed. It did not meet my expectations whatsoever. Also, our waiter had extremely long pinky fingernails...although I cannot say for certain, rumors have it that those are traditionally utilized for drug use. I could be dead wrong, but his appearance certainly fit the stereotype. Overall, I would rather eat at a chain Italian restaurant, such as Olive Garden or Maggiano's. At least I've never gotten sick from either and know what to expect from them. The owner is allegedly Italian. Really? And why such high ratings? Perhaps my expectations were too high...

Went here for dinner. We were immediately seated and given potato chips and bread. We were constantly checked on by our waiter. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor had heaters and fans. The food was amazing. I got the steak and it was so good. Dessert was also amazing. I got the chocolate cake. I recommend.

We had a private party in the back room last week for my husband and everything was perfect! Service was on par and quick, food was so good, and we really enjoyed the appetizers that were recommended by the manager. Thank you Toscana!

The bruschetta and the calamari was delicious. I had the seafood linguini. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I could eat it all and my husband happily finished my leftovers. I shall be returning with him. The flavors and the sauce was delicious!!

First time visiting and it was amazing. We wanted to locate a nice place near the hotel since we were doing a short out-of-town because we sisn't get to go for our anny the week before. Ambiance, service, & food was all on point. I had the Cavatelli and at first was like---this is tiny. It was sooo good. Rich sauce, amazing meatballs. I almost couldn't finish it...almost. The desserts were devine. I had the Crème Brulée...nothing like that carmelized sugar top.

Outstanding Italian restaurant tucked away in the SouthPark area. Quite pricy, but excellent food. Classy without being pretentious. Very good service, friendly staff, and overall a good experience. Will definitely be back.

Love this place. Amazing food, service and quality. One of the better Italian spots in all of Charlotte.

Yummy! Just landed and was hungry. The location is conveniently located behind the hotel in a 'higher end' mall. The atmosphere was more fine dining than casual but it had a full bar which the bartender attended to me. She was very attentive and a good conversationalist. I started my meal with a drink from the full bar and was given breath with a bean and olive oil dip. I have never eaten anything like it but it was yummy. I finished the whole starter. As for the entree, I the got Mare which is my favorite Italian dish. The dish did not disappoint. It was full of seafood, half lobster, clam, muscles, shrimp, calamari, and plenty of scallops. You get a choice of red or white wine sauce. I chose red. Once of the best Mare I had. Highly recommend.

When I first moved to Charlotte's and pre-pandemic, this was my favorite Italian restaurant. But my recent visit has caused me to pause. First, our server lacked personality. He approached the table and looked at us as if we knew what he was going to ask us. The drinks (old fashion and Moscow mule) were the worst we've had. I had the halibut and risotto with crab. The water had more flavor. My husband had the lamb and risotto and it was ok. The bread puddling was good, but was for a serving of one. Note: Bricktops which is within eyesight of Toscana has the best bread pudding - and a better overall experience.

I'm extremely picky when it comes to Italian, but this is the place to be. I tried two different dishes on the featured menu and was not disappointed by either. They were phenomenal, I didn't even get the chance to take a picture of them before chomping down. It was a nice vibe with eccentric flooring near booths and blown glass lighting fixtures. It had a nice energy, but the staff was not the most friendly. At the same time, this meant I was not questioned every 15 minutes. I am already planning on going back.

Worst restaurant setup ever. To even find the entrance you'd have to loop around the front where there is outside seating. Once you walk through all the commotion and through the front doors, you will see how bad the setup of the restaurant is. The front door is the only way in and out and it's always busy there due to the waiters and customers going in and out. Really poor setup. Dined inside on a Wednesday evening. Would say it was good/steady business evening for them. Not super crowded but not empty that's for sure. Outside seating was full. Food - 6.5/10. Nothing to rave about. Average at best. None of the food was hot. Not a steam in sight. Atmosphere- 6/10. Felt dated and the chaos at the front door makes everything very loud. My kid's iPad was on loud and was drowned out. And this place is NOT. Kid friendly. Was not asked at any point if we needed a high chair - that doesn't really matter though. Price- expensive for what you get. Would say 25% overpri Service- 2/10. This was the worst part. They must have not had anyone waiting on our table as the whole time we were unsure who our waiter/waitress was. They brought out the wrong dish and when they came and told us (someone from the back) we had already started on it. They then grab it and take it to the back. They should've informed us and left it at the table as it had already been touched. We still had a fork in hand when they grabbed it off our table. They did bring out the correct dish a few moments later though. They get a 2 due to the gentleman who came and asked if we needed anything. He was kind at least. Safe to say won't be going back. In a nice area of Charlotte but they have a lot to work on.

We visited for the first time to celebrate a special date night. Upon arrival to the shopping plaza, follow through the walkway past DryBar and you'll find Toscana nestled in the courtyard. It's close and intimate inside, although a little noisy when full. Our reservation was for 6:15 which seemed to be the start of their dinner rush as it quickly filled up around us. The food was delicious from start to finish and I did take a star off because the service was not as superior as I expected given the ambiance and price point. It took a while for someone to come over after we were seated and our eventual waiter very well may have been the manager. However, once we did order, our food came out quickly. We enjoyed the Fritto and split a Caesar salad to start, both were delicious. For entree, my husband enjoyed one of the specials that was Pasta Digorno that had very large shrimp and Italian sausage. I enjoyed the Tagliatelle. Both were in a light red sauce and perfect balance of pasta, sauce, and accompaniments. We finished off our meal with both the tiramisu and crème brûlée. Highly highly recommend the food if you're looking for a special place to celebrate or enjoy a romantic evening.

This place has the feel you are stepping into a little part of Tuscany, or Italy. The decor is so quaint and beautiful. I really feel like I am somewhere beautiful and amazing. I was greeted immediately and sat by very friendly and welcoming staff. I love the attention to detail that is here and goes into the service. It really is a great flow and I never went with out anything. I ordered a cup of potato soup to start and it was so delicious. The bacon top really gave the soup a hint of salt, just perfect to the tastebuds. The carbonara was it on the menu, but upon request they were happy to make it. Oh my gosh it was exactly what I needed. Very flavorful and comforting and just was I wanted. These times are so different and everything is operating different. The food experience here is worth it! All the staff wears masks and social distancing is enforced. This makes the enjoyment of the food stress free. They also do private dining, so I will need to get information on that for sure. I do plan to be back often.

I came here for a company dinner. I had the filet and it was delicious. I have not had as good a steak in a long time. The 3 star rating is for the service. We were long for SO unnecessarily long. From the time we walked in to getting an order in to receiving the check, it was pretty much a miserable waiting game. It was a weeknight and they honestly weren't that busy. We had more than one server hopping around to help us and it was confusing. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food, however. The bread was also good, but took forever to get refilled. Although I did enjoy my food, I don't know if I would come back due to the wait and the service. It was really not worth the frustration. There are other places with good food that you can get in and out of without the trouble.

Top notch. Service, food, cleanliness and elegance. Can't wait for it to be warm enough for the courtyard sipping aperols and imaging a warm Italian street cafe. One of the most delicious meals I've had in a minute. Order the Mare! Everything was delicious.

Updating my review from 3 stars to 4! Second experience with a different waitress was a lot better :) she was kind, attentive and the food was delicious and timely as well.

Had a phenomenal lasagna and the appetizer was delicious. My companion had an awesome frute del mare pasta and salad that we shared. Highly recommend.

It has been years since I have been to Toscana, but after reviewing the 2017 Restaurant Week menu, I knew it was time to return. Needless to say Toscana did not disappoint and again deserved 4 stars...why not 5? Unfortunately we had a new waitress and service/amount of time in between courses and are bill definitely could have been better. With that said, let me tell you about the restaurant and food. Toscana is a beautiful restaurant with attention to quality and service! We had 7:00 reservations and were seated immediately. The restaurant and bar were packed, which is always a good sign! As I mentioned above this dinner was during the 2017 Summer Restaurant Week so we had a limited, but a unique menu for this event. Note: Toscana does allow customers to order from the full menu as well if you are not interested in the Restaurant Week options. Several restaurants do not offer this. We started with the mussels and mista and panzanella salads. I loved the Panzanella, fresh tomatoes and cucumber with a light dressing and basil was my favorite. Others loved the mussels. For the entrees, most stuck with the Risotto of the day, a garlic risotto with lobster, shrimp and fresh peas, it was amazing. I had the Parmesan Crusted Halibut, the fish special of the day, which might have been one of the best cooked fish I have ever had. The entrees truly did not disappoint. And, finally we ended the evening with Tiramisu, Cheesecake and a Chocolate Torte, all delicious as well. After this experience I will not go as long as I did before returning to Toscana. I actually want to go back tonight and order from the regular menu, everything was that good!

I am giving this restaurant a one star review because of the long wait times, terrible food with high prices, and racism we felt. Wait times: For such long wait times, this restaurant is not worth it. My family and I spent an hour at the bar waiting for a table, just to end up having to wait another hour for food. By the time the food came, we were famished. Food & Prices: Coming into the restaurant, the food prices seemed insane. We assumed that the high level of crowd and high prices would mean the food was high quality-- and boy, were we wrong. First off, the appetizers came with the meal, instead of staggering the wait. One of the appetizers we ordered, Crispy Potatoes with Rosemary, which sounded amazing on the menu, looked something out of McDonalds. For $9, one would expect some sort of seasoning or dip, rather than fried potatoes thrown on a plate. The other appetizers we ordered, asparagus and bruschetta, were average but definitely not fulfilling the high price. Next, the entrees. Practically just boiled pasta and a couple of veggies, the pastas were below the standard quality we would expect for pasta at a restaurant. Don't bother with the expensive $25+ entrees, as you will be severely disappointed. Racism: Safe to say, IF YOU ARE BROWN DO NOT GO. My family and I were treated terribly the entire time. We assumed that it was bad service in general, but it was just us. Looking around, everyone else was treated much better than us. When we complained about the potato's, our waitress practically scoffed at us and said "What? You want me to take it back?", with such terrible attitude. We were taken aback, and didn't send the food back. Throughout the night, we had to practically break our backs to get a waiter's attention while other tables had waiters checking in on them every 10 minutes. On top of that, at the end of the night, we asked for to-go boxes and they gave us the boxes and a grocery bag. Now, we didn't think much of this, until we noticed an older white couple also asking for to-go bags. When they asked, the waiter took their plates and packaged the to-go bag in a nice white paper bag for them. Interesting that we were treated so differently when both parties are paying customers. Overall, it's safe to say we will never be coming back to this place again. Please do yourself a favor and do not waste your time and money for terrible food and service.

Food was awesome and service fantastic The Wait staff super professional Would definitely go back !

This has been one of our favorite Charlotte restaurants for years! The food is consistently great - delicious and high quality. We also love the beans that come with the bread. The ambiance is inviting and comfortable. The staff is always very accommodating. It does get busy so a reservation is recommended, although you can occasionally find an open table or sit at the bar!

We had such a wonderful meal and experience at Toscana - I really look forward to returning! I was with a group of 7 people and we started at the bar for drinks and they served homemade chips. These chips were great! Light, crispy and not at all oily. Once our entire party was there, we were seated in a backroom which was private and allowed us to enjoy our evening together. Everyone ordered drinks (with the exception of me ... I'm pregnant!) Fresh italian bread and a white bean tapenade were brought to the table. Our waitress was so kind and kept drinks flowing all night. She was really patient going over the specials and gave us plenty of time to pour over the menu to decide what to order. Everyone split appetizers, we ordered the following: -Calamari (large) -Bruschetta -Carpaccio (can't comment, but the table seemed to enjoy it) -Proscuitto e Burrata (again, couldn't eat this either, but it looked amazing) The calamari was light, not at all oily and so fresh! The bruschetta was fresh and flavorful. Everything was presented beautifully. The waitress let us know that we could choose any two of their pastas as well as a meal if we couldn't make a choice on just one. I had already decided I would be getting pasta because when it is homemade it is my favorite. I ordered the ravioli and the buttera. Unfortunately, I wasn't in love with the ravioli - I thought the filling was a little granular. But the buttera- mmm - it was fantastic! So creamy and the Italian sausage was cooked to perfection. For dessert - espressos and aperitifs were had around the table over dessert. At this point I was so full, but I managed to take a bite of the chocolate torte. It was very creamy and almost mousse like. I look forward to many wonderful meals here in the future!

Authentic quality Italian in Charlotte which is rare and hard to find. A bit on the expensive side but I think that's what inflation has done to dining in America!

The restaurants is very nice. The staff were great and attentive. The manager personally catered to us. His name was Chafik El Maghri. He made us feel warm and welcomed. He helped us choice the best dishes. The food was so yummy. We went for restaurants week and to celebrate my girlfriends bday. I would recommend this place to friends and family. Thank you for excellent service.

good food, service at bar was quick and wine selection was ok. a little pricey for drinks but overall was a good meal.

Is it possible that I could have an even BETTER experience than my last 5 star review for this place ? Why, yes I can ! We arrived for our girl's night out on a Thursday night. No sassy hostess in sight, so we're off to a good start :) We started off with the lovely, complimentary white beans and bread. We all got the butternut squash soup with goat cheese sprinkled on top as our starter. The way the goat cheese added a rich dollop of creaminess was really special and tasty. The cheese just melted in your mouth with each bite and was really yummy. Next I had the Mare (linguine with scallops, lobster, shrimp, mussels and clams in red sauce). O.M.G ! You MUST get this ! It was to.die.for. I had remembered to tell them to cook the pasta further than al dente this time and I really, really enjoyed it. The other gals got the ravioli, gnocchi, and branzino. Everyone liked their meal. Next we all got one of their housemade desserts and we each tried each other's dessert. I got the meringue puffs with strawberry and blackberries with housemade whipped cream and strawberry reduction. It was light, crunchy, and sooooo very good. 2 ladies got the chocolate mousse torte with ganache. This was so dense and rich, they couldn't finish it. One got the cheesecake. It had a slight lemon flavor and was less sweet, which I really liked. We had excellent service by the manager of the restaurant. We really enjoyed our meal and when I got home, I told my husband we have to go back again soon to get that Mare for dinner and try another one of their desserts !

weekend night was crowded and loud. Osso Bucco pretty good. Overall prices out of control. Makes you believe there is a shortage of everything. $25 corking fee, totally mental. Won't go back.

Great service. Best filet I have been served in Charlotte. Atmosphere reminded me of Rome.

Fantastic Italian experience, a bit on the expensive side, $60-65 for the most affordable bottle of wine. Service staff was very quick and polite. Really appreciated the free desert for my partner and I's anniversary.

Best Bronzini topped with crab and avocado -sat outside by the pan fountain and enjoyed the sun, good wine and great company. Started out with crusty bread and white bean olive oil spread, then followed up with Caprese salad made with fresh mozzarella. My husband had the capellini which was awesome and freshly made. Hard to get in here for dinner-lunch was a perfect substitute. Upscale/causal dress, adequate parking, $$$.

Yet another unfortunate experience at Toscana. Really unsure if I will return to what used to be one of my favorite spots for high-end Italian food and dining experiences in Charlotte. About 3+weeks ago, I went in person to make reservations for a special birthday celebration, asking that our reservation be for a table in the back room so it would be quieter. Upon arriving for dinner recently, we were taken to a table in the middle of the restaurant near the very noisy bar area. I mentioned that we had requested a table in the back room and the hostess indicated that a family with young children had come in for dinner and asked to be seated there so their children could run around and be noisy while the parents ate dinner. The hostess indicated that she would be happy to seat us in the back room, but upon walking back there, it was what the hostess indicated. Unbelievable that parents would do that at a high end restaurant like Toscana, but even more unbelievable that Toscana would allow that - including basically "closing" off the back room from other guests who could have enjoyed a nice evening in a less than noisy bar atmosphere. Service (waiter was Ryan) was solid, but the food (albeit the prices are on the higher end) the quality is in no way reflective of the price point. One last point, it felt as if we were being rushed throughout the dinner - as soon as you took the last bite of your food on your plate (and often while food was still on your plate), servers (who seemed to be hovering over our table) would ask (or simply do so without even asking) to remove your plate, thus giving the feeling of constantly being rushed through the meal. One of the things I truly enjoyed about dining in Italy, was the relaxing meals that would last several hours. So although Toscana is trying to give the feeling of dining in Italy, the experience of a relaxing meal, the quality of the Italian food and so much more is clearly missing the mark. Such a shame that Toscana has declined in its past status of a great Italian dining experience and that the Conte Group has let Toscana drop to this level.

Toscana is absolutey one of Charlotte's finest. My wife and I are very particular about most things, especially restaurants. Ambiance and excellent food is always our prerequisite for an evening out. Toscana is always consistant and always exceeds our expectations. We have been to Italy many times, and being at Toscana allows us to feel like we are back in Italy. Everything is authentic, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. The staff is well trained, the drinks and food come at perfect times, and always warm and cooked perfectly. The Manager Mr. Chafik El Maghri is the best. He knows who we are, knows what we like, and always spends time at our table sharing his friendship and desires to make sure our evening is everything we expect and want. I have referred to many others Toscana, and 100% of the time they respond with "thumbs up, way up".... Last night's dinner at Toscana was as usual, OUTSTANDING!! Glenn Laiken