Tuscany Gardens Candolim

A good Italian spot in Candolim with a pleasant, slightly unexpected setting. The restaurant sits right in the middle of a busy street, yet feels calm thanks to the surrounding trees, which gives it a nice, relaxed vibe. The food was good overall, though not the best Italian I’ve had. The Tuscan sun pizza was decent but felt a little dry. However, the Caprese salad was a solid 10/10 — fresh, perfectly balanced, with juicy tomatoes, soft mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a light drizzle that brought everything together beautifully. Overall, a nice place for Italian food if you’re around the area, especially for the ambience and fresh starters.

This restaurant has a nice ambience, but is subjected to a lot of road noise and dust. A concrete mixer was churning right across the street, when we arrived for lunch and we opted to sit inside, which is a bit dark and dimly lit. Our waiter did his job, but was unenthusiastic, didn’t smile and when we walked in, he just stared at us. We had to ask him if they were open. I had to point out the vegan item he missed on the menu. Though it came quickly, the food was not seasoned well and lacked balance in flavor. Portions are very small. We asked for additional rocket and chili oil so we could season the food ourselves. It’s nice that they have a four vegan options on their menu including a decent sized vegan margarita pizza. We added mushrooms to it and it was thin and crispy. The sauce base could be better. As one of the only Italian places in the area with an extensive menu, there’s lots of potential.

The food here was genuinely good and well-prepared, and from a purely culinary point of view, the restaurant delivers. However, the service experience was disappointing. During my visit, I noticed a clear difference in how staff treated foreign (especially white) customers versus Indian customers. Foreigners were warmly welcomed, escorted to their tables, and clearly prioritised. In contrast, Indian guests even those who were quiet, respectful, and not causing any disturbance did not receive the same level of attention or warmth. At times, it felt like Indian customers were an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. Because of this uneven treatment, the overall service felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. Good food alone cannot make up for a service experience where customers feel judged or deprioritised based on who they are.

Amongst the many restaurants which pretty much serve the same food, Tuscany garden stands quietly serving authentic Italian food in a very pleasant setting. Had Ravioli Con Ricotta which was delicious… a perfect meal to say… the garlic poi needed a little extra flavour but it wasn’t bad at all. Will happily come back again for a meal. The place is not loud like most Candolim restaurants. It had mellow music and the setting is peaceful. They also have a good range of wines.. service is super nice. 👌

Stopped by Tuscany Gardens in Candolim and tried their tiramisu absolutely heavenly. It was extremely soft, perfectly balanced, and not overly moist. The flavors came together beautifully, making every bite delicious. Definitely a must-try if you’re visiting Candolim!

Nice place to eat, food was spot on, staff very attentive, polite and efficient. We were there early and it filled up over the course of the evening, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. We had two starters and a pizza between us, the portions were very generous. The dessert menu was superb too. Fair prices as well, enjoyed it. Thank-you to the team!

Italian style and flavour pizza available I tried Tuscan pizza which was good in taste, chicken lasagna was ok not so good. Ambience is good Parking area not available. Need to park on road. Prices are high as it is authentic Italian style pizza. You can try it once!!

Tuscany Gardens is a lovely Italian restaurant with a calm and pleasant vibe. The food was delicious, with a perfect blend of Italian flavors and Indian spices. The staff were polite, and the service was quick. The best part is that the rates were quite reasonable for such tasty food. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy a cozy and flavorful meal.