Insider Pages Reviews for Cantina Toscana

5 Stars: Legendary customer service and food (by floyd c.)

floyd c. — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:42:00 GMT

The chef, Francesco is magnificent. The servers, Jayme and Adam are awesome. The atmosphere is inviting. The food is superb. The ambiance is soothing. My spouse and I now have not only a favorite new restaurant but one we can rave about to our countless friends who come to visit weekly. A job well done by the owners and staff. It is clearly a major asset to the Sarasota lunch and dinner scene.Carole and Floyd Caldwell

4 Stars: Back for more (by John B.)

John B. — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:59:00 GMT

My wife and I first experienced thier $10.00 lunch....not expecting much for $10, we were supprised not only at the portions, but at the flavor of the food.

Dinner the next week was just as nice. Wine is not expensive, but the owner has selected a good variety...Wine at $39 per bottle is just as good as some of the wines we buy at $60+. Dinner experience was outstanding, not only the service, but once again the food.

Get there soon before you have to wait in line. I think this place will be busy.

5 Stars: Excellent food and service (by andrew p.)

andrew p. — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:13:00 GMT

Everything was just perfect . Food is great, service was amazing . I loved it . I have been travelling to Italy often and this experience was just like being in Italy . Thank you Francesco

5 Stars: I will be back!!! (by Linda R.)

Linda R. — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:27:00 GMT

I just had the most lovely dining experience since years! I just came back from my trip to Tuscany and had high hopes for this restaurant... Well, let's say, that all my expectations were met and more!!! Me and my husband shared carpaccio as an appetizer and it was prepared just like in Florence, Italy! Simple, yet tasty, on the bed of fresh arugula salad. We continued with day's special, Vitello al Marsala (veal in Marsala wine sauce) and server's recommendation: tagliatelle with pesto. Food was outstanding... I almost licked my plate! Loved the whole pine nuts on the pesto sauce! We finished our meal with espresso and cappuccino and again, it was just perfect! They use real italian Lavazza coffee there, and it tasted just like in Italy!

Let me just add, that service was very friendly and competent, and decor beautifully designed!

Well... I know where to bring my sweetheart for next Valentine's Day for dinner!!!

5 Stars: Like Italy (by Lorenzo M.)

Lorenzo M. — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:33:00 GMT

I am Italian and was in Sarasota for business . My lawyer told me to try this new place ... I was excited . Everything was just perfect ... like if I had a dinner in my hometown in Tuscany . Congratulations to the staff of Cantina Toscana . Lorenzo