La Cantina Toscana
(212) 754-5454
1109 1st Ave
New York,
NY
10021
40.7608
-73.9612
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-3:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm
Sat-Sun 5pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$$
What People Are Saying About La Cantina Toscana
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
In Short
A cloth banner bearing the Italian name for Florence proudly declares the chef's origins at this narrow brick-lined restaurant. White tablecloths and glass sconces keep the neighborhood's moneyed crowd feeling pampered, while vintage photos and maps of Tuscany engender an earthier ambience. In addition to classics such as lasagne made with bechamel and spaghetti with clams, there is also an extensive game menu. Everything is made on-site, from a starter of venison carpaccio to the tiramisu at meal's end.
User Reviews
willnotbeshown
November 30, 2008
The food is way overpriced based on both its quality and quantity. The service is bad. It may have been good at one time, but not when I went. Skip it.
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jcisrhiannon
May 19, 2008
Delicious homemade pastas, a menu heavy on wild game, baby eels, and under-offered meats like pheasant and dishes like panzanella. I had a delicious homemade papardelle with porcini mushrooms that was perfectly seasoned with soft, meaty, earthy tasty mushrooms. The atmosphere is not elegant, but the restaurant is cute and simple. The focus is on the food, and even on a quiet Monday night, I could tell that the attentiveness to detail had not flagged. I highly recommend this restaurant. It is a sleeper.
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orrinlevine
November 21, 2006
We ate here two weeks ago and had an amazing meal. There was a problem with our reservation, but the owner gave us a free bottle of wine which we were able to choose from the wine list. We all had the wild game tasting menu which was absolutely delicious, and very reasonable priced considering the quality of the food. The waiter had no problem allowing us to substitute a pasta dish off of the regular menu in place of one on the tasting menu. Whoever wrote the negative review must have no clue what they are talking about or had a very unusual experience. Four of us went to dinner and all four left completely sated and very happy that we discovered the restaurant. My girlfriend and I are going back this Friday and plan on making this our regular neighborhood restaurant. If you want delicious authentic Tuscan food, you'll have a hard time beating La Cantina Toscana.
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Prix Fixe Menu:
A four-course tasting menu is available for $39.95, while the six-course menu runs $49.95.
What to Drink:
Regional Italian wines make up the more than 200-strong bottle list, which has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Food Delivery, Prix Fixe Menu
