22 Main St W, Grimsby, ON L3M 1R4, Canada
Casa Toscana Fine Foods & Cucina is Niagara's most unique eatery and fine food Store in the Region. Providing Authentic Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil from our farms in Tuscany, and original DOP and IGP products from Italy. From the finest extra-virgin Olive Oil's to the traditional balsamic vinegar, Italian cheeses and gourmet foods. Selecting from only the very best of what their homeland has to offer and of which it is famous for worldwide (they opened the first Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Bar in Canada). Today Casa Toscana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bar and Cheese Store is a foodies paradise well known in the Niagara Region and, offering just the best gourmet products imported directly from Italy.
This is a hidden gem. Quality home style Italian food. Best to try without leaving to Italy. Great experience. Will go back
This restaurant came to me as a recommendation from a an employee at 13th Street Winery. I am so thankful for the recommendation because this place was amazing! All the flavours transported me back to my childhood and my Nonna's cooking. Service was great, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. I am definitely bringing my family back!
This was our second visit. We had a great experience the first time and an equally good one this time. Our server, Nick, although a little newer, was excellent. He was polite, attentive, but not overbearing. We started with a terrific hickory, radicchio salad to share. My wife had a special, chicken scallopinni with a nice sauce and fresh garden vegetables. I had the pasta con vongole. My main was a tiny bit bland but the pasta was cooked perfectly. Desert was a great tiramisu. A big thank you again for a great experience and Nick was great!
Wonderful date night out! So authentic and delicious. Julie was our server she was so kind and went above and beyond to make our date night special!!
Wow! What else is there to say. The food is incredible, the owner is a sweetheart, the service is unbeatable! Vanessa was our server and she was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant. We’ll be back very soon! Do not miss this spot if you’re in the area.
Our sons took us out for dinner to their favourite restaurant, Casa Toscana. I can clearly see why they love it. This small, quaint restaurant located in the heart of Grimsby is well worth the visit. Along with the complimentary bread, we began with the mussels and Alici Marinate - white sardines. Give it a try, great fresh flavour. Our wine was a couple of bottles that you can’t find in Canada, one from Sicily and one from Tuscany… both amazing. Add to this an Aperol Spritzer, my favourite. Our mains were all different and all great in their own way. From branzino to zozzona to a wonderful Aglia, Olio e Pepperoncino. When you go, take the liberty to explore…and orders from the specials too. We finished off with specialty desserts and a couple espressos. We will be back as I want to try some other dishes that caught my eye…
Had a wonderful night out at this Italian restaurant. The carbonara pasta and spaghetti with meatballs were both delicious. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff, and the atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. Overall, a nice dining experience.
Great spot in the summer, awesome patio szn feels and atmosphere. Great spot for fresh and delicious pasta! Our server was so kind too! They have rotating specials as well. We ordered the tuna carpaccio, mussels to start with. You cannot go wrong with the pastas, can also ask for a side of meatballs. And the desserts! Finished off with tiramisu and the lemon olive oil cake plus they have gelato, and of course cappuccino.
We shared an amazing meal at Casa Toscana, Christian was our server and he is fantastic! Thanks for the great recommendations! Go for the ragu - simply outstanding!
Such a delicious meal.
We had lunch here. Very nice. Authentic. Great for going to Niagara region. Might be top 10 Italian restaurant in Ontario. Bottegs is store adjacent. 6 oz is wine serving. They do foodie tours of Amalfi, Tuscany and Sicily. Great location. Great staff. Food : 4/5
So delicious! Great atmosphere! Vegetarian options: Lots of options ! Food : 5/5 |
We love this place! The food is so good. We always leave feeling so satisfied. We only wish we lived closer. We live in London, Ontario and always come here when were in the area (about a half dozen times now). Thanks for a great meal!
Julie was an amazing server! And the food was the best Italian I have had since being to Italy!
Highly recommend this adorable little gem! Our server Julie was stellar. I havent eaten out and enjoyed it this much in years. The menu was creative and unexpected. I could eat here everyday and never be bored.
Oh my goodness what a gem of a restaurant. I have lived in Grimsby for 8 years and just discovered this place. Kicking myself for not finding it sooner. The food was amazing as was the service and the ambiance. Our sever Julie was great. She answered all our menu questions and was attentive but not overly so. Our party of 3 each ordered a different meal. We chose the risotto w parmesan, mozzarella, and truffles, the pasta and braised beef, and the ricotta ravioli - all were mouth wateringly delicious. Very much looking forward to returning and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic meal.
Our server Julie was awesome! Great service and even better food!
Amazing little place in the heart of downtown grimsby. Very authentic Italian cuisine, with exceptionally knowledgeable staff. Barbara was extremely sweet and patient and knew so much about the menu. Amazing selections of food and a very intimate atmosphere . Will definitely be back again
Had a wonderful experience. Food was exceptional. Our waitress Kristine was amazing and will definitely be back for another.
I recently dined at Casa Toscana and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. My food arrived lukewarm, which was quite unappetizing. The wait staff seemed indifferent and did not offer any apologies for the oversight. It feels like the restaurant lacks attention to detail and genuine concern for customer satisfaction. I hope they can improve, as the atmosphere has potential.
Food was amazing will definitely go again
Luca is such a great host. The Zozzona pasta and the tiramisu were out of this world.
Excellent, authentic homemade Italian cuisine. Friendly, family-friendly service. Everything we had was delicious. Don t miss the tiramisu.
Great food and service in an absolute wonderful atmosphere.
The homemade pasta was incredible! I highly recommend this restaurant .great Italian menu and service with a smile! Parking: Plenty of free parking in the back.
Excellent atmosphere. Delicious food and friendly staff. We will be back again!
Celebrated my friends birthday here. Food was absolutely amazing. Service from Julie was absolutely on point.
Julie was amazing so accommodating and has the best experience with all our best friends !! Kid-friendliness: So kind to everyone
The food is the best Italian outside of Italy! And I travel there every year. This place is special because of Luca and Roseanna because it feels like they are inviting you into their home.
Really good food very authentic Devin!! Made us feel like we were in Italy Graziee Devin Food : 5/5
We visited to celebrate my wife s birthday. Food was amazing, service (by Julie) was excellent. Will definitely return for other special occasions.
Parking: Awesome resturant highy recommended great service Food
Once again an awesome meal!!
Dietary restrictions: Accommodated peanut allergy well Food
5 stars isnt enough! This is a 10 star establishment!
Amazing Experience! Highly recommend! Absolutely delicious ! Will be back !!!
Julie & Barbara are the best! Great food and made us feel so welcome. Can t wait to come back - such a personal touch.
great dining experience! We were served by Julie who was an exceptional host.
This was a lovely dinner, food was great and our waiter Julie was an amazing and welcoming host. Would come again soon!
Simply exceptional!! Excellent quality dishes with an interesting variety of options including lovely Roman specialties (Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, etc). Felt like we were in the old country. Its that good. Upon discovering this place we came twice in one weekend. Once for lunch (the focaccia panini is to die for), and the other for dinner. Complimenti a chef Luca!! In addition our servers Barbara and Julie were fantastic!! We will be back every time we pass by on the QEW :)
This was I think the best pasta I have had! All fresh in house made...we sat on the front porch enjoyed the food, wine, and the atmosphere. I will be returning and bringing new people to enjoy!
Authentic and delicious Italian food. Crazy good. Service was a little slow, but incredibly friendly and engaging. Eat here.
Outstanding food and service! Parking: Out front Food : 5/5 |
Julie and Nadia were absolutely amazing. It was our first time here and we will definitely be coming back again and again. Food was amazing and fresh and loved the aesthetic of the place :) Dietary restrictions: Offer gluten free options.
My wife and I are repeat customers after cycling in the region. The atmosphere and food are ALWAYS superb. It s our go-to restaurant in the Grimsby area hands down. Our last visit was served by Devin and his knowledge of the menu coupled with his attentiveness made our dinner a wonderful experience. Highly recommend Casa Toscana!!!
Devon was absolutely amazing his knowledge of the food was bang on. Thank you for a great experience
Tried Casa Toscana for the first time for a private event, our server was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about every dish, and the food was absolutely incredible! A little taste of Italy in Ontario. A must try!
Excellent food and service.
Very lovely experience. Server was attentive and very thorough with the menu. The food was delicious, hot and fresh.
These were the best pasta I had in a long time; fresh and savoury! We enjoyed our meal on the patio with the farmer market and live music in the background. We are lucky to have Casa Toscana in Grimsby!
Great place for a nice dinner! Julie was great!
Excellent food and service from our server Julie! Great experience
Fabulous food, atmosphere and value for money. Wonderful service by Julie. A definite must when in Grimsby.
We had an incredible time at Casa Toscana- the food was delicious, lovely ambience and very nice server (Thank you, Julie!) We will be back.
Food was fantastic and Devin was an amazing server
Our server Devin was great! He was very friendly, helpful and had great knowledge on all of the menu items. The food was incredible and we can t wait to come back!
Food was amazing. Service was great. Parking: Parking behind the restaurant Food : 4/5 |
My husband and I brought friends to celebrate our anniversary. My husband had the scalloping Pollo. It was awful. Vegetables were tough and it was swimming i gravy. I didnt get the waitress bringing us a giant blackboard to. explain specials. It should be memorized or written on their notepads. Very disappointed I was recommended this place by a friend and wont be back. Also the tables are way to small to seat 4. We had to keep juggling our glasses and plates.Not a good experience for our anniversary
Julie and Devin were absolutely fantastic. Julie was an amazing waitress who definitely took care of us and helped us enjoy a fabulous night. Devin picked out the perfect wine for us - better than I could have described. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was perfect for what we were looking for. Very pleased would definitely come again.
Fresh food, great service & our server Julie was wonderful.
Came here for our 2nd marriage anniversary and it was wonderful! The food is quality and the service is great! Would 10/10 recommend!
Food was AMAZING!! HOSPITALITY WAS SUPERB! Definitely will come here again.
Unbelievable taste of Italy!! A definite 10 +. The entire menu is handmade on the premises. A wonderful dining experience with staff who takes pride in their food. And they should! Incredible food. Highly recommend!
Absolutely Amazing!! Amazing food and service!! Thank you Devon and Luca!! We will be back!!
Very warm and friendly. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Julie ROCKS!!! Thank you so much for the best evening for our book club friends! Everything was delicious
Julie was amazing. Beautiful food, service and atmosphere.
Never going here ever. Pasta sucked. Undercooked. Waste of money. Waiters were awesome tho
We went on a summer evening in July. It was a Friday evening and full of customers. Service was slow at first but perfect once taken care of. My wife had a pasta dish offered that week and not on the menu. The flavors didnt seem to blend very well. Dough with green peas and lamb sausages. I had the amatriciana pasta. Even better than several dishes I ate in Italy. Classic recipe prepared with great mastery. There were other classic Roman recipes. Perfect al dente pasta, precise flavors. Well done!! And a nice wine list too with local producers (including Leaning post)
Julie was amazing!
Julie was great! So kind and informative. Great food and fast service, highly recommend!
Food was very fresh and simple which is exactly what we were looking for. Julie was great serving us. We had a great time!
Julie was great we loved her!
Fantastic meal, fantastic service. Julie was an absolute gem and made our experience wonderful. Rigatoni was perfection.
First time here with 2 friends. Food is amazing. Great atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Delicious homemade everything but especially the pasta!!
Awesome staff, food and atmosphere. We ve been here multiple times and each time was nothing short of perfection. Added points for the little botegga next door, offering amazing wine selection and all things you need to elevate your home cooking experience. We will be returning customers
Best meal Ive had in a long time! Everything was delicious and the service was great.
I felt dejavus at this trattoria. I was back in Italy eating Nonnas pasta. Thank you! Marcello
Vegetarian options: The vegan pasta is delicious Food
Wonderful start to our long weekend here in Grimsby, Julie provided engaging, informed and friendly service. We ll be back!
Julie was such a delight! She was extremely personable and provided such great service
This experience has been amazing. We love coming here for dinner. Great service and relaxing. The food is amazing
My fiance and I absolutely love coming to Casa Toscana. As soon as you walk in you feel like you re in Italy. The service is always excellent and the food is incredible. Fresh ingredients and amazing dishes have us coming back all the time!
Julie was awesome!! Great meal!
Food is always excellent, love the atmosphere especially on the patio. Julie has been our server a couple of times now and she is fantastic. Try the zozzona.
Great food, pasta is always amazing here.
Excellent Italian dining in downtown Grimsby. Their menu offers a wide selection of mostly North Italian dishes, plus they offer daily specials. My favorite lunch is Casio E Pepe, a simple veg pasta dish with angel hair pasta, Pecarino Romana, and black pepper, paired with a good Niagara Reisling (they have a extensive wine list). Nice patio in the summer, Ive been here at least 5 times for lunch and dinner, and Ive never been disappointed. Updated August 2024, still excellent, really enjoyed the pasta with braised beef.
Julie was excellent ! She deserves a raise! She just made the whole experience lovely, the attention was on spot. Food was excellent and the music was great. Would definitely recommend and come back ! Food
Unbelievable patio in downtown Grimsby. They had a guitarist playing instrumental covers who was great. The service was outstanding and the food was impeccable!!
Vanessa was an awesome waitress. Food was amazing
First time and will definitely be returning! Julie our server went above and beyond making our experience extra special. Parking: Easy parking
Julie was a great server!
Kristina and Julie were very good. Great food and spectacular service.
From the moment we were seated until the bill . We had a brilliant experience. Our waitress Julie was excellent 10/10 service , friendly & very knowledgeable about the menu . Our food was 10/10 as always . This is by far our favourite restaurant in Grimsby. We love this place . We will keep bringing our family & friends here . Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarian , gluten free Absolutely delicious food , price is very reasonable too. Parking: Greet parking close to the restaurant
Our server Nick made us feel so welcome during our first visit to Casa Toscana. The food, service and experience was exceptional! We hope to be back very soon!
Couldnt be happier with our table service from Devon - he went above and beyond to make sure that we were well taken care of. The food was beyond what we were expecting - everything about it - presentation, quality, and taste - was top-notch! The atmosphere made our dining experience complete as it was warm, welcoming and nicely decorated.
Devin was our server and his menu knowledge was impressive. We had a wonderful meal here! Will definitely be coming back again.
was recommended to stop there on our way home to Kitchener. I honestly cannot wait to go back. Wonderful food great service by our waiter, Devon. Highly recommend taking the time to go Try this restaurant.
Nice relaxing surroundings! Great service from Nick! Food first class and tasty. We ll be back! Food : 4/5 |
Our first time here since moving to Grimsby, and we were extremely impressed. Our server Nick was extremely knowledgeable and kind to help my wife and I learn the menu and what our options were. The passion in this restaurant does not go unnoticed!
Lovely people and great homemade pasta
Devil n took great care of us. A delicious meal and a lovely spot!
A lot of it had to do with this being a perfect day to sit on the patio but food, drink, service and atmosphere all rose to the occasion. Parking: You ll find it
Had another great meal and Julie was a great server!
What a great dining experience. Julie out waitress was amazing. Parking: Street parking avaliable Food : 5/5 |
Julie was a great server!! Came for lunch but will definitely be back for dinner, the food was so delicious and fresh!
Our first time here as we are new to Grimsby. We were warmly welcomed by the owner and that was just the start of a wonderful evening. The food was fantastic and we will definitely be back. Dietary restrictions: My wife is celiac and it was nice to see that they offer gluten-free pasta as an option.
Very poor quality pasta ..no compensation and respect for diet restrictions.
Nice place and so delicious food!!
Food, drinks and service from Spencer were all fabulous! If I could buy a bag of the fried garlic chips that came on top of my cavatelli, I would!! Vegetarian options: There were many vegetarian options both on the menu (noted as such) and within the blackboard specials offered Dietary restrictions: Our server, Spencer, asked if we had any dietary restrictions and then highlighted which of the specials would fit mine which I really appreciated
We went to casa Toscana to celebrate a birthday. Not only was the food 10/10 but our server (Julie) was happy to take some photos for us as well as listen to our conversation about the birthday and bring us a desert for the birthday girl on the house. Also the bruschetta was the best we have ever had! Highly recommend!
Best ever authentic Italian food around the Lincoln area. Julie is an amazing server and made us feel welcome. Vegetarian options: gluten free chocolate cake
Had a wonderful family dinner with a warm welcome and delicious food. Julie was a lovely server and took great care of us.
Amazing food and the service was fantastic! Thank you Julie!
We loved it! We had an amazing experience. Everything from the atmosphere, to the food, to the service is top notch. Our server Julie was so lovely, and very attentive. We came to celebrate my Dads birthday, and he was so happy. He said he is going to be a regular :)
Food was amazing! Our server was Julie who was fantastic!
While the owner & staff are wonderful, the food here leaves a lot to be desired! We were part of a birthday celebration, and maybe because it was a set menu, it seemed theyd either forgotten to add, or trimmed all the heart out of the food - everything except the branzino (which was very well done) lacked flavor. I LOVE Italian food, but this was NOT good. The antipasto platter had oddly shaped measly pieces of cheese and lackluster meats - looked like something a teenager would put together, the pasta was very dry without a drop of the olive oil they keep raving about and no parmesan at all, the salad had no flavour, and the chicken piccata was dry, without any real sauce or seasonings, just a touch of lime. The staff were great about accommodating special needs, but the lack of any Italian flavor - no seasonings, olive oil, parmesan cheese, not even any salt on the table made for a lackluster meal. It is a very nice restaurant, with a big, pleasant patio. But, the food would not entice us to return. Would NOT go back.
Had a beautiful summers dinner here. It s not a fancy spot but the food is incredible and the staff are friendly. It s not cheap, comparable to Toronto pricing so it may not be for everyone. We split and appetizer, had a pasta entree each and one glad of wine.
I really really wanted to be able to write a positive review. I kept trying this restaurant hoping the poor food was just a one off. Unfortunately when youre a party of 9 and every single person is disappointed with their meal, that says something. Between the 9 of us, there were 6 different main entrees ordered. All were underwhelming with little to no flavour. Thats the nicest way I can put it. Im no chef and dont even consider myself a great cook and I could have made a better meal than what I ordered. We had relatives from out of country and took them here as they wanted Italian. For the high price of the meals, they were disappointed. The staff, on the other hand, are fantastic. Extremely professional, helpful and friendly. If this review was just based on the staff we encountered, it would be 5 star. The location is great and the patio is great. Theres such potential for this to be a great restaurant. However in the numerous times weve been, weve always been disappointed with the food.
Julie is amazing! Will keep coming back
Amazing service from Devin, lovely patio!
As always food was absolutely delicious. Our server Spencer was great. A must go! Parking: Parking is available behind restaurant at no cost.
I ve been a loyal customer of Casa Toscana s in Grimsby since they opened. I travel the country with work, and frequent many restaurants for business. Casa Toscana could be my favourite Italian restaurant in the Country. They have a great team, and food has always been consistently outstanding. Keep it up folks!
Best place for Italian food. Great customer services and friendly atmosphere. Vegetarian options: Nice vegetarian options Food : 5/5 |
Update Aug 9 2024: Had another birthday dinner, 65th milestone celebration (not mine lol) and as usual the food was excellent. Julie was our server and was very attentive, atmosphere is wonderful making us feel as if we were dining on the Italian seaside with music, lights and sunflowers. Will definitely return for dinner. Update May 7, 2022: went for my birthday with some friends and I had the veal, someone had the Carbonara, another the pasta with salmon. Everything was excellent from the appetizers, the main course and wine. Once the patio is set up will be visiting again soon for appetizers and wine on the patio. Wonderful restaurant serving fabulous authentic Italian food. One of the few businesses that have been able to pivot during this pandemic and provide outdoor dining all year long under their individual greenhouses so they could continue serving the community and loyal customers. Highly recommend trying dine in or take out.
We had an excellent summer evening out on the patio! Julie made our date night absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic, will definitely be back again!
Atmosphere was lovely and food was delicious ¨ would come back next time for desserts.
I came to Grimsby for the Subaru Women s triathlon, I wanted to eat pasta and found Casa Tuscana through a google search. Julie was our server, it was quick, authentic Italian and delicious. I highly recommend.
Great restaurant! Food and atmosphere are the best. Julie was our server and she was so attentive!
Outstanding, Spettacolo from the moment we were greeted! We are self proclaimed foodies, Italo-Canadians, bar raises high by our parents in terms of food and its preparation. Fresh pasta cooked to perfection, with fresh ingredients, herbs to taste so each shines . We had the featured Beef carpaccio with grilled seasonal peaches that melted in your mouth. We each had a feature pasta that left us wanting more! My Hugo Spritz spot on and my husband had the best Negroni, second only to the one he makes for himself. The manager/somolier so very knowledgeable in an unpretentious way. Complimenti a tutti. Ci torneremo Grazie Mille
First time. And first of many. We ve been to Italy several times and this is as close as it gets seriously.
Another fantastic evening on the patio. Doesn t get any better than this a special spot in the heart of Grimsby.
Great food and service! Everyone is so welcoming..Great atmosphere, loved the live music as well.
So lucky to have eaten here tonight as all tables were reserved. There was enough time to squeeze us in. We started with Carpaccio di Manzo an appetizer of thinly sliced tenderloin which was on a plate with dollops of ricotta and chunks of peaches and a sprinkling of Casa Toscana s liquid gold olive oil. My goodness if all I had was this dish I would have been happy. I had the Polipettine Della Nonna spaghetti and meatballs which was a mixture of meats and house made pasta. The flavor was amazing and I loved the noodle to meatball ratio. Hubby had the Pasta alla Genovese which was a slow braised meat. He had to have gluten free pasta but said it was good. It appeared to have a white wine sauce. We did have to ask for bread which was minor (he may have thought we didn t want it as hubby is celiac). I m glad I asked as the bread was so good, dipped in their awesome olive oil with a bit of balsamic. For me, the appetizer and bread stole the show as well as the Gelato dessert. Hubby had cafe mocha and I had pineapple. There was live music; an amazing classical guitarist and he was so good! There was a fountain near our table and a little bird hopping around drinking water making for a great ambiance out on the deck! Lastly, our waiter Devin was very good and attentive! Overall it was a great experience! Dietary restrictions: It is nice to have gluten free options. The pasta was penne and hubby said it tasted good!
Our server was Devon and he was wonderful. We enjoyed a bottle of red wine Pupillo- Baronessa di Canseria . It was a beautiful robust wine which went well with our spaghetti and meatballs. One of our dinner guests ordered the rabbit special. It was amazing. We ended off our meal with delicious house-made desserts. All round a fabulous night out at one of our favourite restaurants.
excellent waiter with great knowledge of everything! Best menu description I have ever had! I foegwt the gentleman s name but we were sitting on the patio wednesday Aug 7. Reservation was for three under Abhi!
A very enjoyable weekend lunch. Parking: Street parking was fine. Kid-friendliness: Lots of out door quiet seats for Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy
Love love love this place! My fiancé and I have been coming since they opened and we leave satisfied every time! Always delicious food and a lovely Tuscan atmosphere.
Julie was amazing. The food is spectacular and the desserts are divine!
Sorry I didnt originally explain the review. - We came in to buy some sliced cured meats about 45min before closing and the clerk refused and said some excuse like the machine had already been cleaned and that using the slicer was a bother and we left empty-handed. Nice place otherwise but we felt underserved and that she was lazy.
Julie was great! The food was amazing :)
Fantastic food. Makes you feel like you re in Italy! Julie, our waitress was awesome.
Our waitress Julie was incredible , we stopped in for cocktails and appetizers on our way to Niagara and the experience was awesome, food was yummy! Parking: Street parking
Julie was excellent! Thank you for a great time!
Julie was amazing and we just love this place and we love coming for date night. Everyone is just lovely. We like that we can come and get the taste of home (Italy). Thank you so much Vegetarian options: Lots of options for you Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free options
Beautiful atmosphere amazing food and our server Julie was phenomenal. Thank you so much.
Came here for our anniversary and absolutely loved it. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Will definitely be coming back.
My partner and I regularly frequent Casa Toscana; it is our favourite restaurant in our neighbourhood. I was disappointed for the first time in 3 years with the service last night. I noted within the comment section of my reservation request that we would be celebrating a 30th birthday; I also mentioned this to the individual that sat us, as well as our server. I have been a waitress for 12 years - typically, when a guest makes a reservation note or verbalizes they are celebrating something, the restaurant will do something on their end to acknowledge it (i.e. complimentary birthday dessert, complimentary glass of Prosecco). Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgement for this milestone birthday. I would recommend this restaurant for a date night, but not a place to go to celebrate something - especially if you are hoping for acknowledgement from the restaurant/wait staff.
The food was absolutely incredible, prepared with the freshest and most authentic ingredients. The service was top-notch, and we were fortunate to have Barbara taking care of us. It was truly an amazing experience!
First time wonderful charm great food will definitely be back. Julie our server was knowledgable, sincere, professional & all around great!!
A real gem
Cozy resto with delicious food. My friend and I ordered white sardines and bruschetta as appies which we enjoyed. Our mains are both pasta that we devoured in an instant. The waitress was the nicest.
I popped into their Bottega shop a couple weeks ago. I purchased some fresh pasta, truffle pasta sauce, some olive oil and cheese. Everything was so fresh, high quality and excellent value for the price point. Cannot wait to stop in again and pick up more goodies!
Stopped in for lunch.. shared apps and pasta was amazing.. really great service.. did patio lunch. .. well be back for gnocchi Thursday.. highly recommend trying this place.
One of favourite local Italian restaurant. We love how it is family-run. We have purchased fresh pasta and cold cuts from their Bodega shop and have had many intimate dinner dates. We love sampling the olive oil and often will refill bottles on our stops. Always on point!
Excellent staff, food and ambience
Visited again in early July: had the Chicken Piccata and my friends had the muscles in white wine and the Baccalà allacqua pazza. We also had the Delizia al Limone. Well worth visiting this restaurant, as well as the Bottega next door. Visited in early May 2024: Amazing menu, fresh and genuine ingredients and gorgeous historic venue.
Very disappointing, overpriced and flavourless.
Service was poor. No one checked in . Slow to ask. Food was bland. The bread was excellent., but the rest wasnt. The outdoor patio had a nice atmosphere
Cozy Italian restaurant on the main street in Grimsby. They pride themselves on their authenticity and all menu items are as is. There are no modifications or substitutions allowed. The food was delicious and the homemade bread to start could have been a meal itself.
Spectacular food and service every time! Love that they also incorporate so many extras in their restaurant like cooking classes, and specialty dinners. Will keep coming back!
We love lunch here! Great service and always amazing food. It s our go-to!
Food and service were exceptional, perfect place on a sunny afternoon. Highly recommend it to anyone. The Gelato was a perfect end to the meal.
Amazing amazing pasta and service. Will certainly be back, we had such a lovely dinner here. The food is delicious!!
Appetizer primi dessert coffee wine. Everything was excellent!
Came for my grandfathers 90th birthday. They made seafood linguine for our family even though it wasn t on the menu! Great food and knowledgable staff.
Devin was an amazing server, went above and beyond, thank you very much. Food is 5/5
I had wanted to eat here for over a year after hearing about it. We decided to come for a lunch. The place is beautiful and service was good. We ordered bruschetta which is usually tomatoes, the menu did say vegetables but when it came it was all mushrooms. One of the party did not like mushrooms. While it was delicious the server should have mentioned it was a mushroom bruschetta. The main dish 2 of us ordered was carbonara. It looked lovely but was so salty it was hardly edible. We mentioned it to the server and she offered to replace it with something else. I have had carbonara many times and have never been able not to finish it because of the strong taste. We didn t want to order something else because the 3 person would have had to eat alone while we waited. This was very very disappointing to have a main dish like that at a restaurant such as this. Also, it would have been good to have some bread at the table, none was offered or brought. Weird. The desserts we ordered were delicious, the tiramisu was excellent. Overall I would not recommend the pasta if this is how salty it is.
A rare find. A great combo of authentic cuisine, delicious food, superb service and a lovely space.
Amazing
Love this restaurant! Food is incredible highly recommend!!
Amazing service, atmosphere and especially the cuisine. Have dined here many times! Would absolutely recommend
Cafe Toscana is a unique market in the heart of Grimsby. The shop offers a limited quantity of specialty Italian grocery items, house made olive oils and balsamic vinegars, imported wines and a few specialty fresh food items. You can also stop in and enjoy fresh baked goods with an espresso or coffee on their patio.
Chef Quentin was amazing. Made the experience phenomenal for me and my girlfriend. We will definitely be coming back once the beautiful patio is open to enjoy that experience. Our server Devin was out of this world. 10/10
Wonderful service and high quality food Parking: Easy, out front Food : 5/5 |
Great Italian Food ! Superb service ! Nice atmosphere for a dinner ! You will 100% feel your self in Italy ! Carbonara is just amazing ! Highly recommended place. But better to book your table !
Nadia is a gem and makes the already good experience a great one!
Amazing culinary experience! I really enjoyed the meal my daugther and I had last Friday night. The Carpaccio was well seasoned and melted in your mounth. My dauther has the spaghetti feature and I had the tortelli one. I dont know what is the secret to their home made pasta but they are always so light and perfectly cooked! It was an excellent five star meal at a reasonable price.
We will see you soon
Very lovely authentic Italian cuisine with a very friendly atmosphere.
Amazing service and incredible food!
Highly recommend! Food was delicious, and the menu, extensive -- something for everyone. Our server Devin, was delightful. Will definitely return to Casa Toscana!
We had reservations to eat here for Mother s Day. Unfortunately we were greeted by a very rude host because of showing up early. We wanted to see if they had an earlier spot, we were prepared to go next door for a drink, but were told we had a reservation for a reason. We were taken back by the way it was all presented. We ended up going to a lovely restaurant near Grimsby by the Lake. We would like to return and hopefully have a different experience next time.
Very generous portion and fresh! Our server Vanessa was delightful! Our salad and veggie panini was excellent! Food : 5/5
This is our first visit and we will definitely return to enjoy the delicious homemade pasta! The crostini with sardines is amazing. Excellent, friendly service by Julie!
Vegetarian options: Multiple options Food
Love Casa Tuscany!!!
Upon arriving, I was promptly seated, and the service throughout my visit was exemplary. The staff were courteous, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, the food did not meet my expectations. Given the price range of $30-35 for a pasta dish, I anticipated higher quality. Unfortunately, the pasta was undercooked and lacked flavor, with the zucchini being the only somewhat flavorful component. The portion sizes were also disappointing; my partner and I finished our meal in less than ten minutes and were still hungry. Perhaps we chose the wrong dish, but in my opinion, while the service was excellent, the food could benefit from significant improvements.
My partner and I are very disappointed in the pasta we had here. The pasta was hard and lacked any authentic flavor. Just a couple years ago, this place was amazing the pasta melted in your mouth and was full of flavor. Unfortunately, thats not the case anymore. Yes, the pasta is expensive because its made with ORGANIC DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR from Altamura (Puglia) ITALY and Conestoga FREE RANGE ORGANIC eggs, as the owner proudly states in a previous review. We understand that eating healthy isnt cheap, but it should still taste good for what it s worth. At $60 for two pasta dishes, we expected a lot more in terms of flavor and quality. Sadly, it seems the quality has gone downhill, and its no longer worth the high price. On another note, the service was phenomenal.
Love it here! Food is amazing and the staff is great - highly recommend!
service was amazing everyone is so sweet and accommodating!
Always amazing fresh and amazing service
Our first visit here! Julie was absolutely fantastic. We had a couple of shared appetizers and the sardines were amazing. A beautiful bottle of wine from our home town in Italy paired with delicious hand made pastas. We will be back many more times.
Absolutely stunning venue like I was in Italy great staff and even better food.
It was our first time but definitely not the last! Devin was our server for lunch, he went over the features and menu with us. We got the feature tomato soup , olives, carbonara pasta, and the soup/panini combo. Everything was delicious and super fresh. We went to see Nadia at the cafe next door for some espresso and to buy the Luca wine to enjoy at home. Everyone was so nice and friendly. We felt like we were eating in Italy.
Head a great experience and great food
I like this cafe/restaurant. A little bit different with a restaurant, nice Cafe wine available for purchase along with a variety of pasta. Unique and bright. Wonderful.