Trattoria Tosca
612-924-1900
A trattoria is the more modest and casual sibling of the Italian ristorante, but the simple comfort food of Tosca was delicious enough to merit it being named one of the City Pages' Best New Restaurants of 2009. Tosca only serves in the evening, but seating is open to daytime patrons of the much-celebrated Turtle Bread Company to which it is adjoined. Almost all ingredients used are from scratch, much of which is organic and locally-grown on the half-acre garden located near owner Harvey McLain's other Turtle Bread location.
- Hours: Sun - Thu, 5pm - 9pm; Fri, Sat, 5pm - 10pm
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 2009
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, MasterCard, Personal Check, Visa
- Products: Pastas, salads, steaks, braised meats, in-house desserts, homemade gelato
- Food & dining options: Gluten-free, Low calorie, Natural, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
- General services: Eat-in
- Menu link: www.trattoriatosca.com/Dinner%20-%204.30.10.pdf
- Specialties: Simple, local, organic Italian dishes, wines
- ATM: No
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Signature dishes: Half-pressed chicken, goat cheese crostini
- What dish is most representative of the restaurant?: Zucchini spaghetti and meatballs
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Suggested
- Executive chef: Ian Gray
- Number of tables: 30
- Features: Catering, Dinner, Group-friendly, Outdoor seating, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Elegant, Fine dining, Quiet, Romantic