What a phenomenal place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service perfect! We visited the first time during a weekday. On our first visit we were attended to by Bob, he was in point constantly we also learned he the bartender. Then after on a Friday evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What crowd on Friday evening and music entertainment with excellent choice of song and tone just right for dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place will not disappoint you from appetizers, entrées, soups cocktails and desserts. Will not go wrong. Enjoy everyone! CHEERS! read more

Nice place with great service. A little pricey but it's worth trying it. Would return in the future.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lentil soup amazing and Lasagne delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music, band and small dance floor add to the mix.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner checks with his customers on his presentation and taste. Even if you're not hungry, try this place for lunch or dinner!!!! It's a Do Not Miss Location! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant definitely has that classic old school vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But you know you're in for a good meal. We were quickly greeted and taken to a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off, it was a Sunday night and they had live music which was nice. Added to the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress came over and offered some incredible specials. Everything she described sounded amazing. And they also have an extensive menu, so I think the hardest thing was making a decision. For starters we got the Burrata. It comes with arugula, prosciutto and tomatoes. I love that the arugula was dressed! It had a garlicky olive oil that was fascinating. The combo of that with the burrata was amazing. Also I appreciate the fact that it was actual Burrata!!! The interior was soft and creamy as it should be! Could've used more prosciutto but I always want more lol For entree I got the Filet Mignon with a peppercorn sauce on the side. That came with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. (You do have the option to change your side for pasta if you like) I got my filet cooked to a mid-rare and the temp on the steak was on point. It was also well seasoned and very flavorful on it's own. Now the real star of the night was that peppercorn sauce. OMG... I could bathe in that sauce. It's delicious. Knowing how good it is, next time I'll ask for the filet smothered in the sauce. The mashed potatoes were okay, but the peppercorn sauce made it that much better. For dessert I went with the classic Tiramisu. It is a huge portion! The mascarpone is so soft and fluffy and has just the right amount of coffee. Highly recommend for tiramisu lovers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got to meet the owner which was nice and he just recently took over the place and is currently renovating the interior. Looking forward to seeing this place refreshed!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is already 10/10! read more

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Run dont walk! ! IL Toscano is an absolute must dining experience. Yes, they are deep in west Pembroke Pines but the drive is worth it and then some. Mark my words. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You're transformed to your grandmothers kitchen as soon as you walk in. The family, cozy and warmth is difficult not to feel which is one of the many reasons we love dining here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are a family owned and run shop, if you couldn't yet tell. Be sure to make a reservation, especially on the weekends. We've dined in for dinner on a few different occasions and have never had a bad experience nor a bad meal. From the fresh made pasta, bone in veal chop, baked clams, chicken Marsala, short ribs, lobster ravioli, and everything in between are *chefs kiss* read more

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Partner and I stopped by IL Toscano Ristorante for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was impressed with their large patio dining area and nice interior décor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As they gave a really good wine list I started with a Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Casata Parini, Italy. Fortunately, it turned out to be a good choice. For my entrée, I had BISTECCA MUSHROOM, a 30.95 12 0Z. SIRLION STEAK IN A MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE SERVED WITH TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES AND SAUTEED BROCCOLI. Unfortunately, the steak was well done, though I ordered it rare and was, except for the mushrooms, flavorless. My partner had an escargot served in Perno and a basically white dish ceviche. He thought both were very good. Our service was polite but very slow. Overall, it is a rather nice place but with average food. read more

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Food was delicious, Service was amazing, and prices are reasonable. Can't wait to go back for great flood and service! read more

Food not hot barely warm at it lowest expression. Spaghetti bolognese was served all mushy like an spaghetti ball. Flavor acceptable but far from being an italian bolognese as expected Service by waitresses was impecable! read more

Waitress only spoke Spanish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A far cry from the original one in Weston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was okay. Would not go back again

We went to Il Toscano for the first time and we enjoyed an exquisite dinner and great service. I had previously reserved for New Years Eve but had to cancel for a family invitation. So we decided to have a late lunch or early dinner there. I noticed that many of the guests were habitué of the restaurant, which was appealing to me. We ordered Mozzarella Caprese and meatballs to start. Very savory and the meatballs were juicy. Next visit I will definitely the escargots. My entree was the Chicken Franchese with Truffled mashed potato and Brocoli. I enjoyed every bite! a must try! I also had a side of the Fungi Risotto. We were delighted with our desert, Molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream, I haven't had a good one for so long. And great espresso, i am not a fan for acidic coffee and theirs was great. It was worth the drive. We really enjoyed the dinner. Everything was delightful. read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Molten lava cake - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Made reservation 3 days before for party of 9, they seemed aware. Food was bland, unimaginative, & did not taste like the cook knew how to prepare properly. Example: Muscles in wine sauce served with no bread to dip in wine sauce. Asked about it & told they never serve bread for dipping with this dish. Alfredo sauce not enough to cover pasta & just looked like white noodles. Chicken inedible. Chocolate lava cake tasted like it was done on a griddle like grilled cheese. I was embarrassed that I took my family to the restaurant for my daughter's birthday & the food & service was so disappointing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Too bad, such a pretty restaurant and location but too many negatives to ever return.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Excellent choice if you want good pasta and great service! Let's see: the place is nice sized and decorated spot on Pines Blvd (close to West Broward HS). Easy to find and ample parking and that's always a plus. Then you are cordially greeted and find out there's a happy hour from 4-7 pm? Well we shall enjoy a happy cocktail then! So we were seated at a table since the bar was full, and proceeded to make our selection! I got a Cosmo, my friend a glass of wine and we chose an appetizer to share. Then we each got our pasta main course, and we shared 1 desert. Everything tasted delicious, but I have to say that the chicken Milanese with the penne side was HUGE and I was jealous of her huge take home box as compared to my mini-doggie bag of delicious creamy tortellini... I mean do t get me wrong, my pasta was delicious... but so was her Milanese and it was huge so next time I'm getting one of those! Anyway, all in all it was a great experience. The service was a plus plus, every one was tending to us and making sure we were ok and the food was good. We felt pampered. Around 8 we were finally done eating , and we noticed that a singer was setting up to start his rounds... so if you arrive later, there's some live entertainment as well. Enjoy! read more

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Must have changed chefs since our last visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was below average, six drunk customers in table next to us yelling and cursing away[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], food was mediocre; sadly but, honestly food-court style. Bread was stale, gnocchis and tortellini were meh, tiramisu was not good at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not sure what happened but this used to be a great place for dining, service and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Couldn't wait to get out. Not planning to return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]we arrived on time for our reservation .we were seated at a dirty table and told i'll be right back to clean the table and start you with some waters .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 40 mins pass before we saw anyone again with the same promise i'll be right back to clean your table . we waited another 20 mins and left . with an awful experience do not reccomend . -100 stars if it was possible read more

Hosted company dinners and outings here! Amazing food and even better staff and team members. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mario and the family make you feel cozy and just like family![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We highly recommend this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Outstanding Italian restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Personally love the lingerie mariechario this is an amazing dish and reminds me of a Portuguese stew, i love from New England. Owner is always available, truly a hidden gem. read more

Food was amazing ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have created a wonderful Family friendly environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service was great ! Our family will become regulars! read more

Food was authentic and delicious and the Owner was very friendly and attentive. Great gem in West Pembroke Pines!

Our go to place whenever we are in Broward this Italian eatery is always consistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food great ambience Mario is a great host.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love this place. The service is outstanding. read more

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Great food and service Never a bad meal or service never sent good back. Servers always around and looking to get what ever is needed for a great dinner 4 stars read more

This Italian restaurant has good decor. There is plenty of seating for large groups and they have outside dining too. What I like best is that they are pet friendly. I made a reservation a week in advance and was told by the son of the owner that we would have a table by the window. When we arrived, the owner gave us a table in the back room by the restrooms. I explained our reservation but was told that the table in question had been reserved for a long time. The wine was good, The food was not. I had the veal and it was touigh and chewy. The sauce was the best part. The broccoli rabe was excellent but the waiter told me that my order of spinach was in the broccoli rabe. It was not. The waiter was off that night or maybe was new. He kept paying attention to only two people in our party. If I tried to get his attention, he just walked away. I really wanted to like this place and I felt bad for the people in my party because the service was so poor. Overall, Sosta, Broccolini and Spaghetto have way more authentic Italian food. This was not what I expected. read more

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Big thanks to Mary Anne C. for hosting this wonderful U.Y.E. A group of us braved a tropical depression and Friday the 13th to met up for and evening of Italian fare at Il Toscano Ristoranted in Pembroke Pines. They offer both outdoor seating on their covered patio and indoors in their large dining room. On the night we dined they had live music by Danny Prus, One Man Band which I really enjoyed. We were put in the side room which they use for large parties and we had it to ourselves for most of the evening. A Yelp check in nets you a free drink, even with alcohol or a dessert. That was very nice of them and I started the evening with a delicious house Moscato. Others at the table opted to save their check in for dessert. While we perused the menu we were brought a complimentary bread basket. I munched on that while others ordered delicious looking appetizers. For my main course I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana which came with a side of penne. Others ordered veal and Lasagna. I have no complaints with the food although others were less enamored. Ordering it was another story. Our server, who I didn't even get his name, took orders like he was in a rush. He would take half the orders at the tables and start walking away leaving those of us on the end of the table yelling our orders at this back. It was almost comical. He brought one persons dessert without asking anyone else if they wanted any. One time we asked if he could snap a picture of the table and you could tell it was real imposition. We just ended up asking the lovely people who came to the table next to us. My dessert was a cappuccino and slice of tiramisu I had to yell as he was yet again walking away before taking all of the orders. My coffee was pretty sad. The one someone else ordered looked better. It was if they made that one and dumped what they had left in my cup. It was only 3/4 full with the saddest little layer of foam. The tiramisu was fine. The added on an automatic 20 percent gratuity to the bill which fortunately someone spotted and pointed out. A little high in my opinion for the service we received. What made this such a great experience was the company. It is so much fun to check out a new place with friends. Great to see old friends and make new like Judy S. Hope to see you all again soon. read more

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I wanted to love this place. Italian food, everyone knows it's my favorite. My good friend Mary Anne put a dinner party together. I was with other good friends. However, right now it's just barely a "like" Let's just hope that it has something to do with Friday the 13th and a Tropical Depression named Fred out there... I'll start off with the positives. My veal Parmesan was pretty tasty! The meat was tender, the breading wasn't excessive, and both the penne pasta and filet had a decent amount of sauce which I supplemented with black pepper. The penne pasta side had a good texture also. There was a complementary wine or dessert with the Yelp Checkin and I chose the tiramisu. The cream tasted fresh, and was powdered with a nice amount of cinnamon. Unfortunately, service left a little to be desired. Our waiter seemed less than enthusiastic to take the group picture. He also left a couple of times mid order from some people in our table, including our hostess. I understand they had a large party in our section. However, our waiter seemed to disappear for bits and pieces. As it were, we joked whether the meal was free because we had to track down the manager / owner to get our check. Twenty percent automatic gratuity was another buzzkill. As far as food that could be improved, I wasn't a fan of the warm caprese with the onions. Next time I may stick to the classic cold one. read more

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Excellent food and service the owner Mario is great making sure everything was to our liking highly recommend the pesto is the best Jesse and maruchi read more

Very nice experience. The Spanish lady waiter was nice but a little anxious, :( Kept coming to the table for no reason. The Food was good. Overall it's a nice place and the male waiter was very nice, no issues with him. read more

Great italian food! When I'm the west pines. The service is veré attentive and courteous to your needs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is very Modern but Classic look.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a family oriented place to go to have a nice quiet lunch or dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The service was incredible! Very speedy and efficient, as well as polite. The ravioli pomodoro was realllly yummy, and filled me up perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting and the ivy really contributed to their beautiful italian ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came on a Thursday night, so it wasn't that packed, but it was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Ravioli Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

Talk about THE.BEST.PASTA.OF.LIFE! I don't think I've ever had such fresh and delicious pasta, and I've been to Italy. If you want delicious food, great service, reasonable price, good cocktails w/ a super nice bartender, [[HIGHLIGHT]]music that sets the vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and perfect sweet treat to end your meal, I highly recommend visiting Il Toscano for date night, family night, or even your next party! Truly a delightful experience and I cannot wait to go back! Special thanks to Veronica for her amazing and attentive service, and Mr Mario! Again! Cannot recommend this place enough! Wow! 5 stars isn't enough! read more

I love this restaurant. My daughter and I have been coming here for years and we always order the vongole fettuccine (clam pasta). The ambiance is nice and classy. They sometimes have live music and they have seating outside under roof and sitting inside. Very family oriented and great for a family dinner. This is by far my favorite restaurant in all Pembroke Pines. read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Vongole fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

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We stopped by here on a Friday night around 7:30 and we were able to grab a seat outside for a part of 2. We weren't dressed appropriately to sit in the main dining area but I wished we were. The atmosphere was buzzing inside with a ton of energy. Service 11/10 - so attentive and nice! Food 10/10 - we split a Caesar salad, which was fresh and had good flavor and the tortellini pasta. It was a HUGE serving for splitting. It was excellent with a lot of sauce - I wanted to just take home the extra sauce to add to more pasta! read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Tortellini (half portion) - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

Il Toscano is hidden gem in West Pembroke Pines. The owners are always present and greet you at the door. The waiters are friendly and efficient, but by far the stars of the menu are the Veal Milanese with pink sauce and the beef carpaccio appetizer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On the weekends the live music is enjoyable and always a family atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are regulars! Don't miss out on the best bone in Veal chop, ask for extra pink sauce it's Devine! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent food services and ambience were awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoyed our Easter celebration tremendously

They treat you like family. Delicious food. Attentive service. Martin and the staff are exceptional. We did our daughter's 17th birthday dinner there. We were allowed to decorate the outside dining area. The food was amazing. Thank you so much. We have been long time clients. Always more than pleased. read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Outside dining for events! Delicious food. They cater to your budget and work with you. - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Great place for a date night. Came here for lunch with some friends. Everyone liked the decorations and flowers out front so we spent some time taking photos first. They have outdoor seating and indoor as well. Being a toasty afternoon, we chose to be inside. Their cleanliness and friendly staff was the first thing I noticed. They also had nice music playing in the background, making the setting very relaxing. Our server gave us recommendations on what everyone usually orders. We were set on the Linguini Marechiaro, Tortellini Alla Briana, and Pollo Parmigiano. While we waited, we had their house bread and calamari. All our main entrees turned out great however, I would've enjoyed a little more Marechiaro sauce. Next time I will be coming for dinner so I can experience their outdoor seating and actually save room for dessert Lol. PS: Service dogs are allowed :) read more

Service was amazing and the ambiance inside of the restaurant really makes you feel comfortable. Can't wait to come back!

Delicious Food, ambiance and service is extraordinary... we live this place and visit very frequently read more

This was a difficult review for me. Not to many places have atmosphere. I can't deny this restaurant has a good one. The decor, the live music and low lighting all this things combined gave this place a great atmosphere for me. The singer had a great voice. He was very talented. I truly enjoyed listening to him sing oldies. I found myself moving to the music. We had a group of five and it was a busy night at the restaurant. The service was not so good however the tip is automatically included to your bill. The place looked under staffed and service suffered. To the point that half of our table was serviced the other ones had to wait. It was a little frustrating. I ordered the lasagna. It was warm. I liked the lasagna, good size. The red sauce not so much. My personal opinion was that it's missing Italian seasonings. Sweet and tomatoes was what I tasted. I liked the atmosphere of this restaurant enough that I would probably give the place another chance. Maybe I came in a bad day. I will probably order something that does not have red sauce next time lol. The tiramisu was good. it was a good portion. I enjoyed it. It was my favorite thing. It was complementary with my Yelp check in. That was awesome. This restaurant is located in a really pretty place. Ivy vines adorns the outside walls. This place has an outdoors sitting area. It's actually a nice green peaceful area. read more

IL Toscano Ristorante - Inside - Italian Near Me - Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Great location, plenty of parking. The restaurant is very spacious with outdoor seating. There is live music. For checking in, Il Toscano Ristorante offers a free drink or dessert. Food wise, my order was ok. I ordered the Kale Salad which was very delicious (Walnuts, several chunks of Butternut Squash, Kale and homemade Dijon Salad Dressing). The escargot was ok. I did not care for the sauce. My main dish was the Mama Lasagna. italian bread and butter and oil and vinegar is brought to the table. read more

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Great place. Great staff. Great customer service. Overall great restaurant. To me I think some of the prices are a bit expensive. Food is good. The shrimp on the appetizer is amazing because it's served with the amazing sauce. The meatballs are good also. Dessert is my favorite. They have some great options. read more

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New York style ambiance with a taste of Italia??.. WHERE? I mean this definitely can not be the same place we dined at last night! .. I mean, there was absolutely no New York style or let alone Italian taste to anything we had! This is a complete insult to any Italian let alone anyone from New York to even claim that this restaurant had a "New York Style" I'm so confused by this! I'm even more confused by other Yelpers giving this place 5 stars - is there a secret menu that I missed ? Because 5 stars is wayyy off. Not much action going on when we arrived. There was only 1 couple dining. We sat down and looked at the menu - from what we saw it seemed okay. The waitress was a bit dry and not very welcoming what so ever. My husband and I ordered some drinks- I had an Aperol Spritz and he ordered an Old Fashioned - the drinks were decent. As an appetizer we ordered Fried Calamari w/ zucchini, however it was more zucchini than calamari. It was okay nothing over the top. My husband and daughter ordered ceaser salads- it was a small plate nothing out of the ordinary( I didn't even bother to take a picture because it was so basic and not pic worthy what so ever) For out main dishes we ordered: Hubby - Steak w/ porcini mushrooms, "truffled mashed potatoes" and a tiny piece of broccoli - 2/10 SMH!! This dish lacked major flavor!! Truffled mashed potatoes where ??? I missed the truffle and the mashed potatoes part because this was not it!! Myself- Chicken Marsala 0/10- What an absolute disgrace to even serve this dish!! This plate was nothing close to what Chicken Marsala is. The gravy was thick and just gross- reminded me of some kind of cafeteria style gravy that just gets slapped on! Terrible!! The color was super dark and the flavor was just definitely not there. The menu states that it comes with truffled mashed potatoes..?? Umm where ?? Because nothing about those frozen style mashed potatoes tasted anything near truffled or fresh or homemade!! Terrible just terrible!! I definitely did not even finish my plate I couldn't. My girls- Fettuccine Alfredo w/ shrimp( 2/10)and Chicken Parmigiana (2/10) The fettuccine was super watery and had no creamy texture at all. It lacked flavor, seasoning, love and just that comforting Alfredo creamy taste that we look for in this dish. A jar of store bought Alfredo sauce would have been a million times better than this one. The chicken parm was basic with no kind of flavor at all- more like a frozen dinner taste and the pasta was beyond hard in texture not at all al dente . A few bites into it and she felt nauseous. I don't know why we were served this quality of food, but it was just overall horrible! I don't like giving restaurants bad reviews, because I understand that we won't always have good days and sometimes the service might outweigh the quality etc .. but this was not the case. We were so disappointed by our meals and service. Note to owner/ manager - Dining here was a complete disappointment. The service and quality of food that is being given does not match the prices! There was no authenticity to any of the dishes we were served. There is no excuse! Do better. read more

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