Excellent experience.....I love the food. Homemade pasta was delicious. They really pay attention to detail.

If you're like me and love delicious, fresh pasta, then Mangia Toscano is the perfect spot for you. Stopped in here for lunch on a Wednesday, and while it was empty at first, people started filing in shortly after. I really love the ambiance here with the bamboo and other various plants around the room. I went for the Spaghetti Al Pomodoro which was just as fresh and vibrant as it was delicious. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente and the New Jersey tomato sauce had the perfect flavor. Service was very quick so if you're in a rush or need to have a quick lunch, it's a great choice. I would love to come back here again at some point to try their dinner options. read more

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My brother and I went here for my bday celebration. Ambient was great modern, and clean. The food was on point, from appetizers to desserts. We had a great pasta special and branzino. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. It's both BYOB, and they sell New Jersey wine. I would come back to try out different menus. read more

Mangia Toscano - Branzino, pasta of the day, side dish - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Good food. Amazing presentation. Not as many choices as I would like. Food is very rich which you may or may not like. Excellent service. read more

Love it here!! Great good, amazing environment and fabulous service! Couldn't be happier every time we leave here!

The housemade focaccia bread was fantastic and the service staff was very friendly - that is the only reason this isn't a 1 star review. My fiancé and I went there yesterday for New Year's Eve dinner and it was the worst Italian food I've ever eaten. It was 6:15 PM and they already ran out of their braised duck special. The restaurant was mostly full, but it didn't seem crazy busy yet. We ended up getting the carbonara pasta and wild boar ragu with pappardelle. After taking one bite of each we both lost our appetite. We do not even know how to describe the taste but it just tasted wrong. It was a serious let down considering the high reviews. The menu was the same as any other night so how could have been this bad? read more

Mangia Toscano - Carbonara pasta and wild boar ragu with pappardelle. - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Popped in for an impromptu dinner with my husband other night . What a nice little treat thus place was . Great personable waitress and staff . Food was fresh and delicious . Def recommend and def going back . read more

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Amazing meal from start to finish. The decor was beautiful and the restaurant made for a perfect setting for such a delicious meal. We started with appetizers, coccoli (fried pizza dough, stracchino cheese and prosciutto) and the zucchini flower on special, which was stuffed with ricotta and out of this world. I loved that we could put together the perfect bite with the coccoli appetizer by loading each bite with cheese and meat. Out of the three meals our table ordered, I loved the tagliolini cacio e pepe the most. The cheese sauce was sooo delicious. Next favorite was the pasta special, fusilli pasta with a fresh pesto sauce and creamy burrata. The last entree was our least favorite, the ravioli con prosciutto e ricotta. It just wasn't what we were expecting for a prosciutto ravioli and the filling was very very dry. While we wouldn't order the ravioli again, the overall experience was so great that I still felt Mangia Toscano was worthy of a 5 star review. We finished off with a tasty tiramisu. Everything was plated so beautifully and it really was an elevated dining experience. To top it off, our server José was amazing!! So friendly and helpful in choosing our selections. I loved that this restaurant was also BYOB, and I will definitely be back many more times. read more

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My husband adores Italian food but we rarely find one that hits the mark. Please try this restaurant if you have the opportunity! We love that this restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients and is BYOB. If you forget your bottle, they have locally sourced wine! Mangia Toscano is such a gem!! Our octopus was perfectly grilled with little to no char (my husband tends to cut off anything with char). The portion was also humongous and we thought it could've been an entree if we added a side. Great for sharing! I requested a dish that I saw featured in previous posts but wasn't on the menu: the red snapper! And I'm so glad I did because it was incredibly tender and flavorful. And just like the octopus, it came in a massive portion. My husband ordered their spaghetti and it was love at first bite. First of all, we LOVE garlic. One can never have enough. And the first bite tells you that the chef understood the assignment. The dish seems simple but was easily the most flavorful and we'd 100% get it again. The al dente cook on the noodles was also perfection! Can't recommend the food here enough! We were so shook and are still reeling from how delicious everything was. I finished the meal with a well-made cappuccino. The service was impeccable. We had a very sweet male waiter who catered to our needs very kindly and thoroughly. The ambiance was also very cute. Lots of greenery and nice lighting. It is very rare that we find a spectacular Italian restaurant since the market is so saturated with them. In this case, we lucked out! Make your reservation on Resy and don't forget to bring a bottle! read more

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One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in NJ/NY! Service is usually excellent but some newer staff are clearly still learning currently. The food is 9/10 for consistency, 10/10 flavor. Best way to order here is as a four course experience that takes you back to Florence! Appetizer or two, a pasta dish for two, your main courses and then deserts which we haven't gone wrong with but the Nona pie is crave-able! read more

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Wonderful food, lovely space, nurturing staff. The best way to experience Florence short a plane.

Based on the raving reviews we were super excited to try this place out! It's BYOB and the ambiance is GORGEOUS!! The food fell very very short though.. here's what we ordered and our honest reviews (keep in mind this is our opinion and our palette may be different than others) Appetizer: Swordfish- this was fresh but was not trimmed well; there were some chewy parts. The sauce it came with kind of gave it a ceviche feel to it. Caprese- we were expecting the slices of tomato with Mozzarella and basil with balsamic.. this was half cut up pieces of cherry tomatoes with basil and a mozzarella ball. There was no olive oil, no taste or balsamic.. very underwhelming.. Dinner: Wild boar pappardelle- the pasta was cooked perfectly but the sauce was at the very bottom and the wild boar tasted dry and unseasoned. If they would've added more sauce that was thicker it would've maybe saved this dish. Carbonara: I was expecting a thick creamy sauce, this was very thin and tasted salty from the meat in it.. maybe traditionally this is what is expected but it was def too salty and hard to enjoy. Pasta Aglio- This smelled amazing but when we bit into it it tasted salty and we had to add loads Parmesan to taste better. Overall the service was ok, but the food was not like OMG WE HAVE TO COME BACK AGAIN. A previous reviewer mentioned Trader Joe's pasta tasting better.. and honestly.. I agree. Again.. this is our opinion and maybe our taste buds are different than the others leaving raving reviews but we just don't understand how.. Good luck! read more

Mangia Toscano - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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This place came highly rated from a few locals. I felt that the place was nice & clean. I wouldn't call it fine dining. The wait staff was nice. We ordered the Coccoli as an app. For the entrees, we ordered the carbonara & Spaghetti Alla njuda. The carbonara was a little salty & a bit al dente for me (personal preference). But I think others can appreciate the firm bite. The spaghetti was overall good, the burrata was yums. While we thought the meal was good, we weren't wowed as we anticipated Rating: 3.5 but rounding up read more

An amazing Italian food gem in central Nj, hands down one of the best octopus and eggplant dishes I've ever had, The fish, the chicken, the steak everything is delicious. Most stop spot for sure. read more

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Been wanting to go here since I saw it opened up near Phattra. Went here with a friend and we sat inside. The overall vibe is chill, simple, but it can get loud in such a small space. To start with they offer wine only by the full bottle or half bottle. It's not too expensive. We got a full bottle of a red blend. I did like the wine it was on the lighter side with a bit of sweet. The bread they served was ok nothing special. We ordered the caprese di bufala and the burrata con prosciutto. The caprese was underwhelming. Just cherry tomatoes under some burrata. The burrata being the saving grace. Go with the burata con prosciutto since the combination is pretty delicious. For entre we ordered tuna steak and I got the spaghetti alla nuda. My friends tuna was decent. But the pasta which is supposed to have spicy sausage sauce and porchetta seemed to be missing the actual meat part of the sauce. On top they had breadcrumbs? It just added a weird texture to the dish. It wasn't salted well, there was no kick to it. Not even the slightest. It was a disappointing that I didn't finish it. For dessert I got panna cotta and my friend got the tiramisu. Again not impressive. And I've had both in Italy a few times so I'm wondering why they didn't try harder, especially when it's being marketed as experience brought from Michelin star restaurant. Maybe instead making the dishes look nice on the actual rate and quality. read more

Excellent NYC quality styled Italian restaurant. I throughly enjoyed the service and food. The focaccia is moist with the perfect chewiness. The sandwich is best I have since moving to NJ. read more

Mangia Toscano - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Have been waiting a long time to come here and try their food, but sadly I left very underwhelmed and disappointed. I tried the cacio e pepe which is something I have been very excited to try, as it is one of my favorite pastas, however it was lacking so much flavor. It tasted more like alfredo, and I thought for $27 I would be getting the best of the best, however the $4 trader joes version is better. Not the type to be so critical however this is the most dissatisfied I've been with food in a while. Might have been the day/ cook (it was a busy Saturday). read more

Mangia Toscano - Cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Awesome spot! Did not expect the food will be this good! 100% local gem. Nice vibe, staff is attentive.

This pasta is the best around. Genuinely good food here, with lots of great options. Very nice staff too is a plus! Looking forward to seeing the new expansion this summer. read more

Chose not to honor a gift card purchased in their business because they changed point of sale software and could no longer read it. Claimed it was too old despite federal law prohibiting businesses from invalidating gift card funds for a minimum of five years (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, 2009). Illegal and unethical. In essence they took my money and decided that I would receive no products or services for it. Will never be back. read more

What I do not get living in pittsburgh, food and service was top of the line. Go to alot of places in the burgh but nothing like this.

Came here with high expectations & unfortunately didn't have the greatest of experiences. So let's go through the night! We arrived on time for our reservation & the entire restaurant was packed which is a great sign so not taking any stars away for that -- telling that the food must be great! Ok fast forward to ambiance, was incredibly clean, decor & minor details down to the light fixtures were absolutely beautiful. Getting started with the meal, the service wasn't as prompt as you would expect in an upscale Italian restaurant such as Mangia Toscano -- the waiter unfortunately forgot our order & had to come interrupt again to confirm, the kitchen was out of fresh truffle, which is understandable as it's expensive but one of the main reasons we came was because of the cacio e pepe with fresh truff. Ok not the end of the world, many other yelpers rave about their cacio e pepe so decided to give it a try. Was by no means anything extraordinary, the pasta was over cooked, the base of the cacio lacked a healthy portion of grana padano, it was slightly runny & you can tell it was under a heat lamp waiting for service. My only regret was ordering it as my entree as I wanted to give it a try because the branzino & butter garlic pasta were fantastic. The desert was incredible & the octopus was succulent, delicious & properly plated accompanied with great flavors & sauce. I will absolutely come by again to give Mangia another try but wanted to share my honest experience from last night. Also fun fact, they have a live wall of plants which was truly breathtaking & yes they are BYOB. Their "patio" section is incredible, it's insulated, heated & a very warm/welcoming ambiance, highly recommend requesting it for a more private dining experience. read more

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First time dining with my family at this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Always looking for a solid BYOB to add to the lineup and this one qualifies. Delicious food, good service and great owner personable interaction. read more

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I recently had my rehearsal dinner at Mangia and I cannot stop raving about them! The food was superb, everyone was raving about the quality and even the display of the food.... The tiramisu coming out in little flower pots was so darling! The food is not your traditional American Italian chicken parm kind of deal which made it even more special for an event like this, the menu really offered something for everyone! Perrine was my main point of contact and she was so quick to get back to me with responses regarding the day. The space is so beautiful and really doesn't require much decoration. read more

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We sat on the covered patio with a fairly large group at our table. The food ws quite good, everyone enjoyed their choices and the service was great. read more

Wow stumbled upon this gem while looking for another place To eat on Main St. So glad we found this place-authentic home cooked Italian Food- such rich delish flavors. Had the chicken kabob with eggplant rotini and the spices on the kabab was quite flavorful. And the eggplant was cooked to perfection. And the ricotta cheese and tomato sauce melted in my mouth. Omg so good I will be back. My friend got the cheese sausage pizza which was flavorful as well. Also eclairs are just right amount of goodness in a bite size after the lunch. Cost just right to for the lunch half plate only $10. read more

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Cannot believe we've not found this swanky restaurant before. From the attentive friendly service to the amazing/delicious food we will definitely return. Stuffed squash blossoms were the best we've ever had, home made pasta brought us back to Italy as did the decadent gelato. Grazie read more

10/10 would recommend to all of my friends! Amazing ambience and service. The food though was amazing! And BYOB which is awesome because a nice wine pairs well with some Italian food. read more

Great food, great staff, they pay a lot of attention to detail regarding plating and quality of product.

Had a delicious dinner here on a date night with my husband. Convenient location in Metuchen. Great menu with fresh and scratch made ingredients. Perfect place for a quiet special occasion meal. Service was great as well. read more

I love the place very comfy, the attendant is very nice and familiar place, but the food guys is very good everything it is made there, is espectacular read more

Mangia Toscano - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Well how to start by saying this meal really took me back to when I was only a child and me & my mother traveled the Mediterranean Sea searching for pearls to fund are lifestyle...we visited Tuscany in mid July and stopped at this amazing restaurant I'll always remember feeling young & alive with the freshest pasta i have ever had in my life until I visited mangia toscano for the first time and I was instantly transferred back in time the pasta here is the freshest and most authentic you will get to being in Italy & it's right here in town...I wouldn't even bother going back to Tuscany again since we have the best pasta right here in my hometown read more

Really cute Italian restaurant in metuchen with great intimate vibes. The food was salted to my personal liking and good portions. The waiters were also very amicable and attentive. read more

Staff was friendly, service was good in general. Food is just BAD We ordered their special offer: wild boar pappardelle, undercook pappardelle, dried chunks of meat, no flavor, and so overpriced! I just don't understand how they call this dish a special. Second entree we ordered is the "Duck dish", and the flavor is better than the first entree. I have been eating duck meat my entire life, and I'm just not convinced that is duck meat they serving, tasted just like shredded pork mixed it up with udon-like pasta. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! read more

This restaurant is simply amazing. The food is so fresh and the staff is amazing. Perfect date night spot with quality food and it's BYOB read more

Mangia Toscano - Meat and Cheese board - Italian Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Wow! Mangia Toscana truly exceeded my expectations and provided an exceptional dining experience. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted with warm and genuine hospitality, a beautifully decorated restaurant, and the food was amongst the best I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The coffee was the icing on the cake, It far surpasses some of the other local options. read more

We enjoyed everything we ate here. The gnocchi are little pillows of heaven and the carbonara was delicious as well. Even the bread was great! I only gave 4 stars because we had a reservation for the outdoor enclosed seating, came at the time of reservation and had to wait even though there were several tables in the dining room area that were empty. read more

Food was absolutely amazing. I felt like I was eating somewhere in Rome. The fried pizza dough appetizer was so delish. The pasta carbonara was a little heavy on the black pepper, but it was done the way it should be: only eggs and no cream! Service was friendly and efficient. Ambience was really nice. It felt like a trendy restaurant. BYOB. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

I don't know why we've never eaten here before! We've walked by about a million times thinking it looks nice but we never made it to a table until last night. We made a reservation for the beautiful outdoor covered patio and we were received with a friendly greeting. After being shown to our table our server read us the nightly specials and brought us some complimentary bread and oil. It was delicious! Our food came and we were blown away. We ordered an appetizer, entrees, a side dish and dessert and it was all great. 10 out of 10 stars. We agree that it is the best meal we've had out in a long time. The portion sizes were good and the restaurant is a byob, however they also sell NJ wine as part of their offerings. We are already looking forward to returning! read more

From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. We ordered the fried zucchini flowers (which was surprisingly light and not greasy at all), cacio e pepe showered with truffles, crispy red snapper special and the very moist pollo al matone. Every bite was outrageously delicious- we are so glad we listened/ordered the recommendations. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos because I just wanted to enjoy the moment so I guess I will just have to go back! The food, service, ambiance and degree of accommodation warrants all five stars. I highly recommend! read more