I tried Toscana Balkan Restaurant today, but the biggest surprise was the difference between the prices on Google and the restaurant menu prices. To give you an idea, the Cevap Sandwich little tasty sausages served on their lepina bread on Google are $5.95, but I paid $16.99 and $4.00 for a bottle of Fanta Orange Pop, which is $2.00 on Google. Chicken Soup is $2.00 on Google and $7.95 on the house menu. I'm unsure if the restaurant controls the Google prices, but these menu prices are sometimes 300% or more. Regarding the food, I liked everything, especially the sandwiches. The sandwich portion was so big that I only ate half of it because they give you a lot for the money. I'm enclosing a picture of half of the Cevap Sandwich with fries; the rest I'll have for dinner tonight. Your best bet is to split a sandwich and order an appetizer. There is lots of free parking. read more

Toscana Grill - Cevap Sandwich: This is only 1/2 of the sandwich. - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walked in because we thought they had Döner, ended up staying for the Cevap Sandwich. The owner was so excited, high fived us and said that he makes his own. At this point I'm so excited because it's really hard to come by some really good Cevap in the city. The plate comes with the sandwich, fries and some raw onions. The sandwiches are big so make sure you come extra hungry. First bite..Ahhhmazing! The meat is tender, well seasoned and the bread is fluffy. We will be back soon and the owner is so kind. read more

Everything that I've tried has been wonderful. Fresh and delicious. Friendly and welcoming staff. read more

Toscana Grill - 12. Burek - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Wow! My friends have talked this restaurant up so much that I had to go check it out for myself. Nestled in a small plaza a couple of blocks away from Foster and Lincoln, this restaurant is accessible by both CTA and car. Bonus points, there's free parking!! The restaurant itself is very clean and organized. You can tell that the owners take very great pride in keeping it clean and putting their heart into the business. We were greeted by a very nice lady who explained to us the menu, in there end I ordered a pita made from cheese and the chicken sandwich (#5). We also ordered drinks and then selected a seat. It was a super snowy day so there wasn't much foot traffic but it was also still early for lunch. Our food didn't take long to arrive and when it did, all of a sudden the lunch time traffic began! There were so many people in and out- some stayed and kept their social distance but most took out. The lady at the cashier which I assume is the owner always greeted everyone with so much zeal and respect, you can tell that they really appreciate their customers and many of them appear to be regulars. Our food was so good and so warm- my husband is such a stickler for cold food and will literally complain if the food is not hot hot so the fact that the pita was steaming hot was a major win for Him. I'm not crazy about hot hot food so I waited until it cooled down but I loved that the pita wasn't overly salty, I loved that it was flaky and that the filling was "fluffy" in the sense that there was an equal ratio of eggs and cheese inside that filled up the inside. I love love love a good thick pita that has a lot of filling and this pita definitely had that. There is nothing worse than getting a pita that is flaky on the outside but has very little filling- that was not the case with Toscana!! As for the chicken sandwich- well, it's amazing. I now understand why my friends praise Toscana so much for their chicken sandwich- the bread of their sandwich was perfectly toasted, the chicken was really well cooked and seasoned and the toppings only added more flavor to the entire sandwich. The owner was also attentive and stopped by to ask if we needed anything- you don't find hospitality like that everywhere and so I was really appreciative of her kindness. I can't wait to go back and try more food! Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Lincoln Square area or looking to try traditional Bosnian Herzegovinian cuisine! read more

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Great place. The lepina is pillowy, chewy, and warm; the cevapi and chicken sandwiches are both delicious. Also ordered a shopska salad and a cabbage salad (both tasty), neither of which were on the menu, so I'm glad I asked. Friendly helpful service too. Definitely plan on being back. p.s. Fellow Muslims - I didn't see anything indicating the meat was halal, but it was still nice not to have to worry about avoiding pork on a menu. read more

Love the new ownership & way this restaurant is being run now love everything on the menu but I heard great news this restaurant will have roasted lamb your customers will enjoy every bite of roasted lamb. I love cevapi and sweets are delicious definitely will recommend to everyone this restaurant is beyond 5 stars ! read more

Toscana Grill - Cevapi - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They charge you $5 if you're paying with a card, they won't even tell you that in advance.

I had ordered here twice before. A little expensive but good portions and tasty. Today, I ordered carry out. I arrived 15 minutes later as agreed. The 7 foot 8 owner complained that I was early. He didn't just ask for a few minutes, he aggressively blamed me. I had the Latka & Simka platter, 3 kinds of meat, yellow rice, smashed together in an anti-presentation with a kind of australeopithicus pita. It was $35 with a modest tip left in appreciation of the owner's menacing affect. Hearty. Plain. Oh. A nice cream of chicken soup that was a little less plain. Mass quantities served in a pile with a snarl. Not their finest hour but I might try another hour. Just don't hurt me. read more

The cevap and the homemade bread (lepina) here are excellent! The ajvar (red pepper spread) which comes with the meal was a nice addition. The place was clean and the service was friendly. I'm looking forward to trying the goulash next time! read more

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This place is excellent! Has a ton of food that's not on the menu, like beans, chicken and vegetable soup, etc. We got the chicken and veggie soup, goulash, and burek (beef pita) and were not disappointed. I've been here several times and have always loved every bite. On top of that, the bread is the best! We love Toscana! Odlična domaća hrana! Ima dosta hrane koja nije na meni. Npr, grah, pileći paprikaš, itd. Naručili smo paprikaš, gulaš i burek i sve je baš ukusno bilo...i brzo! Došla sam tu više puta i svaki put je super. Hljeb je isto odličan! Za gazdu, kuharicu, i sve tu, svaka čast! read more

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Amazing food, highly recommend, fast service, and owner is very generous and good ambiance.

Wow !!! Definitely best Kebapi in town. For as long as have lived in Chicago 30 plus years I never stopped here always went down the street for Palachinke and Chevapi until today and OMG WOW !!! I just found my new go to place for Balkan food. Do yourself a favor and stop by this place try it and you'll be amazed as well. The taste is so authentic I thought for a moment I was back in the old country . I'm not sure what the staff names are but they are very attentive and also they can make you laught with old school Balkan jokes. Lol. Again for a moment I thought I was at the old country . Love this place read more

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AMAZING !!! Fabulous fresh food!! The woman at the counter broke down the menu for me . She gave us her top 3 personal favorites and we got the #1 &#2. Guys... THIS is comfort food. The bread is so fresh. The flavor in the meat is outstanding. Good fries good sides. (Very generous with additional sides) The restaurant is pretty plain but its clean which is most important. The family that runs this restaurant has a solid menu and are excellent cooks. Give them a try ! Instead of getting a cheeseburger from a local establishment come here and try their #1..... it is totally worth it! And you get what you pay for . Great portion for price! read more

I got the gulaš, cevapi, and cheese burek and they all tasted great! The woman working was also very friendly and kind. I will definitely be back here. read more

Amazing Service every time my wife and I come here. The quality of the Food is beyond words it's so fresh every time and anything you order you won't be disappointed and for my Bosnians coming to visit Chicago this place has the Best cevape hands down. read more

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Absolutely the best Bosnian/Balkan food in town! Burek (but really all their pitas--filo dough filled with either meat, cheese or spinach) is my favorite. Drown it in their homemade yogurt and you will be in heaven. Their service is also amazing. read more

Amazing food for an unbeatable price. Pretty sure everything is made onsite; the bread is, for lack of a better word, special. The chicken sandwich is really good, and the sudzuk meal is excellent. I've only ever had my order taken by one person, and the service is great. If you like Balkan food or are just looking to try something different, this is for you. read more

I had my eyes on cevap sandwich for a while and it was totally worth it. Good service and good freshly made food! read more

I had their cevapi today, and they taste better than I expected. The lepinja bread was perfect, it comes with some sour cream spread and eggplant spread as well. Reasonable prices and outstanding customer service., read more

Delicious grilled chicken sandwich. Prepared very quickly for Saturday lunchtime takeout.

I have never eaten here, but while looking for a Mediterranean restaurant in Andersonville to accommodate my group, I have to say, I'm highly amused at two reviewers who have given this place a negative review for not allowing them to bring in Subway sandwiches to eat while on the premises. I find it hilarious, and want to patronize them just to make up for the ignoramuses who think it's fine to dine on fare from another establishment while a guest of their restaurant. I give them five stars for being as civil as they were. I've seen signs that caution patrons not to bring in outside food when dining. It's like cautioning folks that their coffee will be hot; it's just a given that any conscientious consumer takes for granted. read more

Great family run business. Their food is always fresh and comforting. I would leave them 10 stars if I could. Can't wait to go back. Keep up the good work guys. :-) read more

The woman who runs the place is very rude and un attentive. I walked in to order lunch and even though no one was there she just stared at me like I had interrupted her day. No hello. No asking what I wanted. She just stood there saying nothing. Weird. When I went to order it took a good five times explaining what I wanted before she got it right. Their menu isn't that complicated. I was just trying I order two sandwiches. Then when I went to pay I told her I had the coupon from yelp - which is why I stopped in in the first place - and she refused to take it. She said the new management didn't accept it. That's great. Then the new management should take it off the yelp page. I walked out and went down the street to HUBS, where the staff is friendly and he prices are better. I live closer to TOSCANO, but after the way I was treated, I'll stay away. read more

No stars for this place I don't like it the style service . I bought for them some foods , just I seat in the chair and open the subway for eat and the lady of this store said that I can not eat subway here even thought I order food of them ready . Everybody don't come here , ok you can keep $30 I bought the foods for you guys today but I never come back again very rude people....no stars ever though only haft stars...rude people. read more

I look forward to going to do my laundry every week. Why you ask...because I step next door and have some fabulous food while my clothes are washing. It has become part of my routine. When this place opened I couldn't wait to try it out. We are always looking for new places to eat. I must say all the waiting was worth it. From the Spinich Philo to the roasted potatoes there hasn't been one thing on this menu that I have tried that wasn't pleasing to my mouth and stomach. Whatever you order make sure you taste the homemade Lepina Bread. It is made fresh daily by the owners mother. This place is friendly and welcoming. And VERY affordable. I recommend it to anyone looking to have a great meal at great prices. read more

Nice friendly neighborhood restaurant. The cevapi sandwich is a great deal at $8. It includes 8 sausages, fries and a fountain drink. I took half the sandwich home for later. Try the meat assortment plate if you want to taste cevapi, sudzuk and the other thing I can't pronounce. Toscana is near Hidden Cove, a bunch of karaoke bars and several no-tell motels if you're making a night of it. Check it out! read more

Finally tried this today! Food was fresh, delicious and homemade. The service was great and I really enjoyed my experience. I will definently eat her again. I hope they're on UberEats so I can quick dial up a meal. read more

Do you like sandwiches as big as your head? I do. The best part? The sandwiches are good!!! We had Bosnian beef patty sandwiches. I was shocked when we got them home and saw how huge they were. The soup was good as well. I must admit that ordering was not easy because there was a bit of a language barrier .My order did not come out right, but there was nothing seriously amiss. I am not a fan of pita bread, but the homemade Lepina bread they served was amazing. Yes, I will be back. read more

I highly recommend the restaurant. Their grilled chicken sandwich is out of this world! It's served on homemade bread, which the owner makes fresh everyday, along with a special sauce. Honestly, it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I can't wait to go back to try more menu items. You can tell the owner takes much pride in her restaurant and really cares that the customer is truly satisfied. read more

Amazing amazing food. Great traditional Bosnian dishes. Cevapi is good. Best euro chicken sandwich in the city. Fresh bread for sandwich is unreal. Also a secret menu. Get the beef stew or smoky beans. read more

Give these guys a try. Delicious and authentic Bosnian food, along with pasta, salads, and hamburgers...something for everyone. The owners are a nice husband and wife, and you'll see their sons help out often. Nice people. They remember me and greet me with a smile and wave when I come in and seem to really appreciate business they receive. Try their Ustipke (fried bread) with kaymak spread. You won't regret this...Freshest bread EVER! My boyfriend and I go nuts over this stuff! Great price, great portions, and it feels good to support the local businesses instead of the chains! read more

I'm sure this place can get mixed reviews but I've never had a bad experience here. Reason being is people expect certain tastes to be provided at locations that serve traditional food from other countries to taste all the same. You have to have an open mind going into this establishment as with any other ethnic food joint. The food i have had there is Cevapi (Pita with Beef Sausages) and Sirnica (Cheese Pie) have both been delicious. Speaking to the owner made me at ease when eating at her restaurant. She is a very clean person and her kitchen stays clean and neat. If you want to taste Bosnian food and feel as if it's home made then check it out for yourself. It is delicious and it does feel like home. read more

I live a block away and came in here and bought hot dog and fries and a drink. The hot dog tasted bland.. Almost no taste. The fries were soggy. At least my soda tasted like soda! They politely told me I couldn't dine in cause they were closing in 20 min. So I ate in my car in the parking lot. read more

French fries are the best in area!!! My daughter love this place! Nice service!!! Thank you! We will definitely come back:)

I came across this place on accident but it was a pleasent one. I was greeted by a genorous portion of hospitality and a nice sized sandwhich. I originally wanted a gyro which they have, as well as burgers, hotdogs and the sorts like that but I would not go to this restaurant for that type of food as that food can be found everywhere and this review would be useless. I discovered some traditional Balkan food. I had a Pljeskavica sandwhich. It is a mixed patty of lamb and beef and it was served on homemade Lepina bread whice they make everyday. If you love Gyros you will love this sandwhich. It comes with a homemade sour cream sauce and a red sauce with freshley cut onions. They have other traditional sandwhiches that I will eventually try. I will definitly go there again for something other restaurants dont have. I hope this place does well. read more

Service sucks. Ordered my food to go. Menu indicated you get bread, salad and two sides for a dinner. Paid full price for dinner but got my food without bread, salad, only one side and without the sauce for my order to boot! I felt short changed and called them to say items were missing. They did not even offer to deliver missing items, and told me to come back for them. I went back for the missing items. I was informed they are changing the menu and are now only offering one side for the dinner order. Still did not get the sauce for my order. Ordinary tasting food. Unfriendliest restaurant I've been to. Price too much for what you get. Not coming back. Will never recommend. read more

When I visited this restaurant for the first time this past week, I received friendly customer service. The food was good. The portions are large and generous. I get the feeling that the owners (my assumption) don't take their customers for granted. They accept credit cards except AMEX and don't require a minimum charge like some other casual eating establishments in the area. During my visit, the soda machine was out of Pepsi. I informed the person at the counter of this. She thanked me nicely for letting her know and later apologized, as I was eating my meal, for not having Pepsi available. It was not a big deal for me, but I appreciated her apology, which showed she cared about the customer experience. As I left, the owners thanked me again for coming. Regarding cleanliness, there is no problem in this area. Finally, for those who drive, there is parking. I left feeling good patronizing a neighborhood establishment. read more

My husband and I loved to eat at this place especially it was convenient for us when we are doing our laundry because this is place is just beside Spin Cycle. The food also tastes good and delicious. But yesterday I was kinda disappointed on how I was treated. My husband ordered the usual chicken sandwich. I didnt get to order because at that moment I was craving for a sub. I went outside and bought a Subway sandwich. I thought that it would be okay to eat my subway sandwich inside their restaurant because besides we were regular customers there, my husband also ordered his food and drink there. I was approached by the lady who works there and told me rudely that I shouldnt eat my Subway sandwich there. I understood her and was very apologetic because I knew that I was eating a sandwich which I didnt order there. But I was expecting that she should have said it nicely. To avoicd confrontation, i didnt eat my sandwich eventhough I was hungry. I told my husband to just continue eating his food. He was supposed to talk to the manager but I opted not to make a scene and to avoid any confrontation. It's also not in my character to be confrontational but I felt I should have been approached politely considering we were regular customers there. Disappointed. The food I will rate with 4 stars. But customers service is a 2. read more

Great food and excellent service. Homemade b te ad, meat patties and gyro. Add veggies too as options, Amazing....I wish I live close by to have it more often. read more

Yes - this place is easy to miss since from the outside it could just as easily be a run of the mill hot-dog stand. BUT! The food is truly awesome. The traditional Bosnia (I think the owner said he was Bosnian) breads and meats are so delicious. The Cevapcici sandwich is my favorite. They serve it on a soft pita-like bread that they make there. When we went, they were slow and the guy behind the counter (I assume the owner) took us into the tiny kitchen where his mother (all the bread recipie's are hers, he says) was rolling out Philo dough on a big stainless steel table. The table was easily 4 feet by 4 feet and she has a thin layer of unbroken dough stretched across the whole thing - so thin you could see through it like wax paper. We're looking forward to going back and trying the spinach pies and other treats. They have hamburgers and Italian beef there as well, but the reason to go is the traditional food. read more