The place sucks. They have no f#$%@ Idea about service. Never got waited on.

This place is AMAZING! We met Chef Michele and let him surprise us and did he deliver! We started with roasted vegetables drizzled with balsamic vinegar and fresh burrata. Then we were delighted with a pan seared pork chop with roasted purple potatoes. Paired with a lovely Brunello di Montalcino. Truly a wonderful epicurean experience. read more

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Terrible service. Food lacking any flavor and does not deserve to use the Tuscan name. Do yourself a favor and seek better food in Solvang when visiting. read more

So we come to Solvang on a Tuesday. There is supposedly only 2 places open for dinner that are in walking distance. We choose Toscana as they don't charge corkage fee for Lucas and Lewellen wines.we walk three blocks and find out that one of the two restaurants open on Tuesday's decided to not open. So either avoid this restaurant or just avoid Solvang on Tuesday's. read more

I love Toscana I usually get a steak for my husband. Toscana has the Best steak thank you Omar you are the best!!!

Not only is the food delicious but the service is spectacular. The prices are very reasonable and overall a great experience. I would definitely recommend and plan to return my next time in Solvang. Personally I thought these were the nicest, most gracious people who served us. I was visiting the area with a friend and my toddler. I was breast feeding my baby so they dimmed the lights as it was evening and was my babies bed time. They said they usually dim the lights in the evening anyway but I thought it was so thoughtful. My baby started having a melt down and one of the owners came over and distracted her. I thought I would need to box my dinner to go but I was able to finish and enjoy every last bite thanks to the friendly staff. I was so embarrassed of my child's behavior (just starting the 'terrible twos') but the owner reassured me he had grandkids and it was no big deal. read more

Toscana - Pizza Near Me - Solvang, California

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I visited when heading up to the Central Coast from San Diego. The whole town is adorable, and I found this restaurant fit in very well. It was a great mid-point stop in. The lasagna was fan-freaking-tastic. I could eat it all day. The pizza was good. I did find it odd that there were no bathrooms inside. Due to construction it was actually a bit difficult to get to any, so I walked across the street to a public one while I was waiting for my food. Overall a fun stop in, but perhaps a bit more service/menu items (drinks/apps) to take advantage of people that are at your restaurant. As I was walking out the chef introduced himself, and showed us the cooking area (which is very open). I thought that was a nice touch. read more

Pros: good covid procedures, masked, clean, didn't allow mingling, didn't give menus out during 25 min wait on a Friday night, friendly and courteous staff , good salad, well staffed , got our water refilled by dedicated bussers about 4x automatically Cons: it was 60% full of customers/tables but maybe kitchen was understaff , simple lasagna & a cheese pizza w the kids took 30 min + 25 wait for table. Lasagna is a prepped item in fridge that only needs toppings, sauce, to complete. Their 4 small ovens prob were full and backed up all the orders. For a very small order (salad, pizza, lasagna) it was super long wait. Explained to server that service was good but business placed customers in a negative situation by waiting so long and didn't offer a quick appetizer, bread, soda. Something. Maybe the kitchen had a backup but it was always in their powers to discount the high $75 bill with $10 off , they could always do something . Server immediately offered an ice team which we gladly took. Pizza dough was bland, tasteless, super thin. Lasagna wasn't too big for being $20 and late. Most of the items were on the flavorless side. Advice: no good for kids, good atmosphere , pricier menu of carbs and veggies which are some of the cheapest food ingredients , only 2 meat items , read more

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Service at this place is so horrible, first off the hostess acts like she's doing you a favor by getting you a table, then we sat for over 20 mins on a not busy night while and never even looked at by anyone no drinks offered or nothing, I was giving them the benefit of the doubt maybe short staffed but then they sat another table and they got their order in not even 5 mins after getting seated. I think what was bothersome was the enthusiastic "bye goodnight" from the same crappy hostes while walking out because we never got serviced. honestly just felt discriminated by this place. read more

I wish that I can give MINUS ZERO stars! worse place ever, if you are a Latino person AVOID to visit this place,you will be discriminated without any mercy. We were 7 people(3 kids and 4 adults), I was asking for a table (5:15pm) the patio was completely empty with the heaters on, this place only have 2 waiters, one is a blonde hair which has a very rude attitude that can go straight yelling at you and giving you attitude saying that there are no tables available for you, the other lady looks sweet but tells you the basically the same. , well she told me that they don't have tables available until 7:30pm.. at that time there were some tables inside, I asked her if she can seat us in the patio area, and she said that they weren't offering service there, I told her it was fine, we will wait, when my husband got there he went to ask to the "blonde" lady for a table and she said that she would ask.. her answer was yes with that "we don't want you here" attitude, but it would be at the patio and in two different tables, my husband accepted... 2 mins later another party of 11 people just arrived and they were welcomed by her and cleaning the tables from the dust and putting 3 tables together... by the way my husband asked her to clean up the table for us, and she just gave him a cloth towel to clean it up... in my opinion the food is overpriced, on top of that the ladies were practically ignoring us we just had 1 napkin that we were sharing with our 3 kids.... this was our fourth time there, we were so naive thinking that the ladies were just not trained for a customer service since they were so rude all the time eve though when they had been seen us before, and that didn't offer us just a simple smile, finally after this time we got the message: LATINOS ARE NOT WELCOME THERE, and of course we won't back again, we are paying for a very expensive pizza which is not the best, and for sure we deserve to be treated with respect and courtesy... DO NOT VISIT THIS PLACE unless you would like to receive attitud, rudeness, and lose your appetite. read more

We really wanted to try this place out, so we made a reservation to eat inside bc we had small children. They assured us the next day we could eat inside at our reservation time, no problem. We returned the following day at designated time and we were then told that we would have to be outside, at 43 outside we just couldn't do that. When they explaining their mistake of double booking they were rude and not willing to work with us to find a solution. We left and found another Italian restaurant (Cecil) which was much more accommodating (without a reservation) and delicious. As travelers we rely on making reservations ahead of time and it was very upsetting that they didn't honor their commitment. read more

Great meal, Great Atmosphere, Great Staff. We had a great meal all 8 of us. Thanks to kitchen and wait staff. Would recommend. Will eat there again on our next trip to Solvang. read more

My experience was wonderful!!! I don't know how to start this review, so many good things about this restaurant. I came here for lunch and definitely I would love to come back for dinner. This is such a cute, cozy restaurant, they just opened in November 2016. As soon as I walked in they told me to sit anywhere I wanted. The owner brought me the menu. I only had the arugula salad because I have had a big breakfast so I didn't feel like eating a big lunch. I was surprised by the size of my salad which was huge. The atmosphere was great . They had Eros Ramazzotti's songs in Italian, I was totally transported out of this world. I will definitely come back on my next trip to Solvang. My only gripe is the fact the restrooms are located outside of the restaurant on the second level which I totally find so uncomfortable but I still give them 5 stars because of the great food and ambience. The staff was outstanding, even the owner was so nice and friendly. read more

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Unfortunately, we had a very unpleasant dining experience. We are visiting Solvang for the weekend and decided to check out this, " nice " restaurant. We waited outside to be seated for a bit but it started raining so we opened the door. We received absolutely no greeting from 3 cooks and 2 waitress standing behind the counter. My boyfriend had to greet them in order for us to be acknowledge. The only response we got was, " do you have a reservation" we kindly answered that we did not. If this is a reservation only restaurant, a simple, " Sorry, we only take reservations " would have been enough and we could have looked elsewhere and made a reservation for the following day, not a problem. The waitress said , " You can sit there " and pointed to a corner. Since we did not have a reservation, we were grateful the team chose to take us in. Our waitress , Jessica, was the most unpleasant server I have experienced in a while. She was passive aggressive and rude. We ordered before a group next to us, however, we received our food much later and NEVER got our drinks. There was a lovely girl walking around making sure our water cups were refilled. Luckily, we had water as our server never came back with our wine nor walked near enough for us to be able to request it from her. The lasagna was AMAZING ! The pizza's crust is exquisite. We have explored many Italian high end restaurants in California and this is very authentic food. If you can make a good impression on the staff, I'm sure you would enjoy your meal. We finally got in touch with Jessica and she brought over the check. As we were shuffling around to provide payment she said under her breath, " I'll come back with an iPad". At this point we were so frustrated that we timed how long it took for her to return. We waited for 20 minutes for her to return. We could see her laughing and giggling at the bar with the other waitress but waited patiently. 20 minutes later, Jessica returns and without a word, drops ( yea I mean drops ) the card reader and without saying a single word walks away. The service was so unfortunate we left with a sour taste in our mouth. I really hope this review serves as feedback for improvement of costumer service as service really does make a difference when you are dropping $100 on pizza. Edit: After reading the other negative reviews I come to realize as a Mexican woman I may have been discriminated against. Every single review that is negative has a Hispanic name... it makes sense why my table was treated so poorly as I was the only Hispanic person in that restaurant. I am even more shocked THE OWNER DEFENDS THIS WOMAN WHEN COSTUMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. My white boyfriend Just experienced racism for the first time ! Do better Toscana ! read more

Came here for a late dinner when almost every other in town was closed. We didn't have reservations, but they welcomed us in and we received very friendly service from Amanda at the bar. We ordered meatballs, eggplant, and pizza. All 3 we delicious and very filling, and we had leftover pizza for breakfast the next day. If you love cheese and red sauce, this place is for you! read more

Toscana - Eggplant, meatballs, and sausage/mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Solvang, California

After waiting one hour for my food, it came warm and did not taste good while it was Supposed to be hot. I told The waitress, her name Suzie or Suzan, about the situation and asked her to warm my plate, but she was not pleased with my request and gave me the bad look trying to make me feel guilty saying i complain too much!! Than she added she will be back soon, she had to take another order, but 15 min later she did not come back, So I got upset, did not eat my food, asked and paid for my bill, and immediately called my credit card and told them what happened and they refunded me back. What a stupid waitress. Fire the bitch!! read more

The food is super good , the sushi pizza is the best, the lasagna is soooo tasty They have also the NY steak it is off the menu but it is so soft and delicious Totally recommend it read more

Licked it off clean. Pizza, Lasagna, and the NY Tagliani was PERFECT and has the authenticity we were looking for! read more

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Food was bland. Pasta was over cooked. Raviolis were burned and chewy. Nothing special. Slow service. read more

Toscana - Burned and chewy raviolis. - Pizza Near Me - Solvang, California

My mom and I came for lunch yesterday, got into around 12:45p. They were PACKED -- there wasn't enough staff for the building, it was so busy! Regardless of that, the entire staff (FOH and the kitchen) were a delight, accommodating the two of us quickly, and kept a consistent eye on the table. Special props to Amanda! She was incredibly sweet and fast for how busy it was. We ordered the Caprese salad and split the Parma sandwich. They were both so freaking good, I don't think I was even hungry again until about 9p! We left at close, and about an hour later I realized I had left my water bottle. Not only did they keep it for me, I realized after I left that they had even topped it off with water without me having to ask (or even being there!!) I Thank you all again, and happy holidays! read more

Really incredible food. I'm not sure why we're the only people here sitting in this beautiful courtyard at lunch on a Saturday. This place should be packed. read more

I would give 0 star if possible. We reached the restaurant around 8pm which was 30 mins before the closing time but the attitude of the waitress was soooo rude and bad. The minute she saw us she said I assume you are vegetarians and we have only bruschetta and water that are for you. What kind of attitude is this? Such a racist and rude place and would never go here or recommend this place to any of my family or friends!!! read more

What attracted us to this place was the setting...nice outdoor seating under the trees and decorative lights; the food was so-so and somewhat disappointing though, like something you can buy frozen at the store and heat up. The service was terrible - servers not even acknowledging you when you want to get the check and pay! They looked like they didn't want to work there. read more

Food was ok - but we sat for over 30 minutes and the only one on their job was the young man serving water! Waited exactly an hour from the time we arrived to get our food!!! The excuse given was " sorry for the wait, but everyone is having to wait!" Normally do not like to complain, but I almost did tonight! It's not like meatballs and lasagna are not precooked and just need a touch of heat, put on the sauce and serve!!! Will not return!! read more

DELIZIOSO! Worth every penny. We finished every plate put in front of us. Don't forget dessert! I'm already craving their tiramisu. Thank you to our kind server who gave us excellent recommendation and she also shared some fun facts. read more

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Where to begin! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is felt very down to earth yet suttle and authentic. We were indecisive as to what to order, so we asked for a suggestion from our waiter. We were recommended to try the Rollino (in my mind the otalian burrito). Strips of dough wrapped with mushrooms, spinach, cheese, and seasonings, then topped with fresh cut tomatoes and drapped with olive oil. let em tell you, TRY THIS Rollino (Italian burrito), it is finger lickin bomb! We then ordered the Lasagna, and let me tell you if this is a taste of Italy, then please book my flight! They have a great wide variety of wines and about 5beer selections on draft. I have 1 disappointment, I was so indulged in my meal that I wasn't able to snap a picture of anything other than my wine glass. read more

Toscana - Pizza Near Me - Solvang, California

In the city of Solvang is a nice Italian restaurant called Toscana. We found out about this place through Yelp. Even though it had solid reviews, I was a bit hesitant given the 30 something reviews. My wife and our friends sat at the counter as there were many tables that were reserved. We ordered: Meatballs Lasagna 2 Pizzas Salad with arugula and tomatoes The red sauce in the lasagna was one of the best I've ever had. Honestly, I got this because I thought it was the only item on the menu that could fill me up. Lots of mozzarella cheese on top for you cheese lovers. Meatballs were very tender and good sized. Pizza was thin crust, crispy, cheesy, and best of all didn't have all that black charcoal on the bottom like many places. Yes, I appreciated that. Salad was fresh and full of aroma. I liked it even though I'm not a huge fan of arugula. Servers were always attentive in refilling our waters and the waitress was very nice. For you wine drinkers, there are a ton of different wines in the bar area. Overall, solid Italian place in the middle of Solvang. read more

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Great food. Great waitress. Lovely outdoor setting. I am local. I will certainly return soon.

I loved Toscana! I sat at the bar and was treated like a star. Good wine, great service and honestly the best pizza I've had in California. The arugula salad was delicious, too. A hidden gem, can't wait to come back! read more

Awesome pesto sauce for pizza !! Great fresh food. Loved their salads. Kids friendly menu .. ample seating outdoors with heaters.

This restaurant was a last minute find....the best we have ever had. The server Brigitte was so kind and accommodating. Highly recommend! The food was beyond any Michelin restaurant please try! read more

We came to the area for a trip and called a week ahead to make a reservation only to find out as we arrived that they were closed for "technical difficulties." They had our contact information but no call to let us know they were closed. This dinner was the only reason we drove to this town. read more

I don't ever do this and don't like being that person, but our server was the rudest girl I ever encountered at a restaurant. My husband and I escaped for the first time in 5 years since having kids and came here on a local recommendation. The server was extremely rude even at one point when we asked for the check and had our credit card out was told "I thought you would be those people". What does that even mean? My husband was like she's probably having a bad day which I totally get but she was so kind to the family next to us even going over the menu. It was weird. Food was ok. Wish I spent $100 somewhere else. read more

Very disappointing experience. My review echos several others. Horrible server, I understand everyone is short staffed. She would yack at people that appeared to be regulars. They even had to ring a bell to pick up our order which by the was was never complete as she discovered upon presenting us with the bill. As described in as few offer comments the Margarita pizza was very doughy and looked like a cheese pizza with basil sprinkled on it. I questioned the waitress and she said oh, would you like some tomatoes? After the fact, no! Bad experience with server and food was less than authentic- of course we were in a danish town not Italy. We won't be back! read more

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place as we visited for 4th of July week . It's very small yet cozy . We ordered the basil pizza . Its been a few years & we still speak of this dish , i hope to return next year & try this again ! read more

Tiffany M was amazing! She cares about the quality of the wine and referred an awesome bottle to us! She was great!!!! If you dine here...ask for her! read more

Here in Solvang for the first time to do a cycling event 100 mile ride found Toscana on yelp Had a fantastic pre ride dinner everything was delicious was planning on having the lasagne But had the spaghetti special with meatballs on the side & beet and arugula salad and brucetta. To finish it off the tiramisu was perfect If I could I would have licked the plate was so good Our server Susan was wonderful. Thank you Susan for a fast and delicious meal !!! Nom nom nom !! read more

I've never been so written off by multiple people in my LIFE! Customer service is obviously something they do not value! The two female waitresses there were not only rude but unprofessional! I called in a to go order at 8:25 pm & the female who answered their phone said my order would be ready in 30 mins. I arrived there promptly at 8:55 pm and it took 5 minutes for someone to look me in the eyes and ask how I could be helped. I spoke with both female waitresses and neither one could find my to go order- BECAUSE NEITHER ONE PUT THE ORDER THROUGH!!! What a joke! They had attitude when talking to me and just wanted to dismiss the whole situation. One waitress was too busy drinking on the job trying to smooch customers & the other was too busy attending to her tables to give me the time of day. The only decent human being in that establishment was the attentive kind head chef. He apologized and was quick to get me my order. I don't care if they're the only decent pizza place in town I will never give them my service ever again! read more

I found the staff to be rude and completely lacking in customer service. Do not recommend at all. read more

I was really hoping that this restaurant would be good. We got a recommendation from a tasting room in town. When we arrived they were just starting to get busy and they seemed a bit understaffed. We sat for more than an hour and watched everyone around us get their food while we waited and waited. I eventually went in and asked to cash out because there was no indication of our food coming. I know restaurants are working hard but we were clearly overlooked multiple times while everyone else was served. The server knew it was ridiculous and cashed us out and gave us the food to go. read more