Toscana Ristorante Italiano

6401 Morrison Boulevard, Suite 680

Charlotte, NC 28211

704-367-1808

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Since 1998, Toscana Ristorante has offered guests first-rate service and authentic Tuscan cuisine. Toscana is the perfect setting for an intimate meal. Our romantic ambience feels just like a tranquil European courtyard that will enclose you with its old world elegance. Our seasonal menu of Northern Italian favorites is crafted with passion and offers only the freshest to bring the true flavors of Tuscany to your table. In addition, all pastas and desserts are made fresh in-house daily. You'll also find an extensive list of fine wines featuring all regions of Italy.

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$35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)

First course (choice of one)

Asparagi – baked asparagus, brown butter, Parmesan and prosciutto di Parma

Insalata – sweet Bibb lettuce, Gorgonzola, pears, white balsamic vinaigrette

Zuppa del Giorno – soup of the day, made in-house daily

Second course (choice of one)

Costoletta di Maiale – pork chop with black truffle demi, fingerling potatoes and haricots verts

Cavatelli – pasta with slow-cooked beef ragu

Pollo Farcito – stuffed chicken breast with provolone and sun-dried tomato, prosciutto di Parma

Eggplant Ravioli – fresh house-made ravioli, brown butter and sage sauce

Strozzapreti – pasta, rock shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, light tomato cream sauce, basil, truffle oil

Risotto del Giorno – risotto of the day, special house-crafted recipe

Pesce del Giorno – fresh catch of the day

Gluten-free pasta available upon request

Dessert (choice of one)

Bread Pudding – warmed and served with crème Anglaise

Panna Cotta – vanilla custard with strawberry coulis and fresh berries

Tiramisu – ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, shaved dark chocolate

Torta di Cioccolato – mascarpone mousse, dark chocolate ganache, crema Chantilly