You Are In

Home North East Tyne & Wear Newcastle-upon-Tyne La Toscana Ristorante

La Toscana Ristorante

Featured Restaurant  

La Toscana Ristorante Summary

  • Cuisine(s): Italian
  • Opening Times:
    Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 15:00 17:00 - 22:00
  • Avg Price: £27.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

La Toscana Ristorante Description

la toscana ristorante newcastleThe Mediterranean influences of La Toscana Ristorante have been pleasing those who were in the know since 1973, and delighted Geordies nowadays tend to take Salvatore and his staff as a Newcastle institution.

Be that as it may there is nothing institutional about the dishes that regularly brighten the lives and palates of those who have discovered La Toscana. Menus range over lunch and early, set, blackboard, vegetarian and a special one for match days when the team is playing at home.

We have taken the a la carte which starts with a good range of antipasti along the lines of king prawns sautéed with onions and garlic, or Parma ham, salami, mortadella, smoked salmon, prawns, olives and garnish. The traditional minestrone is never in short supply and several of the pastas can be taken as starters or main courses.

The carbonara, bacon and cream sauce; spicy meatballs in tomato sauce with spaghetti and salsicce lucane, homemade Italian sausages cooked in tomato served on a bed of tagliatelle make a good intermediary course. One of the best things about Italian cooking is that you can, with a reasonably clear conscience fit in a few extra dishes without getting too many sideways glances from she who professes to care about your figure.

So on with the merry feast, heading towards the Chef's speciality area, and the sublime saltimbocca alla Romana, escalope of veal, Parma ham, sage and white wine and tomato jus, which has to be one of the great classic dishes. For those who may have some reluctance about this great dish, the things they do to beef at La Toscana are notable. Try the Fiorentina, a T-bone steak averaging out at around 1.3 lbs, with a choice of port, pepata, mushroom or Stilton sauces.

And so it is time to bring proceedings to a graceful end, and you realise that those extra sly dishes, whilst delicious, did little towards accommodating a pudding, where even the sticky toffee pudding that had its genesis in Cartmel, has acquired an Italian persona and become budino al caramello.

An unashamedly Italian wine list makes some grudging concessions to the rest of the world, but not many. But when there is quality grappa and calvados to be had, who cares?

Check on their Website to widen your menu knowledge and find out about takeaways, home delivery, outside catering for office lunch or home.

Fixed Lunch

  • £10.95 (2 courses) to £13.95 (3 courses), Mon - Sat

Fixed Dinner

  • £10.95 (2 courses) to £13.95 (3 courses), Mon - Fri, before 7pm

Your Reviews of La Toscana Ristorante

Carole André (19 February 2009)

I am delighted every time I go there to taste authentic Italian flavours. Furthermore service is excellent. I highly recommend it from France!

Carl Williams (2 February 2009)

There can be few restaurants that offer the excellent value and quality offered by the lunchtime menu in La Toscana. Coupled with the best service you can imagine it is impossible to recommend this restaurant enough. Value for money is excellent and so is the service.

See more reviews of La Toscana Ristorante

Write A Review For La Toscana Ristorante

Have you eaten at La Toscana Ristorante? Then why not write a review for La Toscana Ristorante! It only takes a few moments, no registration is required.

Not sure what to write? Have a look through all of our restaurant reviews for inspiration!

Additional Info for La Toscana Ristorante

  • Yes Children welcome
  • Yes Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • Yes Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £11.95
  • House white: £11.95
  • Service charge: 10% (optional)
 
  • American Express
  • Delta
  • Mastercard
  • Switch
  • Solo
  • Visa

Edit this listing Make changes to this listing | Print this page | Send to a friend Send to a friend

Other Restaurants You May Like

Ristorante Roma
Italian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Secco Ristorante Salentino
Italian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Spago Restaurant
Italian, Pizza & Pasta in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
American, Italian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Pani's Cafe Bar
Italian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Francesca's
Italian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
 
 

Featured Group Restaurant

  • Nando's - Newcastle, The GateNando's - Newcastle, The Gate With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.
 
 

Special
Offers

£10 or Less Meal Deals
Up to 50% Off Meals
£15 or Less Meal Deals
£30 or Less Meal Deals
Olive Press - Leeds (Leeds)
50% off any pizza or pasta main before 7pm
Sports Cafe - Leeds, The (Leeds)
25% off your food bill.
Livebait - Leeds (Leeds)
Fixed Price Menu 2 courses £13.50 3 courses £17.50
London Road (Alderley Edge)
Sunday Menu 2 courses £15.50 3 courses £18.50
 

Selected
Restaurant

El Castano
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

 

El Castano is a relatively recent addition to Osborne Road's lively bar and restaurant scene. The Spanish theme starts as you walk through the door, well demonstrated by its bright entrance, new ...

 

Featured
Restaurants

Starters and Puds
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Grainger Rooms
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Mandarin
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Secco Ristorante Salentino
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Blackfriars Restaurant
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Spice Cube, The
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne)