Toscano Menu
Toscano, an upscale Italian restaurant located in Harvard Square, offers a classy dining experience with a variety of mouth-watering dishes. With a menu that includes antipasti like Bruschetta and Caprese, caldo options like Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Eggplant, and comforting soups like Tuscan Vegetable and White Bean, Toscano caters to diverse tastes. Customers praise the impeccable service and attention to detail, with reviews highlighting the tender Salmon, creamy Risotto, and delectable Pappardelle. The ambiance, reminiscent of a small Tuscan wine cellar, makes it perfect for celebrations and intimate gatherings. Overall, Toscano stands out for its delicious food, elegant atmosphere, and excellent service, making it a top choice for Italian cuisine in the Boston area.
Antipasti
Bruschetta
Tuscan bread, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella.
Salumi e Formaggi
Sliced cured, roasted meats, Pecorino Toscano, grana padano, olives.
Salmone Affumicato
Foley smoked salmon, crostini, lemon, caperberries.
Caprese
Local burrata, beefsteak tomatoes, basil.
Prosciutto e Melone
Prosciutto of Parma, ripe melon.
Carpaccio di Manzo
Aged beef, arugula, capers, Parmigiano.
Carpaccio di Manzo with Truffle Oil
Aged beef, arugula, capers, Parmigiano.
Vitello Tonnato
Chilled sliced veal roast, tuna caper sauce.
Cozze in Brodetto
Steamed pei mussels, lemon herb broth.
Calamari in Gratella
Grilled point Judith squid, lemon, mustard sauce.
Verdure alla Griglia
Grilled vegetables, olive oil, lemon.
Polpettine Fiorentina
Veal, beef and pork meatballs, florentine style.
Gamberoni alla Brace
Seasoned grilled shrimp, seasoned shrimp sauce.
Salsicce e Rapine
Grilled house-made pork sausage, rapini, lemon.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Roasted eggplant, tomato, fresh mozzarella.
Caldo
Zuppa
Minestrone di Verdure
Tuscan style vegetable soup.
Pasta e Fagioli
Puree of white bean soup, tubettini.
Pappa al Pomodoro
Authentic tomato bread soup.
Mista Toscano
Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, olives, red wine vinegar, olive oil.
Tricolore
Baby arugula, radicchio, endive, olive oil, aged balsamic.
Barbine Rosse
Red beets, Gorgonzola dolci, lemon, olive oil.
Rucola e Pomodoro
Baby arugula, tomato, shaved Parmigiano, balsamic dressing.
Cesare
Romaine hearts, focaccia croutons, classic dressing.
Panzanella
Classic Tuscan bread salad.
Insalate
Pizza
Quattro Formaggi Bianco
Four cheeses, arugula, sliced tomato.
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil.
Salsiccia
Homemade sausage, tomato, fresh mozzarella.
Soppressata
Hot sopressata, tomato, fresh mozzarella.
Funghi di Bosco
Wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, thyme, tomato, olive oil.
Speck
Smoked prosciutto, tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula.
Verdura
Portobello, zucchini, red pepper, onion, tomato, fresh mozzarella.
Pecorino Toscano Four Cheese Tasting
Sheep's milk, toscana.
Taleggio Four Cheese Tasting
Cow's milk, Lombardia.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Four Cheese Tasting
Cow's milk, Emilia Romagna.
Robiola Four Cheese Tasting
Cow and sheep's milk, piemonte.
Pecorino Toscano with Truffle Honey
Sheep's milk, toscana.
Taleggio with Truffle Honey
Cow's milk, Lombardia.
Parmigiano-Reggiano with Truffle Honey
Cow's milk, Emilia Romagna.
Robiola with Truffle Honey
Cow and sheep's milk, piemonte.
Formaggi
Selection of three cheeses, fruit.
Formaggi
Pasta
Linguine Pesto
Traditional pesto sauce.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Classic fresh tomato sauce, basil.
Tagliatelle Porcini
Sauteed porcini mushrooms, herbs.
Rigatoni Toscano
Double smoked bacon, tomato cream, herbs.
Gnocchi Checca
Handmade potato gnocchi, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil.
Ravioli Anatra
Handmade spinach ricotta ravioli, ground duck sauce fiorentina.
Penne Strascicate
Tuscan meat sauce.
Spaghetti allo Scoglio
Mixed seafood, white wine, herbs.
Tagliatelle Gamberi
Chopped shrimp, tomato, white wine, red chili pepper.
Pappardelle Bolognese "Bianco"
Ground veal, pork and beef, ricotta, cream, tomato.
Orecchiette Vitello
Ground veal, mushrooms, tomato.
Linguine Vongole
Count neck clams, tomato, white wine, red chili pepper.
Tagliatelle Boscaiola
Wild mushroom, tomato, herbs.
Brianzola
Homemade ground sausage, saffron, tomato.
Funghi
Wild mushrooms, Parmigiano, Reggiano, tomato.
Frutti di Mare
Mixed seafood, fish broth, tomato.
Ortolano
Zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, onion, red pepper, tomato.
Risotto
Pesci
Capesante
Georges bank sea scallops, leeks, white wine, sauteed spinach.
Merluzzo in Acquapazza
Georges bank cod filet, cherry tomatoes, "crazy water", piselli.
Gamberoni al Moscato
Sauteed shrimp, leeks, Moscato wine, patate al forno.
Salmone Asparagi
Grilled north Atlantic salmon, asparagus, mustard sauce.
Sogliola Toscano
Egg battered Georges bank lemon sole, baby arugula, lemon.
Spada alla Griglia
Grilled Atlantic swordfish loin, grilled vegetables.
Maiale Nizzardo
Oven roasted pork tenderloin, Dijon mustard, white wine, cream, herbs.
Scaloppini Limone
Sauteed veal scaloppini, lemon, white wine, patate al forno.
Vitella alla Milanese
Sauteed breaded veal, scaloppini, mixed greens, tomato.
Tutto Pepe
Pepper crusted beef tenderloin, brandy cream, purea di patate.
Pollo Toscano
Sauteed chicken breast, fresh porcini, tomato, patate al forno.
Carni
Contorni
Rapini
Sauteed broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic.
Piselli Stufati
Oven cooked baby peas.
Spinaci Aglio e Olio
Sauteed spinach, olive oil, garlic.
Patate al Forno
Oven roasted potatoes, rosemary, garlic.
Purea di Patate
Potato puree.
Fagioli
Steamed white beans, olive oil or tomato.
Bistecca Fiorentina
22 oz. Aged t-bone steak, patate al forno, spinaci aglio e olio.
Bistecca di Filetto
10 oz. filet of beef, patate al forno.
Bistecca di Manzo
Boneless brandt beef sirloin, patate al forno.
Costata di Vitello
Marcho farm veal rib chop, purea di patate.
Pollastrello al Mattone
Brick pressed Cornish hen, arugula, tomato.
Scottadito di Agnello
Rack of lamb, purea di patate.
Lombata di Maiale
Double cut bone-in pork loin, purea di patate.
Griglia
Aggiuntivo
3 Gamberoni
Grilled shrimp.
Pollo
Grilled chicken breast.
Salmone
Oven roasted salmon.
Calamari
Grilled squid.
Panino Toscano
Sliced cured meats, Fontina cheese.
Panino Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil.
Panino Melanzane
Roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce.
Panini
Secondi
Spada Piccata
Sauteed swordfish loin, lemon, capers, white wine.
Salmone al Forno
Oven roasted salmon, sauteed spinach, olive oil and garlic.
Maiale Pizzaiola
Oven roasted bone-in pork loin, pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella.
Pollo Milanese
Sauteed breaded chicken breast, mixed greens, tomato.
Fegatini di Pollo
Sauteed chicken livers, white wine, onions, capers.
Torta di Ricotta
Traditional tuscan ricotta cheese tart.
Cannoli Fiorentina
Sweet ricotta, orange zest, caramel mascarpone.
Tiramisu
Toscano house specialty.
Creme Caramel
Vanilla custard, caramel sauce.
Torta di Mirtilli
Blueberry, white chocolate tart.
Frutti di Bosco
Fresh berries, zabaglione.
Gelato e Sorbetto
Daily selections.
Cantuccini e Vin Santo
Biscotti, vin santo.
Dolce
Martini Dolce
Toscano
Espresso, meletti chocolate, splash sambuca.
Chocolate Bianco
Vanilla vodka, bailey's, Godiva white chocolate, cream.
Biscotti
Espresso, vodka, meletti chocolate, godiva white chocolate, cream, biscotti crumbles.
Truffle
Espresso, frangelico, vodka.
Nocciola
Cappuccino, vanilla vodka, frangelico.
Speziare
Cappuccino, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, rum.
IL Duomo
Cappuccino, bailey's, kahlua.
Caffe Toscano
Espresso, grappa.
Fratello
Espresso, sambuca.
