Caffe Toscano

Absolutely the best Italian food I have eaten. Worth every penny spent there.

Caffe' Toscano, McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter.

Chatter... I have been here for 7 years and have not known about this place.

This is a nice authentic italian place.

I order the Carpaccio di Bresaola. A marinated slice beef. Served tarte.

Very italian, a little pricy.

I have never had this before. It was lite and healthy. Oh yes tasty.

Plus a soup with bread that had olive oil on top.

For dessert a cannoli .

Over all food was delish.A hidden gem of a place in Ft. Myers.

 

The cannoli... I an not a fan of cannolis...they all taste the same ( just like beans at mexican places). This was fresh it was good but just like other joints.

I must say this can be a romantic place. Just check it out  to see if it meets your needs.

Service was excellent.

I had family visiting and we got together with my adopted local family to celebrate my birthday. Food was excellent for everyone from appetizers to the end of the meal. They have an excellent wine list. Antonio and Diana are perfect hosts.

Caffe' Toscano, McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter. Chatter... I have been here for 7 years and have not known about this place. This is a nice authentic italian place. I order the Carpaccio di Bresaola. A marinated slice beef. Served tarte. Very italian, a little pricy. I have never had this before. It was lite and healthy. Oh yes tasty. Plus a soup with bread that had olive oil on top. For dessert a cannoli . Over all food was delish.A hidden gem of a place in Ft. Myers. The cannoli... I an not a fan of cannolis...they all taste the same ( just like beans at mexican places). This was fresh it was good but just like other joints. I must say this can be a romantic place. Just check it out to see if it meets your needs. Service was excellent.

Caffe Toscano is light years away from chain Italian food. This is the real deal cooked by native Italian Antonio Durante using the best ingredients he can import combined with the freshest ingredients he can find locally. Because of this, you need to understand that real food does take time to cook. Chef Durante elevates food to artistry, so simply plan for this timing when you place your order. We've enjoyed dining at Caffe Toscano ever since it first opened. Because of the current climate, we were delighted when we discovered Chef Durante reopened after the government-ordered restaurant shutdowns and had transformed his gourmet Italian cuisine exclusively into a gourmet-to-go experience so we could enjoy fine dining at home with the restaurant's curbside pickup. Each week, he rotates longtime customer favorite dishes on the menu so he can keep everything at its freshest. You can get a full gourmet meal to go from appetizer through dessert, and even select the perfect wine to enjoy with it. The food is packed in sustainable brown cartons. Here are some dishes we ordered recently, with photos: Burrata Caprese salad The combination of some slightly bitter greens (perhaps arugula) in the salad complements the sweetness of the tomato. This all contrasts with cool, semi-liquid cream center of the ball of burrata cheese, which flows out when the chewy exterior that is similar to fresh mozzarella is cut. Light drizzles of fine olive oil and balsamic vinegar with ribbons of basil over the top set it all off. The bottom line is better greens lead to a better salad. Olives Who knew olives needed, and could benefit from, preparation? Chef Durante marinates a variety of olives in olive oil and spices. This reduces the saltiness of the olives. When served with cheeses, the different flavors in the spiced oil brings out the nuttiness in the aged Italian cheeses. Crostini Di Fegatini This smooth house-made chicken liver pate served on toasted bread with olives makes has a richness and depth to it. The savoriness of it pairs well with wine, serving as counterpoint and accentuating the flavor of the drink. Pappardelle Bolognese This hearty Italian dish will satisfy the meat-lover's soul without them ever knowing they are also getting some vegetables as well. The broad, tender egg noodles soak up the meat-based sauce laced with a subtle addition of fresh tomatoes (because you can see the tomato skins in the sauce). Chef Durante liberally dusts the whole thing with a freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano that's been aged 28 months. It just might be the Italian comfort food equivalent of meatloaf or beef stroganoff. Ravioli These large, delicate, beautifully folded house-made pasta are filled with a finely chopped filling of spinach and cheese. Then they are dressed simply with diced sage, walnuts, and thin-sliced Italian prosciutto ham, all of which have been crisped by sautéing in hot olive oil Whereas most ravioli usually is drowned in spaghetti sauce, this homemade ravioli needs no such disguise. We've never tasted anything like this ravioli dish. Like any great chef, restaurant owner Antonio Durante has combined different foods and spices to create something incredibly wonderful. Less is more here. This dish invites you to actually taste the food and is a delight to the palate. Tartufo The thick layer of cocoa powder and crushed hazelnuts encrusts and contrasts with a ball of milky chocolate and liquor-flavored gelatos for this dessert reminiscent of gourmet version of the top of a chocolate nut coated ice cream cone. The dessert has a subtle sweetness to it that doesn't overwhelm the flavors and qualities of its ingredients. Tiramisu The classic dessert has a wonderfully deep coffee flavor to the soaked cake that contrasts to its creamy fillings when Chef Durante prepares it. It's a light and fluffy ending that not overly sweet, with rich espresso powder forward note from the generous dusting atop.

Food was delicious, well presented, and served with charm and professionalism. Ordered that evening's special and Soup. Did not disappoint Highly recommend.

Where to Begin. This place is top notch. Atmosphere romantic chatter in the air small Fine Dining at its finest. 12-14 Table hole in the wall (but very Nice) Hot Spot, tucked away off McGregor. Server Micheal was amazing, understood and described plates In great detail. Owners Detailed & suggested wines perfectly. The FRESH Made Daily chef prepared a wonderful 4 course meal From Appetizer to 3 Entrees Slit between the two of us. We asked about plates suggestions Micheal the local server understood what plates to start out with from lightness to finishing off with there heavy boned Lamb entree. Absolutely spectacular. Two Servers Owners Chef & Wife Present at all time mingling with the tables for the perfect blissful night.