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   Lisa

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was outstanding, as was service and ambiance.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience4

   We had the tasting menu $125 per person. Server didn’t seem to know the menu well, couldn’t answer basic questions about items for us. Mistook a carrot purée for red pepper purée. Served us “oyster mushrooms” on pasta which were clearly shiitake. Same pasta sauce was reused on multiple dishes. Tiresome to the senses. This is Italian food, but come on…it’s not difficult to get creative with sauces. Pasta dishes were garnished w “green bottle Parmesan” rather than real parmigiano reggiano. For this price point, I expect higher quality ingredients. Scallop appetizer was garnished with beluga caviar diluted with almond milk. Beluga caviar and almond milk. Need I say more? I feel like I could stop here, I wish I could. Focaccias the size of mini muffins were offered as a price point of $3 per unit. Though they were piping hot and clearly fresh, everyone at the table agreed that I myself (and I’m no expert baker) make better focaccia at home. I have a general rule about eating out, and that is I like it when my food experience is elevated beyond what I’m capable of at home. Again I’m no stellar home cook. At the very least this restaurant would benefit from better server education, an investment in real parmigiano reggiano wedges (just buy them from costco for goodness sake), and a little more inspiration in their sauces. On the upside, proteins were done well, cooked to temperature. Scallop, lobster, and beef - properly cooked and seasoned. pasta was fresh tasting, but I’m not convinced they were made the same day. Ambiance was decent. Convenient location. Unfortunately, I know how to cook my own proteins to temperature so the verdict is we will not be returning. Especially considering the $600 bill for 4 people plus tip. Exorbitant is too kind a word, even for downtown DC. Disappointing.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Classic, elegant yet semi-casual experience. Experiential eating, considering that we had the tasting menu, and we were very full at the end of it. Wine pairing was delicious and not terribly expensive. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Overall a fantastic dining experience.
   

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   Craig

   Washington DC

   934 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   934 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A group of four went in, a very pleased group eventually and reluctantly walked out. Job well done by everyone!
   

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   Chris

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A great place for dinner when celebrating something special
   

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   Sukari0686

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always creative presentation. Burrata slash with colorful shaved fennel on tomato purée was amazing. Special seafood entree was perfectly grilled lobster and scallops.
   

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   IoannisK

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Really enjoyed the food and ambience. Great wine selection.
   

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   JohnW

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Freaking amazing. Period. Will be back. Always great!!
   

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   MarkA

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best restaurant in DC hands down.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Very nice dinner on a Saturday night with two couples. Great food and service and nice ambience.
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    We enjoyed the food. The servers were excellent. However, we did feel rushed and did not have time to savor each dish
    

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    Beth

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Consistently Tosca delivers delicious food, a quiet spot to talk, and amazing service. And the hostess is the best!
    

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    Geoff

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve eaten at Tosca several times of the years whenever we go to DC. It never disappoints and is always a treat. Great people watching, fine bar scene with an excellent bartender. Service is attentive and friendly and food arrives well prepared and delicious. Wonderful wine list with great Italian and California vintages. Maitre d’ is truly wonderful and helped us get in and out to the nearby garage via back door! Very thoughtful of him. Restaurant is expensive but definitely worth the splurge.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5

    Horrible hostess with a despicable attitude. Extremely disrespectful and unpleasant. Other than that it was a fine experience. I would suggest the staff be curated a bit further….
    

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    connieb

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We had an amazing dinner at Tosca. Our waitress seemed a little inexperienced, but did very good job. The soft shell crab appetizer was out of this world!
    

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    NawanaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was deliouse and the wait staff was amazing.
    

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    jazl

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The branzino was delicious. Perfectly cooked. Excellent service. We were there, a party of 4, and we had 1 hour and a half before we left to see show at Ford's Theatre. The experience was terrific. Everyone in group enjoyed their food ( 2 vegetarian pasta dishes and the tuna entree in addition to branzino.) Definitely would go back.
    

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    MandM

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    I was looking forward to Tosca based on the reviews. The service was the best part. The staff were amazing. The food was not. Salad was soaked in too much dressing, other apps felt thrown together without thought or good combination. The couple next to me complained that they did not like their pastas and they had no flavor. It was also terribly loud. I would go back and try again for a business meal because the service was so good, and it is worth another try, but it is not food for a special occasion.
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good prompt service. Good food. Fun after work atmosphere
    

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    MichaelT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, one of the best restaurants for a business dinner in town. Superb.
    

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    Mimikuhl

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The service was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The portions were just the right size.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing restaurant. Delicious food and knowledgeable staff, especially the Sommelier John! Wonderful ambience. Highly recommend.
    

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    JimB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and menu were excellent. Service was attentive and gracious. An annivesary dinner was made to feel very special.
    

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    Chuck

    Washington DC

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorite special occasion restaurants in DC. We’ve been many times and never once had anything but top notch food and service. This is a “can’t miss” place to visit.
    

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    RobEF

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect! We loved it. Food, services , and ambiance were wonderful.
    

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    Meetstoeat

    Omaha

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fabulous food. I will recommend it highly. And so convenient to the Ford Theater.
    

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    IraR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Honored my birthday with dessert. My wife’s dish (pasta with lobster) was exceptional. Proximity to Metro Center was superb.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always. Food and service are top notch and it’s the perfect power lunch option in Downtown DC
    

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    Matt

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff made us feel welcome at our special-occasuon dinner. The food, service and ambience were excellent. Thank you Tosca. We'll be back.
    

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    RayD

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Had a small group of 5 together for my wife's birthday. Every detail was attended to. Food was great. As I was leaving, I noticed that the manager was behind the bar sipping a taste from a small cask. I asked if this was a cask of Boulevardier and the bartender said it was. We got into a chat about doing this at home and both of them gave me encouragement and tips. While we were talking the bartender poured me a taste. Nice gesture and I will be back soon to pick up the discussion.
    

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    BethP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, attentive service and easy to talk to others at the table.
    

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    AmberC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and nice spot! Portions were small and overpriced. We were still hungry when we left. One recommendation is for bigger portions! But the food was very yummy!
    

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    PhillyFoodies

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Waiter immediately pushed us to order a bottle of wine and when I said I don’t drink, he immediately acted as if I no longer existed. My wife ordered a martini and after that he walked away without asking if I wanted anything else to drink. Pushed their “specialty” focaccia rolls for $2 per roll which turned out to be a tasteless piece of bread with a cherry tomato in the center. We ordered salads that had Four leaves of lettuce on top of wilted greens and it was supposed to have a dressing but I couldn’t find it. I also ordered the Bronzino which turned out to be a 4” by 4” overcooked piece of tastelessness on top of pea purée that made it even more bland. When I complained the waiter became overtly defensive as said, “but what about the plating?” It was the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had in my life. Don’t go!
    

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    StephenG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The food was very flavorful, overall, and the presentation was well executed. The Tiramisu was not a classic style and would have benefited from less sugary ornamentations (e.g., candied fruit and chocolate sheet pieces).
    

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    MelodyS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    The food and the service was very good. The portions were a little on the small side but with salad, entree and dessert, we still left feeling full. I had the branzino which was excellent and cooked perfectly. My husband had the duck pasta special. Both were excellent. Mine stated it with came with baby zucchini. There were only 2 tiny pieces so if you want vegetables, then order a side. The one complaint we had was that you had to pay $2 per piece of bread. With the prices of the drinks ($20 glass of wine) and entrees ($40-50), you would think bread would be complimentary. This left us feeling a little nickeled and dimed considering we paid $200 for our meal before tip.
    

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    JennyH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The meal was simply fantastic, from the craft cocktails to desert, each mouthful was pure pleasure. Dont skip desert!
    

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    Tammy

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We wanted a romantic dinner And it was very nice. The service was outstanding. The bar area was packed and very noisy. Thankfully it didn’t disturb where we were seated. Can’t say enough about the quality of the food and service. Will definitely return.
    

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    Katina

    San Diego

    140 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Lovely restaurant. Great vongole pasta dish. Server a bit pushy. Got impression servers were asked to get tables in and out quickly.
    

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    ColleenM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it. Great attentive service. Delicious meal for a birthday celebration.
    

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    NorbertK

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an AMAZING time!! - Services was impeccable - Food was prepared to our liking and absolutely delicious!!
    

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