Tuscan Grill
Waltham, MA 02453-5208
Phone: (781) 891-5486
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Walnut Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Vegetarian Food 2007, Vegetarian Food 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Tuscan Grill – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Ever popular with suburbanites and in-the-know gourmands, this secretive Waltham hot spot churns out exceptional Italian fare. Diners sit in close quarters--the restaurant can get quite noisy when packed--to get a taste of the open kitchen's award-winning fare. The handsome, well-stocked bar is a perfect place for a romantic date. Knowledgeable, jeans-clad servers add to the casual atmosphere.
The Food
The menu changes seasonally, but the overall tone is constant: hearty Tuscan cooking (homemade pastas and rustic wood-grilled steaks and chops). The house specialty, a fantastically succulent spit-roasted pork loin, is a year-round favorite, as are hand-stuffed raviolis and authentic bruschetta. Portions are large (pastas are available in half-orders) and dishes like pancetta-wrapped cod with basil gnocchi can easily be shared. Intricate desserts come as a surprise. Cakes and tarts are available for those with room, while refreshing homemade strawberry gelato is a lighter option.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAlthough Tuscan Grill enjoys a reputation as a cherished hideaway, it does get crowded quickly. Don't even think about showing up on weekend nights without a reservation.
The ExtrasNote that when splitting an entree, the restaurant charges $3.
Save TimeBook your next reservation online via open table.
User Reviews for Tuscan Grill
08/02/2007 Posted by nikki10
An unbelievably noisy experience. The food is variable, but can be quite fine. The waitstaff is varible, but can be quite terrible. Best to go on a very off hour. Think Sunday at 5 PM. Or preferably, Waltham has 2 other really unique italian restaurants. So unless you're 25, and thrive on annoyance, why go?
06/30/2007 Posted by lairdwd
Cannot recommend this place. Very noisy and cramped. Pasta and fish dishes were dull. House wine was along the line of the $3.99 a bottle variety (not 3 buck chuck either) at $7 a glass. We ordered a tuna tar tar for an appetiser that was totally nasty. When we suggested to the waitress that we were not happy with it, no offer of a refund was brought up. I expect better from a 3 dollar sign restaurant. Save your money, you can do much better elsewhere
Pros: nothing
Cons: see review
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