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Il Toscano - Terrigal, Terrigal, AU-NSW

Il Toscano - Terrigal

4.7
4.7
197 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy. My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 6 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger. Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and value for money. My wife Laura and I became so tired of being disappointed every time we ordered food out, that we decided to take matters into our own hands.

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Additional information

  • Location
    60 Esplanade, Terrigal, AU-NSW 2260
  • Phone number
    0480 295 975
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Piccardi
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • New South Wales

    Healthy

  • New South Wales

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • New South Wales

    Italian

  • Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Central Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Toscano in Terrigal promises an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing food," particularly their "delicious homemade pasta." Guests consistently praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "lovely ambience." Popular for date nights and family gatherings, it's a must-visit for anyone seeking "authentic flavors" and memorable service.

197 Reviews

  1. Susan

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most enjoyable, quaint little Italian restaurant, with excellent service.

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  2. Harald

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta was exceptional with delicious sauces. We had the Penne Arribbiata (very spicy), the Fusilli combo (fantastic flavours) and the Rigatoni Ragù Toscana (reminded me of Italy). We also had the Caprese salad with the most delicate burrata I’ve ever eaten. The staff was very helpful with my only issue being it took a long time between courses, which may have been because the pasta is fresh. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will be going back on our next visit to Terrigal

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  3. Cid

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food it’s always excellent. Large portions so you’ll never go away feeling hungry. Love the seating inside , has a special feel about it. One if our favourite places to eat in Terrigal.

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  4. Nick

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for always putting on a great feed and a beautiful atmosphere

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  5. JanB

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got a very warm welcome, the service was good for a busy Valentines night. The food was well prepared and delicious generous plate serve, plus there was nice selection of wines. We look forward to our next reservation.

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  6. Tricia

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Il Toscano Restaurant was just amazing, the food to die for, the ambiance was lovely, the service was spectacular, this was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely night.

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  7. Ruth

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the pasta is the reason for eating here. True Italian taste and feel. Lovely friendly service. Very accommodating.

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  8. Jesse

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with a lovely atmosphere and staff :)

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  9. Steven

    New South Wales6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average but not great. Service was similar, ok but nothing to rave about, and overpriced for what it was. Would we go back again, probably not.

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  10. Ally

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely overall. Menu selections plentiful and heaps of vegetarian and vegan . Ambience great. The only criticism i would have is I found the dishes had just a bit too much oil . Flavours lovely and food seemed really fresh. I'd definitely go back.

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FAQs

Il Toscano - Terrigal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0480 295 975.

Il Toscano - Terrigal is rated 4.7 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Il Toscano - Terrigal

60 Esplanade, Terrigal, AU-NSW 2260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0480 295 975
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Piccardi
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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