The legendary Italian restaurant in South Jakarta is ready to welcome guests back with a new look, a fresh menu, and an elevated dining experience.
Established in July 1996 by Mrs. Ellyta Soetantyo, Toscana is her love letter to Italy’s vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine. Highly regarded as the forerunner in authentic Italian cuisine in Jakarta’s culinary scene, Toscana has consistently offered an immersive culinary experience steeped in Italian traditions while fearlessly introduce a unique concept; unpretentious yet sophisticated dining establishment featuring a menu of cherished Italian comfort cuisine, using high-quality ingredients typically found at five-star hotels.
In 2023, following an extensive six-month rejuvenation, Toscana unveiled a brand new logo, a stunning aesthetic transformation, a talented new executive chef, and a completely revitalized menu. It is all geared towards broadening its customer base and venturing into new younger markets with its timeless concept while preserving authenticity and providing guests with comfort and satisfaction, its core values.
Toscana’s definitive rustic charm is now complemented by wooden accents, blue painted wall surfaces and contemporary light fixtures suspended above the bartender’s workspace, an island bar that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The total seating capacity is now at 90 guests consisting of the main dining area, the aforementioned island bar, pizza bar with brick pizza oven, and the air conditioned glasshouse patio section in addition to two private rooms.
The reimagined menu at Toscana has been meticulously crafted under the supervision of Chef Mario de Carlini as consultant. Mario is a seasoned chef intimately acquainted with the restaurant’s history, having served as its inaugural chef when it opened its doors in 1996. Currently, the gifted and youthful culinary artist, Executive Chef Akmal oversees Toscana’s collection of inventive Italian dishes that remain deeply rooted in tradition. Through this valued teamwork, Toscana has transcended beyond offering classic Italian staples like pasta and wood-fired pizza, now presenting a wide array of Italian main courses, including dry-aged bistecca and a delightful assortment of seafood dishes.
Some of Toscana’s must-try dishes are Tonno Bellavista, tuna belly confit with avocado puree topped with stem capers; Livornese, linguine, fresh tuna loin confit, seared Hokkaido scallop, baby squid topped with premium housemade breadcrumbs; Dry Aged Striploin, Australian grain-fed black angus MB4+ (30 days), cannellini beans served with green peppercorn sauce; and Tiramisu.
Remains as the subject of affection from loyal patrons and enthusiastic to draw in curious new epicureans, Toscana’s established standing as the favored Italian dining haven in South Jakarta is open to a diverse clientele, such as food enthusiasts, corporate leaders, multi-generational families, socialites, couples, and globetrotters. It also provides an ideal setting for commemorating special occasions.
Toscana
Jl. Kemang Raya No.120, South Jakarta
T: +62 812 9843 4560
@toscanaresto
https://toscanaresto.com/
