Experience a Little Bit of Tuscany in Phoenix

Guests of any age, whether for pleasure or business, dining solo or with family will enjoy the comforts of Tuscany and taking a journey of Italian cuisine comprised of small plates, generous sharing dishes or individual entrees.

The concept of Tuscany incorporates the freshest ingredients from local farmers and the restaurant's own organic herb garden celebrating the regional cuisine of Italy with authentic flavors.

Tuscany Restaurant Scottsdale

The journey begins with a pre-dinner spread featuring an antipasti bar of cured meats and cheese including hand-pulled mozzarella with gourmet spreads on grilled ciabatta. Distinctive small plates have been created for spontaneous dining such as Blue Hill Bay mussels, polenta with wild mushrooms and eggplant parmigiano. Sumptuous soups include a Tuscan white bean soup and Farmers Basket soup boasting a daily selection of locally-fresh vegetables.

Delectable hand-crafted pastas include twisted pasta with bolognese sauce, ricotta ravioli, and gnocchi with Dungeness crab in a choice of small or large dish offerings. Rotisserie and grill entrees include bistecca, a Tuscan Steak; free-range chicken with braised garden kale; and pan-roasted Asian seabass.

Succulent specialty wood-fired pizzas feature the Toscana signature pizza with salami, mozzarella and caramelized onions; quattro formaggio, and the classic margherita pizza. An open kitchen with a walnut wood-burning oven provides the smells and sounds of homemade Italian cuisine.

Saving room for dessert is a must with sweet selections from the resort's World Pastry Champions like ooey gooey pizzookies in three rich chocolate flavors, cannoli and tiramisu.

Tuscany Restaurant Scottsdale

Guests can take pleasure in the tranquility of the Tuscany patio with bubbling fountains, lush palm trees and distant views of the majestic McDowell Mountains for dining in the great outdoors.

The Tuscany Lounge features a communal table, sofa and chairs, ideal to kick back and savor a signature limoncello martini or eclectic wine offerings. A special Dessert Happy Hour is offered in the lounge from 8:30 to 10 p.m. nightly featuring 50 percent off all desserts with the purchase of a cocktail. Tuscany is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Find out more about Tuscany and its menu or call 480-293-3988.

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