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Cafe Toscana

4.7 (388)
$30 and under
Italian
1 Public Sq, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

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Cafe Toscana

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Wilkes-Barre

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
We are now taking reservations on our website at cafetoscana.net or click the link below to go there directly https://cafetoscana.menu11.com/wilkesbarre/reserve

Bringing a taste of the Old World to downtown Wilkes-Barre, Cafe Toscana is located at One Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Our recipes are tried and true family favorites that represent the best that Tuscany and the surrounding region has to offer.

Cafe Toscana’s Northern Italian cuisine is light and delicate and allows the individual flavors to come through. We feature an array of tried and true family favorites, including veal, pasta, risotto, fish, steak and seafood, with a variety of specials to keep the menu always fresh and exciting. There are also an abundant asortment of homemade desserts on the menu.

A new and greatly expanded wine list gives customers plenty of choices for every dish and every palette.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sun 13:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Wilkes-Barre
  • Parking Details
    Parking is free along the perimeter of Public Square after 6:00 p.m. Throughout the day, parking is also available nearby at the Citizens Bank Parkade, the Ramada Hotel Parkade and the Boscov’s Department Store Parkade as well other parking facilities throughout the City.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Toscana.

4.7

4.7
(388)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Toscana offers an elegant dining experience in downtown Wilkes-Barre, known for its "terrific food," "excellent service," and inviting atmosphere. The Italian menu features delicious veal dishes and salads like the "Tri Colori," praised for their "authentic" flavors. A favorite for locals and travelers alike, it's consistently "a gem."
388 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth Gold

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good, very reasonable pricing for the wonderful food.

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  2. Ken

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toscana has to be the best restaurant in Wilkes Barre. The setting and furnishings are upscale traditional, comfortable, and quiet. The staff were warm, attentive, and accommodating. The menu is varied with some basic and some creative Italian dishes, as well as some classic entrees that you see in the best restaurants e.g. steak and seafood, etc. Highly recommend!

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  3. Lisa

    Asheville / Western North Carolina22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at Cafe Toscana. I'd recommend it if you're traveling through Wilkes-Barre as we were, or if you're a local.

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  4. Viktorija

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic and the food was out of this world. They only annoying part, which had nothing to do with the restaurant was the woman at the table next to us was scrolling through social media with her volume really high. I would not hwve expected to encounter that at a place like this. I ordered the penne ala vodka with the shrimp and it was the best I've ever had.

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  5. Michael

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Noticed that the servings were smaller than previous. Servers not as attentive as before; water glasses remained empty.

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  6. Mary

    Scranton / Poconos6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice variety of good Italian food. We have never had a bad meal here. Everything is prepared well. The atmosphere is very nice but also very comfortable and the service is excellent! We eat here frequently because we enjoy it so much.

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  7. Joanie Gold

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such an inviting atmosphere. The staff is courteous and very attentive. The food is consistently delicious. Always a pleasure to dine in there.

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  8. Diana Gold

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love dining at Cafe Toscana. The staff are top notch - so professional, kind, attentive, and hard working. The food is delicious - my favorites are the toscana salad, the fried calamari, and the veal. The desserts are also great - that tartufo and chocolate mousse cake are out of this world! This is a great place to dine before a night out at the Kirby, or to have a nice lunch. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because they no longer offer the Toscana salad instead of the house with your meal, and I do think sometimes the portions are small. (However, it depends on what you get - some pasta portions are enormous!) I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back.

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  9. Susan

    Scranton / Poconos5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautiful. Loved the service. The food is amazing. One of my favorite places to go.

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  10. nandakumar Gold

    Scranton / Poconos31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at Cafe Toscana. Food is usually outstanding the service is always great

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sun 13:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Wilkes-Barre
  • Parking Details
    Parking is free along the perimeter of Public Square after 6:00 p.m. Throughout the day, parking is also available nearby at the Citizens Bank Parkade, the Ramada Hotel Parkade and the Boscov’s Department Store Parkade as well other parking facilities throughout the City.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

FAQs

Yes, Cafe Toscana is a popular choice for date night: guests report memorable Valentine's Day and pre-show dinners, and the restaurant highlights a greatly expanded wine list to pair with your meal.

Portions at Cafe Toscana are often described as generous, guests call dishes like the chicken Parmesan and shrimp scampi "big portions, " and others report "huge" or "very generous" entrees.

For a relaxed midday visit try Tuesday, a guest praised a Tuesday lunch as delicious, and Saturday night is a favorite for dinner, with multiple guests enjoying Saturday evening meals.

Private dining isn't part of Cafe Toscana's offering, the restaurant's policy lists private parties as not allowed, with the focus on its open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Cafe Toscana fills up for pre-show dinners and special evenings around the nearby FM Kirby Center, so it’s wise to expect busier service on those nights; conversely, reviewers who visited on a weekday reported it wasn’t busy and got right in.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

Cafe Toscana has a classic, casually elegant Italian feel, reviewers note white tablecloths and professional service, with a bright, airy dining room that can get a bit louder when it's busy.

The Eggplant Rollatini (Melanzane alla Rolatini) is a recurring favorite, several guests praise the eggplant rollatini and it appears on the current dinner menu.

Yes, families dine here regularly; reviewers mention children (one noted a daughter enjoying dessert) and others describe the restaurant as a great spot for family gatherings.

For a quieter visit, pick a weekday, several guests said visits during a weekday weren’t busy; if you want the pre-show energy, it’s a popular spot for Kirby Center preshow dinners.

Yes, Cafe Toscana features an expanded wine list and cocktails, with guests mentioning martinis and specialty drinks like a Caramel Apple cocktail.

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Cafe Toscana

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Wilkes-Barre

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
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