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Address:
134 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

Neighborhood:
New Canaan

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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The Tuscan Osteria and Mercato Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.thetuscan.com
Email: paul@thetuscannc.com
Phone: (203) 594-9026
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Daily: 11:45am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Marc Minella
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

Getting there

Cross Street: Cherry Street
Parking: Valet

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The Tuscan Osteria and Mercato. The perfect blend of Tuscan market and restaurant.

The Tuscan Osteria and Mercato

3.5

29 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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29 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

29 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot(13)
fit for foodies(12)
vibrant bar scene(11)

neighborhood gem(9)
special occasion(5)
good for groups(4)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (29)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Overall a good experience,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overall a good experience, but prices are high. Bar staff very friendly"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The NY Times Review was spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The NY Times Review was spot on - we were not disappointed in the food and ambiance of this welcomed addition to our town!
I know that service wise, they talked about the waiter leaving you alone if you are engrossed in conversation but, we had to call them over each time we wanted something - ordering our food - another glass of wine and as I observed we were not the only ones that had to do this!
Overall, we had a great experience and we are planning on going back!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and service were excellent and the ambiance and wine list were very good. However, as the evening progressed, the combination of music and many people talking made it difficult to carry on a conversation without shouting. For those who want a quiet dinner, early reservations are recommended."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food and sevice until

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food and sevice until it got very busy we went at 6:30 which was perfect but by 8 it was zoo. Usy the wait staff couldn't eep up. Overall a good experience"

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

ASKED FOR QUIET TABLE ...GOT

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"ASKED FOR QUIET TABLE ...GOT VERY NOISY TABLE...WAITER OVERWORKED AND TRIED VERY HARD TO ATTEND TO US BUT SERVICE NOT GREAT...EXPENSIVE STEAK CAME OUT COLD..."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The hangar steak appetizer

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2004

Dined on 03/03/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The hangar steak appetizer was tasty, yet the meet was tough and chewy-seemed like it was over marinated in the balsamic vinegar. The homemade pasta with veal meatballs was good, although the pasta was was gluey. The service was scarce and sparse and I did not feel like it was fine dining---People coming to restuarant must walk through market and dining room to get to bar--tables are close to bar and it's just okay--The tuna tartare was quite good. Will go back and try other dishes--one day--Being an active NYC diner--this was just okay...Dinner on Saturday night after 7pm is crazy."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a Living Social certificate.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2006

Dined on 02/24/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a Living Social certificate... The menu choices were excellent... The chestnut soup, pasta with veal white sauce and the filet were all excellent. We will definitely be going back."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2006

Special Features: hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Worth a visit (and return(s))

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food. Unique, tasty, and presented well. Good service and friendly staff. Maybe a little open or too bright in the dining area. Pleasant dining room area, but I felt like the dining area was a bit more like a cafe/lunching restaurant, and that the food that came to the table deserved a higher level of ambiance. The bar was inviting and looked to be one that was developed with the thought in mind that it could have a nice bar-only crowd (saying this as feature not a detractor)."

Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The foie gras app with raspberry

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The foie gras app with raspberry sauce and corn bread was one of the best dishes I have ever had at a restaurant. It is a must if you try this place! There are some quality reasonably priced entrees and wine choices which contradicted most reviews I read before I ate at the Tuscan. Overall this is defiantly a place I would go back to."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

My husband and I both ordered

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2004

Dined on 02/18/2012

2004

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My husband and I both ordered pasta which came in tiny portions for a lot of money. That was ultimately fine because both dishes were so salty, almost inedible. Very pricey for mediocre food. Would not go back!"