Tuscan Hills

Nearly 4 years after my initial review, and my dinner at Tuscan Hills could not have been more different. While the restaurant itself retained the same rustic, antiquated charm that I remembered, the food and service far surpassed my memories. I truly believe that my previous experience versus my more recent one was just a matter of knowing what to order and what to avoid.

I ordered the calamari yet again, and it remained a well executed rendition of a popular dish that. My fiancée commented on the perfectly light and almost buttery batter that was neither too heavy or too light. Calamari is a simple dish that is often done so improperly and I'm happy to say they continue to do it justice. While I ordered fish to my own regret on my prior visit, I opted to steer clear and instead opted for pasta. We ordered the fettuccine in pink sauce with spicy sausage and the rigatoni with eggplant. Both were so simple, but so delicious! They rotate their menu frequently, however these two dishes seem to be staples that are always available, and with good reason.

In regards to ways up improve, sometimes it's the little things that count. Had they brought the complimentary bread out warm as opposed to cold sould have been a nice touch. And because the tables are a bit on the small side, the waiter had to play plate/utensil Tetris whenever a dish arrived at the table. This isn't a problem, except that he wasn't able to do so with quick, decisive movements and instead ended up lingering laboriously while doing so which got to be a little awkward. Still, this is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area by far and I look forward to making a return visit.

Tuscan Hills is our go-to Italian restaurant in Forest Hills!

Must haves: burrata and bruschetta for appetizers and you can't go wrong with any pasta or the fish stew for the main! The pannacota and tiramisu are amazing, but make sure to leave room!

Marco is awesome to work with for private parties and was so helpful in accommodating us for our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding.

You should also try Tuscan Hills' sister restaurant Ovo Sodo for a more laid back, cafe Italian vibe.

Pasta Primavera and baked eggplant dish with accompanying garlic and olive oil pasta were simply exquisite. Service was very well received with discrete waiters, which made it a wonderful and intimate dinner. Rustic ambiance with smooth lounge Italian music made our time there even more pleasurable.

All the best Tuscan Hills, you are doing a great job!

Tuscan Hills is a nice spot for weekend brunch. The food is great and the space is quiet and spacious. Staff were very attentive and filled our water glasses often. Good for a ladies or gentlemen brunch outing or a casual weekend meal. I would return for a second visit.

My sister and I had dinner at Tuscan Hills Christmas time last year and we were very satisfied with the service.

The ambiance at Tuscan Hills was cozy and comfortable. Terek, the server, was attentive and pleasant. The entrees were scrumptious and prepared well. We had succulent fried calamari as an appetizer, I had the Penne pasta w/tomato basil and my sister a Salmon dish. We both ordered a glass of Merlot, and then topped off our dinner by sharing a slice of Tiramisu, yummy :)

One drawback is the lack of adequate parking, but then again this is Forest Hills; it is a congested neighborhood. Still, I would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for a quaint, intimate setting. I'm giving Tuscan Hills 4 stars.