Ristorante Toscana, Cherry Hill, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
1990 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ
Ristorante Toscana: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Traditional & non-traditional regional Italian
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Well-executed, weekly changing menu, artfully presented
Service: Friendly, attentive.
Decor: Attractive Tuscan ambiance with an exceptionally attractive outdoor patio for al fresco dining
Noise Level: Moderate
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from:
1/2 star = poor to 4 stars = best in class
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a mix of traditional & non-traditional regional Italian dishes in a rustic, Tuscan setting with full bar service.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a casual family style BYOB with a large menu of Southern Italian, red sauce, dishes served in large portions.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Paella Abruzzese with grilled rustic bread, sauteed chunks of sausage, spicy Italian long hots, tomato, and Cacciacavallo cheese; and The Branzino, imported from the Mediterranean sea bass slow cooked; and The Champagne Pear Sacchetti, homemade pear & ricotta stuffed pasta sacks.
Liquor: Full bar service with a good selection of wines by the glass and specialty cocktails.
Ristorante Toscana is a beloved, family-owned gem known for its authentic regional Italian cuisine served in a charming, rustic Tuscan setting—perfect for celebrating special occasions.
Owned and operated by Mario Longo, a native of Italy with a deep passion for regional Italian flavors, the restaurant offers a wide selection of both traditional and modern Italian dishes inspired by contemporary culinary trends.
The menu is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and prepared with the freshest ingredients. Signature offerings include thin-crust pizzas and savory beef dishes, many of which are cooked in their imported, rotating wood-fired brick oven—handcrafted by artisans in Tuscany.
Inside, the décor evokes the warmth of the Italian countryside, featuring faux-stucco walls, elegant chandeliers, tiled floors, and large, captivating wall art. The atmosphere is spacious, ornate, and unmistakably Tuscan.
During the warmer months, guests can enjoy a truly memorable al fresco dining experience in the picturesque courtyard. Overhead grapevines, softly glowing lights, a tranquil fountain-fed koi pond, and patio heaters for cooler evenings create one of the most enchanting outdoor dining atmospheres in South Jersey.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Ristorante Toscana invites you to savor the flavors of Italy in a setting that feels like home.
(Updated: April 2025)
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