Classic Tuscan cooking in Midtown East with personable old-school service and strong pastas; prices are high for the area and service tone can feel pushy or brusque at times.
Toscana 49 earns its A- grade through strong food quality anchored by house-made pastas and classic Tuscan execution, paired with attentive, personable service that creates genuine warmth. Consistency shows some variation across visits, and the tight Midtown footprint limits ambiance impact, preventing the higher distinction needed for grade A territory—but this remains a reliable neighborhood gem worth seeking out.
One caveat: Occasional rushed check or assertive wine upsell reported by a few diners