The SECRET is OUT!
Toscana has just opened and now Glendale has Fine North Italian Dining. Toscana shares the same front door as Pomo Pizzeria but has it's own well trained staff, their own bar and separate more formal dining area.
They start you off with crusty bread and olive oil that's studded with dots of balsamic vinegar. We shared a plate of house made gnocchi that was adorned with walnuts and gorgonzola cheese in a light cream. The gnocchi with light and airy and the walnuts were fresh and not bitter. The flavors went together well. For dinner I had the pistachio crusted salmon. My fish seemed fresh and was prepared well, it was nice and moist. My broccoli was crisp and tasted like it was brushed with olive oil and seasoned just so. Grilled polenta also came with my dish.
My husband had the pollo ripieno. It was a stuffed chicken with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a white wine sauce with sweet corn. The chicken was melt in your mouth tender and that dish was delicious.
Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere was on the loud side and energetic. Glendale has a new destination dining spot! People from Scottsdale might travel to dine here!