About this vendor
When Taste Matters
With a reputation for elegance and staffed by the most knowledgeable personnel in the dining industry Toscana is the sound choice when taste matters.
Owned by Chef Dan Butler – Delaware’s most decorated name in the kitchen, Toscana operates with a commitment to unparalleled customer service!
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Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- French
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Food Trucks
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4.6
out of 5.018 reviews
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Toscana Catering is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional service and delicious food. Lori, who has experience working on weddings, is described as knowledgeable and attentive. Guests raved about the food options and the personal touches that were included. The company also received positive feedback for their flexibility in rescheduling due to Covid-19. Overall, Toscana Catering is recommended for their menu options and attentive staff.- Top reviews
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I'm going to preface this review by saying I would not recommend this caterer. Toscana catered my wedding, and every step of the way was difficult and the coordinator was rude, and unaccommodating. Not only did she ask me the same questions at least three times and claim I did not answer them at least twice before, but when I got to the reception, everything we had confirmed over and over and over again was wrong. I drew a diagram by hand for how the tables needed to be set up, clearly demarcating where each table would go, clearly showing the orientation of the room, and when I arrived, not only was there an extra table just sitting empty, but the table arrangement was backwards. They flipped it so my family and grandparents were on the opposite side of the reception hall instead of next to my table. I was upset, I drew this diagram twice for them, it was very clear, the caterer even confirmed and sent me a diagram back matching the one I had drawn. We were told they'd have food from the cocktail hour for us in a separate room so we'd have something to eat after our photos. There was no food for us. So we went up to the reception to join the party hoping there would be something left. We were disappointed. We did not get to enjoy our cocktail hour food as we had been promised. They had started setting up a few hours prior to the reception and weren't finished when it started, they were still bringing many things into the hall for over an hour after it had begun, and when we went to finally eat, the food wasn't hot and halfway through calling tables up, they stopped calling numbers so people just sat for a while until they realized they weren't going to be called. When we went to cut the cake, we had discussed a cake stand, that was not present, we discussed having my cake knife ready to go, it was not. We discussed cake being bagged for people to take home at the end of the day, the cake was not bagged, and they asked me as I was getting ready to go to my hotel for the night what I wanted done with it. I asked them to bag it and slice it, and she goes, "Well it's a little late for that, so are you going to take it with you?" Excuse me? We discussed this. So they piled slices on a plate, and I do mean piled. Had I not been there, as I was leaving later than expected, about 40 minutes after the reception ended, Im not sure what would have been done with it. We paid for a vegan meal, I told them where the vegan guest was, confirmed with the coordinator two or three times, and he wasn't given a meal until my mother told them he hadn't received it yet, and led them to his table. They should have known which table he was at, as it was on the diagram and confirmed twice with the coordinator. She told me it would be a plate of veggies and pasta, it was just a small bowl of pasta when they brought it out. We paid for that meal. I would very much like at the least a refund for that. Every step of the way something was wrong. I did not want that frustration on my wedding day. There is no excuse for this, I should not have had to think about any of this during my wedding reception. We paid far too much money, and dealt with far too much rudeness for that many things to have gone wrong. The only positive thing I have to say is, the food was good, it had very nice flavor. But it was cold. And for everything else that went wrong, that's not enough. Save yourself the frustration, and book someone else.
Worked with Lori on our wedding in May. She was super great to work with. She’s worked plenty of weddings and definitely knows her stuff. She handled us with such care in the process. Our guests raved about the food. Unfortunately, we barely ate.
Our wedding was postponed two times due to Covid and Toscana Catering worked with us in rescheduling. We were very happy that we chose Toscana because the food was delicious. I am a very picky eater, and I was over the moon about the menu we chose. Laurie was very easy to work with and was so quick in her responses to us. The set up went smooth and Toscana staff took care of everything we wanted.
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Hired Toscana for my wedding. Great food, amazing staff, and honest company to work with. Booking was easy and they did most of the work for me. I told Lori what I wanted, and she gave me so many options to choose from. We decided on stations for the menu, and I could not be happier. Everyone had a great time. Thanks, Toscana!
Toscana gave us the perfect menu and service for our fall wedding. Absolutely love all the personal touches they made sure that my husband and I had including our favorite desserts and signature cocktails!
I wish I could give them 5 stars because the day-of service was fantastic. However, I am only giving them 1 star because our contact, Cindy, was absolutely impossible to get in contact with. It took her 3 weeks to respond to an email-if she responded at all. She was never in the office when I called, and gave me confusing answers to questions-if she answered my question at all. She was completely unable to give me consistent pricing, with prices going up and down every time I met with her. The day-of presentation and coordination was fantastic, but trying-and not succeeding- to communicate with Cindy gives Toscana one star.
We used Toscana Catering at our wedding at Hagley Museum and Library. My husband and I could not be happier with Toscana's. Emily our contact at Toscana Catering was great to work with, she always got back to us in a timely manner and answered all of our questions.
We had the option of a food tasting and everything was amazing and ended up changing our final menu slightly based off the tasting.
All of our guests raved about how amazing the food was, from the cocktail hour, dinner selection and mini desserts.
The staff at the wedding was excellent. They made sure my husband and I had everything we needed throughout the night and made sure our guests were well taken care of.
I would highly recommend Toscana Catering.
The staff at Toscana did an excellent job helping to plan and execute our wedding. We recently were married at the Delaware Art Museum and our guests loved the food and the service that Toscana provided. The chef customized our menu to meet our needs, and the staff did a great job of making the night go smoothly.
We can't wait to come back and eat at the restaurant. We would recommend Toscana to anyone!
My husband and I love Toscana's food. We were deciding between two venues for the wedding reception. The decision came down to the food, Toscana was the caterer of one of our final choices. We knew Toscana takes pride in their work and their food and service have always been top of the line. From before we officially booked with Toscana until the wedding day, Emma and her coworkers were extremely attentive to our wants and needs. We loved that Emma gave us ideas and suggestions. Our guests are still raving about the food! Toscana's service was impecable, we highly recommend them to anyone we talk to!
Toscana catered our wedding at Thousand Acre Farm in Delaware in September 2015, and it was the most perfect day. Emma and the Toscana team made everything so simple, from the planning and decision process to the big day! The options and quality of food from Toscana were so impressive, and I didn't realize I could get this caliber of catering from a restaurant in Delaware. We were able to choose exactly the dishes we were envisioning, as well as ask for custom choices here and there to make our wedding perfect for us. Toscana also has a variety of select vendors they work with for all the dining essentials that made the process so much easier.
On our wedding day, the Toscana staff was polite, efficient and blended right into the party. They were all so kind and made us feel so special and expertly catered to on our day. I would highly recommend the Toscana team for wedding day (and all!) catering. They're professional and will guide you along in every step of the way.
My only regret is wishing that I could have eaten more of their delicious food at my wedding! They did pack us perfect to-go dishes for a late night snack. Fingers crossed I am the guest someday at a Toscana-catered wedding and can fully indulge!
We hosted a perfect luncheon at Piccolina Toscana last month!! It was a 50 person sit-down event and was fun and classy from start to finish. The food was completely delicious and very nicely presented. The room looked beautiful, just as we had hoped. The staff did a great job and were friendly and helpful. Working with Dan was so easy, he was always accommodating. A bonus was being able to use the bar/lounge during the event. We had a few kids’ activities but if it was a longer event with more kids (or grownups who wanted to play), I could see arcade games, karaoke, a magician or caricaturist, etc. We were thrilled with how the party went and got so many compliments from our guests. I have already recommended it to many people and will continue to do so!
While this was not a wedding event, the service, food & beverage were perfect for our patron party & would be perfect for a wedding. Every guest that followed up with me has made a point to call out how Toscana's work was the highlight of the evening. Dan Butler & his team were incredibly nimble & personable. Dan actually provide a live cooking demo for the main entree at our patron party. That added level of "chef in action" put our party over the top & added a unique dimension for attendees. It also helped that the food was delicious.
I used Toscana for a surprise birthday dinner party with 24 people. We set up appetizers in the bar before dinner. They were amazing. The dinner was excellent. The restaurant offers a menu with several meal choices that everyone loved. Dan's attention to detail was superb and everything I ordered was delivered. Service was wonderful. Everyone is so friendly. I received compliments from each of my guests on how wonderful it was to have the event there and how wonderful the food was. Toscana is reasonably priced with a great selection of dining options. I would definitely book another party there!
If you're looking for a great restaurant to hold a party, go to Piccolina Toscana. I held my daughters bridal shower there and it was fantastic.
Chef Dan did an excellent job creating the menu. There was plenty of selections for my guests to pick from. The food was outstanding and the staff was friendly and very helpful. My guests were well taken care of. I continue to receive compliments from my guests that the food was excellent.
I will definitely go back for dinner and also go there to hold another party.
Thank you Chef Dan and staff for making the bridal shower so wonderful.
I would absolutely recommend Toscana's.
Cannot thank Dan Butler and Staff enough for providing our family and guests with a very memorable rehearsal dinner on the eve of our son's wedding. The passed hors d'oeuvres were irresistibly delicious. We sat down to Butternut Squash Mezzaluna and Penne Amatricana
and two crisp salads followed by entrees of Halibut and Osso Bucco,
yummy sides and delicious desserts - all were a hugh hit! Our guests enjoyed every bite!!! We thank Toscana and Staff for a great dining experience. Highly recommended !!!
Toscana catered our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with our experience from start to finish! We had so much fun at our tasting and it was so easy to work with Cindy and Kevin to plan the menu and details of the wedding day. Many of our guests (including a chef from Chicago) made a point to tell us how good the food was! We also did a post-wedding brunch at the restaurant that everyone loved.
We used Toscana Catering for our reception caterer, and what a wonderful decision that was. We continue to get compliments and rave reviews about the food at our wedding. It was so delicious (and yes we ate dinner on our wedding day). We also some how got a take home container of all the items as well and enjoyed it the day after, still amazing. Erica was absolutely amazing during the event. She was a lot of fun and had everything under control without being frazzled.
We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Toscana's and would highly recommend them. The food was absolutely delicious and they were flexible in allowing us to stay within our budget. We were able to negotiate a limited menu and they partitioned off a section of the restaurant for about 50 of us. You won't regret this choice!
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1412 North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
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