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Join us and let the romance of Italy sweep you away to a world of impeccable taste and refinement. Experience the joy of dining at La Gioia.
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Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.
My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 6 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.
Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and value for money.
My wife Laura and I became so tired of being disappointed every time we ordered food out, that we decided to take matters into our own hands.
This is La Gioia,Where the essence of Italian fine dining is infused with the charm of the Tuscan countryside and the enchanting spirit of La Dolce Vita.At La Gioia, we invite you to indulge in an exquisite culinary journey, embracing the authentic flavours and heartfelt traditions of Italy. Each dish is crafted with passion, using only the finest ingredients to ensure a truly remarkable dining experience.Join us and let the romance of Italy sweep you away to a world of impeccable taste and refinement. Experience the joy of dining at La Gioia.Where every meal is a celebration of life's finest pleasures.*If you are not seeing availability for your party size, please contact us directly on (02) 4326 1323*
Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 9 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and traditional local Tuscan food.Our mission is to bring people together for an amazing Italian experience with good food, wine and good times and share with you my strong passion and our local traditional cuisine as if you were in Tuscany.
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Nuovo Galles del Sud •3 recensioni
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We love going here! We brought some friends along to introduce them to this fabulous restaurant! They were very impressed also. Food is delicious, wine is brilliant and the service is always professional and friendly. We love the quietness also, it makes such a huge difference to your dining experience. Thanks again for such enjoyable dining experience, we will be back again soon! Apologies for being the last to leave also!
It was an absolute pleasure to have a meal at Il Toscano in Long Jetty. We were greeted with a smile and seated immediately! The other half of our party was running late (25 mins) and still the staff were great! The food was the best Italian we have had on the coast! Just the right portion size too and a perfect bottle of red was recommended which completed our meal perfectly.
We will definitely be back!