Sometimes it’s not easy to find a decent — and convenient — locale to meet a friend for dinner in certain parts of Connecticut. But sometimes in that search, I discover a gem worth the trip.
Tuscany Restaurant in Bridgeport is just that.
I hadn’t planned on writing about this Northern Italian restaurant when I dined there last week. But I knew I was in for something worth sharing when the waiter served the whole head of garlic. I grabbed my phone to take a photo as he carefully squeezed the fully roasted cloves onto a plate and mashed them
for us.
(Had I had my digital camera the photo would be much better!)
To describe all the hand-made pasta specials, our waiter used a tray containing samples as a primer to detail the offerings. Tuscany has so many specials, I wonder why they even have a printed menu! I selected the roasted red pepper and smoked buffalo mozzarella ravioli topped with a mushroom and Italian sweet sausage light marinara sauce; that dish alone was worth the trip. (Half portion $10.95)
The other outstanding, simply prepared special was the grilled baby octopus with olive oil, garlic and lemon. Perfectly cooked, aka not rubbery! ($13.25)
The Santa Cristina Sangiovese paired well with each dish. ($43)
Tuscany 1084 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 203.331.9884
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