Tuscany Restaurant

I'd place this at the top of the Italian resturaunts on Taylor Street.  There's a smattering of decent locations around UIC but this one is likely the best of the bunch.  Consistent and solid food.  I'm a particular fan of their grilled calamari and grilled octopus.  Now I will say they recently changed these a bit and they are still good but not as great as they were.  Used to go here for a healthy dish and order both as meals for a couple.  Couldn't get healthier as these were listed as apps but are more like salads.  The pork chop is excellent and I would recommend it.  All pasta dishes are solid.  I think this is the goto in the hood.

If you have no plans with the opposite sex go to town on the baked, crushed at your table, and sprinkled with crushed red pepper garlic smear.... tasty but wow you're going to reek of garlic.

3 stars total rating, 4 stars for Italian on Taylor.

Great atmosphere, food and service.  I had the a special (pasta with lobster) and it was amazing.

Went to Tuscany before Hawks game. Waiter was excellent old school Italian very helpful and professional and ITALIAN :) He helped us pick out some of his favorite items and service was super. Loved the Toscana Salad, Pollo Monte Carlo and the Veal Chop was excellent as well, juicy and flavorful served with thin and crsipy truffled fries. Prices were reasonable too. Also like the feel of the place.