Trattoria Toscana

We read about this place in the Daily Record newspaper. My wife own's a Relax the Back franchise store on Rt. 10 W. in East Hanover, and we pass the restaurant every day on the way home.

We decided to stop in this past Saturday evening after we closed the store at 6 P.M. We had a reservation but were seated immediately. The bruschetta came to the table was awesome. We ordered two salads each. My wife ordered a tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad with avocadoes in a balsamic dressing. It was outrageously delicious. I ordered a prosciutto and fig salad with balsamic glaze. The figs were tender and sweet and complemented the prosciutto which was perfect and not too salty. The main courses were absolutely delicious. I had seafood risotto with jumbo shrimp and asparagus in a light garlic-butter-olive oil sauce. The shrimp were perfect and garlicky. A great dish.

My wife had seared tuna in a balsamic reduction with zucchini sliced on the bias with a lime juice and lime zest sauce, along with risotto. This dish was better than mine.

For dessert we split an Italian ricotta cheesecake with side of fresh fruit that was a perfect compliment to the entire meal. We both had cappucinos and mine was with Amaretto d'Saronno. The owner (who works the house floor) gave the Amaretto on the house. The bill was above average for two, but for this kind of food and easy, relaxed atmosphere, it was well worth it.

This place has a variety of awesome, classic italian food. Everything is always hot and fresh, and the service is wonderful. Although it's pretty tiny, it's worth it for the food.