Tuscan Hen Market — Restaurant in Lake View Township

We hosted our daughter's wedding at Tuscan Hen on a Saturday evening two weeks ago. We held both the ceremony and the dinner in the patio area.

In this time of Covid19, it wasn't the 150 person event that was originally planned, but all 15 people there were delighted with the outcome, most importantly the happy couple!

The food was amazing! Lorraine helped us decide upon the menu (appetizers, salad, a choice of entrees (Chicken picata, pasta primavera, or Cacio & Pepe), and focaccia bread.

Her staff set the tables with white tablecloths and cloth napkins. They set up a table for the bar service which later served at the dessert table, where we served a bakery cake and some of the restaurant's delicious cannolis. They printed menus for everyone since the guests had a choice of entrees, and were there to help us in any way the entire evening.

The appetizers were served as people arrived, then we held the short ceremony, followed by dinner. The brides wanted a low key vibe, so the setting was perfect for them. With charming lighting and the abundant foliage, the patio area was beautiful, cozy, and welcoming.

The restaurant does not have a liquor license, but we were able to bring our own alcohol in, which worked out fine for us. They were very helpful with the set-up.

I'd highly recommend this venue for a party, a shower, and, yes, a small wedding.

Can't thank Lorraine and her staff enough for everything they did to make this evening special for everyone in attendance! It...

This place used to be great and a favorite local spot, but feels like it’s taken a turn for the worse lately.

Not sure if new owners or management, but the prep and quality of the food has diminished substantially over recent months. Food now looks nothing like how it used to or in photos below, meat portions reduced, and ingredients are consistently missing. Tuna Salad I ordered today was missing nearly all toppings… just small tuna scoop on top of lettuce…

Also, last time I was in there I saw what looked to be a young child (10-13year old) in the back making my sandwich and it was poorly made and totally skimped on meat quantity. Giving two stars be because it was once my favorite local spot, but sadly we will be going to Southport more now for...

I love Tuscan Hen and i have been meaning to leave a review for quite awhile. I am so glad that they have survived Covid as a small business. We frequently order sandwiches, salads, and pasta to pick up on the weekends and they’re always fresh with homemade elements. We hosted our son’s 7th birthday party here (he’s a budding chef) a few years ago and had the best time. Lorraine, the owner, put on a homemade pasta cooking class for the kids and they all got to make their own fresh pasta and take it home with them. They then ate a delicious meal of spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and veggies. It was truly a special day and all of the parents of the guests thought it was such a unique and fun party. Thanks for being such a wonderful...