La Toscana Pizzeria & Restaurant — Restaurant in Manchester Township

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Lubrano's Bistro closed after the new year started and the new proprietor's have named it " La Toscana Pizzeria & Restaurant.

It is located at 2114 NJ-70, Manchester, NJ 08759.

They serve Mexican and Italian Food.

Kit and I decided to give it a try.

While I browsed the menu, Kit checked out the pizzas under the glass.

When she returned to our table, she looked at the menu and made her decision.

She chose a half of a Tuna Sub with all of the fixings and my choice was the Chorizo Taco's.

After the waitress took our order, Kit told me of about a pizza with sausage, onions and peppers that looked pretty good.

So what did I do, I walked over to take a look and yes the pizza she described looked very enticing, so I asked the employee behind the counter were the peppers jalapenos and he said yes.

Well it ended up being my appetizer.

When he brought it to the table, closet look revealed that the slice was actually a white pizza made with cheddar and mozzarella with crumbled chorizo sausage, jalapenos sliced thin, onions and refried beans.

Very different, but surprisingly very tasty, the ingredients blended well and the crust was just the right thinness.

The taste was very pleasing...

Did I mention that Kit's half sub became a whole because the difference in price was only a few bucks and she could take the other half home.

The food came, there was quacamole with chips, the sub and the Tacos that were three...

At first look they appeared to be small, I'm use to at least 6 inch round soft taco shells and what was presented was maybe 3 or 4 inch's and there was a total of 6 stacked 2 shells for the 3 tacos.

The were very delicious and we're somewhat filling...

Definitely prepared with care and pride.

Also the sauces provided for topping each Taco were just the right amount of spiciness.

As for that other half of Kit's Tuna Sub, it didn't make it out of the restaurant and I enjoyed it as much as Kit did...

This spot will definitely get more visits to try more pizza and...

I am a Gringo, but kind of an expert with Mexican Food. And my Spouse is from Mexico.

We ate here Sunday,12/08/24 late afternoon, it was our first visit. The food was very good!

Pros: Off Street Parking, BYOB, Very Clean appearance, good decor.

The Server who is the owner was very efficient, listened and was friendly!

Food: Torta con grilled Pollo was delicious! Fresh crisp toasted roll, a good amount of chicken. Put together nicely!

Sopes con Pollo with hand made tortillas were very good.

Salsas Roja y Verde were fresh / good.

Guacamole was fresh and as we requested made a bit more spicy, with cilantro and jalapeños.

The cook takes pride in his work!

All workers handling food were noted to be wearing gloves and changing them as needed!

Cons:

Tamales only on Saturdays and Sundays, and they were out them.

I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family for authentic Mexican Food!

See pic of receipt. Prices...

Server kid was extremely nice but needs to be trained. Was playing games on his phone, answering his cell phone, and then bringing out the food whithout gloves or washing his hands. Didn’t receive silverware until after food started to come out. Didn’t prebus the table and we ate with pizza tray and dirty napkins on the table had no room for food plates. Waited 30 mins for food starting to make its way. First the rice and beans came out and then 15 minutes the fajita skillets came out but without the tortillas. 10 minutes later the tacos came out and then 5 minutes later the tortillas came out for the fajitas that came out 20 minutes before, and then last the Birria came out. Rice and beans were cold when they came out. Fajitas were the only thing with flavor. Birria consume and birria tacos no flavor at all. Very...