Trattoria Toscana: Incredible Mediterranean Delicacies Made from Homegrown, Hand-Picked Fresh Ingredients.
Published on: Jul 19, 2015 @ 10:10
If You Savor Authentic, Homemade Italian Meals, this is the Place
Owner and Chef Pietro Cinus is from Sardinia, an island lost in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with rocky mountains that cascade onto white sand beaches with warm, crystal clear water. His homeland inspires his taste for the natural, fresh flavors of the island’s unique style of classical Italian cuisine.
Chef Pietro carefully selects fresh, local, organic herbs, vegetables and meats to create his daily specials. He also imports distinctive ingredients from Italy to create more traditional, authentic Tuscan meals. He makes all the pasta, gnoochi, breads, sauces and deserts in house.
The dinner began with Carpaccio Di Polpo. This appetizer was simple and delicious and now one of my favorites. Steamed octopus was sliced into very thin pieces and then drizzled with olive oil. A balsamic reduction and served with lemon wedges and sprinkled with parsley.
The Chef let us sample his homegrown, hand-picked, sun-dried tomatoes. It was a delightful snack in and of itself. A surprisingly soft but chewy texture and an amazing combination of sweet but subtle tomato flavor with a salty, spicy finish that leaves you wanting more.
We tried two pastas, the first was Spaghetti Ala Amatiana. It consisted of spaghetti tossed in a fresh sauce made from a blend of cherry and sundried tomatoes with smoked pancetta and parmesan cheese. We also tried the Veal Ravioli with a reduction of cream, broccoli and garlic. Both dishes were amazing.
The main dish was presented beautifully, an artful arrangement of an entire trout surrounded by various vegetables, each of which deserves their own description. The fish was so delicate and with a hint of garlic and melted in your mouth. The chef demonstrated how to remove the bones and skin, which was surprisingly easy, and enhanced the pleasure of knowing a truly fresh and healthy entrée could be this tasty.
The eggplant that accompanied the dish looked like a steak. The texture and flavor was unlike any other I had ever tried, meaty and delicious. It was great fun to watch a photographer try a bite of zucchini and see his face light up with surprise and delight at the fresh unaltered version of that vegetable.
The asparagus that came with the trout could have been a dish all alone. They were rich, garlicky and had a pleasing salty flavor and were crisp, but perfectly cooked bites. The detail that was given to each and every item was awe-inspiring and the pure goodness and healthfulness of this exquisite plate should be passed along to each and every household in America. We all need to incorporate fresh produce and ingredients in our every day diets to be a better and healthier country.
The tiramisu was an amazing surprise. The dessert arrived, looking like a picturesque ice cream sundae, a lovely vision that made me eager to dive in. The first bite was a mixture of creamy texture, a hint of coffee so subtle you would not realize it was there unless you were looking for it, and a delicious burst of chocolate flavor at the finish. Needless to say, that was not my last bite, and I look forward to ordering one all for myself next time we visit.
Trattoria Toscana is located at 26485 Ynez Road in Temecula right by Sees Candy. You can call for reservations at (951) 296-2066.
Check out their Facebook Page HERE for hours.
If You Savor Authentic, Homemade Italian Meals, this is the Place
Owner and Chef Pietro Cinus is from Sardinia, an island lost in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with rocky mountains that cascade onto white sand beaches with warm, crystal clear water. His homeland inspires his taste for the natural, fresh flavors of the island’s unique style of classical Italian cuisine.
Chef Pietro carefully selects fresh, local, organic herbs, vegetables and meats to create his daily specials. He also imports distinctive ingredients from Italy to create more traditional, authentic Tuscan meals. He makes all the pasta, gnoochi, breads, sauces and deserts in house.
The dinner began with Carpaccio Di Polpo. This appetizer was simple and delicious and now one of my favorites. Steamed octopus was sliced into very thin pieces and then drizzled with olive oil. A balsamic reduction and served with lemon wedges and sprinkled with parsley.
The Chef let us sample his homegrown, hand-picked, sun-dried tomatoes. It was a delightful snack in and of itself. A surprisingly soft but chewy texture and an amazing combination of sweet but subtle tomato flavor with a salty, spicy finish that leaves you wanting more.
We tried two pastas, the first was Spaghetti Ala Amatiana. It consisted of spaghetti tossed in a fresh sauce made from a blend of cherry and sundried tomatoes with smoked pancetta and parmesan cheese. We also tried the Veal Ravioli with a reduction of cream, broccoli and garlic. Both dishes were amazing.
The main dish was presented beautifully, an artful arrangement of an entire trout surrounded by various vegetables, each of which deserves their own description. The fish was so delicate and with a hint of garlic and melted in your mouth. The chef demonstrated how to remove the bones and skin, which was surprisingly easy, and enhanced the pleasure of knowing a truly fresh and healthy entrée could be this tasty.
The eggplant that accompanied the dish looked like a steak. The texture and flavor was unlike any other I had ever tried, meaty and delicious. It was great fun to watch a photographer try a bite of zucchini and see his face light up with surprise and delight at the fresh unaltered version of that vegetable.
The asparagus that came with the trout could have been a dish all alone. They were rich, garlicky and had a pleasing salty flavor and were crisp, but perfectly cooked bites. The detail that was given to each and every item was awe-inspiring and the pure goodness and healthfulness of this exquisite plate should be passed along to each and every household in America. We all need to incorporate fresh produce and ingredients in our every day diets to be a better and healthier country.
The tiramisu was an amazing surprise. The dessert arrived, looking like a picturesque ice cream sundae, a lovely vision that made me eager to dive in. The first bite was a mixture of creamy texture, a hint of coffee so subtle you would not realize it was there unless you were looking for it, and a delicious burst of chocolate flavor at the finish. Needless to say, that was not my last bite, and I look forward to ordering one all for myself next time we visit.
Trattoria Toscana is located at 26485 Ynez Road in Temecula right by Sees Candy. You can call for reservations at (951) 296-2066.
Check out their Facebook Page HERE for hours.
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