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Toscanini Restaurant

Tower Isle, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
876-975-4785
Ranked #1 of 50 restaurants in Ocho Rios
4.5 of 5 stars 174 Reviews
Price range: -1 AUD - 39 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Spring, Texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

I loved the blackberries straight from the farm (very rare in a Jamaica restaurant). I dined at lunch and enjoyed the outdoor setting on the Harmony Hall complex. Portions are too large for me. I'd rather see the option of small plates and lover prices for them. Most will be pleased with it the way it is. The owners are... More

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Rochester, New York, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We had only one night left in Jamaica and chose Toscanini for our meal. From being picked up at our hotel through a personal explanation of what dishes were and how they were prepared everything was first class. I got to try fresh caught marlin for the first based our talking to Lella about it. Everything was excellent and not... More

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buckinghamshire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We were staying at Jamaica inn where the food and service are exceptional. We do not like the bbq evening as we prefer a more formal diniing arrangement so decided to go out on this evening. We were picked up from the hotel by the restaurant. It was about half full even though it was a Tuesday evening. Nice old... More

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Lella Ricci, Owner at Toscanini Restaurant, responded to this review
28 April 2012

My sincerest apologies to the customers in question. I am normally very good at gaging if clients wish for a little company , they asked questions about my restaurant legacy which I volunteered. Personally ,I had the feeling they had enjoyed their evening at Toscanini . How wrong one can be . After having read their comment ,I personally went... More

Bardstown, Kentucky
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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We were recommended to Toscanini’s Restaurant by the owners of Cabarita Lookout, the villa where we stayed for a week of relaxation. We ate out on Easter Sunday at 6:30 and had no trouble getting a reservation. The restaurant was quiet and peaceful but not ghostly. Servers reviewed everything on the menu (listed on large chalkboards that they take from... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The food was wonderful. The owner does a nice job explaining the menu as it would be difficult for the average American to grasp (including myself). There is a gratuity tacked on to most fine dining places and always a government tax wherever you go. People move slower here than in the U S but the service is NOT bad.... More

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North Attleboro, MA USA
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to Jamaica many, many times, and Toscanini is a very special dining experience. From the beautiful setting at Harmony Hall (an old Great House), to the wonderful and creative menu, this is a restaurant that should not be missed. Our party enjoyed wonderful salads with locally grown greens and vegetables, and unique appetizers including marinated marlin and... More

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Johnston, Rhode Island
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

my husband, family and i have been dining at toscanini since they opened. pg, lella, omar, julie and tracey, always make sure that the food and service are excellent. i will agree with a former critic that sometimes children are not accomodated especially if they arrive late and are running around and disturbing others dining. but i have seen children... More

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Huntington, Indiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We had heard from locals that it was a nice restaurant servicing Italian food. We didn't need a reservation as there were only a handful of tables occupied the entire time we were there. We were promptly seated and quickly received our cocktails. The menu, a listing of foods on an easel chalkboard, was left next to our table. When... More

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Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Nice italian food.Wine list is excellent.setting away from all the buzz makes this place a perfect dinnner spot, a must to dine place if in Jamaica.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

What a great restaurant! My party consisted of 5 adults (one with special dietary needs) and three children (5 and under). Lela was fabulous. She made special nuggets and chips from scratch (not on the menu) for the kids as they did not feel for pasta....it was excellent. My Mother was not allowed certain spices, garlic, starch and only allowed... More

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