Best Calamari in Ames

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Bar La Tosca
Bar La Tosca
88/100 (450 ratings)
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"Food was very fresh and delicious, I had gnocchi and my husband had the flank steak, both dishes were awesome. Don't expect fast food, these dishes..."
Kristen Wall
"My favorite! I had the Risotto Nero. It's my favorite meal I've ever had at a restaurant ever. It's been three months and I still dream about it...."
Sophie Bass
"My favorite place in Ames! Small menu tells me fresh food which my friend and I have tried almost all of the dinner menu and have never been..."
Elyse Zatloukal
"Having traveled all over Italy, Bar La Tosca creates the most authentic Italian food I have had in the United States, complete with a great wine..."
Kristen Greteman
"Love the atmosphere. First time dining there with the family. Perfect portion..."
Audrey Heaberlin
"The food, service and atmosphere is always great! What a nice option for dining..."
Michelle Hatch DeMarie
"Always have a different dish to try. Good service and the bar has some good drinks to..."
Michael Weisshaar
"Amazing lunch menu. I'm sad that I didn't try it sooner. Will definitely be back. Food was fantastic and service was..."
Ward Wester
"Food AMAZING! Service was great, staff is very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. My husband and I sat at the bar and had great conversation..."
Krystal Martin
"The Gnocchi Fritti was probably one of the best bites I have ever..."
Amanda Christensen-Waltz
"Finally got in to try it out. Awesome. DeSchutes Fresh Squeezed on tap so they were off to a great start. Had the grilled flank steak and it was..."
Tom Gartin
"Fabulous food, kind and cheerful staff. Very reasonably priced! I am from out of state but I will return every time I am in..."
Peg Woisard Farner
"Very ambient environment. Staff was friendly and efficient. Food was delicious! I had the Ricotta Gnocchi and the lemon olive oil..."
Laura Thomas
"Just finished another incredible meal at Bar La Tosca. Thank you to the chef, servers and bartender for making our experience so lovely and most..."
Lisa Ehlers
"Loved it! Great drinks. The salmon entree was so good I shared a little bit with everyone I was with. The lemon olive oil cake was the perfect..."
Krista Harvey
"Great friendly staff. This is the best mixed drink in..."
OV Oveson
"We stopped in for an impromptu lunch. Great pub like atmosphere and friendly bartender, although I thought the overhead music was a little..."
Thai B
"Bar la Tosca is a great restaurant to check out in Ames downtown. Their cocktails are wonderful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is always..."
Whitney Hundertmark
"Great cocktails and pasta. Small menu but with great options. Probably the best calamari in Ames - very tender. Add to that; the atmosphere is..."
Joel Uhlmeyer
"Really great food and a beautiful environment! I definitely recommend ordering tea with your..."
Ashley G.
"Went last night with my sister and a friend. I got there first, the gentleman behind the bar immediately let me know it was happy hour and what the..."
Marla Sandve
"A bit pricey for sure, but this place is worth it. Quietly tucked on Main Street, it has great ambience, one of my favorite places for a nice Friday..."
Parnal Joshi
"This review is based on the food, drinks and my coworkers comments. The service was NOT good. It was SLOOOOOOOW 😒. Food AMAZING! Drinks STRONG &..."
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