16. April 2013: Restaurant Toscano im Puls 5
The “tomato with mozzarella di bufala” was a good start for lunch. The mozzarella was very tasty and richly refined with fresh basil – the tomatoes were already quite aromatic.
The main course was at the same time good and not – the “Coda di rospo al guazzetto” (monkfish medaillon in a basil white wine stock, served with lukewarm vegetables). While the monkfish was good the sauce was mind-blowing, truly delicous. But then on the other hand, the vegetables were just not tasting like anything, they did not even have taste of their own. After putting some salt, it was okay.
The dishes are fine, no question, but the side dish was definitely a disappointment. The prices are very fair though – considering that both courses account for only CHF 29.00. The same applies for the beverages (double espresso, CHF 6.00; San Pellegrino, 0,5L, CHF 6.00).
The place is nicely located, especially if you sit outside in the sun it is inviting to stay for hours and enjoy the weather. The service is friendly, helpful and rather quick. All in all, I can recommend the Restaurant Toscano in the Puls 5 – fair business lunch with fair service and nice decoration. The dishes are good but somehow did not fully blow my mind.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Toscano im Puls 5
Giessereistrasse 18
8005 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 43 818 22 62
E-Mail: info@ristorante-toscano.ch
Homepage: http://www.ristorante-toscano.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
