Atlas #038 · Centrum
Toscanini Centrum
Lindengracht 75, 1015 KD Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · Toscanini, Christian Vandendorpe, Roos Bijman
Why it's worth the detour
A Jordaan institution since 1985, still run by chef-owner Leonardo Pacenti — home-made pasta and bread from an open kitchen, and a table worth booking weeks out.
The order
Ravioli con patate, pecorino e menta, or the lasagna
Why we'd go back
- — Fresh, home-made pasta repeatedly compared favorably to what people ate in Italy
- — Chef-owner Leonardo Pacenti has run the kitchen since 1999, cooking a strongly seasonal, ever-changing menu
- — Panna cotta and the lasagna recur as the dishes regulars order
- — Notoriously hard to book — tables go quickly and reservations carry a deposit
Restaurant profile
- Chef
- Leonardo Pacenti
- Cuisine
- Regional Italian
- Style
- Home-made pasta & bread, open kitchen, strongly seasonal
Address & hours
Lindengracht 75, 1015 KD Amsterdam
Good to know
- Reservations required
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A Jordaan institution since 1985, still run by chef-owner Leonardo Pacenti — home-made pasta and bread from an open kitchen, and a table worth booking weeks out.
What should you order?
Toscanini's recommended order is Ravioli con patate, pecorino e menta, or the lasagna.
What is it best for?
Toscanini is best for Best booked ahead.
Who's cooking?
Leonardo Pacenti runs the kitchen at Toscanini.
Do you need a reservation, or can you walk in?
Toscanini genuinely requires a reservation — don't show up without one.
What's the drinks program like?
Toscanini's drinks program isn't publicly detailed.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Toscanini is in Centrum, Amsterdam, at Lindengracht 75, 1015 KD Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
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