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While it’s true that Montana has quite an impressive culinary cuisine, most people don’t think of authentic Italian dishes when they consider Big Sky Country. However, if you head to the town of Butte, you’ll discover not just one but two destinations that will make you feel as though you’ve landed in the heart of Italy. La Casa Toscana is a treasure trove of Italian dishes that are made in-house and served family-style. After your luxurious feast, you’ll want to pop into Gelateria & Pasticceria Fiorentina just next door for a scoop of authentic gelato, homemade pastries, and more.
Should you find yourself on East Park Street in Butte, Montana, you'll want to make a stop at La Casa Toscana for a delightfully authentic Italian dining experience.
Sonia Zachow, the owner and head chef of La Casa Toscana, opened her restaurant in hopes of bringing her tradition of Italian cooking to this vibrant Montana neighborhood.
Photographed above is Sonia Zachow and the sous-chef, Anna Revenaugh. La Casa Toscana features only culinary chefs, ensuring the highest quality.
With time-honed recipes, Italian-imported equipment, and lots of love, the kitchen creates pasta dishes from-scratch that can be served in the dining room or taken home to be enjoyed with family.
If you're looking for catering, La Casa Toscana can provide its most popular menu items, plus exciting additions like the seafood tower photographed below.
No matter what you order, be sure to save room for dessert! Conveniently located next door, Gelateria & Pasticceria Fiorentina creates the most incredible desserts.
Photographed above, the manager Deann Pribnow and owner Sonia Zachow showcase some of the incredible dessert options.
Authentic Italian gelato is at the heart of this new business. You'll find several flavors to choose from, with a constantly rotating menu of exciting new options.
If you're on-the-go and in search of a quick bite, you'll be delighted to find that Gelateria & Pasticceria Fiorentina serves all kinds of homemade sandwiches and soups.
So whether you stop by for a quick scoop of gelato or have enough time for a full-on Italian feast, you'll be delighted to discover this gem of a business in Butte, Montana.
Have you ever visited La Casa Toscana or Gelateria & Pasticceria Fiorentina? We’d love to hear all about your experiences — tell us what you enjoyed from the menu! For more information about La Casa Toscana, you can visit the official Facebook Page. You can also follow Gelateria & Pasticceria on Facebook. For more information about either business, dial (406) 299-2890.
