I recently hosted my boyfriend’s 30th birthday party for 20+ people in The Blackburn Room at Tonno Gloucester and had such a great experience from start to finish.
The planning process was incredibly easy, and the team was so accommodating, especially considering this was a somewhat last minute booking. Olivia was absolutely wonderful to work with — kind, responsive, organized, and truly made the entire process stress free.
The space itself exceeded expectations. Since our group wasn’t large enough for the entire room, the restaurant thoughtfully blocked off a section to make it feel much more private for our party, which we really appreciated. The exposed brick, lighting, and overall atmosphere made the room feel both cozy and upscale.
The food and drinks were fantastic. There was a great variety of options, all of the appetizers were delicious, and the pasta was especially a hit — I’d absolutely order it again. The cocktails were also excellent and everyone in our group commented on how good everything was.
The service throughout the night was equally impressive. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, personable, and professional, which made the celebration feel even more special.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and I would absolutely book The Blackburn Room again for a future event!
The reason we chose Tonno was for the cherrystones. Why have so many seafood restaurants stopped serving cherrystones? At any rate, we went just at 3pm and were seated in a perfect spot. Unbeknownst to us, 3-5pm was oyster for a buck. We took a dozen oysters and a half dozen cherrystones. They were awesome. So much so that we ordered a half dozen of each after we had finished the first servings.
The menu had plenty of variety, but what grabbed my eye was the zucchini flowerets stuffed with regatta cheese and deep fried. The breading was crisp and I mean to the bite! The flowerets themselves were both firm (firm enough to hold the filling/stuffing) but also delicate and oh so tasty. The filling was spot on! The flowerets were served over stewed tomatoes—rich and flavorful, chunky, well-seasoned, and just enough to accentuate the flowerets without overpowering them Moreover, the presentation was beautiful!
Zucchini flowerets are such an awesome delicacy. So rarely seen on restaurant menus and even more rarely done well. It is too bad the season for zucchini flowers is so short!
Truly, I could not have been happier with my meal!
Please note, although I posted that we spent more than $100, prices were very reasonable; we spent $60 on cherrystones—well worth it!
5
Owen was fantastic.. explained the nuances of the food and just great host.. Food was very good.. Loved that we were able to customize entrees! One of the best in town no doubt
5
Everything we get here has been fantastic. We first discovered this restaurant the day we got legally married, then we asked them to cater our wedding and we’ve frequently either taken friends or have ordered delivery when people are in town. Everyone we’ve experienced Tonno with has also been super impressed.
The staff is always very attentive and super kind.
Never disappointed in anything we’ve ever had. The restaurant is nice without being stuffy-nice and they have a nice outdoor area when the weather is right for it. They always have their own parking lot!
Don’t skip the desserts!!
5
We had our daughter’s baby shower at Tonno. The event planner, Olivia, was so helpful and easy to work with to make the event such a great success! We had a brunch buffet and the food was delicious! The waitstaff could not have been more accommodating and friendly. The guests all commented on what a great venue it was and how everything was perfect! Thank you again!
