Biagio Ristorante

3.5 star rating
6 reviews Rating Details

Category: Italian  [Edit]

155 King St E
Toronto, ON M5C 1G9
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
(416) 366-4040
Hours:

Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm

Mon-Sat 6 pm - 10 pm

Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
$$$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
No
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Has TV:
No
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6 reviews in English

  • Review from Timothy S.

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    Toronto, ON

    4.0 star rating
    1/30/2012

    Went to Biagio on a Groupon (that's how we try out new places).  Was a $102 groupon so was expecting great things.  At first it was noisy as there was a corporate event in the bigger room (when the doors were closed it was much better.  First thing I noticed on the wine menu was the very high prices for a glass of wine.  THey had half and full bottles as well.  Usually expect to pay 8-12 for a glass.  Here it was 18-25 for a 6 oz glass!  So wasn't convinced at first.  The food, on the other hand, was exceptional, with creative specials and a wide variety of regular options.  The rack of lamb was one of the best I have had.  Was New Zealand lamb which was on pare with the Northern Quebec rack I had at Mt Tremblant this past summer.  The cheesecake dessert wrapped in phillo pastry was amazing.  My dinner partner eat it up (was warm and melting inside.

    A good experience.  A nice place for a special dinner, especially if you like good wine.  An exceptional wine list to say the least.  Hope to go back one day.

  • Review from Pascal P.

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    Toronto, ON

    4.0 star rating
    12/6/2011

    I went to Biagio on a tuesday night. The dining room was dead but there was a huge party in the back room(wedding?). It seems to be a family run business. The food was fabulous. The decor was blah.

    Food:
    Carpaccio- yummy
    Caprese salal-real buffalo mozzeralla
    Ravioli- 3.5/5 lacking flavor
    Lamb- amazing

  • Review from Vivek S.

    Toronto, ON

    Classy ristorante on King St E.  Enclosed in historic old town hall, Biagio has a really open and inviting dining room that would be great for a large party.  I enjoyed the lobster bisque and a vegetarian pesto ravioli, that I polished off in seconds.  A bit pricey, but I'd recommend it.  Biagio himself came to check up on us, and treated us well.  The patio is a knockout.  Secluded, tree-laden, plenty of shade and HUGE!

    Obligatory Title Pun: (Are you kidding?)

    Menu Readability: Leatherbound and gallant.

    Need to mention:  This place seems to close (very) early.

    What this place teaches me about myself:  I need to explore King St E's offerings.

  • Review from Melanie C.

    Oakville, ON

    4.0 star rating
    7/27/2009

    Biagio's is definitely on the pricey end, but I enjoyed my experience.  The weather was perfect for dining on their cozy patio, which is set in just enough from the street.  While travelling to and from the patio, I noticed the beautiful architectural details of the building, which we later found out is a historic building that still belongs to the city.

    I ordered the orecchiette for my main course, which I cannot complain about, but the other pastas I tried that evening were much better in comparison.  There is a quite a variety to choose from, so be adventurous in your selection.

    The highlight of my meal - dessert of course.  Biagio has his very own version of cheesecake, which is a light creamy/cheesy filling wrapped in a puff pastry shell served with fresh berries and sauces.  I recommend you get an entire order for yourself, don't share!  Paired with my cappuccino, it was the perfect way to end a lovely evening.

    Be warned: they close early, even on weekends.  Also, they occasionally lock their doors even earlier for security reasons, so call ahead if possible.

  • Review from Devyn G.

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    Toronto, ON

    4.0 star rating
    2/14/2010

    One of the finest restaurants in the city, Biagio boasts a palatial decor staffed with some of the most charming, warm, and finely dressed servers that I've had pleasure of enjoying.  Even before we found ourselves at our table, I knew our evening was going to be exquisite, sensual, and fun.

    Tempting as it was to try their pasta varieties served with veal or lamb, it was a seafood night for us.  The coil of sliced tuna and salmon served in cream sauce made for a bold appetizer alongside the lobster bisque that we shared.  It featured a robust aftertaste like crushed nuts that contrasted nicely to its initial smoothness.

    My jumbo crab-stuffed, pancetta-wrapped shrimp was to die for, and even the slices of gold potato served beside it felt like silk across the palate.    Her shrimp in garlic herb orrecchiette was brazen and very green in flavour, alerting the senses and very worthy of the romance novel of a wine list offered here.

    I'm nitpicking, but I would have been happier if our dirty martinis (which were otherwise excellent) were served with pitted olives, or if the breadbasket's treats were warm and served with butter.  But even that amount of poking seems ludicrous when all else is so flawless.

  • Review from Dan G.

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    • 5 reviews

    North York, ON

    1.0 star rating
    9/25/2009

    Please do not eat here. They are the rudest people I have ever met. I just wanted to make a simple reservation and before I knew it I was getting screamed at for no reason. I would stay away if I were you. Consider yourselves warned.

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