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Bocca On Baldwin
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian [Edit]
26 Baldwin StToronto, ON M5T 1L2
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 348-0731
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sun 11:30 am - 12 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
11 reviews for Bocca On Baldwin
11 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/17/2012
I go to this restaurant pretty often after school. It is really close to where my classes are. And it takes less than 10 minutes to walk there.
What I like about this restaurant is the quietness. It is never crowded. And the tables are fairly large.
The foods are above average. But they have homely feel. Not articulate construction or sophisticated input. Nothing too complicated about them. Stripped down to traditional formula instead of dressing up or skillful show. Just cooked with care and devotion.
The steamed mussels and calamaris have natural flavor and animate the main ingredients. Smoked salmon has nice contrasting tastes. I have tried some pizzas here and they are tasty. I usually have seafood linguini and it is my favorite dish. Not sure about whether lamb dish works though. It has almonds in it, and I personally don't like almonds.
Servers are really nice but they aren't attentive. Portion is more than enough. -
Review from S D.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2012
This is a pretty good place. I was surprised to read reviews that criticized the service, as I found the service to be one of the better things about this restaurant. Our server was attentive, funny, and very helpful. Although, it probably helped that the place was practically empty and that we were a big group shelling out quite a bit of money.
Most of us ordered the caprese salad, which was very good. The bocconcini had the perfect texture and the tomatoes were fresh. However, I thought that for $11, it was pretty expensive and not adequately filling. Next time I would like to try something else.
The ambiance is kind of non-existent. It's basically just an open space, and from what I've read, it's usually pretty deserted. That's not necessarily always a bad thing if you value privacy and quiet. It's probably a great place for large groups of students. -
Review from Monica F.
Updated - 3/22/2012
Just an update: Cash or Credit only. They do have an ATM but it doesn't accept "PC Financial" cards. What a pain in the ass.......
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Review from Denise S.
7/3/2011
Cozy Italian place with a fantastic patio. Food-wise, I would say John's Italian Caffe across the street has a slight edge, but if it's a gorgeous day, soaking in the sun and people-watching at Bocca can't be beat.
I came here for a Canada Day lunch. Service was prompt. Our server brought out the bread immediately. They use butter that comes in those little plastic packages, which is sort of disappointing. I had the portobello sandwich with a side garden salad ($13). The sundried tomato and pesto focaccia that the sandwich came on was really soft and delicious! One DC had the salmon club which comes with avocado and wasabi lime mango mayo, which I didn't try but it sure sounded good! The other DC had the seafood linguini that came with really big tiger shrimp. We were all too full for dessert.
Nice casual spot, although for me, it's definitely the patio that I would come back for.Listed in: Patio Season!
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Review from Andrea S.
Toronto, ON
7/7/2011
Tried Bocca for a Sunday dinner with a friend a few weeks ago...
The place was dead quiet - we were one of only two tables of patrons in the entire place - which is too bad because the patio was lovely that evening.
I enjoyed the paste al greco I ordered - a nice variety of vegetables and it was a bit more creative than your italian-restaurant-standards. However, the lamb & pasta dish my date ordered was a bit bland and generally disappointing. Also, the "goulash" special my friend choose to start his meal with was missing some of the ingredients he was expecting (I probably wouldn't have noticed, but being a native of Eastern Europe he was a little confused by their liberal interpretation of the dish).
Unfortunately, we also experienced the slow service noted by other Yelpers.
Given that there are a number of other enticing Italian restaurants on the block - that look like they could have better food and service - I probably will not return to Bocca in the immediate term. -
Review from Vivek S.
6/1/2009
Delightful Italian restaurant on Baldwin. Great patio with helpful if slightly aloof service. The place looks more expensive than it is, which is a nice surprise. I usually get the pizza here; its thin crust and there is an excellent selection of toppings. One of the better restos on this street and alliterative too: Bocca on Baldwin! Bocca on Baldwin!
Obligatory Title Pun: Merci Bocca! (This sucked.)
Menu Readability: Classy and well laid out.
Need to mention: Really big bar inside. Why have I never tried getting drunk here?
What this place teaches me about myself: I like alliteration.Listed in: Yet Another Good for Groups…, Baldwin Village
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Review from Bijan V.
12/13/2008
Perfecto! Absolutely great place with great food. Service is absolutely amazing, very friendly owner who will take care of any and all of your requests.
Atmosphere is very cozy although I found the entrance to be quite odd but understandable. You have to enter through a side door as opposed to the main entrance during the winter so as not to let in the cold around the tables where people are eating. Regardless the decor is very warm and inviting and perfectly set up.
Food is great, everything is made in house - definitely have a go at the desserts (creme brule was great). They had a new menu which is a bit more expensive but apparantly it's just for the christmas season. Regardless it's a great menu and the food was really tasty! Definitely recommended.
Dinner for 2 including wine will cost you $30-50. Main's $15-$25.Listed in: The UofT Student / Resident
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Review from Michelle A.
Toronto, ON
5/6/2011
A very cute Italian restaurant on Baldwin. It wasn't very busy for a mid-week lunch, but the service was very slow! We waited almost an hour for six plates of pasta. I had the vegetarian pasta, which was very delicious, and topped with a nice asiago cheese. I recommend if you have time for a nice leisurely lunch - but skip if you're in a rush!
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Review from Joe S.
Toronto, ON
7/12/2010
A great outdoor patio to take a load off the ol' feet after an afternoon of cheering for Spain's World Cup victory.
Miller Organic Lager on tap, nice thin-crust pizzas with lotsa toppings (maybe a little on the oily side though). Hard to beat.
And a great view of the passers-by on Baldwin on a beautiful Sunday evening. -
Review from Barb K.
Bolton, ON
10/31/2011
Visited on a quiet Sunday night. Service was friendly and prompt. I had the grilled calamari appetizer (fabulous) and the lamb ragu penne. No complaints...we will be back!
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Review from Ramanan S.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2009
Bocca is a simple Italian restaurant on Baldwin. It's interior reminded me of a clean well lit bar -- there is seating at the front and the back, with the middle portion of the restaurant taken up by the bar. Service was very friendly -- my friends had to wait a fair amount of time for 2 missing guests to arrive, and the staff didn't really have any issue with us sitting on our assses sipping on our drinks. The food was good: nothing really stands out, but everyone enjoyed their meals. If you're in the area and looking for Italian, Bocca is definitely a safe bet.
