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Eden Trattoria
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Tapas Bars Italian, Tapas Bars [Edit]
58 Marine Parade DrEtobicoke, ON M8V 4G1
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
(416) 255-5588
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
16 reviews for Eden Trattoria
16 reviews in English
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Review from Noel D.
4/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
My friend took me here today for brunch and I was pleasantly surprised...
Sadly the area is engulfed with condos and future condos -- there is so much construction and bland skyscrapers going on around here that it creates a rather stale environment for Eden's patio, even though it's right by the waterfront. Still, it was a beautiful day and we got a nice seat in the sun.
Our waitress was great, and even though the patio was full we managed to place our orders and have food in front of our faces in less than 20 minutes. I had the Mediterranean omelette, which was decent, but it was the home fries that I enjoyed the most. They're little thumbnail-sized nuggets with fried onions and peppers, and they were delicious! Add some fresh fruit and rye bread and I was pretty happy.
The atmosphere isn't really the greatest with glass and steel basically the only decor to look at in the area. There's no trees or anything wood in general. If Eden was located on Queen or Dundas then hipsters would be losing their minds over this spot. Still, the service and food quality will make me come back when I'm in the area again. You can even walk across the street and feed the ducks your leftover bread. -
Review from Pepe P.
ON
5/2/2012
I used to go to this place quite often. Great food, unique location, amazing patio. But the last two times I've been there, the quality of service has dropped significantly. One of the owners used to be there all the time, always very courteous and looking after the details. But now that guy is no longer there, and another dude replaced him. The new guy is, how do I put this, quite douchy. And I think that his attitude transpires to the waitresses mood. Therefore the bad service. The place used to be cheery and kind, now it's douchy.
May not go back. I'll miss my piece of Eden in Toronto. -
Review from daniel c.
Toronto, ON
9/26/2010
Above average view with very "meh" like food.
Went for brunch here with the family and was extremely underwhelmed. When it comes to Italian food in this city, I have very high standards since Toronto has such a strong Italian community with very good food.
The restaurant has a very modern and contemporary feel to it. The place has a nice chocolate brown interior with beige walls. The desserts are well displayed (and look delicious) but the gelato was closed.
The view is great. You are literally on the other side of the Trail that leads into downtown Toronto and have a great view of the waterfront. I can totally see sitting out here on a warm summer evening having a drink and taking in the view of the city as it gets darker.
The two stars?...That was only for the view and the dining facilities.
Now onto the food...
I ordered the veal sandwich (with focaccia bread) with the side caesar salad. Completely and totally underwhelming. The veal sandwich was dry with barely any sauce and nary a vegetable to be found. The veal was this flavourless piece of meat where it seemed that the batter was thicker than the veal itself. Think drywall as an apt comparison for the veal.
The caesar salad was the "lesser" of the two evils. Completely uninspiring with a dressing that was weaker than a no name brand.
The wife's meal was just as below average. She got the baked ziti with prosciutto and mushrooms. The prosciutto was sparse and the mushrooms were from a can. Again a total lack of sauce made everything just taste bland and boring.
Mom's pizza was "blah". She decided to get the custom pizza with asparagus and chicken. Where was the sauce? It certainly wasn't on any of our food!
Don't waste your time here. If you want a good view of the lake pack a picnic and enjoy. You can take solace in the fact that you have the a) great view b) eating proper food and c) knowing that you saved yourself some money than eating here. -
Review from Karen G.
3/26/2010
This place was awesome. Went there last night with some friends and apart from a disappointing margarita, everything else was amazing.
For an appetizer we shared the grilled mushroom bruscetta. It came topped with a generous portion of freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. So good!
For a main course I had the panko-covered shrimp and scallops. They were lightly coated in panko and grilled. Spiced perfectly and not overcooked. Served on grilled veggies. The shrimp and scallops were huge and meaty. 5 pieces were the perfect portion and very filling. My friends ordered the veal Parmesan, the steak, the chicken salad and the gnocchi. No one had any complaints.
The service was friendly and fast and the view of the City was beautiful from our table.
The lemon cake was good but the carrot cake was better. I regret not getting the gelato instead.
I have been to both locations and I prefer this one over St. Clair. A must try! I will definately be coming back. -
Review from Susan M.
Toronto, ON
9/29/2009
This is just one of those great places that you carry on going to over & over again. From the first time we went to this place when my daughter was 6months old (She is now 2 yrs) we haven't stopped going. The service is incredible and I have nothing to complain about. They make amazing panini's to mention my favorite is the Brie & Avocado..........Yummy & they also have a great WINE Selection and we have never been disappointed with our choices by the glass or bottle.
If you are ever in the Lakeshore West Area STOP IN and you won't be disappointed.......... -
Review from Diana L.
Vancouver, BC
10/4/2010
I live in the building above this restaurant. I've been there twice. Both times, for the location.
The pasta here is so devastatingly mediocre, I almost cried. The first time, I was just happy to have a restaurant in my neighbourhood. I didn't even expect much, so when the food turned out so disappointing, I was crushed. But location can't be beat, especially in the summer, when the area is bustling with activity and you can sit in the sun.
So, the food is bleh, whatever, it happens.
The reason I'm posting a review at all, is because I went into the *most charming* bakery that opened next door today and found that they are having to petition to keep their patio open because Eden put in a complaint to the condo board.
Now, having lived in the area for 2 years, I've been waiting to see some shops flourish here-- pet stores and convenience stores have come and gone. There is construction for 2 more condos and am sure there will be more in the future. There will be more businesses - yes, restaurants too- that will come here, so they better get used to it.
I just don't get that kind of pettiness. They could be supportive, after all Eden serves full meals and Cocoa is a bakery/cafe. And the patios outside make for such good ambiance.
Variety and competition never hurt businesses. Maybe Eden will work a little harder to serve some decent food.
1 star for location. 1 star for patio. Minus 3 stars for food that doesn't do the restaurant justice and poor sportsmanship.
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May 18, 2011
Received email from Mark the manager. Says they're not to blame for the bakery's patio troubles. I've moved to Vancouver and don't know what's going on there now, but thought it's really nice of him to address it. Also says Eden can't please everyone's palate. That's true, although I am definitely no food critic ... Their food's isn't awful, it's just okay. Anyway, it's nice that they care. Added a star for people who care! -
Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2011
I just keep going back!
Never had a reservation, and never had to wait more than 15 minutes
The food is great, and well priced. The parking on the street is free, and you'll be on the lake. -
Review from Hussain S.
North York, ON
9/25/2011
I have been to this place many times, I can't even count, recently decided to take my family in, always liked the location. Staff completely careless. We sat for over 20min with our menus closed on the table, we couldn't get any ones attention, one staff member noticed our frustrations but won't notify our waitress, other staff members would just walk by us and serve tables next door - seated later on - and fails to notice. Staff members just didn't care. Staff won't acknowledge our concerns, and won't call in the manager. Very much disappointed that our concerns can't be addressed.
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Review from Tom J.
Toronto, ON
5/14/2011
Beautiful location, shame about the food and the wait staff's manners. The calamari was limp and the pizza burnt. Won't be going back.
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Review from Carla C.
North York, ON
8/21/2009 2 Check-ins Here
Another great italian restaurant on corso italia!
Although it is considered an italian restaurant they cook up the best homemade hamburgers ever! Their sweet potatoe fries are to die for!
Servings are just perfect which leaves room for dessert - their awesome tiramisu!
They have another location off of Lakeshore on Marine Parade Drive that has an amazing view of downtown Toronto! -
Review from Fiona F.
4/13/2009 1 photo
Came here on Easter Sunday - have done some research on restaurants in Corso Italia (St Clare W) and wanted to visit this one.
Given that it is a public holiday, I was impressed by its hours - it still opens from 12AM to 12PM while many other restaurants in the area are closed.
Service is attentive when called upon and servers were courteous but there seemed to be a lack of staff - there were only 2 servers in the whole restaurant while I was there - from 6.30 till 9.
Ordered steamed mussels with tomato sauce, arrabiata spaghetti with shrimp and grilled veal with steamed vegetables, all for two to share.
Mussels: tomato 'sauce' is really a broth. there is a subtle taste of white wine in the meat.
Pasta: al dente. really enjoyed the arrabiata sauce but I liked it better when I added more red pepper flakes myself to spice it up more. minced garlic, olives and champignon mushrooms in the sauce.
Veal: a bit disappointing - meat was tough, a bit dry. the side vegetables were sauteed and, judging from the carrots, are the frozen kind found in the freezer section of your local supermarket. i liked how it was sauteed with garlic, butter, salt and pepper though (i am guessing from the taste, past cooking experience, smell and sight).
also my friend ordered The Godfather which supposedly has scotch but here in Eden is simply a coffee-based drink with amaretto. it has a dollop of whipped cream on top, served hot in a hurricane glass and a sugared rim. It was 'beyond satisfying' (in a good way) for his sweet tooth.
nice and comfortable environment. I would recommend it. -
Review from Steve S.
5/31/2010
Great pizza but weak margeritas keep this place from getting four stars.
Nice view of the water from the patio was all I was asking for this night, however a margerita for $8 should taste like the start of a "good" night not like I'm stealing lemonade from the lemonade stand I ran when I was a kid.
Ok. Rant complete. I would definately recommend this place for something a little romantic with excellent food. Just get something to drink a little stronger. -
Review from Hoy Y.
8/4/2010
When ever I have friends, family, and out of town guest, this place is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's got a great view of downtown Toronto from a distance and not too crowded. I love their home made style pizza and their Basa is far the best I've had anywhere.
Feel like unwinding to a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer, their selection is not bad either. Mostly local residents nearby are the frequent patrons, but there are a few like me that go out of the way there for some good eats from time to time. -
Review from Michael S.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2009
I am surprised this restaurant wasn't listed on Yelp. Eden Trattoria is definitely the BEST and possibly the only Italian restaurant down by lake Ontario. I go there for great Paninis, top notch thin crust pizza, delicious Italian gelato or simply a nice cappuccino ... you get it: it's an Italian restaurant and it's one of the better ones in town ... i personally prefer this location to the original Eden Trattoria at St. Clair W
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Review from Ken J.
Newmarket, ON
1/26/2011
Thanks to the Yelp community, as we came from Newmarket and them from Hamilton, this place looked to be half way. This place is on the ground floor of a new condo across the street from Humber Bay Park. We shared appetizers, 2 person antipasti and grilled calamari and shrimp, both were excellent. For my main, had the beef tenderloin (I know what's with that, at a Italian restaurant ) with a mushroom cream sauce, again very good and very rich. Asked for pasta instead of the vegs and it was so so. Shared a banana cake of some sort and it was fantastic! They do not take reservations and by 7 o'clock Sat. nite, waiting room only. Being across the street from the lake with a great view of the city, will try it in the summer, if I can find a parking spot.
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Review from Kay J.
Mississauga, ON
3/19/2011
The location of this restaurant is lovely as it overlooks the lake but after reading some very good reviews here, I was disappointed with my meal---I had a ho-hum corned beef sandwich and my side salad came with no dressing (when I asked about that, I was given oil and vinegar bottles to pour onto it). The others I dined with had breakfast items that they seemed quite happy with so my advice would be stick to those items (and perhaps Italian dishes) if you go. The prices are very reasonable and the service was friendly so I may try again.
