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Pulcinella
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian [Edit]
3687 Lakeshore Blvd WEtobicoke, ON M8W 4Y6
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
(416) 253-9959
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Pulcinella
6 reviews in English
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Review from Austin Z.
Etobicoke, ON
12/10/2011
Italian food made fresh, with the love and care we found in Italy. The wait staff is competent and friendly, the kitchen is fabulous, and the house red wine is a beautiful Montpolicella Abruzzo. They treated us very well from the moment we entered, and I can't say enough good things about the food and service.
We went on our 5th anniversary; there happened to be a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary--the staff treated both tables and parties well. Our waiter was charming and efficient; the guitar player was enjoyable, never too obtrusive but always providing enjoyable music. When he learned that my wife was of French descent (from our waiter, who was himself from southern France), he played a traditional French song that my wife thoroughly enjoyed hearing. The decorations and ambiance on the upper floor (where we ate) are cozy without being too dark; the downstairs dining room is much darker, but would still be fairly cozy.
We had the Semplice salad (fresh, crisp), the soft polenta (amazing, and a must try), the Carmela pizza, and the butternut squash and mascarpone ravioli. For dessert, we tried Lella's Decadent Plate and it was tremendous. (We were also able to try the tiramisu because the staff gave us a piece of tiramisu in honour of our anniversary. A definite win in the customer service department.)
The prices are in line with the quality, freshness, and service you receive. -
Review from Sunny A.
Toronto, ON
5/5/2012
So happy to find this gem of a restaurant in our new neighborhood. The food is amazing, you can really taste the flavours of the fresh herbs and ingredients. Unlike some other Toronto fine Italian restaurants, this place uses real olive oil and does not douse everything in butter for flavour and didn't mask the taste of the dish with an overdose of cheese.
I started with the delicious lamb skewers and had the gnocchi for main (also yummy). The house wine was a perfect compliment for both my main and my fiancé's pene bolognese.
Our waiter Julien was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back for years to come. -
Review from Bryan R.
Etobicoke, Toronto, ON
4/11/2012
We went here for a family dinner. The service was excellent with a very friendly atmosphere. The decor was very nice. I had the pasta which I did enjoy, my wife had the steak which was mediocre. There is no children's menu.
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Review from Danielle V.
Etobicoke, ON
8/6/2011
My husband and I went to Pulcinella for dinner tonight.
We were a tad anxious about bringing our 4 month old with us, because it looked like a rather fancy place. There was no need for that, as the staff adored our baby!
The restaurant was very nicely decorated with beautiful paintings of Italy and of course, Pulcinella (the Comedia Dell Arte character.)
There was a man playing guitar, singing lovely Italian songs in the background. He took breaks to come over and strum for our daughter.
They started our meal with delicious bread in olive oil and olives to the side. I'm not a huge bread fan, but we asked for a second plate to go with our appetizer of burrata cheese (accompanied by melons, arugula and onions). Oh my goodness, the burrata was melt in your mouth goodness!!! It is made in house. If you have not tried burrata and like buffalo mozzarella, brie or other soft cheeses you should order it. I think it's my new favourite food.
For mains, I ordered the Pulcinella pizza and my husband ordered a sausage pasta. Both were perfect.
We accompanied our meals with birra theresianer. We both preferred the blonde to the amber. We will be trying to find it at the LCBO.
Overall, this was probably the best Italian meal I have ever had (and I stayed with a family in Italy for a week, experiencing 'mom's home cooking' so I do not say that lightly!)
I noticed Pulcinella won the "Gem of the Lakeshore" award and I can certainly see why. -
Review from Brenda S.
Etobicoke, ON
8/18/2010
My husband took me here for my birthday in May and since then I have had the opportunity to go back on two other occaisions- once with a girlfriend & once on business.
It is a bit of a splurge if you do the appie, entree, dessert & wine however; the food is so good I don't mind. -
Review from Kerry H.
Etobicoke, ON
5/11/2010
We were so happy when this place popped up in our neighbourhood early this year! It stands out as they gave a complete facelift to the outside of the restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the staff are incredibly friendly! We splurged on our meal but it was well worth it for the quality of the food. The menu is seasonal, so see what's available when you're in, I'm sure it'll be delicious, and the staff will be more than willing to offer up some recommendations. Go for the antipasti tray to start - fantastic!
