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1. Pizzeria Libretto
Toronto, ON M4K 1P7
(416) 466-0400
I tried the meatballs and they did not disappoint! It's all about the sauce and there was lots of it to be scooped up with the bread. YUM.
They filled in for a meal along with the other appetizer of fried gnocchi with sour cream, chives and lemon. I…More »
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1/27/2012
It's really nice to see something hip and downtown in the east of the city and it's a refreshing… Read more »
2. Bar Salumi
Toronto, ON M6R 1B2
(416) 588-0100
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Parkdale, Roncesvalles
What happens when you have an awkward date at a pub and all you've had are wings? You emotionally eat. And Bar Salumi is perfect for that.
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After being startled by the local homeless/crackhead in the street (it's the area --never a dull moment),…More »
3. Mercatto
Toronto, ON M5H 2S8
(416) 306-0467
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
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The Bay St. location is going to be filled with a lot of suits but after 9-5 and on weekends (yes, now open weekends!) it's a more diverse crowd.
The staff here are fantastic. They know what they're doing.
WE ATE/DRANK
I've been going to this…More »
4. Scaramouche Restaurant Pasta Bar & Grill
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Well, what can we say about this institution that has been in the industry for over 30 years that hasn't really already been said? First of all it really is all about its location. Benvenuto Place is the place of mythical Toronto. You don't…More »
5. Campagnolo
Toronto, ON M6J 1V3
(416) 364-4785
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
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A note that I was last here in the summer, so it's been a while. But I've been here on a few occasions and I can say that they fully deserve their #7 spot on En Route's Top Restaurants in Canada list. I've gotten to know some of the guys that…More »
6. Maialino Enoteca Italiana
Toronto, ON M6R 1B3
(416) 551-5251
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Parkdale, Roncesvalles
I was invited to a press dinner here and had more of the menu. Again, opinions are always my own and always honest.
From my first visit, the Fettucine Cinggiale, with wild boar ragu and truffle is still 5 star in my mind. Service, of course, was…More »
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2/5/2012
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A good loud and boisterous. It's a simple looking trat with grey barrels. But honestly, it's… Read more »
7. Local Kitchen & Winebar
Toronto, ON M6N
(416) 534-6700
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Wine Bars
Neighbourhoods: Parkdale, Roncesvalles
Where do I begin?! This was on my restaurant Resolutions list
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and I'm so glad it was! We were in holdover at Bar Salumi for about 15 minutes. I'd hate to say that the service was off there but Local is a different story. Now…More »
8. Ascari Enoteca
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 792-4157
Categories:
Italian,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
200th Review!
I've heard the raves about this place so it was the perfect place on a Saturday night when an old friend was in town. I called and the hostess squeezed us in at the bar. For me it's more 3.5 than 4 but this is the first time. I'll have…More »
9. L'unita
Number 9 of my Restaurant Resolutions completed!
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And I guess I was saving the best for last. Whoo Hoo! Where do I begin? And yes, my meal was compensated (but not for this review specifically). I will be going again and…More »
10. La Vecchia
Toronto, ON M4P 2E7
(416) 489-0630
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
I was starving and needed a quick dinner and feeling like pizza, so I decided to see what all of the buzz was about.
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It's really dark in here! It's very fancy pants looking and can look very intimidating to a solo diner. Luckily, the staff here…More »
11. 7 Pizzeria Enoteca
4.5 Stars
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I went here for a friend's birthday party and I must say, I wish there was a restaurant like it in Toronto (but know I'd probably never get a seat there. Let's liken this to Enoteca Sociale).
Vivek's review is spot on. It's a signage…More »
Recently updated lists from Natalie T.
Patio Lanterns (12)Patio side in the city. |
Libations (42)Where to get a good stiff...drink. |
King West and environs (13)King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al. |
Hipster Havens (27)pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks. |
Junction (1)Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem! |
Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
Last Chance for Romance (22)From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie. |
Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Dive Bars (8)Let's jump off that board, shall we? |
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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