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1. Vinny's Panini
Toronto, ON M6G 1Z5
Canada
(416) 531-9454
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Christie Pits
Smashing sammich shop in Christie Pits. I strolled in around lunchtime on a Friday to find the place packed with gritty locals eagerly awaiting their eats. The entire restaurant isn't bigger than the inside of a moving van, and you probably couldn't…More »
2. Stoney's Bread Company
OK, maybe I'm beating a dead horse here, but Stoney's remains really, really good. I finally came here for my first dinner time experience, and it was dyn-o-mite.
Now, be warned dinner is a bit different. The cafeteria style ordering method proved a…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/6/2011
My return to Stoney's was no less resplendent that my previous visit. Because I ate my sammich there… Read more »
3. Enoteca Sociale
Toronto, ON M6J 1X7
Canada
(416) 534-1200
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
In-house cheese cave? Go on... Other noteworthy offerings from this trendy Parkdale resto: a commitment to local fare, a Enomatic wine dispenser behind the counter to serve a hefty selection of bottles by the glass, and a totally relaxed atmosphere…More »
4. Ascari Enoteca
Toronto, ON M4M
Canada
(416) 792-4157
Categories:
Italian,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Opened by the the same folks who helm Table 17, Ascari Enoteca is Leslieville's entry into the Amazing Torontonian Enoteca Race. It's fitting then that it's christened for a famed Italian Formula One champion. The resto features racing iconography…More »
5. 7 Pizzeria Enoteca
7 Pizzeria Enoteca (or 'The 7' for the cool kids) is a brand spanking new Italian restaurant in downtown Oakville. It's on the east side of Town Square, closeby Soontorn Bahn Thai and the Green Beanery. I hope it doesn't show my age too much that I…More »
6. Oliver & Bonacini
Fine dining in... Oakville Place? Ontario's Lamest Mall™ hosts this upscale resto by the brains behind Canoe. The vast interior is splendid and and includes a lounge and private dining room. I don't remember much about the food at all, except that it…More »
7. Negroni - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6G 1A4
Canada
(416) 413-0005
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston
Finally got around to grabbing lunch at Negroni. After a brief chat with the waitress about my cardigan (a show-stopping piece of attire for sure), I jumped into a potato and leek soup and a mushroom risotto.
I was non-plussed by the risotto. It was…More »
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12/14/2010
Categorized as both "Italian" and "sandwiches" you might expect to open the door to an undershirted… Read more »
8. Mangiacake Ristorante & Catering
Toronto, ON M5T 1W4
Canada
(416) 260-5156
Categories:
Italian,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
My relationship with this tiny McCaul street cafe is scant though I have been here a million times. I come in, I grab a coffee, I plunk down my laptop, try the wifi (it never works), hang out for about an hour, and then leave. In the days, it's never…More »
9. Il Fornello
Toronto, ON M5H 3S6
Canada
(416) 977-2855
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
We were seated next to a wood pillar blooming with winter coats. My date had to sit sideways to avoid getting her face obscured with a parka. Without any prompting a hostess asked us if we'd like to move to a less crowded table stern-side. How sweet.…More »
10. Biagio Ristorante
Toronto, ON M5C 1G9
Canada
(416) 366-4040
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
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; both polished off in seconds. A…More »
11. Pastabilities
Toronto, ON M5C
Canada
(416) 640-1886
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Fast-food pasta on King West. The inside is bright with an exposed brick wall and light-wooden benches. Not a bad place to hang out, but I took my pasta to go. The pasta protocol is as follows: choose from about ten sauce flavours, then choose…More »
12. Campagnolo
Toronto, ON M6J 1V3
Canada
(416) 364-4785
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Cocktails! Came here with a fine group of yelpers for some family style Italian cooking, but who knew that they had such an enchanting cocktail list? There were some real classics on their list too: a pair of his and her manhattans, a sazerac, and a…More »
13. Piola
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
Canada
(416) 477-4652
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
Stopped in to Piola the other night to lend moral support to a friend who had never been on a date before[1]. I showed up early to the reservation and enjoyed a seat at the bar. Piola is an airy space with a casual atmosphere, and much bigger than I…More »
14. The Mad Italian
Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
Canada
(647) 352-6234
Categories:
Desserts,
Italian,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park
With a creamy location at College and Clinton, The Mad Italian is an excellent choice for dessert after dinner or drinks in Little Italy. You can't miss their black and white sign, and they're open pretty late on weeknights to satisfy your late-night…More »
15. Buca
Buca means "hole" in Italian, but this place is anything but. It's a gorgeous space with an industrial brick and beam look, impossibly high ceilings, and dim lighting from danging Edison bulbs. Walking in reservationless at dinner time is risky; this…More »
16. Carpano - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M6G 1A4
Canada
(416) 413-0005
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston
Carpano is the kid sister of the popular Italian resto Sidecar which only a stone's throw away down College street. Carpano used to be known as Negroni but with a new chef and expanded menu comes a new name, and another allusion to the owners'…More »
17. Mercatto
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
Canada
(416) 595-5625
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
Came here last night for dinner on the patio. As usual, everything was pretty good, though the meals skewed toward the saline side. I ordered the arancini to start (deep fried risotto balls), and salsiccia (sausage and potatoes). I REALLY dug the…More »
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1/28/2010
Located in the the Mars building, Mercatto is known as the-place-to-have-a-birth day. As such, I… Read more »
18. Bovolo
I don't normally frequent bookstores for lunch, but after a walk around the plaza on a holiday we had few other options. Bovolo is set WAY in the depths of a bookstore, and at first glance you might think you have made a big mistake. Relax, you're in…More »
19. Fusilli Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5A 1V1
Canada
(416) 214-5148
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Corktown
Cosy restaurant specializing in Southern Italian fare. The owner, Joe, is almost always there working hard to create a comfortable ambiance. Good neighbourhood joint. You can also get take-out for lunch.
Obligatory Title Pun: I pity the FU--…More »
20. Paganelli's
Toronto, ON M5A 1E1
Canada
(416) 363-8370
Meh. My date and I strolled in famished on Saturday night. Pasta was a reasonable choice -- we both had marathons to run the next morning -- and I was excited to see what Romagna had to offer. The space is interesting: lots of exposed brick, ample…More »
21. Old Spaghetti Factory
Toronto, ON M5E 1A6
Canada
(416) 864-9761
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence
Double you. Tee. Eff.
A friend and I were meandering aimlessly (Shawn Micallef styles) down the Esplanade when we both remarked that neither of us had visited the Old Spagetti Factory. Heck, we were both hungry so why not give OSF a try? "What could…More »
22. Grazie Ristorante
Toronto, ON M4P 2C8
Canada
(416) 488-0822
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Being TWICE upsold by our waiter wasn't fun, but the top notch service and food made up for it. Try the bruschetta pizza for an excellent appetizer to share. Most of our group tried seafood: I enjoyed a delicious fettuccine with salmon and another…More »
23. Black Skirt
Toronto, ON M6H 1A5
Canada
(416) 532-7424
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove
Black Skirt is beautiful. It's the type of place that gets your eyes darting in all directions at all the splendiferous fixtures. Like the chrome desk fan hanging from the ceiling, or the old fashioned school desk full of chocolates, or an…More »
24. 7 West Cafe
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R4
Canada
(416) 928-9041
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Nightlife
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
A few notes from my last visit at lunch. Nothing really went right. My fountain pop was flat and tasteless and a replacement was served warm with a sliver of ice in it (running low, guys?).
I started off with a house salad which was hair-pullingly…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/5/2010
Open 24/7! This is the brave new world I've been waiting for. Located a six-inch-heel's throw from… Read more »
25. Tommaso's Trattoria
I was pleasantly surprised by Tommaso's Trattoria. Driving around Riverdale on a Saturday night without a reservation is more than a little dangerous, especially when you are hungry. Crippled by my growling stomach, I pulled over and whipped out the…More »
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