Best Italian restaurants in Toronto
There is a huge Italian community in Toronto and they take their food very seriously, serving up mouthwatering meals to hordes of hungry diners on the daily. The number of authentic Italian restaurant in the city is endless, but we managed to narrow it down to the top 10. Here are the best Italian restaurants in Toronto. [Pasta dish at Gusto 101. Photo © YP Dine / PJ Resto]
Buca
602 King St W, Toronto ON M5V 1M6Rob Gentile’s restaurant, Buca, has made a name for itself due to the attention to detail that goes into every part of the dining experience. The menu is constantly changing, but one thing stays the same: authenticity. Buca’s food will have you feeling like you’re dining in Rome.
Tutti Matti Restaurant
364 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON M5V 1R7Tutti Matti brings you food from the Tuscany region of Italy. A simple, yet robust menu, is filled with freshly made pasta like the popular tagliatelle and changes seasonally. The restaurant is winner of the prestigious 2009 L’Eccio D’Oro.
F'Amelia Restaurant
12 Amelia St, Toronto ON M4X 1E1F’Amelia’s atmosphere can be described as romantic and elegant. The Italian eatery is situated in a rustic cottage and has a spacious dining room. It serves up Northern Italian cuisine to residents of Cabbagetown and Toronto at large. There is a private wine bar for diners looking for an intimate setting for their event.
Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St W, Toronto ON M6J 1X7Known for its amazing wine selection, Enoteca Sociale also offers a delectable menu filled with Italian classics. Taking inspiration from the restaurants of Rome, all the food is made with simply, with quality ingredients. Try the Cacio e Pepe!
Gusto 101
101 Portland St, Toronto ON M5V 2N3You can take a culinary trip to Southern Italy at Gusto 101. The menu stays true to authentic Italian cuisine, offering simple and delicious meals for the whole family. The family-style menu, available for lunch and dinner, is an Italian feast with options like arancini, Margherita pizza, tagliata, bistecca and more.
Piano Piano
88 Harbord St, Toronto ON M5S 1G5Piano Piano is so good that they named it twice. The restaurant is welcoming and super kid friendly – there is a room just for kids! Chef Victor Barry has created a menu that offers soulfully satisfying food like only a Nonna could make. The menu is divided into snacks, appetizers, pizza, pasta, mains, sides and desserts.
7 Numbers
307 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON M4K 1N7Southern Italian soul food is the focus at 7 Numbers. On any given day, you’ll find Mama Rosa in the kitchen preparing traditional dishes like spiducci, lasagna, risotto, or braised lamb shank. There are two locations: Eglinton and Danforth.
Lil' Baci
892 Queen St E, Toronto ON M4M 1J3East-end restaurant Lil’ Baci, is home to some of the best Italian cuisine in the city. The restaurant offers perfectly crafted Italian food that is packed with flavour. Try the meatballs that come in beef, lamb and pork.
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