I was craving Italian food recently and decided to give Amano a try. It's an upscale spot serving comforting Italian dishes with a refined twist. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese, which came presented in an almost like a pot pie shape, it was rounded, with some of the noodles baked, which gave it a crispy texture. It was topped with some fresh greens, and the bolognese sauce was delicious. The standout of the meal was the lemon meringue "pie", which to me felt like a blend between a classic lemon meringue pie and a baked Alaska, complete with lemon garnish custard and fresh berries, along with graham cookie crumbs. It was absolutely delicious and the highlight of the dinner for sure! read more

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The mushroom pizza tastes good, drink is pretty good as well. The place has a nice atmosphere too read more

Amano Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Amazing Italian restaurant with great service, generous portion, dishes cooked and plated to perfection. The dining room was also spacious and modern and upscale We enjoyed our dining experience here with Yinka as our server. She was lovely, sincere and attentive. We tried the 3 and 4 course Summerlicious menu and every course was perfect. We will definitely return to try other items on their menu. read more

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I Visited Amano Trattoria during Winterlicious with a best friend--a great chance to experience their authentic Italian cuisine. Known for its fresh pasta, seasonal menu, and extensive wine list, this spot makes a lovely treat-yourself kind of night out. For us, around $100 per head. Standout dishes: 1. Beef Carpaccio and Seabass Crudo - Fresh, beautifully plated, and the highlights of the night 2. Slow Roasted Porchetta - Prosciutto-stuffed pork belly with crispy chicharron, bomba rapini, caulini, potatoes, and salsa verde. Tasted as good as it looked! 3. Desserts: Tiramisu and Dark Chocolate Brownie - both delicious and presented elegantly (just look at the photos!) Less memorable: The two pasta dishes were fresh and well made, but didn't feel particularly unique or standout compared to the rest of the menu Interior, Seating, Lighting, Pricing: Beautiful, romantic ‍ and inviting space, exactly what you'd expect from a higher-end Italian or Western restaurant. Great for treating yourself or enjoying a special meal with someone close Not a casual weeknight spot--more suited for an occasion except u have a lot of $ to spent. Overall and Tips: We really enjoyed our evening--great food, nice atmosphere. Service that night was reasonable but not outstanding--we had to flag down staff a few times. Still, it's definitely worth visiting if you're in the area and want to celebrate something or try a refined Italian dining experience. Tried Amano Trattoria before? Let me know your favourite dish--or what you'd order if you go! read more

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A modern Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Toronto. Came here with a few colleagues for a bite before a holiday party we were having. Upon arrival you can do coat check which is always a nice touch at restaurants so that you're not crowded at your seat with your jackets, especially during winter. Here's what we got: Italian Diaspora 5/5 - Amaras Espadin Verde mezcal (subbed tequila), Aperol, passionfruit, lime, soda. This was refreshing and a great drink to hav. House Focaccia 4/5 - A great sharing item for the table. Good but nothing too special and remarkable about it. Soft bread with a crusty exterior. Served with olive oil, topped with sea salt Provolone & Pear Arancini 5/5 - I'd say this was great. It was arancini served with a drizzle of burnt honey, rosemary, and sea salt. Anything fried is always a great idea. Cappellacci Manzo 4/5 - A good dish that is hearty and meaty. Was missing some sort of umami and flavouring to it in my opinion, but was still a solid dish to have. Overall, food was good and service was great. I wasn't necessarily blown away with anything though. Still a great choice to check out in the downtown Toronto area. read more

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Fabulous experience and stellar find thanks to Yelp. I was in town on a work trip and had the pleasure of dining with a few colleagues. After browsing Yelp for a restaurant near our office, I stumbled upon this spot and quickly mad a reservation for four. The space is dimly lit, making it slightly romantic and cozy inside. We were seated at a large comfy booth which was plenty of space for us. The service started out great and remained that way through our entire meal. We started out with cocktails and I opted for a glass of wine while the others ordered cocktails... all of which were stunning. We also started with a few appetizers. The house focaccia with olive oil and sea salt was light and fluffy and the provolone and pear arancini was delicious. Our entire table could have made a meal out of those alone. Very unique, too. For my entree I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and it was devine. The sauce was very creamy, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sage and parm dusted on top was a nice touch. I ate every single bite and could have kept going, it was so good. The others at the table all had great things to say about their dishes and we all agreed this was a wonderful restaurant. If you're looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate, go on a date, or even just want to step out on the town with friends, you can't go wrong with Amano Trattoria. Thanks for a great time! read more

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I really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this restaurant. If you're looking for a nice out in Toronto and craving some pasta, I would suggest this :) First impressions was that it was fancy. My party of four booked reservations, which I recommend, due to the fact that by the time we were there after an hour, the place was packed and busy. Upon arriving, they took my coat and gave me a placeholder number to give back in exchange for my coat back. The service was also amazing. Water was refilled without ever having to ask and the servers made sure to check in on us every couple minutes. The food also came out quite quick. The place is kinda quite dark, so if you're looking to take pictures it might be quite difficult. I ordered the pomegranete no'hijto and the pappardelle al funghi e tartufo pasta and loved both! The drink hit the spot and the pasta was just so flavourful. Would definitely be coming back if I'm around the area. read more

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Tried this restaurant for Valentine's day. Cute and fancy interior. There was a fixed menu, which was good. The service was very slow because of how busy and overly packed it was. Took over an hour for the food to come. read more

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We ate dinner here last night and very much enjoyed the experience. So few places (none?) by us offer coat check, but on a frigid and damp evening it was appreciated. Our server, Will, was attentive and informative. He introduced us to a new wine that was a great accompaniment to our dinner (and 1/2 off on Sunday). We opted for two different 3 course meals. Both of us began with their truffle salad, made with crisp and fresh gem lettuce, apples and grated pecorino. My main was mushroom and squash risotto while the spouse chose branzino. The fish was seared but moist and flavorful. There was some heat from a touch of red chilies in the sauce. For dessert I had tiramisu, served prettily with some nice additions on top. Husband chose the brownie with ice cream and caramel that he raved about. The atmosphere was kind of dark and quiet, just perfect for a romantic getaway weekend. This place will definitely be a repeat on our next Toronto sojourn. I forgot to mention the price. At $55 each for the food, we felt it was worth every penny. The salad size was generous, and the entrees and desserts large enough that we were full without feeling overstuffed. Can you tell we were impressed? read more

Service was really weird. I think they are used to a certain type of service. Fast, in and out, out of towners in for shows? The server was so shocked when we ordered a bottle. Also took three takes to get our order in- he wanted to make sure. Took away plates when there were still bites left. Took away wine glasses without asking if we wanted wine from the bottle we ordered... and didn't ask if we wanted any drinks after our initial drink... food was okay. I guess people come here if they are going to a show or a game near by. Maybe this is typical for front street but I don't think I'd want to repeat this experience. read more

Tried their dinner summerlicous menu with a few friends. I got the Truffle Salad as the starter, chicken as the main and tiramisu for dessert. The salad was nice and refreshing but I would say the Beef Carpaccio and Arancini were a better choice. I really enjoyed my chicken, it was juicy and flavourful. My friends ordered the Grilled Sea Bass and thought it was a bit fishy. I enjoyed the tiramisu, however I thought the cream to lay finger ratio was off, resulting in the dessert tasting too creamy. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back at the $55 price point. read more

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Wowowowowoww!!!!!! This place is amazing!!!! Idk if the people working here are making millions but everyone acts like they are!! The service is sooooooo good!!! Everyone was so friendly! Like genuinely nice people. I mean everyone from the hostess to the person that brought out our food! Even other servers that walked by were nice! Maybe that's the norm in Canada, I live in America. Back to the food, my friend picked this place, and I wasn't sure I wanted this style food but boy was I wrong! Everything was amazing! I do mean everything!!! The food was incredible idk what I was even eating but I loved it! And the dessert was otherworldly! Idk this is the place to be! I recommend this place 10000 percent! Also the vibe is really cool and chic! And the bathroom has a fantastic selfie mirror!!!!! read more

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Absolutely amazing! We've travelled extensively and had some great eating experiences. This was among the best Italian restaurants we've enjoyed! Can't wait to come back to Toronto. The quality of the food and service were way above expectations. Thanks to Olivia, our server, for making our evening so enjoyable. Highly recommended! read more

Since the pandemic started, I have been pretty removed from the downtown food scene. So I was excited to try Amano for a intimate company dinner. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Thursday night in early December. We had a bunch of appetiziers to share including the arancini, bone marrow, truffle salad and fungi pizza. The stand out appetizer was the truffle salad, which consist of baby gem lettuce, truffle vinaigrette and pecorino. It was a simple dish but the truffle flavour really stood out. For the main, I ordered the osso bucco which is the braised veal shank served on a bed of creamy polenta, topped with shaved horseradish and gremolata (parsley based topping). The veal shank was fall of the bone, but not quite melt in the mouth. It had a slightly rough texture. The polenta was creamy and went well with the gremolata flavour. My colleague had their tomato based pasta and added their housemade burrata. She loved their burrata! read more

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Fantastic night here with a team of my sales guys. We did the fixed menu for 13 people. The service was good, lots of drinks and the food flowed out. Reservations are required since they are booked full many nights. The fixed price was only $99c can per person- super deal. Nice comfy tables with room around you so you are not squeezed together. Go enjoy. We did and we will return. read more

Yinka and the team provided amazing service and the food was amazing. We are in from Atlanta and would kill for a place like this. Hopefully the locals appreciate and support this place. Every bite of every dish was delicious. Highly recommend!!! read more

The service here was great! The server was kind and helped us out with all the details we wanted to know about our food. We ordered a series of different items - ranging from the pizza, pasta and main dish with quail - all were delicious and hit the spot. The food was all presented visually attractive and lives up to the flavours it provides. We were all hungry hippos so we ordered desserts to fill us all up. The restaurant was also beautiful designed and gave a sense of luxury when you went in, defining fancy . I recommend this place for special events or a beautiful place to celebrate at! read more

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Great food and service. Highly recommend the family style meal for a group. Chill ambiance read more

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Dine here! Amazing service, ambiance and food. Wandered in here after not wanting to fight traffic at rush hour. Sat at the bar, the seats are extremely comfortable, and all the staff is so warm & attentive. We had a sampler appetizer that was recommended as a special. Everything on that board was divine! Had a delicious pasta, salad and breaded pork chop! All the dishes were flavorful, hearty and so well done. I'm craving the menu now! Definitely check this wonderful italian restaurant out. Gorgeous Sophia Loren mural on the back wall. read more

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Absolutely fantastic. Everything was done so well. We had the bolognese, short ribs and agnolotti and a side of the gnocchi and all were so so good. The agnolotti was very different, something you won't get other places, sweet and savory at the same time. Drinks were great, service was great, we'd definitely come back! read more

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Tiramisu is a bit crunchy and pretty good. Not super sure why it's crunchy though, maybe ice crystals from being too cold? Pasta was pretty good, comparable bolognese among Italian restaurants with a similar price points. Service is regular speed. Pretty elaborate decor. read more

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I don't get what the hype is. Tried a variety of dishes and they were all mediocre and expensive. Steak and pasta were cold. Flavors were bland. Waiter was super nice but that was the only good part of this experience. I wouldn't recommend or go back. read more

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If you're looking for a restaurant with a fresh delicious approach to Italian food, you should check out Amano Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant that opened up steps from St Lawrence Market. It is the newest restaurant of similarly named restaurants in Upper Canada Mall and Union Station. Limited paid street parking is available outside of the restaurant. There is also a Green P parking garage just south of the restaurant off of the Esplanade. I love the vibe of this place. Dim but moody romantic lighting, upscale casual feel. There are a variety of seating areas including booths for 4, tables for two, longer tables for larger parties, as well as a more private room that can be curtained off towards the back. The bar occupies a prominent place at the centre of the restaurant, with a screen playing the movie Life Is Beautiful in the background. Amano Trattoria would be a great place to go on a date or hang out with friends. I made reservations a day in advance for my friend and I to dine on a Wednesday evening. After checking for proof of vaccination, we were each seated at a booth for two. The menu includes small bites, appetizers, pasta, main entrees, and also features pinza. Pinza is an oval shaped, hand pressed pizza made from all-purpose flour and rice or soy flour. Our server Luca recommended the Bologna Pride ($18): mortadella pizza with pistachios, fior de latte, and mortadella. The pinza was light, slightly creamy, with a savouriness from the mortadella that was unlike any deli sliced mortadella I'd ever eaten before. The mortadella was thinly sliced and I appreciate that it was not salty. The crust was crisp perfection and I liked how they provided pizza scissors for easier slicing. The pistachios imparted a textural contrast and nuttiness. I really enjoyed the pinza as a crisp and fresh alternative to traditional pizza. We also ordered the mussels tagliolini ($16) which had a light white wine, garlic, and chili based sauce where the mussels flavour shone throughout. The noodles were freshly made, and the dish overall was quite light. I enjoyed the texture that the pangratatto added to the dish. Wine prices are a bit steep. But our two dishes plus a glass of red wine came to $56 plus tip which I thought was more than reasonable for the quality of the food we had. The next day, I'm still thinking about the wonderful experience at Amani Trattoria and am looking forward to going back to try more of their delicious dishes. read more

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Went to this place during the first week that it was open. The location use to be Uncle Ray's but now the same group opened a new concept for some fine dining Italian food. We made reservations but I believe there were a few tables still available. Loved the Crudo and Branzino which were the highlight of the night along with a good wine selection. Both Truffle Salad and Charred Broccoli were just average. The Fritto Misto came with calamari, shrimp, fennel, zucchini, and smoked pepperoncini aioli but it was a bit too battered. They had some pasta and pizza dishes but we opted for the ones noted previously as we wanted something different. Decor is nice and service was great. We ended off the night with Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate Torte and Pavlova. The winner was the latter with lemon curd, blueberry compote, and chantilly cream. The presentation was pretty and a good way to close the night. read more

Loved this little neighborhood gem! We live in the area and have walked past it many times but finally decided to check it out with summerlicious going on. The decor was beautiful and the space was surprisingly spacious. Great attentive service and every dish was a hit! The branzino dish is probably the best I've ever had.... There are so many Italian restaurants downtown (many wildly overrated) but I think this is our new favourite! Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Located in the heart of Old Toronto, just few steps away from St. Lawrence Market, Amano Trattoria - an upscale Italian restaurant showcasing both classic and reimagined Italian food from Assaggini, Antipasto, Pasta, Pinsa, Secondi, and Formaggi e Dolci . They have selections of wines and cocktails to pair with your delicious meal. We tried a little bit of everything - Pictured: **Arancini - one of the best arancini in my opinion. Burnt honey, rosemary and bacon really elevate this appetizer. ** Bone marrow - comes with rosemary pinsa, salsa verde, maidon sea salt. ** Beef Carpaccio -- ** Lobster & Truffle Tagliatelle 'Paglia e Fieno' al burro e parmigiano - delicious combination of fresh egg and spinach pasta, topped with huge chunk of fresh lobster and truffle. ** Meaty Green Pinsa - Our first time trying out ancient Roman style pizza, where you cut the pizza with shears. The crust is so delicious, light, crispy with delicious toppings - sweet sausage, garlic rapini, bomba, pecorino. ** Hanger Steak - perfectly cooked medium rare steak with salsa verde, woods mushrooms, and grilled onions. -- ** Pavlova ** Tiramisu ** C&G ** INDUSTRY SOUR Amazing Italian cuisine, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended for your next date night! read more

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Everything I tried was 10/10. The flavours were dancing in my mouth and you need to go try it for yourself!! The service was pretty good and it was a cute spot. You have to get the carpaccio, I wasn't a big meat girl until I tried this. Will be back read more

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Couldn't recommend highly enough. Great experience all around! Rafael was our waiter and was very personable and friendly. A true pro. My steak was cooked to perfection. Homemade pasta was delicious and so were the desserts. Will be back! read more

Amano Trattoria - Spaghetti pesto, asparagus, rib steak - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So enjoyable!!! From the second we walked in, we were clearly welcomed. The service, the refined yet still slightly rustic food (we did appetizers and had the "Gravy" variety menu), to the bar offerings....welcoming. I even asked our server to tell the bartender to make me one of his favorites that wasn't on the drink menu, and he delivered it himself and explained the ingredients and his process. Of course it was interesting and wonderful! Oh, Canada!!! I love your super friendly people and amazing food options. I'll definitely be back next trip!!! read more

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Their Charcuterie board was amazing both in taste and presentation, the added extras are well worth it. The pizza was so good, I ordered an extra one to bring home at the end. The seafood crudo was surprisingly lacking flavour, would not recommend that. Everything else was a 5, especially the pizza! The hot honey definitely adds an amazing touch. read more

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The mixed drinks were absolutely delicious. Out bar tender was Graham. He made us amazing drinks and was very friendly. Food was also really delicious. I loved the atmosphere inside the restaurant. I'll be definitely going back. read more

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Steak tartare was absolutely top notch - it had pickled ramps which was new for me but a nice touch. Also got the roasted beet salad - the dressing was delicious, but there were not nearly as many beets in it as I thought there would be. Please bulk that baby up! For mains, the hanger steak & the duck are beyond words incredible. Their respective sauces were rich, flavourful & full-bodied. Perfect hits of salt, sweet, savoury.. The steak & duck themselves were perfectly cooked & tender. On top of the food, their negroni & Moscow mules are crazy delicious. And the service is phenomenal, & the environment is so warm & romantic. Highly recommend Amano, whether it's for a date, night out with friends, family, etc. read more

Came here a few weeks ago and I'm glad I tried it but I wouldn't go back as nothing was particularly amazing. The espresso martini was delicious but the food was just okay in my opinion. read more

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hope everyone had a wonderful #valentinesday , #galentinesday , #palentinesday was the first I got to spend with a partner and have the opportunity to go out, so I told him I wanted to grab dinner, and he managed to grab a reservation at @amano.trattoria ! They had a special $80 Prix Fixe menu on Valentines, which was an amazing price and much more affordable compared to some of the other listings I've seen around town. We had an amazing five course meal, and the ambience was super #romantic and cozy. My favorite course however, had to be the amazing appetizers. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio and Steamed Mussels, and were astounded at the flavour profiles and portions! I would give Food 3.5/5 Ambience 4/5 Value 5/5 Albacore Tuna Beef Carpaccio Steamed PEI Mussels Beet Tagliatelle Grilled Hanger Steak Risotto Milanese Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Strawberries, Red Velvet Pâte à Choux read more

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(4) Amano Trattoria is a hidden gem located steps away from Toronto's St. Lawrence Market in the distillery district. The restaurant has a contemporary ambiance with dim lights that are inviting. We came in for the weekend dinner service; although relatively empty inside, we did come at the very beginning of service and it began filling up by the time we were leaving. For the service, we had the Beef Carpaccio, The Anchovy Pizza, the Rigatoni and the Grilled Branzino, along with a couple glasses of wine. Overall the meal and underlying dishes were intentional and tasty, with the clear standout being the Anchovy Pizza. They put the dough in their oven without the sauce or toppings first to build the crust, and then put them on for a final round in the oven. The Branzino and Carpaccio were also very well balanced and fresh. The Rigatoni came with a tender short rib and pork shoulder ragu, but I felt the sauce needed a little bit more depth. Overall a great experience - will return. read more

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Food was good. Did the Sunday gravy special, good value and the wine list was good. Not too quiet but not lively. Good for dinner. read more

Amano Trattoria - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been to Amano yesterday and it was really nice I love the sweet and salty pizza it was a combination of sweet walnuts next to gorgonzola cheese so delicious. I also ordered fried potatoes which was really nice and crispy. For drink I ordered a classic espresso martini which was so good it was my first time trying the drink. For the dessert we ordered Tiramisu which was not as good as other dishes. I found the lady fingers way too wet and I felt the lack of mascarpone taste. Overall, I really recommend amano especially for date nights. read more

**update june 23, 2022 | original review is below the update!** hi amano trattoria team, this is the second time now that i have tried to make a large booking, yet no one here is responsive? back in may i tried to book for 15-20 guests. i waited over a week, almost 10 days, then i had to reach out to the restaurant to confirm that they could accomodate us. upon speaking with a gentleman, he had assured me he was going to send me menu options for the large group (by "tonight or tomorrow". about 3-4 days had gone by and i didnt receive anything. so once again i called the restaurant. the hostess said, "oh ya, um, sry...we're like making new ones right now we'll send it tonight or something." i waited another 2-3 days. nothing. i gave up. and cancelled the booking. we headed to another restaurant instead. earlier last week, i called and left a voicemail asking to book for 8-10 guests. again (im not surprised) there was no response. so i had gone online and made 2 bookings for 2 tables of 4 guests, and noted on both bookings for the 2 tables to be seated side by side or as 1. we are looking to celebrate a birthday (also noted in the booking) yet still no one confirmed or reached out to us to let us know if they were able to accomodate us. once again, i regretfully cancelled. i cant have 7 guests show up downtown (travelling in from hamilton, mississauga, bramton and scarborough) with no confirmed seating. it is really unfortunate as the food is amazing here, but maybe this restaurant is bustling through covid and doesnt need our business. i wish you all the best amano trattoria, as the food you serve is amazing. i strongly hope management will rectify the lack of professionalism with the host(s)/reservation team. i worked in the restaurant industry myself before for almost 20 years. this is really disappointing. *** @amano.trattoria located at 9 church street, just behind the famed st.lawrence market. this hiddengem offers fresh pasta, made daily in house! we enjoyed the following: . . . 1. beef carpaccio is sliced oh so thin, it melts in your mouth. . 2. their delicious bone marrow served with pita & croustini . 3. panfry rapinini w.evoo, garlic & chili ? cant go wrong there! . 4. who says you cant makes friends with salad because we sure did! . 5. free-range chicken grilled to perfection! it was so juicy! . 6. pizza with assorted mushrooms and a bechemel cream sauce!? feed me more!! . 7. this pork party of pork tenderloin w. pancetta & crispy chicharron #porkonporkonpork #porkfordays . 8. handmade, two-colour, fresh fettuccine pasta & that white wine butter sauce . 9. nonnas ragu pasta was so tender & flavourful we also had the butternut squash ravioli w.a brown butter sage sauce, that was awesome too! . 10. chefs house smashed potatoes were so crispy & delicious! . 11. desserts were a lemon blueberry and chocolate mousse tart miniature cake of something friggin delicious! . . . in summary? i highly recommend this place if youre downtown or in the area! if youre not, then get your bellies on down here and experience what they can do for your tastebuds! theres just no room for disappointment here. overall, we had a lovely evening w.delicious food, lovely atmosphere & everything about amano trattoria was fantastic thank you to the talented chef mike & his wonderful team for such an unforgettable experience read more

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Our group of 10 enjoyed a Sunday Gravy meal. We loved the ambiance of the restaurant, the food was plentiful and delicious and our server was knowledgeable with the wine list and attentive to our large table. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. W.C. read more

Friday Feb. 10, 2023 my wife and I finally found our new favourite restaurant in T.O. Why? First, the minute we walked in the Hostess was amazing. Then we met Nadine, pleasant and attentive. Asked Raff for a recommendation on the wine and he hit the target! I ordered a specialty cocktail the Italia 75, it was delicious. We had the tasting menu and what we had was all done to perfection. Not one thing could have been improved. There was a small issue with the timing of our meal and all I can say is, if the sign of a GREAT business is how they handle issues, then this is the best restaurant my wife and I have ever been to. Great job Amano, and we will be back. SOON! read more