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    Bistro 54 Italiano

    3.9 (14 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    We love this little Italian place the food is always fresh and the people are friendly go early they don't take reservations

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    Pasta Genova - They make focaccia, pasta and sandwiches right here at the back of the store.

    Pasta Genova

    5.0(4 reviews)
    76.5 km
    $$

    Jaw drop. This place is NYC/SF league. Brio Chinotto. Spiced green olives, four flavors, in tubs…read more Italian groceries packed into the tiny place. Fresh figs. That's just the weirds stuff that I like... the FOCACCIA -- they're baking it right there! There's only two sandwiches. This is a GOOD THING... meat or veggie. Apart from amazing -- small detail: romaine, crispy, super fresh... the meats and veggie patty: great recipe. This all before mentioning their namesake dish... pasta... six feet away from the baking, a lady pulling noodles out of a pasta machine, which I'll have to experience next time.

    Since moving to Toronto, I miss Pasta Genova deeply…read more They have some of the very best focaccia anywhere, which alone is enough to recommend them. But they also have nearly peerless homemade pastas (of which the smoked paprika linguine is my favourite, though they often only make it by request), spectacular prepared sauces, and regular specials on essentials that will get you things like premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar* at supermarket prices. * Genova is one of the few places I've regularly found a variety of pure, aged balsamic vinegar free from sulphites. AWESOME. So, here's some tips: 1) They ONLY TAKE CASH, no exceptions. I once witnessed a woman curse them out for this fact and declare she'd tell all her friends not to shop there; when she left, everyone in the tiny shop, myself included, burst out laughing, and one of the guys declared "we can barely keep up with the customers we have, we don't need her!". Very jovial, and they took her bitch-fest so perfectly in-stride they could give lessons on how to turn the other cheek. 2) If you need a quick lunch, pick up a focaccia sandwich -- they're about $4 if memory serves, with salami, lettuce, tomato, and mustard, and they're fantastic! If you want to suddenly realize you're hungry, walk down Wellington around 11:00am for the wafting glory of baking focaccia and just try to resist the pull. 3) When ordering pasta instead of ordering by weight, order by serving size. Say things like "I'm having a dinner party for six, four big eaters and two regular", and they'll give you an incredibly accurate amount of what you need, plus a little extra (because people WILL want seconds, believe me!). 4) Their homemade calabrese olives are out of this world good. They use a puree of oil-marinated chilis, oregano, fennel (I think), and oil, and very, very good sun cured olives... and damn, these things are so good I eat them until I hurt. 5) Ask what's on special, or if they have any leftovers. I've scored half servings of pasta, day old (but still delicious) focaccia, and nearly expired but still awesome cheese for cheap. Finally, I'll also mention that the staff here are fabulous -- very nice people who greet with a smile, always bid a good day, and work diligently to help provide you with exactly what you need to hit a homerun with whatever it is you're cooking. Only downside: Toronto Maple Leaf fans. Egads!

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    Fratelli Kanata - Spaghetti carbonara

    Fratelli Kanata

    3.1(59 reviews)
    52.5 km
    $$

    This place is amazing. It's been about 2 years since I've been as I enjoy new places but I wanted…read moreto show a friend who lives further away, about this great Italian spot. Jazz, our waitress has been here 5 years and is a real asset here. As are the helpers, greeters and bussers. Arrived with resos for a Sat at 6pm. Hadn't had pasta in weeks and I was going thru withdrawal. Haha! Every single thing on this menu speaks to me and after studying it for hours, still couldn't decide. The specials on the wall are worth a glance re options. Jazz helped me choose a dish I'd never had and not something I would order but it was rigatoni with shrimp, pesto basil, light rose sauce, sun-dried tomato and olive. Omg... I'm still craving it. It was amazing and had some to bring home.. PRO move.. although a small amount for $4, they make an in house Alfredo sauce that was worth it.. I brought that home and had it all the next day. The pasta is NOT overcooked here. Very important. Plus family owned. Love that. My friend was happy as I chose a CDN place and she is all about that right now. My friend got the Roberto pizza and was very pleased. Had leftovers and raved about the truffle sauce atop. Some notes,; Salt was not on the table. One has to ask for it. Water comes in a cool carafe but no ice, no lemons and I didn't want to keep asking for things.. salt, yes. Had to. Parm powered cheese and chili flakes optional. Only the flakes will stay on the table! Parm is given by the server and then gone. Seats, wooden chairs... Very hard and uncomfortable. Place gets VERY loud after 7pm and we were seated up top so, noise really travels. Almost too loud. Love the real napkins. (It's the little things.) I took note of the cool bar which had very comfy looking seats and had me thinking re my next visit! Jazz was very busy. We felt a little rushed throughout the meal. Cheque given way before wine was finished but could just be a vision of good service. The meal service was fast once we selected and food comes out quickly. My pasta could have used more sauce... Many other reviewers say the same, too dry, but I would def get the dish again. Sauce on side again. A great visit. Resos recommended.

    Got a really nice set of dishes for takeout. The homemade lasagna was excellent, fairly rich. The…read moretomato gnocchi also had a good texture, fluffy but not too dense. I particularly liked the saucing on the fusilli genovese. The penne pasquale I wasn't sure what made it more special, but it did the job. The meatballs were fine, though maybe too pricey for just 3 meatballs. The calamari could have used some work; not crispy enough. The chicken limone was delicious, though again maybe a bit overpriced. The chicken parm was excellent, with a good fry on the chicken and nicely pounded meat. The veal pizzaiola was decent, though perhaps I wish I had eaten it on site. All in all an excellent meal!

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    Fratelli Kanata - Margherita pizza without mozzarella and with mushrooms - tasty!

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    Margherita pizza without mozzarella and with mushrooms - tasty!

    Bistro 54 Italiano - italian - Updated September 2026

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