Overdue review from the Summer! Came here during Sunday brunch and it was quite packed. This place came highly recommended by friends. When we arrived it was a bit tight and we had a stroller with us and the hostess kindly made space for us at a table to accommodate the stroller. The food was really good! We had a pasta: GNUDI POMODORO and a pizza but I don't see this on the brunch menu anymore - not sure if they've removed pizzas. Food tasted authentic, yummy and fresh. We came a bit later in the afternoon so we actually stayed past their afternoon closing time and they didn't rush us or kick us out so it was super appreciated. Would recommend! I would come back when I'm in the area to try their actual brunch/breakfast. read more

Delicious food. We didn't have a reservation and were nice to take us. The burrata was divine. read more

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Absolutely the best Italian I have had in the neighbourhood, if not the city. The space is beautiful, the staff are genuine and extremely gracious. You absolutely need to try the burrata, and as for mains, we haven't gone wrong with anything we have chosen in our three visits so far, and I assume you can't anywhere on the menu. read more

Atmosphere/Service: It was so cute inside and cozy inside. The lights were dim, and the tiling was on point seating is only up to 55 people and it's PACKED on Saturdays so you better have a reservation then. Luckily I went on a Sunday though! my waiter was great! Kept asking if there was anything I needed and made sure that I was served on time and properly. He's also a great conversationalist and didn't make me feel stupid when I didn't really understand the menu. Menu/food: The menu was in Italian, and like most Italian places, the menu was hard to understand unless you're hard core into Italian cuisines. So I had some problems with the menu. They did simplify it for the commoner with a mini description, but some ingredients I was still clueless about. Luckily the waiter was a great help and recommended things I definitely liked! The food was so cute. Portion size was decent as it was shareable between two people. The ingredients were fresh and each dish was definitely made out of love which is the best kind of food Overall: Overall, definitely worth a visit! Although it is on the pricier side, definitely a place to visit if you have the extra income or a special occasion and at least once! read more

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We booked outdoor dining for our 48th anniversary in the rear patio. When we got there they told us there was no room on the back patio (we were warned by friends that they would try that). The hostess, who was inconsiderate, stuck us on St.Clair next to a construction site. She said couldn't change the table - take it or leave it. We chose leave it! Had a wonderful dinner at DeSotos across the street. By the way, when we walked by later the table was still empty. read more

Another awesome experience at this special restaurant. When we asked our son where he wanted to celebrate his birthday he chose Cano. OpenTable was showing such limited availability so we took a chance and called the restaurant. They called us back and managed to find a perfect window of time. We blazed over and were delighted that Amen was our waiter. The food was outstanding as always. You can taste the love and creativity in each dish. From the polipo (octopus), arancino (rice ball) appetizers to the variety of pastas and desserts we had, the meal was spectacular. Our kids' dishes were wiped so clean you could almost put them back on the shelf. Above all, the warm hospitality and responsive service delivered by the owners and staff (especially Amen) is top shelf. Friday night, crowds packing it in, vibrant atmosphere and an awesome buzz. And then there's Amen talking to our 11 and 8 year old boys like they are grown men, connecting with them on a level that made us feel like we were hanging out with a buddy who is genuinely interested in ensuring that we have a great experience. I can't say enough about Cano. Toronto has a lot of outstanding choices...tons of competition...and it takes a lot (on so many fronts) for a restaurant to stand out like Cano does, consistently! Thank you again and again for making Cano a favourite for us! read more

WOW! What a great meal - from the food to the service, so satisfied! We had a nice seat by the sliding doors at the front of the restaurant, so great lighting and fresh air blowing in! Started with the arancini rice balls - OMG! Probably the best I've ever had. Perfectly sculpted, fried to perfection, crisp and not mushy inside, with a good amount of bolognese and cheese inside! Highly recommend! Our server recommended us have the cassarecce e salsiccia (sausage pasta with brocollini bits) and it was spot on. A good amount of heat and the pasta was delicious. We also had the frutti di mari (seafood platter). It came with 2 grilled calamari, 4 shrimp, and 2 scallops. The seafood was done perfectly! Wow, so good, best meal in a long time! 5/5 stars, definitely will return! read more

One of my favourite spots to eat. Amazing drinks. Amazing food. Amazing staff. 5 stars across the board. read more

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Nice small patio during this pandemic, we had a super friendly waiter or not sure if he's the owner. The food were great! Good st.clair gem!!! Definitely will return to try their pastas. read more

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The Ibisco contained Havana Club, mint, red jalapeno, fresh grapefruit juice, and house made hibiscus juice. It turned out to be a red-coloured drink. When I saw the bartender slice up the red jalapenos and put them fresh in the drink (and I smelled the spice), I was a little fearful that the drink would be too spicy for my taste. Fortunately, it didn't turn out to be the case and it was a very nice cocktail. I also tried a sip of the Cano Mojito. It was very refreshing and light. The Arancini were the first to arrive. There was risotto, fontina, beef veal pork ragu, and green peas inside the crunchy deep fried rice ball. I admired how the arancini were perfect spheres! The inside of the arancini was very tasty. The Burratina pizza had burrata, tomato sugo, and basil on it. I thought that while the burrata was delicious and the pizza crust was extremely thin, it was so thin and crunchy that its texture tasted resembled a cracker's thinness. The Gnudi con Fungh were hand made ricotta gnudi with wild mushrooms and truffle cream. Mmm, this was absolutely delicious! I loved the truffle cream mixed in with the mushroom sauce and the wild mushrooms themselves. The hand made ricotta gnudi were very, very soft and different from the texture of gnocchi (although this wasn't gnocchi). The tomato version of the gnudi dish was the Gnudi di Pomodoro. This had hand made ricotta gnudi as well with roasted tomato sugo, and burrata. I really enjoyed this one because of the burrata. The burrata were in big chunks and made for a really tasty combination with the refreshing tomato sugo. It took a while but our two dishes of Cano Fritto did arrive. This was a dish of fried calamari, cod, and shrimp served with a house aioli. I really liked the fried seafood here, especially the shrimp that was very firm in texture! I liked how the batter wasn't thick at all either. The Polipo was the grilled octopus platter with redskin potatoes and salmoriglio. This also took a while to arrive and we also didn't receive the two orders that we had placed. We only received one order. The grilled octopus was very good; not chewy and nicely seasoned. The Linguine di Pesce was a really delicious pasta dish! It had sea scallops, mussels, tiger shrimps, and calamari in a roasted tomato sugo. The spaghetti was al dente and the sauce was light yet delicious. The seafood in this pasta dish were fresh. I tried the tiger shrimp and mussels and both were great! read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and oof, it was a heaven-sent treat. First things first: make sure to share. You are bound to get a much better scope of what the menu has to offer, plus they suggest it. We ended up sharing a bottle of wine, between three people and ordering 4-5 dishes. Never once did we feel like our waiter was trying to push dishes on us or make us over order, which was great. We ordered the burrata and cavolo salad to start, which were fantastic and well done. The standout though was the arancini with the beef veal pork ragu. Oh man, I am still dreaming of it. For a main, we shared the tagliatelle bolognese and wow, yes. Perfect for two people (our friend got a vegetarian pasta) and wonderfully delicate. The sauce was rich and delicious, with just a hint of spice. Absolutely would go back here! read more

Booked a weekday reservation at Cano for a special day. The service was spectacular ! The cano Instagram site intrigued both of us. Cano even wrote us back before the meal to wish us a great meal. The staff was so so helpful. I had to try the great selection of cocktails . The ibisco was spicy but not too much.. loved it. The appetizers were beautiful and delicious . We had the grilled octopus and burrata tomato salad . Then for the main meal we shared the lamb chops and gnudi con fungi!! Wow both mains were perfect. The lamb chop , taro mash, rapini and roasted yellow beets tasted superb. They have several types of gnudi. We loved the mushroom choice. We were too full for dessert but the whole staff brought us over a macha cheesecake. Who could say no!! A must visit for a memorable experience and meal . Thank you Cano read more

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This is probably the best Italian restaurant in Toronto. Slightly on the expensive side but the food is worth it. We have burrata, pizza and desserts. Everything was upto the mark. I did try a mint and strawberry cocktail and that was great too. I would definitely recommend this place for some amazing Italian food. I need to explore more from the menu though but i think from my experience last night everything must be really good The place can be a little noisy because its a small place. The guy serving us did a great job making sure we had a good time. read more

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Food and service was great, Luca was our server and he's definitely a seasoned server. Drinks were very creative and food tasted super fresh. read more

I've been here a few times now and the food here is always just so tasty. All the pastas are great. Personal favourite dish has to be the octopus dish. Nice vibe and friendly servers too. read more

An absoloutely lovely experience on a Sunday night. Had the pleasure of being served by VIT tonight. We let him pick everything on the menu and he did an absolutely excellent job of suggesting everything we had to drink and eat! Had what everyone else mentioned, the fundi with the added black truffles (worth every penny!) With the grilled calamari. We had the mussels and let me tell you they were one of the best I've tried in my life. Embarrassingly enough, I licked the bowl clean. Had the affumigato with pistachio ice cream and the oreo dessert. What a wondrous place and menu, give it a try you wont be disappointed! We will be back for not only the one of a kind food, but for VIT as service always must compliment the food. 5 Stars all around!!!! read more

CANO Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Simply perfect. This small but super trendy restaurant is perfect for any occasion! DAte night... brunch....any evening for dinner.. it's fabulous. I came across their Instagram page and was automatically hooked... but let me tell you the pictures don't do it justice you have to come and try it for yourself. Surprisingly the highlight of my meal was the kale Cesar that I started off with it was so incredible and tasty that I went back the next day to order it as my main meal. Also the pizza pasta were fabulous and so were the mix drinks honestly I'm surprised I haven't been here sooner but you should definitely come in here and try for yourself!!!! read more

CANO Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My boyfriend and I ate here just a few hours ago. Sunday night prime dinner time first weekend of summer. We did not have a reso. But we got the only table of two thank god weed did. Cause that little place filled up real fast I told my bf to prepare him self for small dishes but really good dishes I figured they would be small cause it's all fresh. Well let's just say we walked outta there stuffed off one app. And two entree's the food was amazing. It was fresh home made u can taste the ingredients. For those saying potions on the smaller side. That's only if you're use to eating junk. The food was bomb. I will try everything on this menu finally a place close to my house with my type of quality Cheers Jami read more

My favourite Italian in city. The octopus's rocks, as well the rigatoni ala vodka. The service staff and owner are tremendous and truly care an the customer experience. The arancini balls were outstanding and I normally would order them or eat them. All pasta are incredible and beautifully cooked to proper the texture of al dente. I usually sit casually at the bar where I chat with the owner of one his extremely personable staff. Thank you. Glad you made all my dining experiences exceptional. read more

Fantastic new restaurant on St. Clair West! A great restaurant addition to the neighbourhood that was in need of a fresh dining experience. Cocktails: Hand crafted cocktails were absolutely fantastic. I had the cano aperol spritz and my friend had the guava sour. Both so delicious. We normally go for wine, but the cocktails were too tempting to pass up. Sharing: The arancini were amazing! Probably the best I've had. That feeling when you need to stop the conversation just to enjoy the flavours...that was the arancini at Cano. We also got the pesce crudo, and the fish last night was tuna. Super delicious and refreshing. Mains: Will definitely be going back because everything looked awesome. Wish we tried the pizza but didn't want to overload on the carbs. I couldn't choose between the two gnudi dishes so we got both and shared. gnudi al pomodoro - the tomato sauce was awesome, and I'm usually critical of tomato sauce at restaurants being Italian myself but their roasted tomato sugo with the great portion of burrata cheese made this dish a total indulgent treat. HOWEVER the gnudi con funghi was second to none. Up until last night, my favourite pasta dish in the city was the malfade ai funghi at Gusto 101. But this dish was better. And that's saying a lot! The flavours were unreal. Again, super indulgent but it's a treat that's 100% worth it. Incredible. So good. I'm craving right now lol. Dessert: Both my friend and I got the passionfruit panna cotta. A beautiful dish with excellent flavours. A great, refreshing dessert that somehow we made room for. But it was absolutely delicious. I'm usually a chocolate lover, but this was wonderful. A great dining experience, with fantastic food. I look forward to returning and so glad that we have a great new restaurant on St. Clair W that completely trumps the local Marcello's and Pizza e Pazzi. The area needed something modern and fresh! Also want to shout out the excellent server Marina who was very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. She was so sweet and made the experience even sweeter. Check out Cano!! read more

My favourite Italian spot in Toronto! It's out at St. Clair West but is worth the trip. They have the usual pasta and pizza offerings but the real standouts are the seafood and desserts. The seafood is super fresh and high quality, and how they cook it is really well done - not smothering it with all types of crazy sauces but just letting the natural taste come out. And the desserts are heavenly! Not overly sweet, very refined (my favourite is the panna cotta). Been here twice already for dinner and will keep coming back. Cano is definitely a high quality dining experience! read more

The food was good but the staff in the restaurant needs to be increased. There was one wait staff looking over the whole restaurant. I went with my family we had the fish that was good. The rigatoni and chicken skewers. Definitely no complaints on the food but it was not amazing, just good! I probably would not go back but I'm not unhappy with the meal. read more

Totally excellent. I've been about seven times and it's consistently great. Both the service and the food are always on point. Don't be afraid to order the specials either. They've always been delicious. One of my favourite spots in Toronto. A hidden gem. read more

I subscribed to their Instagram after I saw their picture of carbonara with poached egg. I was like I must try this. I was there with family on a weekday afternoon. Reservation was easy. You can do everything online. I was there at around 6:30pm. The place was pretty empty but nice decoration and gives a cozy feeling. We ordered the kale salad and grilled octopus for appetizers. The kale salad was amazing and the grilled octopus tasted good. But the portion was a lot smaller from their pictures, we order got 4 pieces of octopus which was disappointing comparing to their pictures. I ordered the carbonara with poached egg for main obviously and my parents ordered the seafood linguine and the fresh catch of the day special. Then things went downhill from there. When the food arrive, I didn't see the poached egg on my Cabonara! So I asked the waitress where is my poached egg and she said they broke the egg and its inside the carbonara. I was extremely disappointed. The portion of seafood they give you was quite good but some of the mussels weren't too fresh. You can taste some of them were off. Overall the food was quite tasty but it was a little on the salty side. I would say the food was quite tasty but I doubt I would go back again. read more

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Great Food. Especially loved the seafood linguine and Kale salad. The Panna Cotta was the best I've ever had! I'm glad we didn't skip dessert! read more

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Ordered off ubereats. Had the Spaghetti E polpette. The home made noodles were unreal and cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was very tasty, and the meatballs were three good chunky meatballs. Very tasty and not overly salty. Perfect balance. Cant wait to come in an try this place! Sorry no pix because I literally couldn't stop eating to take a pic. read more

The food and service at this restaurant are great. The big problem that they've got is the noise level in particular by the two tables that are closest to the door and waiting area. We went there last week and really enjoyed our meal until a large group entered and waited for a vacant table literally on top of us. This group were not only loud, shouting and obnoxious but one person in particular couldn't mind her own business and constantly interjected while I was talking to our waiter. What had started as a very pleasant night soon went downhill. This is one restaurant I will never come back to again. read more

Popped in while in the neighborhood for an early dinner with 2 kids. I had an amazing mushroom pasta dish. Pizza was good too and we ordered a gluten free penne pomodoro and it was great for the kids. The kale salad was great even without the bacon as we don't eat pork. We will go back. read more

Great food quality, nice atmosphere and amazing service. Staff know their food and drink menus well. Not a huge fan of the restaurant location as parking on St Claire is always a hassle. Will definitely return though! read more

The servers were nice and the food was great. Also, food came really quickly which was great because I was so hungry. Huge selection of food, overall really good. read more

Awful service, amazing pasta. If you can put up with watching the owner hang out with his staff by the bar while you wait in agony for the machine, then the pasta is worth it. Chicken was average, bruschetta was amazing. Mixed because service was so bad (not once but twice) read more

This place has amazing service and a great cappuccino that leaves you wanting more. The camalari & tiramisu is out of this world!

Nice space, good music, great service, and amazing food! Everything my boyfriend and I ordered (polipo, cozze al bianco, tomato gnudi, agnello alla griglia, and mango cheesecake) was perfectly cooked/prepared and delicious. They mistakenly brought out the mushroom gnudi, when I ordered the tomato, and comped the mushroom gnudi. I'm glad the mixup happened because IMO the mushroom one was better. We can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

It's a great atmosphere. We went for dinner on a Saturday at 4:30pm lol and there were able to accommodate us. First we shared the octopus which was so flavourful, juicy, crunchy and not tough which is always good. We had an amazing Pinot Nero white wine. And then came the show stopper gnudi con fungi! We will return to this restaurant just for this pasta. Delicious and heavenly! Service was great too. Thanks read more

Wow! My husband and I made reservations for Friday night date night and Cano did not disappoint. The food was amazing but our server Luca was the one who made our night especially great. His recommendations were the best and we can't wait to go back :) read more

My new fave for upscale italian. Didnt really know what to expect beyond an italian staple resto along the St.Clair strip. But when the Cavolo kale salad came, we knew it we were somewhere special. I had the gnudi funghi, was incredible melt in your mouth. Relaxed atmosphere made for a great date with my beautiful wife. We have young kids so dates are rare and to be savored, Cano didnt disappoint. read more

What a welcome addition to the area! Everything we had was delicious - the arancini, meatballs, gnudi, tagliatelle - fresh, homemade, flavourful. One of the owners was a bit snippy and the other very gracious; service was fast enough and the food was really good my only complaints were that the prices for a family meal are a bit high; it's more of a date night price point so that is a deterrent for us in a neighbourhood place. The second criticism I have is the lack of reasonably priced wine; the cheapest bottle was $50 and again, coming there with the family it'd be nice to have a cheaper option when we're just looking for a good quality bite in the hood. We will be back without kids so we can enjoy it more thoroughly! read more

I'm not sure what this restaurant brings to the area that isn't already available and slightly better, the food is decent but there is nothing on the menu which makes CANO anymore appealing than the other nearby more established restaurants. The decor is very nice, the staff is attentive and its a nice place for a couple (certainly not aimed at families). read more

Great addition to the St Clair strip. The menu is rather on the small side but everything we tried was delicious. We had the Cano Fritto, carbonara, fettuccini bolognese and Pizza with prosciutto. Everything was tasty but the pizza was the highlight. Pastas were cooked al dente. Service was very attentive. We will be back! read more

Food was great, service was a little slow but the restaurant was busy. A great family place for sharing