I had been wanting to try Edna + Vita for a long time, and finally made it here for Summerlicious. The restaurant is located beneath an office building in Toronto's Financial District, so lunchtime was lively and filled with conversations from nearby office workers. My first impression honestly made me wonder if it was really worth all the praise. By the end of the meal, I had my answer. Arugula Caprese Insalata A creative take on a classic Caprese salad. Arugula replaces basil, while a rich Parmesan cream stands in for fresh mozzarella, giving the dish a deeper, more savory profile without losing the freshness of the tomatoes. The balsamic balances the arugula's slight bitterness beautifully, and the juicy tomatoes cut through the richness of the cream. Fried capers add a pleasant burst of Mediterranean saltiness at the end. Simple ingredients, thoughtfully combined. Chicken Scarpariello This was easily the highlight of the meal. The chicken skin was beautifully seasoned and roasted until fragrant. Instead of being overly juicy, the meat was incredibly tender, with a faint blush of pink at the center. The Italian sausage had a firm, satisfying bite and a rich meaty flavor. I rarely describe roasted potatoes as "melt-in-your-mouth," but these truly were. The sauce, made with white wine, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, was so flavorful that I ended up using bread to wipe the plate clean--and still wished there had been more bread. Italian Love Cake A layered dessert of chocolate cake, ricotta cheesecake, and chocolate mousse. Each layer offered a different texture: the mousse was smooth without feeling heavy, the cake slightly dry, and the ricotta layer pleasantly crumbly. The texture was more memorable than the flavor, but it was surprisingly light to finish despite being a chocolate dessert. Tiramisu Although it's priced at $19.50, the portion is generous--about one and a half times the size of a typical tiramisu. The mascarpone was silky, rich, and pleasantly creamy with a touch of sweetness. The ladyfingers were well soaked with espresso and carried a subtle hint of liqueur. It tasted like a textbook tiramisu: everything was executed correctly, even if it wasn't particularly surprising. Many years from now, I may no longer remember the wildfire that day--but I'll probably still remember this chicken. read more

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Edna + Vita was within walking distance of my hotel -- and they had reservations available. Being pretty hungry, we ordered an appetizer and some mains. All of the food was tasty and temperature hot. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals The staff were very friendly, but appeared to be understaffed. The bartender was the one that took our order - we were sitting in the main dining room - then various different folks checked up on us - but it took some time between check-ins. Would go back to the place if I'm in the area again. read more

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Sometimes you just want a bowl of pasta. Yup, this hit the spot. I saddled up at the bar and bartender was nothing less than a magical human who made dinner super fun. He guided me on key recos for the night, had me tasting great wines, and just made it fun as a solo diner. The pasta was just what I needed on cold evening. And I learned even more about Amaro during this visit and that makes me thrilled! read more

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Great stop for FIFA viewing. Excellent service today by Sophia and Costa, two days in a row stopping at E & V to enjoy delicious mixed cocktails while catching the sporting event. E & V has become our go-to spot for great service when we need to get out after work. Excellent food for lunch, apps, and dinner. Highly recommend. read more

Great spot for a date night in downtown! Really enjoyed the truffle cream pasta here. It is a cozy restaurant with reasonably priced options on the menu. read more

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Came here for lunch. Service and food delivery was quick. Had a Campanelle Alla funghi with poached salmon, calamari fritti and a vanilla espresso martini. While the drink was delicious, the food was just alright. The calamari didn't have much taste and was a bit soggy, and the pasta dish didn't really shine through for me. The pasta was cooked el dente, but there wasn't much truffle taste and the poached salmon didn't have much seasoning. The atmosphere was great though and the indoor entrance pathway to the reservation table was pretty epic looking! read more

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Stopped in for a solo dinner and ended up really loving this spot. The vibe is classy but not overly formal--they've got TVs with the game on, so it still feels relaxed and welcoming. I grabbed a seat at the bar, which was perfect for dining solo, and the service was super attentive without being over the top. Started with the whipped ricotta and wow--it was so good. The beets and radishes gave it a nice, fresh crunch. I had the cacio e pepe for my main, which came on fettuccine (not what I was expecting, but still really tasty). Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Great service, dark and cozy vibe but with enough lighting to read your menu. Super tasty food and had lots of gluten free options. The tuna crudo had pistachios, which added some nice texture. I really enjoyed my gluten free pasta. Great flavor profile. My husband said his pizza was great. Cocktails were expertly prepared. read more

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I visited Edna + Vita with some colleagues after work to check out their happy hour menu, which runs daily from 2-5 PM, and from 9 PM to close. The space is spacious, spreading across two floors, which is perfect for larger gatherings or group outings. The pizza here are a good size, perfect for sharing if you're only feeling peckish, or enjoying solo if you want a full meal. Their happy hour cocktail selection is also one of the most extensive I've seen. I ordered the Mortadella + Pistachio Pizza and the Rose + Raspberry Bees Knees cocktail, both of which were delicious and flavourful. The service was good - the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and our food and drinks arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Edna + Vita is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for half-priced cocktails and gourmet pizzas. read more

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Ambiance is very nice and service was top notch. Our server was friendly, attentive and made the lunch enjoyable. Food quality was great, cocktails were made well, and the shrimp pasta I had was amazing. Only downside was the portion size. We were well over $200 for 3 people with food and drinks but I left still hungry. read more

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I'm so wary of restaurants with high ratings coz either they're overrated/hyped or they're providing incentives in exchange for good reviews. Edna + Vita have glowing reviews so we tried it for Summerlicious. We've been to two other restaurants this year offering Summerlicious and Edna + Vita by far was the worst one we've been to! Very disappointing dining experience - subpar food at inflated prices. The mains we ordered Chicken Scarpariello was just meh and flavourless. The Porchetta Sandwich tasted 'gamey' and the meat was dry and tough. I just had one bite and couldn't even get to finish since it tasted awful. The desserts were the worst kind as well. The chocolate espresso panna cotta is not your usual panna cotta but tasted like artificial jello - the kind you buy in groceries and is sickeningly sweet. The cannoli is not even better with its soggy shell and stale tasting filling. The only good thing about this restaurant is the classy ambience and service is passable I know it's just Summerlicious and restaurants are trying to attract new customers by offering cheaper options. But if you're serving shitty and low quality food just like Edna + Vita, you think you can impress people and come back as a repeat customer, no chance that is happening anytime soon for me! read more

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Came here twice for work socials because...the location is just too good. Other than that, it's definitely not the most impressive Italian restaurant. I am fond of the pizzas (in particular the funghi - delicious) and the calamari, but be warned that everything tends to be quite salty. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive and very reasonably priced. However, the worst aspect of the event was the service, which was so, so, slow. We were a fairly big crowd but we've been to many other places in the area and this was by far the most terrible in terms of wait time. Food crept out tiny platter by tiny platter in the beginning, and drinks took about 30 minutes. I mean, how long does it take to pour a diet coke?? Personally, I was also not a fan of the excessively loud music and the unnecessarily dark lighting - maybe I'm just too old for the type of ambiance they were going for. I see in the reviews that the upstairs area has a quieter vibe, maybe the experience there would be more enjoyable? read more

For the price, the portions were very small. The drinks were watered down. Service was good but food could be improved.

This was my second visit to Edna + Vita, and I have to say, I really enjoy coming to this spot. The ambiance is fantastic, The customer service is great, and being in the downtown core makes it even more convenient. Plus, who doesn't love a good happy hour? This time, I went for the pizza, and I was genuinely impressed. I can definitely see myself ordering it more often on future visits. The crust was light and crispy, and the toppings were delicious. One suggestion: try to avoid toppings that can produce a lot of oil, as the bread is fairly thin, and you don't want the pizza to become too greasy. I also had a delicious espresso martini, which had a cute little design on it--definitely Instagram-worthy! Seriously, check out the pictures. The waiter and myself were excited about the design If you're in the area, you have to try this place. read more

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Really cool vibe, decor, and location. Went for a business lunch with 4 others. The apps we ordered were the calamari (crispy and tender) and the salumi platter (olives and spicy ricotta on the bread were delicious - could have used a couple more slices of prosciutto as not everyone got one especially for $43). Pasta-I had the Radiatori alla Genovese which is supposed to be a pesto with green beans and lemon ricotta. Sadly the pesto was watery and flavourless. I got the grilled shrimp on top and as you can see in the pick this was 3 small shrimp, not grilled and with no seasoning. I cut them up but they were not worth the extra $. Luckily my friend asked for some hot peppers in oil and that salvaged the dish but I would certainly not order again. Dessert: lemoncello cheesecake tasted great with the berry sauce but was dense instead of light and creamy. Portion was huge - enough for two. read more

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The vibe here was cool. Service was good and my host was great. I was in the mood for italian, and this place seemed like the place to try. It was only a short 15 minute walk from my hotel. Although it was a cold night, it was a nice walk through town. I was greeted as soon as walked in an seated. Host walked me through the popular dishes and the drink menu. As you see fri my many reviews, I like margaritas. I ordered the Hot Mess Margarita, which is spicy and with jalapeño. The tequila used was aight, as it overpowered the taste of the margarita. I started dinnerveithna Caesar salad, a bit too much dressing, although it was very tasty... just a bit too much. The host was great, energetic, attentive with a wonderful personality. As we reviewed the menu she provided a few recommendations, the entre I went with was the Braised Lamb Casarecce. Not what I expected, I should of read the details a bit more closely. Ok, so here it is, the pasta with the lamb was a first for me in the way it was prepared. It was good, but different for me, the fennel luckily didn't over power the pasta taste. So for a first time try, means ill return to try more and return for an update. read more

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Checked out dinner here on the weekend. FYI the vibe is very lively on the ground floor near the bar. Great for fun times with friends. We were looking for a quiet experience, so was seated upstairs. (Note that there is an open area over the bar so parts of the upstairs is quite noisy too). We had them seat us at the west end as it was quieter. The hostess and our server were great. Give them top marks for being helpful, professional and giving good recommendations. The food was ok but I have to say that there are much better places to have a great Italian meal. I had roasted cauliflower to start which was nice and then tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe which was ok. The noodles seemed a little overcooked for me. It was ok, I've just had better elsewhere in Toronto. My friend had the Caesar salad (she said it was quite good) and lasagna which was in a round shape. Was crusty on the outside (which she liked) but was hard to cut into and when you finally did get into it, it all fell apart (seemed lacking cheese between the layers which will hold it together). Again, ok, but had better elsewhere. We had their non alcoholic cocktails which were very good. Location is in the Financial District, so parking is in First Canadian Place or better to take TTC ( close to St Andrew Station). I'd actually give them 3.5 stars if the system allowed. read more

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Great experience at Edna + Vita. The service was friendly and attentive. I opted for the funghi pizza for lunch. The portion size was enough for two people so consider sharing this with a friend or two. We also tried out their chocolate ganache and tiramisu but both were a miss for me. The ganache was very runny and the tiramisu lacked flavour. I recommend their non-alcoholic beverages though! read more

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Casual dinner with an informal atmosphere made for a solid experience. Our group shared appetizers of Emilia Pizza, calamari and the Salumi Board. Warm olives were so so, the rest was good. Our server was very attentive, our order came up quickly and was tasty. For mains I ordered the Cacio E Pepe, some of the others had Gnocchi, Tagliatelle ai Funghi, Braised Lamb and Chicken Cacciatore. The mains were good, apparently the chicken was amazing, all were well received. The restaurant decor is a mix of art deco and Italian theme which was interesting. We visited on a Sunday night and it was very quiet, just a few tables. Seems like a spot for business lunches quasi sports bar. Consensus of our group was also a 3.5 but I will rate with 4 stars. read more

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Tried the dinner menu. And.... The star was the lamb! Delicious with the salsa verde. The classic tiramisu was huge. Good but missing a bit of texture. I love truffle so naturally I ordered the pasta. Although the pasta dish itself was lush and creamy - the truffle was barely there. Nothing compares to burrata in Italy, this was okay but was dry. As we were sitting, the other person working removed the candles everywhere around us. Although it didn't take long - I don't know if they were closing because there certainly were people seated everywhere. I thought they might have waited a little longer. Our server, amazing! Friendly and very helpful. She definitely made my friends experience positive despite what we found with some of the food. This used to be Reds. For me, a solid improvement. Beautiful, modern space. read more

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Service was excellent - very accommodative to special requests, made great recommendations, friendly and quick! Food was very flavourful. Pizza delicious and loved the cook on the crust. Pasta great flavour and good portion size. Overall a very nice experience. read more

Enjoyed a fantastic meal with a good group of folks at this wonderful place Edna & Vita. The servers were great being very attentive and providing top notch service. The appetizers were great some calamari that is lightly breaded and some fantastic meatballs. It's a nice place in downtown Toronto that you will enjoy very much. It has all the those things a foodie is looking for in one place. read more

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All around fun experience, especially for a group. Service was friendly and the venue is very hip. It is noisy, so for a business dinner (which this was) might not be ideal. We shared a few starters. The fried calamari was very solid. Burrata with burnt orange was good but not earth changing. We had both the salami board (charcuterie) and another board, both were again good but not earth changing. Probably the best option we had for a starter (and for the meal) was the pizza, a mortadella pistachio pizza, fantastic taste, crisp crust, as perfect as can be. For a mean, I had the veal parmigiana. A nice piece of veal, not the best I ever had but nothing to complain about. The cauliflower side was the best, and the broccolini with a tomato sauce was also good (sides were very large portion, we definitely over ordered). Overall a very good experience. read more

The hostess let us know that the upstairs area is more of a dining area while the bottom floor is more of a casual bar vibe. We chose to dine upstairs. Our server let us know that most dishes are shareable so we got a few dishes to share. We got the burrata to start along with the apple proscuitto salad. The burrata comes with 4 pieces of toasted bread and greens on the side. The salad was pretty large and the proscuitto pieces lay at the bottom. We shared the radiatori alla genovese - we really liked the flavour and the pasta was a unique shape, braised lamb tagliatelle - tastes exactly what you expect, the daily special of steak - which was cut up in pieces to be easily shared and came with a side of sauce which was delicious, and the fish of the day - which came with a tomato base and 2 pieces of fish. The pasta dishes were quite small and definitely for sharing but the specials of the day could probably be enough for one person. For dessert, we got the sweet tasting board and my favourites were the tiramisu and ganache. We also each got a drink all of which we enjoyed and it was also so pretty! Overall, I enjoyed everything and the flavours were great. Would love to try more of their drinks next time! read more

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Replacing the famous watering hole Red's, Edna + Vita feels more upscale but without the pretentiousness. We came here for a quick business dinner and service was nice and friendly. Started off with the espresso martini which tasted way too artificially sweet. The apps and mains were just decent, but the pastas were actually quite nice. For dessert we got the limoncello cheesecake which was quite terrible. Overall, I would only come back for that spicy shrimp pasta and the pesto pasta. read more

The place is beautiful with an LA vibe but my tiramisu martini tasted like a shot of espresso. My cacio e pepe came and it was ramen noodles with grease and cheese on it. I would not recommend this for anyone that wants authentic Italian because it's not that! Sorry read more

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Fantastic pizza and service. Rachelle was exceptional in guiding me through the menu and options. Highly recommend !

I went today and was impressed by the ambiance and service. I wish I got my servers name because he was very attentive and friendly. The dj was set up at the bar and it was a tad louder than most restaurants with a dj but he was great. For a quieter spot, sit farther from the bar. The mood lighting on the tables was very cute too. Now the food. The food was the problem, it was lacking. I had the cacio e pepe, which wasn't great, and in the servers defense, it wasn't on the list of items he recommended. The flavor was there, but the noodles were undercooked. I saw another review about the noodles being overcooked but figured they had to have had a bad batch, because what italian place messes up noodles? They were hard to chew. I didn't send it back because I was starving and if they can't boil noodles correctly, I didn't want to try my chances on that either. I also had the tiramisu which wasn't your typical recipe and was just okay, not amazing. It was mostly cream. I felt like I got a large bowl of pudding (good pudding). It was also large enough to share with 2 or 3. So again, it was good, different, but I didn't salivate over it. Ambience- 4.5 Service- 5 Cacio e pepe- 2 Tiramisu- 3 read more

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Just go here. Incredible lasagna Incredible tiramisu Incredible passion fruit pineapple martini Extremely nice service 10/10 read more

A tad disappointed. The restaurant was somewhat empty so we were a tad surprised. We started with cocktails and the tonic water was flat and my Manhattan was watered down somehow. Moved onto dinner and my husband had the trout which looked pretty good but very salty. I had the lamb and it was very good albeit somewhat salty as well. They did not ask me how I like my lamb but it was cooked perfect. Good service but just a salty experience. read more

Amazing restaurant, if I lived in Toronto I would be a frequent customer. From the time you step in service is great. The food was tasty and delicious. We tried the burrata, which was accompanied by a refreshing salad and definitely a must have. The pizzas were flavorful and light and if you like heat the chili oil was a wonderful addition. The Cesar salad was creamy and delicious and the pickled red onions were an unexpected treat. The lasagna was an unexpected treat both creamy and crispy. You cannot leave without the creamy cheesecake and flaky and light cannolis. read more

Amazing restaurant, if I lived in Toronto I would be a frequent customer. From the time you step in service is great. The food was tasty and delicious. We tried the burrata, which was accompanied by a refreshing salad and definitely a must have. The pizzas were flavorful and light and if you like heat the chili oil was a wonderful addition. The Cesar salad was creamy and delicious and the pickled red onions were an unexpected treat. The lasagna was an unexpected treat both creamy and crispy. You cannot leave without the creamy cheesecake and flaky and light cannolis. read more

This is the restaurant in the financial district that replaced the old Reds Tavern. I went for a work dinner and was surprisingly impressed! Excellent food and drinks, as well as an ambiance that is nice enough to bring clients. Service was great. I definitely see myself coming back! read more

Boy, when I walked in I really wanted to hate this place. Super decor, music playing, empty restaurant, staff just hanging out...but we were then whisked onto the patio where I guess many people come for pizza and happy hour. We had come for a business dinner and not having realized they just opened a few months ago, we took a serious chance given the few reviews. But the food was really good, the drinks were too, and the service was ok. One very attractive girl was always attentive but the others seems to be a bit lost and the plate of calamari which was amazing was sitting on our table through desert. Not good from a service angle. But the food was really great. My co-workers both had pasta, one with lamb and the other with mushrooms, and I had a swordfish, which came with two sauces. I didn't really care for the sauces but the salad it came with and the fish itself were really solid. We also got a salad to start that was amazing. Desert was a chocolate ganache thing which was quite good too. Lots of restaurants in Toronto but this is one that I think might have legs to stand on. read more

Went here for a work lunch. All the food was really fresh and delicious. Would definitely go back. read more

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It was way too loud on the 2nd floor, and the truffle cream I got was between warm and cold. The marguerita pizza was really good!

Great service and great food! Ambiance as nice with good much playing. We'll be back!

Service was great. The pastas and veal were good. It's decently priced, but the pasta portions were slightly too small. On the other hand, the desserts were quite big. We ordered one for each person, but really it's meant to be shared. The tiramisu came in a big bowl (which was great!). read more

I don't write reviews often, but I felt compelled to. This place was amazing! They make their pasta in house and it was so good!! I had the radiatori that was suggested by my server and it truly was fantastic! Best pasta I have had in a while. Definitely try this place! read more