Good vibes here for mix of date night, Italian casual, event, bar. Chicken parm was great for what…read moreit was. Pizza was good. One step down from great.

We've been meaning to try out this restaurant since they opened up and we finally got the chance…read moreto. The place was bright and spacious. They have ample seatings and a nice layout. We were greeted with a smile and sat close to the bar. Rigatoni Bolognese (5/5) was rich and savoury. The addition of carrots added a delicate sweetness while the parsley added an aromatic layer to the tanginess of the tomato sauce. The pasta was cooked al dente. Suprema (3.5/5) was topped with pepperoni, red onions, red peppers and mushrooms. The toppings were of high quality which gave the pizza a well-balanced flavour profile. The crust itself was decent. We did find it a bit on the thinner side. We found that it wasn't holding up well so we had to fold the pizza to keep toppings on each slice. We didn't really taste the sauce of the pizza which left us dipping the pizza into the pasta sauce. They didn't offer any complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic dip which was surprising. Based on other people's review, they usually offered those. Maybe it's only for dinner service. The chilli oil wasn't really spicy and lacked flavour. It tasted like regular olive oil. I wish they made it spicier and offered chilli flakes as well. Overall, the service was prompt and the price was pretty decent since we came in during happy hour. We'd be coming back again to try their other menu items and drinks in the future.

Very beautiful spot. A little noisy. Food was delicious as to be expected. Recommend for special…read moreoccasions!

Cute little spot. Went here the Sunday before Thanksgiving so it was a little slow. Servers were…read morefriendly and nice. We got the steak tartare, mafaldine pasta with bone marrow ragu, and the squash agnolotti. They were all heavy dishes and had a lot of flavor fatigue. The steak tartare came with crostini's that were slightly over-buttered, the squash agnolotti was tasty and had a nice texture with the crispy pancetta. The mafaldine was probably my favorite dish. It was solid overall but not the best Italian spot on my list.

A sweet family-owned restaurant with parking and two floors!…read more This was such a good Winterlicious find; the portions were generous and everyone left happy. The dinner cost $45. Standout dishes: 1) Pollo Marsala (Boneless chicken scallopine, mixed mushroom & marsala wine sauce, roasted potato, broccolini) and 2) Nonna's Meatballs Slow tomato sugo, braised beef & pork meatballs, roasted garlic bread. There were only two things that marred our experience: the bread that came with the winter caprese salad was so hard; we wondered if, perhaps, it was leftover from lunch. In addition, we came for an early dinner, and the staff had just finished cleaning, but the smell of chemicals was quite strong. We realize that they can't crack open a window, but it was definitely off-putting at first. However, we would definitely recommend this place. On a chilly Saturday night, it was so full and they even had a musician playing the guitar and the accordion. Not a common sight in an Italian restaurant in TO.

I was here last night with a group of 9 and the experience wasn't the best even though our waiter…read morewas wonderful and did his best. That's why service gets 5. What really bothered me was the mediocre food and really bad communication. I was in touch with Mario about prix fixe menu for my group. It's $55 per person for a three course menu and the portions were tiny for the money. Everything lacked seasoning and the salad was not restaurant quality. Gnocchi for main course was also a small portion, the tomato sauce lacked flavor. The saving grace was tiramisu but again it was a tiny portion. Seriously, why did this have to cost $55. The worst was that even though the menu said bread and butter included, they didn't serve until we asked them and showed the online menu. Then they brought out bread which honestly shouldn't even cost them much. The part that bothered me is that they charged $20 for water. For a second, it felt like I was in Europe, not Canada. Before I made it here, I asked Mario if he could include soft drinks and water on the house because we were mostly doing veggie options. He said he will let me know what he can do by running numbers but he never got back. And then finally charged me for water as well as soft drinks. Overall, it was not a satisfying experience. Our main course was out super late and our waiter was apologetic. The bill took a long time to come as well. I wouldn't recommend this place as there was no value to customer! So much needs to be improved.

3.75 The food was…read morepretty good, but not outstanding. The rigatoni was not boiled long enough so it was a little hard, although the sauce was okay. The pizza was great!! Amazing crust, fair portion size, and little pinches of flavour that was delish. I could not taste enough truffle, though. The service was nice. The space was pretty but they put my near the window which decreased the aesthetic a lot.

This is a food delivery review. I am quite familiar with their pasta offerings as frequent one in…read morethe neighborhood place. This one offers a make at home pasta (truffle funghi muffalada) at very reasonable price imo. I was enticed by their pizza offerings as well as they aren't the one's offered at their other location. While a bit greasy I enjoyed the flavors for this vodka pizza. Give them a try if you enjoy their pasta and food at other locations as they are priced well.

Came here for a late lunch on Saturday. Not super busy but very attentive service from the waiter…read more We had a selection of the arranchini as well as the eggplant balls that were saved with same ragu. We also had a spicy pasta and a pizza with fresh mozz. All were very tasty and it was a good portion. Excited to try some of the nice speciality foods in the shop like the pizza dough and the sugo.

All right, onto a place that I thought would be good, but was disappointed in…read more I love Italian food, but this was not Italian food at least not in my eyes. I don't know the names of everything we ate but, Jeremy had some kind of pesto pasta, and that was very good. That was the only thing I liked that we had. My Matty had some shrimp pasta, he said it was very good but as I keep saying in my reviews, I don't do seafood. I did taste his noodles and they tasted too much shrimp, so I did not like them. My two boys shared a funghi pizza (I forget how fungi was spelled, but it was a mushroom pizza) They thought it was OK for the most part they said some of the slices tasted really weird and couldn't eat it. I had some kind of margarita pizza, which was very expensive and not good. It tasted like they just opened a can of crushed tomatoes and threw that on as the sauce and then a couple pieces of mozzarella thrown on there. It lacked in flavor big time. And it tasted like it was burnt, although it wasn't, but it had some funny taste on the crust. The crust was also too powdery like flour all over it. Everything was overpriced, and not good or too small of a portion. Also, inside of the restaurant, you could see a lot of renovation or something going on so you were able to see all kinds of, I don't even know what to call it, but a lot of space where things should be going in or came out of. I don't know if they're expanding or what, but it wasn't a very cozy restaurant at all. The waitress was nice, and she told me out of the two things I was deciding on ordering that the pizza would be better that the one pasta was flavorless so I appreciated her honesty. They checked on us a couple times. They did their job and they were nice.. I would definitely not go back, unless I was just getting the pesto pasta that my Jeremy got.

I came here for a brunch with a friend last weekend…read more She had an eggs benny, and I had their pizza with sausage and egg. The egg was unfortunately fully hard cooked, instead of runny, but otherwise the pizza tasted good. The service was friendly and they weren't fussed that we stayed a while and chatted over a bottle of wine.

I went to La Piazza for dinner with two friends. We had reservations beforehand so did not have to…read morewait for a table. The service was good, but what really disappointed me were the portion sizes. We ordered three pizze, which cost between $24-$28. The pizze were not personal/individual sized pizzas. They seemed to be snack sized and were unacceptably small for the price. One slice could fit on a small appetizer sized plate. The restaurant itself is nice; I imagine that La Piazza is a vibe in the summer, as it is an open air restaurant.

A gf saw a reel claiming this place makes the best lasagna ever so I'm basing my review on this…read more The lasagna is not on the menu but on the "secret menu". The decor was welcoming and very interesting. I'm partial to brick walls and eclectic decor though. It was a great place to go for comfort food on a rainy day in Toronto. Server greeted us promptly and were attentive. The grilled calamari was yummy and presented well with olives and fresh greens. It was perfectly cooked. The lasagne was good but not the best I ever had. Lots of layers but could have had more sauce. It was still delicious. Great place to meet a friend or go on a date.

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in the city. Always consistently delicious with generous…read moreportions and fair prices. My go to is the mushroom parpadelle and I get it with less dairy - the team is always super accommodating of dietary restrictions and preferences, something that unfortunately is rare in a lot of Italian restaurants. Other than the pasta, they have a great pear salad and an extensive wine list.

As a movie lover I immediately fell in love with Speducci Mercatto Italian Restaurant because of…read moreall the Classic Hollywood movie posters adorning the high walls. And as a food lover I fell in love again with the gorgeously presented and delicious lunch I had! A friend introduced me to this amazing restaurant and it was an exhilarating dining experience. Speducci Mercatto is an authentic Italian restaurant, café, and market in Toronto's Castlefield Design District. My friend knew I'm a huge foodie and I trusted her for ordering our lunch for us. This is what we shared... Antipasti: Frittura di Pesce Calamari / shrimp / cod / carrots / zucchini / shishito peppers / lemon aioli Pizze: Ortolana San Marzano tomato sauce / sweet peppers / zucchini / eggplant / cherry tomatoes / shitake mushrooms / fior di latte Paste: Strozzapreti alla Guancia di Manzo Strozzapreti / beef cheek ragu / spinach / pecorino fondue Dessert: Bignè 3 colori 3 bignes / pistachio / vanilla / strawberry, ricotta gelato, and candied orange peel. Everything was so delicious and fresh! I was savouring each bite. The calamari was so light and crispy and I loved the additions of colourful zucchini and carrots that set this apart from other calamari I've had. The vegetarian pizza tasted great, flavourful and healthy with all the delicious veggies on a thin crust. The slow roasted beef cheek for the pasta dish was also full of delicious flavour. The dessert was fantastic and each bite was so heavenly. I loved the look of the dessert so much I needed a moment to enjoy its beauty. So a huge shout out to the chef because the presentation looked like a work of art! I had to take many photos of each dish while fending off my friend from digging in! Also a big shout out for the excellent service from our servers Lola and Chris. They were fantastic in answering questions I had about the food and learned that the pasta was house-made. I'm also a fan of mineral water for the health benefits and happy to see they had an Italian brand that was a new taste experience called Fontalbo. Another thanks to Lola and Chris who were kind enough to grant my request to take photos of us with the delicious food and beautiful movie posters. If I could give an award for best Foodgasm I had at this restaurant I would! Highly recommend! I look forward to returning!

Roberto, Amelia, and the entire Speducci Mercatto staff - thank you so much for the wonderful…read moreexperience & for the "out of this world delicious" & super FRESH pizza, pasta, and ingredients. The ambiance & decor was absolutely perfect - whether planning for some type of corporate/business event, a date night, or just for casual dining... just come as you areI I highly highly recommend to try the food for yourself... and fall in love!!! Hands down one of the top 3 Italian restaurants I've ever been to in all of North America! Definitely my new favorite in Toronto! Grazie, Spreducci!