We always order 2 things on repeat everytime we come here: -…read moreMafalde ai funghi - Octopus Then we try out another appetizer and a different pasta dish. The hype about the mafalde ai funghi is right on the dot, It's super truffle forward, and VERY creamy. My favorite thing about Gusto is nothing is overly salty. A big pet peeve of mine is when dishes are salty, because I truly like to taste the ingredients. The mafalde is one of the dishes where it's not heavily salted so the flavor of truffle and cream is really delicious! Gusto has become my repeat italian and will continue to be! Unless they remove the mafalde off the menu The only downside is that it's very loud at gusto because there are a lot of tables super close together. So i really only come here for a casual date rather than super special. Take that into account if you're planning something special!

Recommended. Di…read moreSipio Setterose, $89. Pink, tart. Good. Carpaccio with egg, mushrooms. Different and good. Pizza - pepperoni. Losts of pepperoni with a light honey drizzle. Super thin crust. Yummy. Our waitress (from Genova, Italia) was skillful and freindly + sat upstairs with glass roof + cannot hear music + flatware - Browne, hefty - noisy - paper napkins $185.15 CAD for dinner for 2, including tax and tip

Donatello is considered a fine dining Italian restaurant. And it didn't disappoint. The foid and…read moreservice were excellent. The vibe was a slightly darkened room (for the evening). There is an upstairs balcony seating but I've never sat there. During warm weather, there is plenty of roadside outdoor seating too. This is my fourth time here but I never wrote a review fir the restaurant before. We ordered the following: 1. Shrimp Perno (daily special $6/shrimp). Jumbo Shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, tomatoes, scallions, and finished off with a shot of perno liquor. 2. Rack of Lamb (daily special $59.95). Four pieces of lamb in a rack, with a rich portion wine reduced sauce, that has a touch of mint to it, and Penne Pasta in a tomato rose sauce. The table bread was really good. The crust was crispy but the inside was fluffy. The soft butter that came it was so tasty. The bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce that came with the shrimp. We asked for a second basket of bread and they put two loafs in the second basket. It was too much so they were willing to let us take it home. The shrimps were definitely jumbo. It was so filling. Two pieces (per person) were good enough as an appetizer. The shrimps were perfectly cooked. We requested the lamb be cooked medium rare. It was definitely medium rare. It was juicy and did not have a gamey taste. It tastes great. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The tomato rose sauce was really good. They offered to grind parmesan cheese and pepper so we got both. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and paid parking lots. Review 2025-187

The best meal I had on my last Toronto trip. Small and intimate setting in the restaurant…read more Bruschetta was fresh and quite good. The depth of the flavors was impressive, everything was seasoned well. I went with the gnocchi for my main and it was fantastic. The theme of freshness continued with the gnocchi itself and the sauce was beautiful. Thick (but not too heavy) and loaded with flavor throughout. Good wine selection as well. If you stay at the Chelsea in Toronto, this is right across the street. You won't be disappointed.

Trattoria Mercatto brings a warm, modern take on Italian dining right into the heart of the Eaton…read moreCentre. The space feels stylish yet relaxed, making it a comfortable stop for taking a break from shopping or meeting someone for a casual meal. With its open, lively atmosphere, friendly service and polished design, it strikes a nice balance between everyday dining and something a little special. The menu focuses on classic Italian dishes--fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, and comforting mains--paired with a solid wine list. We ordered "Beets & Ricotta" and "pollo alla Diavola". The food was well-presented and mostly delicious, but a bit too salty.

I came here on a Monday afternoon for lunch and there were lots of open tables inside and in the…read morepatio. They currently have their summerlicious menu going on too. I ordered off the main menu and got the arancini, burrata, carbonara, and dark chocolate gelato. The two appetizers were good but on a smaller side. The carbonara was recommended by our waiter. It was good, but nothing special. The portion was also on the smaller side. I got the dark chocolate gelato, sadly it tasted more like ice cream. Service was decent wasn't super quick, but it wasn't slow either. The setting of the restaurant was comfortable and makes it a decent spot for a business meal.

The service was so wonderful and the server even brought us a yummy pineapple snack at the end…read more Ambiance was large, spacious and wonderful. Pasta was ok! Wish I ordered something else but you really order it for the cheese experience. Drinks were phenomenal!

I wish I could say I enjoyed Terroni more. The venue itself was not held in the main restaurant…read more The company I work at booked out some of the upper floors for an event. There were four flights of stairs to get up to the first floor with the bar and main dining area. There was another two flights of stairs to get to the upper bar (which I was too tired to walk up to). The drinks at the bar were good and the staff were all great. We started with passed apps. Some of the flavour combinations were just off (the skewer with fruit, cheese and something else) - like they paired the wrong cheese with the fruit. The meal itself was a seat down meal (family style) which did take over two hours to complete for the amount of guests that were present (over 200 ppl). My favorite dish was the tomato and mozza salad. My most disappointed dish was the ragu pasta. Though containing a good amount of meat it was not saucy at all. The pizza was the brocolini was good as well. The reason I gave this restaurant three stars is strictly for the lack of elevator and the food quality vs the price. For what you are paying, there is so much higher quality food in the city and I honestly think you can get better bang for buck elsewhere.

Was able to try right after the renovations. They also had winterlicious going, which was great…read morebecause I had the tiramisu essentially bundled into the winterlicious price. My go to is still the mafalde ai fungi. Lasagna is a close second. It's amazing that it's freshly made and definitely warms you up on a cold night. Cant wait for patio season. They have also added online booking, which is amazing as they used to be walk in only.

My friend and I came here for happy hour to try it out. Between the two of us, we got the mafalde e…read morefunghi and margarita pizza. Service was amazing, the servers were attentive and courteous when taking our order and bringing us the food. We were offered the chili oil which did not taste spicy at all. The pasta was so good, super creamy and rich with mushroom flavour. Pizza was just as good, it as cooked well and the crust was crunchy. For sure worth it for the happy hour price. Atmosphere was also very nice, great for couples as it had intimate vibes. This is something I would not mind getting again at this location!!

Delicious food, great staff - so accommodating, and amazing atmosphere. The lunch special is great…read moreand I would highly reccommend this restaurant.

Hands down one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever visited! When I entered I was struck by…read morethe stunning decor. It was both eclectic and elegant. In fact, their bathroom had been recognized for being beautifully whimsical and thoughtfully designed. Besides the interior, the food was delicious as well. I tried the rigatoni & meatballs and while I did find the meat a bit dry, the bechamel sauce was amazing. I knew I'd love the sweet hornet pizza because I'm a sucker for hot honey :D Would definitely return to try their lunch special (1/2 appetizer, pizza or pasta, and a dessert for only $39!). I'd also love to visit their other locations as the decor is different at each one.

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

I was craving Italian food recently and decided to give Amano a try. It's an upscale spot serving…read morecomforting 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!

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.