Perfect lunch spot on a sunny day. This place is brilliant. Slightly off the beaten track in Yorkville otherwise I imagine it would already have been highly yelped. It's a nice corner location and they have quite a bit of outdoor patio seating plus a few tables inside. It has a very authentic European feel to it and reminds me of some of the cafes I visited in northern Italy. Big red/white patio umbrellas and chairs! Extremely clean. The staff is extremely friendly. They have some pastas, pizzas, paninis and salads. Everything is priced around $10 (between $9-$12 for the most part). I tried a caprese salad (roasted peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella) for $10.95. Portion was substantial and the mozzarella was to die for. I also had an espresso macchiato ($2.75) which hit the spot quite nicely. read more

This is Yorkville, so come with the assumption that your food will take at least an hour to arrive. Needless to say, unimpressed as we informed them beforehand that we're here on a tight lunch hour... My co-workers ordered soup to go (that consists of scooping out of the pot into a carton) and that took twenty minutes ... Food itself was ok - I expect more from a Neapolitan. My margherita didn't come with the extra basil I asked and was charged for (unless they normally put on two leaves!) And the "fresh mozzarella" looked like regular pizza cheese. The "fresh garlic" also reminiscent of minced garlic in a jar... For crying out loud! The server had to ask me 3 times what I was saying when I said "basil" and didn't bring boxes though I asked 4 times. Also, they brought subpar oil/balsamic but no bread, even with or after the meal! Won't repeat. Worth saying my co-workers enjoyed their meals. Not the timing or service... Not to mention they forgot to give us the 15% discount they've stated is applicable to anyone from our company :) Edit: I find the establishment's violently dismissive response to this negative review ghastly. Not a way for a business to respond positively to a negative experience, which I would have welcomed. read more

Caffe di Portici is a perfect little oasis at the edge of Yorkville. But rather than Yorkville's typical style over substance, this cafe has genuine heart. I stumbled upon this place over the summer after seeing the Lavazza signs over the wraparound patio. Excellent Italian coffee bar, best in the neighbourhood in my opinion, but most surprising was the food. I came in for an espresso but after seeing what other tables were eating, I couldn't help myself. I had a special and very satisfying pizza, and I'm not easy to please when it comes to pizza. So far I've sampled the pizza, pasta and panini, and everything has been above my expectations. The whole menu is reasonably priced. Service is top notch, and the owners go out of their way to make your experience pleasant. They mentioned their liquor license is coming in this week. This is my new favourite place. read more

I wanted to get a more casual lunch in Yorkville area so I decided to try the $10 pizza deal on a Wednesday. Caffe Di Portici has a quaint patio area with lots of seating and there were lots of people just reading books with a cup of coffee. It's nice seeing such a laid back atmosphere in central downtown, really! The service was wonderful, as well as the food. The people working here were really accommodating for my vegetarian relatives and even offered baking the pizza with half meat, half without. The vegetarian platter was light, delicious and I enjoyed the little side of olives that come with it. Thought it was a nice touch! For pizzas, we got the carpicciosa and the summer pizza. The pizzas here are simple and done right. Also nothing fancy, but authentic. I felt as though I was passing time in an European cafe. I didn't get the coffee myself but my party all agreed that it was good coffee for such a reasonable price. We didn't feel rushed at all and it was such a perfect way to spend a casual afternoon in Yorkville :) read more

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lovely coffee and pizza okace. Cannot believe they offer free coffee even latte or cappuccino to Rituals customer. Lavazza coffee was always a great hit. read more

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Oh my gosh I just had the best Pizza in Toronto and I thought I was in Italy! Adorable patio at yonge and Scollard. All the dishes were delicious, even the bread was crisp and freshly made, my new favorite place to sit on the patio! read more

The tastiest and most authentic Italian pizza you can get around here. I live across the street from this place and absolutely love it. Every meal is a delight. Great espresso. Tiramisu is home-made and served in cute little jars of joy I also love their ham and cheese croissant. The only thing I would change about this place is that I would serve Americano in a mug rather than a clear glass. One last note: They let your dog sit on the patio with you read more

Wow, I was so pleasantly surprised when I stopped by Portici for dinner earlier this week! Their special that night was $10 for any of their pizzas and it was so worth it! I had the Nepoletana pizza and it was magnificent. The tomato sauce was creamy and the crust was the perfect density- on the thinner side, just the way I l like it. It was also a decent enough size to fill you up, ~12 inches. The servers were also very pleasant and did a great job attending to us. The space is a little small since it is a cafe, but they have a nice little patio which is perfect for the summer. I definitely recommend this spot for a delicious Italian bite near Yorkville that wont dent your wallet :) read more

Portici - Nepoletana pizza, $10 special that night! - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I expected a lot from this restaurant specially because of where it is located. Maybe that is not fair, but really, I should not have had to do the following: 1) Clean my chair because it was full of crumbs and dried food 2) Clean the table of the same things noted in #1 On Mondays and Tuesdays beers and wines are approximately $5 so I guess that is a decent deal. A food item that people seem to love at this restaurant are their pizzas. So I ordered a Marguerita to share with my friend. We actually got the pizza quickly and it was steaming hot. The first bite was delicious because it tasted fresh and warm. By the time I got to the 2nd slice, it had cooled down and become hard, and by the time I finished the 2nd slice, my friend and I stared at the single slice left, and neither of us picked it up. We were not impressed so we left the last slice behind. I do not get all the hype for this place. read more

This place is really European, and I love it. It has a nice patio, and sadly, Toronto does not have the prettiest views. You get a view of a boring street or a gas station, take your pick. Nevertheless, decor inside and outside is clean and stylish, and they give you lemon-infused water, where the scent of the lemon is there, but there is no lemon piece in your glass that attack your lips whenever you take a sip of water. The food is so very good. You can tell that they do not use cheap ingredients. Ingredients are fresh, and they let the ingredients shine as they should. Even their pastry is homemade, and you will not be disappointed with anything on the menu. Service was more than great; waiter was courteous, attentive, without being overbearing. Definitely a keeper as a place for relaxing lunch or brunch. The price is very good for the quality, especially in this high-end area. read more

I work across the street from Caffe Di Portici, and absolutely love this cafe. I have had dinner at the cafe twice, and come in at least three times a week for coffee or food. My coworkers love this cafe, and my dinner guests have been thoroughly impressed by the food and service we have received. Both during the day time, and night time, the cafe is cozy, warm, inviting, upscale, and comfortable. Great place for evening drinks, or a date. The patio on a sunny day, or a warm evening, is an absolute delight. As for specifics, the pizza is some of the best I have ever had! Thin crust, with the perfect combination of toppings and sauces. The desserts are rich and delicious, the coffee and refreshments are perfect, and the owner and employees are warm, gracious, and diligent. read more

Great value for fantastic, fresh food. Service was a bit slow, but you know it's because they have one cook making everything fresh and to order. Had the special lunch pizza with blue cheese, pears, prosciutto, arugula and balsamic reduction; it was DIVINE. Super thin crust, and the flavours shone through. Friend had a red pizza with mozzarella and prosciutto and man, that sauce was amazing. you could just taste the freshness. Without a doubt this is the best pizza in the city; they could definitely teach Terroni a thing or two. Best pizza I've had outside of Italy itself. And c'mon, they serve Lavazza coffee; legit stuff. Service was super friendly and unpretentious; a gem in Yorkville! Will be back!! read more

The pasta is excellent! I've been enjoying popping by after work for a glass of wine on their patio. I also like the fact that my dog is welcome to sit with me outside. I took 1 star away because I had a dessert, I believe it was a gluten free slice of cake. It was quite expensive and not very tasty. However, the other desserts looked tempting. read more

Wow! Great margarita pizza with cherry tomatoes. We loved loved loved it so much on our first visit we made a special visit on our last day in Toronto. Excitedly we ordered our pizza and anxiously waited for the Emeril "like" pizza. Shortly, and abruptly, the waitress informed my wife she couldn't finish her drink that we bought while walking to this restaurant. She would need to throw it away or leave. My choice was to leave, but my wife sought out a manager. They agreed to place her remaining drink in a glass. Great logic - and awful customer policy. Worse than anything was that it is Saturday, and there is almost nobody here on porch. (See photo). Inside has no customers. Dear management, figure out this customer service piece out or you will likely not be here at our next visit! read more

Portici - Lack of weekend customers. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent Italian pizza. I came here for a birthday and we shared a margarita pizza. When asked for soda water, we were brought over a bottle. Not until we got the bill did we see that we were charged $8 for this water. Say what?! Why were we not informed that this was premium water? Despite being overcharged, we still loved the pizza and would come back. Pro-tip: Skip the fizzy drinks and just order water. You'll save an arm and a leg. read more

Ordered nacho pizza and spagetti bolognese + mochas Nacho pizza was good for two people if sharing. Falls apart easily tho, toppings were very small...i saw the tiniest bits of avocado ever in my life. Would be tastier if the toppings were a bit noticeable. The two menus were really confusing, one being the lunch/happy hour menu and the other being regular (too small of a selection) However it is a cafe so I don't blame them for keeping it small. Mochas were good and decent size. The spagetti was ok...nothing to rave about. The only negatives were the service was pretty slow. Took awhile to get our mochas made even tho there weren't a lot of diners. Overall, i would return. read more

Feels modern and very Italian. Calebrese pizza was excellent, delicious thin crust was crispy and chewy. The Italian cream torte was perfect too. Best for be was the Aperol Spritz aperitif, delicously bitter. Worth a walk to for a late evening relaxed and delicious snack or dinner. read more

Portici - Delicious Aperol Spritz (looks like Irn Bru!) and Mimosa aperitifs. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.5 stars due to slow service even though it wasn't busy. Although, only had one super friendly server and one cook. A bit pricey (not too pricey) but the place is clean, the food is made to order and they take their time to make sure your table gets the proper set up. My husband and I ordered the bruschetta, fortini pizza and 2 pops for $35 with tip. The food is fresh and light so you don't feel heavy and gross after you've finished your meal. I would go back to try their other pizzas, pastas and paninis. The place is hidden so you wouldn't know it was there, so google map it (street view). Definitely will go back! read more

Portici - bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, olive oil and arugula. So fresh, light, and flavorful! - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pretty great atmosphere. Loved the decor of bottles juice on the window-sill. Really welcoming place with friendly servers. Food wasn't the largest but I could tell it was made pretty delicately. Lasagna was pretty disappointing, the salad was meh, and the pizza was pretty good. On the edge of 3 stars, but I gave in to the atmosphere and pizza. read more

Amazing pizzas, $10 specials on Wednesday. Both were amazing: Canadese & Capriccioso. Also the homemade chili sauce is spectacular. Friendly service & unpretentious atmosphere. read more

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We stumbled across this place while walking around Toronto. It was delicious! The service was incredible - the staff are so friendly and attentive. Be sure to try the bruschetta. read more

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Calabrese pizza was delicious; crispy thin crust, fresh toppings, piping hot. Went well with a glass of Merlot. Cappuccino with a hazelnut shot was a perfect way to end my lunch. Great value! read more

Portici - Pizza Calabrese - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very good pizza. It's like a little taste of Rome in my mouth. Would come again. The seating is nice, the service is nice, the pricing is good. read more

I had high expectations, but was quite disappointed. I understand that it's a pricey neighbourhood, but compared to the price, the food really was not satisfactory. It seemed like they did not put too much ingredients for their plates. The pasta cream sauce was tasty but it had nothing but the sauce. I am not sure if I would revisit. read more

Great place to eat when you are away from home. Good service! Big surprise when I got in: all pizzas for $10. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town. And I'll share with the staff. It was just a bit too much for me to eat alone. read more

Avoid the biscotti. Stale and way over-priced at $3.95 each. Went in for a mid morning snack. Didn't have any other food options besides a random chocolate cake. Maybe the high reviews are for dinner. read more

This cute cafe in Yorkville seems like the perfect spot for lunch or coffee - especially if you feel like chatting for hours. The simple menu items seem priced reasonably and everything we ordered was delicious - fresh and prepared beautifully. I'd love to check out the patio in warmer weather! Bathrooms are very clean - always a good sign. read more

I loved their beets sauced pasta it was something I had never tried before but turned out more amazing than what I ever envisioned it to taste. Slightly tangy but still holds its saucey substance. Love the cozy environment as well. Love love love read more

So delicious and so well priced. I've been coming here for years and am personally a big fan of the brunch pizza with two sunny-side eggs on it, but you can't go wrong with much here. Panini's are killer. read more

So tell me, what happened to this once delightful café? The terrace, the food, the service provided for a lovely experience...until it didn't. Yes, the terrace is still a nice, albeit noisy, oasis. The quality of the food, however, has deteriorated despite being told the cook hasn't changed. Maybe a little vacation could do her/him some good? The servers are very friendly and pleasant and if you don't mind a pizza with a missing ingredient or a salad minus the dressing or slurping some coffee off your saucer then you will happily get along. And if that, in itself, is difficult to achieve, you can at least be grateful you were able to avoid the owner, probably the surliest, rudest man in Yorkville. Perhaps limiting visits to once a month, if only for the coffee, might keep the appreciation of Portico alive. read more

After a long day of expensive shopping on Bloor Street we decided to eat here because the Yelp reviews told us it was inexpensive, delicious and low-key. And we have to agree: yes, yes, and yes. The restaurant is set back from the Scollard/Younge intersection and is definitely not easy to spot unless you are looking for it. The atmosphere is more like a coffee bar or cafe than a restaurant. It is very casual, although it does have table-service, a substantial menu and a reasonable selection of wines and bottled beers. We both had pizza (thin-crust, wood-fired-oven-style) and it was really excellent. Their paninis also looked tasty. The staff was suuuuuuuper friendly. This isn't the type of place I'd bring someone for a night out, but if I lived in the neighborhood I'd be a regular for every other night of the week! Also: they do take-out... and they have a large amount of outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. read more

I have always wanted to stop by this place as I pass it almost everyday, and finally got the chance to for lunch. The pizza was delicious. Tried the calabrese and arrabiata pizzas and both were amazing! The crust was super thin and all of the ingredients were so fresh! Nice change from all of the other restaurants in the area! Will definitely be back!! read more

WORST LUNCHEON AND DINING EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD Poorest customer service ever experienced. You will do yourself and your friends and colleagues a favor by eating somewhere else.other than this place. Let me explain: I was one of their most regular customers this year. I have given them over $2,000. worth of business this year. The are staffed by young people who don't give a damn about making money for the owner. I walked in with a business colleague for lunch and proceeded to a table than could sit four. The waitress called Chelsea immediately came over and said we could not sit there since it was a table for four and we were only two persons. I explain to her that the tables for two were snack in the middle of other tables nearby and there was no privacy. And we wanted to be private with business matters to talk over. She insisted we could not sit at that table and even her manger, a kid from France piped up and said it was for four and we could not sit there. So we obediently took a table for two and agreed to discuss our business matters another day. Within minutes, and I have to repeat, within minutes, they gave the table we wanted to 2 guys who just had coffee and their bill probably amounted to $12.00. Our bill came to $62.00. So they sat two people there and refused to sit us there. Yet we were regular customers and I have never seen them before. So, the lesson in all of this is: POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, STUPIDITY IN CUSTOMER SERVICE and LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. I will NEVER go back. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants from which to choose in the neighborhood. The customer service in this place SUCKS to say the least. They don't deserve to be in business. read more

This is my first favorite place in town. Caffe Di Portici offers simple, unexpensive, fresh, great italian food (not pasta though) in a very nice atmosphere. The place is hidden among Yorkville's streets in a silent corner offering a relaxing environment and a whole view of the street, specially if you sit outside. The service is friendly, the music is very nice, you can sit for hours having a beer, talking to a friend, or just relaxing. The place has a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel in your childhood's neighborhood. We went at 7pm on a Sunday and ordered bruschetas, a pizza capricciosa, a beer, an orange juice and a espresso. Everything was very good, and prices were very fair. Definitively will go back to this place often. read more

This is a favourite hangout of ours. The service is friendly, the food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. My favourite is the pepperoni pizza with two eggs sunny-side up, but I agree the paninis are also fantastic. read more

The pizza was great. And their meatballs were awesome but small. The prices are really good there too, especially on the days they have their specials! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed our brunch. Unfortunately we discovered this little gem that reminded us if our time in Italy on our last day in Toronto. Definitely worth checking out if in Yorkville. read more

Great pizza, decent service but the sparkling water was a bit overpriced - would have asked for tap water if I'd known it was going to cost $10. Cute decor and nice patio. read more

Great food. Very long waiting time though. We got the vegetarian lasagna which was amazing, and also quatro fromaggi pizza and great tiramisu. Highly recommended if you have the patience to wate 30-40 minutes for your food. read more

Came here for brunch on a saturday and it wasn't too busy. The frittata was decent, but a little on the salty side. Great service and very friendly staff. They're also stroller friendly which was great for my friend read more