Got their risotto con ossobucco. The veal shank was so tender and there was a bit of bone marrow too! The risotto is creamy and has a subtle/delicate flavour. The sciatt is absolutely delicious! Crunchy exterior, soft filling. It's absolutely perfect, highly recommend! Even better if you get it at the happy hour price. I also had their cheesecake with salted caramel and pistachios. This cheesecake was so light and fluffy, and somehow the salted caramel wasn't overly sweet. Everything was very balanced. I didn't feel guilty at all after eating this! Would recommend but next time I'm trying the torta. Don't know when I'll be back again, but the ORECCHIA DI ELEFANTE looks so good. Will have to try this next time (and order the sciatt too). Ambiance is fancy but very comfortable. Service is excellent, but there was also only us and another table. read more

Stelvio - Sciatt ($10 on happy hour menu) and salad (don't remember which one) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One of the most unique and fun dinner's I had in a long time. This is the infamous Elephant Ear. Its a giant veal cutlet, so big, it's for two (or three). The cutlet is the showy part of the dinner, crispy and the meat tender, but the beautiful risotto I had was the true star. Delicate and flavourful. This is a great spot in a great neighbourhood, and the service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance is upscale but casual. Would return. read more

Stelvio serves up authentic Milanese dishes and even has a location in Milan's financial district. The restaurant has a laid back, homey feel and was filled with Christmas decorations. We made reservations for 730 but unfortunately were not seated until 8:15 as they were double booked. The server was very apologetic and gave us glasses of champagne as we waited for our table, which was appreciated. The part that was confusing was that there were several open seats available during our wait but unable to be used. In terms of food, we both ordered the shrimp risotto. Unfortunately, the rice was overcooked and overall missed the mark. read more

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Modern, chilled ambience with a great bar and warm service; the massive "elephant ear" pork cutlet is crispy, tender and can feed a table, the braised short-rib agnolotti in roast sauce is rich, silky, and amazingly different. A top spot in T.O. read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'd give this place a solid 4/5. Went here recently for a friend's birthday and I quite enjoyed the food. I was able to try some bites of a few dishes, and I would definitely say the highlights are the (1) fungo fungo fungo gnocchi and the (2) the elephant ear cutlet. The fungo gnocchi was super mushroomy and absolutely full of flavour - if you're a mushroom fan, this is the one for you! The elephant ear cutlet dish was MASSIVE and very tasty - definitely a dish that can be shared with the entire table. My only complaint of this place was the portion sizes.. I found them on the small side and I was honestly disappointed by the quantity given the price you pay.. I left the place still hungry. Tasty food though~ read more

Stelvio - Fungo fungo fungo pasta (half eaten already) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We went to a lip stick making class and were looking for somewhere to eat. We stumbled upon Stelvio and decided to check it out. The restaurant is beautiful, service is a bit slow and when we went there was only one other couple dining. The issue with the restaurant is everything is so expensive and the portions are so small for how much you pay. The food was good, presented beautifully, but very pricey. read more

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Ate here last night again and it was rather quiet due to the long hot weekend. Once again the food was excellent. I had the Carpaccio di Bresaola for the appetizer and the Ravioli Sfoglia del Zucca for my main, both delicious. Though I didn't order wine the waiter was kind enough to offer a delicious white wine tasting. A great experience. This time didn't take photos of the food but only the interior read more

I love the food! Pizzocheri , polenta and orecchia d'elefante are my favourites!! Great lust of wine and impeccable service! Beautiful and warm ambiance! Love to go there with my friends! read more

Made a reservation for Valentine's Day, but there was no mention that only the $90 set menu would be available on that day in the OpenTable listing or in the confirmation email. I would have appreciated more transparency in the booking process, especially since I booked two weeks in advance. After receiving the phone call today informing me of the set menu, I decided to cancel out of principle, I feel that this information should have been disclosed upfront. I am now unable to make a reservation elsewhere as it is already February 12th. read more

Northern Italian style food, a bit different from your traditional Italian food. Overall the food is decent, however, I find it extremely oily and greasy in some cases, more like your typical Italian pasta. For two of us, we had an appetizer, two pasta, and a meat dish, glass of wine, sparkling water. Total about 200. You can get better Italian food for way less in my opinion. Service was great, but it's not a place I would go back frequently, not worth the money imo. read more

Stelvio - Raw beef salad - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hidden on Dundas West of Bathurst, this Italian eatery is an absolute gem. Energetic, busy, noisy in a good way. Enjoyed a wonderful appetizer of flattened, seasoned meatballs - MONDEGHILI and then my main - gnocchi with artisanal sausage, mushrooms and truffles - GNOCCHI CASERECCI AL TARTUFO and accompanied it with an absolute wonderful glass of Abramo riserva barrique-le rive. But what made this experience that much better was the attention and service from the bartender. She was extraordinarily nice, attentive and did not try to insert herself into my experience beyond need. Yes, I sat at the bar. Absolutely wonderful experience and will definitely be back with friends. read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Impressive! Great waiter, great food, great vibes makes for a great time. Great delivery on the cocktails creations. Small menu makes for easy pickings but stop what you're doing right this instant and check the elephant ear schnitzel below. P.S. Amazing greenery but that monstera needs work ;) read more

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Came here while in town for a conference. Food is fantastic! I ended up ordering the Tagialette Al Ragu Bianco. It was very tasty. Service was great ..... very attentive. We were a party of 10 and had plenty of room where we were seated. Definitely will be back again! read more

I have never made a yelp review, but this one definitely deserved it. I anticipated celebrating my mother's birthday and was utterly disappointed. 1- Food selection was minimal. (If you like protein) 2- Over priced for the amount of food that is being served 3- From my point of view my server didn't want to serve me. I asked for a dessert to sing happy birthday, and he sent over a different staff member. No utensil's whatsoever, I don't blame the girl who brought over the dessert. On the contrary, she was very hospitable. The place was pretty desolate from the time I arrived till I left, and it made a lot of sense why. read more

Meal Quality: Started with a Sciatt appetizer that was delightfully crunchy on the exterior and filled with a smooth & creamy cheese on the interior. For the main course, I was very impressed by their Risotto alla Milanese con Ossobucco. Its saffron risotto was was the best that I have ever had and the braised veal shank was sheer perfection! I paired this with a delicious glass of Cabernet Franc that even further brought out the flavors of the ossobucco. As for dessert, sometimes it is best not to choose just one, so the Torta di Mele e Gelato and the Tiramisu were decadent choices and I paired it with a nice Italian liqueur. Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: Enjoyed a nice evening outdoor meal on a lively street Service: My waitress was phenomenal and very helpful. As she was a former customer herself, she essentially ordered gave me her personal recommendations and I followed them the whole way through the evening. She said it was her first day, but I'd swear she had been perfecting her craft for many years! RATINGS: Meal Quality: 5 of 5 Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: 5 of 5 Service: A blazing 5 of 5! read more

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Very nice people. Mediocre food. 1 dish came out undercooked. 3 dishes came out luke warm. We were a group of 5 and the service was great. Atmosphere was great. Everyone at the table has been to Italy. This was just mediocre food. Now the kicker was when the server brought over my 300.00 check...there was my full plate of food uneaten in front of me. Did she ask " was everything okay?" "Do you want to wrap up your food?" "Did you enjoy your meal?"nothing. She not only didn't ask what was wrong with the food she didn't mention anything about it. The pay machine was right next to my plate! We were taking people out to thank them and those were the people that were served the undercooked pasta! Very disappointing. I'm hoping they will respond. read more

First time at Stelvio- wasn't as good as I'd hoped. We ordered some fritti mozzarella bites and they were good- but definitely needed a dipping sauce. Or maybe I'm just too used to real mozzeralla sticks with marinara. I wouldn't recommend it. I ordered the pasta special which was a gnocchi with truffle, meat, and porcini. When I first got it I was happy that it came with a lot of truffle, but when I got into it I felt like it had too much. It was definitely too much of a good thing. But it was $28 so I guess they wanted you to feel like you got bang for your buck. My bf ordered the tagliatelle ragu and it looked good, but he said the primary flavour was salt. When I tried it- I would have to agree. It was tomato and salt. Not complex at all. Also as an aside- I would say the pasta portions are relatively small for the price. You get this dish with a little bowl dent in the middle and your pasta portion is basically the size of a rice bowl. I'm happy I tried it but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hovering between 3 and 4 stars. The food was delicious to be sure, but the price point was extremely high for the portions we received. I realized the pasta is made in house so that accounts for a lot of it, but it still just felt pretty pricey given we didn't really order that much and got pretty hungry again a few hours later. My husband ordered the ravioli (8 small ravioli in dish. It was FANTASTIC but a tiny portion) and I had the mushroom tagliatelle (also great but just mushrooms tossed in a light sauce with a bit of parsley). We also split the chocolate cake for dessert and I had a glass of wine and the whole tab came out to around $70. WHAT. The night before we ate at another restaurant with dishes packed with seafood, veggies, meat, and more and we spent the same amount of money for around 8-9 small plates of food. And everything was made from scratch there as well. The experience was nice, and the food was good but I would probably not return given you can get more for your money in Toronto at other locations and have an equally delicious meal. read more

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I discovered this tiny little Italian restaurant through yelp. On a warm summer day, I imagine it would be lovely to people watch on the patio (the restaurant is situated on a very busy section of Queen st). I tried two dishes - tagliatelle with fresh homemade meat sauce and fried herbs, and the risotto alla milanese with osso buco. I really enjoyed both the dishes- the risotto, in particular, was richly flavourful. The portion size was also very generous, and I packed half of it home for lunch the next day. Would definitely want to come back in the future and try other dishes! read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow... Okay starting off with the pasta. If youre looking for typical traditional italian cuisine made, this is the place. Tagliatelle was what stuck out to me. The pasta was cooked properly and homemade as I like it, the sauce was not too heavy. We also tried their Tagliere with cheeses and it was amazingg. It is a bit pricy but for a special night it is so worth it. read more

Tiny microscope portions of pasta for top dollar. Skinny beautiful people with flashy clothing. Dark, dim, but sophisticated. $80 for 2 and left hungry. read more

Amazing. Felt like I was back in northern Italy. Perfect for those common cold dayS in Toronto where all you want is some comfort food. Perfect because not only it is delicious and comforting, but it won't leave you feeling gross. I had plans too go ever since they were on Queen Street, but then they moved and still made it a point of visiting. Went with a friend who lived in Milan for a while, and she also loved it. we ordered two different kinds and shared it, which I recommend doing since the pasta is heavy and you may want to change up your palate. We ordered the pizzoccheri di teglio and the casoncelli alla bergamasca, and nothing was left on our plates by the end of it. A plus was the adorable deCor that made the restaurant feel cozy yet super elegant. Highly recommend checking out this spot for authentic Northern Italian cuisine! read more

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Queen West small Italian shop with simple black and white décor, sizeable patio but limited seating inside, typical (you'll get the joke soon) Italian fair with a slight focus on risottos and pastas. I thought just the décor was black and white, but it turned out the placemats and menus were also black and white - there's a collection of black ink art that reminds me of medieval times when artists worked for months on a simple line drawing to get things just right - whether it was embellishment in a single capital letter, or a decorative flower, or the skull of an animal - because you know, all these are completely related and belong side by side. Nothing wrong with it at all, it was definitely unique and presented artfully. The menu is deceptively lengthy - dishes are in Italian then described in English. I've never read a menu that uses "typical" as it's adjective of choice so much. Most of my party went for pastas - they were smaller portions than desired. It would've been fine as a lunch portion, but for dinner it was insufficient and taste was simpler than expected (or should I say, typical?). The risotto with veal was actually a highlight despite some other reviews and the portion was actually filling, unlike the gnocchi and ravioli items (those were the smallest!). Overall it was really not bad - but unfortunately underwhelming. Service is very slow if you're a large group - so please spare them and only come with a few friends. You'll enjoy the ambiance more and sharing more items will be more feasible, and your overall experience will just be that much better! If I'm in the area I suppose I could give it another shot, but for one that values taste over aesthetic, I might not be back. read more

My son wanted to have Italian food to celebrate his 18th birthday. I looked at different options and decided on Stelvio. I am glad that this was the restaurant I chose. We walked there from Chinatown and it was easy to find. Our waitress was a class act. She spent time explaining the menu and each of the dishes. I was impressed by how knowledgeable she was. She told us the menu changes every season. I decided to go with her recommendation of the Pizzoccheri Di Teglio. I found out that this is hard to find in the United States and it's only served in the winter months in Italy. I didn't know what to expect but it was delicious. My dad and son were also happy with their dishes. It was a nice time with family while eating delicious food. read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This small restaurant isn't a place I would have chosen myself but was suggested to me by a local Torontonian. Stelvio has a location in Toronto as well as in Milan, so my expectations were set really high. The service was great but honestly the food didn't meet my expectations. Being a vegetarian my options were limited, so I went with the mushroom risotto. By the time it got to my table it was cold, likely because of the way they plate it; a thin layer of risotto in a large bowl, almost looks like a porridge. My colleagues went with the prosciutto and beef wrapped around a thick wooden dowel, which came with polenta fries and looked rather unique, they seemed to enjoy it. Wines are all on the pricey side... amarone starts at $185... All in all I was expecting more. read more

Good ambiance. Food is okay. Pastas are small portions. Quite greasy. Would have preferred fresh meat for carpaccio not cured meat

Really delicious and hearty food. The stavroz are a must to try at least once. Great portion to share with one more person (or two). The gnocchi was so tender and soft and pillowy, and the pomedoro sauce was a great addition! The veal was also oh sooo tender! I'd for sure go back to try a few more different meals there! read more

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I went here with a few friends from work and we had to try their food since they were talking about it all the time. We finally decided to go and right away I was really impressed by how well they greeted us. I ordered the Gnocchi al gorgonzola and it was okay. The flavor of the gorgonzola was maybe too much for me. We had to wait a bit for the food but overall it was a nice dining experience. Might probably visit them again. read more

I really have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I dined here for dinner and tried quite good amount of food from appetizer to pastas. I feel like this place is better for lunch as portions are small and the vibe and lighting in the restaurant was too light for me for an evening dinner. I loved the black and white simple decor, however I would definitely recommend having less light towards evening. As for the drink, I tried the Pinot Grigio, and I loved it. If you like an easy white wine with notes of sweetness, this would be perfect. For appetizer, we ordered a cheese and cold cut board. I was not impressed with the selection of cheeses there. There were two types of cheese and two types of cold cuts. Both cheeses tasted very bland and simple. The portion was fairly good though and it came with a honey and house-made jam which was a nice garnish to it. We also got the meatball to share by the server's recommendation. Probably this was my least favorite item. It was different from a usual Italian meatball you imagine, maybe it is the Milanese way. However I did not like it and it was too dry and meaty. We asked for a side tomato sauce so we can dip them in it. For main, we ordered two different pasta dishes, the Tagliatelle al funghi porcini and Casoncelli alla bergamasca. They make the pastas fresh in house which I think is what makes this restaurant special. The funghi pasta tasted really good and I loved the mushrooms in it, however I felt it was lacking sauce. Casoncelli alla bergamasca was a meat ravioli with some butter sauce on it, however there was just a little butter sauce on it and it tasted very basic to me. I would say both pastas had very small amount of sauce and both tasted very simple. read more

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Such a wonderful place to eat. The service was phenomenal and the servers are very lovely. (A sense as if you were really in Italy) All of their foods are made in house and to die for. I would definitely recommend going here!! From left to right in the photos 1. Casoncelli Alla Bergamasca 2.carpaccio di bresaola Della Valentina 3.torta di mele e gelato read more

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Simply the best! The best way to taste the real northern Italian kitchen is at Stelvio. Great risotto con ossobuco, fresh pasta and good wine. I always go there when I miss the flavours of home. Beautiful patio and great service! Grazie Rodrigo! read more

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Finally tried Stelvio on Saturday night and they did not disappoint! I also found out they're moving to Dundas west pretty soon so I'm glad we caught them while they were still on queen! Food and service was phenomenal. We got the bread which came with olives and a meat and cheese charcuterie to start. All delicious. I drank aperol spritz which was also very good. For mains I got the polenta with sausage and mushrooms which was TO DIE FOR! I've been eyeing it for a while. My bf wanted to get a pasta but when he asked the waitress about the size she said it was smaller and suggested to him a risotto with Oso buco which he was very very impressed with. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to check out the new location which is said to be bigger! read more

Stelvio - Polenta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Simply, cosy feeling when you walk in, cool decor. We were four eating at 5pm to catch the Leafs game. It wasn't busy yet, had this place on my radar for wile, coming from out of town. It did not disappoint. We got lucky and to be served by the owner Anna personally. Anna is awesome ! Great experience and the rest of the staff were super nice as well. The Elephant ear was crispy and cooked to perfection, it's safe to say " the biggest Schnitz in town". (Great to share) also ordered a variety of pasta dishes Everything was delish, quality over quantity in the pasta section but that's ok. They also have very unique wine list, we had a biodynamic Sangiovese. It was superb. We found pricing overall in line for TO. Will be goi g back to try more tasty northern Italian treats. read more

The hotel concierge had recommended a different Italian restaurant, but I didn't love the look of this. Given the Yelp reviews, I thought Stelvio would be a better choice. It was pretty quiet when I arrived, though some more folks came after. It's a cute little place, though the music choices (Elvis-esque music played a little too loudly) were a bit odd to me, and didn't help with the ambiance. In any case, the food is the thing, and so I ended up with a Montagna salad: arugula, fennel, Guanciale, mint and shaved Grana. It was quite tasty, and the lemon and EVOO dressing was nicely acidic without being too much so. I rarely order pasta as my main because of the carbs, but this seemed like a time to make an exception, and I ordered tagliatelle accompanied by what was described to me as a venison Bolognese. The pasta was cooked nicely, but the problem for me is that it felt like I was eating pasta and ground meat (venison in ground form, at least in this case, was pretty indistinguishable from ground beef) tossed together. Any sauce that had existed hadn't made it onto the plate, and so the dish felt disconnected and lacking for me--I ended up leaving some of it. I was disappointed and wished I'd gotten the rabbit dish I was considering (but I let the waitress talk me out of it). They also served some bread, along with olives, both of which were tasty (and of course a balsamic/EVOO combo for dipping). The other negative--other than my main course--was the wine. I wanted a white, and my only two choices were either $19 or $20. Pretty pricey for a neighborhood restaurant. I got one, but I regretted it, as dinner ended up running $75 with tip and tax. They were very nice and gave me a little glass of Amaro before I left, but while on balance I'd say the meal was OK, it just wasn't worth the price. read more

First time visiting and WE LOVE THIS PLACE. We looked up Italian restaurants and this one popped up. Perfect dinner spot if you want to stay casual or even dress up. The food was incredible as it comes from Milan. I had the buckwheat pasta and it was to die for. We also got the ravioli appetizer from the happy hour menu and they were phenomenal! Highly recommend! read more

Stumbled upon this place while shopping on Queen West, we felt like Italian and hey look! Stelvio is right here! What timing. I loved pretty much everything about this place: the decor, the service, and especially the food. I've eaten at a LOT of Italian restaurants around the GTA and this place really stands above with the dishes on the menu, they are not like the usual offerings you see around here. We tried the tagliatella with meat sauce, the sausage risotto, and started with the smashed potato appetizer (with onions, green beans, cheese and bacon). Literally every one of these dishes was amazing. My only complaint is that food took a while to come out, I found the seats very cramped and a bit uncomfortable by the end of our meal, and it was a lot louder in there than expected (though I blame this mainly on the loud couple next to us). Overall there's no way i'm not going back here for the amazing food and lovely staff (I love the little patio out front too and want to check it out). Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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I just have to share this so you order it knowing what it is. We ordered the BBQ plate @ $36 + tax + 20% tip = $48. Photos attached. The plate is an appetizer size not dinner size even though it is a secondi, the lemon wedge gives proportion. The chicken tasted the way it looks and there was only one piece. The rib was really one rib because the 2nd piece at the bottom was the fatty cartilage cut from the top piece. The sausage was fine. So one rib, one steamed thigh and one sausage for ~ $50. We did enjoy the risotto tartufo, ossobuco and orecchia but the BBQ plate was not enjoyed. I don't normally do this but I would have appreciated this info before ordering the BBQ plate. read more

Stelvio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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During our very first visit to the city of Toronto, my co-worker and I stumbled across this stylish Italian eatery off of Queen Street West. Stelvio was an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. From their carpaccio to their fresh handmade tagliatelle, everything we tasted was of excellent flavor, quality, and obvious authenticity. The atmosphere itself is very European - the venue is decidedly small, exhibiting an intimate, yet surprisingly comfortable dining environment. The service was also lovely and swift. Apparently, they have another restaurant in Milan, which is of no surprise - both the menu & execution of dishes would make any true Italian proud. A few Italian beers and delicious hand-rolled pasta makes for a great evening out in the 416. read more

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It was nice experience. Nice cozy place with a very friendly staff. North Italian taste - rather unusual for Toronto. Every dish was worth every calorie;) Another plus of this place is nice atmosphere. read more

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Went on a Saturday afternoon and was one of two pairs there which made me sort of second guess but that went away after I tried the gnocchi. Doesn't matter if it's a packed house or you're the only guests if the food holds up. And the food more than holds up. My brunch buddy got the tagliatelle with mushrooms and raved the entire time. Wish there was better bread with something to dip (oils, etc) but that's my only complaint. Portions don't look big but they are quite filling. It ain't cheap though. Well worth it though. read more

Stelvio - The best gnocchi I've ever tasted in my entire life. In a Gorgonzola sauce. HEAVEN PILLOWS. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario