50 Best Italian Restaurants near East York

“lovely atmosphere. food was amazing!! The chef did a wonderful job. Joey, our host was attentive and made us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Food is 11/10, one of the best Italian places in Toronto! All of their pasta is made fresh in-house, the tomato sauce is very fresh and we will definitely come back. Personally, I think it’s better than most of the pasta places in Italy (high recommend the mushroom tagliatelle).“

“The owner John is super fun to deal with and completely delivered on his catering order. My 50th birthday party was a huge success and his food was very much responsible. I will always use Gianni's for my catering needs in the future, and look forward to their new location at St. Clair and O'Connor!“

“I live in the neighborhood and have been a customer for more than 10 years. My grandchildren go here twice a week for their pizza lunch. This Pizza Pizza location always has fantastic pizza and great service — we’ve never had any issues with their products. Highly recommend! 🍕“

“Open after a concert at history on a Sunday night. My friend and I had quality service. Pizza slice was a great price and delicious. Honestly the best post concert pizza I’ve ever had. The employee even made a pizza for a family at 12am before close because the young boy was upset. Good to see that there is still good people in this world.“

“First class from beginning to end. We were lucky to reserve seats at the chef’s bar and see the detail and care that goes in to every dish. Great chat, buzzing atmosphere and fantastic food. A memorable evening ❤️“

“Second time there to having dinner with my husband by Dior’s retreat. Very thankful and grateful“

“We had fabulous service. Our waiter Tim was fantastic. Very attentive and wonderful personality Would highly recommend going there if you are in Toronto“

“I ordered the wedding soup take out. $7.99 but the paper cup they give you is minuscule. Should be at least double the size for the price they charge. What a rip off. Too bad because I like there food overall“

“I dined here this evening and the food was soooo good. I find that the quality between restaurants vary, but this location always hits!! My server, Ana was AMAZING. She was so sweet and her recommendations were great! I'll definitely be back soon!“

“Amazing service and amazing food every single time. H“

“A Friday night outing for a Italian food. With reservations, we were seated quickly and the waiter came quickly to get drinks. Three of us had pasta and one had pizza. The pasta is the real star at this restaurant along with the fresh mozzarella. If you are looking for a filling meal get the spaghetti and meatball (one large meat ball, much bigger than a hamburger patty) or get the Chicken Parmesan with pasta. The desserts are also a good portion, the homemade fried doughnuts or the cheese cake were very good. Service was very friendly and attentive and the price matched the venue: Family friendly, paper napkins, simple cutlery, fun drink menu.“

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“Exceptional food and Service every time .... Heart and Soul goes into each plate 🍴“

“Excellent food and incredible, friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“Tout est vraiment très bon!“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

“Good food and service, nice atmosphere 🍷“

“I had a lovely birthday dinner date here, everything, from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere, was amazing. To start we got the peach bellini slush and strawberry aperol sour, both of which were tasty and refreshing, and did not taste like alcohol. For an appetizer, we shared a plate of fried calamari rings, which was scrumptious. The marinara dipping sauce paired well and the acidity cut the greasiness of the oils. Onto the main dishes, the vodka rigatoni was exceptional, and the portion was quite big! I loved the sauce and the small chunks of meat, although I did find the cheese on top a bit strange. The mushroom pizza also tasted great, however, I would probably recommend getting pasta over pizza here, since that seems to be their niche. For dessert, we ordered a tiramisu, which was exceptional, probably the best tiramisu I've had from a restaurant. NOTE: be careful when scooping the first bite, because we both choked on the cocoa powder, which was very funny. Overall, I absolutely loved my experience dining here, and I would love to come back with my girl friends on a night out, I feel like that would be an ultimate vibe. I also want to come check out their happy hour so I can try some of their drinks for $10.“

“Quite simply - this is truly a great neighbourhood retreat ! Staff are maxing and the owner Sina has a way of making everyone feel like they are a VIP REGULAR !“

“Great food excellent service very attentive even the owner came to our table super friendly and great atmosphere Drew M Albuquerque New Mexico“

“I have been living in Canada for seven years, and during this time, we’ve tried over 100 restaurants. When it comes to service, Padella Italian Eatery truly stands out as the best. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with warmth and genuine hospitality. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service went far beyond our expectations.
We’ll definitely be returning!“

“They had amazing food! Their pasta is absolutely incredible I would definitely eat there again! Service was amazing and it was just an enjoyable time! Their desserts taste amazing as well!“

“Great dinner. Definitely recommended“

“Best vegan food ever! Every time we visit Toronto, we stop for a great evening❤️“

“Went on a Friday night without a reservation. Put my name on a list and got a table for two after about 45 minutes (consistent with what the host said).

Service was great. Didn’t catch the name of our server but he was helpful during ordering, friendly, and the right level of attentive.

We got 4 dishes, and overall the food was excellent and very reasonably priced given the portion sizes.

Giant meatball (5/5) - amazing, sauce was spot on, very generous portion
Pearled couscous (3.5/5) - a bit underdone and one of the mussels tasted off, otherwise flavor was great
Ossobuco: (4.5/5) - creamy and decadent, would order again
Beet salad (4/5): Not a big beet fan but this was still good, would have liked a bit more goat cheese

Atmosphere was nice and lively. Music and general volume was a touch loud, but not impossible to hold a conversation. This would be a fun place to share a meal with a group of 4-6.“

“We selected this restaurant based on its location but not knowing anything about it. We were very happy with our choice and had an amazing evening. The starters we chose were burrata with beets and carpaccio di crevo. Both were very good. We then had linguine con asttice and upon the server's recommendation, lamb. These dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented. What made the night even better was the fantastic service. Marty from Sudbury was amazing! He made solid food and drink recommendations along with engaging in great conversation. After trying a number of restaurants on College St, this one is our favourite. We definitely will be returning!“

“Great food great atmosphere 👏🍷“

“Food is great and reasonably priced ,great drinks and the staff are excellent ,well trained and have a laugh with you .The manager made me a Caesar (cocktail) and converted me …. Will definitely be back“

“Excellent food. and very friendly staff. The mushroom salad, veal marsala, and the short ribs were fantastic. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Ostaria Giula has the most amazing staff our server was Giancarlo he was super amaziOstaria Giulia hang with great recommendations. He was very knowledgeable about all the food and was able to suggest dishes for food allergies. I was so excited to go to our first Michelin star restaurant to celebrate a birthday and an anniversary. I was hoping to be able to meet Rob Rossi but I didn't just meet him, he was aware of our celebration and he took the time to come and great us .....I am a foodie so I was truly star struck. David Minicucci went above and beyond getting us a perfect table and ensuring we had a wonderful celebration. Thank you all at Ostaria Giulia from the chefs to servers and bar tender and the wonderful sommelier who suggested the perfect wine. We had an amazing time that I will remember forever. BRAVO!!!!!“

“came here for my birthday dinner and was absolutely blown away by the hospitality and service! i believe he is the owner but sweetest man alive and really cared for us to have a great experience. food was spectacular and was also very accomodating as one of us had a bunch of food limitations and so they made us a special dish that wasnt on the menu! highly recommend :)“

“From the moment we first walked in, we felt truly welcomed. The staff treat you as if you are friends visiting their home — warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food is always delicious: you can rely on the classics but also discover new dishes every time. We first came here right after arriving in Toronto, and it gave us the rare feeling of being at home in such a big city. Since then, we return several times a month, and every visit has been a positive experience. The atmosphere is cozy, the service outstanding, and the hospitality remarkable. It honestly feels like visiting friends, not just going to a restaurant. A place we highly recommend — definitely worth a visit when in Toronto!“

“We came for the lunch prix fixe and were so satisfied with everything from the food, service, value for money - everything was great!

The food was so yummy and well worth the price! Finally a spot that gives you a good bang for your buck with great service!

All the servers were so attentive, so friendly and made our experience memorable! Shoutout to our server Frank for the amazing service!

Will definitely be back to try the dinner prix fixe!“

“We visited Ciao Ragazzi with friends last night and had the most wonderful experience! The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming, and the service was attentive without being rushed - just perfect for a relaxed evening out.

The food was absolutely outstanding. We shared calamari, grilled octopus, burrata, and arancini - each dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The highlight for us was the freshly baked bread from their pizza oven… warm, fragrant, and honestly unforgettable! You can truly taste the love and authenticity in every bite.

If you’re looking for a place with great food, friendly vibes, and that true Italian feel - this is the spot. We’re already talking about when to go back! 🍷🍽️💛“

“Excellent quality food for a reasonable price. Will be back.“

“EXCELLENT Pizza! Friendly staff, LOVE their bread!! (it is their pizza dough) the Bread alone was worth the trip to the city! Highly recommended!“

“Great food, great service and very reasonably priced. Marko is a wonderful host.“

“Staff are very friendly & welcoming. The owner/chef came out to chat with diners which is always great. Food was delicious & freshly made. The exterior is a bit misleading & could be enhanced with flowers, signage etc. Menu changes in the first of each month. Will definitely return.“

“would highly recommend going there.... Food... Excellent Service... Excellent Atmosphere... Excellent They ALWAYS aim to PLEASE.“

“My bestie and I went to Piano Piano’s Colborne Street location for dinner before a show. The food, atmosphere, and staff were all incredible—but what truly made our experience exceptional was our waiter, Chiloh. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. Absolutely spectacular service!“

“Italian style, charcoal grilled food is good, I will come again next time 😜“

“A friend and I enjoyed lunch on Friday October 17. We had reserved and were seated at one of their window tables. Our server Quinn was friendly and efficient and was able to offer his opinion on main dishes we selected. The portions were more than generous and both of us were provided with take away containers. My friend has decided to book a family birthday here later this month. And I plan to return to Trattoria Di Parma early in November with friends who will be visiting from Calgary. Final comments: Great food, great service and very reasonable prices.“

“My mates and I were on the hunt for the perfect pizza night spot, and il Ponte has become our go-to. Their pizzas have that perfect crispy crust and are topped with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the fact that they offer free delivery within a 5km radius means we can enjoy their amazing pizzas from the comfort of our couch. We've made it a tradition to try a different pizza each week, and each one has been a hit. il Ponte doesn't just serve food; they serve slices of happiness. Can't wait for our next pizza night!“

“I walked past this place with my wife as we hunted for lunch. After a couple blocks we both noted seeing a place we were interested in. It turned oit to be TO.

Glad we made the choice to turn around. I had the chicken sandwich and my wife the club. The chicken on both was very good and the service fantastic as well. The salad we got with the sandwiches were fresh and relish.

Highly recommended. I'd happily go back during my next visit to Toronto.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. I Absolutely love this place.“

“Thank you, Chef Piotr Przykaza and your wife for phenomenal dinner and Tristian for an amazing service 😊🍷 Very highly recommend it 👍“

“Fast pizza with delicious crust. And a really nice staff member named Kashmir. I have lunch for 3 days this week - the pizza I chose is the Danforth (Greek). You gotta eat here!“