Came here for a work holiday dinner. Food was amazing, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was very inviting. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sheryll agraviador
It was my first time dining at Carisma last Friday, and the experience truly transported me to Italy. This family-owned restaurant serves delicious, authentic food, and their homemade bread is incredibly fresh and aromatic. Carisma is a great spot for gatherings with friends or family, especially larger groups. Like many authentic Italian restaurants, it can get a bit lively and noisy, so I wouldn’t recommend it for a first date—you might find it hard to hear each other. But if you’re there for the food and atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed. The service is excellent, and the staff is very knowledgeable. If you’re unsure what to order, just ask—they’ll guide you well. I’ll definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad St. Pierre
We loved our dinner at Carisma. We were running late for a show and they accommodated our entire meal within 30 minutes as we had requested a faster experience and shared our timeline with them. We definitely will be coming back to eat here again for the full ambience. Even in a short amount of time our food was incredible and our waiter provided excellent service. 100% we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anthony crescenzi
Carisma has charisma! It is an extraordinary restaurant, with thoughtful versions of dishes that may be familiar to those who are fond of Italian menus, like I am. I travel to Italy often and in my latest trip to Carisma It was just four days ahead of a trip to Florence. It is the perfect sendoff
Example, as you will see in the photos, I chose a salad with mushrooms and goat cheese both were served warm, which made it the perfect appetizer ahead of a hot meal
I then chose a veal ravioli, and though I was expecting a number of large ravioli, I was served ravioli in small size – – though abundant and hearty. The bite-size pieces wre perfect for scooping up the deliciously prepared sauce.
Knowing the deliciousness of the menu, I went for a second course, an oven roasted range, free chicken. It wasn’t the typical type, split into and flattened, served piping hot as meat should be and crispy as one would hope. It was as much as I would expect for the alluring dish.
As you can see with the photo of the apple strudel, it is hearty, but not overbearing, and an indescribable tastes the edge to the ice cream.
Perhaps best of all is the staff. So friendly and inviting and helpful in every way. They are a pleasure to dine with. They are what give Carisma charisma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine
Great food, attentive service. Nice atmosphere. Very comfortable and enjoyable experience. Priced according to the location. Not cheap, but good value
Sally
We went for a quick business lunch. Got there way too early (before opening hours) but they kindly let us in. Dishes are delicious as always. The servers are friendly and we are in-and-out in no time. As it is a bit off the Bay corridor, it's quieter and people going there are normally regulars. A hidden gem in financial district.
Ryan
Carisma delivers one of the most consistently impressive dining experiences in Toronto. From the moment you step in, there's a sense of genuine hospitality—warm, attentive, and effortless in a way only a truly seasoned restaurant can achieve. The menu is classic Italian elevated with real intention: beautifully balanced flavours, pastas cooked with precision, and dishes that show both restraint and confidence. What stood out most was the feeling that nothing was rushed and nothing was overlooked. The service team knows their craft, the wine list is curated with care, and the pacing allows you to actually enjoy each course the way it's meant to be experienced. I left grateful—not just for a great meal, but for the kind of hospitality that reminds you why restaurants matter. Carisma doesn't rely on flash; it relies on skill, heart, and consistency. A standout.
Katherine
The food and service was truly delicious. I would highly recommend the restaurant. Know that its $$$$, but worth it if it's a special event. We especially enjoyed the truffle pasta, boar ragu and calamari.
Allan
Outstanding food. Only surpassed by the atmosphere. Mr and Mrs Pagliardi are so warm and welcoming. They make you feel like you are sitting down for a meal in Italy. In fact I just returned from Italy and I have to say the pasta I ate as an appetizer at Carisma last night was better than the pasta I ate in Italy. Recommended in the highest of terms.
Miriam
Terrific restaurant. Lovely staff. Food is delicious. Very warm and friendly service. Fair prices.
The service is outstanding all the recomendations were on point and the Veal specials was one of the best dishes Ive had in a long time.
Rueben
What an outstanding evening we had at Carisma! The food was excellent and the service was second to none. Friendly, attentive and respectful. We enjoyed how well the staff were familiar with so many of the diners as it was clear this is a neighborhood favorite. We highly recommend.
Marc
Amazing service as always and I mean always go above and beyond. Thank you for another great night Carisma team!
Robert
Our server was amazing. We took his recommendation for wine, and for our meal. Great food. Great service. Great evening.
Brenda
Fantastic service and food. The scallop and calamari appetizers were excellent. Our party of four each had a different pasta dish and everyone gave theirs a ten out of ten. The cheesecake was fabulous. Our server made great recommendations and was incredibly good at taking care of us.
Came here for a work holiday dinner. Food was amazing, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was very inviting. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my first time dining at Carisma last Friday, and the experience truly transported me to Italy. This family-owned restaurant serves delicious, authentic food, and their homemade bread is incredibly fresh and aromatic.
Carisma is a great spot for gatherings with friends or family, especially larger groups. Like many authentic Italian restaurants, it can get a bit lively and noisy, so I wouldn’t recommend it for a first date—you might find it hard to hear each other. But if you’re there for the food and atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed.
The service is excellent, and the staff is very knowledgeable. If you’re unsure what to order, just ask—they’ll guide you well. I’ll definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved our dinner at Carisma. We were running late for a show and they accommodated our entire meal within 30 minutes as we had requested a faster experience and shared our timeline with them. We definitely will
be coming back to eat here again for the full ambience. Even in a short amount of time our food was incredible and our waiter provided excellent service. 100% we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carisma has charisma! It is an extraordinary restaurant, with thoughtful versions of dishes that may be familiar to those who are fond of Italian menus, like I am. I travel to Italy often and in my latest trip to Carisma It was just four days ahead of a trip to Florence. It is the perfect sendoff
Example, as you will see in the photos, I chose a salad with mushrooms and goat cheese both were served warm, which made it the perfect appetizer ahead of a hot meal
I then chose a veal ravioli, and though I was expecting a number of large ravioli, I was served ravioli in small size – – though abundant and hearty. The bite-size pieces wre perfect for scooping up the deliciously prepared sauce.
Knowing the deliciousness of the menu, I went for a second course, an oven roasted range, free chicken. It wasn’t the typical type, split into and flattened, served piping hot as meat should be and crispy as one would hope. It was as much as I would expect for the alluring dish.
As you can see with the photo of the apple strudel, it is hearty, but not overbearing, and an indescribable tastes the edge to the ice cream.
Perhaps best of all is the staff. So friendly and inviting and helpful in every way. They are a pleasure to dine with. They are what give Carisma charisma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, attentive service. Nice atmosphere. Very comfortable and enjoyable experience. Priced according to the location. Not cheap, but good value
We went for a quick business lunch. Got there way too early (before opening hours) but they kindly let us in. Dishes are delicious as always. The servers are friendly and we are in-and-out in no time. As it is a bit off the Bay corridor, it's quieter and people going there are normally regulars. A hidden gem in financial district.
Carisma delivers one of the most consistently impressive dining experiences in Toronto. From the moment you step in, there's a sense of genuine hospitality—warm, attentive, and effortless in a way only a truly seasoned restaurant can achieve. The menu is classic Italian elevated with real intention: beautifully balanced flavours, pastas cooked with precision, and dishes that show both restraint and confidence. What stood out most was the feeling that nothing was rushed and nothing was overlooked. The service team knows their craft, the wine list is curated with care, and the pacing allows you to actually enjoy each course the way it's meant to be experienced. I left grateful—not just for a great meal, but for the kind of hospitality that reminds you why restaurants matter. Carisma doesn't rely on flash; it relies on skill, heart, and consistency. A standout.
The food and service was truly delicious. I would highly recommend the restaurant. Know that its $$$$, but worth it if it's a special event. We especially enjoyed the truffle pasta, boar ragu and calamari.
Outstanding food. Only surpassed by the atmosphere. Mr and Mrs Pagliardi are so warm and welcoming. They make you feel like you are sitting down for a meal in Italy. In fact I just returned from Italy and I have to say the pasta I ate as an appetizer at Carisma last night was better than the pasta I ate in Italy. Recommended in the highest of terms.
Terrific restaurant. Lovely staff. Food is delicious. Very warm and friendly service. Fair prices.
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The service is outstanding all the recomendations were on point and the Veal specials was one of the best dishes Ive had in a long time.
What an outstanding evening we had at Carisma! The food was excellent and the service was second to none. Friendly, attentive and respectful. We enjoyed how well the staff were familiar with so many of the diners as it was clear this is a neighborhood favorite. We highly recommend.
Amazing service as always and I mean always go above and beyond. Thank you for another great night Carisma team!
Our server was amazing. We took his recommendation for wine, and for our meal. Great food. Great service. Great evening.
Fantastic service and food. The scallop and calamari appetizers were excellent. Our party of four each had a different pasta dish and everyone gave theirs a ten out of ten. The cheesecake was fabulous. Our server made great recommendations and was incredibly good at taking care of us.
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