50 Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto

“Met all my expectations, great selection of delicious foods to choose from.“

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“What a charming and cozy spot. Each dish is beautifully designed. We had a pizza that was light and crispy and the salsicchia and gnocchi were unbelievable. The open kitchen really adds to the environment as well, it is fun to see and hear everything that goes on that is usually behind the scenes.“

“Great pasta we got takeout but you can choose to wait for a table but we were able to walk home and enjoy the pasta at home. Burrata was exceptional and the pasta was incredible seasoned well and fresh pasta cooked to perfection. Definitely worth the lineup and it was quick service once we ordered. Definitely check their instagram for the daily menu and keep up to date on everything for this place!“

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

“One detail they could improve on - the line that forms at the reception desk is a bit of a cluster when arriving. It’s mixed with patrons with and without reservations and no one really knows if they should be waiting in the line or just push up to the desk. A line for those with reservations and a line for those without would help with the confusion.
Once seated, (the most important part) the ambiance, the service and the food were fantastic. I’ll be back for sure.“

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

“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!!!!!“

“Went out for date night with my girlfriend here for the first time !

Really enjoyed my experience ??

Our server was great as well as Rowan who made sure our drinks and food was to our liking.

We order appetizers and 2 main course pastas and we will be returning again.

Get the house lager but beware they go down quick ??“

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

“Great cuisine. Great bar and superb service“

“This location knows hospitality. As soon as I entered the venue I was greeted by a kind hostess, assisted and served with polite & friendly staff as I waited for access to the bottom floor. We held an event at the Carousel Bar and the entire crew at Piano Piano were amazing.  Specifically, Victoria our Event Manager, Jill who led the team for the night, Chiloh, Colin, Roux Roux, Richard & Jeffer. This team is dynamic and had a synergy that I haven't experienced in years!! From menu assistance, detailed billing, 'on the fly' requests the night of, room set up, temperature control, cleanliness and attentiveness, even Chi helping me with my bags at the end of the night!! I worked closely with everyone to ensure the Senior Executives and clients were happy, they are beyond impressed and so am I.  Thank you to all for everything, you are remarkable at what you do.  BRAVO! We will definitely be back!!!“

“We always have such a wonderful experience at Campo! The staff is super friendly and helpful with the menu. The food is consistently delicious, Carlos and the kitchen staff are definitely putting love on each and every plate. The interior is super cute, so warm and welcoming. We highly recommend Campo.

See you again soon!

Dani and Jeff
@itsdaniandjeff“

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

“Amazing Italian Cuisine Great Ambience Wonderful Service Loved it“

“What an unreal experience at a Michelin star restaurant – truly culinary art at its finest. This was everything fine dining should be about: impeccable service, an elegant atmosphere, and unforgettable food. Our waiter, Naz, was outstanding and made my wife’s birthday feel extra special. The best part? They catered perfectly to our halal dietary preferences, which was a huge plus. The menu was beautifully curated, and my personal favorites were the wagyu beef and the egg dish. And I can’t forget to mention the bread – so fresh, paired with their incredible butter and olive oil. Just an amazing night all around. Thanks for making the bday experience unforgettable!“

“My husband and I dined here for our 33rd anniversary; it's in our neighbourhood and we've been wanting to try it. Delicious main courses, and everything was beautifully presented. We were disappointed by the dessert (carrot cake) but enjoyed the overall dining experience, would visit again.“

“okay so i love this place for its food. some of the best pizza in the city in my opinion. but the service here is lacking a lot of the time. they never pick up their phone and i’ve tried to contact them many different days of the week at many different times and it’s always the same. I use this place for takeout 90% of the time and they don’t seem like they are set up for takeout purposes for how often it ends up being a hassle.“

“Amazing dinner and cocktails, staff is very attentive. The pizza was cooked to perfection!“

“Great dog friendly patio. Great food.“

“We had a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch here today. The food, service and atmosphere were all great!“

“Really good pizza, appetizers yummy too“

“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 have been coming to scaddabush a lot lately because their avocado bruschetta bread is amazing. although my advice is don’t come around 10pm. i get its the end of the night and everyone that works wants to go home.. but please keep in mind people are paying for your food and service. my pasta noodles were chewy and undercooked causing me to not eat my meal. after a good $100 spent, i wasn’t satisfied.
as well as my avocado bruschetta had huge chunks of garlic on it, which i never got before.
other than that, food is good. just go earlier in the day.“

“So pleased with our dining experience Constantine Toronto. The Restaurant manager Rudra went out of her way to ensure we had an amazing dining experience. Stephen and Emma who served us for dinner and brunch were professional and fun all at the same time. The chefs are truly talented and it showed throughout the flavours of our meal choices. Cocktails from David and Ashley in the cocktail bar were also elevated and unique. I would highly recommend this Restaurant and look forward to our return Micheal and Shawn Cheers“

“Tout est vraiment très bon!“

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

“Food and service was amazing“

“Great food! Great drinks! Cheers“

“In this photo, you’ll see Linguini Mare and a cup of cappucino! Our server was Alessandro (hope I spelt his name right), an absolute gem of a human. Incredibly attentive and very very personable! Alessandro created such a wonderful experience, he made all of us feel so welcome and comfortable! We came to celebrate a birthday with the family and everyone enjoyed their meal and most of all the service. BONUS they have their own in house sauce that adds a nice kick if you’re a fan of spicy flare ?Will definitely return to try other items on their menu!“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

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

“Best restaurant in the city. I've only been here twice but it's always been amazing. If I could make more money, I'd eat here every day. This place is only semi expensive because they do it right. The steak(bistecca) could be a little bigger. Staff is super charming and sweet. I want to marry the hostess.

Vegetarian options: They got vegetarian options

Dietary restrictions: They got vegan stuff

Parking: It's Leslieville so you can find side parking depending on the day. May park a little further if you want free

Kid-friendliness: Not recommended for kids younger than 10

Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessibility“

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

“The salads we had were good. Pinsa was delicious. The place is nice with a patio. We both realized after that we felt disappointed by the service. A couple employees/owner walked past us as we stood at the door. A minute or two later someone greeted us. Then after paying and tipping quite well the sever didn’t say thank you. Seems small stuff but it’s not inexpensive to go for dinner these days and the small stuff matters more…to us.“

“Went for dinner with our friends. Excellent food, service and overall atmosphere. The owner Anita, checked in with each table to ensure they were good just like home! Our server Marty was so great and funny, what a personal touch from both him and Anita! Definitely will be back! ???❤️“

“Great dinner. Definitely recommended“

“We had our work Christmas lunch at the union location. Party of 11. Food was delicious and the staff were wonderful too. Highly recommend!“

“I recently visited this Italian restaurant with a friend for dinner, and I was thoroughly impressed. The portion sizes were generous, the service was excellent, and the highlight of the meal was, without a doubt, the crème brûlée. Made in-house, it was absolutely amazing—easily the best I’ve had in a while!

Everything I tried on the menu was delicious, and the staff went above and beyond by modifying a dish I requested—it turned out perfectly.

If you’re in the neighborhood and craving Italian food, I highly recommend checking this place out. I’m already looking forward to my next visit, especially for that incredible crème brûlée!“

“This place is such a hidden gem, truly. Look at the [expensive] prices as a means to pay for the freshest and most quality ingredients, the delectable flavours, and the unwaveringly attentive service. If I could eat this every night I would; we live in the neighbourhood and Gio has become a highlight to see and chat with. His team seems small but mighty and his food is nothing short of impressive. It is the closest we have found to authentic after travelling through parts of Italy a while back. Bravo to this whole team and Gio for his ultimate charisma and dining experience!“

“I have been hoping to find a place that has good Caesar salad and I am glad I spotted T.O Dickens. I ordered the Traditional Caesar Clutter with chicken, Apple Crumble Pie (slice) and a Sprite (pop). It's an odd combo but they are add on to a meal. The salad is eighteen dollars so pricey but, honestly I couldn't stop eating it. I am not a big salad person so every now and then I just want it and I was glad that it tasted so good! I was so annoyed when my mother wanted some, lol as I really felt I had it under control. I would recommend others to try it as well. I plan to make another order to confirm it's still good. The Apple Crumble slice was good and a great size. I have not had an Apple Crumble before so I did not expect to enjoy it. I had some vanilla ice Cream at home so with my Ice Cream it was a treat. I heated it up in the oven and some parts got crispy which to me enhances the flavor and texture which was all well for me. I have not had a meal here but if the Caesar Clutter is great then the food should be in the same ball park I hope. I will definitely order again.“

“Buono is an unobtrusive presence on Bayview Avenue, but when you walk in you discover a beautiful and comfortable dining space and absolutely stellar food. The wise and kind servers are professional and deliver excellent service. The food is timely, gorgeously plated, and bursting with flavor. They can accommodate vegan and gluten free diets and other dietary sensitivities or allergies if needed. Grateful to have found this Leaside treasure!

Dietary restrictions: They have corn-based gluten-free pasta“

“Great food, wonderful staff…, took the weird right out of eating alone! If anyone is staying at the downtown Toronto Holiday Inn Express it’s just about across the streets“

“This was always one of my favourite restaurants in the city, and returning after having been away for several years I’m thrilled to say it’s just as good as ever. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting, the staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is wonderful. I did an apple brandy espresso martini at the bar while they prepared my takeout order (carbonara style mac and cheese from the pasta specials menu, and the peanut butter panna cotta), and everything I ordered was delicious. The panna cotta was perfectly set with a strong creamy peanut butter flavour, and the carbonara was well seasoned and given satisfying pops of salt from the pancetta (which was itself very well cooked). As for the cocktail, it was strong but well balanced, and the apple harmonized with the espresso in ways I wouldn’t have expected.“

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

“I've been waiting for a shop like this to come to our neighbourhood! Fantastic spot; the roast chicken was delicious and we devoured the frozen focaccia which we devoured at home. The shelves are stocked with scrumptious treats and convenient meals, either from the hot table or in the frozen section. Cheeses, meats, wines, pastas - you name it! Come on by and have a look, you'll be thrilled that you did.“

“A bit disappointed with the pricey wine list. Service charge of twenty percent was added to the bill. We were only 7 people for dinner. Food was good...not exceptional. small intimate dining room. lively outdoor patio“

“Excellent food and service .. beautiful. atmosphere“

“Great looking spot. Service was on point. Amazing food. Thanks Jen ( the bartender) for looking after us. we will be back .“

“This restaurant is a Roncy must! Great local spot, warm inviting atmosphere, excellent cocktails and wine selection. The staff make you feel so welcome, and provide excellent knowledge of the menu, and service. The chef Dave really takes pride in his food, and every dish is delicious! He also changes the menu at the beginning of each month, so you’re always in for a delicious surprise when you visit!“