Nodo Hillcrest

794 St Clair Ave W, Toronto
(647) 748-1559

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Pappardelle Ragu D'Anatra
Caramel Bread Pudding
Blackened Brussels
Spiducci D'Agnello
Arancini Siciliani
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Burrata E Piselli
Crispy Rice Balls
Carbonara Pasta
Grilled Octopus

Menu

Featured items
Caesar Leo
Crisp romaine, double-smoked bacon, grated grana, corn, garlic-ciabatta croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Gnocchi // 'New School'
Homemade, pan-seared potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, corn, truffle-garlic 'crema', Parmigiano, tri-colour peppers
Cavolo, Cavoletti e Lenticchie
Chopped black kale & brussel ‘slaw', toasted almond, dried cranberry, apple & pear, crispy lentil, maple-pommery vinaigrette
Rigatoni // Bolognese
Slow-cooked veal / pork / beef ragu with reggiano.
Panzanella
Assorted roma and cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shallot, 'pane vecchio, white balsamic, finished with fresh burrata 'stracciatella'
Rigatoni // Trinacria
Garlic-blitzed cherry tomato and zucchini, basil, smoked mozzarella, arugula, shaved ricotta salata
Garganelli // Cavolfiore Gratinato
Grana-padano-fontina-breadcrumb-crusted cauliflower 'cremoso', green peas, fresh italian parsley
Orecchiette // Rapini e Salsiccia
Homemade Italian sausage, garlic rapini, chilies, mascarpone
Regina
Fior di latte, San Marzano D.O.P tomato sauce, basil, and olive oil
Calamari Fritto
Crispy dry-rub calamari fritto, 'quattro stagioni' sauce
L' Americana
Fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper, tomato sauce
Polpettine
Handmade veal / pork / beef meatballs, san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', grilled focaccia (x4 meatballs) (**made with breadcrumb and cheese)
Burrata e Piselli
Fresh, creamy, local burrata, sweet peas, torn basil, shallot, honey-lemon vinaigrette, 'croccante di pane'
Madunnio
Pulled burrata, Italian sausage, rapini, 'peperoncino nodino' (with light mozzarella)
Borgoricco
Pulled fresh burrata, slivered marinated zucchini, cherry tomato, torn basil, olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Caura
Fresh mozzarella, hot soppressata, onion, black olive, 'peperoncino nodino', tomato sauce
Gustosa
Fior di latte, roasted crushed garlic, basil, 'pomodoro cotto', Pecorino Romano
Quattro Stelle
Fresh mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, black olive, prosciutto cotto, tomato sauce
Tonnarelli // NODO 'Spaghetti & Meatballs'
Homemade san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', baby meatballs, torn basil, extra virgin oliv Homemade san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', baby meatballs, torn basil, extra virgin olive oil (**meatballs made with breadcrumb and cheese)e oil

Alcoholic Beverages
BIRRA MORETTI, 355mL beer (4.6%25 ABV)
Pale Lager : Udine, Italia. Produced in the same traditional method since 1859; blended hops: smooth, well-balanced, delicately malty flavour, golden crisp with a pleasant aftertaste.
2021 TAVERNELLO Sangiovese Cabernet ‘Rubicone'IGT, 750ml(13%25 ABV)
Sangiovese / Cabernet : Forli, Emilia-Romagna, Italia. Medium-bodied; dark fruit & bright cherry with hints of vanilla & oak; mild tannis with decent acidity; fresh and easy drinking.
2021 TAVERNELLO Pinot Grigio DOC , 750ml(12%25 ABV)
Pinot Grigio: Forli, Emilia-Romagna, Italia. Straw yellow; light-bodied and dry, with a nice floral nose; white peaches and grapefruit; very easy drinking, refreshingly crisp finish.

Assaggini
Arancini Siciliani
Crispy rice balls filled with mozzarella, peas, and 'ragu di carne (veal / pork / beef) (x2 rice balls per order)
Polpettine
Handmade veal / pork / beef meatballs, san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', grilled focaccia (x4 meatballs) (**made with breadcrumb and cheese)
** Fresh Homemade Foccacia **
Olive oil, maldon salt
Olive Calde
Assorted, warm marinated olives, citrus, oregano (no bread included)
Spiducci D'Agnello
Fresh Ontario lamb skewers with 'gremolata' (x5 skewers per order)

Insalate
Caesar Leo
Crisp romaine, double-smoked bacon, grated grana, corn, garlic-ciabatta croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Cavolo, Cavoletti e Lenticchie
Chopped black kale & brussel ‘slaw', toasted almond, dried cranberry, apple & pear, crispy lentil, maple-pommery vinaigrette
Panzanella
Assorted roma and cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shallot, 'pane vecchio, white balsamic, finished with fresh burrata 'stracciatella'
** Fresh Homemade Foccacia **
Olive oil, maldon salt
Rucola e Pera
Arugula, pear, toasted walnuts, D.O.P. gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano, poppy seed vinaigrette

Antipasti
** Fresh Homemade Foccacia **
Olive oil, maldon salt
Calamari Fritto
Crispy dry-rub calamari fritto, 'quattro stagioni' sauce
Burrata e Piselli
Fresh, creamy, local burrata, sweet peas, torn basil, shallot, honey-lemon vinaigrette, 'croccante di pane'
Polipo e Patate
Char-grilled Moroccan octopus, crispy new potato, 'salsa verde', taggiasca olive, caper, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Bruschettone
Fresh tomato bruschetta pizza, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, and olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Carpaccio di Manzo
AAA Canadian beef tenderloin carpaccio, 'bagna cauda', lemon, capers, olive oil
Cavolfiore Fritto
Fried cauliflower wedge, salsa di pomodoro alla sorrentina, crema di burrata, purea di basilico, croccante, lemon zest, parsley

Pasta
Garganelli // Cavolfiore Gratinato
Grana-padano-fontina-breadcrumb-crusted cauliflower 'cremoso', green peas, fresh italian parsley
Gnocchi // 'New School'
Homemade, pan-seared potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, corn, truffle-garlic 'crema', Parmigiano, tri-colour peppers
Rigatoni // Bolognese
Slow-cooked veal / pork / beef ragu with reggiano.
Orecchiette // Rapini e Salsiccia
Homemade Italian sausage, garlic rapini, chilies, mascarpone
Tonnarelli // NODO 'Spaghetti & Meatballs'
Homemade san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', baby meatballs, torn basil, extra virgin oliv Homemade san marzano D.O.P. tomato ‘sugo', baby meatballs, torn basil, extra virgin olive oil (**meatballs made with breadcrumb and cheese)e oil
Pappardelle // Ragu D'Anatra
Slow-roast seven spice 'rougie lake' duck ragu, Reggiano, crispy sage
Rigatoni // Trinacria
Garlic-blitzed cherry tomato and zucchini, basil, smoked mozzarella, arugula, shaved ricotta salata
** Fresh Homemade Foccacia **
Olive oil, maldon salt
Linguine // Adriatico
Prawn, mussel, clam, extra virgin olive oil, roasted crushed garlic, basil, 'pomodoro cotto'
Pappardelle // ai Funghi
Rich wild mushroom ragù, parmigiano reggiano
Gnocchi // al Pomodoro
Homemade potato gnocchi, San Marzano tomato sugo
Ravioli // Pesto Trapanese
Mascarpone & parmigiano stuffed ravioli, taggiasca olive, toasted slivered almonds, shaved parmigiano reggiano
Mafalde // Ragu Bianco
House-made mafalde, ragu bianco 'veal ragu', parmigiano reggiano

Pizza
Caura
Fresh mozzarella, hot soppressata, onion, black olive, 'peperoncino nodino', tomato sauce
Gustosa
Fior di latte, roasted crushed garlic, basil, 'pomodoro cotto', Pecorino Romano
Borgoricco
Pulled fresh burrata, slivered marinated zucchini, cherry tomato, torn basil, olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Quattro Stelle
Fresh mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, black olive, prosciutto cotto, tomato sauce
Regina
Fior di latte, San Marzano D.O.P tomato sauce, basil, and olive oil
Madunnio
Pulled burrata, Italian sausage, rapini, 'peperoncino nodino' (with light mozzarella)
Burratina
Pulled burrata, san marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, torn basil, olive oil
Barrua
Gorgonzola, pear, walnut, and honey (with light mozzarella)
Avezzano
Fior di latte, smashed potato, ground sausage, rosemary (with light mozzarella)
Milazzo
Fresh mozzarella, mascarpone, shaved cantaloupe, prosciutto crudo, torn basil
Oltraggioso
Fresh mozzarella with light tomato sauce, prosciutto cotto, spiced and scorched pineapple, basil, green chili oil, tomato sauce (with light mozzarella)
Monterotondo
Creamy gorgonzola, speck, shaved almond, roasted garlic, truffle oil (with light mozzarella)
Ruliano
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, mushroom, tomato sauce
Zocco
Four cheese - fior di latte, scamorza, fontina, creamy Gorgonzola, sauteed mushroom, tiro di 'pomodoro cotto'
Ca' Dominin
Pancetta, corn, wild mushroom, truffle oil, roast garlic 'crema' (with light mozzarella)
Tesis
White anchovy, black olive, onion, caper, oregano, tomato sauce
L' Americana
Fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper, tomato sauce
Calzone // Etna
Parmigiano-crusted, smoked mozzarella, spicy nduja, pepperoni, red onion, with tomato sauce
Calzone // Delia
Goat cheese, eggplant, roasted red pepper, pesto, olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Calzone // Batar
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, black olives, mushroom, with tomato sauce
Poggionino
Goat cheese, sun-dried tomato, artichoke, fresh arugula, tomato sauce

Secondi
Poultry // Pollo al Mattone
Pan-roasted half chicken, sauteed brussels, garlic rapini, roasted potato, pan 'jus'
Fish // Arctic Char
Pan-seared arctic char, butternut squash puree, red beets, roasted cauliflower, radish, lemon vinaigrette, micro greens
Beef // Braised Beef Short Rib
Slow cooked, deboned short rib, parmigiano reggiano potato puree, sauteed green beans, 'sugo'

Contorni
Blackened Brussels
Fried, maple-cider vinaigrette
Sauteed Rapini
Garlic, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil
Friggitelli Peppers
Charred, sicilian-spiced peppers, lemon zest
Insalatina di Barbabietole
Red beets, crumbled goat cheese, pistachio, honey-balsamic dressing

Dolci
Tiramisu Tradizionale
Classic Italian tiramisu made with fresh mascarpone
Budino di Pane Caramellato
Sticky, caramel bread pudding
Ricotta Cheesecake
Amarena cherry syrup
Torta Cioccolato
Flourless dark chocolate & espresso torta, toasted shaved almond, sea salt

Beverages
Soft Drinks
Homemade, sweetened fresh ricotta 'crema' on soft, fried beignet, garnished with pistachio, and candied maraschino cherry (2 per order).
San Pellegrino

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Recent Reviews

This has become our new favorite resto. The staff are exceptional. We've never had a meal that wasn't outstanding. The specials are always worth trying, most recently the kale and white bean soup. The pizzas are crispy and delish (we like the Caura - spicy goodness). The octopus is plentiful and best in the city. Pastas are huge and tasty. You can't go wrong. And the Lombardo martini (vodka) and espresso martini are yummy. The bartender is so friendly and charming...
December 2025
Two big faux-pas from my perspective. 1. The waitress was on automatic pilot; no idea what her name was, took us to our table, came back for the order; dissapeared until food was finished and asked us if we wanted to order desserts; took the order, dissapeared until it was time to pay. 2. Biggest issue was that we put our appetizer's fork/knife on the plate's when finished; waitress put them back on the table to be re-used for main course. How much does it really cost...
December 2025
Went on a Saturday night with my friend to try this place out. The atmosphere is warm and cozy with real family-style vibes, though it can get a bit loud during peak hours. Service was solid throughout our visit.

The pasta dishes were excellent — especially the mushroom gnocchi, which was the standout of the night. The calzone was also very good and a generous size. If anything, the portion sizes could be slightly bigger considering the prices, but it wasn’t...
November 2025

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Nodo Hillcrest

794 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6
(647) 748-1559