Wonderful overall experience. Delicious food and attentive and helpful service. Highly recommended.
Meredith
A wonderful meal and a great location for a business lunch. The service is top notch and the food is outstanding! 10 /10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
Alex K
Overall great experience. They only accept walk-in, so I had to wait a few minutes, but the rotation was pretty fast, so I didn't end up waiting too long.
The service was very quick. Staff were nice and regularly checked on our table.
As for the food, it was great. However, I found the beef a bit tough. Other than that, the food was cooked well, and the flavor was there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Woolim Sim (Tess)
The homemade bread, nduja pizza, and mushroom pasta were all very delicious. The olive oil and balsamic oil smell good when eating the bread, and both the sourdough and focaccia were fresh and delicious. I ate the pizza after it was recommended, and the slightly spicy flavor went well with the mushroom pasta, and the bread itself. Perhaps because they are good at making it, the dough is delicious, and the pasta was so delicious that you could practically scrape up all the sauce from the bowl. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good. If anyone comes to Toronto, this is a store I definitely want to go to. I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anirudh Kumar
We visited Trattoria on a busy Friday night as a group of five, and from the moment we arrived, the staff’s hospitality made us feel right at home. They were incredibly accommodating with our stroller, going above and beyond to make our experience seamless—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. It’s this level of service that makes us eager to return!
For appetizers, we ordered the Burrata and Octopus. Both were fresh and flavorful, though we felt the octopus’s pairing with olive paste and sauces could use a bit more harmony. For mains, we tried the Risotto, Bolognese, and Lasagna. Each dish was rich and well-prepared, though the lasagna was slightly overcooked. The highlight of the evening, however, was dessert! Their homemade tiramisu and chocolate cake were simply fantastic—fresh, decadent, and absolute must-tries.
We look forward to our next visit, perhaps for an evening coffee and dessert to soak in the cozy atmosphere once again. Trattoria delivered on great food and excellent service, leaving us with a delightful dining experience worth revisiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin Lasenby
We really enjoyed Trattoria Nervosa and that they don't take reservations is actually a plus, we had 15 min to wander Yorkville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Al Forno, Risotto Nervosa
Tasmine Fraser
Great pizza and pasta, very friendly staff and attentive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laya Guilbert
The food is good, but the main floor is very noisy, even at 3 PM.
Vegetarian options: Not a lot of vegetarian pizzas
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jag Gill
I went here for dinner with a friend and we were able to get a table with no reservations rather quickly on a Saturday night. The interior is an old heritage home style. The clientele was mixed ages&races but everyone was dressed nice. The food+drink were very good...the tables are a bit small so it forced us to order less. I'd return to this establishment again .
Vegetarian options: I know they had vegetarian options....I just don't recall what they were. But you can customize a veg pizza style and pasta.
Kid-friendliness: It might be ....but why would you want to bring a kid to such a nice adult environment.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's a heritage building so I don't think it's entirely accessible but the patio is for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Fenech
Food was good, portioned well. Lasagna lacked sauce and served warm not hot. Very busy so service suffered and noisy so difficult so carry on conversation with guests on other side of table.
Had a good time at Trattoria Nervosa! We were a party of four and had to wait around an hour to be seated - they have a lot of tables for two but not too many for 4 so the wait was longer.
Once we sat down, we felt extremely rushed. Server took our order right away. We got our main dishes at the same time as our appetizers… we also got both the main dishes and appetizers before our drinks… sure, thank you for being fast, but at the same time, I think that was wayyyy to fast… at least give us time to eat the appetizers before serving us our mains.
We sent back the mains because that was unacceptable, then we waited a bit for them to remake our food. The restaurant was really busy, but the server never asked us if we wanted any more drinks or more water…
The food however, was excellent! Pastas were all a 10/10. The home made bread appetizer isn’t the best, pretty much just tastes like cold bread from the store. It didn’t seem fresh or hot to us.
Vegetarian options: Lots of options
Parking: Parking on the street potentially, if not, parking in one of be many lots on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. Lots of stairs to enter the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
Melanie Vinette
The ambiance of this trattoria is perfect. The dim lighting and cozy feel makes the experience that much more authentic.
Matteo’s service was stellar, he came by a few times to check on us, refilled wine promptly and was so kind. We stopped in here on a whim while walking and had quite easily one of the best meals we’ve ever had. With every bite my husband and I looked at each other in awe. Highly, highly recommend.
Parking: Parking is available right across the street in an underground parking garage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mafalde Ai Funghi, Risotto Nervosa
Lucie
The food was outstanding, especially the Calabrese pizza, which had perfect seasoning and portions. However, the service was disappointing. When we arrived, the manager was friendly, but the hostess was rude, telling us to wait with a finger in our faces. We understood they didn’t take reservations, so we agreed to wait 30 minutes. After giving our info, I received both confirmation messages at once, and we arrived 10 minutes later. The waitress claimed we were 4 minutes late and gave our table away, blaming us for the confusion despite showing her the message timeline. She was unhelpful, while the manager stepped in and promised to find us a table in 5 minutes. It’s frustrating that a system error led to such poor treatment, so if you’re told to wait, stay close or risk losing your table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Hailey Appel
Our visit to trattoria Nervosa was delicious but a long wait and poor service did dampen the overall experience.
Unfortunately the restaurant does not take reservations, so we arrived at 6 pm to put our name down for a table for 4 and were told it would be an hour wait. They do not let you wait inside the restaurant so we spent most of that time outside in the cold.
Once inside, we were seated in a cozy spot by the window. The atmosphere was nice but some points were lost for the QR code menu - personally, I prefer a physical one.
Our server took his time to come to our table, and did not check in after bringing our food. Another issue was that our mains were brought out at the same time as the appetizers, so we sent them back. Fortunately they did remake them fresh for us when we were ready for the main course. We also ran out of water several times and had to keep flagging our server for more.
The food was delicious, easily the highlight. Fluffy foccacia bread, a generous portion of Cavolo Nero salad, and a delicious Mafalde with mushrooms that was creamy and rich. We ended dinner with a tiramisu which perfectly rounded out the meal.
Overall I would give it another shot, and hope for better service next time around. Although I won’t be visiting in the winter because I’m not willing to wait outside in -10 for an hour to be seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Mafalde Ai Funghi
parmi cheema
Stopped here for a chill after noon coffee. Great environment, very clean and great vibe. A great place to spend a lazy late noon/evening.
Wonderful overall experience. Delicious food and attentive and helpful service. Highly recommended.
A wonderful meal and a great location for a business lunch. The service is top notch and the food is outstanding! 10 /10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
Overall great experience. They only accept walk-in, so I had to wait a few minutes, but the rotation was pretty fast, so I didn't end up waiting too long.
The service was very quick. Staff were nice and regularly checked on our table.
As for the food, it was great. However, I found the beef a bit tough. Other than that, the food was cooked well, and the flavor was there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The homemade bread, nduja pizza, and mushroom pasta were all very delicious. The olive oil and balsamic oil smell good when eating the bread, and both the sourdough and focaccia were fresh and delicious. I ate the pizza after it was recommended, and the slightly spicy flavor went well with the mushroom pasta, and the bread itself. Perhaps because they are good at making it, the dough is delicious, and the pasta was so delicious that you could practically scrape up all the sauce from the bowl. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good. If anyone comes to Toronto, this is a store I definitely want to go to. I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited Trattoria on a busy Friday night as a group of five, and from the moment we arrived, the staff’s hospitality made us feel right at home. They were incredibly accommodating with our stroller, going above and beyond to make our experience seamless—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. It’s this level of service that makes us eager to return!
For appetizers, we ordered the Burrata and Octopus. Both were fresh and flavorful, though we felt the octopus’s pairing with olive paste and sauces could use a bit more harmony. For mains, we tried the Risotto, Bolognese, and Lasagna. Each dish was rich and well-prepared, though the lasagna was slightly overcooked. The highlight of the evening, however, was dessert! Their homemade tiramisu and chocolate cake were simply fantastic—fresh, decadent, and absolute must-tries.
We look forward to our next visit, perhaps for an evening coffee and dessert to soak in the cozy atmosphere once again. Trattoria delivered on great food and excellent service, leaving us with a delightful dining experience worth revisiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We really enjoyed Trattoria Nervosa and that they don't take reservations is actually a plus, we had 15 min to wander Yorkville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Al Forno, Risotto Nervosa
Great pizza and pasta, very friendly staff and attentive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good, but the main floor is very noisy, even at 3 PM.
Vegetarian options: Not a lot of vegetarian pizzas
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
I went here for dinner with a friend and we were able to get a table with no reservations rather quickly on a Saturday night. The interior is an old heritage home style. The clientele was mixed ages&races but everyone was dressed nice. The food+drink were very good...the tables are a bit small so it forced us to order less. I'd return to this establishment again .
Vegetarian options: I know they had vegetarian options....I just don't recall what they were. But you can customize a veg pizza style and pasta.
Kid-friendliness: It might be ....but why would you want to bring a kid to such a nice adult environment.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's a heritage building so I don't think it's entirely accessible but the patio is for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, portioned well. Lasagna lacked sauce and served warm not hot. Very busy so service suffered and noisy so difficult so carry on conversation with guests on other side of table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
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Had a good time at Trattoria Nervosa! We were a party of four and had to wait around an hour to be seated - they have a lot of tables for two but not too many for 4 so the wait was longer.
Once we sat down, we felt extremely rushed. Server took our order right away. We got our main dishes at the same time as our appetizers… we also got both the main dishes and appetizers before our drinks… sure, thank you for being fast, but at the same time, I think that was wayyyy to fast… at least give us time to eat the appetizers before serving us our mains.
We sent back the mains because that was unacceptable, then we waited a bit for them to remake our food. The restaurant was really busy, but the server never asked us if we wanted any more drinks or more water…
The food however, was excellent! Pastas were all a 10/10. The home made bread appetizer isn’t the best, pretty much just tastes like cold bread from the store. It didn’t seem fresh or hot to us.
Vegetarian options: Lots of options
Parking: Parking on the street potentially, if not, parking in one of be many lots on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. Lots of stairs to enter the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
The ambiance of this trattoria is perfect. The dim lighting and cozy feel makes the experience that much more authentic.
Matteo’s service was stellar, he came by a few times to check on us, refilled wine promptly and was so kind. We stopped in here on a whim while walking and had quite easily one of the best meals we’ve ever had. With every bite my husband and I looked at each other in awe. Highly, highly recommend.
Parking: Parking is available right across the street in an underground parking garage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mafalde Ai Funghi, Risotto Nervosa
The food was outstanding, especially the Calabrese pizza, which had perfect seasoning and portions.
However, the service was disappointing. When we arrived, the manager was friendly, but the hostess was rude, telling us to wait with a finger in our faces. We understood they didn’t take reservations, so we agreed to wait 30 minutes. After giving our info, I received both confirmation messages at once, and we arrived 10 minutes later. The waitress claimed we were 4 minutes late and gave our table away, blaming us for the confusion despite showing her the message timeline. She was unhelpful, while the manager stepped in and promised to find us a table in 5 minutes. It’s frustrating that a system error led to such poor treatment, so if you’re told to wait, stay close or risk losing your table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Our visit to trattoria Nervosa was delicious but a long wait and poor service did dampen the overall experience.
Unfortunately the restaurant does not take reservations, so we arrived at 6 pm to put our name down for a table for 4 and were told it would be an hour wait. They do not let you wait inside the restaurant so we spent most of that time outside in the cold.
Once inside, we were seated in a cozy spot by the window. The atmosphere was nice but some points were lost for the QR code menu - personally, I prefer a physical one.
Our server took his time to come to our table, and did not check in after bringing our food. Another issue was that our mains were brought out at the same time as the appetizers, so we sent them back. Fortunately they did remake them fresh for us when we were ready for the main course. We also ran out of water several times and had to keep flagging our server for more.
The food was delicious, easily the highlight. Fluffy foccacia bread, a generous portion of Cavolo Nero salad, and a delicious Mafalde with mushrooms that was creamy and rich. We ended dinner with a tiramisu which perfectly rounded out the meal.
Overall I would give it another shot, and hope for better service next time around. Although I won’t be visiting in the winter because I’m not willing to wait outside in -10 for an hour to be seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Mafalde Ai Funghi
Stopped here for a chill after noon coffee. Great environment, very clean and great vibe. A great place to spend a lazy late noon/evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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