Southern Italian comfort food. Rustic, unpretentious, and authentic. We had a collection of appetizers even though the mains looked appetizing as well. We started with the octopus and potato salad, which worked beautifully together. The dressing was a simple concoction of olive oil and lemon juice. Then came the sardines, which were delicately battered and fried. Melt in your mouth. The duck spiedini was charred just right. So, so good. Finally, we had the Niagara mushroom salad. Warmed mushrooms, cheese, greens, orchestrated perfectly. Service was friendly and warm. 7 Numbers has been around for many years. This was the first time in a long time (more than 10 years) since we dined there and it was even better than we remembered. read more

A true rare gem in Toronto! A friend of mine and I were heading to a show at the Danforth Music Hall, and we discovered this hidden gem nearby. After checking out the menu, we booked a reservation. I'll admit when we arrived, I was surprised because the menu is vast and impressive, and for some reason I was expecting a big fancy restaurant. But what I found was much better-smaller, cozier, personal, and authentic! Will definitely be back again! read more

7 Numbers Danforth - Lobster linguini - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We had a show at the nearby Danforth Music Hall, so I wanted to find somewhere to grab an intimate dinner beforehand. It's mostly pubs in the area, but 7 Numbers seemed like it was exactly what we were looking for. We arrived just in time for our reservation and were shown to a cozy table near the back. After ordering a tasty Negroni, we figured we'd start with the Arancini ("Carnaroli rice balls/ mixed Niagara mushroom/ truffle oil/ sugo"). It's a really familiar dish that's executed well but unspectacularly here. Everything was tasty, but the balls were just missing that oomph to take them over the top. For my main, I decided to go with the Maiale ("grilled Harley farms 14oz. Pork Chop / caramelized Tropea Onion and apple/ roasted fingerlings"). Any concerns I had about the quality of the food at 7 Numbers evaporated with this dish. The large pork chop was cooked perfectly and surrounded by delicious components, and that caramelized Tropea Onion and apple topping really enhanced the whole thing. The potatoes were terrific, too. We weren't quite hungry enough for dessert, but they have an option where you can order individual cookies, which is a genius idea quite frankly. The cookies were basically sandies that had been filled with a jam and covered with delectable chocolate. They were so good. The service was generally fine, although our waiter disappeared after we'd received our dessert and didn't pop up again until about a half hour later. We were fine lingering, but it was still a little annoying. 7 Numbers is an excellent date-night spot that I'm certain I'll be returning to in the future. read more

A well oiled machine!! Let me start by saying that in a small space it was an absolute pleasure eating, getting served and shooting the shit with staff as we sat at the bar because they were full. Looking for a spot on the Danforth before a concert at the Music Hall and ended up here. They were busy but they accommodated us at the bar.. the three dishes we had (caprese salad, penne and pork chop). Each dish was excellent and for the food alone I would come back. The ambiance and service was what absolutely did it for me. The food could have been sub par and I would have had a great time just on the interaction with staff alone. They took care of us, they shot the shit with us when we engaged and they super friendly all night. I will come back here before checking other places out the next time I'm in the area for sure. read more

Hugely disappointing. This spot was recommended by a foodie friend of mine, and now I'm doubting his cred. Maybe 7 Numbers used to be good or maybe we caught them on a bad day, but that wasn't a good. We got: - Insalata Di Mare: Small portion, a bit too sour, yet was the tastiest of the dishes we got that night - Merluzzo: Cod that was all by its lonesome. Literally just cod and sauce. I get they have a sides section, but at least put a few veggies or tell me this dish is just literally a piece of fish on the plate so I can decide. Maybe my fault for not reading the description thoroughly, but was surprised by this. - Lasagne: Saw lots of rave reviews. I don't know why since there was nothing outstanding about it. Tasted homemade, but in a regular way. Sorry 7 Numbers. Maybe my expectations were too high, but won't be back. read more

7 Numbers Danforth - Insalata Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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They have a huge patio which is great for summer. Service was good even though they were swamped. Loved the complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Was super soft. Appetizers were decent - we got the burrata and the warmed mushroom salad to share. The salad was nice but felt quite small for the price. The risotto and meatballs were enjoyed by the table. The gnocchi came in a really large portion. Was a bit disappointed with the lasagna as it didn't come with the crispy top layer so it lacked a bit of texture. The fried peppers were a delicious addition to all the pasta dishes though. They offer family style as well but our group wasn't hungry enough for that. They have a fairly big menu with many options so we would come back to try family style one day in case we just happened to pick a couple of the dishes that weren't our faves. read more

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Mix a little romance with authentic Italian cuisine. What more can you ask for ? Splendid meal in a warm, candle lit venue. If you're looking for a new date spot 7 numbers should be high on your list. We had a mix of dishes including the Portuguese sardines and burrata to start. I had the penne which was cooked perfectly with a sauce to die for (creamy pesto and tomato). My dining partner had the steak wrapped asparagus (Involtini) and we shared a platter of the brocollini. I cannot get over how amazing the sundried tomato's are with the burrata dish. They are sweet cherry tomatoes with that pop of juicey freshness yet somehow still taste sundried. Confusing but delicious. I could eat the burrata as it own meal. Amazing. All of the dishes were 5/5 except the deep fried Portuguese sardines which had an aftertaste that was slightly bitter 3/5. Service was attentive. I will certainly be back. Highly recommend this gem on the danforth. read more

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We wanted to step out during quite a busy afternoon in the office. We needed a kind reset. It was a cold day but sunny. Shall we risk the cold fall day? Heated patio? Yes, well not entirely they have 1 heater but unfortunately you are still kinda exposed to the elements. However thats ok i have a blanket. We ordered pasta vongole, polenta with sausage, goat cheese and sugar and fried calamari. The food was excellent. The price was also quite reasonable. Its a southern Italian style food. It was served on beautiful plates. The calamari was ok. The polenta was great and the vongole was amazing. It was the best one we've had. I could've had nowhere plate really. It was that good. The part about this meal was the service. He was attentive and very friendly. He had us laughing. The gentleman was quite personable. This place is one of the few Italian restaurants in the sea of Greek restaurants. The service stood out. One thing I've missed during this pandemic. I look forward to visiting this place again and I really hope they find a way to be able to continue to serve on their patio. It is one those food you need to appreciate at the restaurant itself. read more

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I hadn't been to this restaurant in years and decided to celebrate my husbands birthday there last night. First if all, we were directed to a seat that was in the middle of the floor at the back and we knew it might get banged into occasionally so asked the guy who sat us if we could move up the table tucked away in a corner where it would be a little more private. Initially he said no, but when we asked if that table was reserved, he said no, and we were like, then why can't we sit there. He finally relented but I'm still not sure what the big deal was. Our server was lovely. Knew the menu and was happy to answer all of our questions and give us her opinion. I had the chicken Marsala. Honestly, it was a big plate of dull brown. So unappetizing looking. It was supposed to come with mushrooms (got maybe 3 or 4 pieces) and fingerling potatoes. I'm not sure they were fingerlings since they were a small little pile of smashed potatoes. Could have been any kind. The chicken itself was beat down to a very thin leathery piece of chicken. I do have to say the sauce was tasty. But that price for a quarter cup of sauce? Come on. Hubby ordered the Arctic char. He said it was just ok. Nothing special, actually a little bland until he squirted lemon on it. We told the waitress it was my husbands birthday. Nothing. We had hoped they would bring him something with a candle in it. Just a little acknowledgment but nope. I'm pretty sure we felt the same way about this place 10 years ago when we were there. Will maybe try again in another 10 years. read more

I came here for Winterlicious with a group of 6. The ambiance is very intimate and cozy with their dimmed lights and vintage decor. The restaurant is small and narrow and hard to walk through once the dining area fills up. We sat at a high table at the back with the full view of the restaurant which was nice. To start, I ordered the spiducci (duck breast skewers) which was good but a bit dry and tough. The sauce that came with skewers is actually what made it tasty. I also tried the arancini (rice balls) in marinara sauce and I was a bit disappointed - I've had better arancini take out at Pizza Libretto. Note, every entree comes with a choice for a side dish. For the entree I tried the pollo parmiagiano (chicken parm) with a side of green beans and the portion was massive! Albeit it tasted like one big chicken nugget covered in cheese and tomato sauce, it was delicious. I also tried the pesce del giorno (fish of the day) which was cod with a side of chick pea mash and it was also great! Super moist and perfectly cooked. Lastly for dessert I tried the key lime pie and upside down cheese cake. Out of the two I definitely enjoyed the cheese cake 100 times more than the pie. The cheese cake was whipped so light and it wasn't overly sweet and the texture of the graham cracker sprinkled on top created the perfect contrast. Because we were a group of 6 we were charged an automatic gratuity 20% but the servers were very attentive and overall, food portions were huge and every entree came with a large side dish as well. I had a great time and the food was good. read more

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Used to really like this place but went last night and the service was abysmal . The food was still good but the lousy service ruined our evening. We have been coming here for years but will now look for a new restaurant for special occasions. read more

I often used to come to 7 Numbers over ten years ago. The fun, welcoming atmosphere is still here, but the food has gone downhill as prices have gone up. On a recent visit, lasagna was significantly different from how it used to be. The pasta much too soft and there was no broiled cheese on top, which is the entire reason to order lasagna. However, it was still tasty, and enhanced by the addition of excellent fried jalapenos in oil. Chicken parm for the main course was likely tasty but likewise suffered from technical flaws, as the breading too easily slid away from the chicken. Cheesecake in a jar for dessert was really good. The wine list by the glass was small but offered some good choices. The food is now far eclipsed by more modern Italian elsewhere (ie. Buca) but I would still come back for a fun group dinner. read more

I will say that I went when I wasn't feeling so well (it was a bday dinner) so I can only tell you a little bit of what I ate. I had the "sexy duck leg" and it was a meat that melted in my mouth. So succulent and juicy.... Wow. Also it was my first time eating radicchio - it looked like purple lettuce but thicker. Not a fan of this vegetable. It was bitter and I really wasn't expecting that. People did say this is what the vegetable usually tastes like so that's no fault to the chefs. $18 My friends all enjoyed the penne and the apps (calamari, rice balls and burrata). Again my stomach couldn't handle it but they cleaned up the plates! Great ambience. Friendly staff. Food coming out was a little slow but it happens when it's a Saturday night. Oh, and get the key lime pie. Damn it was good. read more

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Food- always delicious Service-always amazing Ambiance- warm/cozy & inviting Our favourite Italian spot on Danforth read more

Excellent food. I particularly enjoyed the eggplant Parmesan. My granddaughter loves the meatballs.

I wanted to try this place for so long as I love Italian food. Once Covid was sort of under control I went. I had the lasagna and it was good - not mind-blowing but I finished it. Service was good too. Friendly and helpful. I would come back. I don't know why so many negative reviews here. If they hit it on a bad night, I, obviously hit it on a good one. read more

Was there this past Saturday evening and we were not impressed with the meal. We ordered Calamari as an appetizer to share at $16.00. The portion was very small, rubbery, and very smelly. We've had calamari many times and it was never so fishy and never so hard to chew. And they could maybe have provided a dipping sauce of some kind to compliment the calamari. Either way, we wouldn't recommend it, and in retrospect, the squid most likely wasn't fresh. Our main purpose for going to this restaurant in the first place was that we were both craving a good lasagna. For $18.75 the lasagna did not live up to the hype we saw online. We both found the lasagna to be bland in flavour, but mainly it was very overcooked. So soft you didn't really have to chew it. It did not come with anything else and for this price I would think you would at least get a piece of garlic bread.........wouldn't recommend at least these 2 items. The meal with one drink each was $90.00 after tax and tip and I've had meals much more satisfying for $45.00 per person. We sat on the patio on the Danforth side, and there was no protection from the sun at all, luckily it was only for about 30 mins. but the staff were aware that we didn't want to sit in the sun and didn't offer any other alternative. I would also say that the service was a 6/10. Not bad but not memorable. read more

Food delicious! Hence the two stars. Service - terrible. Waiter had no idea what was in anything. Didn't even know what gin selection was. Worse - didn't even offer to find out. Also - what's up with the lousy menu print job? Step it up folks. read more

7 Numbers Danforth - Seriously. Get some toner. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We read a review from Toronto Life where this restaurant was profiled as one of the top restaurants to go to for fresh homemade pasta in the city. I confirmed with the server that the pasta was made in house and she assured me it was. The pasta came and it was definitely not homemade pasta. I asked another server if this was homemade pasta and he said it was. Incorrect. Not only am I Italian, I make my own pasta and I seek out restaurants that also have fresh pasta. This spaghetti pasta was from a box. Very disappointing. Also, service was terrible. Was celebrating a birthday and it was near impossible to even get our dinner plates cleared, we went elsewhere for desert. Eggplant Parmesan was very good, lobster pasta was nothing special. read more

After walking into such a homey and eclectic restaurant, this was the last place I expected to see iPad menus! This was the first time I've seen them used at a restaraurant, and although it was cool at first, it got a little annoying having to share the menu. Anyway, upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by a friendly host and waited less than 10 minutes for a table. We tried making a reservation the night before, but they informed us they don't take reservations for parties with less than 6 people. Turns out, we really didn't need one. After ordering, we were served complimentary bread rolls, which I didn't enjoy at all. It was really tough and dry so I only had a few bites. My boyfriend who normally eats everything and anything, didn't really touch his either. Since we noticed that the portion sizes weren't very large, we decided to order 2 starters and 2 mains: - Leoncini Parma Prosciutto - Italian DOP Parma prosciutto, fig & shaved Grana Padano ($9).The salad had a generous portion of prosciutto on top, but I wished there was more fig in it (there was only one small fig cut in half). Overall, just an okay dish. - Lasagna di carne - homemade lasagna filled with ground veal & mozzarella. Since we intended on this being an appetizer, we went with the smaller size for $6.50. There wasn't very much cheese on it (which is my favourite part about lasagna). The whole serving was smothered in sauce. The ground veal was flavourful, but similar to our other appetizer, this was just an okay dish. - Palmugiane con sugo - eggplant baked with romano cheese and topped with tomato sauce ($8). This was served in a home-style manner (no frills, just simply slapped on a plate). Unfortunately the taste didn't fare much better than its appearance. It tasted like I was just eating breading... I couldn't really taste much of the eggplant. - Bitonds' Braciola Infornata - Thin sliced veal wrapped around baby spinach, hot peppers and Romano cheese ($11). Similar to the eggplant parm, this didn't look very appetizing, but it was surprisingly delicious! Very flavourful - this was our favourite dish of the evening. In general, the portions are pretty small, but the prices are reasonable. Overall, I was left disappointed by my experience. Since the restaurant had such positive reviews, I expected better. read more

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The Italian word for grandmother is "Nonna" and being raised by a Nonna, you realize there's nothing like Nonna's home cooking...it's a tall order, but this comes close. 7 Numbers is a nice place for family-style Italian food. Our group came here for dinner on a busy Saturday night and ordered the family-style dinner, drinks and a couple bottles of wine. We were quite impressed with the attentive service, wine list and the romantic candlelit ambiance. We enjoyed sampling the entire list below which, by the way, would've made Nonna proud. --Antipasti -- Insalata di rucola - Organic Cookstown arugula with local roasted bell peppers and goat cheese Sardine - Grilled, deboned Sardines served with Salsa Verde Caprese heirloom tomatoes drizzled in Tuscan olive oil and topped with buffalo mozzarella Calamari - Pan fried New Zealand squid served with lemon wedges. --Primi -- Lasagna home-made with ricotta and spinach Penne Amatriciana with Peccorino, Prosciutto, tomato and onion Linguini with rapini and fresh tomatoes --Secondi-- Pollo Cacciatore (hunter style) chicken thighs roasted with carrot, celery, onions, olives, garlic and tomatoes Pesce - Arctic Char filet in a spicy puttanesca sauce Vitello - Veal Scaloppini with "old school" Parmigiano, mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce Parmigiana di melanzane con sugo - pan fried eggplant with Romano cheese and tomato sauce --Contorni-- Grilled Zucchini Insalata Italiana - mixed greens with a red wine vinaigrette read more

I have not been tot he Eglinton location, so I had nothing to compare to. I had my birthday dinner at 7 Numbers, and there were 11 of us. It's little tight for a party that size, but the ambiance was beautiful. I loved the vintage family picture all around. It was very cozy. Our server was also pleasant and patient, as you can imagine how indecisive a group of 11 can be. The family style dinner had incredible value, unfortunately not many people wanted to go for it on our table. I had the lamb, and it was fall off the bone delicious. I tried some sexy duck-leg also, and it was moist and flavourful. I wasn't a huge fan of the sides, but they worked well with the mains. The drink menu was also very impressive. I will definitely be back, but with a smaller group next time. read more

I was visiting for a concert and needed a place to eat. I wandered in 7 numbers and right away one can not help notice the pleasant atmosphere. The staff kindly greeted me and accommodated me as a solo dinner. I know my placement kind of hindered their routine but I was greatly appreciated it. Each member of the staff I encountered were so friendly that that alone will make me return more often. Now onto the food. . . . Each item I had was well prepared, well plated and the taste was excellent. Flavors were subtle and not over powering. I do look forward to returning so to enjoying more that the menu has to offer. Go for the staff, enjoy the atmosphere and return for the food. read more

The food was great. Very friendly staff. I recommend the fried egg plant. The sardines were a great app. We would definitely come back. read more

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Love this local eatery - it's our go to whenever we want to have a great meal, and unwind after a work day. Always consistent with the quality of food and friendly staff. read more

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Terrible service and food. The standards have definitely dropped. The arugula salad was mushy and bland. The wild boar gnocchi was store bought with ground beef and tomato sauce. I've made better pasta at home. 60 dollars so not worth it. read more

"F" a Duck. Sexy sexy duck. Fell off the bone. Falling off the bone is a good thing, right? Rosemary and white wine reduction baked into this Sexy Duck. If you like hottt, tender Duck falling off the bone and entering your wettt mouth, this would be your Secondi. What of the Primi, you may ask? What to get as a prelude to F'ing a Duck? Good question. Answer: AMAYzing handmade LASAGNA with ground veal and parmesan. Really, the best lasagna I have had since I lived in Italy. My friend said, "I like to see the baby's face before I eat it." Well, not too appetizing but I have to respect someone who doesn't eat veal. I, however, am not to be respected in this respect. I wanted it and I got it. He did not take a bite. That's ok. More for me. Served with chili peppers and fresh parmesan cheese. Made in-house and rich with all of the hottness and none of the niptuck of a Playboy model, these chili peppers disappeared quickly onto our all of our meals and into our mouths.* I also tried the calamari which was very fresh and perfectly fried and the Italian bread served before the meal was fresh and had to be refilled twice. Working backwards to to the Beets App, great way to start the meal. Roasted fresh beets, ricotta, pine nuts and truffle oil. Beets are anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, good for your eyes...better to see you. The perfectly healthy vegetarian way to begin a meal that includes veal and duck. You may think it is closed because the interior is so so dark but do not let your desires be dissuaded. When we arrived my friends said with disappointment in their voices, "It is closed. Darn!" I am thrilled so say that what we proceeded into what looked like a very dark opening. Proceed slowly into this dark, intimate opening and be served with caring attention while you groan with satisfaction. *If you like the hotttness, ask for the glass of chili peppers with your meal - any meal - and thank me later. read more

This place is authentic, delicious, quaint, fun and quirky. Where rustic tables, iPad menus and the worlds largest (and greatest) meatballs collide in perfect harmony with a rockin' soundtrack. They have some bad-ass old school cocktails with some new world twists, and a wine list that would thrill anyone - wankers not included. I was there with a large group, and they basically kept bringing us the best of the best. If you ask your server to just surprise you, you won't be sorry. Also, for what it is, this place doesn't break the bank and the servers are honest folk who won't just bring you the most expensive things on the menu. And seriously... get the meatballs... with the wine. read more

I've heard sooooooooooooooo much about this restaurant before I got here finally. So my experience will be quite different from a regular person's visit because my brother rented out most of the restaurant for his birthday bash (about 60 people) so things I can't comment on are price and aspects of service. First off, the place is sooooo cute. Loved every aspect of the actual restaurant. The servers were suuuper nice, the place was decorated really quirky and inviting, and you could tell that everyone working here looked really happy. We had a special family style dinner for the party, in a few rounds ROUND 1 Salads 1. Arugula with Goat Cheese and Walnuts- So good. I love arugula and goat cheese. 2. Spinach with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper - Again really good. 3. Tomato with Bocancini - The tomatoes were well seasoned, and the bocancinis were fresh. Weirdly no one at my table really liked the bocans., so i ended up with most of them, SCORE. 4. Italian Bread Salad - THIS WAS SO GOOD. I've never actually had anything like this before. Chunks of bread, with tomato, zuchini, turnips tossed in olive oil and something, really really enjoyed it. ROUND 2 1. Calamari Fritti - This was good. Large chunks of calamari served with lemon wedges. I basically ate half the order. It was a touch overdone though, but suuuuuuuper tender. Round 3 - PASTA ON PASTA ON PASTA 1. Lasagna - HANDS DOWN BEST THING OF THE NIGHT. Ugh soooo good. I've never had a lasagna as good as this. Tender noodles, large chunks of meat, delicious sauce, ugh. SO GOOD. 2. Linguini with zuchhini and tomato sauce - really good, the sauce was amazing. 3. Rotini with wild mushrooms - Not my favourite of the night. I think it was a bit burtn, not sure. Main Course: We had a choice of their selections, so I got to try a bit of everyone at the tables. 1. Sexy Duck Leg -- I got this. Not going to lie, it was suuuuuuuuuuuper salty. Like woah. The first layer (skin and meat) was barely edible, but once I pulled it aside it was SO GOOD. But hard to eat at first. 2. The Spicy Veal Barriciola sp? - Veal rolled in nuts and stuff cooked in a tomato sauce. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TENDER. Ufff. Really good. 3. THe Lamb Shank - Huge, braised, and delicious. Serveed with peas. Sides: 1. Raddichio Salad - super bitter, but thats radicchio right? 2. Grilled Zuchinni - I LOVE grilled zuchinni. It's basically my favourite vege. And they did it perfectly. The service was great, considering they had to serve 60 of us at the same time. These guys would've owned the first service of hell's kitchen. All the food came out timely, and we were all fed together. It was a bit of a wait at first, but thats because people were late for dinner. I will definitely be back, and I want to give the sexy duck leg another go! Thank you so much 7 numbers for hosting my brother's birthday, ad you guys rocked! :) read more

I had heard of this place via BlogTO as one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto and had been eager to try it. I live near the Danforth, but never would have known where it was if I hadn't been looking for it. It is pretty small inside. We were seated near the front of the restaurant, and being a cold night, I had to keep my coat on. The lighting is dim and there's lots of big candles, which I liked. Unfortunately, we were there at the end of the night, and I felt we were largely ignored while the staff was focused on closing down. The pace of service was quite slow, and there were a number of times I was hoping for a while someone would come over. I had the Winterlicious menu, and my hubby had something else. Everything I had was okay, but nothing really stood out. My hubby was pretty upset that he ordered the duck and they were out. Instead he got the lamb and found it lacking in finesse. Whole it was braised well, it was covered in large chunks of rosemary and sitting in a bed of its own grease. I had the rice balls, lasagna, chickpea mash, and the apple caramel cheesecake. The food was lacking in seasoning overall. The lasagna had enough cheese to make me reasonably happy, but it was very sloppily presented. To be honest, the cheesecake was probably the best part. It would have been nice to find good Italian on the Danforth, but unfortunately, it was not what I was hoping for. I certainly won't go out of my way to go back. read more

When I first moved to Toronto, almost twenty years ago, I lived near the Danforth and I look forward to any opportunity to return to the east end. Where the west end is littered with franchises and trendy hipster joints, the east end is spiced with real life restaurants that provide more genuine service and inspire a lot of customer loyalty. I miss this. 7 Numbers features an approachable Italian menu that doesn't try to convince you of it's authenticity by using gratuitous Italian language (let's be honest, most people may understand a bit, but the menu shouldn't be about confusing people). Instead, at this lovely corner restaurant, you are treated to great friendly service, delicious Italian food and a wine list that is to be commended, not only for the selections, but the approachable, well written tasting notes and decent prices. We started with the polenta and sausage. My friend isn't big on polenta, but we agreed that this dish really was special. The polenta was slightly crispy and held up well against a zesty crumbled sausage ragu. You should try this. The linguine with mushrooms and truffle was prefect. Al dente noodles with tender mushrooms dressed in just the right amount of truffle oil with a shaving of parmagiano reggiano. Rich, but heavenly. I'm also in love with the vegetable sides. We had the asparagus and the rapini and both were cooked perfectly to let the flavours shine. 7 Numbers definitely has more of that charming mom and pop feeling that is being killed off slowly in the west end. If you're in the mood for some satisfying food, excellent wine and genuine hospitality, check out 7 Numbers. It's the real deal. read more

4.5 stars! Went here to celebrate a project with a colleague of mine last night. Let me tell you we ate like kings. We started with the Barrata and Grilled Squid, which were amazing! the Barrata was served on top of sliced cantaloupe, side of mustard, and bread. Everything worked well individually but together was magic. it kind of reminded me of Nonna's (my girlfriend's Nonna but i consider her my own too) house when she served proschiuto with cantaloupe and boconccini....mmmm yummy. The Grilled Squid was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. As our secondi we got Lasagna and i have to be honest Nonna makes the best lasagna hands down but this reminded me of it and if it can do that then i am truly satisfied. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly, no complaints there at all. As a primi we decided to order the Baseball Cut Steak and Arctic Char. I preferred the char more because i can get a steak anywhere to be honest. Now what got me with the char was that it did not remind me of Nonna's but instead my Mommas. She used to make fish and have this tomato topping just like Seven Numbers. i was thoroughly impressed with this resto from its decor, staff, and food. It's definitely a resto i will come to more often because it felt nostalgic eating there and not to mention the girl working there was very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy Italian cuisine if you are either home sick or just want some quality food that reminds you of you family. Ask them for the chilies in oil if you ever go...amazing!!! read more

7 Numbers Danforth - Barrata - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My family is very supportive of this restaurant but I must say the music is just too loud for my comfort. It takes away from the experience. Certain dishes are very good. I think the Sexy Duck is the best they have to offer. They will accommodate food allergies so just be clear if you need a dish gluten, dairy and/or sugar-free. I love exotic mushrooms but theirs consistently taste like the propane they are cooking with. The service is excellent and friendly. If they would lower the music I would raise my rating to a 4 stars given their desire to accommodate. read more

We went to this place on a Sunday night. When I asked the waiter what she would recommend she simply went through all the most expensive items on the menu. I ordered a lasagna. My kid got a small bowl of plain pasta. My wife got a caprese and mussels. The lasagna was cold. The caprese was drenched in olive oil. The bread that was brought to the table was stale. Long storey short there are plenty of restaurants on Danforth take your money elsewhere. read more

Went to this place for my girlfriend's birthday on her recommendation because she's been there before and really liked it.. I'm not a huge fan of Tapas, any time I experience the 'tapas life' I always leave wondering why I couldn't have gotten a FAIR portion for the price. You spend more money and eat less food... how on earth does that make sense? I don't actually believe any real quality is had over any other 'fine dining' experience I've had at a non-tapas style restaurant. I'm happier, and will rarely ever feel like I've gotten robbed while sitting at a table enjoying food anymore. I spent - from what I can remember - about 13-14 dollars on a piece of veal completely laced with sun dried tomatoes and sauce. It was like eating a salt bomb with tomatoe sauce. Since when does a slice of veal cost 14 dollars... seriously? Or a duck leg cost 11? I wouldn't be so negative if I thought the food was worth it, it wasn't. The wait staff was very kind, helpful and great. The atmosphere was alright, the music got pretty loud, which seemed out of place and the cramped seating makes you a part of everyone else's conversation. Tapas restaurants try too hard to be... annoying? Relish is better than this place. I guess the whole 'eccentric' for eccentric's sake doesn't really work... sorry 7 Numbers...but your food just isn't up to par and we don't really want to be essentially eating WITH strangers. read more

Their family style meal is amazingly well valued. $28 a person for 3 salads, 1 calamari, 3 pastas, and a main for each person with veggies served alongside. The Eglinton location has better food though! Come before 6 or it'll be packed! read more

Pretty good but not great! I had the dinner size Linguine with dandelion greens and roasted tomatoes and a side of the grilled rapini. The pasta was somewhat bland (others at my table ordered the same dish and had the same complaint), and I could not taste any hint of roasted tomatoes, tomatoes yes, roasted no. Maybe their meat dishes are better. Also I don't like being offered cheap parmesan cheese for my pasta...the real stuff or nothing! Others really enjoyed their dishes. I will be back again (probably the eg location) to try out their other dishes! Very friendly staff and nice ambiance. Decent sized front/side patio. Also huge wine list that intimidated me :( read more

- i normally hit up the eglinton location, but decided to try it out - food was pretty darn good. - as always the veal lasagne is stellar (have to get the large size!), as is the pasta with rapini (just add a touch of the hot chili oil and you're golden) - cool thing about this spot is they've taken to technology and their menu (in addition to being written on the large chalkboard walls) is now distributed via an ipad!! no joke. read more

door number 7 Kickass Italian on The Danforth? I would never have known if it wasn't for my Chef-y buddy. I trust his recommendations because he's never done me wrong. So I took to 7 Numbers for a quick weekday dinner. It was busy, a little loud, a little dark, but a whole lot of wonderful. A fantastic family owned neighbourhood restaurant. The food was simple, rustic, homecooked Italian. They give you an iPad to peruse the daily menu, as well as their extensive wine list. The menu gets uploaded around 5 pm each day. I didn't experience any problems with respect to service and the food was hot, fresh and delicious, as well as generous. My dinner company and I loved our dishes. In fact, their meatballs rivaled my longtime favourite at Gio's. Keep in mind they don't take reservations for parties less than 6. This was a bittersweet meal. I only discovered it days before I moved, but at least I did. read more

With the vast selection of greek restaurants on the Danforth, I didn't expect to find such a great italian restaurant. From the moment we walked in, you could tell there was a distinct character about this place. We were greeted by Victoria, who was expectional and courteous in everything she did. Initially we were seated in the back, it was poorly lit back there (good for a romantic date) but not for a party of five.:). We were promptly moved up to the front of the restaurant. As mentioned in other reviews, the IPAD contains the menu, which is the first time I have seen that used. I thought it worked quite well, the downside is that we had to pass it around so that everyone could see what was on the menu. However, just look at the walls and the menu is listed there also ( not easy to read however!). It was quite loud, and it was hard to talk to someone sitting across from you. The food was very fresh and very simple. We have friends who were vegetarian, and Victoria was very helpul in them deciding what to get. I got the Lamb Shank, which was good, I have tasted better. The Sexy Duck leg was also very tender and tasty. We also had a side dish of rapini and zuchini very good. Next time I gotta try the lasagna! The price was very reasonable. read more