Read the one- and two-star reviews before going! My sister was in town for just one night and we wanted to treat her to a special dinner. We've got a short list of terrific Italian restaurants that we could've taken her to, but decided to try something new. The reviews of F'Amelia on Yelp were a mixed bag ranging from excellent to poor. In this case we should've paid closer attention to the negative reviews. First impressions were quite good. F'Amelia is set on a leafy side street with a quaint terrace out front. We started our meal outside but moved in when it began to rain. The interior is decidedly less charming and is a rambling mishmash of materials with no real personality to speak of. Atmosphere could've been overlooked if the food and service were top-notch, but they were both lacking. Service was fair but perfunctory and completely lacking in any sort of personal connection. We were there to have fun but the server never attempted to engage. The food on the other hand was uniformly poor and unoriginal. Arugula salad was just that--a pile of arugula. A $23 full-portion pasta was TINY and dry. But by far the worst was the baked lasagna that was served dangerously hot and was nothing more than too-much ground meat and noodles. When it finally cooled down we all agreed that it was bland to the point of tasting like a Stouffer's frozen entrée. The final insult was when the bill came. Before tip it was almost $300 for the three of us. Two appetizers, three cocktails, three mains and one mid-priced bottle of wine (a very tasty 2008 Sangervasio Toscana). We were astonished that such a mediocre meal could cost SO much more than other memorable meals we've had in town. Ugh. With so many other fantastic Italian restaurants in Toronto, F'Amelia is one restaurant that you can afford to miss. read more

I have been to F'amelia three times because I continued to hope that the experience would be better next time. unfortunately this was not the case. The setting is lovely, and there is so much potential. I feel like I am a lone naysayer among so many positive reviews. I just don't get it. The menu is limited. There are no protein mains on the menu you may get lucky and hear about a special. Beware, the prices are astronomical. The portions are tiny. The food was bland and boring.The bartender has the stingiest pour in all of the city. The last time we went on a Saturday night with another couple that had booked on Opentable.com. We had to wait at the bar 45 minutes despite having a reservation. That is where we had the smallest negronis I have ever seen!! honestly the drink looked like backwash. When we were finally seated we ordered a pizza to share right away while we looked at the menu, that took 45 minutes! we got our appetizers and then waited another hour for our entrees. The server was unfriendly and at the end of the night our bill was over $400. Go somewhere else, there are many Italian restos in the city far superior to this place. read more

Overall, as an Italian who loves food, I was disappointed with this place, especially given all the hype around it. The food here really is mostly a miss. The starter platter of cheeses/meats was overpriced and left much to be desired. 2 of the 3 "meats" were just fat. Seriously. I know pancetta is basically fat, but there should be some semblance of red meat in there. And then along with the overly-fat pancetta was another bunch of sliced fat. It was literally just fat. The cheese selections were tasty, but hardly enough for the 4 people at our table to have a decent taste. For $28, this was a ripoff. The following dishes weren't much better. The $16 Calamari appetizer was made up mostly of arugula and potatoes, NOT calamari. The presentation was lovely, but there were maybe 5 or 6 small pieces of grilled calamari on the plate. Once again, I felt jipped. Entrees: My friend and I shared the farfalle with lamb sausage and a pizza. The pizza was the best thing we ate. The pasta was another ripoff. We went for the smaller $17 pasta dish, and our waiter did warn us that it would be small. But for $17, I expected more than a handful of pasta. It really was pathetically small, not to mention seriously un-Italian! The tiramisu was fine, but nothing to write home about. Again, for $9 a slice I was expecting more. It was flavourful, but you could tell they stretched the hell out of the recipe by using whipped cream instead of mascapone cheese. Sure, cream and coffee-soaked cookies taste good, but this is a far cry from the homemade tiramisus I've been accustomed to. Also, be aware that there are no meat entrees on the menu. No veal, no lamb, no chicken, nothing. You're limited to Pasta or Pizza for your main dish. Service was fine, although our waiter wasn't particularly warm or social. Toronto Life rated this one of the best new restaurants in 2011. I beg to differ. There are so many great Italian restos in this city. Pass on this one. read more

Saturday night: - Made a reservation for 10 and had to wait 45 minutes for our table - They ran out of 3 of the meals and 2 deserts we asked for - Never got one of the drinks we ordered - Asked for a bottle of water twice and got one only after we went to the bar to pick it up ourselves - Food was decent but will definitely not be going back - Service is horrid (to be fair, we did get a "we are sorry" round of prosecco but a little to late) p.s. got charged for tap water!!!! read more

The food is so bad! I've been here twice and both times, I found it surprising the food could be so poorly prepared. I really wanted to like this cute place! My friend paid $33 for the snapper, which wasn't hot when it arrived and had a distinct "fishy" smell. The pizza sauce tastes like it's from a can and again, not hot when it arrived. The lasagna had super mushy noodles. The wine pours are not generous by any stretch. Beautiful patio but the food is just awful. And not cheap. Sorry but... skip this place. If you enjoy good food, this isn't the place. (Also, I asked for half my pizza to be wrapped up so I could take it home. The tinfoil job was so messy sauce was coming out when it came to the table. The server re-wrapped it, but it looks like it was slopped together. Very messy.) read more

Amazing thin crust pizzas, fantastic house red (a sangiovese), great staff and 14 wines by the glass. Now that is a start to a great restaurant not to mention a perfect addition to Cabbagetown. My favorite pizza is the diavolo, which is a spicy little number that goes really well with their house red. And the table next to us loved their margarita pizza! Last but not least, their patio is quite big and nicely situated viewing distrance from Parliament on the quiet street of Ameila. read more

I've walked by this place many times - it was finally time to try it. Great little restaurant on a side street in Cabbagetown. They have a cute little outdoor section, as well as the dining room inside. Our experience was nothing less than great. Service was wonderful and very attentive, not to mention helpful when we had questions. I tried the lasagna, which I enjoyed very much. My friend had their famous pappardelle - it contained some unique ingredients but was very tasty. This place runs a little on the expensive side but is a tasty meal regardless. Good for a nice night out. read more

The atmosphere is lovely and I am sure in the summer that the patio would be wonderful to enjoy a meal. Or maybe just drinks because the food is only meh. Have been looking forward to trying it out for some time - I love any place that boasts fresh made pasta. Firstly, we ordered the grilled calamari ($18) which when it came, I literally had to search for the pieces of calamari in the arugula salad. There were about 6 small, salty pieces. I would not call this appetizer grilled calamari, but an arugula salad and maybe some calamari. For $18, I felt this was highly overpriced. I don't usually balk at prices, but this was ridiculous. I had the pasta special and my husband the pizza. Both were mediocre. The pasta didn't taste as fresh as other restaurants that serve fresh-made pasta. The sauce nothing to write home about. Service was okay. read more

Our dinner was acceptable, not exceptional. It may simply have been our menu selection. But what has been consistent is the attitude in the service. On both occasions we have come to this restaurant we have been treated with indifference. Despite intentional efforts to be friendly with the waitress (I believe this is my default attitude, but definitely the best attitude to find out what's great on the menu, and to be well cared for) there's really seems to be no interest on the staffs behalf to engage the patrons. Unfortunately that colors the whole experience in an unfortunate manner. Since we never felt welcome, much less appreciated, we wont be back. read more

Came here in a group of 6 to celebrate a birthday. This is a very home-y and friendly neighbourhood joint with great Italian food. We were really happy with the dinner and the service was excellent. I called ahead and asked them to write "Happy Birthday" on the dessert plate. While they did not have anything to write with, they did light a little candle on the b-day girl's plate which was nice! The space feels like someone's home and it always smells amazing with the big pizza oven open to the dining area. They also have a wine bar next door and I'm sure the patio would be lovely in the summer (in -30 degree weather, not so much;)!). The decor consists of vintage Italian posters and jars of pickled veggies. They played a nice mix of music from Bob Dylan to Simon and Garfunkel. It's quiet enough to hear people from across the table and not have to shout! I recommend the salumi and cheese board for sharing. They have lots of interesting meats cured in-house and Italian cheeses. Highlights were the duck proscuitto and buffala mozzarella. Their bread is really tasty too! The mains are only pasta or pizzas, so this is not the place to come if anyone is gluten-free or on some unfortunate low-carb diet. It's also not the place if you prefer meat or seafood based mains. However, their pastas feature really interesting ingredients. I had the saffron gargati with lamb sausage which was creamy but not too heavy, and very flavourful. The pasta was perfectly al dente. I tried the gnocci too - really light and fluffy, not too dough-y like at some places. I also tried the pear, gorgonzola, proscuitto pizza. The pizza dough is not too thick and nice and soft, and the ingredients were all really fresh and tasty. One member of the group had the vegetarian pizza, which she complained was kind of bland, so I would avoid that one. Finally, the tiramisu is really rich and delicious. I always get tiramisu when I go to an Italian restaurant for the first time and F'Amelia's was up there with the best!! Portions were pretty filling and I think the prices are quite reasonable for what you are getting. The wine list has a lot of reds with prices ranging from ~$40-200 per bottle. This place is definitely worth a try if you are in Cabbagetown, and I can't wait to come back in the summer to sit on their patio:) read more

F'Amelia was the perfect Friday evening date night spot for dinner. It was super cozy, outfitted in what looked like an old house, with dimmed lights, small intimate tables, and light chatter throughout the restaurant. It was great. The complimentary bread was actually this housemade herbed flatbread. It was crispy and came in this cute vintage metal tin, and was amazing. I ordered the margherita pizza as my main and really liked it. No soggy bits, just thin enough, perfect amount of basil (I don't want too much at all) and cheese, and the crust was crispy and chewy. So good! My partner ordered the octopus linguine special of the day. It was a tomato-based sauce and had lots of chunks of octopus mixed in. He really enjoyed it, especially because it had a bit of spice to it, but I tried a bite and did not like it at all. I wasn't a fan of the fishy taste of the octopus (our waitress warned us the octopus would taste fishy -- my partner still seemed to like it!) and I much prefer cream-based sauces for my pasta. Also, the linguine was a touch overcooked. Not quite al dente. But pasta is better to be slightly overcooked than slightly undercooked anyway! The service was good and attentive, and things were ridiculously prompt. Sitting all around us were older couples sitting in groups drinking wine and relaxing. It was such a nice atmosphere. I could imagine coming here regularly if I lived right around the corner in Cabbagetown (someday!!). read more

Get yo ass here for a pizza. It's the only thing I've eaten here but it is like eating the food that the gods refer to as 'The food of the gods'. They have a Napoli style oven with ingredients flown in from the same so yes it is a traditional Naples pizza. The only downside to the restaurant is that the wine is fairly expensive (but delish). PLUS - If you notice the below review from Precilla C - Mel C has also eaten here. If its good enough for Scary Spice it's good enough for me. read more

A HUGE disappointment, given the buzz. Nice atmosphere, and I can imagine it's even nicer opened to the patio in the summer. That gets the place up to two stars - because the food price/value ratio is a solid "1". The food isn't bad, but it isn't very good, either. Points for presentation and creativity, but nowhere near enough points to make up for their outrageous prices. Toronto is full of great italian restaurants - and F'Amelia isn't one of them. It would be a nice $12 a plate neighborhood place, but two apps and four entrees with a couple of bottles of their cheaper wines cost $350. (Did I mention their ridiculous wine mark-ups?) I was ready to give them the benefit of the doubt, that perhaps we'd hit a bad night - but reading the reviews here, it seems they've been abusing the customers for over a year now. They've had more than enough time to try to bring their quality up to match their prices. They can't do it. Service is spotty and brusque. Two stars fits it perfectly. I might be up for pizza on their patio on a nice summer day - with a cold beer. That might be a three star experience. Not otherwise recommended. read more

We went to F'Amelia to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was pleasantly surprised when the wait staff not only didn't give us any problems but actually actively sought out solutions to accommodate our group that was larger than any of their inside dining tables. When we asked if it would be okay to squeeze around a large round table they were totally fine with it. We were served by two waitstaff. I didn't have any questions about the food but I did about the beer and wine. Unfortunately they only have three beers available. The waitress was high on one of them so I had it. It was okay but if you're only going to carry three beers I expect something with a little more character than an Italian version of Molson Canadian. Their wine list is a suitable size for the restaurant and I was pleased with their recommendations. Throughout the night I had a few questions and requests and the wait staff were happy to accommodate them. So service alone would get four stars from me. My wife and I both ordered a pizza and it was less than exciting. Mine was a concoction that included ham and leafy greens. It looked slapped together and like the beer, was boring. I sampled some pasta from others at our table and the results were the same. Nothing tasted offensive but it was definitely something I figured could have come out of my own kitchen. read more

We missed this place. Service is great. Food is equally as great. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Love it. read more

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This place was really nice. Lovely space, knowledgeable and friendly staff and a solid wine list. Do yourself a favour and try the Ugozanier Primitivo. The beef carpaccio was really delicious. A classic that I had been craving for weeks and finally got to indulge in. I had the goat cheese and potato tortelloni with roasted leeks and beets. It was good... didn't knock my socks off though. It was beautifully presented but to be honest I found myself looking for a salt shaker (not to be found) and it was small; only five tortellonis and I felt I had to eat really slowly so I wouldn't finish well before my dinner mate who got the Diavola pizza, which was amazing! For dessert we split the orange and gianduia semifreddo and the brûlée lemon tart with rhubarb compote. Both were really tasty. My tea was from the "Irresistible" brand... a no name brand of tea seemed out of place. I thought Mighty Leaf or some other brand would have been a better fit. Good place overall, although I would have liked a little more attention to some of the details. I'll be getting pizza the next I go, and there will be a next time. read more

Had a casual dinner last night with a friend and decided to stay on the east end. The service was excellent - very thoughtful and attentive, though the food sort of fell flat. I had the gnocchi with mushrooms dish - hold the pancetta. The gnocchi was pillowy and soft - the sauce was one dimensional. I started with a simple arugula salad which was dressed with too much balsamic vinegar. So much so, that it induced lots of coughing and watery eyes. (weird, and sort of me choking). My friend had the beet risotto which she enjoyed thoroughly. I had the house red and it was pretty great. To sum up, not my first choice for italian - but it might be the best option in the neighbourhood. read more

This place has a really warm atmosphere and a lovely and knowledgeable staff. I got the '4 seasons' pizza which is a great choice, because each of the 4 slices are different, and who doesn't love variety? The crust from their crazy certified pizza oven from Naples is divine... though I'm no expert on pizza, as I love ALL pizza, including the hut. Judge away. The wine list is pricey, but the food pricing is extremely reasonable. PS: Matt M - I loved your Mel C joke, unfortunately it fell flat as she is SPORTY spice. We should discuss further over pizza... at F'Amelia. read more

Nearly perfect. F'Amelia sits in the beautiful cabbage district inside what seems like an old home remodeled into a rustic yet beautiful restaurant. It's found the right balance between being elegant and ostentatious. We tried two different dishes that were incredible: the gnocchi with brown butter and the rabbit. The third, a pizza diavola, was good but not great. For an Italian restaurant that offers so many pizzas, I'd expect a higher quality. Still, I was really impressed with this place. Probably my favorite restaurant in Toronto so far. read more

F'Amelia is a regular spot for my girlfriend and I and continues to be a favourite. From the pizzas to the fresh pasta, there is nothing on the menu that isn't worthy. The Rabbit pasta is a favourite and the spicy diavola pizza is a wood fired hit. The atmosphere in this restaurant is great for couples on a date or a family gathering. In either case, make sure to order a charcuterie/cheese board to share. read more

F'Amelia gets 3 stars mostly for the ambience which I liked. The food get a solid "meh" . I really wanted to like this place but sadly I will likely not go back. It will be F'orgetable for me. Located on a quiet side street (ie Amelia) in cabbage town, the resto is casual, open and sunny. It got a lot of hype from Toronto Life magazine but like others on yelp, I don't get it. $23 got me a "large" eggplant ravioli with artichokes and ricotta. Sounded amazing. It came fast, nicely plated in a simple dish. Too bad that's all it was..."a simple dish". No wow, not even a "hmmm, interesting". There were 5 moon shaped pieces which were smallish about the size of a slice of apple. Well cooked, al dente, but lacking. For $23 I expected more. We also ordered the 3 fungi pizza. Which was literally 3 smallish clumps of mushrooms. If I didn't know it, I would have thought I ordered a tomato and cheese pizza. Nice za overall, but in Toronto where options for thin crust, wood oven zas are growing, F'amelia has got to step it up. Service, I felt slightly ignored. Server smiled when signaled to come over but nothing special, and like another Yelper mentioned, no real personal touch. In summary, the only thing clever about this place is the name and the ambience/location. Sorry F'amelia, I really wanted to like you. read more

Went there for winterlicious and ordered the soup, cauliflower risotto and tiramisu. The risotto was delicious and I wish they had it on the regular menu too. We didn't make a reservation but they were able to accommodate us between reservations which was awesome. Like the ambience and loved the service. read more

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This was my first time at F'Amelia and I hope it won't be the last. My dining companion lives pretty much across the street and she loves it. Service was very nice and the owner came over to ask us how we were enjoying our meal. I had the risotto special - corn, pork cheek, chantrelles and some kind of cheese (I forget which kind). It was delicious - the flavours meshed really well. The bread they bring to the table was really great too. We shared the arugula salad, which was okay, although I'm not a huge arugula fan. My friend had the rabbit pappardelle, which I tasted and it was really yummy too. We also shared the raspberry pannacotta, which was good. I don't drink, so I can't comment on the wine. When I go back, I'd like to try the salumi/cheese plate. They have a nice patio area out front. We went on a Wednesday and it was pretty busy. I'd say make a reservation if you're going to go, especially on the weekend. It felt like the entire neighbourhood showed up to eat. 2 people, 1 shared salad, 1 shared dessert, 1 glass of wine and 2 entrees = $85 before tax/tip. read more

Great ambiance and great service. I have been multiple times and fairly consistent. I do wish they had more vegetarian options, especially when it comes to pasta (currently there are no options). I had the margarita pizza which wasn't bad but there's a lot of competition in the city. I was also hoping for pasta but sadly there were no options for a vegetarian. read more

Pizza was good but chef forgot to put salt in our pasta. Service was a bit below the average. We only got water once and has to ask for salt and pepper a few times before they take it for us. read more

Loved this place. Sat on the beautiful patio and had an amazing margarita pizza and a cold refreshing pinot grigio. Will definitely be back.

Came here with two friends on a Friday to basically try anything pumpkin on their menu. They offered us homemade bread with olive oil. I love bread and I think their homemade bread was delicious. The pumpkin gnocchi with brown butter and sage topped with amaretti crumble was good. It was a bit too sweet for my liking but I thought that the gnocchi was cooked nicely. I also like the amaretti crumble but it made the gnocchi too sweet. The crespelle stuffed with prosciutto, 1608 cheese and spinach was something I've never had before. This is Italian's version of crepe and I really enjoyed it. It just melts in your mouth and it's very rich. It seems like a small portion when you see it but it's actually very filling. The Di Parma pizza which is stuffed crust with fresh ricotta, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, arugula, extra virgin olive oil was also good. The dough was very thin which I like. I don't like buying pizza when I'm at a restaurant even if it's an Italian restaurant because I honestly love grocery store pizza. However, I think their pizza is much better than other restaurants such as Briscola so I'll probably try their other pizza the next time I visit them. We got two desserts for dinner - the brulee pumpkin tart with lavender chantilly cream and wood oven baked apple and cinnamon pizza with vanilla ice cream. I was excited to try the pumpkin tart when it arrived at our table since I could smell the pumpkin aroma. However, it was a disappointment because the crust was way too thick and there wasn't enough pumpkin filling. I knew I wasn't going to enjoy the apple pizza but I was interested in how it looks. As I anticipated I didn't enjoy the apple pizza but I loved the vanilla ice cream on top! Also, this is a huge dessert so it's something you would want to share between 4 people. The service here was good, I love the atmosphere/decors and I will definitely come back here once they have a new menu up for next season. Just a few tips: parking here is free and if you check into foursquare, you can get your second dessert for half price. read more

This place I found very hard to get a seat! I saw this place on some article claiming to be one of the best pizzas in Toronto. And since there are so many I had to try it out. This was the second attempt to come here, the first we got here and it was closed. How can I not get the Margherita pizza? Dough was light, tasted the basil, but I felt it just wasn't as good as Libretto. Also had the 3 Funghi, I love mushrooms. Really enjoyed this one. The location, space and characters of the place is great. It felt like some older open house or some local restaurant in a residential neighbourhood. I'd give them that cause it makes it feel a bit homier. read more

I really enjoy the patio, which is on a residential street in Cabbagetown. The atmosphere is relaxed and you are not rushed. Mature trees and Victorian homes surround it and give it a strong connection to the adjecent neighborhood. Inside is a fantastic bar that is warmed by a fire in the winter. I've had the octopus pasta which comes in a small or large portion. The small was sufficient for me. It was very flavorful unfortunately the octopus was small and not particularly generous. I also tried one of their pizzas which is cooked in an Italian oven and quite good. In all the rating is more for the atmosphere, which is fantastic, than the food, which is good. read more

We ordered seafood risotto and the potato gnocci as well as the pizza with salami. The food was pretty good- but not outstanding as I hoped being one of Toronto Life's Best New restaurant of 2012 I like more excitement in my dishes! The decor is cute- kinda looks like a nice little French place...that serves Italian The servers were very nice! read more

My parents and I came here for summerlicious and absolutely loved the entire experience. For starters, the restaurant is on a cute and quaint street in Cabbagetown, and is in a cute house that almost has a small Italian village feel to it. The atmosphere in the restaurant is great and all of the walls were opened up to extend to the patio since it was warm outside. The service was great as well - our waitress was friendly and gave great suggestions. The food itself was great. My summerlicious main dish was a bit small (I got the tuna), but my parents both got a pizza and couldn't even finish it for how big it was. Drinks and desserts were also great. I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Me and my husband are freshly back from a three week honeymoon in Italy, where we ate like kings. Our dinner at F'Amelia was a lovely reminder of our travels and definitely held up against some of our the best meals of the trip. We headed over for dinner at 8:00pm on a Wednesday and there wasn't an empty table in the place. It still felt quiet and intimate, and service was very attentive and friendly. We had cocktails to start: Aperol Spritz for me, a Dark and Stormy for him, and my Mom had Prosecco. Yes: my mom was with us so it wasn't a romantic dinner, but she picked up the tab. Moms are the best! Then we ordered a bottle of 2010 Chianti that was bright, fruity and food friendly. Starters were a salad of Beets, Fingerling Potatoes & Arugula and Scallops with Mushrooms & Jerusalem Artichokes. The scallops were well cooked and nicely complimented by the sunchokes, but the salad was the real standout. For mains, we had Pork and Cabbage Canneloni, Goat Cheese and Potato-stuffed Tortelloni with Beets and Leeks, and a Pizza Diavola with spicy Soppressata. Holy shit, everything was amazing! Especially the pizza: the dough is made in a traditional 72 hour process by their "Italian Master". Mastery indeed! Dessert was a lemon tart: the custard was a bit on the runny side but I didn't give a crap because the lemon flavour was so intense and awesome. I had a glass of chamomile-infused grappa to finish off the meal that was a dessert unto itself. I'd say this was the best meal I've had in Toronto in a long time, but I just went to that hipster taco place Grand Electric last week so it's a tough call. Long story short: A+++ would eat again. read more

I took my Mom here a few months ago, figuring that Italian food was a pretty safe bet for her tastes. We were both completely happy with our meal, from the entree to dessert. The only down note was that the table next to us was very chatty and they really monopolized the waiter; it felt like we were being ignored, and we certainly weren't getting the experience that they were. I've rarely felt that way at a restaurant, and it was disappointing. However, the food was so good, I'd go back in a heart beat. Too pricey for every day, but definitely worth it if you want an outstanding meal. read more

Such a cute place, very friendly staff and great food. Reasonable prices and a nice selection of wines. Will definitely be back! Update: have been back once or twice since posting and still consistently great. I don't understand why this place is not more highly reviewed. It's a cute little oasis of Italian deliciousness in the city. read more

The atmosphere was nice but it was the worst risotto I've ever had. It was very wet and soupy.

What would you expect to pay for a martini in Cabbagetown? My wife and I had something to celebrate and made reservations at F'Amelia. We had all the trappings of a good meal, a bottle of wine, appetizers, etc.. Food was good, service was good. We both had a martini before our meal and the bill for the 2 drinks was 48.00. It was not even premium vodka. Well above downtown club pricing. F'Amelia should be very clear to the customer that the price of their mixed drinks is well above average. read more

Had a date who was a big fan of Italian good. Decided to try something close to home. Made a reservation online and they called me to confirm. Very pleasant and asked if we had any requests or allergies. Arrived at the restaurant and the hostess was kind enough to take our coats. Started by ordering two Apple Cider Ryders, which were quite tasty. We decided on pizza ordering the Pera Arrosto and Agnello Speziato. Both were pretty good. Will probably go back again in the future. read more

My wife and I just enjoyed an excellent dinner here. Bruschetta and antipasti starters were fantastic. The bread is extremely light and each antipasta was delicious. Olives, olive oil, meats and cheese all excellent. The main courses were to the same standard. I had the lamb sausages which were delicious, and served on a perfect mix of roast vegetables. The truffles, as mentioned in another review, were perfect especially the white chocolate chai truffle. Coffee WAS a little weak but i would take off half a star for this at most, if possible. Service, atmosphere, food and drink were all 5/5. I've found my favourite Italian, and it's 5 minutes from home! We will be back for pizzas, which looked excellent. Owned by local Cabbagetowners with a head chef who's ex-Black-Hoof, you can't go wrong. read more

My girlfriend and I passed F'Amelia on a walk with our dog in the autumn and were immediately charmed. We finally had the pleasure of dining there last night. The food was delicious, visually stunning and the flavours were surprisingly complex. I don't tend to frequent Italian restaurants, as I often find them to be somewhat predictable in terms of spices & dishes, but F'Amelia's food stood out. My girlfriend had the scallop appetizer, and I had the warm beet & honey mushroom appetizer. Both were phenomenal. The scallop was melt-in-your-mouth good. Their use of house-pickled ingredients was stellar. For dinner, we got the funghi pizza & the beet and candied walnut risotto. The pizza hit the spot, and the risotto was truly decadent. The waiters were friendly, the place was very clean with a cute decor, high ceilings and a friendly bar staff. We will definitely be going back. read more

Hands down one of our favourite restaurants in Toronto, from the ambiance, to the location, and of course the food. This was our 2nd time for a date and I have to say that it was a top notch dinner. We had our favourite appetizer Quattro Stagioni; crushed San Mariano tomatoes, fior di latte, artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, black olives, and EVOO. My fiancé had Gnocchi with roasted porcini mushroom, house made duck prosciutto, and parmigiano reggiano. As for me I had the braised beef risotto, and a beer from Side Launch. Great place to dine and will definitely return. read more

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