English We were looking for a new food place for dinner where we can try a good Italian food. So, we decided to visit Giulietta located in Toronto, ON. If you're looking for a phenomenal food / dining experience, look no further than Giulietta. Their menu is a culinary masterpiece, offering an incredible selection of dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff ‍‍‍ is friendly and attentive, making every visit a true pleasure. Giulietta is a lovely place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city in spite of being in the city . There's an ample parking space around the building. The place has the huge indoor seating arrangements and the seating arrangement is super comfortable and spacious. The staff is really nice, friendly and kept following . The food menu is great and there are many choices to choose from and they also offer quite a lot of small bites options to choose from.Pricing is decent, good value for money and the place is more suitable for a group of people. French / Français Nous cherchions un nouveau restaurant italien pour dîner et déguster de la bonne cuisine italienne. Nous avons donc décidé d'aller chez Giulietta, à Toronto, en Ontario. Si vous recherchez une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Giulietta. Leur menu est un véritable chef-d'œuvre, offrant une incroyable sélection de plats pour satisfaire tous les goûts. L'atmosphère est chaleureuse et accueillante, et le personnel est amical et attentionné, faisant de chaque visite un vrai plaisir. Giulietta est un endroit charmant. À l'écart de l'agitation citadine , tout en étant en ville . Un grand parking entoure le bâtiment. L'établissement dispose d'une vaste salle intérieure avec des sièges confortables et spacieux. Le personnel est très agréable, accueillant et attentif . La carte est excellente et propose un large choix de plats, ainsi que de nombreuses petites portions. Les prix sont corrects, un bon rapport qualité-prix et l'endroit est idéal pour un groupe. read more

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Haven't been to the restaurant since it moved which was years ago. Overall a good experience. Started off with the beef tartare which was nicely done although I wish there was a little bit more tartare. Cacio e Pepe was very creamy and delicious Also ordered a prawns delicious that had an amazing sauce but the meat stuck to the shells too much and was annoying. BISTECCA alla FIORENTINA: Was excellent and perfectly cooked. Bread was ok. Service was bad though. Our server was nice but very forgetful. Forgot lemons and limes when we asked for them twice, forgot to offer us bread and it showed up after the entire meal was done (and she even charged for them), our birthday person was getting a small gift from the kitchen that our server apparently didn't know about and we were halfway out the door before she came to get us to come back. There were other things that she repeatedly apologized for as well. read more

The food is good but the service has slipped. Been at Giulietta several times a year for many years. The food has always been great. But the service this time was a miss. I'll start with the good: beef tartar was excellent but other restaurants have caught up. Octopus was good. Bistecca was great. Prawns were ok, would probably skip. Cacio pepe was good but very small portion. For the service, it was disappointing. The server was friendly but forgetful. Had to ask for items twice on several occasions. I was also there to celebrate a birthday and the server stopped me and my family from leaving the restaurant before letting us know that the kitchen has a small birthday item for me. I can't tell if she was forgetful or just miscommunication from the m kitchen. But not something I'd expect from a restaurant where their sister location has a Michelin star. read more

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We booked the chefs counter and wow was it an experience! We shared all our meals and loved interacting with the chef as we were dining! My favourite dish was the tiramisu - hands down the best I've had! read more

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I planned to celebrate my birthday at Giulietta's sister restaurant Osteria Giulia, but my husband accidentally booked their sister restaurant, so we ended up trying Giulietta. The ambiance and decoration were nice with average service. Food was mediocre with hits and misses, definitely overpriced for its quality. The chef here was missing some basic temperature control skills. We ordered octopus, burrata, swordfish and radicchio salad for appetizers. For mains, we ordered the sea bream and the pork and a side of crispy potatoes. For dessert, we had the orange sponge cake. Among all dishes, my favourite included the burrata with grapes, the swordfish which was super refreshing and fresh, the flavourful crispy potatoes and the orange sponge cake which had a balanced sweetness level. The pork was average, a bit dry. All other dishes had some misses and not worth the price. A common problem of a lot of dishes were they were too bitter, either resulted from vegetables in salad being undercooked or sea bream and octopus being way overcooked. It was not acceptable with half of the dish not at quality when you spend $100+ per person. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant overall. read more

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Had an amazing meal at Giuletta! As a big fan of the sister restaurant, Osteria Giulia, I had high hopes and Giuletta did not disappoint! For the two of us, we ordered three appetizers and two mains: 1. TRIPPA alla ROMANA - the tripe was perfectly cooked and tasted just like the one I had in Rome many years ago (which I have been thinking about since then)! We thought this was the star of the meal and would come back to Giuletta just for this dish. 2. GIOELLA BURRATA con UVA - buratta with grilled grapes; this dish seems to be one of their more popular ones as it seemed most tables around us ordered this. The grapes were really good and were nice and warm, however the burrata itself was just ok - I wish it was a bit softer, as it was a little bit more dense than I was expecting. 3. CARCIOFI alla GIUDIA - fried artichokes with aioli on the side- this was super good as well, and very light. Its not that filling since its so light but still worth ordering. 4. PAPPARDELLE al RAGU - the texture of the pasta was perfect and the flavour was great as well. RISOTTO all' ARAGOSTA - this was just okay, there is a lot of lobster in it but the flavour is really strong. It was good as we shared all the dishes, but I can see myself struggling to finish it all by myself. Overall, had a great meal and would definitely recommend! The service is also impeccable, with our server giving very detailed recommendations when we asked, which I appreciated. read more

There is a reason why this restaurant has won several awards including multiple Michelin stars. From the food to the atmosphere to the service this restaurant is top notch. Location: little Italy Atmosphere: Modern but cozy Food: radicchio salad, Gem salad, grilled broccolini, squash, fried potatoes, octopus, whole branzino Food thoughts: all of the dishes were absolutely delicious. Perfectly balanced. Fresh ingredients. No complaints. Service: amazingly attentive Overall would highly recommend. This place is super difficult to get a seat so make sure you plan ahead and make a reso in advance. read more

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Giulietta is a trendy restaurant that has been included in the Michelin guide. It serves a smorgasbord of Italian dishes and cocktails. My husband and I ate a variety of plates, with the calamari, burrata and gnocchi covered in black truffles being the biggest standouts. We also tried the crispy potatoes, brussel sprouts, salad and tiramisu. Service was very attentive and friendly. The restaurant was very busy, and reservations can be made two weeks prior starting at midnight. The decor is modern, muted and streamlined, with wood tables and booths and light colored walls. This is a good restaurant for a date, or special occasion. read more

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I have been to the sister restaurant, Osteria Giulia, for a few times already. This time, I am glad to try Giulietta. We ordered the 30oz steak and lobster risotto and finished off with canoli (special dessert of the New Years Eve). The steak is not bad, but definitely not the best, I would say average. The lobster risotto is the highlight of the night. It has chunks of lobster meats, risotto is one of the best I have so far. Finally, I am kind of regret to get the dessert, very similar to pastry stores. Overall, I would come back to have the lobster risotto again!! read more

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Came on a weekday evening as a party of 8. For groups this size, we could only opt for the family-style menu which included set dishes for each course. Upon entry, the waiters offered to take our coats and hang them at the back. They took our drink orders while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. To start, we were served radicchio salad, burrata, and a cheese and salami platter. The burrata was creamy and delightful, but the salad was too bitter for my taste. The cheese and salami were just average. For our first main, we had pappardelle with oxtail ragu and cacio e pepe. Both were quite al dente while I typically prefer my pasta a bit softer, but the flavours were good. Our next course consisted of branzino and iberico pork chop. The branzino was tasty, while the iberico pork was the highlight of the night! The meat melted in your melt and is the equivalent of wagyu for pork. We were also served broccolini and fried potatoes as sides that paired nicely with the mains. Finally, for dessert we were served torta with mascarpone and a lemon meringue. Again, alright but nothing special. For $110 per guest, it's a nice way to sample a bit of everything, but I'm not sure the number of dishes we were served made up for the $880 price tag. Overall, 3.5-4/5 for food, 4/5 ambiance and 5/5 service. read more

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Excellent restaurant and will definitely be back To try more of the menu. We came out on a Friday night and had reservations and I think I wouldn't try without them. Service was top notch and the ambiance was clearly well curated. I ordered one of the cocktails which was made by a very professional bartender and tasted as expected. We ordered the octopus, ragu, iberico pork, and asparagus. The octopus was extremely tender with a very tasty sauce and plated beautifully. I loved the ragu and thought the flavors quality of pasta was excellent. The pork was incredibly tender and just amazing. read more

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Food is always amazing and consistent! Looking forward to my next visit. Service is great! read more

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in the city. I always enjoy the food & the drinks. The service is good & the restaurant is nice. It sometimes takes a few days to find a reservations that works for you. read more

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Delicious! Came here for my boyfriend's birthday after trying their sister restaurant osteria Guilia and this place did not disappoint. Service was phenomenal and they are so accommodating. We ordered the beef tartare and octopus to start and these were amazing! Highly recommend you order these two apps! For main we ordered the pork chop and ragu pasta and these were also amazing. We ordered two non alcoholic drinks and they were delicious too! To end the night we ordered the tiramisu and it was so good. Reminded me of the one I had when I was in Rome. Highly recommended! read more

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We wanted to check out Giulietta since it was noted by the Michelin guide but heard booking resos at Giulietta are a challenge and for a Valentine's Day dinner I had to be diligent! Online resos are available rolling 14 days in advance at midnight via OpenTable. FOOD (4.5/5) We ordered the Beef Tartare (Tartare di manzo) as a starter with Prawn Risotto (Risotto ai gamberi) and Butternut Squash Pasta (Agnolotti di zucca). Highly recommend the beef tartare! It is served with shaved truffle, egg yolk, and grilled sourdough. Rich flavours, truffle adds levity, and the sourdough is a great palate cleanser. The prawn risotto is super rich in seafood broth and has a few shrimp chunks mixed in with the risotto. It comes with two grilled prawns which has a strong shrimpy aroma as it is served which could be a bit offputting if not used to. Dish was great but could've benefited with some acidity like a pickled pepper or lemon juice. The butternut squash pasta are similar to ravoilis stuffed with a sweet squash puree. Simple flavours, good vegetarian option but portions were a bit too small. For dessert we had the house classic tiramisu which is served in a glass and has a prominent rum flavour although not too overpowering. Classic dessert done well but not too surprisingly amazing. DRINKS (4.5/5) We had two glasses of prosecco which tasted standard and was offered a sample taste before the pour which is uncommon for bubbles but was appreciated. SERVICE (3.5/5) For a refined casual dining spot I expected more amicable service but it felt a bit snooty as in we were a bit rushed and it didn't feel 100% welcoming. VALUE (2.5/5) Portion size seems to be a weakness for the price the dishes are. We walked away still feeling hungry after a shared app, individual entrees and a shared dessert. AMBIENCE (5/5) Really nicely furnished and open dining space with mildly dim lighting that made the restaurant feel warm and modern. ACCESSIBILITY (3.5/5) Located a little west of Ossington and College, it is accessible via the College streetcar, albeit with incredible unreliable streetcar service. We had to loop up to Line 2 and bus from Ossington station. Street parking is available on College but limited as is everywhere downtown. OVERALL (4/5) Our overall experience at Giulietta includes well prepared, tasty, and fresh food in a modern psuedo fine dining ambience. Understandably the Michelin guide has noted Giulietta two years in a row. We felt that the portion size was a huge downfall of our experience considering the price of the final bill. Additionally, the (mild) headache of fighting for reservation slots at midnight 2 weeks in advance didn't feel completely worth it. Will be back on a non-peak evening to try other dishes and see if the service feels more welcoming next time. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Toronto. Love the chef's counter. White truffle gnocchi was stellar. Beautiful cozy interior

Definitely a place to go to for delicious food and a great experience. We booked about 2 weeks in advance and got a table for 2 at 6pm on a Thursday. We got the grilled octopus to start, the cacio e pepe and la giuletta pizza for mains, and the torta della nonna and gelato of the day (vanilla with olive oil and salt) for dessert. We absolutely loved everything we got. The service was amazing and the interior is also beautiful. read more

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Hot hot buzz around giulietta - does it live up to the hype? Yes. I haven't checked out an Italian resto in a hot minute, interest rates and inflation can really cripple someone... Better than la vecchia. Stock. Pizza Neopolitan style - leoparding on the bottom. Could've chatted a bit more on the crust. Delicious dough, thin and crispy. The cheese and sauce was lacking in flavour. Store bought buffalo mozz has a higher milk flavor than these guys and the sauce was just kinda basic. The roasted garlic saves it. Cacio e pepe Delicious sauce base with plenty Romano pecorino (forget what it is) and pepper. Slightly a bit too el dente for me though. Octopus Beautifully done. Squash My favourite. Cooked so well with a honey glaze. read more

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Special occasion & delicious! You may or may not know about how hard it is to book Giuletta. Two week in advance at midnight is when you need to book your reservation. I was able to snag a time slot but seating was only available at the bar (which was the best experience!). I can only image this place getting busier and harder to book since it's on the Michelin star recommended guide now. Came here for a special occasion, and was not disappointed! It's a more casual restaurant so no need to dress too fancy! I loved seeing the bartender making our drinks in front of us! Drinks were also great - especially impressed with the ice shaving skills and beautifully shaped ice for every drink. Food was absolutely delicious: Polpo e Fagioli (octopus) 10/10 - Loved the smokey octopus flavour. Wasn't the biggest fan of the white beans it came with though. Olive all' Ascolana (sausage meatball with olives)10/10 - It's a sausage meatball with olives and parm. This is a must get. Something about this deep fried meatball was so juicy and salted perfectly. Tagliolini alla Bolognese (meat ragu pasta) 10/10 - Perfect al dente pasta with a delicious meat sauce - YUM. I would've liked it with more sauce though but still good! L'Amenta (sopressata pizza) 10/10 - Loved this. Perfectly balanced pizza with sauce, crust and toppings. A pro tip, if you love spicy and sweet pizzas, ask them for some honey and chili oil. It really elevates the pizza! Lemon tart 10/10 - Dessert is a must! This was exactly what we needed for our palette to end our meal. Sweet, sour and tart! I can't wait to come back to try more delicious items on their menu again. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been to many italian restaurants and this is in our top 3! Would strongly recommend coming here instead of some other places you'll see in articles. Ambiance: very clean, modern, and romantic. The front end was a bit more quiet and romantic while the back side was more lively since you could sit at the chefs table and see them cook. Service: Our server was so adorable and super nice. She recommended her favorites / fan favorites and we ended up going with a few which ended up being great recommendations! Food: The drinks here were so good! The gnocchi pasta was soooo delicious!!! there was a bit of crunch with each bite which was a surprise - turns out there's small pieces of breadcrumbs in it (yum!). The pizza we got was basically a margarita but with spicy sausage crumbles. This was to die for!!! But the burrata?!? Wow. It had roasted grapes on a vine with a sourdough underneath it. This was the best thing ever. So good and unique. Lastly for dessert, it was my birthday and i don't remember what it was called but it was similar to a pecan pie. Super delicious as well! read more

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I haven't had a chance to visit Giulietta since they first opened as they were always booke up, they now release tables for reservation 2 weeks prior which makes it easier to grab a table! It was a lovely dinner as I'd remembered, the service was perfection, everyone was welcoming, kind, helpful. The food was as delicious as remembered. The octopus is my favourite and the portion is quite large! My partner got the sausage pizza which he inhaled- the crust super doughy like fresh bread. We also finished with the lemon tart which was a beautiful little tart with the right amount of lemon flavour- the almond crust is a great alternative to a regular crust! read more

The food and vibe was Amazing! My girlfriend and I were extremely pleased at the friendly service. Thank you! read more

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For all of the hype the food was good, not amazing. Appetizers: The burrata was good, the carpaccio and the octopus were very good Pasta: the Cacio e Pepe was mediocre at best, the ragu was good, again not excellent. Pizza: mediocre Overall: I expected better. Value was ok. If 3.5 stars was an option, that would be my recommendation read more

3.5 I had heard a lot about Giulietta and wanted to try it out. Was able to get a Saturday night reservation for 3 and jumped at the opportunity. We ordered 2 apps, 2 pastas, 1 pizza and 1 dessert. This was definitely enough for 3 people. The 2 apps ordered was the tuna and the buratta - tuna was good, but the buratta was the star. For the pastas we got the ravioli and the cacio el pepe - ravioli was delicious! This was my favourite dish of the evening. Cacio el pepe was not that good - cheese was over powering and nothing particularly special. The pizza was nice and fresh - definitely tasted the quality here. Let's talk about the dessert though - that was amazing! I highly highly recommend the lemon meringue tart - it was so good! Total came to $280 ish with tax & tip. Ordered a mocktail each as well. It was pricey, but the vibes and service was nice. read more

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Giuletta definitely lives up to its name! This restaurant was on the Michelin Guide, which is what brought me to try the restaurant. It is well-deserving of its spot on that list. The service here is on the next level. Once we entered and were seated, our coats were taken and hung up. While dining, the servers are constantly checking up on how you are doing. I would take two sips of water and our cups would already be refilled! Although some might find that a bit too much, i appreciate their attentiveness. This is probably some of the best Italian food I've had in Toronto! They had a small mocktail selection, so we ended up going with two of them (I forget which, but both were quite unique and delicious). We started with the Calamari Fritti, which was beautifully crisp and not chewy at all. The lemon aioli that came with it paired great with the calamari. My only wish was that it was a bigger serving! We also ordered the L'Amentea pizza. The sauce had a good amount of acidity, and the crust was nice and puffy. A good pizza, however, probably not the best that I've ever had. The Agnolotti di Zucca (butternut squash ravioli) and the Branzino alla Griglia were TOP TIER. The brown butter sauce on the ravioli was to die for, and the branzino was literally melting on my mouth. I still think about the branzino from time to time again. I need to know the recipe! We also ordered the Insalata Contadina (gem lettuce salad with lemon vinaigrette), and now I plan on growing gem lettuce next growing season. It was so wonderfully crisp, and for a salad it was the most memorable salad I've had. For dessert, we had the house-made chocolate gelato and the chocolate mousse dessert. I'm not much of a chocolate person, but I enjoyed both. The mousse dessert had some kind of cracker/cookie on the bottom to balance out the soft mousse texture. The chocolate gelato had some crunchy pieces (might have been salt crystals or ice crystals) that were pleasant. At the end of our meal, our server gave us a small gift, a little hot chocolate bomb! We went near the holidays so it might have been because of that, but it was still a nice gesture! Overall, this is one of the best spots for high-end Italian. If you are a foodie, definitely check out Giuletta! read more

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The fried olives... are amazing. Still thinking about them 1 week later, highly recommend. The pizza and pasta are amazing options too. Good drinks. Great service. Honestly this was a highlight of my trip to Toronto. I definitely plan on returning next time I am in town! read more

Wow! Let me first start off with a mention of the excellent service. Jessie and the male bartender (glasses/buzz cut with a short mohawk) helped set a solid tone for this first time visit. They were attentive, knowledgeable and worked well with the entire team to create a solid experience for us visiting from NY. Had a reservation at the bar and it was fantastic. Gave us an opportunity to chat with Jessie so she can help us learn about the menu, restaurant history and wide range of tasty offerings. Although we didn't get anything particularly listed from the drink menu, we had a taste preferences and the bartender took it and ran with it. Was brilliant how he curated drinks based on our interest. I've only seen that kind of talent in NY bars with the most talented mixologist. Giulieta - you have two gems in these two! The food was great. I've never had octopus before but the was this particular dish was chargrilled to perfection and was complimented by a taste salsa verde which amplified the flavor. I enjoyed my first time. Also had the pork entree, pizza and one of the popular pastas. Everything was epic and did not disappoint! Def make a reservation in advance because this place is popular and fills up. Will be back when in Toronto and recommend to others! read more

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I'm not one to rate establishments 5 but stars but this place is levels above. Giulietta is IMO by far the best Italian in the city I've come across. I hear they have a sister location that is more upscale and will surely try. But to stick to this one - the food, the service, the execution, the overall vibe is all a level up. In a city filled with many Italian restaurants and establishments, many good, many questionable and some just flat out pretentious and unapproachable -- Giulietta is top notch. The seating from main floor to the bar to the chefs table is all inviting. The menu is legit chalk full with some Italian staples that look and sound easy going but to execute are hard and if done wrong can ruin dinners, they do it all right. We sat at the chefs table. The staff all around there are awesome. I think every plate coming out behind the chefs table was executed to perfection, meticulously hard crafted with details to everything and looked delicious. The kind of place you would want to try anything in the menu and be a regular of. My try's: read more

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Overall 3 stars : 4 for the food taste and table service but minus one star because of the way the manager dealt with the error in charging HST. We made reservations 2 weeks in advance on Open Table. When we arrived, we had to wait for our table as the people were not finished. Our server was excellent and was very friendly and provided good suggestions. For appetizers, we ordered the carne cruda (beef tartare), trippa alla romana (Roman style braised tripe) and the crudo di pesce spada (chilled swordfish). They were all delicious but the swordfish was definitely the favourite as it was so light and fresh. For the mains, we had tonnerelli cacio e pepe, gnocchi ripieni, orata alla griglia (grilled sea bream) and the braciola di maiale (iberico pork chop). The cacio e pepe was ok and very cheesy but the gnocchi was excellent. It was stuffed and had shavings of black truffle. Soooo good. The grilled sea bream was very good and cooked perfectly and the iberico pork chop was excellent as well. We also had a side of crispy potatoes which were so good. For dessert we had the torta Della nonna, torta all'arancia and the chocolate cannoli. The torta all'arancia was the best. It was so light and tasted like a creamsicle. Overall the food and table service was excellent. Now, the part where they lost a star was when we got the bill. All the items were correct but they added the hst. Now this was the last day where the hst freeze was in place. We asked our server and checked the government website which said that the hst freeze was until the end of day. Our server notified the manager and the manager came by and provided a new bill which had adjusted for the incorrect application of hst. We noted that we had eaten out that day and were not charged hst and the radio was announcing that it was the last day of the hst holiday. The issue was how the manager presented the issue. Instead of owning up that an error was made, she proceeded in saying that they were informed by restaurant Canada that the hst holiday ended at midnight on February 14 rather the February 15 and that as a "goodwill" gesture, they adjusted for the hst. This was very inappropriate and very insulting as it was not our error and not our issue but the restaurant's error. The attitude of the manager and the way we were treated us was very very disappointing for a restaurant like this. Everything was excellent up until this point and not sure if we will ever come back here or their sister restaurant, Osteria Giulia, which we had been to several times. read more

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Went here for a special friend's birthday dinner and from the moment I walked into the restaurant I was greeted enthusiastically and seated promptly. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly. All questions regarding the menu and wine pairings were answered and honestly helped to make an overall amazing meal with the perfect wine to accompany our meal. The food is exceptional I had not a single complaint the entire meal, the portions are generous and the flavours are out of this world. They definitely have earned their Michelin rating! I don't think I've ever had a better grilled octopus in my entire life, and that's not an exaggeration. The pasta had me wanting to order another to take home for later despite being stuffed. I was a little hesitant about the grapes being paired with the burrata but was quickly put at ease the moment I tried it, it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is very intimate and romantic which I loved for a cute and intimate birthday celebration. Despite it being a restaurant with others around I felt as though we were in our own little bubble and the staff once again just fit right into that equation seamlessly! I loved that it felt like having a chat with a friend while discussing wine pairings for our meal as well as being offered the opportunity to taste the wine beforehand to ensure it was what we wanted. Overall would definitely recommend and I absolutely WILL be going back to try more of the amazing food! read more

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Booked a table for our group of 5 for a night out. You will definitely need to book in advance if you want to grab a seat here! Street parking is available. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share: - Grilled octopus - grilled to perfection, tender, but a bit bitter due to the charred areas - Tartare toast with truffle - this is a must-order! Out of everything we have ordered, this stood out the most and we all agreed was a delicious appy - kale salad, ragu pasta, soppressata pizza and mushroom pizza - all great dishes - Gelato and poached pear cake - gelato was OK, not really worth the price tag but the poached pear cake was great We were initially drawn to this place because they were listed as a top 10 restaurant in Canada, so we had to try. The ambiance and service were amazing. Great date night spot too. read more

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Overall I gave this a 3 stars because 65% of the food was not good on our set 8 course meal for $85/person. Let me explain why: THE PROS: 1. The customer service was great! the girl we had was absolutely amazing couldn't have asked for a better server but because I am a foodie my rating depends more on the food than just the service so it definitely deserved some stars for our great waitress. 2. The medium rare pork with black peppercorn sauce was TO DIE FOR! we have never had a medium well done pork chop before but the girl explained it and I think I'll never want a well done pork again after this. This is one of the best pork chops our whole table has had. 3. The pine nut butter tart was 11/10 A MUST TRY!!! I've never had some a unique delicious tart that made me want more and more. This tart sounds odd and yes at first when it came out it didn't look or sound as yummy as the tiramisu but I kid you not. I WILL HAVE DREAMS of this pine nut tart. It was not too sweet it had the perfect texture and every bit was so heavenly... if they turned into a bakery and only sold these tarts I think they would do amazing infact they should try selling these frozen and our whole table would buy a batch to bring home! 4. The beets and the buratta and the beans were all good also. A solid 8/10 I would say. THE CONS: 1. They charge for water yes even if you ask for distilled or tap. "Because they have a special filtration system hooked up" no there is no option for tap water. 2. Their charcuterie was terrible. Whoever chose their over hardened minature pretzel and we came with a table of 10 but they gave only 8... so if you do a set menu with a group of people they serve their 8 courses as a family style plate so you can take what you want. But the charcuterie literally only had 8 little pretzel breads the size of a toonie... so 2 people couldn't have it so left an awkward sharing moment. You couldn't even easily break this bite size pretzel in half because of how hard it was and stubby. 3. Their salad was 6/10 because they only used the bitter kind of greens I don't know the name of the vegetable but they were white with hints of purple. So even though they added cranberries to sweeten it overall it was still quite bitter. No one at our table enjoyed the salad but it was edible and you felt very healthy ingesting some so there's that 4. Fish of some sort? NO-ONE like this. Don't order it. 4/10 because people found some bones still left inside and that's always unpleasant when a fish comes supposedly de boned. The sourness of the capers and whatever stuff on top didn't really compliment each other. Very interesting but none of our groups liked it 5. Caciopepe with flat cyclinder pasta. So I am not a real Italian but I can tell you no one at our group liked this pasta. The pasta was very underdone. We can appreciate a good Al dente pasta but this wasn't it. It was way too hard for anyones liking and the sauce was meh. SO OVERALL, I would come back only for really 3 dishes and their service but not a lot of other dishes and especially not for their cacio Pepe pasta which is what I feel like they were known for. read more

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Giulietta knows good food. Every course ordered had us wanting more. We started with the scallop crudo, with phenomenal fresh apple and celery flavours. The corn agnolotti came next and it was simply a burst of fresh cheesy creamy corn with every bite. With the perfectly cooked branzino we also ordered a side of beans, both of which truly shows off the exciting flavours of the ingredients. Not pictured (because we really wanted to dig in) was a pine nut honey tart, which was probably one of the best desserts I've had in Toronto. The service was impeccable and our hostess was very informative with the food and wine choices. My only complaint was that we opted for wine as the cocktails seemed a little uninspired - why is there 3 different negronis out of 7 cocktails?? The restaurant was beautifully modern so that's a plus. Overall, Giulietta is definitely worth a romantic night out! read more

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Came here to celebrate my bf's birthday. I was quite excited to try this restaurant as it's currently ranked #9 on Canada's 100 best restaurants. The atmosphere and service were fantastic. The front of the restaurant was more lightly dimmed and has a great date night vibe, while the back section was brighter and serves bigger parties. I love the open kitchen concept and would really not mind sitting at the bar seats to see all the actions in the kitchen next time. Our server was very attentive. She cleaned our table after every course and made sure we have everything we need. This is a great place to enjoy Italian dining on the more upscale side. The food was fresh, rich in flavour, and cooked very well. We started with the truffle beef tartare. There was generous amount of truffles and added an earthy flavour to the fresh beef. The dish was a tad under seasoned. I think a bit more salt and pepper would bring out the flavours even more. For mains, we went with the king crab risotto and la giulietta pizza. This was a white pizza with pistachio and Lardo. It's actually a very interesting combo. I think the toppings all came together well, and the pizza was super thin but with a nice but slightly burnt crust. The king crab risotto had decent amount of crab meat and def had a very strong crab/seafood flavour. The portion was smaller than expected cause it came in a big plate but the plate itself is actually really shallow. Finally, we ordered the pear dark chocolate cake for dessert. The pear was baked inside the cake, and the server poured the brandy anglaise over the cake when they brought it out. The cake has a denser texture and was quite rich but not too sweet since they used dark chocolate. The soft baked pear went well with the cake, and the brandy added quite a bit of sweetness to it. Overall a great dinner experience. All the dishes were well executed. I would love to return to try some of their other dishes. Check out Jess.feed.me on IG for more food photos! read more

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Had such a great experience at Giulietta last night for a little pre-valentines date night. We enjoyed everything from the food, to the service to the ambience! To start we ordered the Polpo e Fagioli (grilled octopus) as this was highly recommended by everyone. I am not usually the biggest fan of octopus, but this was one was so well done! It was cooked perfectly; so tender and with a delicious charred flavour. It was also topped with a yummy salsa verde which really elevated the dish. For mains, we ordered the Ravioli Al Tartufo and L'amentea pizza. The ravioli was super rich and cheesy, and you could really taste the truffle in the dish. It was quite heavy and left me very full. My favourite dish of the night however, ended up being the L'amentea pizza! It tasted so fresh, the crust was perfectly thin and crispy and was topped with a spicy sopressata. I was quite impressed with the spice level! I also recommended ordering honey to put on top, it balanced out the spice perfectly. We were too full for dessert, and initially said no and got our checks. However I saw the couple next to us order the house made gelato which looked incredible! Our server heard us debating on getting the gelato and she was kind enough to bring us a small gelato portion on the house! It was rich and chocolatey and wonderful. We really had the perfect date night here! read more

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Was super excited to finally be able to try Giulietta for my birthday. They only release reservation spots 14 days in advance, so I managed to get a spot by booking 14 days in advance at midnight. Spots go fairly quickly. My original time choice was 8pm on a Friday, but only 8:30pm was available so I booked that time. If you're planning on celebrating an event, it's important to note that they don't allow balloons, decorations, cake, etc. to be brought in. Food: 7.5/10 I came here with a group of 6 and our table was ready for us right away. We ordered the l'amentea pizza as an appetizer. It came cut into 4 slices, even though we were 6 people so we had to cut it into more pieces ourselves. However, flavour wise we liked it so much that we got another, the la valentia which came cut in 6 slices. Both were very good. The base is very thin and the flavours were tasty. La valentia has more of a mix of flavours, so if you want simplicity and to play it safe, l'amentea would be the one to get. For mains, we got a variety of gnocchi, risotto and cacio de pepe. The pasta in all of them were cooked perfectly and the flavours were what your would expect based on the description. We really loved how the portions were the perfect size - not too small where you're left hungry and not too big where you leave stuffed. Drinks: 7.5/10 Drinks were a mix of classics and unique flavours. We got an aperol spritz, negroni rosato, l'antonello and yuzu cider. Flavours were on point and the drinks weren't watered down. The black current in the negroni rosato was a nice twist to the traditional taste. The most unique drink was the l'antonello. The smokey flavour left you with such a pleasant aftertaste. Definitely pleasant to sip on throughout the meal. Service: 3/10 We were quite disappointed with the service here. Our main server was good. She got all our orders correct, made sure the pizzas as appetizers were served first and topped our waters up throughout the evening. However there were a few things that brought our rating down. First, some of our dishes weren't served warm. Second, our table was booth style, so our orders were taken from the opening closest to the aisle. My friend got her drink spilled on her hair and jacket because the server tried to serve it from behind her (not where the aisle side is). A different server also tried to serve the gnocchi from behind and some of it fell before getting to the table. We expected at the the drink to be comped or something for spilling it on my friend, but it wasn't. Overall, I really expected more given all the hype and how it's always so booked up. It's a good place to get solid Italian food, but I didn't find it outstanding. I definitely expected more in terms of service. read more

Immediately upon walking we were warmly greeted. Service is impeccable and the attention to detail is top notch. Great ambiance- good for groups or date night and casual dining. Food was excellent. The Spritz was great and our meals were delicious. The Polpo E Fagioli was superb, cooked to perfection and the salsa verde added a nice touch with the beans. The radicchio salad was light, fresh and crispy. My husband had the cacio e pepe and said it was underwhelming. read more

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Food was either really bland or too salty? Service was a bit average but the ambience was lively :)

Our server and the hospitality were excellent, a 10. The entire wait staff is on top of it and very efficient. Though there was quite a bit of lag between serving the appetizers and the main course. The ambience is slightly upscale and the lighting is a bit bright for dinner. We had high expectations for the food due to the ratings, but were disappointed with some of the food and thus, overall gave the food a 3.5. The fried sausage olives and cod fritter appetizers were not to our liking. (They kindly took the olives off our bill and apologized that it was not to our expectations and replaced it with normal olives). The salads were good. The morel gnocchi with asparagus was very good and one of the better things on the menu. We had to remove some of the spicy smoky sausages from the Valentia pizza as it was a bit too spicy and over powering. The traditional La Ragina (Margherita) pizza and Bolognese pasta were good but I would not consider any of the food Michelin quality. We did not have any drinks or desserts. read more

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Before there was Osteria Guilia there was Guiletta. I haven't been here in soooo long and surprisingly they had a 8pm res on a weekend?! We had: Elgioioso Burrata: This was creamy and delicious! I love figs and they added a perfect sweetness and went well with the tangy vinaigrette Tartare di Manzo: This was delicious! The beef was tender the egg yolk gave it some creaminess and the black truffle was fragrant Crudo Di Tonno: All the olives, capers and fennel surprisingly worked very well with the yellow fin tuna! Polpo e Fagioli: I can still picture the plump, whole octopus that was served many years ago. But this time around it looked scraggly and chewed up. Texture wise it was almost dry and chalky, what I believe may be a result of being cooked and refrozen and reheated. Even my non-foodie guests pointed this out so no it's not cause I'm picky Tagliolini Alla Bolognese: I had high hopes for this but was quite disappointed as it tasted like chef boyardee to me. The flavors didn't have much dimension as I hoped Special pumpkin/squash gnocchi: I found this to be really different in terms of flavors. The pasta was soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness and the green sauce was tangy which was different They were also having an off day with the bar as they mixed up every round of drinks we ordered. I hope they fix up their staffing and supply chain issues so I can recommend more of their items in the near future. read more