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

I had an amazing dinner here! Sat at the bar and service was amazing. I had the seasonal butternut squash filled tortelli pasta, brown butter, sage & amaretti. HEAVEN. And finished off with a delicious dessert. They're tucked away and hard to see from the street. Always busy. I actually got a parking ticket while I was eating. But it was worth it. Ha! read more

Giulietta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been wanting to try Giulietta forever and finally for a reso for the birthday weekend! Tartare Di Manzo Belgioiso Burrata Risotto Di Aragosta Brodetto Di Pesce Torta Della Nonna This was hands down one of my all time fav beef tartare and burrata all of the seafood components in the pesce were cooked perfectly! The Risotto had so many diced pieces of Lobster in it, very flavourful and meaty but the Risotto was al dente and I personally prefer when it's softer and more goey tasting but it was still delicious. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes! read more

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Insanely good calamari, & the brodettò di pesce was out of this world. Definitely comparable to some of the seafood stews I've had while travelling in Europe. It comes with two nice big hunks of crispy toasted bread for soaking up every last bit of the delicious sauce. The service was fantastic - very kind, outgoing & friendly, which created a fun lovely environment to be in. They also gave three glasses of champagne on the house since we were celebrating a birthday, which was a lovely, much appreciated touch. The restaurant itself is also gorgeous - very modern & intimate. I'll be sure to return. read more

Giulietta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Giulietta is located on College about a short walk from Dovercourt. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while as I had heard good things. I decided to order takeout as Giulietta started offering this amidst the pandemic. Online ordering was a breeze on their website where I selected a particular pick up time. The pick up experience was good but I had to wait for a few minutes for my order to come out. I ordered the crab spaghetti and the ravioli girasole. The crab spaghetti had large chunks of crab meat and the sauce complimented and coated the fresh housemade pasta well. What a delicious dish! The ravioli girasole was also a great dish as well, very bright and had a lot of lemon flavour without it being overpowering. Overall, both pasta dishes were outstandingly delicious and simplistic in a good way. Would definitely come back to Giulietta for more! read more

Giulietta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ok wow this restaurant really blew me away. The service was amazing everyone was so attentive and made sure you had everything you needed. We sat at the bar which I was worried about since they are booked solid all the time so make sure you're booking in advance. Our bartender made me a custom drink and it was SOO goood! We orders the carpaccio and burrata to start and it literally melted in your mouth with bursting flavour. For mains we got pizza and the meat sauce pasta which I never order when I go out but I'm so happy I did! This was the best meat sauce I have ever had. I will definitely be back at the restaurant it was soooo worth it. read more

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Got a spot for a friday early dinner by the bar. The place was busy already despite of their 17:00 opening hour. My friend and I shared the La Giulietta pizza, which is a white sauce, and the calamari fritti. The pizza was delicious, I really like the strip of lardo di modena on it, it made every bite interesting. The calamari fritti was THE BEST I have ever had anywhere. It was well seasoned through and through, even without the lemon & garlic aioli I could it that by itself. But the perfect bite was a bit of the shishito pepper, a piece of calamari, and a little dollop of the aioli *chefskiss* As for my main, I ordered the agnolotti di mais. The bartender / server suggested it since summer almost ended and it's a good time to enjoy sweet corn. The chanterelle mushroom had a tang to it which add depth to the overall sweet dish. For my first sweet-ish pasta, this was not bad at all. We concluded the meal with their meringa al limone. I love tart dessert and anything lemon so this was perfect. I ate the tart without the meringue to get more sour out of every bite since for me with the meringue was too sweet. read more

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

A new Italian gem opens in college. Not the typical Italian restaurant on the strip this place brings a modern look on the food with a classic taste. A classic service with perfect table side presentation from all staff. We had everything presented in perfect fashion. Great wine selection with options across the board to satisfy most sophisticated person. Total fun night I would do any time. read more

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This is my third time to Giulietta and it's always a wonderful experience. I find their service and atmosphere the best part of the night. I do enjoy their food as always but I do find it to be abit pricey. Every dish tasted amazing and I still recommend this place to anyone who asks. We had the Olive all' ascolana (which I always love), the beef tartare (which was good), the agnolotti (amazing), ragu campanelle (great), and the whole branzino (great). We ended our dinner with the Torta Della Nona (which is my personal fav) and the pistachio gelato. read more

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Came here for my birthday with my girlfriend on a Wednesday evening in November. We were seated at the bar and I found it very cozy. It was packed! Our reservation was at 8pm, and people were not slowing down in coming in. We had the burrata to start which was pretty decent and I loved the bread we had with it. The drinks were also delicious, but nothing to write home about. The cacio e pepe was good, and I wish there was more of it. My girlfriend had the ravioli which was amazing but a bit small portion for the price. For dessert, we didn't want anything but the bartender gave us Gelato on the house which was a salted caramel. It was so good but not sure if I would have paid the price of 11 dollars for it. It is really expensive for what you get, but still an enjoyable experience. I'm not sure if I would rush back. 4 stars because I thought the service was really nice but 3.5 on food. read more

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This might be my favorite dinner spot in Toronto The ambiance is great, the staff are friendly & energetic (the right amount of energy not the annoying type of energy), the food is delicious, & it's all good vibes! Carne Crudo: hand-cut beef, Umbrian black truffles, hens egg, parmgiano reggiano & crostone -- Must try! So so good. Great way to start the meal. POLPO e FAGIOLI: grilled octopus, cannellini beans & salsa verde. -- creative combination & one of their popular dishes. I personally don't enjoy octopus a lot but I know I need to grow up.. CRUDO di PESCE SPADA: marinated swordfish, olives, capers, lemon, chili, mint & olio nuovo -- so beautiful, refreshing, & delicioussssss. Must try! TORTELLI ai FUNGHI: porcini & ricotta filled pasta, foraged mushrooms, butter & thyme -- Another one of their popular dishes that just make sense. Mouthwateringgggg TONNARELLI CACIO e PEPE: traditional long Roman pasta, kampot black pepper & pecorino -- simple yet tastyy. Your safe option that you can't go wrong with Then of course there was an egg nog ice cream and the Torta della Nonna but the dessert isn't mind blowing & I can live without it tbh. The overall experience was very enjoyable & I highly recommend you stop here for dinner if you're in Toronto! read more

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Quite pricey for Italian food. The burrata we got was $32! The Tonarelli was al dente and chewy but pretty simple. Beware of the $3 water fee if you don't specifically request tap water. read more

Giulietta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

BOTTOM LINE: One of best dining experiences in Toronto. Period. Seldom will you find a restaurant that "has it all", but Giulietta would be one of them. From the understated design from Guido Constantino Projects Inc., the space balances a clean and minimalist white oak aesthetic with an unexpected warmth and coziness. If you choose to sit at the chef's table, you'll be presented with a choreography of culinary feats that will deepen your appreciation for how deftly tuned and in sync the kitchen staff are. Away from the kitchen, the serving staff were friendly, attentive, and unobtrusive. The food, ultimately, is what you're here for, and you won't be disappointed. I would simply say that they've found a way to take familiar flavours and dishes and enhance them in a way that will make you question whether you're having a psychedelic trip in your mouth! Every dish I had felt like it was perfectly executed, and in this regard, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Rarely am I this effusive in my reviews, but when it comes to Giulietta, I would say it's well deserved. read more

Giulietta has been named one of Canadas top restaurants, and it's damn hard to get into. So... natch I've been drooling about going here forever. Spoiler alert: it lives up to the hype. My friend and I were seated at the bar, which I was bummed about at first, but found it to be totally comfortable and actually kinda preferable- the view of the restaurant was great, and the bartenders were cute so whatevs. Plus the chairs have a BACK and I'm NOT twenty anymore OKAY!?! I started with a cocktail - a super sweet but yummy mixture of Lambrusco and blood orange. The sommelier later helped us pick a bottle- I think she thought we were a little clueless... she kept giving us this look like she thought we were going to ask for Apothic Red. Anyways we went with the Dolcetto D'Alba, which was a great full, round choice. My friend and I are total beasts and wanted to eat everything, which is what we told our server. He coursed it out nicely for us, and somehow we managed to finish it all. The first course was the yellowfin tuna. Tbh this was the only dish I didn't love. It has big, bright, acidic flavours, but it was missing something. I didn't feel like I got enough of the beautiful fish flavour. Just a little flat. Next was the eponymous pizza. Okay now just stop. Put down what you're doing. Place that rerun of Americas Next Top Model on pause. And get the eff out to this restaurant to eat the Giulietta pizza. Creamy scamorza and panna, pistachio, and lardo di Modena sliced so thing you can see through it. This pizza is decadent and so unique. I happened to also be in on a night when the great Rob Rossi was stretching the dough. You can see why they named a restaurant after this pizza Next up, because we're beasts, we got two pastas; agnolotti di mais and the mafalde alla genovese.The mafalde was just what I wanted it to be- perfect mini lasagna noodles in an unctuous, winey veal Ravi. The agnolotti is not for everyone, but I loved it. The sweetness of the fresh corn is perfectly balanced with the earth mushrooms and savoury pasta. We all know that in these apocalyptic times you can't afford to skip dessert. So we got the torte fella nonna. I was not expecting this deliciousness. It's all the things you love about a butter tart, but with a tasty nuttiness and distinct floral notes. Is it sweet AF? Absolutely. Did I lick the plate? No, because I'm a lady. If you can't tell, I highly recommend Giulietta. The service was friendly and quick, the food wonderful, and the vibe just right. One hint though- I wouldn't have minded if the lights had been dimmed about an hour earlier. But maybe that was just me. If you like this review, follow me here or on my BRAND NEW restaurant TikTok @nickeatseverything or insta: @_nickeatseverything_ read more

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Upon entering Giulietta, my spouse told me "we've been here before, I remember that glass-fronted fridge in the middle of the room". I checked and to my delight found out that the chef is Rob Rossi, who previously owned Bestellen at the same address. Giulietta offers a more refined experience and interior décor than its predecessor. At the time of the pandemic, booths and tables are separated by clear panels. Patio seating (on the street) is also available at the front of the house. I started my meal with the popular Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe (traditional long Roman pasta, kampot black pepper & pecorino); this simple dish was served perfectly al dente and was satisfying. For my main I had the Cotoletta di Maiale (fried pork chop 'alla Milanese', verdure marinate & lemon); it was tasty, but I believe it was a crime to pound such a fine pork chop to bread and deep fry it; such treatment should be reserved to lesser cuts. To finish the meal, I had the Torta della Nonna (wildflower honey & pine nut tart with mascarpone cream), which was lovely and a nice finish to the culinary experience. Service in the dining room was delightful. Our server was gracious and efficient. Service prior to arriving to the restaurant was non-existent; I included a dietary restriction question in my reservation, which went unanswered; I subsequently called three times and left voice messages to clarify the dietary restriction concern, which were also ignored. While Giulietta is doing a good job providing superior experience at the restaurant, they need to improve the pre-dining experience as well and bring it to the same level. Street parking available. The area is served by TTC 506 line. TLDR; superior Italian food with matching prices read more

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Came here as a group of 4 hungry girls. We got 2 starters, 2 pizzas, 2 pastas, 1 veg, and 2 desserts. This was a very happy amount of food for us. The food was just WOW. Octopus was just ok, definitely had better, but the tripe was phenomenal. My friend got an extra order of the tripe just to bring home. Pizzas were great, oily goodness and delicious crust. Cacio e Pepe was probably the dish I liked the least - agreed by everyone it was just way too heavy even for a creamy pasta dish. The star of the show was the tart though, I still dream about it. Also the $3 water charge...would probably be a deal breaker elsewhere but I loved the food here so much I'm wiling to eat the cost. read more

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I've been finding Italian food in Toronto good but never something I normally crave or come back to which is kinda shocking for someone who loves carbs. I was drawn to Guilietta because I am a top chef fan and was curious about Chef Rob Rossi. I made a reservation 1 month in advance and sat at the kitchen bar (highly recommend if you're a foodie). Everything was fantastic - the food was unique with a few twists but delicious nonetheless. Appetizers: 1. Carne Crudo This is a twist on a steak tartare on a toast with truffle. Such a flavourful bite with a generous portion of truffle. The egg was also a unique texture. 2. Insalata Contadina A great refreshing salad that helped balance out the heavier dishes a head Mains: Tagiolini alla Genovese Such a surprising dish - I was ready for it to be a heavy but the sauce the noodles were fantastic. La Valentia - Pizza I'm sucker for nduja, and this pizza had a nice kick. I'm not a huge crust lover but the pizza here was great with fresh toppings. Dessert: Tiramisu - A twist on a tiramisu but you could still taste the mascarpone and coffee. read more

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There is nothing bad I can say about this restaurant. The staff are truly amazing. Some of the best food I've ever had. The ambiance is simple, but it was great. A little pricey for the average human. But it was worth the fine dining experience. read more

came here for their cacio e pepe but what blew me away rlly was the service and ambience at this place. our bartender/server literally put our jackets on for us and all their staff were very attentive to details my favourite dish of the night was the cacciucco di pesce; shellfish was sweet, black cod was buttery, and charred bread to dip in the umami seafood tomato broth. la giulietta wood fire pizza was also solid, but the toppings weren't too much to write home about ok can someone pls tell me what cacio e pepe is supposed to taste like because all i could taste was parmesan??? like overly salty for me and the black pepper taste that i was expecting wasn't prominent at all. maybe it is an acquired taste that i haven't acquired yet TLDR: environment is amazing, fantastic service, bring ur dates. brodetto di pesce is fresh and delicious. skip on the cacio e pepe. on our menu : brodetto di pesce (9.5/10 ) tonnarelli cacio e pepe (6.5/10 ) la giulietta (8.3/10 ) read more

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This restaurant was recently voted as one of the top restaurants in Canada for 2019 - they are actually number 9 on the list. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Italian food, so I was really excited to try this place out. There were 7 of us at the table, and we discussed the possibility of having the family style meal, which is usually recommended for a party of our size. However, it wasn't easy getting everyone to agree on which dishes to try, so we all ended up ordering our own dishes. A couple of us did share a few bites, so I was able to taste a few more dishes than what I ordered for myself. This is always my favourite way to dine, so you can experience as much of the menu as possible. Our server did say that the menu changes with the seasons, which is great since you get the freshest ingredients at their peak. It can also mean that a favourite dish won't always be available, but it's great to try new things. I started out with a Negroni cocktail, which was probably the best one I've ever had. Kudos to the bartender, as it was perfection. For a starter, I had the grilled octopus - I was actually hoping it was available as an entrée, as I'd seen photos of it already. Sadly for me, it was just appetizer size. It wasn't as tender as I'd hoped, but it was really flavorful and well-seasoned. For my entrée, I had the branzino, which was served whole. It was difficult to eat because there were so many bones, and it tasted a bit overdone, but still enjoyable. I shared some of my fish with a fellow diner in exchange for a few pieces of his pork chop, which was exceptional. We also shared a side of asparagus as well as the cauliflower, the latter being a bit bland. Their namesake pizza was a big hit, with lots of pistachios and a hint of smoked cheese. Four of us ordered desserts, which we shared with each other, and I have to say that the lemon crostata that I ordered was very good, but the Italian custard, called Bonet PIemontese, was the standout for everyone. It's very much like a crème caramel in both appearance and texture. I would definitely order this again. Their coffee was also exceptional, although we did not get it until after we'd all finished our desserts. They really need to improve the timing on that, as most people prefer to have their coffee with their dessert. Service was generally quite good, although we did wait quite a while to order our food, and then again had about a 35 minute wait between the appetizers and the entrées. When they brought the bill, they advised us that they were unable to split by seat. This is usually an awkward situation, but it was made even worse by the fact that many of the items on the bill were listed in Italian, so some people were unsure of what they had ordered. It took about 25 minutes just to sort it out. I cannot understand with technology today, why the restaurant cannot split a bill. Their POS system was one of the newest and fanciest ones I've ever seen, so I'm not sure if I believe they can't do it, rather than they choose not to. In any case, the food was definitely good enough that I want to return, next time to try the pasta, as not one person in the group ordered any on this visit. read more

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Oh my god. This place was amazing in every aspect. I came here on a Wednesday night with my coworker and we were aware of the positive reviews but this totally exceeded my expectations. It was pretty busy and we didn't have a reservation so we were seated at the bar. I didn't mind, and the service at the bar was actually phenomenal. Very attentive and friendly. They took time to wipe our table between courses and ensured our drinks were never empty. We shared the polpo e fagiolli (grilled octopus, cannellini beans and salsa verde) and cavolgiore in paedella (cauliflower, sultana raisins, garlic, lemon and parsley) to start. The latter dish is actually a side but we had it as an appetizer. The octopus, which came highly recommended by the staff was cooked to perfection. It has a nice amount of char to it and was very crispy. The cauliflower was good too - an interesting combination with the raisins but it worked! For the main, I got the reginelle pappardelle (slow cooked oxtail ragu, pangratto, parsley and parmigiano reggiano). It was soo tasty. There was a good amount of oxtail, and the flavours were all there. There was a crispy layer of breadcrumbs and cheese and it added a bit of texture to every bite. Loved this dish so much. For dessert we shared the lemon crostata (lemon meringue with candied rosemary) and bonet piemontese (italian custard with amaretto, coffee and vanilla). Nothing but good things to say about both of these dishes! read more

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Pretty disappointed after eating dinner here. 1) Reservation: we had a reservation for 8:30 and weren't seated until 8:55. Definitely hangry by that point as it was already a late dinner and they didn't even give us the table we originally had in the back - just whatever table became available first so it's as if there was no point in making a reservation. 2) Food was pretty mediocre. We ordered the octopus and tuna for appetizers, and then the prosciutto pizza, cacio e pepe, and bolognese for our mains. - tuna looked pretty but had no sauce or flavor mentioned on the menu. Just some hot oil you could barely see or taste and some greens, radishes, and minimal dill and capers. - octopus was tender and charred, and came with salsa verde which was just pesto probably, but it was the only dish I liked. -prosciutto pizza was just prosciutto and arugula on top of thin bread. No sauce or anything to bring it together so we ended up just eating the prosciutto and arugula on top. - cacio e pepe was fine. Noodles were Al dente and tastes like how you'd expect but it wasn't warm. - bolognese was super disappointing. Presentation looked great but the sauce was very reminiscent of chef boyardee to me. Noodles were too soft and the pasta came out lukewarm, so it got cold after maybe two bites. I really wanted to like the restaurant because of the great reviews and ambiance, but I won't be coming back here. read more

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This isn't a review of Giulietta as a whole, this is a proclamation of my love for the Polpo e Fagioli dish. I'm a big seafood fan, and one of the things I find is a lot of restaurants struggle with cooking octopus. Either that or they'll just serve me a single tentacle :c At Giulietta the octopus is tender and the portion was way larger than I expected! The flavours in the dish also complement each other nicely and let the star ingredient (the octopus) shine- because they aren't afraid to showcase a perfectly cooked, and generous portion of octopus. read more

I love the ambiance and service of this place! We came for a company dinner, and got seated at the window seat. The decor of this place is quite simple and minimalistic, and the lighting is minimal and very warm. There are these warm yellow tubes and lights hanging from the ceiling, with lighting coming from the chef's open kitchen / bar. I got a mocktail drink, the albicocca. It was a nice light drink, slightly sweet from the apricot but also balanced with the sourness from the lemon. I pointed out a chip on my wine glass, and the waitress apologized profusely and immediately switched it out. She was super kind and attentive throughout dinner. We shared a bunch of food, all of which were excellent: Burrata Appetizer: This appetizer was the special of the day. There was a ball of creamy burrata topped with prosciutto, both on top of a sourdough bread spread with sweet tapenade. The mash of textured was very interesting. The mild flavour of the burrata matched perfectly with the sweetness of the spread, balanced by the salty prosciutto. It's pretty good, but a fairly small piece. We split it among the four of us, and we each got a little over a bite. Tomato Panzanella: This appetizer came in a small bowl; the orange and red tomatoes were well-marinated in a basil olive oil mixture. The toasted bread was fairly interesting - the once crispy bread was a little soaked and soggy from the mixture. This was interesting, but not necessarily one of my favourites. Radicchio di Castelfranco: The slightly bitter radicchio was coated with a slightly sweet honey dressing, creating a lovely mixture and balance. I particularly enjoyed the sweetness of the soft bosc pears, juxtaposed against the crispness of the hazelnuts. I particularly enjoyed the hazelnuts and honey dressing! Insalata Verde: The bibb lettuce was cut rather largely and came in whole leaves. It was nice and soft, tossed evenly in the lemon vinaigrette. Since one member of our party is vegan, we got the parmesan on the side. To be honest, I found this salad quite overpriced. Roasted Carrots: Miniature, adorable orange carrots sliced in half arrived in another small plate (I'm seeing a trend with the sizes). The carrots were approximately the length of my thumb, and were quite sweet! Slightly oily, but still a classic side nonetheless. Crispy Potatoes: These potatoes were amazing and SO flavourful! I loved how the outside was super crispy and crunchy, with twigs of rosemary coating it all. So addicting... I had a ton! Polpo e Fagioli: This dish comes with a whole small octopus! The octopus is tender; it was probably boiled before, but definitely grilled after! There was a nice char to the ends, which made it quite crispy. It was plated on a creamy mixture of cannellini beans, and the salsa verde was a lovely addition. To be honest, I probably had all of this dish to myself... One colleague had perhaps a leg. No problem - I thoroughly enjoyed and savoured every minute of it! Chestnut Agnolotti: We got this, but omitted the guanciale. It was absolutely delicious! Perfectly creamy, and the ultimate comfort food. The agnolotti was bite sized, stuffed with a nice amount of chestnut mash. I thoroughly enjoyed the sprinkled cheese and occasional wilted green! We all raved about this dish, and this was definitely one highlight of the meal. We also ordered two pizzas - I tried the L'Amatriciana. The crusts were super thin and there was a great char. I enjoyed the saltiness of the guanciale, though I did find it a little too fatty at times. We then shared three desserts among us four - all were utterly delicious! Cesta di Frutta: A lemon and basil curd came within a baked meringue base, topped with candied berries (strawberries and blackberries). The meringue was fantastic! It was the perfect chewiness and crisp. I also enjoyed the tanginess of the curd, though the lemon flavour lingers and comes out mainly at the end. Lemon Crostata: This was very similar to a lemon meringue pie - the lemon curd was heavenly! A classic comfort, and topped with a dollop creamy meringue. Torta della Nonna: Honestly, I didn't expect I'd enjoy this much, but I loved it! The honeyed pine nuts were glorious and so nutty and addicting. The tart base was also well executed, and the mascarpone cream balanced it all - the smoothness against the crispness of the tart, the mild flavour framing the sweetness and nuttiness. Would definitely get this again! read more

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Took my wife there on a Friday night. Sat at the chef's table facing the kitchen and chefs. Great perspective. Loved the menu. Service was great. Food was delicious as was our red wine. A very enjoyable dinner. Will be back. read more

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My outlook improved when the burrata ($30) was set on the table. The cheese draped with thin slices of salty prosciutto, why mess with a great combination? Since the bread wasn't toasted or oiled, it was a bit chewy and difficult to get a knife through, so if it was cut thinner it would be even better. The caramelized onion and fig spread on the bread was absolutely delicious and went so nicely with the milky flavourful cheese, which was served at a perfect room temperature. The staggering $30 price tag was a bit of a surprise though... note to self, always ask for prices with specials. Well marbled beef was used in the carne cruda di chianina ($19) and while I couldn't taste the fried garlic mentioned on the menu, the anchovy was an interesting addition to the mix. We're asked if we'd like a side of bread ($3) which, in my opinion, is a must. You really need something to spread the beef tartare on or it'd be way too salty and overpowering on its own. For those that are abstaining from carbs, perhaps a salad would help balance the flavourful beef. Even one of Giulietta's pizzas would be a great shared starter. The l'amentea ($21) has a healthy portion of spicy soppressata and tons of garlic that would give Count Dracula a scare. I love garlic so found it went nicely with the soppressata, but did drown out the fior di latte, which became more for its creamy chewy texture than flavour. The well blistered crust was coloured evenly and had a lovely chewy texture, but could be thicker in the middle as the paper-thin centre became lost amongst the sauce. read more

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Been here multiple times and keep coming back! It is a simple Italian restaurant with great appetizers and pastas. The branzino fish is my favourite. read more

Giulietta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nice selection of wines and the sommelier was super helpful! We got their Giulietta pizza and it was great. Also, loved their Brussel sprouts, lightly charred on one side and served with sliced almonds. Their pasta special for the night was a triangle ravioli and they were delicious. The octopus was tender but too salty in my opinion, too bad because we love a good octopus dish! They also had a burrata with speck on toast appetizer special, it was tasty but very difficult to share among 4 people. The other comment I have with most of their dishes is for an establishment that recommends sharing plates for the table, many cannot be conveniently shared. ( the burrata, the pepe long Roman pasta, the octopus wasn't pre -cut) We had a nice time. read more

Probably one of the best meals we've had. My husband and I sat at the chef's bar and it was such a treat! Chefs were having fun and laughing with each other, every dish looked amazing. It's one of those restaurants that everything on the menu sounds delicious. Our Server made great recommendations and she was very attentive and personable. She said we had to try the deep fried olives that were wrapped in house made sausage, boy was she right! My other favourite was the pork chop. The rub of the pork chop was heavenly and the sauce cuts the fat perfectly with a kick from the mustard oil. Wowza, I'm salivating as I'm writing this. Cacio e Pepe pasta was the best that I've had, not overly cheesy. Pine nut tart was well baked and the tiramisu wasn't too sweet. We also enjoyed the amaro cart which was such a delight especially with the recommendations by the sommelier. Chef Rob did an amazing job with the renovation and the new concept. The restaurants looks and feels amazing, had such a cosy yet modern vibe to it. Can't wait to return to try other dishes. Thanks for the amazing hospitality Chef Rob, amazing experience! read more

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Part of a longer review... "With Giulietta, Chef Rob Rossi envisioned light yet traditional Italian cuisine. The menu was distilled down to essentials made for partager avec vos amis, starring house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and simple but thoughtful proteins and vegetable sides. We ordered everything just as it was meant to be eaten -- shared. The polpo e fagioli ($24) and finocchio e arancia ($16) arrived first, which we politely demolished with gusto. Pour moi, octopus is always un plat préféré, and this version was perfectly tender and charred. Naked cannellini beans and salsa verde brought some texture and spice to the dish, but not in an overwhelming manner. This was a star dish and was portion-appropriate to whet the palate before the pièces de résistance. A testament to authentic Italian cuisine is usually in the quality of the pizza and the pasta. La pizza est bonne-- with six kinds on the menu (like La Giulietta ($22) with Sicilian pistachio, lardo di Modena, panna and smoked scamorza), all with a chewy, bubbly crust that is crisp to the bite. We ordered the more traditional L'Amentea ($21), a doughy canvas that featured light tomato sauce and a punchy kick from soppressata and garlic in every bite. It was harmonized by fior di latte and Sicilian oregano. Delicious, for certain, but nothing très original." read more

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Amazing dining experience at Giulietta, I had high hopes having had visited Osteria Giu previously. I dined with a friend and sat at the "Counter". It was the only available last minute reservation I could make on OpenTable, but I think it made the experience even better. We got to interact with the staff prepping meals and watch them cook veggies, grill steaks and seafood or make pizzas. Drinks were top notch! Food was amazing!! For us two, we got 2 apps and 2 pastas not having any room for dessert. My favourites were the apps: steak tartare and tripe which gave me childhood nostalgia. read more

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Wow wow wow. I came here after a bad experience at another restaurant and this place blew my mind. Every dish we had was simply amazing. We had The octopus - so tender and the pesto was phenomenal. The beef carpaccio - a religious experience for me. The mushrooms were cured somehow and have changed how I think about em. The roasted squash - never knew you could make squash taste that amazing. The papardelle - a bit too al dente for my taste, but you could really see the taste and effort they've put into this dish and I really appreciate that. The tiramisu - just look at the photo. A boulevardier - really well done. The location has a small entrance but you walk in and it's actually quite large. The servers all seemed really happy and relaxed working there. And final plus - the washrooms had product from malin and gootze which I first tried in a hotel in Istanbul and fell in love. Havent seen it anywhere else and so happy to see it here. This is officially my fav Italian spot in TO. read more

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Ok, let's get this out of the way: I have no idea why this is the 9th best restaurant in Canada in 2019, and you'll be massively disappointed if you expect it to be. Checking for expectations though, it's good. We managed to grab an early dinner slot and got: - Pulpo e Fagioli: The octopus was really tender, you could cut through it easily with the typical blunt table knife. The swipe of salsa verde and the bed of cannellini beans didn't add much flavour though. - La Giulietta: Their signature pizza was definitely worthy of their name. This will sound weird, but my favourite part was how good the dough was - thin yet not limp, great taste but not distracting to the toppings, held everything together well. Also, never had pistachios on pizza before and thought this was a great. - Pappardelle al Ragu: The oxtail was melt-in-your-mouth amazing, though was let down by the pedestrian tomato sauce and a-bit-too-aldente pasta noodles. - Fogo Island Cioppino: Kinda like an Italian bouillabaisse. Good flavour, though not enough seafood (cod, mussels, shrimp) for my liking. - Dessert: Got the Red Fife Tiramisu and Gelato del Giorno, and both were winners. The tiramisu had a nice thick custard that made it a bit different. The seasonal soft serve gelato that day was chamomile, which, drizzled with honey, was just a perfect way to end the meal. The prices were expectedly high, the place had a nice upscale hip vibe, the servers were tremendous, though the pacing of the meal was a bit too slow for me. Overall, Giulietta provided a good dining experience. Not 9th best, maybe not even 99th best. But there were enough hits to make it a worthwhile try. read more

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Some hits and many misses; Always sad when slow/ inattentive or simply bad service ruins great dishes. However, the setting, the space, and the wine list are great. The food: although executed greatly leaves something to be desired in flavour. Simple ingredients are supposed to speak for themselves here mostly, however more "cooked" dishes lacked savoury or original flavours that would make you go back for specific dishes. The good: Cacio e pepe is great- am I running back for it anytime, maybe. The disappointing: Avoid the Branzino (sea bass) if you have a problem with bones- they make no effort in deboning it before serving. The main issue here is service. It was exceptionally slow; had to call the staff several time for refills, orders, more wine, where's our food... etc. T he timing between each course needed to be shortened but half if not more. I don't think they want you sitting there for 3 hours without dessert even. There were too many loooong pauses during meal staring at an empty table waiting for another round of dishes. With lots of great Italian options in the city I would definitely consider it more like a wine bar with a few nibbles rather than a full fledged hearty meal. read more

Giulietta - Cacio e Pepe and Paccheri ai Gambari (shrimp and Nduja sausage pasta- so spicy it masks any other flavours) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto! I love the calamari! The ambiance is great for a date spot too!

Excellent food and service. I've eaten here three times and each item I ordered was delicious. The only note I have for this business is to adjust their pick up time for takeout so that the food doesn't get cold before it's picked up. I live 1 block away from the restaurant and ordered pizza to go twice. Each time the pizza was already cold when I arrived which means it was sitting around before the scheduled pick up time. read more

Have been hear twice over the span of 2 years. Both times great experience & great food. Staff on point & friendly. See picture they say it best. Big thank you to chef Rossi. read more

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I've been to Giulietta a few times, and every single time has been a great experience. On my last visit I sat at the bar - the staff working made some killer cocktails and were all so friendly, the sommelier helped me pick a wine that paired beautifully with the absolutely delicious food. It can be tough to get a reservation but that's understandable, given the calibre of service here - I already can't wait to go back! read more