I went to Little Anthony's for dinner on a Saturday night because it was across the street from where I was staying. It was early so I was able to find a seat at the bar. The atmosphere was nice and the bar was spacious with large tvs. I had a blast watching hockey during my meal. I tried the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($20) and although it looked amazing, it wasn't as good as I had hoped. It was pretty much just meat and pasta. The sauce was super light and did not stick to the pasta at all. I also had a cocktail (Aperol Spritz) ($11) and it was also only ok. Other than that, the service was excellent. read more

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Came on a weekday for lunch with a party of 5. Jacket was offered to be taken at the entrance. We had the sparkling water. Had 3 appetizers to share and I got a carbonara pasta with the dark chocolate budino For appetitizers I got the turkey meatballs as Yelp had a free coupon. We also ordered a large antipasto board and bacon wrapped dates. The board was okay nothing special. The bacon wrapped date was actually very tasty and special since it was sweet with he crunchiness of the bacon. Antipasto board:$25, 3 stars Bacon wrapped dates $9, 4 stars Turkey meatballs free with Yelp check in, 3 stars Tagliatelle alla carbonara: $19, 3.5 star A bit garlicy for my taste. However I can tell the pasta was hand made but too soft for my liking. The favour was good though for the sauce. Dark chocolate budino,$9, 4 stars Tasty, not too sweet. But nothing special. All in all, it was a good meal. A lot of the reviews said the portions are small. I think they are alright, maybe 20% less then normal pasta place. However with an appetizer main and dessert it's more than enough. If you're ordering just the entree you wouldn't be full. read more

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Let's start with the good: nice lighting, fancy-feeling atmosphere, table settings are fancy. Polite staff. They legit gave us what appeared to be cut up Wonderbread, meanwhile everyone else around us had sourdough. The bread was laughable, I had to ask the waiter what this was. For a place that serves $15 glasses of wine and $30 pastas, I would expect more. He said it was fresh. "Fresh out of the Dempsters bag, you mean?" He responded that it was from the lobster place next door at the Assembly Hall. Oh ok, so they thought it was appropriate to cut up sandwich bread and serve that. Pretty sure if they had given us no bread at all we would have been happier. It was borderline insulting. The crowd is very homogeneous, and of the older white male in suits variety. One patron even bowled into my friend on his way out the door, knocking her aside. No apologies or anything, we were both in shock that happened. My main wasn't bad. It wasn't anything special flavour-wise but the pasta at least looked fresh. I got the tagliatelle with Bolognese. The noodles were asymmetrical at times which made it look fresh and authentic. That was probably the highlight. Wine was mediocre. They definitely don't specialize in wine, and for an Italian restaurant, didn't appear to have any of the more interesting-sounding Italian wines by the glass. The Australian Shiraz was disappointing; not sure if it'd been open for a while but it didn't taste great. Service was friendly and polite but condescending and even gaslighting at one point. For dessert they brought us donuts that were raw on the inside and burnt on the outside. The server insisted it was because of the ricotta, but it was obvious where the separation lied between the ricotta and raw dough. He tried to convince us it wasn't raw and that it looked that way because of the ricotta. I asked to speak to the manager because there's no way that was cooked. The manager said he will ask the chef. As a manager you should know. Our theory was that because it was late they rushed to get it done so they could go home, cranking up the heat of the deep fryer and cooking it for less time, resulting in a raw centre and burnt exterior. They had candied orange and some spices on it, so on paper it sounded amazing, and it smelled good, but it was poorly executed. I think if the real chef had made these as intended it would've had the potential to be really good because I have a hard time believing this was true to the design or that their head dessert chef was on-site. The manager was kind enough to comp our wine for the bad experiences of running out of proper bread and giving us raw donuts, otherwise this would've been a solid 1-star. I can't say I would ever go back, but I am still willing to try the Assembly Hall next door even though Little Anthony's owns it. It's a completely different setup and atmosphere, but the people and vibe are different. read more

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I have mixed feelings about this review. I went here for the first time with a number of colleagues while we were attending a conference nearby. We made a reservation here for 6:30 PM based partly on the restaurant's reputation for great food and partly on location convenient to Church Wellesley. The entire party was seated and served with drinks by about 6:45 PM, and that's when the problem began. Some 45 minutes later, those of us who had ordered cold appetizers or salads received them, while those who had ordered hot appetizers, including minestrone, did not get their first course until nearly half an hour later. We were informed that the kitchen was backed up and our server was appropriately apologetic. However, all we got for the next hour was continued occasional apologies. We did not receive our main courses until two hours after we were seated. The restaurant was not even full at this time, as there were at least two empty tables, and several tables were only partially occupied. That said, the food was good, and beautifully prepared. the restaurant itself is lovely, and the staff were very polite. The bresaola & pear salad was good, though not stunning, and my garganelli pasta was delicious, albeit rather pricey for the half portion that I ordered. The restaurant offered us a free dessert, but at that point we had been there for two and half hours and were running very late for an event. read more

Friday 7pm getting a table for 3 right away. Interior a nice upscaled Italian restaurant. Service is very friendly and fast. We start with the Bruschetta an the beet carpaccio - we share it with 3 plates. I like the olive oil with bread in the Italian restaurants - also here is a bottle of olive oil on the table. My sea bass is very well prepared and presented also the risotto my wife had tasted great. As usual in the Italian kitchen they use olive oil for cooking - a little too much for my taste. My wife and my daughter like the half size dishes. The wine list is ok but the choice of wines per glass could be better. For closing the diner we share a panna cotta with 3 spoons. It's probably tending to be more of a $$$ place than a $$ but overall a good experience. read more

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I met a girlfriend for lunch here this week. I have to say that they've made great improvements at Little Anthony's. Inside the decor is much more modern, and airy, and just a much more welcoming space. The food and the service were really great. I had the Seabass done Mediterranean-style with tomatoes, black olives, and capers. It was wonderful. My girlfriend had chicken done with garlic and rosemary glaze that which looked amazing. The server was attentive without have hovering, he came and brought bread with olive oil and balsamic. We also enjoyed our meal with a wonderful white wine from Lillypilly. To finish it off we had their ricotta fritters with orange sauce. Mouthwatering!!! The music in the background was nice but not overpowering which was fantastic since we had a good catch-up and we didn't feel like we had to fight over loud music to talk to each other. Would definitely recommend this place to anybody that wants a nice Italian meal in the downtown core. read more

Drinks came out very slow, salads and apps ok. Main dishes came out luke warm. Our server was great. Resturant was empty for a Saturday night. read more

Service was friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. Atmosphere was quiet and cozy with soft jazz playing in the background. Definitely a good place if you want to carry conversation with friends or want a nice evening with your significant other. Good selection of wines available at various prices. Food was well presented and everything tasted amazingly fresh. All food orders came out at reasonable times with the right amount of time lapses in between courses. Plus they decorated a slice of tiramisu for my friend's birthday. We shared the turkey meatballs ($14) which was absolutely tender and had a nice blend of sauce, cheese and basil, the bacon wrapped dates ($8.50) were cooked nicely; cheese stuffing wasn't overwhelming and bacon added a nice crisp taste. The mixed salad ($8.75) was lightly dressed with shallot vinaigrette and could have used more greens on the plate since it wasn't much of a serving portion. Main pasta portion was a little on the smaller side for $19.75, but was delicious. I ordered the linguine alla vongole which was cooked with a bit too much olive oil for my liking. Pasta was made with fresh littleneck clams, cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, chili and lemon. Overall a great dining experience, but a little on the pricey side for what you're getting. read more

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ENVIRONMENT - When I think classy Italian dining, I'd probably think of Little Anthony's since it's complete with the whole ensemble of white tablecloths, mirrored walls, dim lights, cushiony seats etc. It's a great place to take a date imo. SERVICE - Bill was our server, and he was fantastic and super friendly and attentive..even exchanging a couple of dirty innuendos with my table. FOOD - They have a regular sized and a smaller sized for a slightly cheaper price. The smaller portion size is great if you're ordering an appetizer as well. But since we didn't, I got the Risotto funghi (regular portion for $19), which comes with mascarpone, truffle, thyme. It was just the right amount of creamy and mushroomy, and smelt and tasted soo good. And it's a personal preference, but I liked how they didn't cut up the mushrooms into tiny pieces, and kept the mushrooms into bite-sized chunks. My party also shared the ricotta fritter dessert with chopped hazelnuts and few pieces of candied orange. It comes with this really nice custard-like cream you can dip your fritters in. To be honest, I couldn't really taste the ricotta cheese as it was more like a doughnut/fritter-like pastry to me. It was $9 for 5 pieces, which I think is a little bit pricey for what it's worth, but nonetheless it was still tasty. I'd recommend sharing this since I don't think I could have finished all 5 fritters by myself.. a bit too much dough. Overall, great quality pastas in a classy dining environment. I'd come back to try out the other pastas! read more

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I'm honestly so ashamed to admit that I've lived down the street from Little Anthony's for 6 years and never gave a second thought to it. I finally went last week for lunch (during Winterlicious, but not for Winterlicious). I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara and there was nothing to complain about. Definitely a suits crowd, but food is fairly priced and solid. It's piqued my interest enough for me to want to come back and try more. read more

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Little Anthony's is an italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Toronto. The restaurant comes off as fairly upscale, with nice lighting, a fancy atmosphere and people generally dressed accordingly. The service was generally very good, with attentive staff and free coat check ins. Both times, I came here for a friend's birthday as they allow for large group reservations. However, the food was mediocre at best. They started off serving bread, which tasted stale and was generally unappetizing. For dinner, I shared the "Tagliatelle alla Bolognese", turkey meatballs (yelp deal when you check in at the restaurant) and a caesar salad with my girlfriend. None of the dishes were terrible but they were just generally bland. The meatball was a bit dry and lacked flavor, certainly not worth the $16 price tag on the menu. My pasta was again bland and unexciting- reminded me of pasta I could make for myself. The caesar salad didn't have much dressing on it and was just a boring salad. The prices were also generally expensive (~$25 for a pasta dish, $15 for any appetizer). Overall, I would expect more from a restaurant with this type atmosphere and pricing. The food is forgettable and uninteresting, so I wouldnt come here if you're looking for your next favorite Italian spot. However, it might be worth looking into for a large group or if you're looking for this type of atmosphere. read more

Stopped here for a quick dinner before opera! Good services! Nice and quiet. Close to the four seasons Performing Art Centre, convenient place to dine. They also have the pre-theatre meal. Definitely would come here for the cozy environment. read more

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Visited on a Wednesday night for a corporate event. I started with a Classic Caesar Salad -which was generous in dressing and portions. For the main I had the New York Strip Loin Steam, medium rare. I was impressed with the consistency in how it was cooked. My steak also came with greens, mushrooms, and bite sized potatoes that were perfectly fried. For dessert I had the Tiramisu which was absolutely rich and soft - full of coffee flavour! It was a tad sweet for my personal preference, though other guests enjoyed it. Service was excellent; they made sure we had everything. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend Little Anthony's. read more

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Their pasta tastes really fresh, I had the tagliatelle alla bolognese. The pasta was wider than spaghetti and did a good job of holding the sauce. The ragu sauce was also good with the right amount of meat. Some complimentary bread is provided with olive oil to dip as a starter. A little pricey for lunch but would definitely consider coming back for an occasion. It certainly feels fancy with white table clothes and nice light fixtures. read more

Great ambience to this restaurant. The servers were very lovely as well. Keep in mind this could be pricy if you are a three course meal type of person. We ordered the antipasto plate which was good but meat heavy. My main dish was the linguini with clams, cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes. This was a fantastic pasta dish that actually had spice to it and had a delicious broth. Again in my opinion ,it was a little pricey for pasta all around. As for dessert I had the chocolate mousse. Super yummy. A must have if you love chocolate mouse like me! read more

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I have been coming to Little Anthony's for years. The service, food and location make this my go to place for client and staff meals and meetings. The staff (especially Bill) treat us like family, so I bring my family here too. I could live on the Shrimp Scampi and always add Turkey Meatballs to my Spaghetti Pomodoro. This is a Toronto classic. read more

I don't think the portions in this place could be any smaller without calling it tapas. Seriously, the food here is so expensive and servings are so small you can't help but leave feeling a little ripped off. I could understand if this were some premium italian place (which it obviously tries to dress as) but it's clear from the food and menu that there's nothing special about it. They were out of the meatballs when we got here (seriously?) but were nice enough to honor the yelp check in offer with a Cesar salad instead. The food had so little flavor and was so skimp that this place definitely does not leave much to be desired. read more

I have always wanted to try LA's and more so after the renovation and Yelp's Elite Party a month ago. So, when my mom wanted a suggestion for downtown core-ish eating, I happily offered LA's for a Friday 7pm reservation. Upon entering, I could see the bar area was already quite busy and lots of empty tables of 4 (by the window), but the tables for two were filling up fast. The seating was awkward as the guests who sit on the chairs (not on the booth like seats) are back to back against the seat of the table for four. This means that whenever someone wants to pass through (guests and waiters) you will always get a tug and a kick on your chair. Not a fan. The menu is small so I opted for the ceviche and Bolognese pasta. My mom ordered the meat special (beef flank) and we also decided to share the Burrata with honey (oh so yummy). Two glasses of the Valpolicella later and my mom and I were sufficiently full. I have to say the food was good, but nothing outstanding. The beef flank special my mom got was literally just that...5-6 pieces of flank steak on a white plate with no sides (I mean come on! Not even a sprig of Parsley?!?!) My mom had a taste of my pasta and she said it was dry, but I was hungry and I devoured everything. I can see myself coming here for the bar and some nibbles but I was expecting more from LA with its dinner menu. read more

Was looking around for new restaurants in the Financial District and wondering why Little Anthony's didn't come across any searches. Came here once for lunch with coworkers and it was a perfect spot for lunch within the area. The place seemed to be recently renovated when we got there and is spacious and bright with huge windows that seem to make the place bigger. Food was good as well, can't exactly recall what I had but it was good. Portion sizes were planned out well especially for the lunch crowd. I would definitely recommend this place for those looking for a new place within the Financial District who don't mind spending more for a good lunch. read more

While the service at the front was great, really, you could do better if you're looking for a decent meal. The food was pricy for what it was, and medicore at best. I had duck leg with rapini and a base of white bean. It sounds better than the execution. It also took a while for the food to get to our table and it wasn't that busy. We shared a large charcuterie plate, and while it was fine, it did seem pricy. There were tvs showing sports games at the restaurant which seemed a at odds with the 'fancy' look of the rest of the decor. I was really expecting much better. read more

It was our last night in Toronto and we wanted Italian. Little Anthony's was about a block from our hotel, so we thought, why not? From the moment we stepped into Little Anthony's and were greeted by our Indian host, Rashid, we knew we'd stumbled upon a gem. He was awesome! We had a nice, cozy little booth across from some hilariously drunk four-top, one of whom was treated to a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday by one of the waiters, who must have a professional singing gig on the side. That guy had a set of pipes! I ordered the gnocchi and my husband, the tortellini. Fortunately, there is the option to order the smaller size, which was great because we're not huge eaters and didn't want to lug leftovers to our next destination. We really loved our meal. It was truly scrumptious. read more

Great place to check out. Staff: They offered to take my jacket, and since it was a rainy day, I took them up on the offer. Staff checked in on us multiple times, water was filled, overall great service! Ambience: It was comfortable and everything felt sleek and clean. Don't know how I feel about orange chairs though... Food: The portions are smaller, but I was filled nonetheless. The food was really good. I had the Turkey Meatballs and Tagliatelle Carbonara. The pasta had great texture and taste. The meatballs was yummy but I found the sauce to be over seasoned. I had a very pleasant experience and would definitely return! read more

A trifle spendy, but excellent value for money, and the definitive pre-opera restaurant. Just southeast of the Four Seasons opera house, Little Anthony's is fancy enough to feel special but not intimidating. The staff are benign and attentive, and yes, if it's an opera night the resident waiter/tenor will favour the room with a short aria from tonight's performance. But the food! The food is really good. I love the vinaigrette they use on their baby greens salad - so simple, but so tasty. The salmon in a tarragon butter sauce is succulently moist, and my friend swears by the gorgonzola pasta. The osso bucco is great, too! The wine list is good, with enough by-the-glass options. Desserts are just what they should be. All that, and service is nippy enough to get you out the door in plenty of time for the opera without rushing you. Maybe food isn't as high an art as music, but I've had more disappointments with the operas than with Little Anthony's. read more

It's never easy when you have to pick a restaurant that your parents will enjoy, and Italian always seems like a safe choice. But you can only take them to the same place so many times before you need to look somewhere else. I had passed Little Anthony's a number of times over the years and decided perhaps now was the time to try it out. The menu looked good, the prices weren't crazy, and it was close to my work so it seemed like the right option. The food was really tasty. I had spaghetti carbonara and a split caesar salad with my wife to start. The salad was big enough to share and was a great. Nicely dressed (there's nothing worse than an underdressed caesar) and not *too* garlicy. The spaghetti carbonara was excellent too! Not too rich, with nice big chunks of bacon, which I can get behind 100%. They also provide really delicious bread before your meal, and there's nothing wrong with delicious bread! They have a pretty good looking wine list, though as someone who doesn't really know *that* much about wine I can't say how extensive or quality it is. Their dessert options were excellent, though I personally passed on dessert. However, since it was my birthday they did bring me a free tiramisu, which was enjoyed by everyone at the table. It was a Tuesday night, and the place wasn't crazy busy, which was great because it meant everyone at our table to converse and hear each other, which was a nice change. The only thing that left a little to be desired was the service. When we arrived I needed to add one more person to our party, and the staff seemed a bit miffed by this. I probably should have called ahead, but it simply meant adding an extra chair and didn't seem like *that* big of a deal to warrant the mild attitude I received. That being said, the food is what matters, and it was good enough that I'd definitely return. read more

I used to work near this place and always wanted to try it and finally got around to it. Atmosphere and very mellow and dim, good for a date. Food was OK...only OK. Portions were on the small side. Service was HORRIBLE. I don't want to say it, and I really hate to say it, but I think maybe we got a racist server....or maybe an agist one since I look on the young side so maybe she thought I don't tip well??? Our server took forever to bring us water and she never directly served us either. It was always the bus boy who did all the work. I understand that in some restaurants, but not when I see the server doing all the work for all her other tables, who were Caucasian and older. Table next to us, she brought the bread and balsamic without being asked. The bus boy gave us the bread and we had to ask for balsamic. When our dishes came, bus boy again. She also served all other tables pepper and cheese herself within minutes of bringing them their food. We waited a good 10 minutes as she seemed to be no where around. Even if we didn't want that stuff, a good server should come and ask, "is everything OK with your food?" within the first 5 minutes. She also never refilled our water herself, we always had to ask. At a "nice" restaurant I expect better service than this. read more

Went here for lunch. The service was great! I had the cioppino and it was outstanding! Yelpers get a free turkey meatball dish when they check in. It was delicious too! read more

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I was at your restaurant on a Friday for lunch. Your food was great, the front desk hostess was friendly and so was the serve who brought out our food. However we were seated at the bar and were unfortunately being served by the bartender. I can tell you the bartender was absolutely unfriendly, miserable and rude. Every request we asked was like an inconvenience to his royal highness. Honestly if he doesn't like his job, he should get a new one. If he is the owner, well he should just stay home and not ruin the good works that others do. read more

We decided to try LA's for something new and were very impressed. For starters we ordered off the small appetizers section: salty cod on crostini,marinated eggplant and caponata. All very tasty and good presentation. For my main I had the seared scallops which were excellent with a side order of tossed rapini (past time fav). My companion ordered a 16oz. Veal chop and it came with a fresh side of tomatoes tossed in pesto. Nice combo and once again, great presentation. The service was perfect. I would def go back again. read more

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Phenomenal food and service was served here on New Year's Eve to me and my partner. We had the prime rib and it was cooked to perfection. Little on the pricey side but it was absolutely delicious. Would definitely return read more

Little Anthony's is an upscale and fancy looking restaurant that comes with a moderate price tag and unpretentious service. The restaurant setting is lovely, with lots of mirrors, wine glasses, ambient lighting (but not super dim), and would be a good choice for a date or office dinner. In terms of the actual food, I thought it was good, but wasn't the best Italian I've had, hence the 3-star review. I debated between the risotto funghi and spaghetti pomodoro (spaghetti with turkey meatballs) and ended up getting the spaghetti on the recommendation of our server. I will say that the turkey meatballs were quite good - very moist and juicy and flavourful and were really supposed to be the highlight to this dish, which they were. Other than that though, it was just spaghetti, and I think other menu items would have been more interesting. You can order the turkey meatballs separately as an appetizer, so I would recommend doing that and splitting them with your group so you can try them. I like that they offer the option to get a small size or full size for all their pasta dishes. My group split the ricotta fritters for dessert which came with candied orange, hazelnuts and spiced crema. It was quite a tasty dessert, but honestly again it wasn't amazing, they just tasted like regular donuts that you could get from like Tiny Tom's or whatever - no hint of ricotta whatsoever. Probably wouldn't get this again, although it was enjoyable. We also shared a bottle of white wine and after splitting it four ways ended up being about $10/person - pretty reasonably priced, especially considering the nice ambiance of this restaurant! Although this wouldn't be my number one choice for Italian food, I wouldn't mind coming here again to try other things, and our server on my last visit was very engaging and funny and made our dining experience fun! read more

I've been Little Anthony's often for lunches. It's a solid spot in the financial district that is a bit outside the "busy zone", so you can usually get a short notice reservation if necessary. It's typically quiet and a looks very classy inside and thus is a great spot to take clients. I don't doubt they get a lot of dinner business being so close to the four seasons. The same owner also runs Volos across the street (formerly Mediterra), which I've also been to and am a fan of. They recently revamped their menu several months ago and I believe hired a new head chef. I noticed a good improvement in the taste of their food after this! The pasta is excellent here. My personal favourite is the carbonara. They also offer gluten free pasta, which is great. The caesar salad is also very good. Service at Little Anthony's is great. Whether you book online or over the phone, they'll send you an email confirming your reservation right into your calendar, and will call you the day before to remind you. This works wonders for someone who forgets when they have a business lunch! They also have a really nice bar area, which has potential to be a good spot for after-work drinks. read more

The portions here are extremely small. The food is of low quality. Very flavourless. the service was bad as well. I came on tuesday at 11:30 and it took 40 minutes for the starter to come. Furthermore the server brought the wrong dessert. Overall the food quality was bad. This is the worst restaurant ive been at this price range in toronto. read more

I love this place so much. In the financial district, expect it to be upscale and relatively pricey. Also do not expect to be able to change your baby if you have one in the washroom as there's no change table and literally no counter space between the sinks to put a little body down (or a change mat). But one thing you can expect is consistently great Italian food. I always have the carbonara pasta because I just can't resist it, but people I know who have had the salmon and the risotto are also big fans. And despite the difficult baby changing situation, our waitress was over the moon at my bringing in a baby, so extra points frankly right there. read more

Not impressed but it may just be their Summerlicious menu. Bland, boring and expected. The eggplant was overcooked aand the tomato sauce was the same limp sauce served on the entree, store-bought gnocchi. Dull, dull, dull. Pedestrian considering the location and the ratings. The dessert was the saving grace. Fresh sorbet, three delightfully tangy berry and fruit sherberts. Thankfully the maitre d was uber pleasant and seated us precisely where we asked. Note, the booths are not conducive to private conversation. Ask for a table. We did. No problem. I'll go back to try the regular menu and the small bar for cocktails. I'll pass on the Summerlicious menu tho. read more

While always a fan of Little Anthony's, it was definitely time to update the decor and the menu. Went with a group of friends for a pre-concert dinner and were impressed with the new look and menu. I had the Buffalo Mozzarela & tomato salad and the Lamb Osso Buco. Both outstanding and paired nicely with the Barolo chosen for the table.My girlfriend had the Turkey meatballs and they were awesome! Made for a great start of the night and I will definitely go back soon! read more

This was an impromptu visit as we were heading to the pan am games concert to see Machel Montano. They had a summerlicious menu but nothing really spoke to us. My girl ordered the chicken parm and I got the flank steak with gnocchi. They do give bread with olive oil which I always like. It was just regular white bread but still good. My steak was actually cooked perfectly to medium. The gnocchi it came with was not too heavy and was a great accompaniment. My friend said her meal was good but nothing to brag about. They don't have an extensive menu and it is a bit pricy. The ambiance is very contemporary romantic so would recommend for a nice date. However I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you're in the area then I would give it a shot read more

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The hostess and server were both really accommodating and friendly and the ambiance of the restaurant was very open and classy. The food was good. I liked the fact that portions were pretty big (I came in for Summerlicious and I was pleasantly surprised to find out about the bigger portions). However, I found that the linguine vongole that I had just wasn't as flavourful as it could have been. The chocolate budino that I had right after made up for the slightly bland linguine though. Overall, I would say that I like Little Anthony's and I am looking forward to trying other items from their menu. read more

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Little Anthony's was quite a find. It is located squarely in the business/hotel/theater area of Toronto. (We drove, thinking they had parking, but if they did, it was not obvious to us). Yelp had a check in special for turkey meatballs, so we got to try them. Everyone enjoyed them. For other appetizers, we had the bacon wrapped dates (I had these other places and I always enjoy), as well as the Caesar salad. Excellent. Pasta dishes come in tasting sizes and larger sizes, which is perfect if you want to eat lighter. We had the bolognese, the penne arrabbiata, the chicken parm, and buttered pasta for the younger child. Service was excellent and friendly. I would return. Enjoyed it a lot. read more

Veal Marsala was good but a lot smaller than expected. It wasn't good value.

Came here for dinner with some friends one night, it was surprisingly empty when we got there and it was only around 7:30pm, granted it was on a weekday, but I still expected it to be busier. To start, the service was great, I have absolutely no complaints about the service at all. The host and the waitress and waiter were fantastic, the bottle of wine we had was great and it wasn't too expensive either. My one complaint really is the food, and that is a problem when you're a restaurant. I was so excited to come here since I've heard some good reviews and a few friends have been here before and enjoyed it (though years ago). I got the bruschetta as a starter then the carbonara as the main. The bruschetta was decent, the bread was a little soggy so that's a downside, and the pasta was in general, disappointing. It was bland and surprisingly small in portion considering the price. If you're thinking of getting the turkey meatballs as an appetizer, I would suggest adding the turkey meatballs to your pasta instead as it's $9 instead of $16 and they are the same in portion size. All in all, the service was great, the wine was great, but the pasta fell short, and that is disappointing considering it's an Italian restaurant read more