I was quite disappointed I didn't hold out and just go to Little Italy instead of going here. Unfortunately we were tired and didn't feel like getting a cab to go to Little Italy and our hotel said this place was good and close to the hotel. I got the Butternut Squash Ravioli's and was quite excited, one of my favorite dishes. However the dish was exceptionally underwhelming. They didn't season the butternut squash with any cinnamon or nutmeg or sage or frankly anything. It was very bland and quite disappointing. It was also the tiniest order of food I've been given outside of Italy (as their portions are correct as to what we SHOULD be eating). There was only 5 or 6 raviolis for $17, yikes, way too much for that quantity. The pasta was actually very nice, not too thick, as I hate when the pasta is overwhelming and you don't notice there is anything inside the ravioli. My husband, was not a huge fan of his Pasta Bolognese either, frankly couldn't have been much more disappointed with the food, need to work on their flavors here. There are SO many good places to have Italian in Toronto, so don't waste your time w/this place. read more

Exactly what I was looking for. A relatively quiet restaurant with good food that is somewhere in the downtown core. This is one of the few places I'd happily go to knowing that I can actually hear and enjoy my conversation and my food. Not a super easy find given the propensity of DT Core lunchers to crowd all the decent places in the area. The service was excellent, attentive but not at all pretentious. The setting was pleasant and we enjoyed the natural light coming through the window, a good break for office florescent lighting! We both had the same lunch special, a blackened salmon served with pasta. I don't remember the sauce name, but it was perfect for a cold afternoon. Looking forward to coming here again. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here but we were disappointed with the false advertising on their Instagram page. The dishes posted it in the pictures are entirely different to the dishes they bring to the table. I was drawn to the restaurant through one of their posts, and I was very disappointed to find out it was not what was shown in the pictures. Same thing happen to all the other guests at the table. Although very delicious, we were not expecting to get an entirely different dish. I would have given them a higher review if they weren't so misleading, as we all didn't appreciate the false advertising of their dishes. read more

Including today, I have been here twice now. Both times it was for a company lunch - the first time we ordered from their regular menu and the second time (today) we had a set menu. I have to say, great location and comfortable ambiance. But why I am giving this place a three vs. a four star is because their service is very, very slow. If it is a business lunch and you didn't have any meeting scheduled for the afternoon (and your boss doesn't care how long your business lunch takes.... Or if you are with your boss) then by all means come here for a super, super chill lunch. The service you get is good - the servers are all very professional but it just takes too long to place your order and get your food, even when it is a set menu. The food here is good Italian food. I really enjoyed my pasta here although the Tiramsu wasn't as good as I had hoped (it was just too creamy so when you put it in your mouth it just felt like you were just eating mascarpone). The turkey meatballs, I thought was just average. It was a bit dense for my taste, I like my meatballs more on the fluffy side. Overall today's business lunch took at least 2 hours and some people had to leave early and forego their meals because it was taking too long and they had other appointments to keep. read more

This was our first time dining in this restaurant and our overall experience is great. It was for our Valentine's Day dinner and we were actually running late but the restaurant staff was very polite and gave us a call while we were on the way. It was a very neat and cozy place. Decor is nice and layout of the restaurant is simple and efficient. For bigger tables, there are two separate rooms at each end of the room. Service -- due to short of staff on that day as they usually close on Sunday, it took a little while before the server first came to us. Still we consider the service acceptable. The speed of having the appetizers was actually quite fast. Food -- we ordered bruschetta, Giardino (which is actually mixed salad) as appetizers. Our main dishes were Linguine alla Vongole and see bass Acqua pazza. All taste really good because the ingredients are really fresh and of good quality. Also the favors of various ingredients mix really well. We would really come back to this restaurant again. read more

Little Anthony's - Linguine alla Vongole - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We went there for dinner on a Friday night. I can say, this place is pricey with respect to its food quality. We didn't expect such a low quality food at this Italian restaurant. We ordered Tomato Caprese, Spaghetti Pomodoro, and Chicken Parmigiana. The Tomato Caprese was horrible. The Spaghetti POMODORO came with almost no tomato sauce. There are much better place in the area where you can have good qualify and delicious Italian food. I don't recommend you to dine in at Little Anthony's. read more

Came here once for dinner because the place I wanted to go to was closed. Was greeted rudely by the host at the door. The atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxing. Nice choice of lighting and music. The actual waiter that served us was very friendly. I ordered the pasta linguine with mussels and scallops. Overall the dish was quite bland. Fish was cooked well but the pasta sauce was not tasty at all. Wine was great, nice selection of wine. A bit overpriced given the quality of the food. read more

Very nice restaurant - have been here 5 times and each never disappointed. Consistently very good food, with excellent friendly service, very welcoming and a good place to eat, meet good friends and really enjoy. A dish I would like to point out is the Sea Bass with linguine .....excellent - light touch with great flavour. Highly recommend read more

The atmosphere was very nice here, but the service was awful. We waited 40 minutes to be seated although we had a reservation. We had to ask our waiter to bring our drinks and bread and waited for water, but ended up getting a pitcher for ourselves. Some in our party enjoyed the food, others didn't. I'd skip this place if you're looking dinner. read more

Went to Little Anthony's with a girlfriend and was thrilled with the experience. We were planning on only having a few snacks, but ended up staying for dinner. We'd heard about the Turkey Meatballs, so that was an automatic order. They did not disappoint. The sauce was delicious, and I enjoyed the lighter flavour (vs. beef meatballs). Our server told us the Buffalo Milk Ricotta was made in-house, so that sold us. I'm a sucker for duck confit, so had the Strozzapreti as my main. The wine was delicious, though I can't remember exactly what we had. We asked our server to make a recommendation! Will definitely be going back to Little Anthony's again. The food and service was exceptional. A gem in the Financial District and so close to the Four Seasons Centre. read more

Wonderful meal after a long day! The waiter was fantastic, letting me merge two meals. Would highly recommend! read more

Little Anthony's - Bruschetta - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overall, a great restaurant! I went with a large group for a birthday and sat at the private table - great ambience and decor. This restaurant excels at service. The moment we walked in, the host was friendly and inviting. The waiter was also great and made sure our wine glasses and water were topped up on a regular basis. During dinner service, we were all waiting on my partner's dish to come (7 out of 8 of us had our food) and it was maybe 3-4 mins later that her dish arrived. Because of this slight delay, they waived her entire Winterlicious bill. That's service! On to the food. I had the caesar salad to start and quite honestly it was very forgettable. I felt it was lacking dressing and had very little flavour. Someone else had the bruschetta and it looked incredible; I'll get that next time. For my main, I had the Linguine alla Vongole and it was delicious. Very nicely cooked pasta and great flavour. I just wish there had been a bit more of it; found the portion to be a bit small as a main. For dessert, had the chocolate gelato - no complaints. My partner had the tiramisu as part of her Winterlicious menu and that was also really good - nice and light, with great coffee flavour. Great meal overall, and I will definitely return to LA! read more

The food was good-not really anything special, especially for the price! Service was horrible! We sat at the bar, and the bartender all but ignored us. He had two other bar customer, so it wasn't as if he was busy. I will never go back. read more

Hosted a group of customers recently and everyone really enjoyed the meal and service.

When this evening, and was seen as soon as we walk in the door, the staff were friendly and to food was great full of flavour and great size as well not to much. read more

Little Anthony's - The days special, amazing! - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic End to an evening! Have to say one of the best times we've had at a restaurant. Food was great and the staff was so personable!! We stumbled across this gem after a long day at the boat show. From the moment we walked through the door to the minute we left, there was somebody there to take care of us. Compliments to the chef, carbonara and tiramisu were some of the best I've had. Highly recommended! read more

I was super excited to splurge on this space. He vibe was uncomfortable. I even asked if they were open because no one acknowledged me for quite some time. The food is expensive, which I don't mind as long as it's good. My salad was bland and meatballs were not warm in the middle. Sad about this experience as a whole. read more

I love this spot, I wish I worked closer to this place because everyone would find me here eating lunch everyday. The venue is nice, staff are dressed up with long aprons, the way they set it up, you don't feel like your crammed in a can, you can breathe. Came here for lunch, we shared the salad and each got our own pasta dish. Lunch: Fall Caprese Salad ($15) Sweet and Sour Beets, Torn Bufala Mozzarella, Vincotto and Olive Oil. Spaghetti Pomodoro ($24) Tomato Sauce, Basil with Turkey Meatballs. Rigatoni Arrabiata ($17.50) Spicy Pomodoro Sauce, Italian Herbs and Pepperoncini. All pasta dishes are served with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano and both were super yummy! Love this place, it's the best! :) read more

I came here once before when it was a old style, classic Italian restaurant with solid food. I was attracted by the renovation and open, contemporary design to try it again. This time, the food seemed much more pricey and smaller portions than what I remembered. While i liked the open design with floor to window glass windows that let in more light, I couldn't help but think the large screen TVs over the bar marred the new design. The food was OK - I can't say there was anything that stood out. The prices were also quite high for the quality of pasta. If you're looking for Italian food in the area, I would suggest places such as Terroni or even Mercatto on the east side of the financial district. Much better food and value! read more

Came here for lunch on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised to have a delicious meal, good service in a non-pretentious restaurant downtown. Be mindful though b/c of its location, weekday lunches would be more of a work crowd. We shared the turkey meatball plate which was free after a check-in (and you get a plate of 3 meatballs if you order an entree) and my friend had the lamb and I had the linguini with clams. My pasta was perfectly al dente, not too oily and full of clean clams. It was also spicy which was great. Overall a solid lunch experience. read more

Can't say enough about this place...an incredible revitalization for a classic Toronto restaurant. The Tagliatellealla Bolognese is amazing...Roasted Pumpkin Risotto is incredible. For the main course my favorites are the sea scallops, striploin and the Osso Buco. Brussel sprouts are the best in Toronto. Great vibe and a very fun place to eat dinner or just hang out and grab a drink. read more

Loved it. Great Italian food, excellent wine recommendation and they sure know how to make a Negroni. Try the turkey meatballs!

Me and my family loved it. Our waiters were very nice and we felt welcomed to Canada. Also, my whole family was satisfied by the food. The spaghetti carbonara was delicious and the bacon was thicc (yes I meant to spell it that way) my mother had the linguine and clams. She enjoyed every bite of them. My father had pasta bolognese and he felt the same way. To top it all off we had desert, it was a very good experience especially for our first night in Canada. read more

Normally I am reluctant going into Italian restaurants since it is often the case that it seems they take the pasta from the closest supermarket and deliver a meal resembling the horrors of tourist food around Italy.... however this was definitely not the case. The Turkey meatballs were a great starter and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese was superbe (no supermarket tomato sauce!!)! While I was already full after the meal, having had such a lovely time sipping the great wine reccomendation, I decided to add the cherry on top with a very fresh sorbet. Great way to start an evening! read more

The food was good but not mind blowing and the atmosphere and service were excellent. Nice place for a romantic meal. Found the booths a little uncomfortable but I'm a big guy. read more

excellent food. Expensive but worth ir. Service good. Staff attentive. Being vegan, I asked for some modifications to my pasta and I was accommodated. And enjoyable meal! read more

Looked like a nice enough place. I went in and checked it out and made a reservation for a party of 6. I also used their Internet WiFi. FOR THAT PRIVILEGE, I am now getting spam (junk eMail messages) from a site called, "Turnstyle". They right away said in eMail to me, "Hi John, You're family." Wow. I don't know them, I certainly don't want to be in somebody's family I don't know, and don't call me John unless you're a friend or family member. I cancelled my reservation for that night and went somewhere else. I now today have another eMail from "Turnstyle". I don't appreciate my phone being used as their marketing medium for the privilege of using briefly their WiFi. read more

Really delicious Italian food in downtown Toronto. I got the bacon wrapped dates as my appetizer, and they have become one of the best things I've ever eaten in a restaurant. They were so good!! Part of me wants to try to make some on my own, but realizes that there is a chance I will never meet my own expectations. For my main meal I got the Ricotta Agnolotti, which is the first time I've ever had this dish and it was delicious. I'm so happy that I got a chance to eat here while in Toronto. read more

Good atmosphere. Food was ok. Table service was ok. Seems that kitchen still getting organized as meal took forever to emerge. read more

Classy upscale Italian. Very well prepared food. Top waiters, very professional. Good wines too. Sit at the bar have some wine and appetizers or at the small tables by the window. I eat out every week because I travel for work and this is a welcome stop for me. My local friends reckon its top also. read more

Came here for a quick lunch during work once. Had one of the lunch specials which was a funghi pasta.. was quite mediocre for Italian food. It's a nice resto to go for work occasions I suppose, I wouldn't come here with friends after the medicore food though. Also did not have a relaxing feel, even though decor was quite nice. Service was great though, and I enjoyed our vanilla panna cotta dessert with caramelized apple compote and toasted oat + nut crumble. Not a memorable resto on my Italian faves but not bad, either. read more

Enjoyed the very attentive staff and flavorful foods. Considering it was 8:00 PM on a Saturday night I don't know when I've been greeted by such a happy and friendly staff. They immediately made my first visit feel like I was an old friend returning. The food was good with the caveat that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to sauces, spices, etc. I found their food very much to my liking, rich and flavorful. The only improvement I would have is to add a bit more balsamic to the caprese salad. Will visit here again on my next trip to Toronto read more

Dropped by this place for a work lunch. Had the NZ lamb chops that were flown in same day. Barely seasoned with some chimmichuri on top really let the meat speak for itself. Colleagues had pasta dishes that smelled amazing. Service was prompt and very helpful. Will definitely be booking for lunches hear! read more

This italian restaurant is recommended by the hotel concierge. Actual the recommended two places, one Italian and one French. I asked which one is his favorite, and he couln't say. I went out searching, and found that the French place was a bit dim. So I went to this Italian restaurant, and I am happy for my choice. I ordered shrimp, salmon, lobster with pasta. I was served some bread before the lunch. The bread was good, and the lunch was delicious. I am a bit afraid that I ate a bit too much. I love the place. read more

Good pre-theatre stop. I've tried the bacon wrapped dates (delicious), veal osso buco (rich) and linguine alla vongole (yum). Everything was lovely. However, the menu is a bit boring. Service was outstanding and efficient. We chose from the regular menu but there's also a pre-theatre menu. read more

I brought in a large group on a tight timeline for dinner. Little Anthony's was able to get us in and out in an hour without sacrificing quality or service. The food was fantastic and the wait staff were curteous and polite. I recommend making Little Anthony's your next dinner destination. - John read more

3.5 stars. the food wasn't too memorable but good enough for me to go again if someone wants to go. service was pretty good and good atmosphere inside. read more

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Don't be put off by the plush velour and overly decadent interiors, Little Anthony's is really quite charming. I went with a large group. Originally skeptical of its authenticity and rather bland menu, I was soon convinced otherwise. We were seated at the very back of the restaurant as we were a large group. In the future, I would suggest reserving one of the round half-open booths that seat 2-4 as it is both intimate and comfortable. Our starter salad was a heap of arugula, smaller than usual (I take it because it is wild), lightly dressed and a generous portion of pecorino cheese. It was delicious and definitely appetizing. For our pasta dish, I had the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter, rosemary, hazelnuts and pecorino. The taste was very subtle and not as anticipated, since butternut squash and rosemary were such strong flavours. The portion was just right and the sauce was a delight. I actually stole some extra bread to mop it up. My fellow eaters who had the spaghetti alla bolognese said it was also quite hearty and delicious. I had my eyes set on their ossobuco, and was glad I chose it. The saffron risotto was exactly al dente, with a little bite with each mouthful; it almost stole the thunder from the veal shank. The ossobuco was a bit overcooked and oversalted for my liking, but that could have been because of the cut, which was not as thick as usual. My favourite part of the meal though - the marrow. It was generous, rich and really really fresh. Growing up I was basically raised on marrow, and taught to get everything out of the bone. Suffice to say, that was the most satisfying part. Also because in discovering my love, my tablemates gladly gave up their marrows. At this point I may have been delirious and drunk from marrow, because the desserts offered escape me. There was a choice between chocolate truffle cake (cheese cake?) and tiramisu, both average. I would highly recommend visiting Little Anthony's for their pasta, as the mains were somewhat average. Bring a healthy appetite and an open mind for the waitstaff - who appear to be slightly disorganized and distracted. read more

Good Italian place. More fine dining than other places. A bit pricy for me. It still very good.

Had the pleasure of going there on a Friday night with a group of ten. Hugo our server was fantastic!! We had apps, main course, deserts. He was so helpful when questions were asked, fast service. Food was hot and delicious. Each of us was very happy with our experience and food. The runners that brought the food out to help Hugo were great as well. I will definitely be back. Thank you Hugo and all the staff there. Food was delicious and I felt very reasonable as well. read more