Had a lovely meal at Noce. Things to know: - has seating in the front and back of the restaurant. - some unusual offerings on the menu. - wonderful staff - friendly and engaging. Service was great! - ambiance allows for being able to talk with friends. You don't feel like you are competing with loud music! - located just east of Strachan - street parking on Queen and the side street next to it. The food/drink - - they make a great Negroni! - the bread and olives to start are a great app. As is the zucchini and artichoke Fritti - hubby had the octopus main. ( he said it was ok but no more) - I had the rabbit, which I thought was wonderful. Very flavorful and a nice portion. Overall, we really enjoyed and would go back. read more

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Noce has been an upscale Italian staple in the Queen West area for as long as I can remember, but I've never had the chance to visit. And I'm glad that I had the chance to do so! I had the calamari to start and the gnocchi for my main. They were both STELLAR. I'm used to being that guy that orders calamari in sports bars, so this was at least THREE notches up from that. The exterior is super crispy and the interior is perfectly chewy. The sauce that the dish came with compliments it so well. The gnocchi is SUPER soft and pillow-y. And the portions were pretty good to boot! I didn't expect to be walking away from the restaurant with a full stomach given how upscale the place is. We were seated on the outdoor patio for this meal due to COVID-related concerns, but I'd love to have my second meal here indoors. For the 30 seconds I was in there to use the restroom, it seems that the decor is on point and would contribute to the experience greatly. Oh yeah, I'll definitely be back. Maybe, next time, for some of the pizza I've heard so much about. read more

Noce Restaurant - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went here for the $75 Summerlicious menu and I tried the fluke appetizer, the risotto main, and the Sex in a Pan. This is a fairly low-key restaurant; it feels a little like a neighbourhood secret although it's right on Queen West. There is a large patio that's off of the busy street, and there are three interior rooms which are very cosy. Inside, they've got a bar in the back, a room good for parties in the middle, and then a room overlooking Queen Street. Will definitely be back to try their mushroom pizza and calamari. read more

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IN LOVEEEEEE with this place. The presentation was great. I think the food tasted better than it looked, and I was quite impressed with it... Made the experience so much better. Every bite it felt like there was something new, each time! This was a great spot. We didn't plan on coming here, but stumbled upon it and thought, LETS DO IT! Would come again. Food came a bit slow for why we got, but the service made up for it! 4.2/5 read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hate to do this with how badly covid has impacted the restaurant industry but just want to give my most honest opinion and experience. I had heard a lot about Noce and even tasted their stuff at pizza fest and was quite impressed. I decided to hold my birthday dinner here which was a group of 12 of us. When I got there the staff looked at me with a blank stare for a couples minutes and then walked us to the very back for our table. After getting our menus and ordering the food, we had to wait almost an hour to receive anything. No apology from the service staff at all. They kept saying it's on it's way. Once the food came out everything was cold and tasteless. Horrible experience and definitely not going back. Wish I picked another restaurant for my birthday because this just ruined everyone's mood and definitely left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. read more

After having a good experiencia at Noce.we went back on Jan 7 2023. We arrived at Noce for our 8pm reservation. It was winter and I had two rings (one a oval Diamond ring) in my coat pocket. I had put them there after I had put lotion on my hands in the car. My coat was taken and hung up at Noce along with my friend's coat by a female (hostesses or server). In the middle of drinking cocktails and just after ordering dinner, I realized I didn't have my rings on. I went to where my coat was hung up and searched the pockets. I only found one silver ring. The diamond ring was missing. I searched the pockets and my gloves that were in the pocket throughly. The Diamond ring was gone. I mentioned it to our server who responded with " we've been in business twenty eight years...and none of our staff would steal". Ok. But my ring is missing. She said they went and searched for the ring on the floor and on the sidewalk and came up empty. She also curiously said "is it silver, what kind of diamond shape?" Yes it was silver and a oval shape. Strange. Why would she ask if it was silver and not gold? So while I'm ruminating about the loss of my ring and my friend is consoling me about it at our assigned tables, the "head chef" guy (none of these people identified themselves by name) who earlier talked to us about perogies because he said he was Polish showed up at our table again. He asks us what he can do for us because he heard we were missing a ring. After explaining how how the ring could have fallen out because of how the server/hostess was handling the coats, he asked " what can I do for you?" Well can you find my ring? The answer was no. So I didn't need his services. Again, I don't know who these people are and the roles they play in the restaurant, but this guy hung around and kept asking what can he do for us. I felt antagonized. I had just lost my Diamond ring and Perogie guy kept bothering me about how he could make it right. Then it dawned on me and my friend that perhaps he thought he we were trying to pull a fast one. We had only gotten cocktails and a salad, so how stupid were we if we hadn't even eaten the main course yet to pull a missing ring stunt? No stupid! I was actually upset that I either lost my ring in between the car and the restaurant, or the ring fell out of my coat when the sever/hostess handled it. Either a patron or someone else may have picked it up. As I was relaying my ideas to him, this fool told me he was feeling "attacked". So now I had to deal with his feelings and I asked him how often he felt attacked? I thought he would be more EMPHATIC, but he was so immersed in looking for a way to "make it right" by asking the question over and over again that he couldn't allow me to be upset. I had a right to feel upset over my missing ring and talk to my friend, but I couldn't be upset with him being there because he was so sensitive. I didn't ask for him to be there or for any favours. My friend said we should leave, and I realized that was the best course of action. The mains hadn't arrived yet, and I didn't like how perogie boy was invalidating my feelings. As well, the female servers who were there before scattered and were hardly a footnote after I said my ring was missing from my pocket. We went to get our overcoats and leave, but not before paying. One of the servers said " oh no charge". I said we wanted to pay for our drinks and salad. We didn't want to be comped. We were not there to pull a fast one. We paid and left. I hate Noce and won't be back back read more

Noce Restaurant - Two drinks from Noce. Nothing to write home about. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just ok. Had the summerlicious menu. Portions were a bit small and I still felt hungry. The rockfish course was tasty but I would have liked a more substantial meal for $53. The dessert (pistachio gelato) was the best part of the meal. It's so rich I just wanted to lick my elbows ! 5/5. The ahi tuna/ watermelon app is forgettable. No flavour whatsoever. The green mousse did nothing for the dish. Service was lovely and another highlight of the meal. Overall, based solely on my meal, I'm not in a hurry to return but willing to try again especially their regular menu. Also, ambience was nice and the restaurant is good for large groups. read more

Noce Restaurant - Rockfish , peaches with mussel emulsion. Too small ! I was starving. But very tasty. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Solid 8 on the scale of 1 to 10 My friend who has taken cooking classes in Rome before said the dish SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE reminded him a lot of his experience, which showed how authentic the food was. I heard great things about the dish BRANZINO ALLA BRACE which is an European sea bass. However, my friend said he is allergic to seafood and would not be able to share the dish with me. As for the drinks, I'd recommend against the vodka version of French 75 because it tasted very plain for me. I asked for the original French 75 instead and enjoyed it. read more

AMAZING experience at Noce during Covid times. They have remodelled their patio and have a very large spacious outdoors space now. Tables comfortably located from each other. Decor is BEAUTIFUL. Very Classy. The SERVICE was amazing. Not sure what our server's name was but she was super nice and very patient with us because we took pretty long to order and she answered all our questions patiently. FOOD was good as always. I would recommend to try the OLIVES with your wine. We got the Funghi Pizza and their Pasta Special of the night which was beef cheek Pasta with tomato sauce. Really enjoyed both dishes full of flavours. WINE I FELL IN LOVE with the White wine we ordered. I wish I could find their wine list online to get the wine name. Not sure what the name was, but it was the one on their wine list from ITALY by the glass. Very balanced taste and amazing with food. read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Long story short: Fantastic! Tasty Italian eats with a very personable owner and staff. It's an expensive spot, but great for a date night! Long story long: My friend ordered the seafood pasta, which looked rich and judging by the sounds he was making, I'm going to go ahead and assume it was delicious! I had the funghi pasta, which was also delicious and a decent-sized portion. We had calamari to start, which tasted light and fresh, with a lovely aioli. It wasn't double fried and didn't taste oily, which I encounter often, so I'm very happy with that dish. Got sex in a pan for dessert. Very rich, it is definitely a two-person dessert...which makes sense to me only now. *Sigh* The staff are very friendly and the owner is a sweetheart. A very welcoming person who took the time to ask the table if they were having a good time and if we needed anything. Made the visit that much more special. Highly recommend it! read more

If you love fresh pasta then you NEED to come here! Tried two pastas. CHITARRINE AL FUNGHI (house made egg pasta, smoked shiitake and wild mushrooms, porcini truffle butter, parmigiano). Holy amazingness!! Fresh pasta, delicious mushrooms, and the most delicious sauce (which I guess was just truffle butter, so really how can you go wrong?!). I am a huge gnocchi fan and anytime it's on the menu I am going to order it, so obvioiusly I tried the GNOCCHI (house made potato gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, white wine, confit of garlic, chili stracciatella di burrata, pangrattato). SOFT, fluffy beautiful little clouds in my mouth. 100% I would come here again. I would want to try the other pastas and try the pizzas but honestly I am not sure how I could not order the gnocchi again. I am in love!!! read more

Noce Restaurant - house made potato gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, white wine, confit of garlic, chili stracciatella di burrata, pangrattato - SO GOOD - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Noce is a hidden gem at Trinity Bellwoods. They have been around for over 20 years and definitely know what they are doing. The decor here is warm, modern and cozy. There are two dining rooms and a smaller private alcove in between the rooms for private parties. A gorgeous wine cellar can be seen at the back of the restaurant where the bar is and an equally impressive wine selection to match. Aside from solid appetizers such as burrata and tuna crudo, their wood fired pizzas here are heavenly - a nice soft yet crispy crust with the right kind of chew, and perfect with some drizzles of their house-made chilli oil. The stand out star of my meal there is undoubtedly the "Sex on a Plate" dessert, with Nutella and vanilla pudding, mascarpone, whipped cream, sponge toffee and pecan crust. Aptly named considering the reaction around the table upon tasting it. It is THAT good lol. Highly recommended! read more

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Came here one afternoon with a few girlfriends, it was super cute, a little more pricy then normal for tea but it was a cute atmosphere. The server was a bit odd that day and I think wasn't happy with the 15% tip. Gave us strange looks. Not sure what was going on there. We enjoyed it though! read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 stars. I had high hope for this restaurant and we came here on a Sat night for my friends 30s birthday. The entrance was quite hidden. If you come from Queen St and you will see the dark green themed store front and patrons eating meals but you won't find a door. Then you turn into the side street and will find a closed patio and some doors but nope they don't lead you to the restaurant. Keep walking until you see a red tent-ish which is the real entrance. The different colour theme throw me off quite a bit. There were 5 of us and decided to order a few items to share. We got a cows tripe app and a lobster app, a truffle pesto pasta and a pork pasta, a sausage pizza and a 15 oz of bone in ribeye. We finished it with a small cake we brought which the restaurant was nice to not charge cutting fees. Overall the food was good but nothing was amazing and the truffle pasta smells/tastes nothing truffle, and the two apps are cooked in a way you wouldn't even know you are eating tripes or lobster, which in my opinion isn't the best thing. This is because in my opinion the texture and flavour of the food materials are essential to the overall experience and if they were overpowered by the method of cooking or sauces, then the dish is not really bringing the best part of that materials out. The ribeye was tender and juicy, nicely done. Also we were given a 2 hour window, which was communicated on the day, not before. It is understandable for a busy Sat night but realistically for multiple courses and a big group, it was a bit tight. We had to leave immediately after we finished eating. read more

Went there for summerlicious, a little bit disappointed or perhaps I had high hope for it. With $53 pp for the dinner, you certainly have other better choices. Funny thing is the plate they use for dessert or bread very much looks like a dog bowl(see pic attached...) read more

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Had summerlicious dinner here! One of the more expensive options at $53 for the 3 courses. Pretty nice patio, they made good use of the space and tried to enclose it somewhat from the busy streets. Wine was pretty good. Service is friendly. The food is pretty good. I liked everything except the desserts. The steak tartare was tasty. Zucchini appetizer pizza was interesting. Some of the regular à la carte items on other guests' tables looked good. I would come back to try out the other, non-licious options. Overall positive experience and would come back to try their regular menu. read more

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Noce is a lovely Italian restaurant in Trinity Bellwoods. I went for Winterlicious this year along with a few of my girlfriends for lunch. At $33, we got to choose from a curated menu of Italian delicacies. They have three rooms for you to dine and wine in: the Queen West Room, the Tuscany Room, and the Octopus Lounge. The Queen West Room is their main dining room, which was the room my friends and I were placed in. You get a nice view of Queen Street West and Trinity Bellwoods Park. The Tuscany Room is more of a relaxed atmosphere to get a bite and the Octopus Lounge allows you to unwind and socialize during late hours. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every single dish I had at Noce! I ordered the Bufala Campana, B.C. Savoury Clams and Torta di Nocciola. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these dishes. The appetizer and entree were incredibly savoury so I highly recommend the Bufala Campana and B.C. Savoury Clams if you like savoury food. The Torta di Nocciola is perfect for someone who wants gelato with a crunch to their dessert as well. When I go for Italian food I typically order pasta or pizza because it's normally what I can afford on the menu. But with Noce's Winterlicious menu, I was able to venture out and try items I normally wouldn't get. I am glad to have had the opportunity to try Noce's diverse menu. Our waiter was not only charming but he made sure we were comfortable and provided excellent service. I highly recommend Noce to anyone who loves Italian cuisine or is looking for a nice place to eat lunch or dinner. read more

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Had dinner here a few weeks ago. The service is cold, impersonal and transactional. Two drinks were spilled on my husbands back by accident which does happen however when the total bill comes to $953, for eight people, and your customer sat through the entire dinner with a wet sweater you may expect the restaurant to take more then $16 off the bill. Toronto has many excellent restaurants with great staff and service, this is not one of them. read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A great addition to the Toronto Italian food scene! I'm in love with the interior design of this place. Classic but trendy. Great spot to hangout with friends and grab a drink at their beautiful bar. The restaurant is really spacious with the entrance on the side street called Walnut. Fun fact: Noce means walnut in Italian and the theme seems to live throughout the restaurant. FOOD: - Beef Carpaccio Use of horseradish aioli is really refreshing. Texture wise, there is the softness of beef, the crunch of the radish chip and the creamy mushroom. It is a dish well craft. - Arctic Char Nicely seared and added earthiness from the beets purée. - "Sex in a pan" Nuts, nuts nuts! This is a dessert of my liking. Not too sweet with just the right fluffiness from whipped cream and mascarpone cheese. The dishes all looked stunning. Nothing feel rushed which can be common for time of Winterlicious. Not only does their food presents well, they also live up the hype of its presentation! You can tell they use fresh and premium ingredients into making the dishes. They are also famous for their mushroom pizza with truffle.(who can say no to truffle!) Note: This is a review based off the Winterlicious experience. read more

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Upon reading great reviews, I decided that I really needed to give Noce a try and I am so happy I did as all the high hopes I had were beyond exceeded. Upon arrival we were given a choice to sit inside or outside on the beautiful patio. Our server (whose name I'm upset I can't remember) was phenomenal! She was super upbeat, outgoing, sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu. All the staff that waited on us were very endearing and friendly which really made it feel like a family unit. There was an older lady who I'm assuming was either a manager or owner of the restaurant who came up to our table at least twice to ask us how we were enjoying our food and as how we were overall. I really felt like I had an Italian nona taking care of me lol :). But anyways, to eat I got the gnocchi al forno which was amazing and my date had the pasta alla genovese napoletana which he also enjoyed. Our meals were served hot and fresh with freshly ground black pepper on top. I got the Honolulu martini (well 3 actually lol) which was so delicious and made to perfection. Other than the food being amazing, the service was unlike anywhere else I've ever eaten and I will without a doubt be recommending Noce to others looking for great Italian dishes. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES! :) read more

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I really loved Noce and was so excited to take a couple friends when they opened their patio. Unfortunately they seemed to be very understaffed. We missed our server all night, had to flag down a server to ask to reorder drinks and our food took over an hour. The food was still great, will probably try it out again. read more

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Cozy spot for a bite Great decor, especially the chairs in the separate seating area. Food was very good, I had sausage and pasta and she had one of the pizzas. Both of us enjoyed it. The Guinness on tap was lovely. Good price too. read more

My best friend took me here for a birthday dinner after wanting to try somewhere new (to us) and stumbling upon it on Yelp. I'm so glad that I did! The octopus dish has some of the most delicious octopus that I've had in the city, and with a very generous serving size. The gnocchi was heavenly and melt in your mouth delicious. And, the wine list was also enticing! We settled on a rose this time because it was a hot summer night. Lastly, we had a corn cake for dessert that had fruit pieces and ice cream. I would definitely come here again! I left for Italy the day after this meal and found myself ordering octopus and gnocchi almost nightly but birthing came close to those at Noce. read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm a bit torn on this review on Noce. I think what they had in their own minds versus what I experienced are quite different. For example their website claimed that their refurnished restaurant was eclectic, I on the contrary felt that the restaurant had a gritty personality and was oozing with testosterone. I'm not saying the restaurant wasn't well furnished and with character but the vibe was almost like a spruced up version of a local watering hole or some auto garage mellowed down by some art pieces. Their serving team also mainly consisted of tall, well built, tattooed male servers in black t-shirts and black jeans, which contributed to the vibe. Their website also emphasized on their courteous and friendly staff. The server(s) although generally fulfilled most typical duties (taking orders, busing, setting and collecting utensils, was tapping up water very frequently) but I found the service more or less transactional in nature since there was not much by the way of emotion, or attempt to build rapport with the diner. The manager or owner was a bit better but there was a certain level of arrogance and not the genuine customer service orientation that I would have liked to see from a restaurant at this price point. Let me dive in to talk about the food first and then I will return to the customer service discussion a bit later. I arrived on a cold winter day excited to try their Winterlicius menu. The starter of choice was the truffle and eggs. I liked this dish. When the server was putting down the plate I could smell the nice aroma of a fresh egg (you won't get that smell from the eggs you buy at your regular supermarket). True to their words, they seem to use the freshest local ingredients. What I liked about the dish was that it had a subtle truffle taste. I really hate the restaurants that focus on flaunting the expensive ingredients and you end up with a dish that has an overwhelming truffle taste. The flavours from the egg, the truffle, the Parmesan and the sourness from the sour dough bread melded together perfectly. The only criticism would be the crust was a bit too hard as opposed to having a slight crisp (I did often hear the sound of knife hitting the plate when other patrons were working on theirs). The main course came and I raised a bit of a spocky of an eyebrow. My initial reaction was I didn't order a burger or sandwich... the menu did say 6oz breaded branzino with zero mention of bread or bun. The good thing was the thing tasted pretty good. I rolled up my sleeves and started going to work (I internally smirked when other patrons tried desperately to remain classy by eating the sandwich with a fork and knife... how else are you supposed to eat a sandwich aside from using your hands?) The bun was soft and fresh. The fish was delicately breaded with a super thin batter and the fish filet were piping hot and was the right flaky texture. The sandwich was also stuffed with a mix of broccoli and purple cabbage. Their tartar sauce added a complex smoky, briny and vinegary taste to the sandwich. If I have to be picky I would probably reduce the vinegary taste a bit so that the taste and freshness of the branzino can be showcased. Finally dessert time. I ended up picking the lemon torta even though it was not part of the original Winterlicious menu. I'm not a tiramisu guy so the new option was a welcomed surprised. I liked the simplicity of this dessert. The tart had a hard crunch to it and the filling had a light cheesy taste of ricotta with a hint of clean natural lemon flavour. They also went with a simple plating with a sparse confetti of tiny lemon zests around the plate. Overall I was quite satisfied with the food but there's definitely something left to be desired service wise. Like I said before, the service lacked personality. Aside from that a nearby table of two had an issue that I thought was quite poorly dealt with. The issue was directly from customer service 101. The couple ordered off of the Winterlicious menu and had finished their first course. They had waited for more than 30minutes for their main course and had asked the server to check on them. Another 15 minutes had passed and nothing came. Server apologized instinctively without real compassion and then provided a cop out excuse. The manager was not summoned until the customers threatened to leave. The manager came and gave another cop out excuse and said it was ok for them to leave without paying for the appetizers. The customers did indeed leave immediately. Although the customer were not loud nor demonstrative, I think anytime a customer service issue is not dealt with properly, it takes away from the experience of all the patrons around the general area. Although it was not my personally experience but I can certainly sympathize with those customers and if I was not lucky that could of been me. For a restaurant of this weight class I'd certain expect better. read more

Winterlicious 2019 is here! We had the distinct pleasure of dining at Noce on the first evening of this event. If you're on the fence about booking a reservation here, I would strongly suggest you do. I decided to go with Noce on a whim after scrolling through the Winterlicious restaurant list. When we arrived, we were greeted and seated promptly. The ambiance was still quiet as we were one of the first parties to arrive for our 6:45 reservation. The decor is chic and lighting not too dim. The prix fixe 3 course dinner runs $53 + tax + gratuity per person, which is slightly more cost effective than dining a la carte from the regular menu. I chose the salmon crudo, arctic char, and semifreddo. My partner chose the beef carpaccio, tagliatelle, and "sex in a pan." Standouts of the meal included: - SALMERINO ALPINO ALLO SOMMACCO: wood fired arctic char, red beet purée, crushed crispy chickpeas, sumac, cavolo orientale. Beautifully assembled, thoughtful combination of flavours. Crisp fish accented with earthy vegetables. This entree really worked. - TAGLIATELLE CON FUNGHI E ZUCCA: house made egg tagliatelle, winter squash, wild mushrooms, black truffles. Not life-changing, but a solid and comforting dish regardless. They did not skimp on the truffle. - AMORE ALL'ITALIANA: 'sex in a pan' - pecan crust, nutella and vanilla pudding, whipped cream and mascarpone cheese, shaved chocolate, sponge toffee. A traditional flavour palette with good variety in texture. - SEMIFREDDO ALLE BARBABIETOLE: beet semifreddo, caramel sauce, star anise poached pear, brioche croutons. Truly unique and unexpected. The beet semifreddo (like ice cream) was served a bit too frozen for my taste, but the flavours harmonised together magnificently. A special Winterlicious drink menu is also available, which sadly I forgot to photograph, but offered some enticing options. I ordered a cocktail from the regular menu called "THE QUEEN IS @ 875": Aperol, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, prosecco. It was quite fruity and sweet, like an alcoholic Fanta Orange. Note the menu offers a wide selection of negronis which appear to be a specialty. Service was generally spot on, though I noticed some staff were in training. Though situated in the west end by Trinity Bellwoods Park, a bit far from where we are in the downtown core, I look forward to returning to try the pastas and wood fired entrees from Noce's regular menu. read more

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I went to Noce for lunch with my dad a couple months ago and the experience was most enjoyable. The patio out front is beautiful, covered but sunny (my favourite kind) and it's a great place to people watch on Queen. The service was fantastic and we had a long chat with the owner about when to vacation in Italy (September) and about how business was going. I had La Caprese salad (buffalo mozzarella and oven roasted tomatoes) to start and it was so simple and delicious I could have eaten 10 plates. I also dared to try my dad's carpaccio (raw beef) and it melted in my mouth - I definitely recommend it. For my main course, I ordered their fish of the day which was a sea bass with vegetables and potatoes and it was very tasty. Noce is truly Italian dining at it's finest and the prices fit accordingly. This is not a place for those on a budget, but if you really want a delicious Italian meal, this is the place to be. A little trivia - Noce means walnut in Italian. The restaurant is located on the corner of Queen St. W and Walnut Ave. read more

Noce Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is crazy overpriced. You pay $30 for 6 pieces of extremely thin ravioli and they act like it's a normal portion. Of course ask for sparkling or regular water. Every drink is $15 or more including 5 ounce glasses of wine. read more

I have noticed mixed reviews for this restaurant but I am happy to say mines was excellent both service and food. I went here for the Winterlicious menu with my friend and the first impression I had was it was very cosy and quaint. We were able to get to seated earlier then our reservation which was a definite plus, we both were quite hungry =P Tables were fairly close together and at that time the restaurant was fairly busy but noise level was not an issue. We were greeted and offered water, the server was very friendly and came by a few minutes after allowing us to browse the menu. We ordered the following: Appetizers: - Noce Salad, romaine hearts, Italian asiago, walnuts, pears, white wine, pommary, mustard dressing - Mozzarella di buffalo, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil Entrees: - Oven braised, black angus beef, short ribs, with chipolini onions, mushrooms, mashed potatoes and green beans - Parpadelle with forest mushrooms, wild forest mushrooms, cream sauce, truffle oil and chives Desserts: - Tiramisu - Chocolate Mousse We enjoyed our food very much, there was a good combination of flavour in each dish we had. I really liked the dressing in the Noce Salad, it was distinctively different then your typical salad. The parpadelle was excellent, the cream sauce with truffle oil made the dish. The aroma itself was amazing. But the best part of the meal was the tiramisu and I usually am not a fan of desserts however this was amazing. It was very moist, flavourful and the perfect way to end a meal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Noce is a gem of a restaurant that offers traditional Italian food with lots of flavor and flair. The stuffed olives, mushroom ravioli and veal gnocchi were all fantastic. Service and drinks were impeccable, and the atmosphere was perfect for a romantic evening. If you're looking for a great meal paired with amazing atmosphere and service, keep this place in mind. read more

I booked Noce for summerlicious 2019. The place is very cozy with a modern & contemporary finish. Our experience was average due to limited menu options . While I enjoyed my all 3 course meals [cornish hen and pistachio dessert were just remarkable, very nicely done and very good tasting !! :)], the other 2 girls with me were heavily disappointed. Both of them preferred vegetarian meals, and the summerlicious menu did not offer any good selections for vegan/vegetarian people. On top of it, the appetizer they received was basically a watermelon , cold puree soup, called zuppa (Huge disappointment - lacked taste, very minimal). For mains they could only choose from plain spaghetti w olive oil and tomatoes or a Pizza (which we thought would be okay), but we saw the dish served to other customers, and all tables seemed to dislike the fact that pizza had this long, long beans (which looked like serpents) basically spread on the pizza. It was straight No. Very off-putting. Spaghetti was also very bland and had no taste. Drinks - They did not had 1 out of 4 drinks on summerlicious menu, so again, limiting the choice. I want to write the review because I want to share the experience of everyone under my reservation. I felt bad because they did not like it at all (except the dessert), and it was not worth for them, $33 a meal . I would recommend the chefs to take a look at current menu and revise it, to cater to wider audience. The servers were helpful and responsive. I would go back for sure, but not for summerlicious or winterlicious. read more

Not a great experience! They were happy to accommodate the 3 of us knowing they had 3 office dinners happing. We arrived at 6:45. When handed the menu 2 of the 3 daily specials were already sold out. But we carried on since they had good reviews. We ordered drinks. They took a while and ordered our meals at that time. At 7:50 we had not yet received our dinner. I asked the waitress she apologized and said she would bring us some bread on the house. When our meals finally arrived I had ordered the ravioli. There were 5 ravioli on the plate. Not the large 3inch big ravioli but 5 ordinary everyday ravioli. They were sitting in a pool of butter and looked like they had been sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. When I tasted them they were too salty to eat. The other two entrees my friends ordered were just ok. Btw we ordered a dish of olives with our drinks. They charged us $9.50 for a small dish of olives. To make the experience worse the large office party just got louder and louder as they drank more and more . The woman at the next table as Jed the manager to ask them to settle down. No one did. The woman finally went over and asked them to settle down. They ignored her. All in all the service was poor the food not great. I would not recommend this place to anyone nor would I ever go back. read more

Loved this little restaurant! The food was fantastic, we made reservations and we were seated immediately. The tented outdoor dinning was very warm! Would definitely come back! read more

The right answer for a cold and windy Toronto day. Greatly enjoyed their three course Winterlicious prix fixe menu. Great service, warm and causal atmosphere with a great cocktail and wine selection. Add this place to your Must Do list. read more

Noce Restaurant - Polenta with a sausage and aged beef ragout (local) topped with a fried egg and fennel pollen - the perfect antidote to a cold Toronto day. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love the food! We had pizza and rabbit meat dishes. Presentation and taste are all top notch. Our waiter made us felt right at home!! Customer service is superb. read more

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We were there for a light dinner on the patio one evening. Ordered the burrata dish but it was served a mozzarella ball instead. At the time we thought it was odd that the burrata was completely solid, difficult to cut through and and stringy in the middle, but maybe some burrata cheeses turn out that way. Now that I've had more burrata (and mozzarella) dishes, I'm fairly certain the restaurant either got it wrong innocently or were out of burrata and instead of informing their customers, replaced it with a mozzarella. Both possibilities are frustrating, especially for an Italian restaurant, and the price of the dish is not cheap - as real burrata cheese is not cheap. Sucks that we got duped and we'll never return again read more

I LOVE this restaurant. I have been there twice now - last night for Valentine's day with my sweetheart included. Very romantic. My bf claims they have the best veal in the city. I'll have to take his word for it as I don't eat meat but I do make the odd exception for a fish dish when I'm out and they make AMAZING fish dishes. Last night i started with sea scallops that were to die for - I took a picture it was beautiful and cooked perfectly, My bf had the raw tuna which also had a beautiful combination of flavours. For my main I had the black cod served over collard greens, white asparagus and a delicious citrus/sweet sauce that I could have licked off the plate. I actually finished my meal before my bf which is a first ever, he's sets records in speed! He took a picture for the proof I finished first :-) For dessert we had tiramisu - traditional and delicious. Tough choice over the creme brulee but in an Italian place I had to go tiramisu. Perfect topping to the meal. An extensive wine list/cellar glassed off of the back room would entice any oenophiles with any range of price point. The decor is white linen tablecloths and napkins, black and white dressed servers - all male as far as I could tell with excellent knowledge of the food and wine. Wonderful service - we were visited by several waiters in making sure our food was served when ready and our glasses topped up when necessary. They are attentive but not intrusive but happy to chat if you're engaging. The waiter we had the first time we went about a year ago was there and we made a point of saying hi and that he was one of the reasons we returned. It's not trendy or flashy but I love the traditional feel. Not sure why there are any bad reviews but I suppose I've only been twice and any restaurant can have a bad night. But I have nothing but wonderful memories here and look forward to plenty more. read more

Noce Restaurant - Most delicious sea scallops appetizer. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went for drinks in the newly opened bar area and was quite impressed. Service was top notch. Everyone from the bartender to the bar manager and hostess were attentive and friendly and service was quick. The bar area is well appointed and cozy and there is an impressive glass walled wine cellar next to the bar. Even when a mistake was made, they turned it into a positive. My date and I had not ordered a third beer but the bartender thought we had and brought it the table. When the mistake was realized, they immediately put the beer on the house. Awesome. Only minus would be that they ask if you want regular or sparkling water, we chose the sparkling water and it costs $5.50 but they didn't tell us. Still okay as I expected it would cost and so I didn't ask, but for those unaware it should be stated. Not a big deal. Great place and we're looking forward to returning for the food read more

Dinner for four at Noce was a good experience. Food was solid, but did not blow us away. The restaurant is charming, and our waiter was personable and attentive. We ordered bread and olives (remember when stuff like that was complimentary?), and two of us shared the Noce salad. For main dishes, we had the funghi pizza, the ravioli al funghi, the gnocchi and a special shrimp dish. All were good, but the only thing that seemed to get raves was the shrimp, though no one was unhappy with their meal. read more

Noce Restaurant - Gnocchi in the front, funghi pizza in rear - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is Amazing Not only was the ambiance amazing but the owner was fantastic It's my husbands and I, first anniversary and also first time In Toronto! Please come her and enjoy the amazing food. No words can describe how great my experience truly was. But I hope yours will be as pleasant as mine' bob appetite read more

Went there at 6 pm sharp, to sit outside, under the plastic tent. There are only a handful of weeks that allow outside dining in Toronto, btw. Three waiters standing around (outside) staring holes in the air; not a single customer anywhere in sight (well, a little early, perhaps). We have a baby stroller in tow (plus baby), and ask for a table outside. ALL RESERVED is the response; but perhaps you would like to sit over there, behind the sewer line? Mind you, again, there is NOT A SINGLE CUSTOMER anywhere. - OK, how about we sit inside then if all the tables none of which are physically occupied are taken? TOO SMALL for a stroller inside. But wait, there is not a single customer in sight!!! (plus, shiny lightbulb, do you think we are going to hang out for four hours with a baby in tow anyway?). Well, how about you sit in the back behind the sewer line? I mentally pack away my shiny AMEX, THE ONE that is - per their own marketing - only available upon invitation; we turn around, walk down the street and, guess what, we unpack the card at Terroni's and have a terrific meal. Perhaps more rustic than what we would have gotten at Noce, but I paid gladly. In fact, I realize now why there is often A LINE forming outside Terroni's that when we left reached all the way out onto the sidewalk. Thanks. Will not try again although we have a place within walking distance. I guess our budding relationship never got off the ground. read more