I'm pleased to add yet another cafe to Yelp with a well deserved 5-star rating. The restaurant is well known in King west for its Italian cuisine but the cafe which is hidden behind the restaurant deserves to be shown some love too. I like how every sign is in Italian here! Inside it's absolutely gorgeous, putting other cafes nearby lto shame. The colours, the design and some Retro furniture too. Simply magnificent! They serve up the very good Lavazza coffee, which is popular lately and seen around the west end. Friendly service here too. It's fun to sit and watch the cooks in the open kitchen behind the order counter. The other side has floor to ceiling windows looking out over a small courtyard within the condo buildings. The loft above the cafe is incredible! Check out my photos. Next time you're around here skip Starbucks and head here! read more

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I LOVE French toast and came here specifically to try their tiramisu take on French toast. I received a generous portion (the plating/presentation was surprisingly sloppy and unappealing) with three slices of brioche and a healthy serving of berries. There was plenty of cream for those who like to make sure each bite will have some. Unfortunately, the French toast tasted like a bland/unsweetened whipped cream had been added, there was not even a hint of tiramisu/espresso/mocha flavor. I thought about asking for syrup to add flavor, but at this point didn't want to wait and have it get cold, nor did I want to add extra calories for something I wasn't enjoying. I would skip the tiramisu french toast. That said, if I were local, I would give them another chance on a different dish. The servers were attentive and kind and so was the host at their cafe, who was patient and showed me how to get through the cafe to the restaurant, avoiding the rain outside. Lively atmosphere, lots of celebrations, good vibe overall. (And the bar itself is beautiful.) read more

Oretta - Tiramisu French toast - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was one of the most underwhelming restaurant experiences I have ever had. I truly cannot comprehend the hype for a spot with such hollow ambiance, mediocre service, and unflavoured food. The interior of the restaurant was very corporate Italian, instagrammable but little to differentiate it from other restaurants down the street. The service was just fine, efficient but impersonal. We got our food on time, but I am not sure that was even worth it. Now the food. We tried some items for happy hour which were very tiny. The croquettes were fine, good texture but no discernible flavour. The burger was laughable, $15 for a tiny burger with a cold bun and an okay patty. We tried the limoncello soda which seemed slapped together and again, super tiny. From the regular menu I tried the pistachio pesto ravioli. If you asked a 15 year old to put together a nice fancy dish, I believe this is what they would serve to you. Plain ravioli stuffed with ricotta over a thin layer of pistachio pesto sauce, with some tiny barely cooked prawns scattered on top. Certainly not a dish worth almost $30. Overall, I would definitely not recommend this spot, there are plenty of better modern Italian restaurants in the city you can visit for a better experience. read more

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I saw mixed reviews but the $25 bottomless mimosas were too good of a deal to pass up. I also ordered the Che Fame eggs and the table shared a tiramisu. The mimosas were great and our server made sure our glasses were never empty. $25. The Che Fame eggs were absolutely delicious. Soft scrambled eggs with a naan-type bread, buratta and truffle oil. Perfectly prepared. I added fresh black pepper and chilli oil to mine. 10/10 and I think it was about $23. The tiramisu was good. Nothing extraordinary but definitely delicious as you can tell by the plate we cleared. Can't recall the exact price but I think it was around $11. I would definitely return for brunch! read more

Oretta - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Oretta is beautiful on the inside, the ambiance alone makes it worth visiting. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The food was amazing, especially the Piemonte pizza. You could really taste the roasted garlic, and everything felt fresh. The gnocchi was soft and perfectly cooked, with fresh herbs that tied it all together. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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My partner, and I had an amazing experience here a few weeks ago. The food, service, and ambience were incredible. It's quite beautifully decorated as well. For our meal we ordered the RAVIOLI AL TARTUFO, Broccolini, and the PIEMONTE pizza. All the dishes were fantastic. I had the CATANZARO cocktail which was wonderfully spicy. This was all served to us by Emre who was incredible. Bravo Oretta! read more

Oretta - Oretta restaurant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We made a reservation for a Sunday dinner and our table was ready upon our arrival. The restaurant is beautiful and bar in the middle of the restaurant is a positive addition to their great vibes. The staff are friendly, but sometimes it's hard to get their attention which makes the service a bit slow. We ordered "Fritto Di Calamari", "Burrata" and "Crudo Di Ricciola" to share. We really loved our choice of appetizers; perfect seasoning and fresh ingredients. For main, we shared "Polpo e Patate" (half grilled octopus), which was perfectly cooked to our liking. And we finished our meal with a delicious "Tiramisu". read more

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Food was great. branzino, Bolognese, Cacio de pepe excellent and the Tiramisu excellent. service A++ ask for Daniel's section. great vibe and music. read more

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Love Oretta on King Street and they have a decent happy hour deal! Was able to get a drink, appetizer, and a small pizza for $30. And I'm a huge fan of their patio and cute decor :) read more

Oretta - Burrata pizza, olives, passion fruit spritz - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The ambiance here for dinner was indeed beautiful, perfect for an evening getaway. The food was decent, especially the pizza and burritos. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

Orettta offers a delightful Italian dining experience with an inviting atmosphere that's both upscale yet comfortable. The food is top-notch, with rich flavors and beautifully presented dishes. The service was excellent, making the evening feel special. Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for a great meal! read more

Gave Oretta another try when I saw on Ritual that they have pizza. Let's make it clear, they're pizzettes, not pizza. It's smaller than a personal size pizza, but still a decent size for an individual. I tried the mushroom and cheese (pizzetta piemonte) pizzette $11.95 which honestly you must eat it there - any taking it outdoors (in this winter weather) it'll be stiff guaranteed. Overall the truffle cream is not obvious but mushroom and cheese is always a nice combo. I also picked up the tiramisu which is a nice dessert but not something you desire to get again right away. $5.50. Staffs are friendly. Space is tight and certainly will not allow for entry of an accessible motor scooter. read more

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It was very lively for a Sunday afternoon but unfortunately the food was lacking. Portions were small and overpriced for what it is. The tuna sandwich was so underwhelming for $22 and didn't come with any sides. We opted for the $25 unlimited mimosa which was pretty good value since we each had more than 4 drinks. Washrooms were disappointing. 5/6 stalls ran out of toilet paper and I had to wait 10 mins for them to restock. Our service was okay. She came around a few times and made sure our drinks were topped. Wheelchair accessible friendly. Limited parking. Easily accessible by public transit. read more

Oretta - Pork sausage sandwich - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came to Oretta on a Thursday night with a friend. Even though we had reservations, the restaurant was not very busy. Oretta is beautifully styled from the ceiling, right down to the napkins. You can immediately tell that so much thought went into decorating it. They also have a large patio, with additional seating, right at the front. Our server was kind, patient and not at all overbearing. We went during happy hour, and had a few cocktails for $10. We also ordered pizzetta, calamari and pappardelle with bolognese. I would give the restaurant 3.5 stars because the food is sub-par. The portions are small for the price and the flavour is lacking. There were about 9 pappardelle in the entire plate, and the calamari were a bit soggy. read more

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Pricey pasta but tasted amazing! We made a reservation for two people at 5pm. Service was great and our server was very friendly! We ordered and shared the Cacio Pepe, Branzino, and the Ravioli for our entrees. Cacio Pepe was made al denté which I liked and found very unique, along with the creaminess and great taste. Portion was slightly small but I would still order it again. It was also pretty cool that they finished it off in front of us by cooking it in a big cheese wheel prior to serving it to us. The ravioli was also just as great! The filling and pieces of truffle on top made the pasta taste very unique. I would also order it again. Branzino tasted good but wasn't outstanding since I had better. I wouldn't order it again and would rather order something else. Also, for dessert we got the tiramisu which they made their own modern twist to it. It was pretty much an espresso gelato with pieces of cake on it. Very yummy and perfect for finishing the experience! Overall very romantic ambiance with very yummy food read more

Oretta - Branzino, Ravioli, Cacio Pepe - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was mid - the food was overall good but relative to the standard dining experience of the area - I expected better. The pizza was very good, quality Ingredients used but the toppings are very slim and scattered so you have to evenly distribute things yourself (8.4/10) - If I had to return, I would get a pizza. The half rack of lamb was seasoned well, cooked medium-rare with no accompanying sides, it is relatively expensive. Too rare for my preference - reminded me of sashimi texture, it was very different from what I expected and am used to (6.9/10) The calamari had a good amount of salt and was battered well but lacked variety without any squid to make it stand out. (8/10) The dining area is loud. The aesthetic is nice for a girls night out - good picture opportunities. Service was good but nothing special. It was our anniversary and it was noted in the reservation, wasn't mentioned. Overall, I don't regret going but I wouldn't return. read more

Oretta - Mortadella pizza - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Style over substance Walking into Oretta expectations are set high - the staff is super welcoming and interior sets the stage for a great experience- the entry is lined with tins of stylish high quality looking EVOO (relevant to this post) Our waitress was lovely and reccomended a lovely wine ... but from there the food mediocre at best ... I ordered the Nizzara salad - described as "preserved tuna, fingerling potatoes, avocado, tomato, green beans, corn, boiled egg, romaine lettuce" Preserved tuna in a restaurant setting I would interpret as - higher quality than canned, packed in olive oil with visible chunks or fillets- What I got was was a massive bowl of romaine lettuce with tinned tuna a few boiled potatoes, corn, avocado and tomatoes (no green beans) NO SEASONING ON ANYTHING and back to the entrance - not even any olive oil drizzled over the top ... Other members of my party had the burger and the breakfast sandwich both serve with fried potatoes- but when my table asked for ketchup we were told they do not serve it b- how pretentious - if you are against processed condiments - make a homemade ketchup - instead we were offered to purchase a homemade lemon aioli for 2 dollars - which we did - there was nothing lemon about it - The lemon pancakes were flavourless and had way too much cream to pancake ratio - if you want a dish like this go to gusto 101 - way better-- I will say the pineapple with salt & olive oil is delicious and a lovely way to end a meal This restaurant had so much potential but missed the mark on so many points - it is a one and done for me read more

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This review is strictly for the Too Good to Go experience in the bakery section. The window for pick up is too small. The day I had placed an order, there were multiple deaths/accidents on public transport with 2 massive lines and street car services blocked. I tried calling Oretta a million times to inform them but no one picked up the phone. I still ran to the restaurant and was 1 min late for pick up. To be honest, I wasn't even late. The lady behind the register was busy on her phone and was changing in or out of her clothes I couldn't tell if she was packing up or had just arrived. So, as I waited there to be helped, the pick up window had closed. She just told me I can't get the food anymore and that was TGTG's policy. The staff was totally unhelpful, could not even articulate herself properly with an explanation and kept saying no, sorry no you cannot get the food. Made zero attempt to even locate the food. She we already threw it away .... which is untrue because as I walked away, I saw my order was being offered for pick up the day after to someone else. It isn't the fact that I spent the money which is non-refundable but that some of us truly want to rescue the food from ending up in the trash. If they had answered their phone and told me that don't bother rushing over, I wouldn't have ran 48 mins to get there. read more

Great happy hour (aperitivo) until 7pm! They have lots of food items ranging in price from $6-15 for happy hour. We got the croquettes, fried artichoke, a pizza, and calamari. The server was kind and grated extra Parmesan on our pizza. Everything was freshly made and tasted good. The servers refilled our water multiple times even though it was busy, and gave a complimentary almond cookie with a candle for my birthday. Interior is very nice, with high ceilings. Washrooms are upstairs, there is also a large event space there. Will come back! read more

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I was definitely a bit hesitant to come here due to all the mixed reviews, but I enjoyed my time at Oretta. This is a beautiful restaurant, definitely perfect for a date night or special occasion. We arrived around 5pm, just about when they start their dinner service. Thankfully it wasn't too busy when we arrived, but it picked up a lot later on in the evening. I would make sure to book a reservation just in case. The servers were also very friendly and came every so often to check on us and refill our water. Perhaps because it wasn't too busy on a Wednesday night, but I appreciate the attentiveness. Although we came during Aperitivo hour, we didn't order any of the happy hour dishes. I thought it might be better to stick to the full sized plates as those are probably more indicative of the quality of Oretta. We opted for the: - Cacio e Pepe (4/5) Ravioli al Tartufo (5/5) - Branzino (4/5) All were great and we polished them off quickly. The Cacio e Pepe is also prepared tableside and put in a cheese wheel, which is a great little show in addition to dinner. They do ask if you would like additional pepper and parmesan, and of course, how could you say no? The Ravioli al Tartufo was perfect, each piece about the length of a dumpling with a delicious ricotta filling. The earthiness of the truffle and mushroom pairs beautifully with the ravioli. I also enjoyed the branzino, which had a nice, crisp skin but still moist and flaky. It could have used a touch more salt but I still enjoy the natural flavours of the fish. To finish off dinner, we ordered the modern tiramisu, which is essentially cubed cake, their coffee gelato, and marscarpone cream on top. It was absolutely delicious, but I feel like the cake to cream ratio is a bit cream-heavy. However, that coffee gelato is to die for, for someone who is not a coffee drinker. I would definitely come back for their dessert and another selection of their pasta! read more

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An authentic Italian restaurant with art-deco themed interior. Cosy interiors and great ambiance. We had the Brazziano ( fish was done perfect, the presentation and the sides could have been better). The gnocchi and ravioli were excellent. Service was efficient and professional without being overly noteworthy. read more

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The reviews are pretty accurate - nice ambiance drinks and servers - the food is just okay for the price. I did like the portion sizes a lot though, so that was a positive. We came in a group of 3 and ordered 2 pizzas, a pasta, and calamari to share. The calamari was a bit too salty for my taste but I liked the shishito peppers in them. The pizzas were good according to my friends, and I liked my pasta a lot. I wouldn't come here again as I feel like there wasn't anything too special about it. read more

Oretta - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place has gorgeous decor/interior! Large space and great for larger groups. Theres back area for morning pastry, or the main area for dine in. Bathrooms are upstairs. You'll get a lovely view of the restaurant from the 2nd floor. The food is tasty. The drinks we've tired aren't overly sweet. read more

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Oretta consistently underwhelms. I've gone a few times over the past few years and been disappointed every single time. It's one problem really - the food sucks and is way overpriced. I admit the vibe / decor is nice, and the service is generally friendly, but that's about it. Today I came in and first of all there was a dead fly on the napkin. I'm not going to nitpick too much as it's not a Michelin star restaurant but it was literally sitting right on top of the napkin. Next we ordered some happy hour drinks, which were actually quite nice - we liked the limoncello spritz and the white wine sangria. For food we tried the pasta ($15), burger ($12), and pizza ($12). These are all appetizer size portions - in fact the burger was barely the size of a slider so it was anything but happy. The pasta was an unusual take on lasagna, the edges were crispy but it was basically macaroni-esque noodles and the sauce was bland. The burger lacked any flavor whatsoever and was small. The pizza - the mushrooms were decent but the dough is so dry you can barely even chew the crust. Obviously I found the food disappointing. We tried another round of drinks, the rose was nice (so nice we got it twice) and the lambrusco was ok. The servers were pretty friendly but I ended up being charged for an extra glass of rose. It was probably an honestly mistake, but then again it's not that hard to count to 2. Unfortunately I can never eat here again. read more

Oretta - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Well done start to finish here. Bads were the overall 'tightly packed' and the service but it was V-Day so cut some slack. Greats were food, value, and the variety of options to order from. Next time, Chef's tasting menu for sure. read more

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Great Happy Hour options here! $6, $9 and $12 drink options here during happy hour. The drinks here are solid at their price points. Their menu items are also pretty good, however, do expect smaller portions for happy hour. We came here and shared a bunch of apps, food items that were quite small in size but great as a little nibble. Calamari is great, could be a little more fried for a better crisp. Pasta came in a small portion. Bruschetta came in two pieces. Pizzas are definitely tiny and can be shared with 4, each getting a tiny slice. Ambiance here is always great and what I look forward to the most. I wouldn't say the food here is the best, but it gets the work done in satisfying your stomach. One thing to note was that our server/ manager? at the end of our meal was definitely a little odd and made us feel very uncomfortable. He definitely wasn't wearing the same thing as the servers, so our party thought maybe he was a manager trying to be super friendly and didn't execute it the right way. Regardless, it's a great hang out spot after work with some colleagues if you're in the area. read more

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The dessert menu for me is excellent, very delicious and perfect presentation, the flavour is excellent too. read more

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(Last visited 2/13/2022.) Hanging out in Toronto for Valentine's Day weekend and you know that we BRUNCH! So when we went hunting for bottomless mimosas in the area we landed on Oretta! So here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is located right downtown so you'll need to find a place on the street or a parking structure to put your fly ride. The exterior of this place looks just as grand as the inside! It's amazing. There's quite a few tables outside for outdoor dining during the warmer months. Once inside you're just thrown into a grand venue. It looks almost like a freaking church or wedding ballroom in here. The ceilings feel like they're 25 feet tall. There's swooping arches, mirrors everywhere and just so much grandness in here. I loved it. The high ceiling and open floor plan certainly also help diminish the noise level from everyone talking. Service: I can't remember the guy's name that took care of us, but he was AWESOME. He was handsome, efficient, sweet, make excellent recommendations and made our brunch experience just that much better. Food: So of course we're here for the bottomless mimosas so we made sure to indulge in those! You only get 90 minutes so make sure to pace yourself! For my entrée I went with the Tagliata De Manzo which is a 6 oz. flatiron steak served next to crisp potatoes all underneath fried eggs and black truffle shavings. It was delicious. All the flavors were straightforward. Everything tasted natural and not over seasoned. The black truffle shavings were much lighter than I had expected, but added an excellent accent flavor. After that we were presented with some bombolones! They're fluffy, cream filled (could be a variety of flavors, but one of ours was chocolate and one was a strawberry flavor), grapefruit-sized balls coasted with a dusting of sugar. They were absolutely delicious. These were my favorite part of the brunch and they were an excellent sweet finish. Value: (All values in $CAD.) As an American coming over to Canada, almost everything feels like a deal of some sort. Lol. So to go bottomless it's gonna be $28.00. That's excellent if you're a drinker. My entrée was $30.00 and the bombolones were $6.00 a piece. Everything is absolutely worth it. It's a bit of a fancier place so you'll have to pay to play, but again, worth the experience. When I'm in town again, I'm surely going to make time for this place. I had a great time here and I'm sure that you will too! read more

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Food-wise probably 4 star but overall experience was great. Very picturesque place-- indoor and outdoor. Definitely seems like a brunch spot with the aesthetics. Ordered pizza, calamari, brocollini, and salad. Highlight is probably calamari for me. read more

Oretta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First off, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. From the decor, seating, bar, etc. however, their food is okay. The calamari was okay, would've been better if it was fried and crispy. The gnocchi, although beautifully done, the taste just wasn't there. The sauce hardly had any taste and it was okay. The redeeming part was dessert. The dessert was divine and I'd go back there just for that. Our server was very lovely and I have no complaints read more

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This review is for the sandwiches I got at the cafe. The cafe is located in the alley beside the main entrance of the restaurant. The sandwich bread was their house made focaccia. It was fresh, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. And it was packed with meat! I had stored leftover in the fridge and it still tasted great toasted the next day. The only thing is both sandwiches were on the saltier side. Something acidic or sweet like tomatoes would help balance the flavours. read more

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I visited Oretta for their apertivo/happy hour some drinks and bites in the late afternoon. We got the fried artichokes and calamari, as well as the white and red sangrias, botanist Negroni and a beer. The fried artichokes were lovely. very crispy outer layer with a tender core and nicely balanced between the saltiness and acidity. The calamari was tender and different from usual fried calamari dishes which are fried with a crispy coating, this one was lightly dusted with flour. I found this one to be a bit lacking in salt. We enjoyed all our drinks except the red sangria. The cocktails are generally mixed well and taste good, and we really appreciated the scents of the drinks which were amplified with the slices of fresh fruit. Not sure what went into the red sangria but it had a sour fruit flavour that honestly tasted a bit like the condo garbage room. read more

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Nice place, nice staff, nice atmosphere Food is consistently awful. I've been a few times and always assume it's an off night. But I've officially decided I'm over it. Last night, I had the Paccheri Norma and the noodles were in small shards. It was like eating pasta confetti. It's an easy location, nice, somewhere to go but if you're looking for a good meal to talk about, this isn't it. read more

The good: I came here for brunch and it was my second time coming here. The place is beautiful with art deco walls, high ceilings and chic furniture. The server was amazingly attentive and caring. She frequently checked up on us and offered us cappuccinos that were gonna go to waste from a wrong order. A special place to be for memorable conversations over brunch. The bad: The food was a bit underwhelming. I ordered the scrambled eggs with truffle and burrata. For the price you're paying ($24), I think you could find better food elsewhere, otherwise you're really paying for the ambiance. read more

Oretta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were going to Oretta to check out their Summerlicious menu, but after we saw their regular menu, we just had to try that instead! Carciofi Fritti - crispy and buttery and tart artichoke perfection. There are only three pieces; order two of these if you don't want to share! Panzanella di Mare - for non-salad lovers, this is a good option; it's full of shrimp and squid and mussels and the only leaves were basil and mint! Agnolotti - the absolute star of the show! Gorgeous flavour, great texture! The soft pillows of agnolotti contrasted beautifully with the pistachios and the guanciale. Torta di Limone - this is perfect to split in half! A sweet-but-not-too sweet dessert. Between two people, this amount of food was perfect. Our bill came to $100 for everything. Shout-out to our hard-working server, Antonio, for the A+ recommendations. read more

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The food is a bit too salty for my liking. But its a perfect choice for date night! The service was decent!

Been here a few times and tried their brunch and happy hour. They've got a large spot but be sure to make reservations. It's a really cute aesthetic inside so you can try and grab a table or sit at the bar. The brunch was mediocre but none of us got the pizzas. However, the happy hour is pretty great. There's lots of options and you can end up having a full meal with Prosecco for ~$20. The pizzas are delicious and they make decent cocktails too. They also have some amazing bombolones, which you can also pick up at their cafe next door. read more

This is a cute Italian ristorante. Our waiter was Sarah. She was so nice and thoughtful. Our service was great! We all had pizza. I had the pimonte pizze. It was filling, for cocktails I had the fiora which was a great option if you like your drinks sweet. I shared a tiramisu and gelato for dessert. The ambiance is chic, service great, food is tasty. My only con during the experience is that the dessert (tiramisu) was overpowered with cocoa powder. read more

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The food was so delicious, the terrace was nice with good music and the staff were friendly I definitely will go back when I go back to Toronto loved it read more

This restaurant is located along the King West corridor - lots to see and do, and plenty of entertainment in the area. The restaurant is very aesthetic and well designed, and service is friendly. That being said, the food was a little disappointing - small portion sizes, noodles for our pastas were not fully cooked, and the meal was average/ below average taste. read more

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