Sugo, first thing Kudos to all the staff for being so friendly and taking care of each customer with attention. Service is so fast and attentive. Food at Sugo's was yummy, Calamari was so crispy and loved the fried peppers added yo the mix, to give it a kick. Stuffed peppers was an interesting discovery, lots of stuffing and red sauce. Finally the veal pasta was delicious. All the food was so flavorful. Cant wait to go back to try their other items on the menu. Great patio on sidewalk. Its so popular and busy all the time, now we know, wow!!! read more

Sugo - Stuffed Peppers - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is the best restaurant in the west end. Everything tastes delicious, service is friendly and inviting, and it is old school cool with the boxing magazines on the walls. If you're visiting the west end, eat here. read more

We were in the mood for Italian, so it seemed the perfect opportunity to finally check out Sugo. We arrived around lunchtime on a weekday and the place was pretty crowded. We were nevertheless able to snag a very tiny table that was literally inches away from tables on either side of us. (If you're looking for a quiet, intimate meal, look elsewhere.) We decided to try a few different things: Meatball ("Uncle Scotty's famous meatball topped with house-made mozz and Sugo"): This enormous single meatball is indeed quite tasty. It's flavorful and much softer than you might expect, and it certainly goes well with any of the pastas. Rigatoni ("Spicy pink sauce with grana padano cheese") and Spaghetti ("House meat and tomato sauce, parm and basil"): The star attractions at Sugo and with good reason. These are both above average bowls of pasta, with rich, delicious sauces. The meat sauce was perhaps not as flavorful as I've come to expect from a bolognese, while the spaghetti itself was definitely a little overcooked (i.e. this wasn't even close to al dente), but these are pretty minor complaints. I definitely enjoyed the heck out of both dishes. I also want to single out the service, which was very friendly and attentive. read more

Arrived between the hours of 6-6:30 pm and thank goodness we did as we managed to grab the last table for two! This was the last table and was situated outside, along the sidewalk. They only have about three tables indoors due to social distancing requirements. After us, there was a line up that just kept getting longer and more and more takeout orders being places. Our table ordered the rigatoni (with rose sauce and cheese) as well as the spaghetti (classic!) Man, the food was delicious! You could really tell the difference in the pasta being made fresh and in-house because of its texture. Sauces were really flavorful while not being too heavy. However, the food was definitely filling as I ended up holding my belly afterwards. Oh, and the food came out piping hot which is great (you could see the steam!) Service was phenomenal, very friendly. When seated, they gave us water right away and told us that we could view the menu using our phones and a QR code. They also checked up on our table a couple times throughout the menu and when we finished eating, were asked if we wanted anything else before being offered the bill. Follow me on Instagram @oh.snap.vonny for more food reviews and photos! read more

We ate at Sugo Bar (same menu). The food was good. The calamari was the most tender I've eaten. The spaghetti bolognese was ok but i could have made it at home. The meatball was stunning. The gnocchi were not light nor pillowy so that made eating a whole plate difficult. The best thing was the tiramisu. The owner was colorful and engaging I liked that. For $109 tax and tip included not bad for dinner for two read more

Absolutely speechless. My partner and I generally don't go to the west end, because with two kids and traffic it's an absolute nightmare. We visited Sugos for the first time March 29, and in the time span of 4 weeks we have already been back to Sugos (and their sister restaurant Conzo's) THREE TIMES. My three year old toddlers were even peaceful and focused on finishing as much food as possible. Staff: 10/10 - super attentive, genuinely friendly, fast, and observant to their guests needs. Environment: 10/10 - generally it's more difficult to eat out with kids, but even though it's a smaller dining area - they make it work and so easy to enjoy your food Food: 10/10 - but really it should be a 12/10. The food is FAST, great, fresh, PIPING HOT, and anything you could want and more. We make sure we order for leftovers so our happiness continues when we get home later that evening. 1) Meatball is amazing- perfect amount of flavouring and cooked PERFECTLY 2) Eggplant is crispy and flakey - really melts in your mouth. 3) Calamari - after I had it for the first time, I dreamed about it for about a week and had to go back and have it again. Somehow they paired this perfectly- dip it in all the sauces, dip it in your pasta sauce, dip it in nothing- it's absolutely perfect. Perfectly cooked, soft on the inside, light batter and great portion size. My children don't eat "green" things on their food. For the first time nobody fought me, and all I heard was "more please mommy." 4) Pasta - do yourself a favour, over order. Every bite was just heavenly, Pasta is cooked perfectly. My husband and I just ate in pure silence and looked at each other like ... is this for real? Is this actually that good? 5) Tiramisu - delicate, balanced, not overly sweet, and you guessed it- my kids fought me and ate majority of it. Lastly, we went back a week later - and it is not a fluke. They just absolutely deliver effortlessly each time. If you're looking for good people, good vibes, good culture - come here. We will 100% be back. read more

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The food was delicious but it's always incredibly busy. Would recommend showing up early if you want to get a table.

Amazing portion size! I have gone here multiple times. The pastas are great. The actual place is beautifully decorated, sometimes they have a bit of a wait cause how popular is is, but overall amazing food and the employees are very friendly. read more

Loved eating here. The staff was extra accommodating during COVID and we appreciated that a lot! We were a group of 3 trying to get a table on a Thursday evening. There have an outdoor seating area, but it started to rain, so we requested to be moved inside. Even with the capacity and space restrictions, they were able to move around some of the tables so that we could fit inside and continue our dinner. To share, our group had the spaghetti special, rigatoni, calamari, and caprese salad to share which was plenty and tasted amazing. Sugo also sells their homemade pasta sauce by the litre and at the end of my dinner, I purchased a couple jars so that I could continue eating delicious pasta at home! read more

Sugo - Spaghetti special and rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Oh yes padre. I have been salivating over this place for for quite some time now and when I was able to finally visit I was glad to see I wasn't disappointed! My friend and I went on a Friday night at 5pm and to our delight there was no line up! Their dining area is very small and they don't do reservations. It's decorated with red and white table linens and there's a simple chalk menu board above where the cashier is. This area is for takeout orders. We sat down and our waitress came by to give us some advice about her favs which helped. We got mozzarella sticks to start which was served with their signature sugo. They were super tasty. We also got a caesar salad. It was very fresh and super garlicky, just the way I like it! My friend got the gnocchi that came with their signature sugo (sauce) and I got chicken parmigiana with spaghetti in sugo. They gave me 2 pieces of chicken, and the mountain of spaghetti was HUGE. I seriously had leftovers for 2 meals after that. The chicken parmigiana was magnificent, tender and flavourful. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and sauce was deliziosa. I had some of my friend's gnocchi too and wish I got too because it was so tasty, light and fluffy little pillows of gnocchi heaven. We got tiramisu afterwards to share for dessert. Honestly at this point I was surprised we were able to have anything else. The tiramisu was so good. A good portion and it was one of the best tiramisus I've ever had! Can't wait to come back here for the other dishes! read more

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After always seeing people lining up outside this place, we finally tried it (after 2.5 hrs on waitlist so be prepared). The calamari and spaghetti were delicious, but we found the brussel sprout caesar salad to be too salty. Atmosphere is loud but fun and staff were great. read more

Sugo - Spaghetti with generous portions - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for dinner last night with 2 girlfriends; had an Aperol Spritz while waiting for our table - small wait was worth the weight in GOLD. Food was AMAZING. Wait staff was SUPERB. Super friendly, good advise, no over selling, food was fast, hot and delicious. Think its my new favourite place ever. Got there at 5:30 - line up out the door by the time we left. Will now be stopping on my way home for pick up! Will go back ANY Chance I get. xoxo read more

This place is as good as they say and possibly even better. It is simple, but yet packed with flavour. How one could ever leave without a belly literally overfilled with pasta, I do not know. Each pasta is huge to begin with but getting the Sugo Platter is a great deal. There you can mix and match a veal/chicken/eggplant parm or meatball with their rigatoni/spaghetti/gnocchi pasta. Or you could dk a pasta and a salad. Whichever route you choose, be warned, it is a mountain full and you will be overly satisfied (if that's even possible). The desserts were also tremendously delicious. The tiramisu was wonderfully made, but the canoli was a favourite of mine. The ricotta filling was light with a hint kf lemon inside. I would go back just for that. But obviously the pasta is amazing too. I love Italian food and am DEFINITELY a fan of Sugo. It's probably a good thing I don't live close otherwise I'd be doing take out way too often. Like all posts say, the wait time is real. If you can do takeout, do it. If you can wait, then do that too. read more

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What can I say? It's amazing. Me and my girlfriend was having the itch for some good Italian food and we decided to drive to Sugo for take out. During the pandemic, they have a really convenient online ordering system that makes it really simple. Lucky for us, the day we ordered, they had their rigatoni with rose sauce and pesto. When we picked it up, it was piping hot, and looked delicious. We HAD to get a bite while the pasta was still fresh. As always, the pasta was cooked to PERFECTION. Perfectly chewy and the sauce was amazing. Sweet, tangy, and rich from the cream and pesto that they add. An overall winner of a dish. Unfortunately, by the time we got home, the pasta was overcooked. So if you order, we suggest you eat it in the car so that the pasta maintains its integrity. We also got the meatball. It was just alright. A standard meatball. It wasn't bad, but also wasn't great. Nice and moist, but nothing that really stands out about it. read more

Sugo - Meatball - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Sugo is one of those places that is no frills, straight up good Italian food. They keep their menu simple and portions big so you're not overwhelmed with too many options and leave feeling happy and full. I get the platter every time I come here. I'm not sure if it's available for takeout but when you get the chance to dine in here definitely opt for a platter so you can bundle a pasta with a protein or salad. I always opt for the protein option because a massive meatball covered in sauce and cheese just seems more appealing than a salad. I've had to wait in line every time I've come here so come prepared to wait or just come at an odd hour and hope it's not too busy! read more

While I could not wait to try Sugo/Bar Sugo after hearing all the great reviews, my first experience was unfortunately a little disappointing. The staff were very welcoming and offered great service, but when it came to the food, I wasn't over the moon with the taste - I went with my sister and her partner and we all agreed that we were satisfied but we weren't impressed, and it wouldn't be a restaurant we'd go out of our way for. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which only came with 4 small sticks (I didn't take a picture because it wasn't anything special) For our main course we tried the gnocchi because it was the only pasta made in house, and even though the texture of the gnocchi was great the sauce left us underwhelmed. The pizza was a great size, for 3 people there was definitely enough slices, but again it didn't wow us and our crust was slightly brunt. The tiramisu for dessert was the only really good part of the dinner. Overall I liked the atmosphere and the staff was great, but I wouldn't return just for the food. read more

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Giant portion sizes, affordable, a great environment. Came here on a regular weekday night and it was packed. We waited a solid hour before being seated. It is definitely a small establishment. Parking is also your typical Toronto city street parking. I was fortunate enough to find residential parking, most of them are by permit only though, so read the signs! Food-wise, I ordered the spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. The pasta was cooked to al dente and bolognese was sparsely embedded with meat. The tomato sauce was tart with a dash of basil and a bit of parmesan (mixed in). It was definitely homemade sauce. It wasn't 100% to my liking as I prefer a more sweet taste. I can tell why others would be so intrigued by this dish however. I am interested in trying their rose sauce pasta at my next visit. So yes, I will be returning! Hopefully with a smaller queue next time, but most likely not. read more

Great service and amazing food. Very authentic and the food was very good. Great portion sizes and the employees weee very attentive

Dude - the food here is AMAZING. My boyfriend and I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich and the rigatoni. We probably should have ordered the Sugo Platter, but didn't realize it was an option until afterwards. The rigatoni was definitely the star of the show - it was piping hot and full of flavor, with the pasta cooked perfectly. The only reason I'm knocking a star off is because I'm a selfish American and they were taking American dollar-for-Canadian dollar to pay since we ran out of Canadian cash. It also seems like it would have been overwhelmingly busy if we had come at regular mealtimes, so try to go at a weird time like 3pm for lunch. read more

Sugo - Chicken parm sandwich and rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Dropped by Sugo on the west end for some late dinner on a Thursday night. We got there just after 8 but it was still super busy! We had to wait an hour to get a table. However, there is a thrift store nearby so we went and walked around there until the table was ready. The food arrived super quickly after we ordered which was really nice. We got the spaghetti and meatballs plate, as well as the rigatoni and garden salad. They do shares plates for $3 off, and I believe its around the same portion as a regular plate. Each plate came up to around $20. The portions are huge!! I think the bolognese spaghetti size is larger than the rose rigatoni just because of the pasta difference but they were both amazing! They also have a lot of sauce at the bottom which I love. I also really liked the meatball which was really big. I feel like there could be more herbs in the dishes but that's also my personal preference. The garden salad had a lot of dressing but it was a pretty good size. We had enough leftover for two takeout boxes for lunch the next day. The service here is so sweet! They are very welcoming and accommodating with everything. I would recommend coming early to avoid the wait. It is a small restaurant, but I do like how cozy again. I would come back if I'm in the area, also to try the tiramisu! read more

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I liked their meatball (one large meatball for $14) and spaghetti with meat sauce. The take out for the spaghetti was a big portion where the takeout box was filled to the brim! Cooked well and it had a nice texture for fresh pasta. The sauce was also tasty and meaty. I was not a huge fan of the gnocchi since I thought it tasted too floury and wasn't pillowy soft. I'd go back again for their spaghetti!! read more

This place was wonderful. We came on Friday Night after a convention just to try this place. My boyfriend has been here before, but he wanted me to try it. The menu is pretty simple, but the place is loud, so mistakes were easily made. I got a type of pasta and I thought I could add toppings, but the toppings were for sandwiches. I heard something about extra cheese and said yes. Dinner comes and it's my pasta with eggplant and cheese... I dislike eggplants, so that was weird and asked them to remove it from my plate because what I heard was extra cheese, not eggplant and cheese... Overall, the food is amazing and worth the wait. read more

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Really good pasta and service, I recommend the rigatoni, it was in rosé sauce and had a bit of spice to it. Almost everyone I saw there ordered this dish. Place was packed, went there in the afternoon around 2pm on a Thursday. When I arrived with my bf there was one table available which was really close to the entrance, so we had a cold breeze coming through us when people came in and out. Tables are very close together with other customers. They don't give you a menu for the food but it's on the board and the waiter will explain it to you if you've never been there before. Or you can go online and check the menu on your phone. Rigatoni $13, Rigatoni with Caesar Salad platter $19. Platter is regular portion of both pasta and salad (Rigatoni alone is $13, caesar salad alone, $9, for a platter you save about $3.) Salad was good and the tiramisu was delicious. Ordered one to take home! Only thing is when we were ready to pay the waiter said he would come and bring us the machine but after a few minutes it seemed like he forgot to and we didn't want to wait, so my bf just ended up paying at the front. Would try again though, Hope one day they can open a larger restaurant and maybe partner with a food delivery service. read more

Sugo - Rigatoni $13, Rigatoni with Caesar Salad platter $19. Platter is regular portion of both pasta and salad. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This 100% is THE BEST Italian spot in Toronto. Theres usually a wait during peak times but its definitely worth it! All of their dishes are really great and I'be tried most. Their classic spaghetti, lasagna and tiramisu are probably my top choices. The restaurant is small and cozy so you may be elbow to elbow with some folks but honestly their food is a must try if you are looking for Italian food in the city! read more

If you are a pasta-lover then you've definitely heard of Sugo! I heard and seen of Sugo plenty on social media and knew this spot definitely belongs on my bucketlist. I stopped by around 1 PM on a Saturday and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 2. It is a small restaurant with very cozy and homey vibes, and surprisingly there was plenty of street parking available along Bloor St around this time. I decided to go with the spaghetti and meatballs, and my friend went with the rigatoni with calamari for our appetizer. The calamari was perfectly crispy, and the two sauces provided complimented it very well. The two pasta dishes were pretty good but standard - it wasn't THE BEST we've ever had. The meatball with my spaghetti stood out the most, it was very juicy, tender and flavourful. The food were definitely worth the 20 minutes wait but absolutely not worth 2 hours wait time like some of the other reviews mentioned here. Their generous portion and aesthetics are probably what attracts most of the customers here at first... it is what attracted me, anyway! The service at Sugo is definitely one of the top. We were always notified with wait times and offered drinks while we waited, and our server explained the menu and how everything worked at their establishment very well. Our food arrived just a bit slow but we were warned of that right after as we ordered so it is no biggie. Although, we felt a bit rushed in the end. My friend and I stopped eating for not even 2 minutes and we were given take out boxes and the bill already LMAO would've been nice if we had some more time to settle in with the food... I'd definitely come back for their pasta, but not during their rush hour where wait time is a couple hours. I'd recommend Sugo for a cute lunch date/spot, the best atmosphere for it!! read more

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Lets just say... it's defs the worth! When we first got there on a tuesday night we honestly didn't think it was that busy, since there was only a few people outside waiting. Oh man, we were wrong! When we inside to put our name on the list, ends up there was a 3 page waiting list & almost a 2 hour wait (currently 7:30ish). We went out for a bit then, realized they did take out. So instead of waiting the 2 hours, we ended up waiting 30mins & sat across the street on the bench - and well, though it wasn't ideal the food defs made up for it! Also, everything was fairly priced!! We got the mozzarella sticks, meatballs, pepper poppers, calamari & half pasta and half salad - and none of the food disappointed!! The mozzarella sticks had the cheesy pull, meatballs were soft and the sauce went perfect with it. As for the calamari, it was soft and perfectly salted!! The pasta and salad - if you get together you save $3, both were delicious and i would say probably one of my favourite caesar salads. Though we didn't get a chance to dine in, we were really impressed with the food and we would defs come back!! read more

Sugo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The wait can be brutal especially on the weekends but their service is quick, attentive and super friendly. I really enjoyed their sauces on the pasta (but I wish the pasta was homemade, taste like the ones I get on sale at the grocery store). The tomato burrata was a touch too salty, needed more bread to absorb the salt. Tiramisu was creamy and delicious! Mmm I'll be back! read more

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Food was great, neighborhood is cool too with so many thrift spots around the area. Chances of take out are high due to enormous servings. Staff was very friendly and funny. However, seating space (and bathroom) is quite small. read more

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A nice little place for lunch around the Bloor and Lansdowne area. The food here is prepared quick, but it has that great Italian home made flavour with friendly staff to boot. The menu has great prices and the servings are a good size. I ordered the gnocchi lunch pasta and although the portion could have been bigger, I thought it tasted delicious. A friend of mine however ordered the spaghetti and it seemed like his plate was endless. A great spot for lunch if you're in the area, I will definitely be making another trip here when I'm in the area. The owner also is a super friendly dude, always asking if we needed anything and how our food was. That really goes a long way when you're trying out new places! read more

Sugo - Gnocchi lunch - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We've read all the great reviews and watched the daily line-ups as we live in the area. Finally took the leap of faith to try their food...sad to say it did not live up to our expectations. The eggplant parmegjana could be tastier if the eggplant wasn't cut so thick which made it chewy. The gnocchi has a dense texture and is not as light or pillowy as we've had at other restaurants...the whipped ricotta is too heavy-handed. Overall the food was too salty and not as flavourful as we'd like. On the plus side, the staff are really nice and the ingredients are fresh: As much as we like to support our neighbourhood businesses doubtful we'll be back. read more

This place doesn't play around when it comes to pasta. Sugo is the cutest little restaurant, with some of the best Italian food in the city. Their lasagna and rigatoni were SOOO delicious and the staff is so kind. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a new Italian spot!! read more

Sugo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The staff was wonderful. Made you feel like an insider right away. There was a wait so we did take away. We ordered spaghetti, a meatball, garlic bread and caprese salad. It was excellent. Don't miss the meatball and caprese salad, but everything was great. The sauce is to die for! read more

Sugo - Spaghetti, caprese salad, meatball and garlic bread. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After a 2 hour wait time, we sat down for a carb heavy meal and every bite was delicious! My BF bet his friends they couldn't finish a meal on their own (both of them did.) haha We shared a meal between us and were both FULL. Great value if you don't bet your friends and end up paying for the whole table Haha! Blasting music and wine flowing it made for a fun atmosphere! We'll be back! :) We did the Veal Parm & Spaghetti Apparently it's all homemade. read more

Sugo - Veal Parm & Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally get to try this place! It has been on my list for the longest time. As expected, it's delicious and the portion IS huge! We arrived around 6:30pm on a Thursday and there's a long line outside the restaurant..as expected again. We got seated after 20 mins. Here is what we ordered: Plater option with meatball and spaghetti, calamari and tiramisu. The meatball is AMAZING!!! It's juicy and flavourful. The calamari is really good too, and the tiramisu! Oh the tiramisu! It's so light and we devoured it in 2 minutes even after we got stuffed by the spaghetti...so so yummy! The bill came up to be $50 with taxes and tips included, which is really good for Italian food. Officially in my VIP food list. :D read more

Sugo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The pasta is so good, you can't go wrong with any of the choices! We tried the Rigatoni which is a rose sauce and the spaghetti which is a classic veal and pork ragu. Both were soo good and topped with lots of cheese. read more

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Went on a Monday, came right at opening and they quickly filled up to full house of happy diners within the hour. Having finally experienced the hype, can safely say it's worth it! There's the option of doing a 50/50 split platter if you're indecisive like me, which two of us ordered a veal parm/gnocchi platter and their burrata to share. Burrata was on a bruschetta based, thick cut of garlic-y bread with all that cheese The veal parm was tender and coated with mozz, gnocchi was fresh and soft, along with the Aperol spritz - such a good meal . read more

Sugo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sugo has some of the most comforting staff and i'll add that the restaurant gives off a good old-fashioned Italian vibe when you walk in. I went with the gnocchi and the girlfriend went with the chicken sandwich and garlic bread to share between us. The garlic bread came quick and WOW is it good! Soft in the middle while a CRUNCHY crust makes me want to order 17 more plates all to myself! The gnocchi and the sandwich came shortly after the garlic bread and after the first bite, I have never tasted fresh and al dente pasta until now. The sauce, the gnocchi itself is phenomenal. The girlfriend also said that the chicken sandwich is fantastic! Sugo gets a 5/5 for providing great conversation with the staff and the amazing food! No complaints and solid all the way! read more

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Went here with my girlfriend for dinner the other night, and I have to say that it is perhaps one of the best places we've ever gone to. The staff we're very friendly, and had a rather good sense of when they were needed. No hovering or waiting long periods of time to flag them down. ALWAYS a plus in the restaurant business. The food was not only delicious, but also in such quantities that its almost impossible not to walk away from the table without left overs. So either come with an appetite, skip the appetizer, or plan to share if you want to eat everything in one go. The only complaint I can think of, and one that is probably already been said, is the fact that the place is small. Which means that you may be waiting outside until a table frees up. As I understand it there is no reservations here. Was an enjoyable experience nonetheless. And will definitely go back in the future. read more

Last weekend I ate at Bar Sugo for the first time - and it truly lived up to the hype. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Caesar salad, calamari, 2 pastas and a pizza. Every single item was to die for and reasonably priced. The vibe and atmosphere of the restaurent was 10/10. Great music and decor. All the staff were super friendly and helpful as well. read more

I am eternally grateful to my friend for taking me here three years ago. I now make trips to Toronto exclusively to have Sugo because it's THAT good. rigatoni with rosé sauce is *chefs kiss* I'm not even a fan of Caesar salad but this was the best Caesar salad I've had in my life! The vibes are great. The staff are so friendly and funny and chill. read more

Sugo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario