What a cute little place on college with quality food! You know when you see the red and white checkered table cloths you're in for a good meal. We started off with pizza and diablo shrimp and both were amazing. My entree, a white wine sauce pasta with shrimp and tomato, was excellent as well. Good prices as well. where the resto loses points is for a very cramped dining room. The space is small and they are trying to maximize it which is fine, but there was a light by the bottom of my chair I kept bumping into? As well at one point one of those men trying to sell roses came in and approached our table. No one asked him to leave, in fact he was waiting by the bar for something so not sure if they are encouraging this behaviour? read more

Gave it a try ....fail. Tavernita salad - orange pieces full of seeds. Pizza, with Gorgonzola....came with mozzarella. Pizza was good, crust was nice and chewy, but failed on the topping. Service staff were very pleasant and attentive, but..... read more

Great food, the waitress was excellent and catered to my friend's dietary restrictions. I enjoyed the patio outside since the weather is perfect now and the overall ambiance is amazing. Very weird design inside the restaurant however since it's 2 locations side by side that are not connect on the inside so the servers have to go out to go in read more

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Delicious pizza! I loved it. All of the ingredients were fresh. The staff accommodated us even though we showed up a little earlier than they actually opened. The decorations are really neat and the plates are fun. Hidden gem for sure. read more

Taverniti - The pizza - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food was okay. we made a reservation for 6:00 PM and were sat between a broom closet and the stairs to the bathroom at a tiny table. At 7:30 PM, in the middle of dessert, the waiter told us we had to leave because there were people waiting to be seated. We literally had just been served dessert and were in the middle of a bottle of wine. Shocked, we said okay and proceeded to finish our wine and dessert. 2 minutes later the waiter came back and said we needed to leave now. We were flabbergasted. On the way out my husband went to talk to the host to complain and the host said sorry, that's the way it is with open table and shrugged his shoulders. We will not go back and will tell our friends of our experience . read more

I have eaten in the restaurant once, and ordered takeout twice. Today was my third time ordering takeout. The woman who answered the phone was very abrupt. She said we couldn't add prosciutto on the pizza - no modifications. I asked why, and she said no modifications for now. Odd, because we have before, but okay. She confirmed what we wanted to order, then almost immediately said "ok bye". No name, phone number, total, or how long it'll take. My partner and I thought it was very rude, but maybe she was new, idk. We pick up the pizzas, and they seemed a bit cold; we didn't think we were too late by any means. Once home and ready to eat (and after warming it back in the oven), I noticed how horribly my pizza was cut and burnt. Overall really disappointing takeout experience. I'm giving 2 stars because I've had great experiences in the past, but was very shocked this time. read more

Taverniti - Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Made reservations here the night before - and even though the parking opportunities may be very limited on a Saturday night - we were able to get lucky and spike a spot a block down the street. Upon searching for traditional red sauce Italian places this was a main return on my query so I felt like it had to be done. It also ticked several boxes: red and white tablecloths, family history on the website, and standard macaroni and red gravy options . We ordered a couple of drinks to start and the burrata as a starter. I thought the burrata was perfect - loved the arugula complement and the salt and pepper seasoning. So good. Also with pizzas being a large part of the menu we ordered one to share as well. We went with the traditional margherita pizza - which came out lacking basil and almost looked over cooked if that is even possible with me. For my entree I went with the chicken parmigiana which is no secret - though I really was eyeing the carbonara. Any time I see carbonara on a menu and prepared the way I like it - I should be getting it. But I didn't. The chicken parm was good - tender chicken and properly seasoned and sauces macaroni. Staff was very nice - well taken care of but only having 3 dessert options is criminal! I need cannoli or cheesecake or something! Good place, I'd order differently next time. read more

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I visited Little Italy in Toronto because I always visit Little Italy, Chinatown, etc. in every big city! And Trattoria did not disappoint :) I had the Rigatoni Al Pesto with an Aranciata to drink. Nice outdoor seating and friendly staff. read more

Taverniti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After our first two choices failed (one was closed for the day, the other was closed forever), we were hungry and decided to give this Italian family restaurant to try. Service was attentive and friendly despite being constantly busy. The atmosphere really makes you feel like you were in Italy somewhere, especially with the windows wide open and the sunshine streaming in. I had the homemade gnocchi in the rose sauce and my partner ordered a calzone. Both were spectacular and very well made. The calzone was the best we've had in Toronto! read more

Taverniti - Homemade gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here with my polycule for a Valentine's Day extravaganza and it was lovely. Staff is really nice food I really fresh and yummy even on the craziest days of the year. I love the ambience here the music was all over the place they were really giving just throw anything on aux it'll land. The tiramisu was god level I love that they stick a little bean in there, legend has it whoever eats the bean has to pay for dinner. read more

Taverniti - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a gorgeous spot! The interior is so authentic and inviting! The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The best part of the experience is of course the food! We got a pizza (divine), carbonara (lovely), calzone (STUNNING) and rigatoni (looked fantastic). Everything was very fresh and high quality. We also got their chianti (house recommendation) and it was very nice! Overall, I had a superb experience, and will return a thousand times more. read more

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Dirty bathrooms. Don't provide proper utensils. Not authentic Italian. Not immigrant Italian. Cramped tables. Service does not understand family Italian style sharing. read more

We had a great evening at Taverniti. Prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. We got chicken parmesan and a bottle of chianti. It was delicious! The waitress was kind and accommodating and the atmosphere was intimate and authentic. read more

Amazing authentic pizza. So impressed. the dough was perfect. Toppings better than I had even imagined they would me. A must try for sure read more

One of the many restaurants located in the small populated area of Little Italy. But, 'tis a place to pinpoint as a destination to eat. I ordered the Penne alla Vodka and after my first bite, I was like... "OMG, WOW!" I had no words. The pasta was perfect, al dente, and the combination of the sauce and the pasta noodles were just divine. Just come taste the gorgeous food for yourself. It will never be a miss for you. A great hit that I will definitely come back for. Also, the staff were very friendly and and I had great hospitality. My only words for them... Grazie Mille!! read more

Taverniti - Penne alla Vodka (August 2022) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was craving pizza for supper this evening. I was walking along College Street and came across Trattoria Taverniti. It looked interesting and I'd never been there so I thought I'd check it out. When I got here around 6:30pm, it was fairly empty but filled up pretty quickly. I ordered the Carne pizza. It was a good pizza and I ended up taking some home for lunch tomorrow. The crust was crispy and I guess it was the sausage that had a bit of a bite. I paid my bill and was finishing up my wine, getting ready to go. Then one of the servers asked if I would move to the patio to a high top chair because they needed my table. I said I wasn't going to be much longer and didn't want to move to a high top (I have a wonky knee). About ten seconds later, the second server came over and asked me to move and I told her the same thing. About five minutes later, one of the servers said I really had to leave because they really needed my table. I just had a sip of wine left and again said I'd be leaving shortly (and did). I felt a bit uncomfortable because the table next to mine was looking over and wondering what was going on. So what started out being a pleasant meal got ruined. I understand that a small restaurant needs to turn the tables over to make money. But if the table was reserved and I needed to be gone by 7:30pm (so in about an hour), they should have said so when I was seated so the expectations were set ... rather than kicking me out because someone else needed the table. Definitely a customer service fail. As good as the pizza was, I didn't feel valued as a customer so won't be back. read more

Taverniti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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OMG!! This is by far THE BEST Italian restaurants I have been to in Toronto. We were teleported to Italy :) My husband literally got emotional having their Arrabbiata pasta. I got pesto pasta. Both vegetarian. Both were very fresh!!! Crew is very friendly. They even had canopy setup for the guests for rainy days. I think this is going to be our place when we feel low and wanna get something yummy in our belly!! Definitely recommend this to all my friends but do reserve ahead of time. They are pretty busy, I guess we got lucky to get reservation in same week we were looking. read more

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Not real Italian Terrible, was expecting authentic Playing in indian music?? Staff was trying to be helpful. read more

This restaurant has a lovely ambiance! Ordered the Penne Alla Callabrese and Tiramisu for dessert, both were flavourful and filling. Our table also ordered a couple pizzas and we had nothing but good words to say. read more

Taverniti - Penne Alla Calabrese - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food was excellent. I ordered the penny pasta with oil, basil, garlic and tomato, and it was absolutely fabulous. The service was very good. The waitresses weren't bothersome. They checked on a couple times to make sure we had everything we needed. Very old building in little Emily in Toronto very charming, very old-school very quaint . If you love Italian food, I would highly recommend this place read more

Food: 4 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 4 Stars Fill Factor: Satisfied While looking for some good Italian food on College street we stumbled onto this restaurant. When we entered there were about 5 empty tables but according to the hostess they were all reserved. They did manage to squeeze us in though but many groups were turned away during our time there. So I'd you plan to come here it may be a good idea to reserve a table in advance. Once we were seated we ordered the gnocchi gorgonzola, rigatoni Bolognese, and Stracciatella soup. Let me start off by saying the gnocchi was great. The texture was great and the sauce was nice and creamy. However do note that the sauce was a little bitter so maybe the rosee sauce would be a better choice in this case. I tried a bit of the rigatoni and it was delicious. Loved the sauce. Finally we tried the Stracciatella soup which had shredded chicken and egg drop. It was our first time trying it and it was perfect for the weather that day. The service was alright here. The servers were friendly but they were really busy so there was no further interaction after they brought our food until we asked for the bill. The restaurant itself was nice and comfortable. It is not a very big space but it never felt cramped. I am glad we tried this place out. We enjoyed the food very much and I would love to come back here to try the pizzas next time. read more

Taverniti - Stracciatella - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love, love, love this place. Has a homely vibe and the food I'd ridiculous. Must try the N'DUJA E STRACCIATELLA. Trust me. read more

Taverniti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. AVOID AT ALL COST. Ordered two pizzas for takeout. Wanted to share that it was horrible. Probably one of the worst food experiences. The pizza was burnt, dry, basically dry bread, almost no cheese or ingredients. There were 4 people eating it and we were upmost disappointed and even angry. Most pieces were hard to take a bite. Besides that, I contacted them and the owner was rude and completely unprofessional. Worst ever experience. read more

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This place is so cute inside with exposed brick and lots of outdoor seating. We were seated at the two person high tops right outside and there was not much room. You're definitely bumping into the people next to you. The service is also slow, it took an hour for us to order and a while to get the check. We would have ordered more drinks but servers didn't come by after dropping off the food. However, the food and drinks were amazing. They have great gluten free pasta. The sausage in the calabrese was great. The limoncello drink was sweet, but refreshing. Would recommend but not if you're in a hurry. read more

Taverniti - PENNE ALLA CALABRESE (gluten free pasta) and POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food is super fresh and Very tasty. The waiters are very responsive and helpful. Its a cute little restaurant, perfect for a date spot. No loud music. Ambiance is very chill. Love it here. read more

I ate here last week on the outside patio and was honestly very disappointed. First the wine had cork in it and when I mentioned it to the waiter he took away my glass and brought it back with half of it gone. Then we asked for the salad to come first and one came while we waited ten minutes for the second. The second also came with the pasta ( which was not suppose to come yet). The waiter said the kitchen was too fast (?) so we ask for it to go back as we were not ready for it. After finishing the salad, they brought out the pasta which was cold. Spaghetti and meat balls were nothing special while seafood pasta had hard calamari. Will not be returning here with so many good restaurants around. read more

Hadn't been here for awhile and will need to go back without such delay. The food was fabulous. Especially my Bauletti di Zucca (squash ravioli) !!!Perfect!! Service is delightful and its a fun space read more

Very good pasta dishes ! This place was recommended by an Italian friend and this is her go to spot for Italian pasta ! I tried the shrimp one and the mushroom one and they were both delicious and filling. Staff is super friendly and were not annoyed by the baby that was with us. Tiramisu was not bad. The pizza looked really good too. Will come back again ! It's better to book as this place was busy when we arrived. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. From apps to salads and mains I can't say enough good about it. Service was also amazing and servers very friendly. Great place!! read more

This was such a lovely find Classic and authentic simple and elegant Italian food Cozy beautiful rustic room red checkered table clothes and lovely pastas! We had the arugula salad, shared the lasagna and then the pesto tagliatelle. Our server was from Italy. The owner is the Nona of the family. Family traditions and everything Going back ASAP, it was great read more

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Trattoria taverniti is a little place in Little Italy downtown. Staff are very nice and the decorations are very homie. I ordered the rigatoni bolognese and the pasta is uncooked but that's how it is served but it was very good ! The flavor was good the sauce was just right and there was lots of meat in it! My friend ordered the spaghetti and it was a bit salty for him and it was uncooked a bit. The Quattro formaggi was good and very cheesy and oil ! The only bad thing was the service it was very very slow. My friend finished his food before us and we had to wait about another 15-20 mins for our dishes to come. Also asking for water took a while to get their attention because they were all zooming by the tables. Overall though the food here is quite good but a little pricey read more

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Good food. Well made and decently priced. Pros: yummy / fresh / knowledgeable / cooked well. Also - paper boxes not plastic! Cons: portions a bit too small. read more

Stumbled across this cute little gem after a drive through little Italy. We found a street adjacent to the restaurant that we were able to park on for free (after hours). The service was great we were promptly seated upon arriving. There was only one table for two left but I think they were saving it for a couple as we were seated at the bar. My cousin and I decided that we would order a bunch of food and share everything which was great! We ordered the original bruschetta and it was delicious! There was Parmesan cheese on top and perfectly season tomatoes with a crispy baguette bottom. We also had the calamari which was lightly battered but very flavourful. As a main we ordered a pizza with salami and carbonara pasta. The pizza was really good I loved the crispy crust and the thick layer of cheese. The pasta was good but I've had better. We left with full bellies and had a great evening out. I can't wait to come back and try some other tasty items off the menu! read more

Great spot, so glad we got out of downtown area and took uber over. Fresh pasta, fantastic Arancini, try the house special salad.

Went with my friend out and we found this place. I thought it will be closed cause of the yelp time it showing us but lucky us got a spot. We decided to sit in the patio it was a very cozy one . My friend ordered a margarita pizza and it was sooooo good. I ordered the gnocchi with shrimp and I fall in love it was to good. The waitress was very friendly. The only thing I didn't like was that the table was not stable it was moving around with every move we did. The food was perfect would definitely recommend it. Is a good place to have a date or even a family get together. Very good keep on going like this. read more

Taverniti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really good Italian restaurant: ordered the mushroom and the bolognese pastas, a pizza and a dessert for 3 people with a bottle of wine came up to approx 115 Cute cozy Waiters are Italian Really good prices for the area read more

Taverniti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is pretty much the definition of a hole in the wall (which full disclosure is in my opinion the best type of restaurant). It's dark and tiny and has very intimate and authentic vibe. We started with the meatballs appetizer and those things were melt in your mouth amazing. The marinara was so rich and flavourful we were ecstatic when the server dropped off some bread so we could soak up every last bit of it. We opted to share a couple things since neither of us had been there before: The Bolognese Rigatoni and the Diavolo Pizza. Both were great but the real standout was the Rigatoni. We both heavily favoured it. The sauce was rich and hearty the pasta perfectly al dente, there was absolutely nothing lacking in this dish. The only down downside to our experience here was we did have to wait with dirty dishes on our table (which is my biggest restaurant pet peeve) for about 15 minutes after we had finished eating to get our bill. Normally this would really bother me but the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food really made this place enjoyable. We look forward to coming back. read more

This place is great! I tried Gnocchi Venezia and Penne Rosina, both nothing but perfect! The roce sauce is out of this world! Highly recommended this place for authentic Italian food. read more

Taverniti - Gnocchi Venezia - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very cute and welcoming place. Very kind servers, the penne a la carbonara was delicious but I will definitely be back for the homemade tiramisu. I was never a fan of this cake but after trying it here I am a big big fan. Highly recommend this place for a casual but cute dinner night :) read more

This quaint Italian restaurant was an excellent choice for our family celebration. From the minute we walked in, we felt welcomed and asked if we wanted drinks etc....our waitress was very professional and accommodating; exceeded our expectations. The appetizers were delicious, especially the arrincini and calamari. Dinner was amazing; the pizza was perfect and the variety of pastas were fresh and tasty. Dessert was refreshing, especially the sorbet, homemade of course. Well deserving a 5 star. read more

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