Here's the updated review: ** A must-visit Italian spot in Toronto!** My wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Vagabondo Restobar, and we can't wait to come back. Her sangria was one of the best she's ever had. If you go, you have to try it! The pizza was the best we've had in a long time, and the pasta carbonara was delicious: rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The bread was a great start to the meal, and you have to try it with their homemade jalapeño sauce. It's amazing! The service was excellent too. The staff were friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome. Honestly, everything about this place was great. We loved it and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

A lovely restaurant on Front with the associated higher downtown prices. Great space for impressing a date or a fancier celebration dinner. We shared the Vitello Alla Romana and the Gnocchi Pomodoro. Generous portions with solid execution. I liked the gnocchi because it wasnt gummy or stodgy as most are. I enjoyed both the atmosphere and service. Our server was attentive when he needed to be, but gave us space to enjoy our meal. read more

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Decided to try a local Italian restaurant this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised! Located in the heart of the entertainment district, this restaurant is a convenient walk from all neighborhood attractions. I came here with a group of 4 and ordered 2 appetizers (calamari & mozzarella), a pizza and a pasta. We all found this to be quite substantial and filling. The calamari was nice and crispy, and the mozzarella was extremely refreshing and bouncy! Loved the pizza and pasta, the pasta had a bit of a kick to it, and the pizza had a hot honey drizzle that was delicious. The service was outstanding as well. This is my new local favorite for Italian food! read more

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The food was very good. Service here was alright staff were a little slow with requests. The ambiance of the restaraugnt is very classy with dim light there's lots of areas to take pictures. The food here was good and hot the tramisu was a nice dessert very balanced not overly coffe flavored and very light. The pizza bruschetta was a nice appetizer to share, the butatta was fresh and very nice good light appetizer to start. Pasta was good the sauce was very creamy it reheated well the next day also read more

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Best risotto I have had in my life. Service, ambience, food, everything. The perfect bite. The best restaurant we have been to during our 3 day visit. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We had made a reservation for 6 outside & it was so hot. They were very accommodating & were able to put us inside. You have the option of still, bottled or sparkling water. We went with bottled & sparkling which were brought out nice & cold. Service was excellent. Portions are huge including the appetizers. I had the burrata with the balsamic drizzle for dinner & it was fresh & delicious. Just wish it came with more bread as there wasn't enough for all the cheese. They do not have a kids menu & do not do half portions of pasta. They charged $20!!! For penne with butter. That is insane & not worth it at all. Tiramisu is homemade & huge portion. Only birthday thing they do is bring a dessert if you order one with a sparkler. You pay for your dessert. All & all our food was hot & delicious but came out at different times & the $20 penne with butter was crazy. Portions are large & service is good. Would definitely go back but not with a kid. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Burrata & added the balsamic drizzle - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was perfect for dinner with a professional colleague-- good wine list. We both had pastas which were enjoyable but not outstanding. Interesting mix of restaurant goers-- there are TVs with sports in the background, but the noise level was fine for conversation. Service was attentive and on point. read more

I will dream about this meal for the rest of my life. Absolutely AMAZING experience. Service was out of this world. Food was immaculate. Ambiance is sexy and sophisticated - great for a date night. We came on a Saturday at dinner time and DID have a reservation so we were seated right away. We started with some wine/cocktails. My wine was a little warmer than I preferred for a pino Grigio but besides that it tasted good. We ordered two meals: the filet mignon and I got the grilled chicken entree and upgraded to a side of homemade fettucine. Let me just say if you are debating on what pasta dish to get... GET THE FETTUCCINE... you won't regret it. I am Italian so finding authentic Alfredo sauce is hard to find. This one exceeded my expectations. I couldn't put my fork down. The grilled chicken was moist and tender and packed with "grill" flavor and herbs. Delicious compliment to the pasta. My husband cleared his plate with the filet meal. He said the steak was tender and not frozen tasting and the sides were delicious. We did not have room for dessert but I did get an espresso martini to end the night and it was perfection. Not too sweet, the right temperature and had a good espresso taste. We will come back here every time we visit Toronto! read more

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Large portions of good - but not amazing - food. Service was quick and pleasant, ambience elegant. Would go again if in the area. read more

If you're looking for a nice quiet dinner spot to chat. This is not the space to do that on a Saturday night. They have a live DJ in the bar area. This is definitely a place for those of a younger crowd or a party crowd. I did see a family outside on the patio where the music wasn't so loud. But it definitely looked windy out there. Our waiter was amazing! Great service. I loved the white sauce served with the Calamari we ordered. The food was good, not jaw-dropping. Overall it's worth a try if you are single and ready to mingle or looking for a good place to get drinks and snacks. read more

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I had a fantastic time at Vagabond Restobar for dinner last night. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere had a great vibe. Definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in the city. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for quality meal in a cozy setting! My group had the burrata, whole branzino, vitello al taglio francese (veal), and pappardelle gusto pasta. read more

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A very trendy Italian restaurant with friendly service and good food; what more can you ask for? I ordered the Caesar salad, the capellini pasta and the lychee martini! Loved everything - especially the spicy sauce they serve with the bread. Prices are a little steeper than other places, but it's worth it for the location and the quality of the food and service. I would return! read more

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The best Italian food I ever had - been coming here over 7 years - truly the best, I tell everyone every time :) Pesto gnocchi is a hit

I didn't get a picture of the Cesar salad or the Polpetti sliders but the bears that they severe was very goo along with meatball sliders. The Caesar salad was good but in the states you get a creamy dressing and I've noticed in Canada they serve an oil base which is just okay but it makes the salad tasteless Service was great, our waiter provided some tips and was prompt. The main course was excellent. My wife enjoyed the lasagna and I had the seafood pasta. Good portions which lead to a food comma at the end of dinner hooch we didn't have room for dessert. The walk back to the hotel helped digest the food. Only complaint I have is that my dish had crab legs and the issue was that I had nothing to get the meat out. I used my fork which isn't the corrected way but I was able to get the crab meat. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Spaghetti Toscana - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Such a fun spot. Jumbo drinks awesome food and great staff. One of the better Italian restaurants in Toronto. Order anything with "Vagabondo" in it. Secret code for specialty of the house. The portions are large. The food is fresh and extremely delicious. The staff goes over and above to make sure you experience is the best. The leftovers are pretty great too! I will be back. read more

Walked by a few times and finally decided to dine in. The vibe was great, the mood lighting, the music and seating arrangement made for a really nice ambiance. We all tried different variations of pasta and lasagna. Everything was absolutely delicious. It came out fresh and full of flavour. We were all so pleasantly satisfied. They even brought out a piece of cake for my birthday. Service 10/10. Very attentive, not a long wait for the food. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For the first restaurant to go to in Toronto last Friday, I don't regret waltzing in Vagabondo! It was a such a delight, I loved the atmosphere and the live DJ there was on point with his choice of mix, and Gabriel who was the bartender did a splendid job making some suggestions! When he said the Tiramisu was a popular favorite, after seeing the size and how delicious it was I do not regret! The pasta entree was also delicious and the cocktail was also a delight for me! Honestly I hope to travel back and have the food there and hope Gabriel will be my bartender again! thank you again! read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We had an absolutely delicious Italian dinner at Vagabondo. We made a reservation, but ended up just sitting at the bar. The pillow soft bread with a crispy crust just out of the oven combined with the spicy pepper oil was a great way to start the meal. The bottles of wine don't start cheap, but the $58 one we ordered was a nice accompaniment to the meal. We started with the strawberry goat cheese salad with vinaigrette dressing made with fresh raspberry. For our entrees, we had the Vagabondo fettuccine with chicken and the lasagna. Both were amazing and full of garlicky cheesy goodness. We experienced great service from the bartender and it was one of the best meals we had on our trip to Toronto. read more

Staff and food are amazing. Atmosphere is incredible. The menu is great, something for any mood you're in.

My colleagues rave about the coffee here but unfortunately I didn't get the chance to try it as I came here for dinner with a friend of mine. We had dinner on a Wednesday night and this restaurant was extremely empty. There wasn't any happy hour deals and the cocktail prices were priced a lot higher than most places. The Calamari appetizer was almost just as expensive as a main dish but all the dishes were huge portions. For the price to portions, it could have been portioned less and priced less as my friend and I only ate 1/5 of our pasta dish and brought the rest home. The service was good considering the restaurant was over staffed and we were the only people dining in our section. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very modern but for the overall rating of food and price, there are much better restaurants in the downtown core for Italian food for less. read more

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Where to begin... On crutches thanks to a calf muscle tear navigating downtown with two kids and my wife. Planned on this restaurant based on reviews. My wife spoke with the hostess about patio seating. Plenty of seats available for our party of four. The host said they need to clear a table and then would seat us. Left us outside for about 15 minutes ... me stuck on my crutches. They never came out to let us know our table was ready (or not)... ultimately my wife had to proactively seek out the hostess. At this time the restaurant was only 1/4 full, at most... After being seated the service itself was fine. The meal, however, was not. Had to abbreviate the order to a couple overpriced ($24?) cocktails and the seafood platter plus a buffalo mozzarella pizza. The cocktails at that price...slightly disappointing. The rest of the meal was utterly disappointing. Underseasoned / bland almost across the board. Simply poorly executed on all counts. We left probably half the meal. Servers were apologetic but the solution - providing a free tiramisu when we were already behind schedule thanks to the unnecessary 15 minute wait to be seated... was (again) inadequate. What a waste of a tiramisu... we didn't take a bite (and I would have told them to not bother had they mentioned it in advance). Overall absolutely would not recommend. read more

I was staying in downtown Toronto for a birthday trip and was craving some good Italian. I came across Vagabondo and decided to give it a try. I came on a Monday night and the place was decently busy. The ambiance was nice and I loved that they provide a nice outdoor seating area. We were seated fairly promptly and I ordered the stuffed shell soup, while my boyfriend ordered the lasagna. Both were amazing!! My boyfriend is incredibly picky and he said this was the best lasagna he's ever had! I would absolutely come back and highly recommend if you're in the mood for some good Italian food. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Honestly not what was expected with a hotel restaurant! Make a reservation before dining! We tried the night before and were turned away for not having a reservation. It ended up being a really cool happenstance to change dinner nights! Nora was awesome! I would love coming here and having her as out waiter again! The food was delicious! They were very nice and the food was a gastropub experience! It was nice To dine with civil parties all around us and the calm environment that allowed us to enjoy our conversation and meal! There was a lovely couple of ladies beside us that at the end of their meal got engaged! It was really beautiful and touching. The whole little section we were siting in that had about 4 parties all hushed to let that happen with Joy! It was pretty cool! I haven't been at a restaurant on a date with my husband and watched another's engagement occur! That shows what a special place this cool spot to eat is!! Check it out and ask for Nora she will be one of the best servers you'll get to experience! When in Toronto we will be back!! read more

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I selected this restaurant for a client dinner based on the reviews and I almost feel that I was in a different place to those reviewers! We were seated quickly and the staff were very helpful in seating us in an area far from the bar where they had a dj that night and very loud music. The seating situation was rather odd with regular height chairs on one side of the table and a very low sofa the other, for those sitting there (as I was) it's rather awkward to eat. We ordered lychee martinis which were small and tasted "tinny". I had chicken parmigiana which was a HUGE portion of rather mushy chicken breast smothered in sauce and cheese. It came with a side of cold, overcooked pasta. For those who live in California, this reminded me of the food at Buca di Beppo, which is an inexpensive, chain restaurant serving family style food. Overall, a disappointing experience I'm sorry to say read more

Good atmosphere | Mediocre food | Decent portions I came here for my cousins birthday. We googled a few places downtown for Italian which is her fav cuisine. Vagabondo had good reviews and the menu seemed extensive but not over done. The restaurant is right on Front street just a few blocks from Union station. The interior area is nice upon first glance. We were placed in a back room with other parties of girls who looked like they were celebrating as well. They put us RIGHT by the kitchen door which always annoys me. I asked to be moved to another nicer area and they said it was blocked off for an event (we were there for 2 hours and no one showed up so on that). Now for food. The servicer while kind, tried to upsell me on every order. The table remained empty until I order an app and 2 mains THEN bread was brought out. We definitely wouldn't have ordered the app if we got the bread earlier or were even told we'd get complimentary bread. Obvious this was done strategically. Sadly the pastas were more than underwhelming. Both were watery and lacked so much flavour and depth. It was giving pasta bar at an all inclusive. I would have rather a smaller portion of better quality. Lastly, I mentioned on the reso it was my cousins 21st birthday and they didn't mention anything or even ask if we wanted dessert. Instead they just gave us our 2 hour seating limit warning read more

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My boss and I were looking for a place to have a drink after work and this was conveniently located in the building we were working in on Front Street in Toronto. The entrance is located on the outside, but may seem confusion since there is a good on the inside of the building with no sign pointing you to the front. Drinks were good, nothing to complain about. Prices seem reasonable and all the staff are dressed very professionally, almost seeming like they are presenting as high-end establishment. read more

took my friend here for a birthday dinner. the music is a bit loud but i didn't mind and liked the lively environment. the food was good and came out in a timely manner. our server were super sweet and came up to check on us a lot. would recommend! read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A cozy spot to grab dinner, conveniently located near tourist attractions. After a day of pretending of being a tourist, we stopped here for some yummy pasta dishes. Lots of variety on the menu, which I appreciated! We were served fresh toasty bread, ahead of the appetizer we ordered: smoked salmon! We had the smoked salmon on their complementary bread, which tasted delightful. Highly recommend this appetizer! As for the main, we ordered the jumbo ravioli and rigatoni vodka. The ravioli was stuffed with ricotta cheese and covered in a cream sauce. The rigatoni vodka was cooked with some pancetta and chilies in a rose sauce. Both dishes were so comforting and delicious! The service here was quick and friendly as well. I would come back again to try the other dishes on the menu! read more

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Great service and even better food! Amazing vegan options as well! Definitely one of the best vegan pizzas (or pizzas period!) that I've ever had. It was a bit dark inside, but it is nice that they're open late. It's within walking distance of our hotel and was a great way to end the day after seeing Niagara Falls. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Vegan pizza and vegan/gluten free gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Are you hungry? Do you need a meal that feeds a family of 3? Does your spouse eye your food cause it looks better than hers? Say no more. Come to Vagabondo for an amazing dining experience. Two of my best friends and I came here on a spontaneous Thursday evening. The atmosphere was upper class, the service was amazing. I was a little hungry. We ordered the mushroom risotto, a pasta, and the calzone. One of my friends had warned me that the portion sizes were pretty generous to say the least. I asked our server, how big is the calzone? She looked around and couldn't find anyone that had ordered it to give me a visual. She had just said "It's pretty thick". Ok cool. When it arrived, it was the length of an arm of a 5 foot something Asian girl. Wowie. Come here if you want to feel blessed and grateful and feel like you got your money's worth. We also ordered espresso martinis and some wine to pair. Did not disappoint. Expect leftovers. We ended the night with a blueberry pana cotta we were already pretty full from our meals... but man that pana cotta *chefs kiss. If you're looking for a place to have a good time, look no further. Vagabondo is the place to go. read more

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Great food! Excellent service! Large portions. It is a large restaurant and full most of the times.

The salmon and roasted vegetables literally melted in my mouth I wanted to lick the plate that sauce was so good!! The drinks were good I forget the name of my drink but it was in a huge goblet maybe it was called summertime ? Not sure but I went around carnival so it was definitely a seasonal drink. The bartender was so attentive and nice given the fact that we came super late and probably shouldn't have been sat lol. He didn't rush us and gave us the full experience so we were happy about that. The vibe of the restaurant was super chic! It was giving sex in the city vibes love love loved it! read more

Ordered the rigatoni vodka via uber eats and it was impressive. Pasta was fresh and sauce was delicious - had a slight kick but not overpowering. read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Probably one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto I went here with some friends the other day and we were all blown away by the food! Service - waiter was attentive, however, didn't come by enough to check in on us/refill bread. Overall still really nice. 4.5/5 Ambiance - we were seated in the bar area in some comfy arm chairs, but it did feel a little awkward when eating because of how deep the chair was. The decor inside is really beautiful though. 4/5 Food - we got the following dishes to share 1. Arancini - came with 4 tasty pieces. They were fried to perfection and still maintained crispiness despite being smothered in marinara sauce. Very flavourful and the right amount of cheese in it! 5/5 2. Grilled squid - was actually surprised by how much squid they gave, was quite a lot. They had this nice garlic sauce poured over it, which added a nice flavour. Texture could have been improved a bit as it was a little rubbery/chewy. 4/5 3. Bucatini All'amatriciana - very flavourful tomato sauce, and lots of pieces of pancetta. Pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente. 5/5 4. Risotto Funghi - once again, the arborio rice was cooked to a perfect texture and the cream sauce it was in had a great taste to it. They really added a lot of pieces of chicken and mushroom in the dish, which is a nice change from other places where often only a few small pieces are added into the dish. 5/5 5. Tiramisu - was honestly expecting a bit more from this. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty and came in a large portion, but it felt like the espresso component was missing in many of the biscuits, and it would have been nice if they used some marsala wine as well. 4/5 Overall would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a place to eat downtown! read more

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Grabbed apps and drinks with a friend during TIFF and was more than pleasantly surprised. Incredible food, great service. Quality wine list and great cocktail menu and reasonable pricing too. The the food. Damn good. Buratta was divine, calamari and bruschetta looked delish and my date had no complaints on his food. Would definitely come back. read more

Update: We ordered the mussels and the seafood fettuccine. Both were awfully greasy. The pasta came in a big clump sitting in oil. 8 of the mussels weren't opened (ie- rotten, inedible). Nothing tasted fresh. Red sauce bland. The sauce for the mussels was 80% oil! It needed more broth and wine and garlic. So disappointing, and not cheap! read more

Vagabondo Restobar - Seafood Fettuccine with closed mussels. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service was limited - had to flag him for refill of soda and cocktail. My branzino fish came with a head on it. The ambiance was decent as well as decor but not for $215. read more

Food was delicious - I had the penne primavera and it had lots of vegetables in a light cream sauce. It was just right! Service was very courteous and the food was served quickly. read more

I am really grossed out by the staff sticking their fingers inside 3-5 pieces of used/dirty glassware from past guests so as to carry them for washing at the bar or kitchen. Service was good. Food was not bad. Wine was good. read more

Came on a Saturday night and the music was really bumping and some people were having a party that sounded quite rowdy. So definitely not a space for a quiet romantic dinner. But our food was delicious and the service was good. Lots of options to choose from, including plenty that are vegetarian and gluten-free. I had a vegetarian risotto that was super delicious. My friends also enjoyed their food. The spinach salad was disappointing, too much dressing and not enough of other flavors. But I would be back again read more

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