Got seated at the window even though there were empty tables for 2, but it was fine. Just not spacious enough for the amount of food we ordered. They did stagger all our dishes though. Server was friendly and even brought out some chocolates at the end of our meal after having overheard my friend and I talking about her birthday. We got the house wine, which was on the sweeter side but I loved it. We also got the grilled focaccia, burrata, Argentinian shrimp, ravioli, and tonarelli. The focaccia was 3 big pieces and not very oily, which was nice. The burrata looked like only half a burrata but came with this praline crumble, which was delicious. The Argentinian shrimp was my favorite dish - it had Asian flavors with a dominant ginger flavor. The ravioli had massive amounts of walnuts on it and was like having dessert pasta. I wish it had come out at the end, but we ended with the tonarelli, which had a nice salty seafood flavor with the clams. There's not a whole lot of clams in it but it had great flavor. I'd definitely come back for their meat dishes next time. read more

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AMAZINGLY curated menu with INSPIRING pasta dishes and flavours that honour the seasonal fruits/vegetables. Although we noticed most tables ordered their Olives & Focaccia bread appies...we decided to dive into something different: Hokkaido scallop (3.5/5)- refreshing with a mild cucumber and strawberry taste complimenting the sea scallopy flavours. Ontario zucchini (3.5/5) - another refreshing appie that plays homage to what's in season. Very light flavours, a bit of lemon, ricotta & pine nuts for interest. Broccoli and cashew butter (5/5) - love all the flavours, components & textures with this one. Especially with that Parmesan crisps! Corn & Bacon jam Agnolotti (5/5) - the corn...IT'S GOT THE JUICE! Pockets of pure sweet corn bliss wrapped in thin beautifully done pasta. Stunning colours in this dish. Campanelle & lamb sausage (4/5) - loved this savoury pasta dish, nice contrast to the sweeter corn pasta we had. Everything worked well together and the nuttiness of the arugula balanced it. Vanilla cheesecake with Shiso (5/5) - the lightest fluffiest cheesecake and I enjoyed the refreshing shiso mouse separately as well. I also appreciated their dishes were priced reasonably and didn't cost an astronomical amount! Looking forward to coming back already. read more

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Was visiting my boyfriend in Toronto and we went on a double date with his friends who chose Wynona. Thank god they did! I can't remember everything we ordered, but every single dish was absolutely amazing! Everything was beautiful, thoughtful, and bursting with flavor. Service was lovely and attentive. I'd go back a million times. One of the best meals I've had in the city. Bravo! read more

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The service was quite nice and overall the food was okay. The restaurant is cozy but a tad crowded. read more

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I always enjoy my dinners at Wynona! I came here before Michelin came to Toronto and it was even better then. That said, they've maintained a great rotating menu and the ambiance is so calming. Now that they're busier I do find service is a touch more rushed and a bit less thoughtful but still good nonetheless. A nice touch is their homemade truffles that they provide at the end of the meal. read more

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Wynona was absolutely delicious and is a must try! We ordered about five dishes including the focaccia, squash, butternut squash pasta (special), duck pasta and the branzino. Everything we had was delicious but the butternut squash pasta was a standout. Delicious sauces accompany the pasta and the squash appetizer. Our server was attentive and helpful with suggestions and tips. Loved the cozy quiet atmosphere and small decor. I highly recommend stopping in. read more

Wynona - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow. We started with the grilled focaccia and squash. Perfect combination for a hungry bunch. Highly recommend trying the orange wine. Speaking of, the decor is very warm and semi-dim. Candles, foliage and an open kitchen! Our server was really funny and personable, he gave up local bar recommendations! read more

Wynona - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fell in love with this place. Walked by it many times and I finally had the chance to try it. The food was delicious. Heavy. But soooo good. Great portion size for myself. The service was nice. The server was very nice and informative. Went for a early dinner, but it got busy pretty quick! Definitely will come back again in the near future. The menu changes quiet a bit apparently so I look forward to the next one! read more

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Wynona, located near Gerrard St. E. and Logan Ave, is a small and intimate restaurant space offering homemade pastas and dishes with locally sourced ingredients as well as natural wines. The east end restaurant brings unique dishes and flavours to the Riverdale area. There is indoor and patio seating where there is seating for about ~30-35 customers indoors. In the summer there is a patio the restaurant utilizes. Reservations can be made online and are recommended. I had heard about Wynona before but never got a chance to try the restaurant until now. I had just finished watching the most recent season of Top Chef Canada and knew that the head chef at Wynona used to work at the now shuttered Crosley's (another great short lived restaurant!) My friend and I booked reservations for Wynona and we were pleasantly surprised the restaurant was quite full mid-week. The space and décor was warm and inviting. The open kitchen allows patrons to view the chefs and cooks in action. Service never felt rushed and was attentive/friendly. In regards to food, we ordered the following items to share: Appetizer - Winter squash, sherry agrodolce, golden raisins, almond milk, puffed grains Pasta - Taleggio and creamed leek agnolotti, butterball potato, Burgundy truffle (my favourite dish that night!) Main - Ontario Muscovy duck breast, Tokyo turnips, Swiss chard, pine mushroom & black truffle ketchup Dessert - Dark chocolate mousse, pistachio cremeux, crème fraiche, Intosso olive oil All the dishes were delicious and well balanced/seasoned! The texture of the winter squash was cooked perfectly where it was dense yet soft. The other ingredients in the dish worked well with the squash to highlight the vegetable. The puffed grains added texture to the dish. The pasta was excellent as the agnolotti was light and airy. The stuffing inside the agnolotti burst open with flavor as soon as you bit into an agnolotti. The butterball potato and truffle added to the dish. The pasta dish was likely my favourite of the night - it had great balance and was unique, nothing I've ever had before! The duck was also made well - it was borderline on the edge of being overcooked but it still had a slight chew and tenderness to each piece. I've actually had the pine mushroom and black truffle ketchup before at Crosley's and it was just as delicious at Wynona. Lastly, the dessert was great as well as it the chocolate mousse was light but had a sweet/salty component to it. The flavours the other ingredients added to the dish provided texture and contrast as well as other flavor profiles to the mousse. Great finish to a great meal. Overall, delicious food and great service in the east end! read more

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What a beautiful restaurant experience! I so rarely adventure to the east end of the city, but going forward, whenever I do, I'll make sure to come to Wynona. Our concert at History was cancelled that evening, but we were so glad we still made the trek for our reservation. The service was great, and he told us the wonderful story/journey of the Serbian wine we chose to have. We were sold! And it was from the region my partner was born in, which was a nice surprise. The photos I took do not give the delicious food justice - so, so good. I love the open kitchen, as well. We're heading back this evening for more and will try out the patio. Can't wait! read more

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Nice casual evening sharing delicious food with wonderful friends. Hostess and servers were friendly and offered great suggestions. We were a table of 5, dining on a Wednesday night. Judging from how busy the place was, reservations are a must. * Grilled focaccia - delicious but wish it was a larger portion. Only 3 slices per order. * Burrata, white wine poached Asian pear, green grape, pine nuts, and fennel pollen - lovely combination of flavours. However the Burrata was served too cold and didn't melt when we cut into it. * Salad of little gem, Ontario sweet peas, green goddess dressing, feta, and pumpernickel dill breadcrumb - we all loved the sprinkle of the pumpernickel dill breadcrumbs. Added a nice flavour and texture to the salad. * Beet honey agnolotti, poppy seed butter, sherry vinegar gastrique, currants, red kale, and ricotta salata - at first we thought it wasn't going to be enough but these little pockets of yummy goodness were richer than we expected. Portion size was perfect for us. * Cuttlefish ink tonnarelli, octopus ragu, baresane olives, paprika oil, dandelion - surprisingly tasty and quite filling. The octopus was well cooked (not rubbery) and the flavours all worked really nicely together. * Branzino, brown butter, cerignola olives, capers, oregano, and lemon - always nice to have a whole fish. Wish it was a slightly larger portion. * Grilled Ontario pork chop, purple mizuna, shaved almond, and apple mostarda - pork chop was cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy. The apple mostarda went so well with the pork chop. * Olive oil cake, Ontario strawberries, pastry cream, and chantilly - think deconstructed strawberry shortcake with a little twist. The fresh strawberries were great as they were in season. * Crème caramel - exactly what we expected it to be. Silky and smooth. If we were in the area again, we would definitely come back. read more

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We had high expectations for the dinner at this Michelin Bib restaurant. The best part of my dinner was scallops in a delicious sauce. Unfortunately, the main dishes were not up to par with Michelin mention: while my branzino was well cooked, the olives on the top were burnt to the point I could not tell what was it. When I mentioned that to our server, she said it was "special kind of olives". My husband's tonnarelli with squid had almost untraceable amount of squid. If in case of my branzino the mistake was made by kitchen due to a rush dinner hour, in case of my husband's pasta, the chef needs to rethink the recipe and delivery. The restaurant was full (very good) but we felt very rushed to move from one dish to another by our server (not good). Even the lively atmosphere at the restaurant did not compensate for all these mistakes unacceptable for the Michelin restaurant. Slightly disappointed. read more

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Overpriced, tasteless food. You will leave with an exorbitant bill, or you leave hungry. This is not Italian, nor Meditteranean. read more

Cute small restaurant in the east end will not leave you disappointed. Tho the menu is fairly small, everything on there Is delicious, and makes your decision easier to make. We ordered the Focaccia and Burrata as starters. They went perfectly together. Next, I ordered the Cavatelli Pomodoro and my partner got the Cuttlefish Ink Spaghetti. Both in perfectly portioned sizes. And for dessert we got the Creme caramel. Which if you're a caramel fan, this will be the perfect dessert for you. They did not skimp out on the caramel sauce. Try to get a reso if you're going to ensure you get a spot! read more

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Good quality and taste, though a tad salty and pricey for the portion sizes. My wife and I went for dinner and got: - Focaccia: Nice grill marks, really buttery, chewy on the crust side and soft on the inside. That said, it was weirdly salty. - Burrata: The burrata was smooth, the ham was tasty, and the almonds were tastily crunchy. The peaches though were just a smidge sour and I would have wanted more of that delicious honey. - Branzino: Nice crisp on the outer skin, good bathing in lemon sauce. But a bit too salty, even for branzino. - Tonnarelli: The cuttlefish ink gave the noodles a nice seaside taste. My main complaint is there were so little of the tasty mussels. - Agnolotti: Best dish of the night. The pasta was stuffed well with a rich ricotta and the mushrooms that adorned it were fresh and tasty. - Panna Cotta: Super smooth. And the toppings of pear and pine nuts were the perfect complement/contrast to the honey vanilla taste. Service was pleasant and quick. Overall, a pretty good dinner, albeit a pricey one. Not sure if I'll be back but worth a try. read more

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TLDR: I'm definitely coming back here. It's so good. We were seated pretty quickly as I had a reservation. We had the focaccia, burrata, lumache with sausage, and celeriac agnolotti. Where do I start? I could taste how amazing and fresh the ingredients were. The burrata was amazing. The way the cheese complemented the salt of the ham, the sweetness of the persimmons and the nuttiness of the almonds? That was *chef's kiss*. The lumache was perfect too. The ricotta added a creaminess without drowning out the dish and the sausage was perfectly seasoned and the lumache was perfectly al dente with a bite. The agnolotti was a little heavy for my taste but it was still amazing. The morels and the slightly acidic sauce helped balance out the ricotta in the pasta. I'd never had celeriac in my life but I got to say, I'm a fan. A celery-flavoured potato? I'm all in--I love potatoes. My only gripe was the focaccia. It was literally 4 thick slices of bread grilled in what I can only guess to be liquid smoke, because buns don't get that smokey on the grill in my experience. read more

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Part of a longer review "Much like the carefully crafted wine list, Chef Jeff Bovis has created a seasonally inspired menu - with only 16 dishes - that is worth salivating over. Bovis gained experience at fish-focused restaurant Ufficio, and some similarities translate to Wynona's menu. From albacore tuna crudo ($16) to Ontario heritage pork chop with Puy lentils and apple fennel salad ($27), every item is an accurate reflection of the space -- striking the perfect balance between rustique et sophistiqué. Par exemple, the burrata ($17) that we started with was luscious and creamy. It was paired with plump figs, ham, honey, almond, and fennel pollen. Like an elevated charcuterie board, it played with a range of tastes and textures -- from briny to salty, and finishing with a sweet note. The cold-cut style ham practically melted dans ma bouche, but I would have liked to see less of it on the plate or perhaps removed it altogether, as its saltiness overpowered the cheesy star of the dish." read more

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I went there for the second time. First time was last summer and it was a wonderful experience and great service. We went there a couple of weeks ago and our experience was ruined by the jackass head waiter. First he wouldn't move us to another table, fair enough. Then he would try to make us order more and make us feel cheap because we were not ordering more food. I've been to fantastic restaurants all my life and most of them treated me real nice. I don't understand what he's trying to accomplish with this snotty condescending service. You don't want us to come back? Okay, got it, we'll never go back. The food was pretty good, but not out of this world. And vegetarians or vegans , please avoid. You have to pick out lard or bacon bits out of the salad and vegetable dish. They should have a couple of fully plant based dishes, like most restaurants have nowadays. read more

4.5 rounded to a 5. We loved the food here. Menu was small but thoughtful and the selection of wines were great. We loved both the branzino and the tonnarelli we ordered. Flavours were unique and both dishes were well presented. The ingredients were fresh and the octopus and fish were cooked perfectly. We also loved the fresh in house made pasta. Ambiance was great as well and service was attentive and helpful. I would definitely come back and try their future menu items! read more

Wynona - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.8/5. My notes: Food was decent - use of a lot of butter, oil and salt. Found myself wiping my lips of grease after each bite of pasta. Price is relatively high for the portion size and level of service. Our waiter took down our order incorrectly, service was a little slow, they don't provide fresh plates after each course, and they don't wipe/clean the table after plates are cleared. Location of the restaurant is in a bit of a dodgy area. read more

Wynona - Cuttlefish ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We ordered their New Years kit, complete with salad, duck confit pasta, and delicious cake and champagne. We loved everything on the menu and on our palate! What a wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant. Understated, unpretentious and just delectable! We will be back for more savory meals. read more

I was so excited to visit this place with my wife. We ordered a steak and a snitzel, two glass of wine and a focaccia. We get the appetizer the focaccia and it was burn badly. We didn't complain because anyway it's just 3 slice of bread with butter. After we got our main food omg. Steak was dry and chewy. And the snitzel was so salty, raw and just terrible. We love Italian restaurants. But we will stay away from this place. Btw our bill was $300. read more

Had a very lovely brunch on a Saturday at Wynona. The crepes and sausage I had was really tasty and hearty. I added a sunny side up egg to the dish and it worked really well together. I tried their potato rosti and it was crispy, so good! Great wine selection here I look forward to another visit to have a taste of their dinner menu. read more

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We came here and had the most romantic dinner. Wine was good :) Small menu but everything we tried was delicious and presentation was A+ will definitely be back here in the summer. read more

We found this good but not great. The prices are higher than I'd normally pay for that quality. Glad I tried it and I wanted to love it, but I didn't. read more

With the untimely demise of Saturday Dinette, Wynona is a welcome addition to Gerrard Street East, with its sophisticated but comfortable take on Italian food. Wynona's interior is comfortable, bright and well laid out. There is a patio, but when we visited it was really bright out and there was no shade, so we opted for inside. The wine list was fairly unique. We had an excellent rosé from Lebanon, which was an unexpected delight. The staff were very knowledgeable about the list, and our glasses were always full. The food was excellent all around. We started off with grilled focaccia bread and a side of Portuguese sardines and roasted peppers. Though they are separate dishes, the olive oil served with the sardines is a great dip for the bread. Our second dish was the charred heirloom carrots served with chickpeas and yogurt. This was nice and light with a slight tartness to it. For our mains, my partner and I both ordered pasta dishes. I had the cuttlefish ink spaghetti with BC clams. The noodles were perfectly al dente. My partner had the rutabaga agnolotti with ramp butter and potato crumb. For something in a butter sauce, it felt surprisingly light and perfectly cooked. The only minor complaint is that the dishes were a bit on the small side, so you'll definitely want to try some appetizers. For dessert, we shared tiramisu which was great and fairly sizeable. Overall, the service was great. They passed the water test: our glasses was refilled before it could be emptied. Our food came out at a reasonable pace and they came to pour our glasses frequently. My only criticism of the restaurant is the small-ish portions of the pasta dishes. Otherwise, it was a perfect night out. read more

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Wynona is a darling place in the east side. It is brightly lit, with a number of small to medium sized tables. We sat at the stool nook at the front directly facing the patio. The meal overall was good - well cooked, decent portions and hearty. The corn agnolotti was my favourite / so fresh and summery, and perfect with a glass of wine. Prices were fair and the service was great. Would happily go back again. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever experienced. Wynona is a gorgeous, modern Italian restaurant that's new-ish to the east end. (I can't tell you how happy I am that this place isn't on the west side of town!) This place is so underrated. Flavours are so rich and unique. It was truly edible art and you can tell so much heart and soul was put into each dish. It feels so funny to say these things about food but words can't describe how home-y but decadent everything tasted. Standouts were the cheese + charcuterie board (yum), carrot agnolotti (so buttery and unforgettable), cavatelli pomodoro (very light and fresh), and grilled Branzino (loved the flavour of the mild fish with the briny capers). Overall, everything felt so fresh and whimsical, but also traditional and classic. Will definitely be returning! read more

Had such a delicious meal here last night! Wynona is located just a block away from East Chinatown and is known for their excellent pasta dishes. The interior is pretty minimal, with light wooden accents and the odd flower or two tucked away in slim glass vases as decoration. Very romantic and intimate. The kitchen takes up the back half of the restaurant so you can see the chefs at work while you sip on a drink from their extensive organic wine menu. To start we ordered the burrata with fig and ham. The waitress suggested we also order the focaccia to eat with it so we had that well. However when it arrived at the table it was pretty burnt so we were surprised they would even let it out of the kitchen. The burrata was great though and a pretty well sized portion for an appetizer. The figs were also the biggest I've ever seen in my life lol. For our mains we had the carrot agnolotti which stole our hearts. The pasta was bite sized and filled with carrot puree and maple butter. Wow. It was just so delicious and I love how small the pieces were which made it easy to eat but just wish there was more of it! For our second main we got the pork chop which was perfectly cooked. The meat was super tender and it was really fatty and delicious. I also liked how the green beans weren't overcooked and still had a bit of a crunch to it. I had such a good time here and will definitely be back to try their other dishes! I would definitely make reservations ahead of time as it is quite a small restaurant. read more

Finally got to check this place out. Service was great and prompt. We never felt ignored. Wine was crazy pricey. I'm sorry but i don't know how they justify selling an ok wine for 17 bucks a 6 oz glass. Food was great. Had the carrot agnolotti, after starting with a very small salad of endive. Flavor over the top but omg WAY overpriced for the amount of food. Made a sandwich when I got home. Will take a pass on this place next time but am happy I checked it out. read more

Finally decided to explore the east side a little more and came across Wynona. Super cute restaurant, minimalist, modern vibes. Food was great, gotta get the fish...and their dessert was amazinggg. read more

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So what is 'perfect'? Meets and exceeds expectations? Yup. Surprising? Yup. Great service? Yup. Winona has this all this and more. Unassuming and currently looking over a condo in-progress, this is a must on the east end circuit. Small, but lively. Family friendly, but not a 6pm kid-fest. Interesting menu, but always something you'll like. It was truly love as first plate. I can't believe I waited so long to go! read more

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This restaurant opened only three weeks ago so I was excited to try out a brand new spot. The menu consists of mostly fish, pasta dishes and Mediterranean sides. There is a fairly large patio at the front of the restaurant on the side walk (which looked a bit underwhelming but our server mentioned it will be upgraded for next summer) so we chose to sit inside. There is an open concept kitchen which you can really observe given the smaller size of the restaurant. We shared the hummus and olive dish which came with grilled bread, which was amazing. The bread was lightly oiled and salted and didn't even need the dip it was so good. For main, I got the cavatelli and they were willing to make it dairy free (just omitted the ricotta). The cherry tomatoes were skinned and really melted in your mouth. The pasta portion could have been bigger so you really needed to savour every bite! read more

Wynona - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great vibe and thoughtful staff. I was excited for Wynona to open and so far it is better than I'd hoped for. The patio is great as is the bar seating overlooking the street. Perfect at sunset. Ps. The Nebbiolo by the glass is fantastic. read more

Been here twice for brunch and both times were great! Food is absolutely delicious and service is friendly and fast. First time I had the 3-egg omelette and it was one of the best omelettes out of the popular Toronto brunch spots. Second time I tried the mushroom toast with poached egg and again, it was delicious and just the right amount of sauce and flavour. Can't wait to try the place for dinner and explore their wine menu as it looks very good. One of a few places that has a selection of orange wine! read more

Wynona - Brunch menu - mushroom toast with poached egg - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I rarely Yelp from the restaurant, but I'm still here. Terrific meal with best bread (bread can be very good) and wine. Pasta and fish. Every dish was perfect. Delicious. No kidding. 5 stars. read more

A nice little neighbourhood restaurant: casual and relaxed, though a little noisy at times (maybe I'm just sensitive to noise). Service was pleasant and accommodating, and the kitchen is solid. Pasta was delicious, and the fish we had was fresh and perfectly cooked. We had sardines and focaccia as an appetizer. I've never had sardines before, so I would say... only order them if you like sardines. I don't think I'd order them again. The bread was ok. Not stellar, but decent. Mains were definitely the highlight. read more

Wynona - Sardines and focaccia. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food! Great service! Great wine selection! The decor is airy and inviting. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh expertly crafted. read more

Food and wine were delicious. Cozy atmosphere makes for a great date night spot. Definitely will be back!

Incredible and delicious. Unique, simple dishes done right! Definitely recommend coming here! read more

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