Without a doubt one of the
Without a doubt one of the best meals we’ve ever ever had. Cannot imagine ever ordering meals aside from the mushroom pasta and short rib risotto - incredible. Our sever David was incredible and very helpful; if you have the chance, ask for him. Can’t imagine ever finding a better meal in Yorkville. Will be back every time we come here.
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My husband who is a US citizen and I his wife from France but living in the US are visiting Toronto, city that both never visited to see my granddaughter who is studying at the University of Toronto from Boston, We are staying in Yorkville part and we stumbled about the Restaurant Nervosa. What a nice place, small and a bit noisy during lunch but great atmosphere. .The food was excellent and the service was amazing. We were served by Thomas who was the best server I ever met. Not intrusive but yet knowing when to refill our glasses either with wine or water. He made a recommendation for us for wine and cheese and he was dead on. The wine was superb and the choice of 3 cheese he chose for us were amazing after I told him I like cheese either Brie range or Manchego. He delivered. A bit pricey but we never felt like we had to leave. They allowed us to stay over 2 hours there with no pressure, refilling our bottle of water. It was worth spending the money for such a great meal and service. I will recommend it to anyone. Nice place, convivial,
We had a very pleasant lunch with good attentive service. I had the short rib risotto which was good and my wife had the spicy prawn pasta which was pleasantly spicy and good to eat. The Panacotta was fine, although we couldn’t identify any taste of Earl Grey in the meringue. Peroni is Peroni but the glasses had been chilled. We would return. Good customer relations, our grandson gave his mobile number so they could SMS when the table was free and they immediately identified him by his first name as he had eaten at another of their restaurants.
Yorkville staple. Upstairs patio is perf for a lazy summer afternoon. Mafalde ai funghi is my fav, the mushroom and truffle combination compliment eachother. Definitely recommend, this is the spot.
Trattoria Nervosa has been a Yorkville culinary mainstay for the past twenty plus years. Opened in 1996 by Janet Zucharini, it offers up a wide variety of Italian dishes for every taste, including pasta, pizzas, and meat and fish dishes. They also have daily specials like Arctic Char and Orata All'Acqua Pazza (grilled sea bream). Try the Insalata di Cavolo Nero (Kale Salad), the Agnolotti di Zucca (Butternut Squash Agnolotti) and finish it off with their home-made Cannoli paired with an Americano. Reservations are recommended as this is a bustling spot, or you can opt for takeout and delivery. Buon appetito!
The highlight of my pizza was the rapini and fennel sausage topping...very flavourful...oh, and the house olive oil to drizzle on top. The crust was not too dense - light enough that you can enjoy the whole thing and not feel bloated. I liked the homemade biscotti, although for $2 each, it was on the small side. I love the ambience of the rooftop patio!
Great experience, my boyfriend and I went here for our one year anniversary. It was very romantic especially the patio overlooking yorkville. Food was great! Only thing that I didn't like was how close the tables were to one another, you could literally here someone else's conversation right in your ear.
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Trattoria Nervosa is located in a cute yellow house in Yorkville proudly serving Southern Italian cuisine since 1996. 1996!! 20 years of experience in serving delicious food? Who could say no?
Nervosa (@NervosaTO) has four spaces where you can eat - a dining room downstairs, a patio outside, a dining room, and a patio area upstairs. And since it was a beauty day, the patios were open! As a lover of natural lighting, of course we opted for the upstairs patio.
While looking through the antipasti menu, we saw two boards: charcuterie and cheese. Unfortunately (or fortunately hehe), there was no option to order half of each board. But we were advised that if you wanted both boards, you'd have to order both. So.... That's what we did.
With four different cured meats and three different cheeses, I present you our tagliere di formaggi and misto. We were able to choose which three cheeses we wanted (out of a selection of 6). Each component to the board was essential and delicious.
For our mains, we ordered the Capensate dish and their famous pasta dish, Mafalde ai Funghi.
Portobello, porcini, crimini, and oyster mushrooms (basically a bunch of different kinds of mushrooms) mixed in with parmigiano, truffle paste, and a light cream sauce - brings you this beautiful plate of pasta.
If you're a mushroom lover, like I am, you will understand exactly why this is one of the most popular pasta dishes to order. With a creamy sauce base and a delicious mushroom in each bite (and the truffle!), this pasta is a definite favourite of mine.
The capensate dish was actually served on a board. With four juicy scallops (seared perfectly, might I add) on a chickpea puree and a side of a baby kale salad with an artichoke vinaigrette topped with pistachios. The description is a mouthful to read, but also a mouthful of deliciousness. Each and every ingredient worked well together, and the man sitting next to us agreed!
For dessert, we got a chance to try the Tiramisu (lady finger, coffee, and mascarpone cheese layered in a jar topped with cocoa nibs) and the Lemon Semifreddo (lemon custard, pistachio crumb, and honey toffee). I am a sucker for tiramisu, so this is a definite yes. The lemon semifreddo surprised me though. It was a cold, semi-frozen custard - so refreshing after such a meal!
Nervosa is under the umbrella of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, who also own Gusto 101 and Pai in Toronto. They will be opening up a sister restaurant to Gusto 101 on the east end called Gusto 501 real soon, and I can't wait! But until then... Step on over to Bloor Street and visit Yorkville! You'll find a yellow house on the corner of Yorkville and Bellair Street.
Trattoria Nervosa is a Yorkville institution that has been in business before the turn of the century. There never seems to be a shortage of diners visiting the restaurant, especially during the warmer weather where their two-floored outdoor dining space is in demand.
The carpaccio di manzo ($14.99) is a tantalizing dish of thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with meaty cannellini beans and generous shavings of pecorino (a hard salty cheese). It’s full of flavour thanks to the truffle oil and dots of garlic aioli scattered throughout. The appetizer was a fantastic start and could even work as a lighter meal when paired with a salad and bread.
Not really thinking about our overall order, we also opted for a meat centric pizza. The Contadina ($17.49) is tomato-sauce based and loaded with charcuterie – capicollo (dry cured ham),
The food is to die for. One of my favourite spots in the city! Every single bite is heaven.
However.. the service that we received yesterday at lunch was terrible. The staff we encountered was beyond rude and slightly pretentious. It took 15 minutes for our server to greet and water the table and everything from that moment on was slow service. We were trying to have a celebratory lunch, but after our mains were finished we were again forgotten about. I had to ask another server for a dessert menu and coffees (another encounter with a rude employee) and when I asked for a cortado she responded with a passive-aggressive "I don't know what that is."
Even though the experience yesterday wasn't the best, the food is just SO good... and we would go back.
Really friendly staff. The risotto tasted so good, love the mushroom flavor. The pizza was thin and crispy with a hint of spicy. Would love to try the kale salad next time since every table is ordering one. Love the tiramisu! It’s not too sweet, and it’s perfect for the dessert after. Great place to go.
The Regina Margherita pizza is AMAZING. I've never tasted such a sweet tomato sauce!! It's my go-to every time I come to Nervosa - great for one person or to share with friends! The pasta was fresh and had a great bounce to every bite.
Good Italian style restaurant, with a nice outdoor patio, and large selection of drinks. It’s a great place for a date. The food is good, but not exceptional. The area around the restaurant is nice to take a walk after.
One of my favourite Italian spots in Toronto. Consistently good quality. I always go back for the polipo and the risotto but decided to try something new today and didn't regret it. Had the branzino and it was amazing!
Beautiful selection of g&t cocktails too.
The Mafalde ai Funghi was amazing! The cream sauce with four different types of mushroom is the best. Even you don’t like mushrooms you will still fall in love with this dish!! Risotto is also a must order!
The 3rd floor patio is open and worth the waiting! They only take walk in. So make sure you come early to get on the stunning patio!
My favourite place for girls night or a nice dinner all by myself. I’ve been coming here for years and the experience has always been great. Service is friendly, ambiance is intimate and food is awesome! The patio is great for summer evenings.
I ordered my favourite mushroom pasta. The pasta is perfectly al dente. The sauce is creamy and rich but not overwhelming. The mushrooms are *chefs kiss*.
My friend ordered a margherita pizza. It’s the perfect thin crust, fresh, classic pizza. Lovely tomato sauce with the perfect amount of cheese and basil.
I love the risotto and kale salad too. Must try.
Beautiful wine and G&T selection as well.
Delicious Italian food in a nice setting. Very intimate restaurant that feels like you went to eat at someone's house.
Reasonable price for the area and decent portion sizes.
My boyfriend and I love Trattoria Nervosa. We first discovered it last summer and went back in the winter. The food is just as good as we remembered — if not better! I got a Njuda Pizza which came with honey, peppers, and ground sausage. I don’t typically eat pork, or meat for that matter, but this was definitely worth it. My boyfriend got the Funghi Pasta which I preferred out of the both of our dishes. It was creamy, robust, flavourful and perfectly cooked.
And our drinks went perfectly with our meals. We tried the B.A.D. Boy and Must Be Nice (This drink was the best). I had to return the original drink I ordered which was Islington because it just didn’t suit my palette.
It’s a small space and was a bit louder than expected but the service was fairly quick and the woman serving us was very helpful.
I just wish they would bring back the Pantheon cocktail. It’s the BEST drink I’ve ever had in my life!
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