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Enoteca Sociale
89/100 (5376 ratings)
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Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Dinner
After-hours
Pork
Salad
Ragu
Risotto
Agnolotti
Tuna
Cacio e pepe
Ribs
Polenta
Octopus
Arancini
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
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Dinner
Mid-range
"What a lovely experience! We’ve tried the pasta tasting menu with wine pairing and everything was spot on! Food, wine, service, ambiance. My..."
Antonina Babych
"I was just driving by, and noticed the restaurant on my way home.. so I just got some take out... So while I was waiting for my food, I was paying..."
Trevor Pedley
"What an experience. The ambiance, service, food, wine.. everything was exceptional! We sat at the bar - the bartender was lovely. Made sure we were..."
maryam masud
"Intimate spot with a bit of an open kitchen concept. The gnocchi was pillowy and melts in your mouth. If you want pasta with more chew, go for the..."
Catherine C
"Great interiors, warm.service and yummy dishes overall. Portions were a little small, but quality is tops. The Ariabatta was so good, as was the..."
Paul Cuaso
"We were there for our wedding anniversary and enjoyed each and every moment over there. Lovely staff and Yummy food.. I like the open kitchen consept..."
Varsha Deliya
"a really nice place for either a date or a small group of friends. the interior was very rustic and unique, i felt like i was transported to europe..."
Thurston B
California Sandwiches
89/100 (3253 ratings)
Quick Bites
Canadian
Italian
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Fast food
Fast food
Italian
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Awesome sandwiches they make. When you see it, it will make you think is it actually a sandwich or not :D. This place is newly renovated. Has ping..."
Daison George
"Still as Good as it was in the 70's till the 90's when we use to go there to Pick up Sandwiches for the guys at the Police Station. Would Recommend..."
Ted Dennis
"Out of all the locations, this one is the best by far! I say their portions are bigger at this location. It all started from this location and It's..."
Em Vee
"Used to go to the one on the queensway when I worked by it, as amazing as I remembered when I lived in Toronto before, best veal sandwich on the..."
Alan Fruitman
"This is the original and it's the best! A little expensive for what you get and they've sure figured out how to make the veal go a long way by..."
Anthony Nalli
"One of my favorite places to get a veal sandwich. This place is the original California Sandwich shop and never disappoints. MUST TRY! I added cheese..."
FoodStud
"What a great California sandwich location! I've tried a few others elsewhere in the GTA but nothing beats this one (so far!) I cannot tell you..."
Liv Lo
"Best veal on a bun in T.O.. Try Claremont street or many other location s.. The one on Warden /Eglinton is awesome ... sells the sauce too by the..."
Rsmith84
"Veal, chicken, meatball, sausage, and more.Basic, simple, good.This is a little hole serving Torontonians for a generation or..."
Foodiespike
"Great food!. The original and still the best of the California Sandwiches restaurants. There's always a lineup here, and for good reason. The..."
James Ronson Jr.
"Wow. Best Sandwich, had the Chicken parmesan one and was very good. The sauce was a little spicy for me but next time I will order the mild one. The..."
SparkleandSpin
"Not just a sandwich. You figure a pounded veal covered in flour and egg wash with bread crumbs would taste the same whether it be at California or..."
Jolinda
"The single most delicious veal sandwich in the city at the Claremont location!!! You don't grow into 8 locations while still maintaining the original..."
CharlieD
"A Must Try!. Gorgeous!!! That is all I have to say.. Extra hot and extra sauce and you are good to go.. melts in your..."
TonyR
"A classic!. One of the best Veal sandwich in town. Lots of sauce. Fresh bread. This place is nothing fancy, but the food is great. Line-ups at the..."
Leroymarko
"Best place in T.O. by far! Veal and cheese sandwiches are..."
Madison Leach
"Delicious!. You can't go wrong ordering a sandwich from here! There are so many different varieties and they are all..."
Sarah
"Another best of Toronto: veal sandwiches that is. It really is. The décor adds nothing and the venue itself looks like some school cafeteria, but..."
Anabel L
"We were downtown Toronto shopping for a sound system at Kromer Radio for a really long time. I was starving for lunch! We were in the Bathurst/Dundas..."
BiteMe
"A medium hot chicken sandwich always hits the spot. I crave it on a regular basis. I've tried the veal but there is more batter than veal so I opt..."
Firecracker
Black & Blue
89/100 (998 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Sit down
Italian
"We bought our engagement and wedding rings from here in 2019 and have been so impressed. Great service, helped us design something wonderful and..."
Jessie Nijjor
"Fantastic selection of both gems and settings. I was able to see and compare sizes and colours of diamonds. No rush. Thought that I knew exactly what..."
Wendy Nicholls
"I received my rings from Diamonds for Less 10 years ago. From the beginning this company has been amazing. In total I have 4 rings now from them. I..."
Maryann MacPhee
"Very very great service!! Very happy with my ring! They worked to change the band for me after my fiancé proposed because it wouldn’t work with my..."
kara rogers
"Got my fiancee's engagement and wedding ring here. Great customer service. Turnaround time was really quick, as the ring I chose, along with any..."
Kevin Sacdalan
"A huge thank you to Kevin who helped me choose my wedding band set. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and informative which helped me feel at ease..."
Mona B
"Purchased the engagement ring and our wedding bands here. Felt very welcomed and supported as soon as we arrived. Everyone we’ve ever dealt with..."
Mahad Osman
"Diamonds for Less is our favourite jeweller. Alex helped my husband find my wedding band and engagement rings nearly ten years ago and they are still..."
Keri Linscott
"Andreas and the team at Diamonds for Less are incredible!!! Nothing but amazing service. My soon to be husband proposed to me with the most beautiful..."
Anastasia Grigoriou
"My fiancé got my engagement ring and we bought our wedding bands here. They did an amazing job on all the rings and everyone is so helpful and..."
Amanda
Toca
89/100 (1007 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Filet Mignon
Lobster
Cod
Pancakes
Fish & chips
Swordfish
Foie gras
Pasta
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Eggs Benedict
Oyster
Toasts
Risotto
Tiramisu
Mussels
Omelette
Bass
Tuna
Juice & Smoothies
Ice Cream
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Sit down
Italian
Private Dining
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I had my daughter”s graduation dinner in their private dining room for 15 guests. With printed menus awaiting our arrival, guests were welcomed by..."
Sylvia Fazzolari
"Of the 3 RC’s in which I have been a guest, the Toronto RC is by far the best. The location is excellent but more than that it is the staff. The..."
Janice Wakimoto
"Our son's wedding was spectacular. The meal was outstanding, the service exemplary and the rooms delightful (great view). Simon Faery was an enormous..."
Sue Jenne
"The Ritz is just that, finest, elegant and yet comfortable and warm! Great atmosphere, great people, know how to impress! 👍👍wonderful..."
Lucy La Vigna
"Fantastic! We go to the patio bar during TIFF every year - the servers are outstanding here!! Drinks are great and the car show going through the..."
Ken Allen
"Definitely a great experience. I appreciated the elegance. Everything is luxurious yet not over the top. My room was very comfortable and made me..."
Gary Seveny
"The room we stayed in was a beautiful 1br suite with a vie2 of the CN tower And tge lake. The dark hardwood floors were beautiful and the bathroom..."
Michael Lee
"I had the best experience here. It was my first time staying there. Awesome staff, very friendly and pleasant. Yashua checked us in and was amazing!..."
Bonnie Winton
"Beautiful spacious rooms with excellent customer service! The Club Lounge staff really took good care of us along with the front desk personnel and..."
Anthony Ton Pelimiano
"Toca is my fave spot in town to spend my Sundays when I am enjoying an amazing brunch. A very special thank you to the resto staff amazing service...."
Carmen Araiza
"We had a Club level room (1902) and loved the amenities. Clean. Well appointed - it was a relaxing experience. Club was well staffed and the people..."
Marcia Beaton
"Died and went to culinary heaven after feasting on the spinach and ricotta gnocchi with mussels...."
Alison Copeland
"My wife and I celebrated her 34th birthday here. The place, ambience and service was AWESOME! Food was scrumptious! I couldn't ask for more. Shout..."
Ralph Dingcong
"Great spot, wonderful service. A few little rough edges. You would t expect a flat soda from a place like this. All and all a good..."
Smc Mussellam
"Always have a lovely time at the Ritz, high tea is delicious, the staff is always just the right amount of attentive and we have fun every time we..."
Sue Edworthy
"Another memorable family vacation. Thank you for your excellent service and staff’s..."
Annabel Eggleton
"Beautiful!!! Amazing staff, amazing amenities...."
Raffaele Carniato
"Best hotel experience in Toronto that I’ve had. The staff is phenomenal, using great judgment. Getting driven back to the airport in the house car..."
Simon Gascon
Salto
89/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"The Bottomless Bread Basket Is To Die For! Its got an unparalleled flavor that makes it great tasting fresh out of the oven on its own. It also..."
Matthew Lewis Gallant
"My favorite place to have a beer and talk about sports. Great place, great food and lots of positive..."
Pulga Cesar Muchochoma
"Favourite place to come with the family and enjoy pizza with the kids. Staff is always super friendly and food is..."
Kevin Rocha
"The food is amazing top 3 best Italian restaurant I've been too. The staff is very friendly &..."
Yahya Tarhuni
"A nice neighborhood pub. Great food, friendly staff and patrons. An awesome spot to watch the..."
Brian Hiroshi Takeda
"Delicious food, sincere hospitality. A beautiful community restaurant & lounge. Definitely one of Toronto's best kept secrets. ;) Peace..."
Hajile Lotus Kalaike
"Always such a welcoming feeling when you walk in the door plus amazing thin crust pizzas and other menu choices! Owner Sal and his son Chris are such..."
Laura Wilt
"From personal experience as a customer in this restaurant, I was well satisfied with the quality of food choices, warming environment and the..."
Keston Leader
"Great service and food! Have ordered out and sat in and it was great everytime. The pizza is amazing and..."
Amber Spencer
"Great food and there's beer too. Very friendly..."
Jason Lane
"Yum! Italian sausage was delicious and the pasta was amazing (and filling!). First time stopping by but will definitely be..."
JoAnna Black
"Great food, great service, and a friendly atmosphere to be..."
Filippo Noto
"Amazing Food, Fantastic Service and Great Entertainment!!!! Thank you Sal and..."
Frank Manno
"Thoroughly enjoyed my "Curtis" pizza. Great job..."
David Bacon
"Great service!. The owner is fantastic and the pizza was entirely hand made. Really great..."
Marty M
"1 words sums it up......"
Lance Citriniti
Sud Forno
89/100 (1862 ratings)
Dessert
Pizza
Cafe
Italian
Italian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sud Forno has one of the best Italian coffee I've tasted and trust me I love my coffee ! Second the pizza is amazing from crust to toppings I sampled..."
Lisa Depaola
"I felt like in Italy! I had the best breakfast I ever had so far in Canada! Cappuccino and saccottino they were simply wonderful! Can't wait to come..."
Alessandra Grendene
"Best latte I've had in (I can't even remember how long!!) ages!! Everything looked fantastic and the bread is made with imported flour...."
Carla Spizzirri
"I love Sud! Amazing Italian coffee, Bomboloni and pizza. This is a must every time I am on Queen West. Can't wait for your new location to..."
Amanda Lass
"Love it! Perfect setting and great pizza! Love the dessert..."
Richard Mui
"I have to disagree with a previous review that the customer service is a little lacking. Everytime I've gone into Sud, I've had great service. Super..."
Ai Lin
"Amazing place, awesome food and excellent stuff! I'll be back for..."
Alice Avila
"SUD is a "must stop" any time my husband and I are in Toronto. The food and service is impeccable. The upstairs family style eating area is one of my..."
Brandy King
"Great for a coffee break! Amazing sweets just like Italy !!! Will be back..."
Farrukh Lalani
"Adoro este lugar, o ambiente agradável o atendimento e principalmente os Bombolones..."
Rê Benetazzi
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn..."
Dale Arseneault
"Complimenti ottima pasticceria, un saluto a tutti dall'Italia in particolare ad..."
Marcello Vannoni
"Excellent pizza, amazing sandwiches, maximum quality of ingredients... what..."
Angelo Trosomaranus Marani
"EXCELLENT..."
Mike Michel Stante
"SO DELICIOUS!!! Can't believe quality to quantity to price ratio. Sud Forno, I hope you never change..."
Lina Blank
"Si respira tutto il calore..."
Simona Rubino
Ardo Restaurant
88/100 (1462 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Southern-Italian
Vegan Options
Sicilian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Ragu
Cod
Octopus
Cannoli
Ice Cream
Gelato
Arancini
Couscous
Eggplant
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Pizza
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sicily is a rich, fertile, volcanic and beautiful land. It is the legitimate heir of ancient Greece, but also boasts the influence of peoples like..."
Alessandro Bruno
"Too many restaurants pander to the bland North American palate and dilute authentic cuisine to accommodate the masses. How awesome to come across a..."
Kate Armstrong
"Beautiful airy space, warm and welcoming service, delicious food and wine - we had a lovely evening at Ardo. Our server was a delight and our meals..."
Alexandra Katherine
"Chef Roberto and his staff are masters of cuisine. The flavours were awesome, the service was exquisite, the ambiance was warm and sexy. From..."
Sandra Flagler
"We are new to the neighborhood and wanted to support local business. We strolled upon Ardo and walked in without reservation (on a sat night 7:30)..."
Barbara Marrelli
"Roberto Marotta is an Incredible gifted Chef/owner with immense knowledge, passion and love for food and hospitality! A rare gem for the city of..."
Fabio Benini
"Chef Roberto created a masterpiece of a meal for us! Everything was off the charts... you have to try the cannoli for..."
Cathie Raina
"Love, Love, Love Ardo Restaurant! Superb everything... from appetizers to desserts, and the atmosphere and staff are "top..."
Carrie Sobleskey
"The best Sicilian cuisine this side of Milazzo, Sicily. Quite possibly the finest food in..."
Scott Thornley
"Finally made our way to this little food paradise. The food is incredible and the service exceptional. This is our new "place" that we've been..."
Lisa Evans
"Amazing authentic food! Excellent service. It felt like we were in Italy! Would recommend it to..."
Zein Lavji
"This is by far our favourite new restaurant in Toronto, with all the characteristics of an enduring go-to for us. Food is terrific and authentic..."
Darren Rough
"Prompt service and a great atmosphere. I ordered the salsiccia and was delighted. It was extremely delicious with the perfect amount of cheese and..."
Rhianna IS
"Simple, but sophisticated. Good service. Food is honest. Deserts rocks ... best part of menu! Keep some..."
Silvana Paradela
"Best Sicilian food in Toronto. Great atmosphere, great wine selection and very attentive..."
Massimiliano Cavalli
"Wonderful food. Expertly crafted. Exceptional quality and value. Service was educated and understated. The wine selection was small and deftly..."
Matthew White
"Hands down best gnocchi. Involtini was also incredible. Beautiful aesthetic and amazing..."
Kara Van Derson
"Beautifully executed food and cocktails in a comfortable environment. Great service to boot! Been twice and will continue to go back for..."
Allison Jahr
"Absolutely amazing food! We tried a little of everything and loved it all. Great decor & friendly staff..."
Kathy Ulch-Lawrence
"Congtratilations Roberto on getting the cover of Toronto Life. Well deserved. Always delicious dishes...."
William Grossmith
"If I could, I would give ARDO 6!!! The restaurant is small but cozy and soooo beautifully decorated!! As soon as I walked in, I fell in love with it!..."
Catherine Chen
"Best Pasta! Best Service. We will def be coming..."
Drew Williston
"Braised short rib was my favourite, melt in your mouth soft, the cannoli was also amazing. Service was outstanding, our server Meghan made great..."
katherine li
"Pleasant, lively, chattery atmosphere. Kind and accommodating staff. The food was great! I tried a selection of their dishes and a few stood out to..."
Joshua D.
"Family run restaurant? Check. Authentic Italian? Check. Astonishingly deep wine list? Check. Sublime and sensationally presented plates? Check. Warm..."
Greg Mills
"Had a birthday dinner for my dear daughter last night. The restaurant was busy. The service was awesome (shout out to Anthony for the amazing service..."
Betty Leung
"We were welcomed very warmly by the staff, and particularly enjoyed the decor and musical ambiance. To eat, we shared a burrata, a margherita pizza..."
Nabil Fates
"Friendly staff, good menu at fair prices. Portions are decent. Would return again and try the pasta. Be prepared to wait a little bit longer between..."
M. Tian
"Last night my friend, who was visiting from Portland, and me went to dinner to one of the best Italian restaurants in town. The owners Roberto and..."
keth l-j
"Great service - restaurant was busy, but we felt very well taken care of. A few interesting but tasty house cocktails, delicious pasta (I had..."
Donna Inch
Blu Ristorante
88/100 (2849 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Contemporary
Italian
Mediterranean
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Crostino
Wild boar
Lobster
Polenta
Alfredo
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Octopus
Scallops
Duck
Bolognese
Calamari
Saltimbocca
Risotto
Prosciutto
Tuna
Crostini
Calamares
Lamb
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Shrimp
Antipasti
Beef
Ragu
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Contemporary
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Live Music
Dinner
Fine Dining
"NiceWent here as part of the Winterlicious festival. Set menu was nice, had the salmon pate to start. Very nice but would have been nice to..."
Niharika Gill
"Blu is an elegant Italian restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere on the ground floor of a Yorkville heritage house opposite the Yorkville library, with..."
Hal Carim
"I love to read the negative reviews first, then the plethora of positive reviews, BLU has it all going on, valet parking, unassuming boutique type..."
Bani Mehta
"Came here for a corporate private dining event a year ago, so my review will be based on that experience. We bought out the entire restaurant for the..."
Viatrix Lee
"This place is amazing. The food, staff and atmosphere are all 5 star in my books. True italian cuisine totally worth the money. The restaurant is..."
Nina Mandic
"Excellent.. Look forward to returning for dinner !. Wondering aimlessly in Yorkville and realizing it was lunch I chose to stop in at blu. Was..."
Miscjunk123
"Great quality of food.. Expensive but I think it worth the price for the quality of food. we had their chef 5 course tasting menu. every part of the..."
Wendy Wang
"Recommended by a friend, we were eager the check this place out. Firstly the decor is really warm and contemporary. Staff are super friendly, our..."
Marcus
"Summerlicious, delicious!. For $35 a head for 3 well-prepared and adequate portions, you can't beat it! Salmon and veal entrees were both full of..."
Steve Jefferies
"Great food. Good ambiance and live piano entertainment was great! Would definitely..."
Donato
"What a night. I've heard quite some time about this restaurant in Yorkville called Blu. I finally came down Saturday to have some wonderful food and..."
Kinseymen
"FABULOUS. I had dinner with some friends on May 22nd. I thought the food and service was outstanding. I especially liked the music which was a..."
Syncopationgal
"Amazing!. Excellent food+service! i really enjoyed my time there and the mon/tues special was amazing at a reasonable price for some quality..."
Jkim
"Good times at Blu. Had a wonderful dinner on Wednesday night (Feb 17th). Vocalist and guitarist were absolutely fabulous with a great..."
Taogravion
"Great Music and food. The place is one the most romantic places that I have ever been. The live music is great, not too loud just the perfect volume...."
Alex
"Ambience was great. Live music over the weekend sets the tone of the restaurant. Service was good. Food was excellent as well at affordable prices...."
ELectronik_funK
"Winterlicious has begun in Toronto – so here we go! My first Winterlicious date this year was a $45 dinner on Tuesday evening at Blu Ristorante (17..."
Holly Edejer
"The place looked great! Romantic, fashionable, and fits perfectly in Yorkville. The interior was lit with dim lights and candles. The mood was..."
Khanh Quach
"Winterlicious has begun in Toronto – so here we go! My first Winterlicious date this year was a $45 prix-fixe dinner on Tuesday evening at Blu..."
Holly Edejer
"Nice fancy environment. Great for a quiet, upscale date night! Service was fast, food was pretty good. Extensive drink list for those who want to..."
Michelle
"Went here for dinner for my birthday and the experience was definitely amazing. Fine dining at its best. The waiters were attentive and friendly. The..."
shakeria Simons
"Love the new location. We often went to Blu when it was right in Yorkville. The new location is amazing, John Campbell who plays the piano on Sunday..."
Michael G
"My wife and I came here for our first wedding anniversary. We went for a 730pm reservation on a Sunday, but it was not that busy. Most nights ..."
Rob Morra
"I’ve been to Blu on two separate occasions and both were spectacular! The food is always delicious and if it’s not cooked to perfection, the team..."
Christine Bui
"Good food, even better service. We went last summer, when indoor dining just returned. It started to drizzle, so they moved everyone on the patio..."
Anna Lam
"I really enjoyed my meal here! Everything was carefully presented and the food tasted amazing. We loved the atmosphere and our server, Micheal was..."
Melanie Piette
"Came for fathers day dinner and we had a wonderful evening! Food and drink was excellent and our server Brian was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and..."
Lisa Copeland
Forno Cultura
88/100 (3221 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Speciality Food Market
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Prosciutto
Focaccia
Cakes
Paninis
Café
Italian
Café
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great place to eat, morning, noon or night. Food is always fresh and tasty. The open glass concept to watch the bakers and cooks gives this..."
Frank Petriglia
"Great friendly service,excellent coffee latte,amazing pastries ,wonderful atmosphere,good music. All my frends love this place the location is..."
Alina Senkus
"Forno Cultura is my favorite place in town! They have the best espresso right size and temperature their sandwiches are amazing. Im not a sweet lover..."
Maíra Izzo
"OMG!!! I had the best panini in a long time!!! Will be back and recommend to friends and..."
Ronald Perron
"I love this place, a little Italian place in downtown, it's nice because Toronto is overcrowded of so many..."
Dalia Moreno
"1st Canadian Place - If you haven’t... you should. Food & coffee superb - staff outstanding, one of the few loves of mine in To...."
Jose Monteiro
"Great food, great coffee and a place to get interesting ingredients to take..."
Cindy Ross Pedersen
"I'm a bread lover, everyone knows. I find my place here in Toronto. Forno Cultura =..."
Fabio Nakane
"Best bread in Toronto. Amazing cakes, and I haven't tried everything yet. The staff are great people. And what they don't sell is donated to charity...."
Id Charm
"A great taste of Italy just below the streets of King West. Worth the visit. Great service..."
Ash J. Rod
"The 24-36 hr fermented breads and loaves are made with quality ingredients including olive oil. Andrea, the young owner Originally from Puglia,..."
Melissa Munroe
"Great coffee and baked treats. Great experience all..."
Gustavo Jabbaz
"Forno Cultura is my favourite place in all of Toronto. Everything they make is made with love and passion and nobody works harder to make the..."
Kelly Robson
"the best in..."
Jen Booshay
"After tasting the bread and cannoli, we'll be dropping in every time we are in the city. The store is a feast for the eyes as well as the..."
Jayne Rae
"Need a pick-me-up after a long day of work? The perfect spot...! And on top of that the folks here are the best.. they seem to enjoy spoiling you..."
Nidhin Zac Stanley
"Their sfoglia cornetti is heavenly. This time I plan on trying out their amaretti cookies. Heard they are pretty incredible..."
Sharon Vaz Patel
"So many delicious beautiful food options - and a lovely team of friendly staff..."
Lee Addison
"Great staff and heavenly breads. I had the veg flat bread pizza and it was out of the world. Tried the cookies and they were the best one can have...."
Preeti Abhinav Mishra
"It was so good! Friendly staff. Very crowded tho, but not in a bad way. The sandwiches and pizzabreads were one of the best I had in my life. Bought..."
Florien.emmaus
"Hiding in a basement beneath the notorious eating and drinking place Wurst, Forno Coutura on King West is loved for deeply fragrant coffees, crispy..."
Anna Trestain
"Food and coffee are great and delicious. The breads are so tasty and many options are available. The design is weird. A very long table and..."
Tony Young
"Always guaranteed to be delicious, this is a pheNOMenal Italian cafe. Gelato today was chocolate-lemon flavoured and was way better than I..."
Jodi Bergman
"the italian name was catchy, that's why we walked in, we weren't planning to eat anything but the moment we walked in we changed our mind as..."
Joe Muha
"Went there way after lunch rush hour to pick up a quick sandwich. The Tramezzini Funghi Cheese sandwich ($8.50) looked good, which they quickly..."
Patelsr
"I love this bakery! I always recommend it to friends or visitors. The space itself is charming and thoughtfully designed. It's pricier than your..."
N. Gibby
"You don't have to walk far to find something delicious on King West. Forno Cultura is great if you have a hankering for something Italian, whether..."
Hellodimsum
"Went there for the chocolate tour. This is the first time I had a brownie with black olive in it! It was awesome! I feel kind of addicted to..."
Izayoyi
"Great bakery in downtown. Excellent for bread, panini, pizza slices and sweets. The slice of potato pizza was great, the cheese and salami croquette..."
Vincenzo Palermo
"I was on my way to lunch with a friend when i stopped and checked out Forno Cultura.It felt like I discovered an underground bakery from..."
Kylie Tiffin
"Forno Cultura serves up the delicacies all day long, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, and everything in between.  From the moment you..."
Jamie Sarner
"Sandwiches and breads galore! The ham and preserved lemon on focaccia was incredible. And the treats ... try the cute, individual olive oil chocolate..."
Julia Horel
"This place brings a smile to my face! The wide assortment of fresh baked cookies and pastries, and the friendly service wins me every time. Even on a..."
H Chu
"The paninis are my favorite!!!! Love passing here on my walks and being able to pick up an Italian bakery treat! The taralli is awesome to snack on..."
Kim Capisonda
"This place is the real deal, a must-see! The true test is when you try one or two of their offerings, devour those and go back to try 3 other things,..."
Cristina
"Delicious hazelnut and pistachio gluten free treats! Surprised they had so many great..."
Amor Fati
"Authentic and Awesome. I dropped into this bakery on a snowy Saturday morning with my wife and 2 daughters. It was warm and inviting. The staff went..."
Claytongreenway
"AMAZING. The atmosphere, service and food is perfect. Nothing but positive vibes the second I walked in. If your looking for authentic home made real..."
Keish
"This place is awesome! The pastries are all baked on the premises and it feels so welcoming! It has a nice atmoshphere very italian and the best..."
Pankhuri Aggarwal
"I once stop by here to get a take-away coffee and guess what i fell in love . They have amazing food and coffee. Then the other day I tried bread and..."
Umesh Jain
"Great selection of delicious freshly baked goods, friendly staff and reasonably priced. I was surprised that it only cost $9 for a Foccaccia that..."
Lianne
"So happy we found this place! Delicious pastries, amazing sandwiches and Excellent customer service! This place deserves more than 5..."
M M
"Stopping in finally after 7 months of peering thru their windows at various hours even late evenings to being guided by the green/red lights for..."
Glen E. Grant
"Best sandwiches in town. I crave the Tuscan Chicken one often. They change what they are serving each day. Coffee is great too. Desserts make a great..."
Colton Bulmer
"Was not a long line up when I went today on a Saturday afternoon at around 3pm. There were signs on the window and tape on the floor to tell you..."
Carms Carms
Gio Rana's Really, Really Nice Restaurant
88/100 (1764 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Meatballs
Osso Buco
Lamb
Pesto
Ossobuco
Beef
Sit down
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Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Eclectic, to say the least.Just cannot describe the interior? A hotch potch of everything. I mean it's a dump, well it just wouldn't work..."
Alok
"My favorite restaurant in Toronto! Food is great (best involtinis ever!), service is great and music/atmosphere is great! I strongly recommend..."
Mélodie Lépine L.
"Visited with a large group and the server recommended doing a prix fixed menu for convenience. The amount of food that we got for $45 per person was..."
Bucajack
"A really good Italian restaurant with a great ambience.The quality is usually excellent, although not quite as good the last time we went.  I..."
Barbara Livesey
"Love it. A fantastic joint that will forever be one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. Anyone who doesn't have a good time at the Nose is..."
Sean Ormsby
"Love affair. I've been dining here about 1-2 times per year since it opened. Can't get enough. Involtini. Brussel sprouts. Servers. Marry me! Love..."
Guntlieri
"Great food. Loads of flavourful..."
Paul
"Love the Nose. Simply the most perfect..."
Sean Ormsby
"This Oakville snob LOVES the place and EVERYTHING about it. Read some negative reviews and I can understand their point. "No" if you want to be in..."
Chef Mastino
"Oh my God amazing. One of the finest meals I had in..."
Beatka
"LOVE the food AND staff! We went in late where they could have said kitchen was closed but Ian took VERY good care of us...."
Kinofist
"Loved it. Took my mom there for dinner last night, we shared the caprese salad and the gnocchi (was a house special) both were incredible. reasonably..."
Ally Pypes
"I've been here twice. Once for a birthday and the second time for dinner with my family. Both experiences were fabulous! First off,..."
Rick
"A neighbourhood favourite. We've been to Gio's a few times now and have had good experiences every time. As others have mentioned, the food is..."
Erica
"Never been disappointed. Awesome food, cool vibe, great service. It's my go to place if I want to impress..."
Stephanie Fung Wolfe
"Excellent!. Great food, very consistent. Love the giant meatball and all pastas, but no dish is an afterthought, all extremely well executed. Funky..."
Chalupa
"Didn't disappoint. I took my mom here for dinner recently and we weren't disappointed. we got there at 6 but the place started to fill up as we were..."
Rylanik
"A Salute To The Nose!. My girlfriend wanted me to surprise her with something for her birthday. After reading so many positive reviews, this was the..."
Mike Mojorisun
""Really really good" restaurant. Been here a couple times already and it's quickly becoming one of my new favourite restaurants in Toronto. Casual..."
Nomnomnom
"Interesting Fun eclectic decor. Tasty, well priced dishes. Everything we had from appetizers to mains, sides and dessert was delicious. The roast..."
Eric
"Great good at very decent prices. The Osso bucco was exceptionally good a were the lamb fillets...."
Spinner Dude
"Great. Delicious flavourful food, good presentation, excellent environment! portion sizes are quite small so make sure you don't go completely hungry..."
Rohan
"The food was great. Reasonably priced and the service was..."
Robin Goodfellow
"Good place to go with friends. A bustling, loud, restaurant. Pretty good eats--best enjoyed with friends. Being vegetarian, I never had the Gio's..."
Eser
"No sign on the door .. Just a Super Size Nose. Talk about taking what is there and turning it into a jem. I think its an old bank that was stripped..."
Mark Kuess
"Great. Been here a few times and have always had a great dinner. Food is very good. I find the place a bit dumpy though. Could use a few $$ towards a..."
BAR
"Excellent!. They serve great food and the service is very good. But this place gets extremely busy on Friday and Saturday nights. It was busy when we..."
Leroymarko
"Had a great dinner. The two of us went for dinner on a Thursday night and really enjoyed the food, service and environment that Gio's has to offer...."
Lovequalityeats
"Review in haiku: Chef's special menu Chianti and rapini, Yummy and so..."
Spezbaby
"Awesome food and atmosphere, I regularly go here and have never had a bad experiance. I you live in Toronto it's a..."
Andrew Xavier LeBlanc
"AMAZING!. Now this place has their SH** Together, Amazing food, Amazing service and atmosphere. It's my 3rd time dining there and knock on wood all..."
Carlos
"It's ACTUALLY really really nice, go figure. Have the..."
JP Casino
"Love it!. My husband and I went to Gio Rana's for the first time last night. We got there at about 6:30 on a Saturday night and were seated..."
Lindsey
"Excellent food, cute waiters and close to my house... Can't get..."
Terry
"Good place for a birthday celebration. There were six of us and we had a great time. Even though the place was packed, service was fast and..."
Omri
"Awesome!. I love Gio Rana's - the food and atmosphere are great. The staff and owners are top..."
Cytren
"We call it "NOSE" you'll see why when you go. This is our favorite, favorite restaurant...high end gout for cheap. You'll be bopping in your seat to..."
CHIRLY TWIRLY
"Friendly, fast, and a good place. The nose sticks out over the doorway in lieu of a sign, but it doesn't matter, members of the public beat a path to..."
Winter9
"...Gio Rana’s certainly does not lack for style or character! …And, of course, “The Nose” certainly knows good..."
Ava Ate Here
"The decor has a thrift-store-chic feeling; all of the chairs are mismatched as are the plates. It's best to go here with a group of people so that..."
Wherethelocalsgotoronto
"The food is "Mamma's Italian," and is a relatively cheap..."
Dobbernation
"The nose knows, you know. That’s the only marker you will have that you have arrived at my favourite Italian restaurant. I confess I was reluctant..."
Anabel L
"What started in midtown Toronto in the early 2000s has made its home in Leslieville. Gio's (aka 'The Nose') was a long standing staple of Yonge..."
TheFoodFella