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 Zero pretense spot |
594 College Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B3 Canada +1 416 534 4637 http://www.diplomatico.ca/ |
You'd think that a place that has seen the likes of Sophia Loren darken its doorway would be intimidatingly overdone. Not this unpretentious Little Italy hotspot. That lack of pretension is reflected in the crowd it attracts, from gawking tourists to long-time locals. They come for the great atmosphere, the cheap beer, the summertime patio, the perfect cappuccino and the downscale Italian food -Pepperoni Pizza (tomato and cheese), beautifully deep-fried Panzerotti (plus extra toppings), and Homemade Pasta. Astonishingly cheap daily specials include Fettina (grilled marinated veal) with Salad or Pasta on Tuesdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively place for fun |
220 Yonge St (at Dundas Street) Toronto, ON M5B 3H7 Canada +1 416 598 4454 http://www.citygrill.ca/ |
Located in the Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall and overlooking Trinity Square, this restaurant definitely lives up to its name, offering grilled fish, steaks, chicken and salads. For the shoppers in the crowd, a good place to stop for a bite before resuming the battle. It's a wild and vibrant room, full of high energy and good spirits. The menu is mostly bistro-style with offerings such as City Grill Greek salad (CAD9.95), homestyle meatloaf (CAD10.95), and grilled vegetable pizza (CAD9.95). Unique is their one-price wine list and the strictly Canadian beer policy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet pizza deluxe |
140 Cumberland Street Toronto, ON M5R 1A8 Canada +1 416 975 1100 http://dimmibar.com/ |
Located in Yorkville and close to the major downtown attractions, this restaurant has gone back to the basics with offerings of pizza and pasta. The mood is casual, and the service friendly. There's bar service to 2a and, although the main kitchen closes at 11p, there's often a chance of getting pizza and pasta until 2a. The thin crust pizza is gourmet all the way with offerings ranging from the traditional Margherita to Marinara with Calamari, Shrimps and Baby Clams. Meat and fish specials are also offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh from the market |
637 College Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B5 Canada +1 416 538 2098 |
Located on the edge of Kensington Market, this restaurant is able to take advantage of the fresh produce and other ingredients around it. The specials are based on seasonal availability, assuring some of the most authentic Italian in the city. It also assures a steady stream of customers hoping to take advantage of the bounty. The cuisine is mostly Mediterranean Italian, featuring an assortment of light pastas and risotti as well as mains that include Whole Red Snapper, 18 oz Veal Chop and Grilled Mixed Seafood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Toronto's best pizza |
214 King Street West (at Simcoe) Toronto, ON M5H 3S6 Canada +1 416 977 2855 http://www.ilfornello.com/ |
Located in the city's entertainment district, this is one of ten Il Fornellos in all. The ambience is perfect, with intimate tables close to the kitchen or bay-window terrace seating at the front. The made-to-order gourmet pizza may be Toronto's best and has been voted so on many occasions. This is not fast food, orange bag pizza, but wondrous creations from a wood-fired oven (thus Il Fornello). At the same time, it is still a place where hockey game denim works as well as opera silk. Consult website for other locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Italian on the Corso |
1163 St Clair Avenue West (At Dufferin) Toronto, ON M6E 1B2 Canada +1 416 656 6159 |
This spot offers traditional Italian food in a culturally vibrant part of town. Located along the Corso Italia, a strip of shops and restaurants in Toronto's Italian community, the restaurant adds to the experience of walking the neighborhood and sampling its rich and authentic flavor. The clientèle ranges from locals of all ages to visitors from around the world who walk in after window-shopping. The main courses consist mostly of pasta dishes and Italian sandwiches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home away from home |
5304 Yonge Street North York Toronto, ON M2N 5R2 Canada +1 416 222 2888 http://mezzanotte.ca/ |
Located near the North York Civic Centre and Mel Lastman Square, this trattoria came into existence when brothers Robert and Gus Savonarota decided to pack in their successful Mamma's Pizza franchise and go into the real restaurant business. The result is a 90-seat space where pizza takes a backseat to Chef Franco Di Renna's salads, antipasti, pasta, meats and fish. While the pasta, chicken and fish are all excellent, try the lunch-time mouth-watering Veal Sandwich. Load it up with mushrooms, green peppers and cheese and get yourself a Brio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A real slice |
654 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 2H7 Canada +1 416 961 2222 |
Located across from the University of Toronto athletic centre, this fast food parlour has been producing gourmet pizzas since 1982. And there are those who claim this is the best pizza in the city. Each of the pizzas is named after a celebrity, including Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Marlon Brando and Al Capone. Aside from the usual takeaway, Papa Ceo also sells slices over the counter ranging from strictly vegetarian to heavily loaded with meats. There are 26 gourmet selections in all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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