hey guys,

my girl loves italian.. and would like to know THE PLACE to take her out this weekend.. i want something upscale..(kinda like that show Hell's Kitchen) Via Allegro <--- sucked! though, their wine selection was TIP TOP! been to a couple of em at yorkville..... all i can say is, overrated... mediocre food.... and the waiters have attitude..

looking for a cozy atmosphere, should be crowded.

thanks thanks!

 

My favorite is the Coco Lazone on Collage St. Last time I went there the service was AWESOME, invisible waitress until you needed something, then she was right there. Food was fantastic, made everything to order. There is Green P parking nearby.

My GF at the time and I didn't drink wine so I can't vouch for the wine list.

 

The last time I was in TO, I ate an amazing Italian restaurant called Spuntini (IIRC). It was located downtown (not sure of the street name), but was walking distance from the Four Seasons that I was staying at. I am not sure if it's the most expensive Italian restaurant, but it certainly wasn't cheap. I remember the restaurant was very beautiful as well, all terra cotta type of interior. It was very nice and would certainly make for a nice romantic dinner with the GF.

 

+1 for Spuntini!

It's on Avenue Rd just north of Bloor St, and it's my wife's favorite. We've eaten there many times. The wine list is very good, service always 8/10 or better, and seafood linguini with Pernod-cream sauce is a real panty-remover.

If you want something more casual (but still very nice), try Toni Bulloni on Cumberland between Avenue and Bay. It's my personal favorite, and I've probably eaten there 40 or 50 times. If you're really hungry, the lasagne (only available on Fridays) will blow your mind! Any other day, they do a killer Chilean Sea Bass with risotto.

 

Harbour 60..It's not exclusively Italian but they have alot of Italian food and the steak there is to die for. Creme Brule was awesome too.

 

Thanks! guys...

Spuntini
Coco Lazone

i'll keep these in mind.. and will let you guys know which one we ended up going to. I really like the idea of the "invisbile waitress".... and i loveeeeeeee seafood linguini... .hmmm mussels!!

i work very close to Toni Bulloni's and my coworkers are always there... i want some peace lol..

 

if you like seafood try "Freds Not Here" - Amazing seafod dish comes in a "bowl" w/mussels
321 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1J5
(416) 971-9155

 

ya.. thats a nice place...been there a couple of times.... speaking of king st... Verona (the first one by the parking lot in that strip) has some great pasta selections. Rabbit anyone?

the only thing i hate about this strip of restaurants is the fact that most of them are closed from around 2-5... which sucks when u wanna have a quick bite before avoiding rush hour traffic!

 

2 of the best ones that Ive been to are:

Giovanna's on College St (excellent Gnocci)

and

Grazie at Younge and Eglinton (fresh pasta...always crowded)

Both are not overpriced imo

 

Check these out too... http://www.torontolife.com/restaurant_search/

You will have to search through for what you are looking for....Toronto Life Magazine is your best bet for reviews.

 

thanks Bill... i'm always on that site lol... Grazie, i went to the one up near Vaughn mills, the pasta i ended up ordering was crap.. should try something else next time..... they do have a vast number of pasta selections AND the pricing is very reasonable.

 

Scaramouche, Teroni, Canoe...... there's tons DT

 

eh... Canoe isn't Italian... been to Terroni's however... Scaramouche <----- WOW! that looks very appealing.. thanks...

 

Rosa's Place, finch and hwy 400 area

 

try Grazie i went there for a business meeting last time,the food was delicious, its around 50 bucks per person if you go with the menu. i live in the neighborhood of yonge and eglinton they have great italian restaurants here, i ll send you some names if i can get.