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Ascari Enoteca, Toronto, ON

Ascari Enoteca

4.8
4.8
1250 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
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Ascari Enoteca mirrors [Alberto] Ascari’s love for all things food and wine, bringing a rustic wine bar to Toronto’s East end with a simple philosophy of good, quality ingredients. It’s a neighbourhood locale where people come to linger over a simple, delicious meal washed down by a superb bottle of wine. Whether you’re solo, with friends or family, rest assured you’ll always leave here feeling like family.

Ascari has been awarded one of Canada's Neighbourhood Gems by OpenTable and Best Italian Restaurant in Now Magazine.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 792-4157

Other options

  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 792-4157

  • Website

    http://ascari.ca/leslieville

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    John Sinopoli

  • Catering

    We offer full-service catering through our Events + Catering team. Please email us at info@ascarievents.ca with any catering inquiries.

  • Private party facilities

    We host private events at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.

  • Location

    1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7

  • Neighbourhood

    Leslieville / Riverdale

  • Cross Street

    Caroline Ave. + Queen St. East

  • Parking Details

    Parking on Queen St is metred parking

  • Public Transit

    501 streetcar stop in front of restaurant at Caroline Ave.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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  • Up Close + Personal with Sciare dell'Alba

    Mar 28, 2023 only
    Let’s raise a glass to the female winemakers of the world. In honour of International Women's Day, we are featuring wines from Elisabetta Abrami of Sciare dell'Alba. Elisabetta has established multiple vineyards across Italy from the ground up, having cleared the land and planted vines with the support of her family. From the vineyard to the cellar, Elisabetta’s conviction towards excellence is a testament to what is achieved of women at the helm, in the wine industry and beyond. Nupur Gogia will be in house to pour and pair Elisabetta’s wines with our à la carte menu. All wines will be available for purchase at Mercatino e Vini, our bottle shop a few block away at 1091 Queen St East.

What 1,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Italian

  • Toronto

    Italian

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  1. BrittneyR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, ambiance and service were all fantastic. We came for a birthday celebration and everyone walked away with nothing but complimentary things to say. We are excited for our next visit to Ascari.

  2. RHTJ

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Just wanted to say that I am a little disappointed with our visit tonight (Wednesday). The food was good and the service was great, however, my wine glass literally fell apart (stem shattered) on the table in front of me, dumping wine in my lap. No offer of restitution (not even a replacement glass of wine). Very disappointing.

  3. JudyM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Been to Ascari several times and always good food. This time, both my dinner and husband's were so-so. Pasta dish seemed not al dente and way too much salt. May be a problem with kitchen. Husband thought boneless ribs might have been prepared elsewhere. Dessert and coffees both v good. Wines so-so. Service was really excellent.

  4. MichaelD

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Service slow and not very attentive, took awhile to ask us for drinks, starters of Brussels sprouts, and rapini poor, beet salad good. Pasta was luke warm and plates to share on were cold …price point of 368$ and then wanting tips 18% to 22% a bit insulting. That’s another $70! I tried to get our reservation earlier than the 8.15pm open table time by phoning the restaurant directly. Couldn’t reach as phone number just went to reservation recording for all 3 restaurants….very frustrating not being able to talk directly to restaurant location. All in all a very disappointing experience…

  5. Giordan

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best tomato sauce of my life…obviously a generationally-refined secret recipe some nonna has kept secret 🤤

  6. LouiseA

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, wine and service. Well see you soon❤️

  7. LJFM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was very good. Food was excellent. Good wine menu and non-alcoholic beverage options. Good value considering the high quality of the food.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great time. First time visiting Ascari Enoteca, and honestly it was amazing. The food was brilliant and the service was top notch. Can’t recommend this lovely gem enough! Will definitely be visiting again!

  9. Jeneral

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    Food wasn’t that great. Found both dives bland. The noise level was kinda high hard to have conversation

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy our visits to Ascari - knowledgeable kind folks found here.

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food!!!

  12. Blake1234

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    The air conditioning was on - we were right by the window and it was extremely drafty .

  13. mothersdaybrunch

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I will dream of that carbonara until we visit next.

  14. MelissaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food but very intimate place. Best meal we’ve had in a very long time!

  15. JoannB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Pricey wine list. Would be nice if there were some more reasonably priced wines.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If you want to have an amazing Italian dinner look no further!!! Must try this location in Leslieville…. Sorry King west (not the same menu)

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was really amazing, particularly the focaccia, brussel sprouts, tuna appetizers.

  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Romantic setting

  19. blitraveler

    Toronto

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Food and service were outstanding tonight to celebrate my brother in law's birthday! It was truly memorable and food and service outperformed the likes of Alo! A quiet gem in Toronto! Their summer patio is also outstanding!

  20. VivianT

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It's vibrant restaurant. Both the service and the food were excellent. Especially on a Monday night when most restaurants were closed.

  21. lisaG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic meal, delightful service, wonderful evening. Will definitely return and also recommend to friends! One suggestion...for Winter, consider adding a curtain at the front door to block the gusts of cold wind from entering the front half of the restaurant.

  22. Alexis

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! We’ve been going to Ascar for years and it is one of my favourite restaurants- delicious pasta and great wine

  23. Dragonfly26

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and attentive staff. Food is always excellent and unique.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing & service was excellent. I will certainly be back. Grazie

  25. BillK

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful celebration of my birthday. Everything was great!!

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fine dinner at the Enoteca. Enjoyed the Masseria Setteporter mascalese which matches well with our salty and savoury appetisers. Enjoyed the spaghetti carbonara (again). My dinner partner partook of the agnolotti. We’ll return again.

  27. Molly

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Had a great time! Brought a friend here for the vibe and food and we were both blown away.

  28. AliciaJ

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Ascari Enoteca and we found the food, service and ambience all exceptional. I went with a friend and came back afterwards and told my husband "I've found a new restuarant we have to go to - it's fantastic." I had the Insalata Verde which was unique and a wonderful combinations of flavours and the TAGLIATELLE AI FRUTTI DI MARE which was to die for - very fresh tasting and again an unusual combination of flavours that melded beautifully. Thanks for a great evening

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for an anniversary. And everything from the food to the service. We will be back!! :)

  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food and service were good, but Had the last rez of night at 9:30 and felt too rushed thru drinks to order food before kitchen closed. in the end it was fine, as our waiter was very nice. but we were the last to leave restaurant while the staff cleaned up.

  31. MoniqueG

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Its always exciting to go for my quarterly dinner to see what new and delicious items chef has put on the menu. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out on one of Toronto's young and incredibly bright chefs. Staff were as lovely as ever.

  32. Leah

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good experience overall. Waiter forgot to read us the specials, which was ashamed cause when heard about them later they sounded very good.

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The cod was excellent The pasta not as good But nice time

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious!

  35. msd101

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    There were a few mistakes in some of the food items such as an item on the Primo course being a crisp rather than the described soufflé, and the pasta of the lobster ravioli for Secondi being slightly too al dente, but overall the food was very tasty and the evening was enjoyed by both of us. A very pleasant New Year's Eve meal and ambiance, despite staff being rather rushed and somewhat stressed by the anticipated 3 sittings. As always, the wine was excellent but price markup high.

  36. MaryT

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner here for the first time during a snowstorm. It was such an amazing meal, wonderful service, and got a complimentary dessert because of the storm.

  37. angelaj

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time the food was fantastic and creative

  38. Lisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service - our server Ashley was really helpful in making suggestions. The food was great as well. Overall a very good experience.

  39. TomM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything on the menu is really good but the pastas are truly outstanding. A great value for money

  40. PeterD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Food was okay

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ascari Enoteca using the Order Online button. Ascari Enoteca also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 792-4157.

Ascari Enoteca is rated 4.8 stars by 1250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 792-4157

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Ascari Enoteca

1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Caroline Ave. + Queen St. East

  • Neighbourhood

    Leslieville / Riverdale

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Parking on Queen St is metred parking

  • Public Transit

    501 streetcar stop in front of restaurant at Caroline Ave.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    John Sinopoli

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

    http://ascari.ca/leslieville

  • Phone number

    (416) 792-4157

  • Catering

    We offer full-service catering through our Events + Catering team. Please email us at info@ascarievents.ca with any catering inquiries.

  • Private party facilities

    We host private events at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.

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