Best Contemporary Italian restaurants in Little Italy / College St.

Price: Moderate (229)Price: Expensive (208)Price: Very Expensive (129)

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1. Bar Vendetta

4.8

Exceptional(328)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Little Portugal / Dundas West

Booked 44 times today

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2. Danico

4.7

Exceptional(56)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Little Italy / College St.

Booked 10 times today

Toronto’s highly awaited DaNico has opened its doors in the historic landmark bank building in the heart of the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood. Created by hospitality giants Liberty Entertainment Group and Don Alfonso 1890, DaNico offers Michelin style cuisine, exceptional service and uniquely bespoke design. Partner and Michelin star Chef Daniele Corona brings his exceptional talent to this fine-dining destination restaurant. As executive chef, his signature menu focuses on the modern Italian culinary tradition he is regarded for, combined with modern Asian influences, utilizing the very finest, local, and sustainable ingredients available in the country. DaNico is the pinnacle of Toronto’s dining scene -- now on the global stage.

3. Don Alfonso 1890

4.7

Exceptional(1740)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Harbourfront

Booked 57 times today

The City’s most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide – Toronto 2022. Created in partnership with hospitality icon Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the only North American location of world-renowned Michelin Star Chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino’s Don Alfonso 1890. Sitting atop the iconic Westin Harbour Castle, on the edge of Lake Ontario, the spacious new location on the 38th floor, offers stunning views of the city skyline and Toronto’s harbor. Showcasing the incredible cuisine of Michelin Star Chefs Ernesto & Alfonso Iaccarino and the wonderful fresh flavors of the Amalfi coast, Don Alfonso 1890’s cuisine is characterized by its modernity, Mediterranean flare and the exceptional quality of the raw materials used.

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4. TOCA - The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

4.6

Exceptional(1968)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Entertainment District

Booked 35 times today

We Welcome You To Taste Italy! Enjoy A New Authentic Italian Trattoria Menu created by our Culinary Team. Enjoy Pasta Finished In Large Parmesan Wheels, Prosciutto Sliced In The Dining Room, Traditional Italian-Themed Digestifs, In Addition To Our Signature Favourites and our dedicated Cheese Cave. Buon Appetito.

5. Amano Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(270)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • St. Lawrence Market

Booked 37 times today

Experience exceptional modern Italian at Amano Trattoria. Led by acclaimed Chef Michael Angeloni and located just steps from Union Station in the St. Lawrence District, Amano is consistently ranked as one of Toronto's top rated destinations for Italian cuisine. Amano features a seasonal menu filled with classic and contemporary dishes created using only the freshest ingredients and inspired by the regions of Italy. With a full cocktail bar and an extensive wine list, you'll enjoy the perfect pairing to elevate your culinary experience. With a chic and intimate ambience, the beautifully designed, dimly lit interior sets the mood for a truly memorable evening that is the perfect choice for special occasions, romantic dinners, and group celebrations. We invite you to come and see for yourself why we are the go-to spot for any celebration.

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6. Día Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

Awesome(34)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Yorkville

Booked 6 times today

Día is a convivial Yorkville gathering place that promotes seasonal sourcing, eclectic wine, creative cocktails, and a warm atmosphere for guests and neighbors alike.

7. Scarlett

3.4

Very Good(38)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Queen West

Booked 1 time today

Scarlett on Queen West is a prestige cocktail and dining location with great Italian Food.

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8. Ritz Bar – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

4.0

Excellent(1)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Entertainment District

Located in the heart of entertainment and financial district, Ritz Bar the perfect destination for signature drinks, classic cocktails, customized martini and delicious food. No reservations, walk-in only, first come - first served. Covered Patio has been extended and is open for both food and beverage service.

9. Venga Cucina

4.8

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • The Junction

Booked 2 times today

Venga Cucina is the culminated vision of restauranteur Gino Benevenga. Hailing from Campania region of Italy, Gino brings a little piece of his motherland to Toronto’s Junction neighborhood.Gino has perfected the craft of the roman-style flatbread pizzas—the pinsa romana—and is one of only two certified masters in Canada to offer authentic pinsa romana at his restaurant.The pinsa is heralded for its crunchy exterior, its light and airy pockets in the center, and its digestibility; all due to a select blend of cereal flours and high hydration.In addition to pinsa romana, Venga Cucina offers a full menu inspired by local ingredients and the dishes that Gino grew up with in Sorrento.

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10. Cellar Door Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(45)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • New Toronto

Booked 1 time today

Cellar Door Restaurant offers one the best wood fired pizza in Etobicoke. We workwith simple quality ingredients to put together some of the best dishes. Make sure to try some of our signature neopolitan pizzas such as the fig za, rabbit za, spicy house sausage za, the meat lover za. Make sure to try out our freshly hand made pastas such as the pesto chicken or the lobster ravioli. Our brown butter lobster risotta is a game changer.

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