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Contrada, Toronto, ON

Contrada

4.7 (53)
CAN$51 and over
Italian
537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

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

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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Contrada: A Modern Italian Gem in Toronto's Little Italy.

Nestled in the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, Contrada is a modern Italian-Canadian restaurant that celebrates the neighbourhood's rich culinary heritage with a fresh and innovative twist.

Step inside and be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The space is a blend of modern and vintage, with repurposed furniture and artwork creating a unique and sophisticated ambiance.

Chef Mike Vieira's menu is a culinary journey through the seasons, featuring locally sourced ingredients and Italian flavours with a playful, "punk rock" edge.

The beverage program is equally impressive, with a curated selection of unique Italian wines, inventive cocktails, and refreshing non-alcoholic options.

Whatever the occasion, experience comfort, warmth, and genuine hospitality at Contrada.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 519-3455
  • Website
    http://www.contradarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Vieira
  • Private party facilities
    For large party bookings, please e-mail info@contradarestaurant.com or visit our website at www.contradarestaurant.com/large-parties/
  • Location
    537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    College St. and Euclid Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Streetcar accessible at Euclid on both North and South sides of College Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Porchetta

    Apr 5, 2025 - May 25, 2025
    Dine at Contrada on Sunday and enjoy our delicious Italian Roast Pork with optional sides along with a selection of our regular dinner menu. Also enjoy 50% of premium bottles of red wine and $5 shots of amaro1
    Sunday Porchetta photo

  • Monday Prix Fixe

    Multiple dates available
    Monday nights at Contrada feature a special three-course prix fixe offering. This includes a choice of appetizer, pasta, and dessert, and features some of our most beloved signature dishes, such as the Lamb Croquettes, Ricotta Gnocchi and Olive Oil Cake.
    Monday Prix Fixe photo

  • Summer Pizza Sundays

    Jun 1, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
    Join Contrada on Sundays in the summer where we will be offering a rotating selection of pizzas on our beautiful patio. Please note that only some items from the regular menu will be available along with some dishes exclusive to the Sunday experience.
    Summer Pizza Sundays photo

Offers

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Join us between 5:30 and 7:30 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday for a selection of discounted snacks and beverages. This includes favourites such as our House Bread, Lamb Ribs, and Contrada Spritz, as well as beer, bubbly, and non-alcoholic options.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 53 people are saying

Contrada reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Contrada offers a "delightful" culinary experience with "amazing" food and "incredible" service in a "cozy" ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful" space, "thoughtfully curated" wine list, and standout dishes like steak and ricotta gnocchi. Ideal for celebrations and intimate dinners, it's a "must try" in Toronto.

53 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Dallas39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The halibut vignarola and pavilions tonarelli pasta were both innovatingly outstanding as we loved the snap pea purée flavoring on both dishes! The service was impeccable! The waitress went out of her way in being hypersensitive on my spouse’s food allergies in taking our order and again checking in with us. Will definitely be back if I get a chance to return to Toronto.

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  2. Andy VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just in time for the spring and summer menu. The food and cocktails were delightful as always.

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  3. Natasha VIP

    Montreal12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but a few more vegetarian options would be welcome! It is pretty noisy!!

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  4. Caroline

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely experience with my friends to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Staff were attentive and made excellent recommendations. The food was delicious and the ambience was cozy on a rainy evening. I will return.

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  5. Matthew

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful little space and the food and presentation was amazing! Highly recommend! Small simple quality menu

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  6. Ryan

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was totally amazing good service and awesome place to eat!

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  7. Kaitlynn

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Food was great, and service was incredible.

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  8. Samantha VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was very helpful and attentive all night. She also made great recommendations for wines and dishes that we loved, The steak was the best seller.

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  9. Christina

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were absolutely delighted at both the incredibly attentive and personalized service from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left. The food was impeccable. The portions were perfect. We will absolutely come back.

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  10. Arnaldo

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an outstanding experience. Can’t wait to come back!

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FAQs

Contrada is rated 4.7 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Little Italy / College St.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Contrada

537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College St. and Euclid Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Streetcar accessible at Euclid on both North and South sides of College Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Vieira
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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