Toronto Italian Restaurants
Although preferences and styles have changed over years, and Italian restaurants have made changes in their menus to appeal to calorie conscious consumers, full-bodied and zesty Italian cuisine is still very popular. Toronto’s thriving Italian community has produced restaurants with spectacular and savoury Italian menus. You can also enjoy Americanized Italian dining or go more traditional, with a little slice of Italy right here in Toronto.
Il Fornello
1968 Queen St. East
416-691-8377
Location: 3 blocks east of Woodbine Ave.
Il Fornello on King
214 King Street W. (at Simcoe)
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S6
Tel: (416) 977-2855
Hearty pastas, pizzas, and zesty salads are all on the menu at Il Fornello, a small Italian restaurant chain based in Toronto. Wood-oven pizzas are their specialty, with toppings like prosciutto, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, black olives, tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella and brick cheeses. The Il Fornello King Street West location is across the street from Roy Thomson Hall, and just blocks away from the Royal Alexandra and the Princess of Wales Theatres.
East Side Mario’s
151 Front Street W.
Toronto, ON, M5J 2N1
Tel: (416) 360-1917
Location: Downtown Toronto, West of University Ave.
The popular restaurant chain with the “Badda Boom Badda Bing” brings its New York-themed Italian dining to Front Street. Not far from the CN Tower, Skydome and Toronto Convention Centre, East Side’s is the place to stop for pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, and salads. Even the menu is a taste of New York with names like A Little Taste of Italy, Bella Pizzeria, NYC Yoot Menu. For a casual Italian meal, East Side Mario’s delivers a great experience.
La Bruschetta
1317 St. Clair Ave W.
Toronto, ON
Location: West of Downtown near Dufferin Street.
With its casual 1950’s Italian theme, La Bruschetta is the place to find spicy Italian sausage, pasta and seafood. Some of their specialities include: Rotolo di Pasta (Ricotta-stuffed pasta roll, baked and topped with a bechamel sauce); Penne Vesuvio (Hot, spicy, piccante, with Italian sausage and tomato); and Capellini Sapore di Mare (Angel hair pasta with a famous Bruschetta sauce, shrimp and wine, topped off with gorgonzola).
La Fenice
319 King Street West
Toronto, ON,
416-585-2377
In the heart of the entertainment district, La Fenice is one of Toronto’s finest Italian restaurants. Known for its fast, professional service and fresh ingredients, La Fenice delivers a modern Italian menu for business people and theatre-goers. Sample the Antipasti Fantasia di antipasti fenice with a selection of seafood, meats and marinated vegetables; Carne Scaloppine di vitello con funghi freschi and veal scaloppine with fresh wild mushrooms; or the Spaghettini tutto mare with mixed seafood in red or white sauce.
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We will Rock You Tickets
The Elgin Theatre has Peter Pan and the Princess of Wales Theatre is offering We Will Rock You for theatre lovers. Find tickets for the plays at Ticketmaster. Enjoy a Toronto Theatre event in downtown Toronto and book a Terrific Toronto weekend getaway at one of the best Toronto hotels and enjoy great rates and services.
Toronto Tours
This summer and fall, make the Toronto CN Tower, Casa Loma, ROM, AGO, Ontario Place, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo, Canada's Wonderland and Eaton Centre part of exciting Toronto Tours. The Toronto Zoo has undergone many renovations offering exciting new exhibits including the Great Barrier Reef, Stingray Bay, and wildlife from the African Savanna, African Rainforest, Americas and Australasia. Find out more about the Toronto Zoo's exhibits and location.
Torontos Attractions
There's lots to see and do in Toronto. From rides on the glass walled elevator at CN Tower to a tour of an old castle, to Canada's Wonderland theme park, your family will have a great time. Enjoying dining at some fine Toronto Restaurants and Toronto Bistros while you're attenting sports events, Toronto music concerts, theatre performances, and Jazz Festivals.
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