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Ascari Enoteca, Toronto, ON

Ascari Enoteca

4.7
4.7
1577 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • 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 and group bookings of up to 13 guests at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 1,577 people are saying

Ascari Enoteca 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ascari Enoteca delights with its "amazing experience" and "outstanding service". The "best pasta", including carbonara and gnocchi, receives high praise. The intimate open kitchen and lively ambiance elevate dining, while the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff enhance the "wonderful atmosphere". A Leslieville gem for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,577 Reviews

  1. Cassandra VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, even better food. Service is excellent. Fun, upbeat atmosphere!

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  2. Andriy

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Most likely the best pasta I have tried is here

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  3. Simon

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience, we enjoyed the carbonara and the meatballs
    Ascari EnotecaResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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  4. Steven

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food: top notch Service: professional and personable Ambience: intimate, bustling but not noisy Highly recommend this neighbourhood Resto.
    Ascari EnotecaResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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  5. Parag

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - bartender was amazing and great view of the kitchen - great vibe !

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  6. Jo-Ann VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous and the service was outstanding.

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  7. Katryna

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good a Toronto classic. The Brussels sprouts are truly addictive!

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  8. MR86

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was excellent. Not enough light for dinner service

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Everett

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service. It’s a smaller style restaurant with an open kitchen concept, and once your food is ready it comes to your table. My partner and I were in and out within an hour and had excellent meals. Highly recommend their carbonara!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Drinks were a bit small but tasted great!

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FAQs

Ascari Enoteca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 792-4157.

Ascari Enoteca is rated 4.7 stars by 1577 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Leslieville / Riverdale

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Ascari Enoteca

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Caroline Ave. + Queen St. East
  • Neighborhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 and group bookings of up to 13 guests at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.

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