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Carisma, Toronto, ON

Carisma

4.8
4.8
2203 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Steps away from the King Edward Hotel, Toronto’s financial, business, theatre, shopping and culinary districts. Carisma offers something a little different.

With a long history of being in the business, including restaurants such as Il Mulino and Barolo, Carisma prides itself on offering impeccable real Italian food and quality service.

Carisma epitomizes the overall dining experience. Whether it is a drink at the bar, or a culinary journey where you enjoy food with your senses first. It is a place where you feel at home and coming for years, even if its your first time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Website
    http://www.carismarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!
  • Location
    15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 2,203 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carisma is a top-notch Italian restaurant known for "amazing dedication and care by wait staff" and "delicious food." Guests rave about its "authentic Italian cuisine," "attentive service," and "lively atmosphere." With standout dishes like Osso Bucco and crème brûlée, it's ideal for celebrations or casual nights out.

2,203 Reviews

  1. Daniel VIP

    Ottawa23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing dedication and care by wait staff. Food was delicious. A bit too noisy. Difficult to converse.

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  2. Donna

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening out. Osso Bucco was amazing, spaghettini was a hit but the real must have was the crème brûlée! Staff were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend for an special celebration.

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  3. Amy

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carisma has been a reliable go-to place for years when I want to have some good food and wine and catch up with friends. Been there many times with different friends and we all loved it!

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  4. Gregory

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite spot downtown. Always great. Terrific food and service.

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  5. Susan

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, done to perfection and the staff was professional and friendly.

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  6. Richard

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of me and my sister's absolute favourite restaurants to go to in Toronto. As proof, we went there tonight (it is our birthdays today) for dinner-we are twins, in case you are wondering...again! Everything about the restaurant is outstanding. As far as the food is concerned, we both ordered the same things we ordered last time. We both started with their Caesar salad, which is the best one I've had since the time my family and I visited Le Lavandou in the French Riviera. Wonderful. It is technically not on the dinner menu (only the lunch one), but you can order it anyway. It's well worth it. The bread served is absolutely yummy! For the main course I had the "Galetto Al Mattone" (Oven-Roasted Free-Range Chicken, White Wine Lemon Herb Jus). I also added a side of sauteed mushrooms. My sister had the "Vitello Limone Or Porcini" (Veal Scaloppine, White Wine & Lemon Or Veal Scaloppine, Porcini Mushroom Sauce)-my sister chose the former. Both were just as delish as the last time! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!! For dessert, I ordered the "Torta Di Ricotta" (Classic Italian Cheesecake with Strawberry Compote) and my sister ordered the "Strudel Classico" (Apple Pear Strudel with House-Made Vanilla Bean Gelato)-both of which we shared! The ambiance and the service were terrific (top-notch) and we had been offered (and accepted) one of the semi-circular tables that happened to be at the front of the restaurant with a street view. That was a nice touch considering we were only two people for a table that would easily fit four people. All in all it was, yet again, a wonderful experience all round. We both will definitely be going back! Pricewise, for what you get, the prices are not cheap but well, well worth it! I told my sister and the nice lady who served us (one of the owners?) that if I ever win the lottery, we'll be going there for dinner once a week!!! So, for any and all occasions, keep this place at/near the top of your list. You won't regret it! They cater too!

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  7. Chijioke

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service! The food was awesome. I recommend Carisma for date nights.

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  8. Jackie VIP

    Toronto80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a neighbourhood gem! Always a pleasant experience. Great service - Sasha always has great recommendations and looks after all his guests. Food is delicious. A must visit!

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  9. carlo VIP

    Toronto23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always good food at Carisma, the staff is always kind and engaging. They appear to have many of their staff able to speak italian, which adds some flavour to the dining experience as you are eating Italian food. I fully enjoy dining at Carisma.

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  10. Robert

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great value. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

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FAQs

Carisma is rated 4.8 stars by 2203 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Financial District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Carisma

15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.carismarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!

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