Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Old Toronto

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Old Toronto? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Carisma

4.8

4.8 (2203)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

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.

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Amy

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

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!

Tutti Matti

4.8

4.8 (1329)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Tutti Matti serves traditional, authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared using only fresh seasonal ingredients. We also feature a wood fired pizza oven .
Everything is made in-house, including our fresh bread and pastas. Some dishes are permanent productions of our kitchen — gnudi, pinci, pappardelle, tagliatelle. Others are more seasonal, like stuffed zucchini flowers in the summers and polpetta and hearty soups in the winter. From day one, we have served venison, wild boar, fennel pork sausage and we love to produce delectable trays of antipasto, which change seasonally and daily (sometimes even mid‐service!)
Discover a great list of Italian wines, carefully selected to match the flavors and spirit of Tuscan food.
Tutti Matti has been hailed by critics and received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 "L'Eccio D'Oro" for Osteria of the Year (an award previously

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Marc

Dined 5 days ago

Superb service. Best salad I've had in a Toronto restaurant, truly superior. Excellent pasta. Excellent bolognese. The Negroni was terrific. And the panacotta for dessert was the perfect finishing touch.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle

Little Anthony's Italian Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1261)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Little Anthony’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant located in Toronto’s Financial District. We have represented family traditions since 1988. We take great pride in our delectable cuisine, passionate people, and inspiring culture. Our menu, created by Chef Reza Parsia, combines seasonal ingredients with Mediterranean flavours.

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Faisal

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Great for business or small group luncheons. Very responsive staff and excellent food - not too heavy yet tasty. Nice location near many businesses.

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Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

La Fenice

4.6

4.6 (944)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Set in the heart of the Entertainment District since 1984, we at La Fenice, are proud to be creating the ultimate Italian fine-dining experience!

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Lou

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Overall a great experience, service was top notch food exceptional. Would recommend without hesitation. 👍

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4.7

4.7 (623)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

In the heart of the Financial District, Modus Ristorante is Toronto's plush spot for refined Italian cuisine.

We host one of the Financial District's best patios with ample seating for all occasions. Modus might serve Italian food, but refreshingly, no one’s anxious to label it “rustic.” Modus’s menu takes recognizable Italian classics and re-creates them as fine-dining fares.

The restaurant offers an extensive 300-bottle wine program, with seasonally selected wine by the glass. A focus on Italian, Californian and South American wines provides excellent pairing for a fine dining experience.

Behind Modus is Sam Genkov, owner of the 23-year-old District favourite Bravi Ristorante.

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Suzanne

Dined 7 days ago

Very good food. Nice ambiance but a little pricey.

TOCA - The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

4.6

4.6 (2195)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

TOCA is a modern Italian dining destination, showcasing refined recipes and timeless flavours crafted by Chef Alessandro Panattoni, a native of Rome, Italy. This versatile venue provides distinctive experiences, such as Cheese & Wine Pairings with our sommelier and an exclusive Chef’s Table Culinary Adventure in a unique
interactive setting. TOCA also offers a lovely bistro area as well as a private dining room, ideal for those
planning special events.

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ZaheerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our server Briana was excellent and one of the better at any higher end dining place in Toronto. Please recognize her.

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Mercatto - College St.

4.7

4.7 (400)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Mercatto on College St. in Toronto, Ontario is a high-end, fast-casual restaurant that offers a number of Italian dishes. The menu includes pizzas, which are what Mercatto is most known for. There are eight to choose from, with options like Spicy Diavola, Pepperoni and Napoli (made with white anchovies).

On the menu you’ll find everything from meat and cheese plates to appetizers, pizza, pasta dishes, and more. Share a salumi & formaggi board with a group of friends and family. Enjoy classic appetizers like Calamari Fritti, Arancini and Burrata. Choose your favorite pasta dish, including Ricotta Gnocchi, Tagliatelli alla Bolognese and Linguini di Mare or indulge in a fish, chicken or beef entrée such as Polla alla Diavola, Arctic Char and Prime Striploin.

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Emily

Dined 4 days ago

The food is beautifully presented, very well cooked, and both healthy and upscale/gourmet. The service is attentive but not intrusive. The vibe is artistic and bustling. Highly recommended.

La Bettola di Terroni

4.6

4.6 (2125)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to an unforgettable meal at La Bettola di Terroni. We are now taking reservations for Sunday May 11th. 12pm-8pm

La Bettola di Terroni is located in the core of the financial district and just steps away from major Toronto landmarks such as Massey Hall, Eaton Centre, Elgin Winter Garden and Dundas Square. While maintaining the essence of Terroni, the menu at La Bettola focuses on traditional southern Italian dishes, particularly influenced by Sicilian cuisine and largely inspired by food seasonality and quality ingredients. Here you will find both classic Terroni dishes and some new favourites always punctuated with an exclusive selection of Italian wines.

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Howard

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service was excellent. A bit pricey for us but very enjoyable. 1st time dining there and we do recommend it. We would definitely return when back in Toronto.

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Popular dish

Ravioli al Brasato

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

Popular dish

Tagliolini alle Zucchine

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar - Front St

4.6

4.6 (1610)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

It's a little of this, a little of that and a whole new take on Italian.
Our story is simple. Everything we can make fresh daily, we do. Including our hand-stretched mozzarella (made-to-order every day between 5pm & 11pm), our pasta, our signature 1/2 lb meatballs, our dough, bread and desserts.

Winner of the TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence.

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Lynne

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, excellent staff and perfect location. Love it!

Amano Italian Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (536)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Amano Italian Kitchen is a modern Italian restaurant that prides itself on using locally sourced fresh ingredients to create an ever-changing menu. The restaurant draws inspiration from its Italian heritage, while also embracing a contemporary approach. Whether you're in the mood for classic Italian dishes or something more adventurous, Amano Italian Kitchen has something to offer. With its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality, it's the perfect destination for any occasion.

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Salvatore

Dined 5 days ago

The overall experience was great and will be back again.

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