Pasta near Toronto ON (1344 Result(s))

The romantic street lights of ELM street, just off the rush of Yonge and Dundas is a quaint Italian restaurant, Donatello.

This Forest Hill original wants to provide the backdrop to your next memorable restaurant experience. Here, a casual approach to extraordinary food means kosher dining at its finest, and friends and families alike gather to celebrate their special occasions inside its warm glow. From flavour-packed pizza prepared in our wood-burning oven to cooked-to-perfection pasta dressed in homemade sauces to Sunday brunch omelettes fit for a monarch, we cover all the culinary bases. A well-populated cocktail and wine list seal the deal.

La Forchetta equals quality Italian fare, right in the heart of Little Italy. The renowned 600+ wine list is a perfect complement to such tasty items as Goat Cheese stuffed Portabellos, homemade Wild Mushroom Gnocchi and Australian rack of lamb. The Tuscan Style Chicken is a fan favourite.

In the Distillery District, Archeo combines an open plan concept, equivalent of the urban loft apartment, and welcoming hospitality. With high yellow pine ceilings, concrete floors, exposed brick walls and the reclaimed timber bar and tables are a perfect blend of contemporary style and historic tradition. Large scale photographs of on-site heritage architecture by artist Steven Evans are novel room dividers lending the large open-concept room a sense of relaxed intimacy. Perfect for cozy lunches or large functions of up to 200.

A restaurant is all about food and mood. But a romantic back story doesn't hurt either. Luckily, Ned and Linda Spahic have all three in spades at their Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue restaurant, Balsamico.

Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant is located in the heart of the Annex just south of Casa Loma. Owners/Operators Chef Al Garber and Robert Chee invite you to come savour the fresh and delicious cuisines form different Mediterranean regions like Italy, Spain, Middle East, Israel, Greece and Turkey. Authentic plates such as Jerusalem Fattoush Salad, Grilled Haloumi Salad with Tiger Shrimps, Hand Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Persian Spiced Duck Breast, Merrakesh Braised Lamb Shank, Shashuka, Thin Crust Stretch to Order Pizzas and more. Chef Al Garber uses local ingredients sourced from the local Annex area. He does his buying daily to keep his dishes fresh and delicious. Aviv is serving up the wonderful cuisines at Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch. Ample parking is available. (Free after 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday) Aviv takes reservations from small to large groups.

Come enjoy a yummy meal at ARDO. They are readily accessible by public transit and bicycle. Come visit them in a location known as stimulating.

Pasta is the superstar at this Old World Italian eatery, where high ceilings and brick walls enclose nothing short of a pending experience in exquisite dining. On-line reviewers swoon over the homemade pasta and pizza, and collectively scoff at the notion that one might find anything pedestrian to eat at this innovative King West spot. The frequently updated menu is date-stamped, to demonstrate its recency, but staples like nodini (little fists of bread brushed with olive oil, sea salt and rosemary) and parmigiana di melanzane (layers of preserved tomato, fried eggplant and cheese) are perennial favourites. Buca's wine list is respectable; the cocktail selection is inventive and the service is stellar.

Terrazza is a casual place where neighbours, friends, and family gather to share good times.

This stylish Leslieville restaurant and wine bar takes the marriage between food and grape seriously. Every dish here is predicated on a particular wine with which it might be fruitfully paired. On the list, find comfort-food favourites, like roast chicken and flat-iron steak. On-line reviewers rave about the crispy chicken tails. The wine list at this former auto parts warehouse is more robust, spilling over with reds, roses, whites and sparklings, an impressive 40 of which are available by the glass. The décor is pleasingly minimalist, with a long bar, partially open kitchen and spacious dining area. Service is impeccable, and regulars come back for the abundance of happy-hour specials, like on-the-house amuse-bouches and $1 oysters.

One of North Toronto's favourite neighbourhood bar and restaurants, Safari has earned a reputation for great food in a casual atmosphere. Their strength lies in the kitchen, preparing every item on the menu including all signature sauces, dressings and desserts in house, sourcing fresh available local ingredients. They take pride in offering a unique blend of food, wine and specialty beers to be enjoyed in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Since opening in 1995, their goal has always been to offer hospitality in addition to friendly efficient service. Safari is comprised of a main floor restaurant, second floor billiard room and lounge, and boasts one of North Toronto's largest heated outdoor patios. Safari also specializes in private and corporate functions of any size.

La Grotta Pizzeria brings Italian fare to Pape Village, at Pape and Mortimer. With a wide range of pizzas, pastas, salads, seafood and meat available, there is something for everyone.

Come savor a delicious dish at Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They happily provide catering services, a take-out menu and party services and are open after-hours from Tuesday to Sunday. You can get there by bicycle and public transit. The neighboring location is notable for its restaurants and stores. You may pay by American Express, Interac, MasterCard and Visa.

The kind of spot Marlon Brando or Frank Sinatra might show up for a 'za and a glass of malbec, this hip Annex trattoria is a standout for lots of reasons. Take, for example, the consistently yummy pies that tumble out of its state-of-the-art, imported-from-Italy pizza oven. Or the eight interesting by-the-glass wines (picked at the owner's discretion and subject to seasonal change-ups) that flow from the on-site Enomatic machine. Or the fresh pasta and tomato sauce prepared to exacting standards in the Mercurio kitchen. Or perhaps it's simply Bar Mercurio's comfy atmosphere — intimate enough to be date-worthy but quaint enough to host a solo experience with gusto — and the attentive, personalized service that flourishes within it.