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Italian•Queen West•$
Liliana
Liliana is the kind of italian room in Queen West you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date nightpastacozy
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9.8
Based on 279 reviews
Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto: 48 Picks for 2026
Toronto's best Italian restaurants balance polished service, strong pacing, and enough warmth to keep the room from feeling stiff.
48 restaurantsAvg rating 9.0$$$$ – $Updated June 2026
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Top Italian picks in Toronto
Fast answers for diners comparing italian restaurants in Toronto. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Armonia Pasta Bar
Armonia Pasta Bar suits a night out in Queen West when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Saffron Arancini and Lamb Speducci also give you a decent sense of the menu.
date nightpastacozy
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9.8
Based on 155 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar is one of the better-known italian restaurant spots in Toronto in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.
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9.6
Based on 7818 reviews
4
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Italian•Corso Italia•value
Edna + Vita
Edna + Vita is an easy italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation. Calamari Fritti and Spiedini Alla Romano also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Italian dinnerdinnerpasta
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9.6
Based on 2025 reviews
5
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Italian•Woodbridge•splurge
Tovico Trattoria
Tovico Trattoria is a italian pick in Woodbridge in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Fried Calamari & Shrimp and Braciole Calabrese also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.6
Based on 559 reviews
6
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Italian•Woodbridge•$$$
Sam's Ristorante
Sam's Ristorante is a italian pick in Woodbridge in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
pastaupscaledate night
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9.6
Based on 64 reviews
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Sugo
Sugo is a italian pick in Queen West in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date nightpastacozy
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9.4
Based on 4659 reviews
8
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Florette
Florette is the kind of italian room in Queen West you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date nightpastacozy
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9.4
Based on 425 reviews
9
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Florin Trattoria
Florin Trattoria is a italian restaurant restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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9.4
Based on 359 reviews
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Funghetto Trattoria
Funghetto Trattoria is a italian pick in Woodbridge in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.4
Based on 316 reviews
11
Italian•Woodbridge•$$$
Cantina Amici
Cantina Amici suits a night out in Woodbridge when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
pastaupscaledate night
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9.4
Based on 195 reviews
12
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Italian•Corso Italia•value
Tre Mari Bakery
Tre Mari Bakery is a italian restaurant in Corso Italia in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Italian dinnerdinnerpasta
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9.2
Based on 2388 reviews
13
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Italian•Corso Italia•$$$
Giulietta
Giulietta is an easy italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
pastaitaliandinner
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9.2
Based on 1796 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Mattachioni
Mattachioni is a italian restaurant pick in Toronto in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.2
Based on 966 reviews
15
Italian•Little Italy•$$
Terrazza
Terrazza is a italian pick in Little Italy in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
pastadate nightitalian
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9.2
Based on 478 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Campo Restaurant
Campo Restaurant is the kind of italian restaurant room in Toronto you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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9.2
Based on 433 reviews
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Italian•Corso Italia•$
Contrada
Contrada is a italian restaurant in Corso Italia in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
pastaitalian
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9.2
Based on 338 reviews
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Italian•Woodbridge•splurge
Bocconcino Restaurant
Bocconcino Restaurant is the kind of italian room in Woodbridge you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.2
Based on 304 reviews
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Donna Fernanda Toronto
Donna Fernanda Toronto suits a night out in Queen West when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date nightpastacozy
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9.2
Based on 117 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$$
The Bayleaf
The Bayleaf is a sensible italian restaurant call in Toronto in Toronto when you want something that usually lands well.
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9.0
Based on 2689 reviews
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Italian•King West•$$$
Blu Ristorante Toronto
Blu Ristorante Toronto is a italian restaurant pick in King West in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktailfine diningwine bar
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9.0
Based on 1724 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Cafe Oro di Napoli
Cafe Oro di Napoli is an easy italian restaurant option in Toronto in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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9.0
Based on 1501 reviews
23
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Italian•Toronto•$$
Cafe Carlo
Cafe Carlo is a italian restaurant restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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9.0
Based on 853 reviews
24
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Italian•The Annex•$$$
Bar Mercurio
Bar Mercurio is a italian restaurant pick in The Annex in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 465 reviews
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Italian•Corso Italia•value
Casa 73
Casa 73 is a sensible italian call in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want something that usually lands well. House Bruschetta and Crispy Crab Cakes also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Italian dinnerdinnerpasta
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9.0
Based on 429 reviews
26
Italian•Woodbridge•$$$
Tigo Trattoria Woodbridge
Tigo Trattoria Woodbridge is the kind of italian room in Woodbridge you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
pastaupscaledate night
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9.0
Based on 358 reviews
27
Italian•Little Italy•$$
Zitto Zitto Taverna
Zitto Zitto Taverna is the kind of italian room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Burrata and Branzino Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu.
pastadate nightitalian
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9.0
Based on 352 reviews
28
Italian•Woodbridge•splurge
Il Gatto e la Volpe Woodbridge
Il Gatto e la Volpe Woodbridge is the kind of italian room in Woodbridge you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.0
Based on 343 reviews
29
Italian•King West•$$
Primadonna Restaurant
Primadonna Restaurant is the kind of italian restaurant room in King West you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
hidden gemdate night
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9.0
Based on 318 reviews
30
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Italian•Little Italy•$$$$
Sal’s Pasta & Chops
Sal’s Pasta & Chops is a italian restaurant pick in Little Italy in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.0
Based on 122 reviews
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Italian•Little Portugal•$$
Zia's Place
Zia's Place suits a night out in Little Portugal when you want italian restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
hidden gemdate night
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9.0
Based on 116 reviews
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Italian•Woodbridge•splurge
SQUISITO TRATTORIA
SQUISITO TRATTORIA is a italian pick in Woodbridge in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.0
Based on 107 reviews
33
Italian•Woodbridge•splurge
Romano's Restaurant
Romano's Restaurant is the kind of italian room in Woodbridge you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Italian dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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8.8
Based on 1254 reviews
34
Italian•St. Lawrence Market•$$$$
TOCA
TOCA is the kind of italian restaurant room in St. Lawrence Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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8.8
Based on 802 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$$
F'Amelia
F'Amelia is a italian restaurant pick in Toronto in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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8.8
Based on 689 reviews
36
Italian•Queen West•$$
Bar Prima
Bar Prima is a italian pick in Queen West in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date nightpastacozy
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8.8
Based on 415 reviews
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Italian•Toronto•$$
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Mozz
Mozz is an easy italian restaurant option in Toronto in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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8.8
Based on 112 reviews
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Gusto 101
Gusto 101 suits a night out in Queen West when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date nightpastacozy
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8.6
Based on 5543 reviews
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Italian•Corso Italia•$
Trattoria Nervosa
Trattoria Nervosa is an easy italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation. Polpette con Provolone Affumicato and House Marinated Olives also give you a decent sense of the menu.
pastaitaliandinner
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8.6
Based on 3632 reviews
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Italian•Corso Italia•$
Cibo Wine Bar King West
Cibo Wine Bar King West is an easy italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
pastaitaliandinner
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8.6
Based on 3546 reviews
41
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Italian•Little Italy•$$
Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria
Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria is a italian pick in Little Italy in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
pastadate nightitalian
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8.6
Based on 3470 reviews
42
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Italian•Queen West•$$
Terroni
Terroni suits a night out in Queen West when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date nightpastacozy
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8.6
Based on 3151 reviews
43
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Italian•Little Italy•$$
Trattoria Taverniti
Trattoria Taverniti suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
pastadate nightitalian
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8.6
Based on 1805 reviews
44
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Italian•Toronto•$$$
Piano Piano Restaurant
Piano Piano Restaurant is the kind of italian restaurant room in Toronto you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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8.6
Based on 1708 reviews
45
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Italian•Toronto•$$$$
Buca Osteria & Bar
Buca Osteria & Bar is the kind of italian restaurant room in Toronto you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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8.6
Based on 1005 reviews
46
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Italian•Toronto•$$$
La Bettola Di Terroni
La Bettola Di Terroni is a italian restaurant pick in Toronto in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.4
Based on 1454 reviews
47
Italian•Woodbridge•$$$
Via Mercanti Woodbridge
Via Mercanti Woodbridge suits a night out in Woodbridge when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
pastaupscaledate night
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8.4
Based on 908 reviews
48
Italian•Toronto•$$$$
bosk
bosk is a italian restaurant pick in Toronto in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.4
Based on 434 reviews
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The 15 Best Date Night Restaurants in Toronto
The Toronto restaurants that make a date feel shaped, warm, and worth remembering without leaning too hard on cliché.
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Common questions about Italian in Toronto
What are the best Italian restaurants in Toronto?
The top Italian restaurants in Toronto include Liliana, Armonia Pasta Bar, Mootz Pizzeria + Bar. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Toronto?
Liliana is among the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Toronto, with a 9.8 Google rating across 279 reviews.
How much does Italian food cost in Toronto?
Italian restaurants in Toronto range from $$$$ to $. Most mid-range options fall in the value range.
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