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Thirty seats, exposed brick, paper lanterns casting the kind of amber light that flattens the distance between a Tuesday and a Saturday — Liliana, on Queen West, is a room built around a specific feeling rather than a broad audience.
Contrada is one of the best italian restaurants in Toronto for pasta, especially if you want a strong option in Corso Italia.
Contrada is the kind of project that happens when a chef decides to stop being impressive and start being himself.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Contrada is listed in the Budget-friendly price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Contrada is a strong italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 338 Google reviews.
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Contrada is a Italian restaurant located in Corso Italia, Toronto. Contrada is the kind of project that happens when a chef decides to stop being impressive and start being himself.
Contrada is best for pasta, italian. Contrada is a strong italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 338 Google reviews.
Contrada is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.2 from 338 reviews
Start with Chicken Liver Agnolotti, Ricotta Gnocchi, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and Cod with white beans, scallops, artichoke, and Tuscan kale. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Contrada holds a 9.2 Google rating from 338 reviews. Contrada is a strong italian option in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 338 Google reviews.
Contrada is located at 537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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