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Trattoria Nervosa

Name: Trattoria Nervosa
Address: 75 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 1B8, CA
Telephone: (416) 961-4642
Price range: $

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Trattoria Nervosa is one of the best italian restaurants in Toronto for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Corso Italia.

Trattoria Nervosa has occupied the same Yorkville corner since 1996, and in a neighbourhood that has cycled through enough concepts to fill a graveyard, that kind of continuity means something.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

Trattoria Nervosa has occupied the same Yorkville corner since 1996, and in a neighbourhood that has cycled through enough concepts to fill a graveyard, that kind of continuity means something. The two-floor room with its coveted upstairs patio has built its reputation not on reinvention but on the stubborn consistency of southern-Italian cooking done without apology or embellishment. Three decades in, the longevity is the argument. The menu centres on the kind of Italian that rewards familiarity rather than novelty. The Fungi pizza is the dish regulars point to without hesitation — the one that anchors the room's reputation and, by most accounts, the reason first-timers become repeat visitors. The Mafalde ai Funghi, a creamy mushroom pasta, is reportedly the plate that has kept tables full across seasons and decades, the sort of dish that accrues loyalty quietly. The Risotto Nervosa is the kitchen's signature and is consistently described as rich and properly executed — a dish the room has presumably had thirty years to calibrate. Beyond the headliners, the burrata and the kale salad are the starters diners cite as evidence that the kitchen applies the same attention to the supporting act as it does to the main event. Nothing on the menu is chasing a trend, which is precisely the point. Nervosa works best as a relaxed weeknight dinner or a long patio lunch in warmer months — the upstairs terrace is one of the neighbourhood's more sought-after outdoor seats and books up accordingly. Reservations are advisable for weekend evenings year-round, and essential for the patio once summer arrives. Come with straightforward expectations and the room will meet them reliably.

Giovanni Ricci, Italian Food Editor

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Rating (Google) 8.6

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dinner and pasta

Price and pace

Budget-friendly

Neighborhood

Corso Italia · 75 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada

Price

Budget-friendly

Google rating

8.6 from 3,632 reviews

Phone

(416) 961-4642

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What to order

Signature dishes at Trattoria Nervosa

Polpette con Provolone Affumicato

beef, veal and pork meatballs braised in tomato sauce, parmigiano, smoked provolone

House Marinated Olives

Castelvetrano, Picholin, Kalamata, purple olives, cured black olives roasted garlic, herbs, chillies

Risotto Nervosa

barolo braised beef short rib, local field and porcini mushrooms, truffle

Calamarata con Gamberi

shrimp, cherry tomato, garlic, chillies

Mafalde ai Funghi

portobello, porcini, crimini, oyster mushrooms, parmigiano, truffle paste, light cream sauce

Why go

What makes Trattoria Nervosa worth the move

Trattoria Nervosa is a clean first click in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want a italian option you can trust. Polpette con Provolone Affumicato and House Marinated Olives also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 3,632 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.6 from 3,632 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and pasta

Style

Italian in Corso Italia

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Budget-friendly

Best for

pasta italian dinner

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Google rating: 8.6 from 3,632 reviews

Price point: $

Popular dishes: Polpette con Provolone Affumicato, House Marinated Olives, Risotto Nervosa

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8.6 from 3,632 reviews

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Editorial review by Giovanni Ricci

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Address: 75 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada
Phone: (416) 961-4642
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.6 (3,632 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Corso Italia

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What cuisine does Trattoria Nervosa serve?

Trattoria Nervosa is a Italian restaurant located in Corso Italia, Toronto. Trattoria Nervosa has occupied the same Yorkville corner since 1996, and in a neighbourhood that has cycled through enough concepts to fill a graveyard, that kind of continuity means something.

What is Trattoria Nervosa best for?

Trattoria Nervosa is best for pasta, italian, dinner. Trattoria Nervosa is a clean first click in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want a italian option you can trust. Polpette con Provolone Affumicato and House Marinated Olives also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 3,632 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Trattoria Nervosa?

Trattoria Nervosa is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 8.6 from 3,632 reviews

What should I order at Trattoria Nervosa?

Start with Polpette con Provolone Affumicato, House Marinated Olives, Risotto Nervosa and Calamarata con Gamberi. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Trattoria Nervosa worth visiting?

Trattoria Nervosa holds a 8.6 Google rating from 3,632 reviews. Trattoria Nervosa is a clean first click in Corso Italia in Toronto when you want a italian option you can trust. Polpette con Provolone Affumicato and House Marinated Olives also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 3,632 Google reviews.

Where is Trattoria Nervosa located?

Trattoria Nervosa is located at 75 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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