We were a party of 5 and had an amazing dining experience at Little Anthony's Italian Ristorante. From the upscale look to the welcoming ambiance, this restaurant is truly remarkable! Our experience is further heightened by the outstanding service we got from MICHAEL, our server. He was so attentive and accomodating of our needs. And the food, their Linguine Vongole is so divine! Perfectly... more

Visited on a Wednesday night for a corporate event.

I started with a Classic Caesar Salad -which was generous in dressing and portions.

For the main I had the New York Strip Loin Steam, medium rare. I was impressed with the consistency in how it was cooked. My steak also came with greens, mushrooms, and bite sized potatoes that were perfectly fried.

For dessert I had the Tiramisu which was... more

Absolutely amazing. Went on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. Amazing service. Had foccaccia bread, the bruschetta is unbelievable, wine, the carbonara is awesome and the bolagnese is incredible, finished it off with an espresso. My pasta was a little undercooked and they immediately made me a new one and apologized several times which was great. I would definitely go back.

This restaurant is amazing, the food is very good, but the service is not the best, The server are a little rude, but the food is the best Italian food in the city.

Little Anthony's is an upscale looking Italian restaurant in the heart of the Financial District. I literally work beside it at an office building and when my friend from my old team wanted to meet up for dinner, craving for some Italian food, we decided to come here because it was close and looked beautiful from the outside.

On a Friday night at 630pm, no reservation was required. We were... more

Just had dinner here...I had the steak. I ordered it medium. It came well done. The manager came over and was in our face with a pushy attitude. He offered a new steak and I said no I will never throw out food. I asked if he could comp it or offer a discount and he said no. He than offered us dessert which we don't eat or preseco which is disgusting! He should have offered a discount or comped... more

Booked for a group dinner following work event. The service was fantastic and everything was excellent from drinks to desert. The bacon wrapped dates were a wonderful appetizer. The turkey meatballs were really good too and I loved my risotto dinner.

Wonderful meal after a long day! The waiter was fantastic, letting me merge two meals. Would highly recommend!

I used to work near this place and always wanted to try it and finally got around to it.

Atmosphere and very mellow and dim, good for a date.
Food was OK...only OK. Portions were on the small side.

Service was HORRIBLE. I don't want to say it, and I really hate to say it, but I think maybe we got a racist server....or maybe an agist one since I look on the young side so maybe she thought I... more

Little Anthony's was quite a find. It is located squarely in the business/hotel/theater area of Toronto. (We drove, thinking they had parking, but if they did, it was not obvious to us).

Yelp had a check in special for turkey meatballs, so we got to try them. Everyone enjoyed them. For other appetizers, we had the bacon wrapped dates (I had these other places and I always enjoy), as well as... more

The hostess and server were both really accommodating and friendly and the ambiance of the restaurant was very open and classy. The food was good. I liked the fact that portions were pretty big (I came in for Summerlicious and I was pleasantly surprised to find out about the bigger portions). However, I found that the linguine vongole that I had just wasn't as flavourful as it could have been.... more

Great ambiance, excellent service, tHe beet ravolini and lamb Milanese was incredible!!!

The turkey meatballs are delicious! Nice atmosphere and good service. We'll be back!

Came here for a quick lunch during work once. Had one of the lunch specials which was a funghi pasta.. was quite mediocre for Italian food. It's a nice resto to go for work occasions I suppose, I wouldn't come here with friends after the medicore food though. Also did not have a relaxing feel, even though decor was quite nice. Service was great though, and I enjoyed our vanilla panna cotta... more

Little Anthony's is an upscale and fancy looking restaurant that comes with a moderate price tag and unpretentious service. The restaurant setting is lovely, with lots of mirrors, wine glasses, ambient lighting (but not super dim), and would be a good choice for a date or office dinner.

In terms of the actual food, I thought it was good, but wasn't the best Italian I've had, hence the 3-star... more

I have mixed feelings about this review. I went here for the first time with a number of colleagues while we were attending a conference nearby. We made a reservation here for 6:30 PM based partly on the restaurant's reputation for great food and partly on location convenient to Church Wellesley.

The entire party was seated and served with drinks by about 6:45 PM, and that's when the problem... more

ENVIRONMENT - When I think classy Italian dining, I'd probably think of Little Anthony's since it's complete with the whole ensemble of white tablecloths, mirrored walls, dim lights, cushiony seats etc. It's a great place to take a date imo.

SERVICE - Bill was our server, and he was fantastic and super friendly and attentive..even exchanging a couple of dirty innuendos with my table.

FOOD -... more

Stopped in based on a recommendation - had an excellent meal all around. Cocktail, wine, appetizer, entrée and desert, each was superb. My fellow diners also were extremely happy. I took on the special of tuna carpaccio with New Zealand rack of lamb which was excellent and not over whelming.

I love this spot, I wish I worked closer to this place because everyone would find me here eating lunch everyday.

The venue is nice, staff are dressed up with long aprons, the way they set it up, you don't feel like your crammed in a can, you can breathe.

Came here for lunch, we shared the salad and each got our own pasta dish.

Lunch:
Fall Caprese Salad ($15) Sweet and Sour Beets, Torn... more

Service was friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. Atmosphere was quiet and cozy with soft jazz playing in the background. Definitely a good place if you want to carry conversation with friends or want a nice evening with your significant other. Good selection of wines available at various prices.

Food was well presented and everything tasted amazingly fresh. All food orders came out at... more

Exactly what I was looking for. A relatively quiet restaurant with good food that is somewhere in the downtown core. This is one of the few places I'd happily go to knowing that I can actually hear and enjoy my conversation and my food. Not a super easy find given the propensity of DT Core lunchers to crowd all the decent places in the area.

The service was excellent, attentive but not at all... more

I was really impressed. Service was great and the food was spot on. Had the flat iron steak and gnocchi and it was very tender and gnocchi were spot on. Would definitely recommend if in the area for a show/theatre etc.

I was quite disappointed I didn't hold out and just go to Little Italy instead of going here.

Unfortunately we were tired and didn't feel like getting a cab to go to Little Italy and our hotel said this place was good and close to the hotel.

I got the Butternut Squash Ravioli's and was quite excited, one of my favorite dishes. However the dish was exceptionally underwhelming. They didn't... more

This was an impromptu visit as we were heading to the pan am games concert to see Machel Montano. They had a summerlicious menu but nothing really spoke to us. My girl ordered the chicken parm and I got the flank steak with gnocchi. They do give bread with olive oil which I always like. It was just regular white bread but still good. My steak was actually cooked perfectly to medium. The gnocchi... more

Solid Italian fare, great location

Little Anthony's serves well-prepared Italian fare in a central downtown location, very handy to the Four Seasons Centre, which is just across the street. After a recent renovation, the restaurant is bright and airy without being too severely modern. Bacon-wrapped, gorgonzola stuffed dates are an interesting appetizer. No big surprises among the main courses. Bistecca con gnocchi very tasty on... more

Delicious Italian Food

I went here very early, right when they opened for dinner. I love quiet and was dining alone so wanted to enjoy my book. I was not disappointed as the restaurant was empty except for myself and two other diners the entire time I was there. Service was quick and attentive, the food was the perfect temperature and delicious and the table was comfortable.I had the ravioli, which was very... more

Good pre-theatre stop. I've tried the bacon wrapped dates (delicious), veal osso buco (rich) and linguine alla vongole (yum). Everything was lovely. However, the menu is a bit boring. Service was outstanding and efficient. We chose from the regular menu but there's also a pre-theatre menu.

Great place to have dinner

Nice ambience, good service, greatest Italian food I have ever had. The pasta was not salty as always. The veal I had was very tasty and tender. They have the greatest ice-cream I have ever had. Great food!!

Summerlicious lunch

We had lunch here as part of summerlicious and had a very good time; the meal was excellent (one person in our group was a little fussy but the rest of us loved everything!) and so was our server.

Great service Great food

The Hilton hotel recommended it and it was great. They have a good wine list. If we had been in Toronto longer we would hve gone back!

pleasant experience

Had a dinner business meeting at the restaurant. Liked the fact that the tables are well spaced and the service is great. Had some interesting wine choices :) The bacon, gorgonzola wrapped dates appetizer is excellent, as is the mushroom brushcetta. However, the Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs was disappointing -- red sauce was bland, pasta was a little overcooked. Still would go back, but... more

crossing the street to ellegance

Well what a surprise , a few steps from the Toronto Sheraton Center Hotel we found Little Anthony"s Italian Bar and Grill . Our group was nine associates and they took a reservation without any issue . The wine list is truly complete , we were able to negotiate price a little on our choice for the evening . The... more

Pretty good lunch

Restaurant was really nice and many was reasonably priced. Food was good and service was ok. Took a long time for us to get our entree and my water was empty a long time before they noticed.

I went to this restaurant for this summerlious and the food was pretty good. The quantity is quite big for a summerlious menu. It's a great experience there. I will try it next Winterlious.

3.5/5! I recommend this place for a large group for summerlicious. We had no problem getting a reservation for a table of 10 on a Friday night. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and service. The starters were the only mediocre part of the meal. The kale salad & mussels are okay (nothing to write home about). However, the main courses were very good. I recommend the Pollo Ripieno but if... more

Great food, but.....

Went for pre-theatre dinner - a nice ambiance, and good attention by server -- not busy at that time of the evening. We wanted to take advantage of the Summerlicious, except my husband decided to take the appetizer from Summerlicious menu and a main course from the regular menu. The 3-course summerlicious menu is $35 -- but they charged him $16.50 for the appetizer which we raised, but they did... more

Great Italian fare

Limited menu but everything was cooked extremely well. All fresh food, exceptional service and knowledgeable staff.

Finally I had a meal in Toronto which actually I loved it

I have been coming to Toronto in a weekly basis, and so far (6 weeks after) I have not had any meal that could give me a WOW feeling. That ended last night when I decided to try this restaurant which was located right next to my hotel. Upon arriving inside of the restaurant, I could smell the fresh pasta... more

Great wine, very professional waiters, and very well prepared authentic Italian food. AMAZING dessert.

Another Great Dining Experience

This was our third visit to have dinner at Little Anthony's and the experience was outstanding! Great service, delicious food and wonderful wine. The atmosphere and ambience is classic modern. Extremely comfortable, inviting, and well done. One visit and this will be a "staple" in your list of "ristorantes". Until our next time...... more

I've eaten here many times, and the food is always delicious and authentic Italian. Prices are reasonable (for downtown Toronto), and it has a somewhat upscale atmosphere. Don't pass up coffee and dessert!

Very Solid

My wife and I recently dined at LA's in downtown Toronto. The menu was pretty traditional, and we settled on a pasta with sausage dish for myself, and the fish for my wife. Every element of the meal, from the starter bread, to the salads, entrees and then dessert were completely agreeable, if unspectacular. The service was friendly, and despite... more

Great dinner and service

We had a great waiter; excellent food. Really enjoyed the stuffed dates! Would return on the next visit to Toronto

Great food and service

Had a lovely dinner here with family and the food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. Impeccable service.

Pleased again

This restaurant is a favourite. The remodeling a couple of years ago makes it very attractive, and the food is excellent. I visited with a group of co-workers recently, and we have been jinxed with bad service, forgotten reservations, bad food and just generally uncomfortable experiences at many top TO restaurants, despite them being fine for a 2 or 4 person lunch. This time, everything was... more

Excellent Vine Selection

After a misarable experience at nearby Earls Restaurant, we tried this place. Quite and comforatble environment, Good location, excellent vine selection, good service completed by good italian food..

Excellent service. The food was delicious. We had app main and dessert. The recommended wine was perfect. Will return!

Excellent service and food

My fiance just opened his office beside Little Anthony's and needed a restaurant for his board dinner. I decided to book the private room at Little Anthony's and the service was incredible. They were very helpful and accommodating, and they even reserved a private area by the bar for cocktails beforehand. The owner, Andreas, also stopped by multiple times throughout... more

Large group, good service

We ate at Little Anthony's with a group of over 40. Service was very good, considering our size. Appetizers small in size but tasty. Main course, spaghetti primavera, was superb. Tirasmisu is definitely a must.

Being Tourists in Our Own City

Little Anthony's was great! My gf and I went this past weekend as a part of our "being tourists in our own town" adventure. Quiet, beautiful ambiance, and the waitress was awesome from beginning to end. We got: Caesar salad to share as a starter, bottle of Chianti, risotto (with added mushrooms), steak and gnnochi. The food was DELICIOUS, very savory, and was great quality. Gf would not stop... more

Great food great service

I appreciate a great dining experience, and every time I go in there the staff are great. I support local businesses because it's important to keep the businesses around that mean something, that are special.

Good pre-theatre dinner

This was a very good meal, served quickly but without being rushed. The ambience was pleasant, and more elegant than we had been led to believe from what we had read on-line and in the Toronto Guide.

Upscale Italian Bistro

A delightful relaxing post-opera finish to a great evening

Excellent pre-opera dinner spot

Took some friends here for a pre-opera dinner. We arrived just 75 minutes before show time. Rachel's service was excellent. She kept one eye on the clock for us, recommended dishes that would ensure we did not miss the curtain rise and showed genuine concern for our predicament. The restaurant is a quick 2 minute walk to the Four Seasons Centre and has a tasty yet light menu for a pre-opera bite.

Some gems on this menu

We began with the bacon-wrapped, gorgonzola-stuffed dates. They were so delectable that I seriously considered ordering more to take back to our hotel. By the end of the meal, however, there were no more thoughts of food, since we'd indulged during every course. Really, there wasn't any disappointment. Our server, Lindsey, was wonderful: friendly, efficient and willing to ask the... more

remodelled!!

My husband & I love this restaurant!! we have eaten here before , when we we in town for the King Tut exhibit.
We were pleasantly surprised when we went there for dinner on Friday evening ( May 16th)& discovered that the restaurant had
been totally remodelled ...very posh , but comfortable..they even moved the front door! Loved it!!!
The portions , quality of food & service are always... more

Not impressed!

Food lacked flavour. The tomato sauce in the spaghetti with the chicken parmigiana looked like a tube of purée had been squeezed onto the plate. Food presentation bad - lacking imagination. The shrimp scampi was good though. Convenient for going to the opera but I wouldn't choose it for the food or service. Despite having a reservation, we got a table for 4 beside a line of tables. When asked... more

Truly great Italian food

We sampled a number of items on the menu and all were superb. Service was good and wine list sufficient with reasonable prices.

A wonderful find in Toronto

I was a first time patron to Little Anthony's and enjoyed myself. I took my daughter for her 28th birthday and we had a grand time. Our table was in the perfect spot for conversation, the food was a delight and the wine superb. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, thank you. I will recommend your establishment to my friends and colleagues. E. Goldin

Business Meeting

Meet with two other business colleagues to discuss a business arrangement. Quiet, great food, great service, very enjoyable time.

Great App, Meal was OK

Service was great - I was by myself and the staff was very attentive.
The Minestrone was amazing! My main was a disappointing though. Turkey meatballs were tough and dry.

Very good Italian pasta

Great time I. This nice Italian restaurant , good pasta and great desserts .friendly staff and cozy ambiance.
Well located close to the hotels.

We watched the latest Hawks vs Pacers game with my friend. They were kind enough to turn on the TV for us. Food was excellent, nothing to say. My friend always recommended this place but I didn't expect the food to be this good. A bit pricey, but not totally worth it.

Good Food, Good for Catching Up

I went here with a group of 6 family members, and it was a great location for that. The food is pretty good Italian, the service was attentive, and not super speedy (there was good spacing between courses), and the noise level is not so high that we couldn't chat. It's a great location by some downtown hotels and near the subway, which is nice. I would recommend Little Anthony's for anyone... more

Great Place

Have had lunch at Little Anthony's a few times, each time memorable. The food, service and ambiance is efficient, delightful and very conducive for a meeting, or just catching a lunch with a friend.

Great meal before a play.

This was our second dinner here in the same trip to Toronto. We had a different server this time and she was also extremely pleasant and efficient. The atmosphere is relaxed and the employees seem to genuinely enjoy working there. While the restaurant offers a great fixed menu for theatre nights, we had no problem ordering a la carte at our 6pm seating, with enough time to walk to The Royal... more

An easy night out.

Interior is clean, modern, bright and airy. Food was great. Server was happy and efficient. We booked to return two nights later before going to see a play.

GF Choices - service always excellent and friendly

The price point is reasonable. Serving sizes are perfect. Great for a business lunch - they can accommodate larger groups.
Service is always friendly.
Delicious food.

Good Italian

Dined here recently with my family and we all enjoyed our meal. We ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro, Bolognese and Butternut Squash Ravioli followed by the dark chocolate Bodino and honey vanilla gelato for dessert. It was all delicious and beautifully served as well.

Excellent evening

The on line booking system is great and easy to use, the atmosphere is brilliant and the service wonderful, the food is amazing and very highly recommended, we had a wonderful meal in a very relaxed atmosphere, thanks for a great evening out during our holiday

Lovely restaurant

We had a very nice dinner at Little Anthony's. There were 4 of us and we tried a variety from the menu. Loved the minestrone soup and the stuffed date appetizer. The turkey meatballs were good too. The portions are not large. For the main course we all had different things. The special of the day was a veal chop... more

Beautiful atmosphere but not impressed

We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and were also ready for a really special meal. From other reviews I expected fantastic food but found it not that impressive. I hate to be a negative Nelly but even the bruschetta was flavorless and the marinara or red sauce was so-so, a sad surprise. Our waiter was friendly enough but a... more

Lovely Dining Experience

We were in the mood for pasta and seeing that this place was near by well might as we'll check it out. Nice, clean, quiet place. We started with their bacon/date appetizer - which was awesome! I had pasta - very tasty, my boyfriend had lamb, which he really enjoyed. Perhaps this place is a little pricy, but we liked... more

Friendly with great service

we were a group of 40, ordering from a limited menu, but the food I had was good, and the staff was quick to refill the wine, and when I asked for decaf coffee (when everyone else was sticking with wine) they made a fresh pot and kept it coming. Some of us stayed for a considerable length of time,... more

Great Italian

Very nice atmosphere and the service was great. Food was very good and we will return again for sure.

It's been awhile

It is good to return to a restaurant that has been around for awhile and still delivers consistent food and service. I met up with friends for the winterlicious event. The menu offering was very good. Service was fine. Food quality was very good. Relaxing place, one thing that made it uncomfortable was that the restaurant was quite cold due... more

After 3 visits (twice for dinner and once for lunch) I highly recommend this place if you feel like a nice meal out - price is on par with very upscale restaurants in the area , so not an everyday spot but great when you feel like a nice meal out with exceptional service. The food is well prepared and presented well - I wouldn't say there is a must try dish - as we were all happy with our 3... more

Classy upscale Italian. Very well prepared food. Top waiters, very professional. Good wines too. Sit at the bar have some wine and appetizers or at the small tables by the window. I eat out every week because I travel for work and this is a welcome stop for me. My local friends reckon its top also.

beautifull place

lovely restaurant, beautifully furnished, however the night we chose was very cold and the restaurant was almost empty, the menu was disappointing and very limited ( I think this was the lunch menu, perhaps because of the numbers of diners ) my meal was no more than ok however my wife said hers was great, the wine was way to... more

Tasty Italian - close by the opera house

Our group of 11 had a tasty, well served meal before the Nutcracker. They cater to an early pre-ballet/theatre clientele - excellent option.

Great Food and Really Good Service

Went in before the theatre and had a great meal. Our waitress, Rachel, was excellent, striking just the right balance between efficiency and friendliness.
We ate from the $35 pre theatre menu (which is different from the one on their website!!) My wife had the Minestrone Soup, salmon and tiramisu , I had the crostini with truffles and honey, the... more

Delicious food & wonderful customer service

We walked in without reservations & were immediately seated. Our waiter was great & helped us choose the perfect wine. Every dish we had was amazing - highly recommend the dates!!
Absolutely no complaints. Every part of our meal was perfect.
The restaurant & amenities are beautifully decorated.
We will definitely return next time we're in Toronto!

Simply Delicious

As a Torontonian, you constantly hear about the new restaurants opening, and then subsequently closing a few months later (unfortunately). Little Anthony's excellent atmosphere, impeccable service and delicious menu is what keeps it alive (for over 20 years!).
My friends and I walked in and were greeted with a big smile from the hostess - who sat us down immediately.... more

Food was good, service could have been better

Went to this restaurant around 8:00 pm as "walk-in" customers without a reservation. Place was maybe half full. Although the meal was fine, the service could have been much more attentive. I could see if they were very busy service maybe being spotty. But it was after the dinner rush, place wasn't full. We were seated on the upper platform,... more

Excellent - delicious and Gluten Free

The smell when you walk in is amazing! They have Gluten free pasta and they made my Chicken Parmigianino GF as well - it was delicious!
Enough choices to please everyone.
The service could have been more attentive as there were only 2 servers on - so was 90 minutes for a business lunch.

Terrific food

Second night of business trip to Toronto and took a wander about 10 mins away from the financial district (near CN Tower) - was freezing so saw this place and went in. It was quite quiet but then again there was a game on so most places without sport seem to be quiet then!
Got a really nice table for... more

Great atmosphere

Make reservations so you don't miss it. Excellent staff, very friendly and in walking distance from most hotels. Try the Spagehetti bolognese!

A Perfect Italian Meal

You could go to the Keg at York and Richmond or to the Ruth's Chris a block west at University, but why would you? LIttle Anthony's is right on the corner at Richmond and York and it's waaaay better than either of the others.
The room is comfortable, quiet enough to have a conversation, but lively enough to feel special.... more

Quality food in Central Toronto

Great service, and friendly staff. Considering the location, in the central business district, the prices were good. The menu choices and the wine list were excellent and we had a fantastic meal. Thank you!

Delicious freshly prepared simple Italian food

Efficient, friendly service. Pasta dishes exceptionally good and obviously prepared that day on the premises unlike most restaurants inNorth America. Recommend the monte publican ode abruzzo

Excellent food; the worst service I've ever experienced

I have to say, reading the other reviews and watching the experience of other diners at the restaurant while we were there, the service we received is not the standard at this otherwise wonderful place. Perhaps our waiter was just having an off night, but he absolutely ruined the evening for us.
The location (a block from the Hilton where... more

I live in Chicago, the capitol of restaurants. I've been to LA's twice for business dinners. I can't imagine anyone giving this place less than 4 stars, excellent service and absolutely delicious food. The first was with a party of 8 and this last time a party of 4, everyone has left the restaurant raving! The dates wrapped in bacon, minestrone soup, veal, filet are all amazing.

Good italian variety, attentive wait staff, great location

Ate there recently with 11 other people while on a business trip. They were able to handle our group on the spot with no reservation. We enjoyed a variety of dishes and wines, were able to carry on our conversations easily. The wait staff was just right - there when we needed them, gone when we didn't.

Cozy little Italian restaurant with great service

I ate here alone while in Toronto on business last week. The restaurant has a cozy yet upscale vibe, and I didn't feel strange at all eating alone. I sat at the bar and had their spaghetti with meatballs, which were delicious. The service was great - the bartender was friendly and attentive - and I felt so comfortable here... more

An excellent option close by downtown Hilton and Sheraton

Lots of fresh pasta options here. There were also several seafood fresh pasta specials. Linguini a la vongole with whole little neck clams in white wine sauce was incredible ! Combining the fine food, with a warm atmosphere,excellent service, and a reasonably priced bottle of wine makes for a really special dining experience.

Amazing tastes and great atmosphere

I don't know how they do it, I shop at all the best grocery stores in Toronto and rarely find ingredients as tasty as what's plated at Little Anthony's. It's not even a matter of freshness, it's a matter of quality. They must grow some of their own crops or get the locally. Whatever they do, it comes out in... more

Absolute freshness

Lovely pasta, served al dente only using fresh ingredients. Outstanding service! Very nice wine list! This place is just wonderful!

Lunch at the bar

Had lunch at the bar. I ordered the halibut and it was excellent! Friendly service also contributed to a really good experience here.

Ok but had better

Went with the family in July it was just across the street from the Sheraton.
The kids loved their bolognese pasta, my companion liked very much her pasta with duck but I hated my Risoto. I thought it was uncle Ben's express.
So net net it's a 3 when we average every one.
A little pricey for the quality, I... more

A special place

The food was very good and the location very central - service was good, friendly and efficient - what more could you want?

Pleasant Surprise

A group of four of us decided to give this Italian restaurant a try and were pleasantly surprised. The decor was well done but not over stated and the staff were very pleasant and attentive.
The food was very good, well prepared and served. The waitress was most helpful in advising my wife and I on the various dishes as... more

I've been Little Anthony's often for lunches. It's a solid spot in the financial district that is a bit outside the "busy zone", so you can usually get a short notice reservation if necessary. It's typically quiet and a looks very classy inside and thus is a great spot to take clients. I don't doubt they get a lot of dinner business being so close to the four seasons. The same owner also runs... more

great food, cold atmosphere

We were staying at the nearby Hilton Hotel and went down the street for italian food. Came across Little Anthony's. Very modern, but cold atmosphere, no ambience but scrupulously clean. Comfortable seating and noise level was low.
Osso bucco was a delight on top of very tasty rissoto. Partner's pasta was also very good. Dessert tartufo splendid but some sort... more

Average italian

We chose this restaurant as it was close to the hotel we were staying in. It looked nice enough from the outside a number of tables were taken which we took as a good sign! The guy on reception was pleasant and showed us to our table. The menu choice was small, having chosen what we wanted it was delivered... more

nice decor... food is average for the

We have always made an effort to visit Little Anthony`s for dinner when in Toronto. But something has changed with the new facility.... either new ownership or squeezing the reno costs into a one year payback.... but the value, portion size and " Italian flavour" is gone.
The new Decor is very nice... The food selections were based on a... more

I met friends for supper tonight at Little Anthony's. I'd never been there before.

We got there when it opened.

We were given some bread and oil to start ... it was good.

I ordered Rigatoni Arrabiata (spicy tomato sauce, smoked bacon, garlic, basil). It was okay. It wasn't spicy at all and I didn't notice the bacon. Some of the noodles weren't quite cooked. I thought $17.50 was a lot to pay... more

Little Anthony Keeps Getting Bigger

On two consecutive weeks, my husband and I had dinner at Little Anthony or LA as it is affectionately called. There is a new chef and the food is even greater than before! The variety reflects the season's best offerings and the price is reasonable for the portions. Hugo our waiter provided superb service. The location cannot be beaten as... more

I went to Little Anthony's for dinner on a Saturday night because it was across the street from where I was staying. It was early so I was able to find a seat at the bar. The atmosphere was nice and the bar was spacious with large tvs. I had a blast watching hockey during my meal. I tried the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($20) and although it looked amazing, it wasn't as good as I had hoped. It... more

Didn't actually get to ordering meal

We were in the area and looking for pasta and Little Anthony's was across the street so we went in. It was empty but still early (5:45) on a Saturday night.
I wasn't looking for a fine dining experience so my fault for not perusing a menu first but the staff give a whole new meaning to 'up-sell'.
We were... more

Only ok

Staff doesn't seem happy to be there, average food, & $16 glass of wine is a bit excessive.
Decor is nice. Left wishing for a better experience.

Delicious and good value

Portions were just right and very authentic Italian cuisine. Great atmosphere. Dessert menu was extra exciting.

Open and high caliber

The retaurant is open and spacious.
The service is of the highest caliber.
The food is well prepared, with a good variety of choice and interesting. It has Italian influence as a base but explores outside the norm for such a classification.
It is ideal for anyone going to a performance at the 4 seasons centre.
(Given the spelling of... more

We were staying in downtown Toronto for one night and this restaurant caught our eye as it was right next to our hotel. It looked like an upscale restaurant and we decided to walk in. The dining hall was full, but we were seated in the bar area. The bar area was really comfortable with large tables.

I told the waiter that I am a vegetarian and if he could substitute the meat in some of the... more

Was looking around for new restaurants in the Financial District and wondering why Little Anthony's didn't come across any searches. Came here once for lunch with coworkers and it was a perfect spot for lunch within the area.

The place seemed to be recently renovated when we got there and is spacious and bright with huge windows that seem to make the place bigger. Food was good as well, can't... more

Can't say enough about this place...an incredible revitalization for a classic Toronto restaurant.

The Tagliatellealla Bolognese is amazing...Roasted Pumpkin Risotto is incredible. For the main course my favorites are the sea scallops, striploin and the Osso Buco. Brussel sprouts are the best in Toronto.

Great vibe and a very fun place to eat dinner or just hang out and grab a drink.

Loved it. Great Italian food, excellent wine recommendation and they sure know how to make a Negroni. Try the turkey meatballs!

I have always wanted to try LA's and more so after the renovation and Yelp's Elite Party a month ago. So, when my mom wanted a suggestion for downtown core-ish eating, I happily offered LA's for a Friday 7pm reservation.

Upon entering, I could see the bar area was already quite busy and lots of empty tables of 4 (by the window), but the tables for two were filling up fast. The seating was... more

While always a fan of Little Anthony's, it was definitely time to update the decor and the menu.
Went with a group of friends for a pre-concert dinner and were impressed with the new look and menu.
I had the Buffalo Mozzarela & tomato salad and the Lamb Osso Buco. Both outstanding and paired nicely with the Barolo chosen for the table.My girlfriend had the Turkey meatballs and they were... more

I came here once before when it was a old style, classic Italian restaurant with solid food. I was attracted by the renovation and open, contemporary design to try it again. This time, the food seemed much more pricey and smaller portions than what I remembered. While i liked the open design with floor to window glass windows that let in more light, I couldn't help but think the large screen... more

Good atmosphere. Food was ok.
Table service was ok.
Seems that kitchen still getting organized as meal took forever to emerge.

Eat Better Pasta At Home

From the threadbare carpet on the stairs at the front entrance, we knew we might be disappointed. The menu was rather limited and uninspiring, and the food and service were disappointing. The pasta was remarkably unremarkable... we routinely eat far better at home. My wife's spaghetti alla bolognese was overcooked with a sauce that tasted like it came out of a jar. My tortellini tricolori could... more