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July 29, 2013
Trattoria Taverniti serves authentic and homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy. A true trattoria, this cozy little restaurant, features Rosina Taverniti's family recipes. Come try our house specialties: Gnocchi Venezia, Meat Lasagna, or our Calabrese Pizza!
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Authentic Italian Goodness
August 05, 2014
We were a party of nine and they were fantastic accommodating us although the whole restaurant only holds 25 people! Kids loved the atmosphere and charm. Service was exceptional and friendly. Food review:
Lasagna, meatball appie, risotto balls all get 5 stars -crazy good!!! Prosciutto wrapped melon could be better presented. Thick huge slabs of melon with a little piece...
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Wonderful food and atmosphere
August 04, 2014A group of 7 of us went on a Saturday night to TT on College St in the heart of Little Italy. We had 9:00 reservations, but they were able to seat us early. The dining area is small and the restaurant was full all evening. I loved the old fashioned decor and the atmosphere. The service was a little... more
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Delicious Italian Experience
August 01, 2014Beautiful restaurant located in Little Italy. Reasonable portions, and a great Italian menu. However, make sure to reserve a table as seating is limited, especially in the winter without a patio
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Amazing italien restaurant
July 31, 2014We were looking for a real Italian restaurant in Toronto, so we went to little Italy where we found the Trattoria Taverniti. It is a small restaurant with real Italian atmosphere. The menu has a big variety of Italian dishes, from Spaghetti over Lasagne to Ravioli and of course Pizzas. I ate the bruschetta’s as an appetizer, Spaghetti all Carbonara... more
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friendly staff in a nice restaurant
July 30, 2014We picked this restaurant because they had what I wanted on the menu and because it looked like a restaurant you would find in Italy. The staff was super friendly and the food was excellent. My 2 year old was with us and they were patient and friendly with him. Great atmosphere and great selection on the menu. I would... more
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Authentic Italian in a great neighborhood
July 24, 2014This confirmed my view that Toronto has a great food scene happening. It has been awhile since I visited Toronto and the great variety of quality food we experienced was wonderful. We brought the whole family of 16 here for a birthday celebration and were happy we chose this place. We started out the meal with several orders of Carpaccio... more
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Fresh, Fast and Friendly
July 23, 2014I have been living in the neighborhood of Little Italy for years, and I have enjoyed my fair share of Italian meals, but Trattoria Taverniti was by far one of the best meals I've had on college street. The atmosphere is fantastic (cute and cozy), the food was superb (we ordered the arancini, calabrese pizza and Pollo alla Milanese) and... more
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Down to earth and real; worth a visit whether from out of town or local
July 22, 2014I recently enjoyed dinner at Taverniti and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, fresh, and hot. The hand made pastas were a real treat in a world of processed and premade food even at 'better' restaurants. The pizza was genuine Italian style with a braid range of options. The gluten free pasta was very tasty and the menu has... more
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Horribly Disappointed
July 21, 2014I went to this restaurant solely on it's rating and reviews on tripadvisor and have to say i was extremely disappointed, even my 12 year old who LOVES italian was as disappointed as the adults, the service was horrible, the two girls working there looked miserable. They took forever to take our order, my meal wasn't correct and they made... more
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Awesome Experience
July 11, 2014My wife and I were visiting from Cleveland. We were undecided where to go when walking down College Street and saw Trattoria Taverniti. Dominic Taverniti made us feel like part of his family instantaneously. The food and service were outstanding. The atmosphere was very personable which adds to the authentic taste and feel of the food and restaurant. We are... more
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Amazing, authentic, calabrese pizza Meditteraneo, mouth watering Arancini, and to die for Tiramisu
July 02, 2014We have been hoping to stop by Tavernitti Trattoria (located on College St.) for months now and finally did today. Tavernitti's was exactly what we had hoped that it would be - delicious authentic Italian food, unpretentious atmosphere and friendly and accommodating servers. Their prices are extremely reasonable. As I had read in another review, the crust of the Calabrese... more
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When in Calabria
July 01, 2014The saying goes, 'When in Rome', well, in this case, its 'when in Calabria'! I was walking in Little Italy and I was lucky to find this small place that served Calabrese style pizza. It smelled so good, even from outside, I had to go in. The staff was warm and inviting, and the restuarant was cozy. I looked at... more
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The BEST Calabrese (Southern Italian) Pizza in Toronto
June 29, 2014
I have had the honour of eating at Trattoria Taverniti on several occasions. Domenic Taverniti's staff makes for one of the best restaurant experiences in the City of Toronto.
This restaurant is truly one of the best Calabrese Pizza restaurants in the City of Toronto. Located in the heart of Little Italy, you will be surrounded with various restaurants that...
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Small cozy trattoria with great food
June 27, 2014
I went there for lunch and their spaghetti carbonara was so good that I went back for dinner and had another equally good pasta again.
The service by the staff was not as good the second time.
Good wine both times.
Limited menu with simple dishes that are cooked to perfection.
I will go back and hope the service will...
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Excellent
May 20, 2014
This place is a find. There are many telling restaurants in Toronto and in this neighborhood, But if you have a homely family vibe like this one. The food is unpretentious as far as the prices.
Everything tasty and homemade. Nothing too fancy. Just good solid food and a bice ambience
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Manifico Vero Italiano
May 18, 2014This little place, almost buried in the inconsistency of Little Italy in Toronto, is a jewel of jewels. The menu is real Italian with a Calabrian twist. The owner manages the restaurant and his Mother (wo)mans the kitchen and the dishes composed by Rossini (the mother of the owner, I believe) are fantastic. The spaghetti carbonara is without equal in... more
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Love the Honey on pizza!
May 07, 2014Great Caprese Salad & Calebrese Pizza - need I say more?Good beer too.These guys are great - Waitress said kindly there was a little accident when pouring the honey (lid fell off) & if it wasn't to our satisfaction they would prepare another pizza.We took a couple of bites and although it was delicious - we requested a not-so-sweet replacement. They were more than happy to and whip'd it up... more
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Small and cozy venue
May 01, 2014Great little place, good food and wine in little italy
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More help is needed in the kitchen
April 25, 2014WE have had this experience too many times: while it's not a large restaurant, there is only one chef in the kitchen and as a result, the food takes much too long. Dishes come out one at a time for different diners at one table. This shows a complete lack of respect for their cutsomers. They have gone more upscale with the menu but the food quality has gone down. The Caesar salad is in a... more
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Just like mom's great homemade
April 22, 2014Lived in the area took a few friends for dinner , we started with off the Beef Carpaccio , delicious !! waitress said it was made with truffle oil and a balsamic reduction , it was amazing !!, then the spaghetti carbonara again amazing it was so good , then finally we shared a pizza calabrase , I've never had a pizza with honey and hot peppers before , but we ordered another one , polished off... more
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Great little gem
March 13, 2014My husband and I enjoyed this restaurant very much. Food was hand made, not from a jar and very, very good. The atmosphere is charming. The own introduced himself and asked about our experience. We were very impressed and will return and recommend this little gem.
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Nice Restaurant
March 06, 2014Didn't expect alot and wasn't too disappointed.Pappardelle was clumpy and not evenly cooked.We can hardly remember what we ate but it was in keeping with the wine list.Plonk(that I buy regularly)marked up 300%.Prices and all were ok but if you are looking for a meal to remember I'd look a little further.
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Outstanding
February 15, 2014
The food, the ambience was traditional Italian and fantastic. We had veal parmagana, spaghetti and meatballs, and lemon pasta. Real authentic Italian without a doubt. Dom is an incredible host and his staff are first class. You need to dine here.
Chet, Lotte, Hayden, and Spencer from Innisfil, Ontario
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Tasty Regular Marinara Sauce
December 26, 2013
I found out about this restaurant by joining chef Scott, culinary tour in Little Italy in Toronto.
I did not like the spicy sauce with the shrimp scampi so order the regular marinara sauce which is delicious. The red wine really helped with the spicy sauce.
My waiter Jamie was excellent, super nice guy.
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Excellent
November 18, 2013
This trattoria is excellent!
All the 'pasta' is hand-made by a wonderful lady from Calabria who welcomes you with a lot of warmth.
Family atmosphere with the white and red table clothes. The food was great!
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Totally enjoyable Meal
November 10, 2013We happened upon this restaurant in Little Italy. Charming! Food was great!..Staff was endearing! Definitely reccommend!
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Great Find in Toronto
October 05, 2013We were on vacation and had visited Little Italy in Boston and New York prior to coming to Little Italy in Toronto. Trattoria Taverniti was one of the best restaurants we came across on our vacation. We had the best pizza in all the cities we visited. It was made special for us by the owner/chef, Domenic Taverniti. It was... more
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Great little neighborhood spot
October 01, 2013We really enjoy the smallness and the personal service here. After our meal the owner chef came out to talk to us and tells how she made it and it felt like we were in her home, not her restaurant. The food was perfect Italian home cooking.
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Just average
September 15, 2013Service was slow, seemed to be only one server working and he was doing his best. Eggplant chickenaand sausage pasta were average.Our waiter was very nice!
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Magical setting,Mediocre food, mug service
September 05, 2013The outdoor seating with high stools,wrought iron fence and awning on College St is lovely, cozy and charming. The food was mediocre at best and the service incompetent. The Pappardelle al Gorgo with walnuts and gorgonzola had little gorgonzola and NO walnuts. Cannelloni was bland and utterly uninspired. But the pizza was the biggest disappointment -skimpy, bore a suspicious resemblance... more
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Great Location, Great Value, Exceptional Service
August 24, 2013We went for dinner last night to this gem - 2 couples. We all had the pizza which we heard on other reviews was great. Price was very reasonable. Service was great. They had 2 waitresses on staff whose names escape me but they were very attentive and friendly in spite of being packed full. You get a nice big... more
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Nona's Gnocchi Rocks
August 01, 2013Great home-made meals, especially the gnocchi. Friendly service and cute patio. Will definitely be returning.
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Fantastic Find in Little Italy
July 17, 2013My family enjoyed a marvellous dinner in this quaint little Trattoria in the heart of Little Italy. Our meal began with a delicious selection of Bruschette - very tasty, made with fresh ingredients and served on warm toast. The perfect amount of chopped fresh basil made this dish particularly delightful. We each had a different main. The kids had spaghetti... more
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Okay taste, too cool
July 04, 2013The servers in this little Italian place were very friendly. The atmosphere was small and quaint. On early Friday evening it had customer but wasn't packed. The wine was well poured, not cheap. The pour made it worth the eight dollars. The food had a very good taste, but my cantoloni came out above room temp but not hot. The... more
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great homemade italian food
May 28, 2013I love Italian food and this place is in Little Italy and was recommended to me . So you have to be prepared to wait for a table because the restaurant is very small but its worth it. The restaurant and food are not fancy just good basic Italian food and great atmosphere .I loved the pizza, the cannoli was... more
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Bad service
April 30, 2013
This restaurant looks like a good Italian restaurant. Unfortunately at our visiting time all the tables were occupied. We decided to take a table outside (although it was a little bit cold) but they gave us the prospect to change the table as soon one will be available.
We waited over 30 minutes outside without any service. After we had...
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Nice relaxed place for lunch in Little Italy
April 20, 2013I visited on a recommendation from a local chef. I've given it a 4/5, which means very good, although I'd say it was good rather than very good. The roasted red pepper and gorgonzola bruschetta was fantastic. The rigatoni bolognese was nice, but the ragu was not up to the standard I had been led to believe. The sauce seemed... more
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Served with a smile
January 31, 2013With our son we had a lunch a this restaurant and we enjoyed it very much.The pasta, salade and pizza we ordered were fresh and tasty. You can see the kitchen where they prepare your meal. The value and and service are just right. No complaints whatsoever. The best part was Megan who served us with a smile that adds... more
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A great place for two
January 29, 2013My wife and I have been here a couple times, which for us is rare. Living in Toronto you can go to a different restaurant everyday of your life and still not to to them all....and that's just within the downtown core. We returned here, and will again, because the food is made fresh, tastes great, and is affordable. The... more
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The worst restaurant I have ever eaten in
October 29, 2012Dont even think about going here! I dont understand whi wrote the other reviews: perhaps the owners?! My partner and I are on holiday and were really hungry. We walked past this place and it looked quite nice from the outside. It took them ages to seat us, even though it was half empty, which was strange. The Bruschetta starter... more
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Excellent value, Excellent Service
August 06, 2012A small Italian restaurant, trattoria, on College Street Toronto. The service was excellent. We had the Antipasto Misto to start and it was fresh, tasty, plentiful. We shared a medium Pizza Di Papa, which was a thin crust pizza, lightly baled. The mozzarella, oregano, and the sauce were great. The spicy soppresatta that topped was enough without overpowering the fresh... more
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February 25, 2014
Taverniti is a cozy trattoria located in the heart of Little Italy. The restaurant uses the freshest ingredients to create bold and delicious Italian classics like lasagna, chicken parmigiana and spaghetti with meatballs. The checkered tablecloths, exposed brick and candlelight will make you feel as if you've been transported to Italy.
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October 17, 2013
Trattoria Taverniti serves authentic and homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy. A true trattoria, this cozy little restaurant, features Rosina Taverniti's family recipes. Come try our house specialties: Gnocchi Venezia, Meat Lasagna, or Our Calabrese Pizza!
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