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Situated on the infamous moratorium-causing strip of Parkdale’s East End, chef Basilio Pesce's popular Italian draws a young and hip crowd with its rustic fare and on-trend eclectic-chic interior. Seasonality plays a role in the colourful eats (served on kitschy old-school china), as well as bartender Aja Sax's creative cocktails.
My husband and I just had dinner at Porzia. The food was simple yet so tasty! We ordered the polenta tots and a salad for our appetizers. Both were delicious! (One suggestion to the chef, less croutons and more cucumber). For our mains we had Pancetta and bean gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana. Both were so good! We felt as if... more
My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Porzia for the first time last evening. What a wonderful hidden gem. Everything about the physical space was tasteful, unique and charming - from the several different light fixtures to the comfortable seating and visible kitchen. The place is spotless. They have a good sound system and the recorded music was... more
I live around the corner so Porzia is convenient. The food is delicious and it's the kind of place you can eat solo without feeling too self-conscious. Not as loud as other local places like Grand Electric, Electric Mud and Chanteclerc.