The Top 12 Restaurants In Little Italy, Toronto

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, and along with each culture comes their traditional cuisine. Situated along College Street, Little Italy is known for its many Italian-Canadian restaurants, bars, shops and businesses. Torontonians and visitors to the city head here to find Italian restaurants serving delicious, authentic and innovative meals. For a taste of Italy plus other international delicacies that abound in this happening neighborhood, try any one of these 12 restaurants in Toronto’s Little Italy.

Bar Isabel
Bar, Charcuterie, Restaurant, Spanish

La Forchetta Ristorante
Serving traditional Italian cuisine, La Forchetta Ristorante offers classic pastas from all origins in Italy. During the summertime, La Forchetta Ristorante serves more fish entrées, while during fall and winter, their menu places emphasis on fine meat. Focusing on serving the highest quality of food and wine, La Forchetta Ristorante searches for the best ingredients. Their mission is to provide their customers with the best dining experience.
A3 Napoli
Restaurant, Italian
Vivoli
Cafe, Italian

Café Diplomatico
Originally opened as an Italian bar, Little Italy’s Café Diplomatico gained popularity and expanded into a restaurant serving all the Italian classics. With something for everyone, this family-owned restaurant offers a variety of meat, fish, paninis, pastas, pizzas and much more. Aside from the Italian menu, the restaurant has a range of different beverages from which to choose. Café Diplomatico is a great place to enjoy the company of others over Italian-style cooking.
Café Diplomatico, 594 College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, +1 416 534 4637
Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Italian
Trattoria Giancarlo
Restaurant, Italian

Sotto Voce Wine & Pasta Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Italian

Marinella
Restaurant, Italian

Chiado & Senhor Antonio Tapas and Wine Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Portuguese

Woodlot
Bakery, Restaurant, Canadian
Frank's Kitchen
Charcuterie, Restaurant, French
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