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- 577 College St. (at Clinton St.) • View on map »
- 416-536-7000
Editorial Review
It’s refreshing to visit a restaurant that forgoes the frippery of current dining trends. Unadorned surroundings—exposed brick and wood beams—complement the equally straightforward menu. Unlike other paint-by-numbers Italian joints on the College strip, this kitchen focuses on only a dozen or so familiar but lovingly executed dishes, most of which are comfort food classics. Pan-seared potato gnocchi may raise an eyebrow among purists, but these caramelized dumplings dazzle in a thick homemade tomato sauce. Proteins—artfully cooked salmon with a sauce more butter than lime, and a fork-tender lamb shank served in a sapid pool of jus—are strong points. Spicy notes hit the nose as soon as a slice of warm carrot cake hits the table. The brief wine list, outshone by a lounge-like roster of cocktails, is the one instance when de-cluttering harms the dining experience. Mains $16–$28.
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