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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 41 Clinton St. (at College) • View on map »
  • 416-533-9619
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Dark wood, large windows and wine-laden shelves frame a formal dining space that is buzzing with the din of patrons enjoying a menu of non-regional Italian standards. Antipasti are comfortingly familiar: thick slices of satiny beef carpaccio, gilded with parmesan and truffle oil, melt in the mouth, though meaty shiitakes can’t rescue lacklustre potato gnocchi. In mains, a generous halibut fillet is perfectly grilled. Adorned with caramelized onions, seared lamb chops entice with a juicy ...

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    41 Clinton St. (at College)
  • 416-533-9619

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