New Italian Restaurants Toronto: Must-Try Spots for 2025
Toronto’s Italian food scene is always evolving, and 2025 brought a wave of new Italian restaurants Toronto diners will love. These spots focus on clean flavours, handmade pasta, and the perfect balance between casual and crafted. From long dinners with wine to midweek pasta or a steak night, these new Italian restaurants have you covered.
Where to Eat: Toronto’s Best New Italian Restaurants (2025 Guide)
Florin Trattoria (Financial District)
Florin brings Florence into downtown Toronto. The space mixes old-world texture with a sharp, modern tone. The menu is full of Tuscan details—olive oil, rosemary, thick steaks, and handmade pasta that stays simple but satisfying. The bistecca alla Fiorentina is a standout, and the wine list leans Italian but approachable.
- Location: 80 Richmond St W
- Price Range: $$$
- Website: https://florintrattoria.com/
- Delivery: Dine-in only
- Options: Lunch, Dinner, Private Dining
- Diet: Traditional Italian
Zia’s Place (Little Portugal)
Zia’s Place feels like someone turned their nonna’s kitchen into a modern restaurant. From the Pasta Forever team, this Dundas West spot celebrates Southern Italian food—handmade pasta, natural wine, and small plates meant to share. The menu changes often but always stays close to homey, vegetable-forward flavours.
- Location: 1543 Dundas St W
- Price Range: $$–$$$
- Website: https://ziasplace.ca
- Delivery: Pickup via Tock
- Options: Dine-in, Takeout
- Diet: Vegetarian-friendly
Occhiolino (Harbord Village)
Chef Luke Donato’s Occhiolino is small, confident, and laser-focused on pasta. The name translates to “wink,” and that quiet sense of humour shows in the menu—freshly made noodles, rotating sauces, and plating that feels effortless. Every dish, from silky tagliolini to stuffed agnolotti, carries that same precision.
- Location: 499 Bathurst St
- Price Range: $$–$$$
- Website: https://occhiolino.ca
- Delivery: No
- Options: Dinner, Wine Bar
- Diet: Traditional Italian, some vegetarian
Radici Project (Little Italy)
Radici takes an experimental turn by blending Italian and Japanese techniques in a calm, tasting-menu format. Expect scallop crudo with citrus or miso-seasoned pasta with local herbs. It’s refined but not stiff, with a rhythm that makes each course feel intentional.
- Location: 588 College St
- Price Range: $$$
- Website: https://radiciproject.ca
- Delivery: Dine-in only
- Options: Tasting Menu, À la Carte
- Diet: Italian-Japanese Fusion
Bisteccheria Sammarco (St. Lawrence / Front St)
From the team behind Osteria Giulia and Giulietta, Bisteccheria Sammarco brings the Italian steakhouse concept to life. It’s all about premium cuts, handmade pasta, and calm service. The 100-egg fettuccine and house-aged beef are early favourites for good reason.
- Location: 4 Front St E
- Price Range: $$$$
- Website: https://sammarco.ca
- Delivery: No
- Options: Dine-in, Private Events
- Diet: Traditional Italian Steakhouse
Cento Trattoria
Cento keeps things simple and satisfying. The Roman-style menu features cacio e pepe, carbonara, and supplì done the right way—with quality cheese, real guanciale, and balance over flash.
- Location: 140 Woodbridge Ave
- Price Range: $$
- Website: https://www.cento40.com/
- Delivery: Uber Eats, Doordash
- Options: Lunch, Dinner
- Diet: Vegetarian-friendly
Oro Di Napoli (Leslieville)
Oro is a small Leslieville pasta bar built for regulars. The counter setup keeps it social, while the kitchen focuses on handmade pasta with short, seasonal menus. The plates are simple, but the care is clear—from the noodles to the wine list.
- Location: 75 Jarvis St
- Price Range: $$
- Website: https://cafeorodinapoli.ca/
- Delivery: Takeout available
- Options: Dinner, Wine Pairings
- Diet: Vegetarian options
Whether you’re craving classic pasta or modern Italian twists, these new Italian restaurants Toronto offer fresh flavors and memorable dining experiences across the city in 2025.
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