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Trattoria Nervosa is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

1. Trattoria Nervosa

8.9
75 Yorkville Ave. (at Bellair St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 81 tips and reviews

Kirsten M.Kirsten Mould: Best pizza I've ever had. Real authentic Italian. Delicious :)

Shelby Z.Shelby Z: Best Italian restaurant in town; super delicious, authentic Italian food!

Ian L.Ian Leung: The food itself (pizza, fish) was just ok, but the rooftop patio is great. There is actually a private rooftop patio for 2, which is beyond awesome. Ask for it! Great date spot. Great service too.

Sotto Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

2. Sotto Sotto

8.3
120 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 26 tips and reviews

MJ C.MJ Cha: Authentic Italian food.. especially loved angel hair pasta. But... be warned... it is expensive..

FaustoFausto: One of Yorkvilles best Italian fine dinning restaurants great atmosphere very friendly staff and amazing authentic Italian food there is no better place to go

Random G.Random Guy: Food is really good but the service is questionable at best. Poor service good food high price. Improve service and the food will be priced correctly

Terroni is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

3. Terroni

8.5
1095 Yonge St. (at Price St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 47 tips and reviews

Zsuzsi G.Zsuzsi Gáspár: Authentic Italian cuisine. Prima primissima :)

Alistair M.Alistair Mann: Authentic Italian food. Good vibe.

Peter G.Peter Giese: Try the Appetizers: the mixed platters are great to share. Always ask for bread with olive oil to begin with.

Ovest is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

4. Ovest

7.4
788 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph Carnevale: Authentic Italian cuisine

Domenic L.Domenic Lombardi: Great Authentic Italian Food Never been disappointed John and his staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing

ale s.ale servo: This restaurant is for sure one of the best italian place in the city. if you want a roman style pizza or homemade pasta you must go and try. we loved everything

Tre Mari Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

5. Tre Mari Bakery

9.0
1307 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON
Café · Corso Italia · 16 tips and reviews

Denise P.Denise Pisani: I ordered a last minute cake and they did an great job!They wrote the name on it and packed it in few minutes with so much patience!delicious!!Also a very large selection of authentic Italian pastries

Charmaine S.Charmaine San Pedro: Amazing custom cakes. Friendly and homey cafe. Corso Italia fav.

Saeed A.Saeed Absia: Sfogliatella is a must try here. Just like the ones made in Naples according to my girlfriend.

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

6. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

8.8
60 Yorkville Avenue (btwn Bay & Yonge), Toronto, ON
Hotel · Yorkville · 42 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Marconi: Head over to Terroni on Queen St W... amazing authentic Italian pizza.

Cherry K.Cherry Kam: Awesome spa! The best in the city.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The skyscraper’s glass-and-steel façade reveals a soothing interior, where guests can relax in the city’s largest spa. After, visit the Royal Ontario or Bata Shoe Museum—both within walking distance.

Mangia and Bevi Resto-Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

7. Mangia and Bevi Resto-Bar

8.4
260 King St E (Princess), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · St. Lawrence · 39 tips and reviews

Sully S.Sully Syed: My pick for the best authentic Italian food (that is, pasta and pizza) in the city. Also has a patio and a back room perfect for large parties of 10 to 25 people.

Alisia R.Alisia Rampersad: The Ragu is just sooo good! Try it!

MandrewMandrew: Awesome. It's like Terroni without the pretensiousness.

Pizza e Pazzi is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

8. Pizza e Pazzi

7.8
1182 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Corso Italia · 36 tips and reviews

Social Media Concierge S.Social Media Concierge Social Sparkle & Shine: A lovely place for couples and dinner parties. Authentic Italian ingredients make the most delicious pizza! ~

Romina P.Romina Perez: Try the brie e speck pizza it's amazing! The classic caprese salad was beautifully presented as a stack of mozzarella and tomato!

Andrew M.Andrew Mowbray: The menu features over 25 different pizzas.

Positano is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

9. Positano

7.7
633 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (btwn. Hillsdale Ave. E and Manor Rd. E), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Davisville · 4 tips and reviews

Gosha P.Gosha Patoka: Very nice and real Italian cuisine, excellent service. The restaurant was full of visitors, so its very popular among locals

Yaz M.Yaz Maziar: One of the best Italian restos in Toronto. Make sure you start with the caprese salad. Read more.

K B.K Black: Really good Italian food.

Pizzeria Via Mercanti is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

10. Pizzeria Via Mercanti

7.7
188 Augusta St., Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Kensington Market · 39 tips and reviews

Samuel D.Samuel De Leo: Fantastic! Authentic Italian people and food. The pizza is so good, and the risotto is heaven! Best italian place I've visited in the area. Excellent prices!

Albha E.Albha Egan: Authentic Italian. Got the pappardelle ai funghi and really enjoyed. More expensive than the usual Kensington prices but tasty hearty Italian.

Tahir A.Tahir Ahmad: Cured bacon with potatoes was great. Loved the homemade crust. Very authentic.

Viva Napoli is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

11. Viva Napoli

7.6
679 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (btwn. Soudan Ave. and Hillsdale Ave. E), Toronto, ON
Pizzeria · Davisville · 17 tips and reviews

Kasra F.Kasra Farahvashi: authentic Italian Pizza...don't miss it

VandanaVandana: Really fresh Neapolitan pizza. Family owned & run. Nice people. Check to make sure it’s open - they take a month or so off in the winter.

Joel U.Joel Urnom: Authentic soft Italian pizza. Get there early if you have toddlers, only 2 high chairs. Margherita pizza :)

Buca is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

12. Buca

8.1
604 King St. W (at Portland St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Fashion District · 67 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McGee: Great service, authentic Italian food and experience

Yvonne T.Yvonne Tsui: Try the Lamb Carpaccio - So tender, delicate and melt in your mouth!

Odie L.Odie Lu: Love the knots & chef Rob!

Grano is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

13. Grano

7.3
2035 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Davisville · 11 tips and reviews

Adam F.Adam F: Outside of Corso Italia on st clair Ave his is one of the few places to find truly authentic Italian meals in Toronto .

Carolyn G.Carolyn G.: The gnocchi is to die for!! Also the pear and spinach salad was fantastic.

Peter G.Peter Goring: Save room for the crostata tri-colore - pistachio, fresh raspberry & white chocolate tart !!!!

Coco Espresso Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

14. Coco Espresso Bar

6.8
29 Bellair St., Toronto, ON
Café · Yorkville · 2 tips and reviews

ReemzReemz: Authentic Italian cappuccino here

TausTaus: Authentic little Italian coffeeshop!

Tutti Matti is one of The 15 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Toronto.

15. Tutti Matti

7.1
364 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Entertainment District · 25 tips and reviews

Jean-Sebastien D.Jean-Sebastien D.: Great place for a first time date. Food is awesome, service is unrushed and casual. Great variety of unique authentic Italian appetizers.

laurie m.laurie m: I love the pappardelle con stracotto (w brisket & tomato). amazing fresh pasta. also good charcuterie.

Anitra C.Anitra Chatargun: I've been here twice already for a work lunch and I must say the food is delicious. The pappardelle with braised brisket was a winner this time. Really yummy.