Ascari Enoteca

Name: Ascari Enoteca
Address: 1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 1K7
Telephone: (416) 792-4157
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1585)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Hot spot

Ascari Enoteca mirrors [Alberto] Ascari’s love for all things food and wine, bringing a rustic wine bar to Toronto’s East end with a simple philosophy of good, quality ingredients. It’s a neighbourhood locale where people come to linger over a simple, delicious meal washed down by a superb bottle of wine. Whether you’re solo, with friends or family, rest assured you’ll always leave here feeling like family.

Ascari has been awarded one of Canada's Neighbourhood Gems by OpenTable and Best Italian Restaurant in Now Magazine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 792-4157
Website
http://ascari.ca/leslieville
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Sinopoli
Catering
We offer full-service catering through our events + catering team. Please email us at info@ascarievents.ca with any catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
We host private events and group bookings of up to 13 guests at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross street
Caroline Ave. + Queen St. East
Parking details
Parking on Queen St is metred parking
Public transit
501 streetcar stop in front of restaurant at Caroline Ave.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 1,585 people are saying

Ascari Enoteca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ascari Enoteca is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," with diners praising its "cozy" atmosphere and "intimate" setting. The pasta dishes, especially the carbonara, receive high marks, and the wine selection is commendable. Despite closing, many fondly remember its "top-notch" service and delightful culinary experiences.

1,585 Reviews

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James
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant was quite good but it closed due to bankruptcy as of May 2025.
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Cecile
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wish it was still open! This place was the best! Please reopen!
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Wendy VIP
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
food was great quality, service was poor wrong dish was served extra items added to Bill
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Sarah VIP
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is great, we enjoyed great service too, it was a bit too loud( crowd not the music)
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S VIP
Toronto / Ontario27 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not fussed by the change in pasta size in the spaghetti carbonara
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Michael
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall not bad. Appetizers very good and excellent service. Two of us had the Bolognese and it was very salty. We left most of it on the plate and when the waitress asked us about our dinners we mentioned how salty the 2 dishes were. she kind of shrugged and continued on. Being polite Canadians we just let it go but thought some type of compensation or acknowledgement would have been nice. Unfortunately we won't be back.
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Bev
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining experience. Incredible food. Service by Iolanda was top notch.
Ascari EnotecaResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
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Ryan
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love to sit at the bar. Everything is good there. Proper wine. Good cocktails. Nice vibe.
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Andrew
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely phenomenal pasta and appetizers. Found this place through reviews online and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is cozy, drinks are great, and the food is outstanding. If you are looking for Italian in Toronto, this place is the one.
Ascari EnotecaResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
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Cassandra
Toronto / Ontario12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, even better food. Service is excellent. Fun, upbeat atmosphere!
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FAQs

Ascari Enoteca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 792-4157.

Ascari Enoteca is rated 4.5 stars by 1585 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

1111 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Caroline Ave. + Queen St. East
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking on Queen St is metred parking
Public transit
501 streetcar stop in front of restaurant at Caroline Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Sinopoli
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://ascari.ca/leslieville
Phone number
(416) 792-4157
Catering
We offer full-service catering through our events + catering team. Please email us at info@ascarievents.ca with any catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
We host private events and group bookings of up to 13 guests at Ascari Enoteca. Please email us at info@ascarienoteca.ca with any private dining inquiries.

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Ascari Enoteca

About this restaurant

Not bookable

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What 1,585 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Ascari Enoteca restaurant rated?

Not bookable

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