4 Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants In King West

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1. SAMMARCO

4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Financial District

Booked 32 times today

An interpretation of the classic Italian steakhouse, coming soon from the founders that brought Toronto Giulietta and Michelin Star Osteria Giulia.OPENING MAY 7th, 2025

2. Terroni Adelaide

4.6

Exceptional(7202)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Financial District

Booked 103 times today

Terroni Adelaide, formerly the York County Courthouse, is a multi-level heritage structure built in 1852. Just inside the doors is the Enoteca with its towering columns, a great spot for cocktails. Beyond is the main dining room, with a sunlit atrium, fireplaces on each end and private rooms all serviced by an open kitchen where our chefs prepare traditional Italian fare. In summer, the secret garden patio opens for al fresco dining in the heart of the city.Head down to the Cantina Wine Cellar where you will see the original courthouse cells now used to store our Italian wine. The second floor houses the grand Sala da Pranzo and Bar delle Carceri, named after the cells below. Il Covo degli Artisti, our third-floor space is a cosy lounge once home to The Arts and Letters Club where Canadian landscape painters “The Group of Seven” ate and drank in 1909.For information about private parties and reservations for 16+ guests please visit terroni.com to connect with our events team.

3. La Palma

4.6

Exceptional(838)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Little Portugal / Dundas West

Booked 31 times today

La Palma, nestled in the vibrant Dundas West neighborhood of Toronto, masterfully blends Contemporary American cuisine with a playful Mediterranean flair, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant's signature dish, the "100-layer lasagna," consistently wows diners, with many calling it "a showstopper." The menu is thoughtfully curated by Chef Craig Harding, who infuses each dish with a California sensibility, making it both innovative and authentic. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented and delicious" cocktails and the attentive, friendly service that makes every visit special. Whether dining on their charming patio or inside, La Palma "never disappoints" and is a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

4. Bella Vista

3.9

Excellent(49)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Little Italy / College St.

Small, hidden and easy to miss, the Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar gives a good dose of flavor in its food, ensuring that diners have a pleasant evening together. The cozy atmosphere in the cafŽ and the outdoor patio seating area give Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar a rather intimate, casual vibe. The menu offers various daily specials and is also full of various Italian dishes that are popular such as the penne arrabbiate, gnocchi Bella Vista, fettuccini Bolognese, risotto and ravioli. There are also pizzas, steaks, salads and anti pasto that offer a mix of modern and contemporary Italian cuisines. The wine bar at the Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar features a tasteful mix of martinis, bourbons, scotch whiskey (blended and single) as well as a small collection of beers too.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. SAMMARCO

2. Terroni Adelaide

3. La Palma

4. Bella Vista

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