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Bar Vendetta

Name: Bar Vendetta
Address: 928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1W3
Telephone: (416) 551-8854
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Bar Vendetta distinguishes itself in a space that had previously been a fairly iconic restaurant, The Black Hoof, with a beautiful (and imposing) Douglas fir ‘glass canopy’ and a completely different, 70s colour scheme, modelled (very loosely) on Jen's teen basement bedroom in Scarborough. Nothing says 70s like brown, orange and cream! We didn’t want it to scream ‘Italian restaurant’ because frankly it’s only Italian-ish, using the philosophies of Italian cooking with locally available ingredients and a strong devotion to seasonality. Our pastas all made in house, by long-time chef, Annalisa Latavo and our front of house team is simply a dream! The sort of secret treehouse-feeling back patio is hugely popular in the summer, but we think of it as the perfect restaurant for a colder evening, cozy for tucking into a beautiful plate of pasta, with one of your favourite songs playing while you have a very nice Italian red.

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Executive chef: James Santon

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Head to this hip Dundas West destination for a celebration of Italian flavors with local ingredients courtesy Toronto superstar Jen Agg and her team. Once inside, grab a seat at one of the candlelit tables across from vintage posters or at the cozy marble bar and dig into plates of beef tartare with garlic aioli, fennel and celery salad with walnuts, and tuna crudo with blood orange. An order of Bar Vendetta’s luxurious cacio e pepe is non-negotiable; pair it all with a selection from the restaurant’s expansive Italian wine list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 551-8854
Website
https://www.barvendetta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Parking details
None
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Charcuterie
- -CA$16.00
- -CA$29.00
Cheese PlateCA$26.00
OlivesCA$5.00
Rosemary FocacciaCA$8.00
Beef TartareCA$24.00
with garlic aioli, egg yolk, horseradish, focaccia cracker
Cheesy Pull-apart Garlic BreadCA$13.00
BruschettaCA$15.00
with smoked ricotta, preserved tomatoes, herbs
BurrataCA$24.00
with apple, brussels sprouts, guanciale, pine nuts
Fennel and Celery SaladCA$21.00
with walnuts, grapes, pear, blue elizabeth
Bitter Greens SaladCA$16.00
with pumpkin seeds, lemon, anchovy, parmesan
Tuna CrudoCA$24.00
with blood orange, serrano chili, finger lime, pistachio
New PotatoesCA$17.00
with stracciatella, pistachio, caviar
MeatballsCA$13.00
with tomato sauce and basil pesto

Pasta

Spaghetti PomodoroCA$19.00
with tomato, basil, ricotta salata
Campanelle PuttanescaCA$23.00
with smoked tomato, shallots, pecorino
TagliatelleCA$26.00
with chanterelles, maitakes, miso squash, gremolata
Crown Cacio e PepeCA$25.00
with ricotta, lemon, butter, black pepper
RigatoniCA$28.00
with duck confit, zucchini, mustard, herbs, aged provolone

Sides

RapiniCA$9.00
Heirloom BeansCA$10.00

Dessert

GelatoCA$8.00
SorbetCA$8.00
Lemon Torta with almonds and white chocolateCA$13.00

Please note that this is a sample menu, and will vary depending on availability

What 521 people are saying

Bar Vendetta 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Vendetta is a "funky and fun" spot offering "amazing food" with a "great vibe" and standout service. The "cheesy pull-apart garlic bread" and "tuna crudo" are particularly praised. While some pasta received mixed reviews, the "cacio e pepe" and "duck confit" dishes are highly recommended. A cozy ambiance enhances the dining experience.

521 Reviews

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Paras
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ordered some drinks, the cheesy bread, celery and fennel salad, the trecce and the tagliatelle. The cheesy bread was the highlight of the meal, but the fennel salad was a little sloppy with celery chopped too thick and way too much dressing, rendering the order soggy. The pastas were absolutely disappointing—the trecce had lamb pancetta, which was cut into such tiny little pieces, perhaps to mask how little of it was on the dish? The tagliatelle was soupy with little flavor. My friend and I didn't finish the meal and packaged it to go, but it tasted even worse the next day. The vibe was nice and the service was sweet. I wouldn't go back for dinner again, but curious to try more appetizers and drinks.
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Luka
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great people. Had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend trying it!!
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TomG
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a selection of apps. Great menu. Delicious food.
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Mackenzie VIP
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delish, notably the tuna crudo & burrata - the environment was also great! Definitely would love to try more items on the menu next time!
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Sally VIP
Phoenix / Arizona28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find! This restaurant has a funky and fun vibe and boy is the food great!! As you enter, you immediately enjoy wonderful scents emanating from the kitchen. We started with cocktails—both were tasty. Then we enjoyed the cheesy garlic bread that is so tasty and has a bit of honey that provides a perfect sweet flavor finish. And it’s nice and light, not heavy. Next was a salad with apples, celery, grapes, blue cheese and pecans—so good! We shared the pasta pomodoro topped with ricotta salata —a spicy kick at the end and the cheese melts in…yummy. For dessert we tried the lemon torta—scrumptious! We had great service from Mariah and it was fun to watch the kitchen staff prepare the food. This is a small restaurant and tables are close together—we enjoyed speaking with fellow diners at the table next to us. If you enjoy fresh and delicious food and pasta, then Bar Vendetta is a great choice!
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Danielle VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved every single dish!! Will absolutely be returning
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Juliane
Montreal / Quebec2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing and portions were reasonable. The crudo appetizer had many flavours and texture, which made the plate very complete. We also ordered the crown & pepe and the surf and turf dish - two amazing and unique choices. Great place, ambiance and service.
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Christian
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot, portions are right, and prices are attractives ! Definitely will return
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Robert VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. My Date was a total "c" and you delte her problems. Thank you. I will come again, with a different date.
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Suzanne VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and outstanding service! I would go there again anytime.
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FAQs

Bar Vendetta is rated 4.6 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.barvendetta.com/
Phone number
(416) 551-8854

Bar Vendetta

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Rigatoni

Tagliatelle

Meatballs

Small

Charcuterie

Cheese PlateCA$26.00

OlivesCA$5.00

Rosemary FocacciaCA$8.00

Beef TartareCA$24.00

Cheesy Pull-apart Garlic BreadCA$13.00

BruschettaCA$15.00

BurrataCA$24.00

Fennel and Celery SaladCA$21.00

Bitter Greens SaladCA$16.00

Tuna CrudoCA$24.00

New PotatoesCA$17.00

MeatballsCA$13.00

Pasta

Spaghetti PomodoroCA$19.00

Campanelle PuttanescaCA$23.00

TagliatelleCA$26.00

Crown Cacio e PepeCA$25.00

RigatoniCA$28.00

Sides

RapiniCA$9.00

Heirloom BeansCA$10.00

Dessert

GelatoCA$8.00

SorbetCA$8.00

Lemon Torta with almonds and white chocolateCA$13.00

** Please note that this is a sample menu, and will vary depending on availability **

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

Additional information

Please note that this is a sample menu, and will vary depending on availability