Osteria Rialto

Name: Osteria Rialto
Address: 1006 Bloor St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6H 1M2
Telephone: (416) 306-8124
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

260 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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Osteria Rialto takes its inspiration from Italy's intimate, singular restaurants and brings a thoughtful and ingredient-focused dining experience to Bloorcourt.

We are open for indoor dining from 6pm-10pm, every Wednesday through Friday and 5pm-10pm on Saturday.

We are located within the historic Paradise Theatre, located at Bloor Street West and Westmoreland Avenue.

Selected as one of Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants of 2020.

WINNER of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 306-8124
Website
http://www.osteriarialto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options in the Paradise complex, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
David Thorek: (833) 961-3346

Location
1006 Bloor St, Toronto, ON M6H 1M2
Neighborhood
Dovercourt Village
Cross street
Dovercourt
Parking details
There is a Green P parking lot directly behind the building and bike parking spaces on the surrounding blocks.
Public transit
Osteria Rialto is located between the accessible Dufferin St and Ossington St subway stations, as well as accessible bus stops 473, 503, 504, 505, 2013 and 2020.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Wine Cellar Private Dining Room Family Style Feast
CA$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Osteria Rialto is set in the gorgeous PARADISE THEATRE, a revitalised heritage building in Toronto's historic Bloorcourt neighborhood. Our chefs serve exquisite and elevated traditional Italian dishes originating from all over the peninsula. Featuring hearty pastas, delicate seafood, house-baked focaccia and an ever-changing selection of other delicious options, our food is made with the finest seasonal ingredients and prioritises locally-sourced produce. Accompanying our food is an extensive and award-winning wine list, delicious cocktails and a sleek, glamorous ambience. Join us in our chic wine cellar for a family-style feast, with dishes served on large plates with sharing cutlery. A $1,000 minimum food & beverage spend will be applied.

FocacciaCA$9.00
house baked focaccia, olive oil
Gnocco FritoCA$12.00
mortadella IGP, grana padano
Burrata e ProsciuttoCA$26.00
whole, fresh cow's milk cheese, 36mo prociutto santangelo
Calamari FrittiCA$23.00
fried squid, squid ink mayonnaise
Wagyu BresaolaCA$24.00
giardiniera peppers
Insalata MisticanzaCA$17.00
mixed greens salad, radish, puffed farro, white balsamic

Primi

shared handmade pasta to enjoy before secondi

TonnarelliCA$26.00
rapini pesto, straciatella, chili oil
Ravioli MedaglioniCA$28.00
wintergreen, gorgonzola, black walnut, parmigiano
Mezzi RigatoniCA$29.00
white asparagus, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper
CavatelliCA$29.00
wild boar ragu, parmigiano

Secondi e Contorni

larger plates & side dishes

RazzaCA$32.00
skate wing cutlet with puttanesca sauce
Sedano RapaCA$28.00
celeriac milanese, raw asparagus, gribiche
PolipoCA$36.00
grilled octopus, n'duja, cannellini beans
SalsicciaCA$32.00
heritage pork sausage, grilled escarole, arugula
Bistecca alla Fiorentino
dry aged prime, tuscan salt, olive oil
- per ozCA$4.00
CicoriaCA$16.00
radicchio, fennel, celery, apple, parmigiano, vin cotto
Ceci e Cavolo NeroCA$16.00
chickpea, tuscan kale, pecorino romano
CaroteCA$16.00
baby carrots, herb yogurt, honey, hemp hearts
FunghiCA$18.00
grilled hen of the woods, salsa verde, piave

Vini

wines served by the glass

Bollicine

Blanc de Noir, Tawse Winery, Brut '13 Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario
- 5ozCA$14.00
- BottleCA$65.00

Bianco

Riesling, Tawse Winery 'Quarry Road' '19 Niagara, Ontario, Canada
- 5ozCA$14.00
- BottleCA$65.00
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Villa Medoro '20 Abruzzo, Italy
- 5ozCA$15.00
- BottleCA$70.00
Falanghina, La Guardiense 'Janare' '20 Campania, Italy
- 5ozCA$15.00
- BottleCA$70.00
Soave Classico, Tessari 'Grisela' '20 Veneto, Italy
- 5ozCA$16.00
- BottleCA$75.00
Chardonnay, Bret Brothers 'Les Crays' '19 Burgundy, France
pour via Coravin
- 5ozCA$29.00
- BottleCA$140.00

Rosso

Sangiovese, Donna Laura 'Ali' '20 Tuscany, Italy
- 5ozCA$14.00
- BottleCA$65.00
Nero di Troia, Santa Lucia 'Il Melograno' '18 Puglia, Italy
- 5ozCA$16.00
- BottleCA$75.00
Cannonau di Sardegna, Silvio Carta 'Serenata' '20 Sardinia, Italy
- 5ozCA$18.00
- BottleCA$85.00
Nebbiolo d'Alba, Fratelli Abrigo, Tuscany, Italy
- 5ozCA$19.00
- BottleCA$90.00
Pinot Noir, Baettig Vino de Vinedo - Los Parientes '20 Traiguen, Chile
pour via Coravin
- 5ozCA$23.00
- BottleCA$110.00

Rosato

Refosco, Ronchi di Cialla 'Rose di Cialla' '20 Friuli, Italy
- 5ozCA$15.00
- BottleCA$70.00

Libagione della Casa

our house cocktails

Nella StagioneCA$18.00
watermelon, branca menta, affino, lime, sparkling wine
La CoccinellaCA$18.00
raspberry, gin, thyme, lemon, egg white
Mora PiccanteCA$18.00
blackberry, ancho chilli tequila, cointreau, citrus, blackberry ginger ale
ViolaCA$18.00
vodka, rosemary, briotette violette, lime

What 260 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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JakeW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was great. Service was really friendly. Table was a little dirty, but this was a minor issue. Great patio.
E
Elisa
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was exceptional! I didn't get my server's name, but she was extremely on point and just lovely. We had a great evening and even the coffee was delicious! Can't wait to go back!
JC
JulioChild
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This place is a gem in west Toronto downtown. A little pricey, but worth it for the quality of food, the attention to detail, the ambience, and the impeccable service. Surprisingly, I was able to get a reservation on relatively short notice but that will probably change, unfortunately, when the word gets around. I'm looking forward to the opening of the upstairs bar!
BM
BanessaM
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience1
Went there for a birthday dinner. Got the wrong order, had to wait 15 minutes for a server to show up and there was no treat for the birthday girl after spending +$200
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall a nice dinner with great attentive service. The pasta portions are a bit small for sharing but the steak was excellent.
M
Malou
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It wasn’t great. Things were missed.
P
Philip
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really enjoyed the food. The family sharing idea they do is actually a good option. You get to try several dishes and the price is still reasonable. Lots of staff that take care of you throughout your dinner. Food was fresh and delicious
M
Marie
Toronto
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
Menu not interesting. Too many fried foods. Pasta really undercooked. Octopus tough and rubbery. Presentation on plate not attractive. Wine list skews to many high end bottles with limited selection of reasonably priced. This used to be an excellent restaurant. I wonder if the chef or management has changed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Community Italian with old world atmosphere and menu. Limited choices with excellent appetizers, small portions and large portions. Excellent Italian wine list. Could not be cleaner. We sat in a covered outdoor area. Easy to get there from major hotels by Uber. Much harder to get back but safe.
N
Natasha
Ottawa
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Very much enjoyed Osteria Rialto and will definitely be going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great spot
LG
LyndaG
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was great, food sumptuous- sat on patio.
TN
TaylorN
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, ambiance, and service were quite extraordinary. Our server, Victoria, was attentive, thorough, and a delight to speak with. She explained the menu and specials in detail and ensured our birthday celebration was special. Great ambience with Motown music all night, and a wonderful large table off to the side for our party to engage in conversation privately. The food was amazing. I’d suggest splitting multiple appetizers, pasta portions are great for a single serving, and main courses can be split throughout. The hazelnut torte and pistachio ice cream are a great way to complete the meal. Will be visiting again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Daniel was phenomenal. This is the second time we have been served by him and he is really personable, accommodating, knowledgeable, and overall super sweet! The food at Rialto is also great - inventive yet unpretentious classic Italian fare. We love the ambience, food and service here!
FL
FoodLove
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was super good
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, vibe and service. Will be back
G
Gianni
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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AC
AnnaC
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio is a wonderful place to enjoy cocktails and delicious food. The vibe is super friendly and a bit upscale, which we loved. It felt a little more special than a regular patio, which fits with the menu being a little more unique and imaginative. Our server, Isaiah, was there exactly when we needed him. He certainly added to our overall enjoyable experience. We will return!
MS
MelissaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daniel was absolutely incredible!! What a great service and what a great experience!! Thanks again for the great food and wine suggestions!! We’ll definitely be back!!
JD
JoeD
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Asked to sit on the patio…was told no…two tables sit empty all night out there. Food was good, but simple, yet expensive. Good meal, but much better choices for $100-$140 pp.
AB
AmandaB
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Rialto and it was fantastic! Our server was great, the food was fantastic, and great outdoor patio ambience.
FA
FeliciaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was fantastic, food and drinks were delicious.
RR
RoyaR
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
The food was good but a bit pricey for the vibe of the place. It was a very casual place with prices of fine dining. Food was great, service was amazing and beyond. Was good enough for one time but I cant say I would go back esp. because it was quite far from our home.
JI
JaclynI
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food.
EE
ErinE
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time, made even better by our server Daniel and the team. We would definitely recommend to our friends.
R
Raymond
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was good but the service was a little slow before the steak. the dry aged tbone steak was worth the wait and the price!
d
davidwill2
Toronto
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good Italian food, attentive service( that dwindled as the restaurant filled up. Would recommend for everyday meals in a nice atmosphere.
CK
CynthiaK
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Amazing wine selection . Welcoming ambience
M
Marie
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hello, It was my second visit in a week and it was as wonderful as the first one. The service, the food, the wine, everything was impeccable. Thank you!
a
andrewb
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible! Spectacular food, service, ambiance, location, wine, everything. My new favourite.
Osteria RialtoResponded on June 6, 2022Thank you for review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your evening! We hope to host you again soon!
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andrewb
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The host was very welcoming, the menu had so many good food and wine options to choose from, and the server was very helpful with our food and wine choices. Outstanding quality and ambiance.
M
Mary
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
The food was not worth the price. Food was less than mediocre. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
D
Davieboy
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
the wine list was too limited and too pricey for what they had. The service was OK but nothing special considering the high prices.
ID
IDID
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The waitress was not able to clearly answer my questions re:dish ingredients such as cicoria and I feel like she made things up. If you are unsure then just say that. Fennel and cicoria are not the same things !!The portions were very small for the price. Wine was lovely Glad we tried it but would only return if there was another venue. Super convenient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience5
Absolutely terrible. Will never go back. Waste of money and a huge embarrassment in front of my date. Food came out cold as if it was sitting out for a while. Steak was tasteless. When notified the waiter, he took the steak back to the kitchen seemed like he warmed it up in a microwave cause it became extremely chewy. When asked for wine, they brought out a wine expert. The recommended wine was complete opposite to what we had asked. We paid for the wasted bottle and ordered a new one. They took the steak off the bill. But you expect a manager or an owner to come out and apologize for such a shameful dish at the very minimum. We needed grabbing a sandwich at a local bar for dinner.
DT
DougT
Montreal
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
We had booked the private room at osteria rialto for a birthday event as we had a group of 14 and heard that they had a good family style menu. We made the reservation and had contacted their event coordinator. There were two different sample menus $75/$100. Our group chose the $100/person menu. We were told that the only change on the menu would be the steak course. When we get there, no mention of any changes to our menu we're communicated to us. We noticed that the calamari, octopus and triangoli options were not served and brought that to the server's attention. He went and spoke to the manager and came back with a 5% discount and a said he would take care of one of the full. Sample menus since we had brought an extra guest. I told him our reservation was for 14 and not 13 like he suggested. We weren't happy with the fact that the manager didn't even come to our table and also didn't even know what our reservation size was supposed to be. We were told not to worry and they would reach out to me the next day to come to a resolution before charging my card. Nobody reached out and then they charged my card. Disappointing dinner, the food was mediocre and the service ended up being pretty bad. Would not recommend for a large group.
RB
RodB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Way too expensive for what they have to offer. Nothing really special to pay more for…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
The food was very good! Excellent dishes, but the service was not good at all. The waiter made mistakes, forgot plates and drinks, was not around the table frequently, we had to wait 20min between dishes because she did a take out order on time. But as I mentioned before, the food was very good, I would come back, I am sure it was only a atypical issue.
EP
EmilyP
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience5
Carbonara is amazing! And focaccia and burrata to die for
TR
TamikaR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We usually tend to go to big chain restaurants, but this time we wanted to try something new! It was really nice getting to eat authentic Italian food and try some incredible wine! The family-style sharing courses were really fun and the staff was incredibly helpful when it came to assisting us with selecting dishes and drinks. It was honestly a really great experience and one I wouldn't hesitate to try again. Definitely pricey, but for something this special, it's incredibly worth it!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Osteria Rialto using the Order Online button. Osteria Rialto also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Osteria Rialto is rated 4.5 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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