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"This Trinity Bellwoods restaurant on Dundas West is emblematic of Toronto’s plant-based dining movement: stylish, satisfying, and sceney. It's all about house made pastas here, which allow seasonal Ontario ingredients to positively sing. The Tonnarelli Tartufo is silky and sexy and perfectly truffled, and the Ontario Corn Ravioli made with mascarpone cheese is sweet, salty and creamy. Don't skip the apps here: the plant-based cashew brie with seasonal fruit is an absolute standout. You'll want to save room for dessert, too. There's an olive oil cake topped with warm seasonal fruit compote. This is the kind of place where you can bring your unsuspecting carnivorous friend and they won't even notice that meat isn't on the menu. Gia is stylish, it's a fun scene, and above all else, it's satisfying." - Todd Plummer