Grazie Ristorante

I’ve been coming here for a very long time now, probably over ten years, and I decided to revisit after some time last week. I was not disappointed! My friend and I tried their daily special burrata salad, halibut, and of course our favorite basta, and it was amazing. I already want to go back for more!

Very satisfying second visit. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The service was fantastic. The wait staff were efficient, friendly, not too attending, and definitely funny. Highly recommended!

We ordered the Elena pizza and Milano pasta — both were delicious, though not quite excellent. The flavors were enjoyable and the portions generous. I asked for some extra Parmesan cheese, and they provided it very generously, which I really appreciated. It was a busy weekend, and while the staff seemed quite tired, the service was still decent. A few more smiles would make a big difference for the overall atmosphere. Still, a pleasant dining experience and worth a visit😋

A nice Italian spot at Yonge & Eglinton! Food - 4/5 Bruschetta - 4/5 - Fresh tomatoes and oil, and a nice crunchy toast. Not the best I’ve ever had, but still really good! Shrimp pasta (can’t remember the name) - 4/5 - it was really tasty and creamy! I’d get it again! Tiramisu - 4/5 - also creamy, and a nice touch to end the meal. Service - 5/5 - Friendly staff and fast service! Didn’t have to look for a waiter, they always came to check on us. Ambiance - 5/5 - Perfect for a casual date; not too fancy, but still has character and a good ambiance to chat.

Food is and has always been consistently 5/5. Pasta is always perfectly al dente. Grazie has been a local neighbourhood staple for many years. That said, at a recent visit on a weeknight, the pasta / mains took far too long to be served. We had wanted to eat our appetizers alongside our mains - the apps were quickly served within minutes, but the pasta took 40+ mins after sitting down to be served. We had to ask numerous times where the mains were. By the time the pasta came, we had finished our apps completely. While the pasta itself was delicious, 40+ mins is overall too long a wait.

I had a wonderful time at Grazie yesterday. When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy, but we were greeted right away. After being seated, the staff adjusted our table so it would not wobble and made sure we were comfortable. Our server offered excellent recommendations, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. We finished it very quickly. Although our dinner arrived a little later than expected, our server immediately explained what was happening, why it was delayed, and assured us that our food would arrive soon. In the restaurant industry, or in any business, occasional delays are understandable. In this case, the wait was brief, but I was very impressed by the clear and thoughtful communication from our server. That is how you win your guests’ hearts, and the delicious food certainly added to the experience. Even as we were leaving, two different staff members asked how we enjoyed our meals. Despite how busy it was, their hospitality never faltered. I am thoroughly impressed by the service, the food, and the atmosphere at Grazie, and I will certainly return and recommend this restaurant to everyone I know.

Easily the best pasta you can get at the $23 price point. It’s one of my favourite pastas in Toronto since 2017. This time we tried the Napoletana and Basta which are my go-to dishes, and they were outstanding!!! Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality Italian pasta without going upscale!

We had a really great experience here. The pesto was amazing and the pizza was even better — absolutely delicious. Special shout-out to Jamie, who was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. He gave us great recommendations and made our visit even better. Lovely food, lovely service, and a great overall experience. Would definitely come back!

I dined in on a Saturday night with my friends to celebrate my belated birthday and we were all surprised with the pasta dishes we got! I got the Nico and the flavours were amazing! I was craving a pasta that wasn't too creamy or with tomato sauce and it was the perfect dish. The pasta was just so perfectly al-dente, I could not stop commenting on it during dinner, my friends were the same! I also ordered a pitcher of white sangria for the table and the waiter was kind enough to offer to add more ice in after serving it (which was perfect since it made it enough for another round for everyone!) I do recommend getting a reservation to secure a table as it does get super busy. I am definitely coming back.

I'm extremely confused by these 5 start reviews so I'm going to assume it reflects the wait staff and not the food. Staff are friendly, accommodating and hustle to get the food out on time. What is confusing is that .... the food isn't really "italian" lots of broccoli on the menu which wasn't broccolini. Lots of green onions which is odd pairing. Raisins in everything that shouldn't have raisins. All this to say the food is underwhelming and average. Believe the low reviews as they are realistic. For the price point, I was expecting a bit more. The buratta salad which was supposed to be a show stopper fit for 2 was neither a show stopper nor fit for 2 as I had that to myself for an eye watering $35. Absolutely nothing to write home about and I can see it being a popular family joint but not much else to offer beyond that. Oh, maybe worth a mention that the house wine was fantastic.

Food: 3/5 Tasty meal but nothing extraordinary. The bruschetta was very typical but the baked goat cheese salad was delightful. Definitely the highlight of the meal. As for the mains, the pasta was about what you'd expect. Bonus points for the portion size though as I've found most Toronto Italian restaurants are much more stingy with the portions. Of the four pasta dishes ordered, the Penza was by far the best. Service: 5/5 our server was so so so lovely! I forgot her name but she's the girl with the Irish(?) accent I believe. We were also taken care of by a few other servers throughout the night, who were all phenomanal! Atmosphere: 4/5 Very cute spot and pretty bar area but did feel a bit tight in there. Stairs to the washroom were a bit steep.

Lovely classic Italian spot in midtown Toronto. I went to this restaurant on Friday night and it was almost full house, so I suggest making a reservation. We ordered Pasta - BASTA. It was amazing, and so creamy. We also ordered the pizza - Romana, it was okay. Their pastas are better than their pizza in my opinion. Prices are fair for the portion sizes. Definitely will come back again!

A staple Toronto Italian restaurant serving up classics at great prices. Highly recommend getting their fresh pastas, tiramisu and coffee. They're always super friendly and the restaurant is a cute date spot!

Love this local Italian place! It's always busy everytime I pass by here and now I finally know why! Great service and delicious yet affordable food! Enjoyed their free bread - the olive oil and chilli oil were delish! We got a pasta and a pizza. Imo, the pasta was by far the best thing that night - creamy yet earthy and fresh; all the ingredients really made it a balanced dish. The pizza was decent but i thought the diced tomatoes really overpowered everything else. Surprisingly, their virgin mojito was better than the sangria I got! Would definitely come back to try other items :)

Amazing food and ambiance as always! Been coming here for a couple decades and it never disappoints! Feels like you're in someone's dining room! Great vibe!

An italian staple to the neighbourhood and honestly worth to venture out to either this location or the Vaughan one. Great prices and portion size. Fantastic fresh pasta too. I love that they divide their menu into the types of sauces for the pasta and each section (whether it's tomato sauce, cream sauce, EVO& garlic or cream tomato) has something different going on. The pasta flavours are wonderful and it's definitely not your run of the mill spaghetti and meatballs here. Pizzas are also great. Quick service and you really do feel the italian family spirit here. Once you step in it feels homey and you don't realize you're on Yonge street.

Went here with a craving for Italian, but was quite disappointed in what I got. The restaurant is large and has a very lively atmosphere. It seems very fitting for a family dinner and for children. They do have a large menu that covers everything from classic Italian antipasti and soups, to pizzas and pastas. After reading many positive reviews I went in pretty optimistic. There was two of us in my party and we ordered the Kale and Beet salad, mussels in tomato sauce and the Napoletana (linguine with shrimps and clams). Everything was very average and not very flavourful. The kale in salad was too tough and the dressing a bit too tangy for my liking; the mussels were a bit plain, kind of spicy but not very tomatoe-y; but the pasta was probably my favourite of the night. Nice amount of shrimps and clams, tossed nicely in the tomato sauce. Considering that many people do enjoy the food here, perhaps it just wasn't to my preference for Italian food! I did see many tables ordering pizza which we didn't opt to do...perhaps the pizzas are the star of the show. Not sure if I would come back here but I'd be willing to give it a second try.

Came with my boyfriend for date night and it's my second time here. Personally love this spot and the food. The service is superb, and the servers are always so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. We ordered: * Appetizer: Bruschetta * Pasta: Basta * Pizza: Eligio

Tried this place out for weekday lunch. It was ok, nothing special. Insalata del mercato 2/5 - very simple mixed greens salad Penza 3/5 - pasta was nicely al dente but vodka sauce could've was on the lighter end with not too much flavor Not sure if it was because it was a weekday lunch, but seemed to be lacking staff on the floor and so service was slightly slow.

This Italian restaurant is super popular around the Yonge and Eglinton area and they have a extensive menu filled with appetizers, pasta, pizza and desserts. My friends and I went on a Thursday night and it was still super packed! The vibe in the restaurant was really homey and warm, definitely family style. Their menu is split into tomato sauce, cream sauce, garlic/ virgin oil, and creamy tomato sauce, which I found super helpful in making my choice easier from their large menu. I got their Milano pasta which is a linguine with grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes and snow peas. Their portions were all really big and the pasta was cooked al dente. I really enjoyed roasted tomatoes in my pasta too! All my friends also really liked their pasta as well and they all got different ones from cream to tomato to pesto pasta! I also loved how they served us with their homemade bread with butter and olive oil + balsamic vinegar! I would highly recommend this Italian restaurant and definitely if you can, book a reservation before going in to ensure your spot!

Haven't been in a while and it was definitely the place on Yonge (and eglinton) to be pre pandemic. I'm not sure how it is now. What I get: Salad: caeser Antipasti: bruschetta or the varese Pizza: marg, nduja, Pasta: gnocchi, Penza (I always get a Penza even just to share) Enjoy!

Let's start with the cons: They only have street parking, and located too far from my house for me to go daily They could pay some attn to the ladies room. Pros: Friendly servers....kudos to David who was very charming and also a proud daddy. Authentic Italian recipes, the pasta and desserts are superb every time I eat here. I prefer their Pasta over their Pizza. Comfy seating, and nice ambiance. They have a licensed bar for those who drink. Small side-walk Patio if u don't mind the traffic on Yonge street. Did I mention how awesome the food is... be sure to try their light and fluffy take on Tiramisu. Great spot for a romantic dinner or just chilling with a group of friends. I've even stopped for dinner alone and take-out. Then u get a nice walk back to wherever u parked, to burn off some calories. I'm due for another visit.

First time here but I know I will be a regular here! Love the Quattro Stagioni soooo much with the balance cream tomatoes sauce. It is probably the best one I've had in To. Linguine marinara is must try for seafood lover. The service and environment is very good as well. Who can say no to a summer terrace had a great experience here

Excellent!!! 5 Star place. Food is incredible! Best pasta in the city!!! Ambience is great and cozy, making this place amazing for dates and friendly dinners. It's not pretentious. Some people are dressed very well, others are casual. But everyone feels comfortable. Service is absolutely incredible! The server we had has been working here for 25 years. He should be teaching at restaurant schools on what the service should be like.

Service was perfect, their calamari salad was fantastic!!! Pasta sauce was a little on the sweet side for me but still good

Love the pasta and the service was amazing! They try to explain the origin of different kinds of pasta and flavor to us and we had a awesome experience

Fantastic Pizza! Amazing service! Popular hot spot in Toronto. Can get crowded sometimes, but plenty of room at the bar ;D

I haven't been here for a long time. But the food here was as delicious as I remember it. I came with a couple of friends after going to the One of a Kind Show. It's so nice to go to a familiar restaurant with great food, good prices & good service. We had the: 1. Bruschetta - so yummy! No cheese for me. Though they have a version with cheese. 2. Assisi - Fettuccine with tomato sauce, mushrooms & sun dried tomatoes 3. Tasca - Fresh pasta filled with ricotta, spinach, mushrooms & brie baked in a creamy tomato porcini sauce 4. Pesaro - Rigatoni with asparagus & gorganzola pesto (pine nuts) 5. Carrot cake 6. Tirimisu Everything was delicious. The decor of Grazie is comfy, rustic Italian style. Grazie has someone at the door checking proof of vaccination. He was very friendly & personable. Inside it can get crowded when you first enter. But once you're seated I felt it was fine. There was just enough distance between us & another table where a couple was eating their meal. The waitstaff are just so nice & professional here. I recognized some of the waitstaff from years back. It's good to see familiar faces. What can I say? I love this restaurant. The food comes out like clockwork & all of it was so good. They were out of one dessert which I wanted but the dessert I ordered instead was just as good. I will definitely come back here more often. I'm glad they didn't close for good during the pandemic. I've seen several restaurants close because of it.

I was really in the mood for some authentic tomato sauce pasta over the weekend and stumbled upon Grazie during my search. The picture of their Penza immediately caught my eye, and I knew I had to give it a try. Turns out, it's one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. No fancy stuff--just a hearty, creamy tomato sauce with a spicy kick from the pancetta. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente, making the whole experience luscious. We also ordered the Nato pizza, which was good and had a crispy bottom, but let's be honest, it was overshadowed by the Penza. Next time, I'll definitely save my appetite for their pasta. The service was great--attentive and welcoming. Already looking forward to my next visit!

Grazie is a great Italian restaurant, my dad purposed there so it has a soecial place in my heart, overall the food, service, and ambiance are amazing!!!

The food is delicious and fresh! The staff is super friendly and cheerful, the ambient is homey but it's a little bit too loud (because it's always super busy). I love there and it's one of my top choices for Italian food!

Very average Italian food, not really much to offer compared to its competition, I'd say go somewhere more authentic.

Have been here many times over the years with friends and family and it doesn't disappoint! It's always a great option in the Yonge and Eg area. We stopped by on a weekday evening and it was quite busy but we were seated quite quickly. As soon as we were seated a super friendly server took our orders. They started us with bread and olive oil/balsamic mix - a simple fave of mine. When we were done our bread our mains came out so fast but still piping fresh and hot. We decided on the Basta - Shrimp with Spinach Linguine in a cream sauce, and Nico - veal strips with mushrooms, sundried tomatoes in a red wine cream sauce. Both were so delicious and highly recommended. Honestly you can't go wrong with Grazie when you feel for Italian.

We went to Grazie Ristorante for lunch on their patio. The patio was nice as we had plenty of shade during our lunch. Service was very friendly and efficient. I ordered the lasagne dish which was the special of the day. My friend had the Spaghetti dish, but I forgot what she ordered. We both enjoyed our food and would like to come back.

Great food and amazing staff. Alys fresh. Never. Disappointed in the quality. And prices are very reasonable

My wife and I went there last night to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were not disappointed by any means. Even though our reservation was early the place was packed and I can see why. Ambience and pace was amazing. Thanks to Erin our wonderful and amazing waiter for delivering our exceptional service who defied knows his job and appreciates the great food Grazi is known for. My wife ordered the Penza which was done to perfection and I ordered the Nonna Franca which also was nicely cooked to perfection. And both dishes were served hot as they should be accompanied with fresh bread and olive oil. For dessert we shared the Tiramisu and a lovely fresh cake which I unfortunately forgot the name but both were nicely presented topping the evening with an Americano coffee and Cappuccino. Said our goodbyes to Erin for his wonderful service and the owner Angelo saying " we'll be back" As one show said "Ya Gotta Eat There " Gracia Colin and Alexx Crooke

3.8/5 food - Pasta always al-dante and well seasoned but sometimes the cream sauces can be on the thin side. 3.5/5 service - Standard affair, but because the place gets very busy it can be a hit or miss. 4/5 Ambiance - Fun, bustling, family-friendly environment. Always feels very warm and homey.

I've dined at the Grazie locations in both Concord and Toronto Mid Town many times and I can say Grazie does Italian food really well. I usually get one of the many pastas for my main, which I would describe as fresh restaurant made pasta bathed in a mouthwatering sauce of your choice. Nom nom nom! Last time, I also ordered their Sila salad which had fresh shrimp and calamari. Also quite good. I recommend this place, it's hard to go wrong ordering from Grazie.

I was here for Dinner on a weekday night with my partner. It was surprising to see the entire restaurant stuffed with each table occupied. Thankfully, we had made a reservation and got seats in time. Overall it was good value for money experience with great taste and hugest portion sizes. I would caution you for not ordering too much unless you want to pack it for home. The service is quick and good for the amount of people in the restaurant. In drinks we ordered mulled wine. Despite not having on their menu, our server Adam was courteous to accommodate that request and turn up with these two lovely glasses of it. In appetizers, he cautioned us for not ordering more than one appetizer. We ended up ordering Funghi Focaccia which was more or less a medium size pizza with mushroom and cheese toppings along with truffle oil. Truly delectable! In mains, we ordered Trapani Pasta and Pesaro Pasta. First was on the tangy spicier tone with tomato sauce as base and eggplants, pepper and zucchini in it. I loved the taste of it especially after eating Funghi Focaccia - it was a welcome change. Pesaro Pasta felt dull and failed to amaze whereas I love Pesto Sauce Pastas. As I said portion sizes are huge, we ended up packing Pesaro for home to enjoy leftovers next day. In total it costed 90 bucks. I am not sure about returning but good for one time if you're around.

Lively, welcoming neighborhood Italian. Great pizza and pasta. Love it. We go back regularly.

The best Italian restaurant! The best Italian food I have ever tried! Highly recommend it if you ever are in this neck of the woods. I'm visiting from California, and I will be coming back to this place over and over again! Everything is amazing. Excellent service and very friendly team.

Absolutely delicious! I have been eating at the Vaughan location for years, and decided to try this location for the first time the other week. I've got to say, this might be the superior location! The first item to come out was the freshly baked bread which was warm, soft and delicious. It also came alongside an olive oil, balsamic, chili oil and Parmesan dip, which the whole table was in love with, the perfect combination with fresh bread! We the ordered the mussels in a tomato sauce as a starter, which we all loved as well! They tasted so fresh and the tomato sauce was so incredibly flavorful. We dipped the bread in both the tomato sauce and combo of oils and it was a complete game changer, SO GOOD! For mains we ordered the Penza, Udine, and Tasca pasta, all of which we really enjoyed! My go to has always been the penza, which comes in a tomato cream sauce, and has a delicious saltiness to it from the pancetta. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu which was absolute heaven, perfect way to end off the night!! I will definitely be coming back to this location, the food was SO tasty, and the service was incredibly friendly and attentive as well!

One of our favourite spots to go on Date Night or with family for dinner. Great variety, and delicious food. All courses excellent and great desserts. best to make a reservation as it is quite busy. Super friendly attentive staff and great location. It is a boisterous, fun spot.

Grazie is my favorite Italian restaurant in midtown Toronto! We've tried a lot of their dishes but our go-to orders that we keep reordering are the Tasca and the Basta!

Not trendy but it doesn't have to be. The food is great with lots of choices (have tried the Amelia pasta and a special of the day lasagna, among others). People of all ages seem to go there. Service is always friendly. But be prepared: if you go at a prime hour, you'll have to wait for a table.

3.5/4 I'm a fan! I've been to the location near Vaughan Mills quite a while back. The pastas are very traditional and tasty too. If you have a big appetite you will be satisfied. Price point is a bit on the high side, but it is worth it. Came on a long weekend in the afternoon and was seated right away. They have the same menu for lunch as dinner (I believe). They serve bread before the mains (I don't think it was baked in house but still good). It comes with balsamic vinegar and EVOO. The mains came out quite promptly. I ordered the spinach and ricotta agnolotti. It was quite tasty. The portion size was pretty filling. My friends were also satisfied with their dishes. The ambience was also nice. What would make this place even better would be freshly baked bread, fresh butter, freshly grated Parmesan (small details). In all, I'd return every once in a while from some good quality pasta!

Food amazing fresh and great service. Highly recommended. Big shout out to Lucas MM who is super friendly and looking out for me and my friends.

Family friendly restaurant. Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly servers. This restaurant includes large menu that can accommodate all types of dietary restrictions.

Came here for dinner. Ambience - one level up to casual dining. Service - super good. The waitress had all the patience to explain and list out the options. She suggested some nice vegetarian options too Vegetarian options - many Order: Ham pizza - so so Eggplant pizza - good Roasted chicken - good Two rose sauce pasta - super good One creamy mushroom pasta - this was not good at all. Lacked flavour. Tiramisu - not good. Price - not bad So my suggestion here is the rose sauce.

It was a very comfortable place. The noodles were amazing. The noodles tasted like freshly made noodles and we loved every bit of it. The only thing we didn't like from the spaghetti was the meatballs. It lacked flavor and tasted of very heavy on bread crumbs when they were making it. Every bite of the meatball tasted like bread crumbs and did not taste like meat at all.

It's out go-to neighborhood stop! Especially when everyone is spent from a hard week and a nice Friday night dinner at a high quality place is only a couple blocks away. Delicious, consistent, and knowledgeable staff.

I've been going to Grazie for 25 years and they never disappoint. Their goat cheese salad is the tastiest thing ever, and whatever pasta dish you decide on is always delicious. The service is wonderful, and there isn't anything about Grazie that I don't love. I highly recommend Grazie if you are having a craving for pasta or pizza or their delicious choices of salad.

A good Italian restaurant focused on pasta and pizza but with a full menu, a good staff and a full bar with a knowledgeable bar tender.

We ordered a few drinks, a veg pizza and a pasta. Everything tasted fine. The only issue being that more than half of the glass of every drink was ice and it was disappointing.

We ordered from this restaurant for delivery. We tried the Roberto pizza as well as the Odessa pasta which were both delicious. There were a lot of options to choose from and we'll definitely order again to try other dishes. We got some bread with butter which was a really nice and enjoyable extra on the side. We also ordered their tiramisu. The presentation of it was interesting as it was in a 'ball' shape. It was good but we personally prefer the more light and airy version. This is the only reason I removed a star. Definitely recommend trying this place.

My absolute favorite italian restaurant in Toronto! We decided to do take out from Grazie for Christmas Eve and ordered: Torino Pasta - Agnolotti stuffed with spinach & ricotta in a creamy tomato sauce Cristoforo Pizza - goat cheese, tomatoes, red onions, black olives, basil and mozzarella Wow, I've definitely missed this place so much! Both dishes were fantastic!!!! I want more. The pasta was creamy, delicious, perfect combination of spinach and ricotta. Same for the pizza - thin crust, basil, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, what's not to love? Oh! Dont forget their amazing in-house chili oil $10! Now you can dream as if you're eating in Rome ;) COVID: masks mandatory, once you enter, you tell them your name and they have the bags already packaged and ready to go!

Great place for Italian food, great service and the ambience is a little crowded for what I wanted for the day (a romantic dinner)... but definitely I will come back with friends and family.