Sugo

Absolutely phenomenal experience. The service is so friendly and quick, we got a table and our food all in a timely manner. It’s a busy quaint atmosphere, feels very homely. The food is perfection. The meatball was tender and flavourful and the mozzarella sticks were cheesy and delicious. We got the pesto spaghetti and their rose sauce rigatoni. Both were amazing but the pesto was our favourite, it truly lives up to the hype it’s delectable. For dessert we got the tiramisu which was also perfectly delicious and creamy. Can’t wait for my next visit!

It was worth the one-hour wait. I really enjoyed the dishes, especially the eggplant parm cutlet. The eggplant was fried to a crisp yet remained thick and flavorful — transforming its usual soft texture while still preserving its signature taste. The rigatoni was chewy and full of flavour — no surprise it’s one of their signature dishes. Service was efficient, and the staff were quick and attentive. The only downside was the volume of the music — it was so loud that it became difficult to hold a conversation.

Everything about Sugo is incredible but the service and the welcoming vibe is top tier. The staff all make you feel so welcome and at home. It’s so nice. The food is incredible, the Rigatoni is my go-to. I tried the vanilla soft serve with fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce and it was just amazing. The pizza is amazing too. 100/10 all around.

Wow honestly such a high rated Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service. Perfect for special occasions or date nights even a pop in for your cravings of course. They do have a patio area to enjoy the beautiful weather in Toronto. Delicious and creative Italian dishes, make sure you try the rigatoni and the veal sandwich. With the meal get a sip of there in house beer taste great! Highly knowledgeable staff about menu and drinks, the servers are excellent and make the experience even better.

I had the calamari, pesto cream pasta, and Caesar salad. Everything was good but the Caesar was the real star. I’ve never had one where the dressing coats literally every single leaf. Not a dry bite on the plate, SO GOOD. The calamari was nice and tender and the pesto cream had solid flavor. Portion was indeed huge! No wait when I went, which was a win since I saw some people had to wait for a long time. We went on Sunday around half an hour after their opening time. Is it worth all the hype? Depends what you’re expecting. For me, it was a tasty meal with a nice vibe. I’d definitely come back especially for that Caesar. If you’re nearby and don’t have to wait hours, it’s a solid choice.

Sugo is hands down my favourite restaurant. The food is consistently incredible & unmatched, the specials are always fantastic, and the drinks are great. But what truly sets Sugo apart is the people. The staff go above and beyond and treat you like family — warm, caring, and genuine every single time. It’s the kind of place you just keep coming back to. In fact, my family always chooses to celebrate our special occasions there — that’s how much we love it!

This has been my third attempt to eat at Sugo because of the lengthy wait.. Been following them for years and wasn't going home this time without trying it.. Waited over an hour or so on a reservation list.. But when we did get a seat and try the food.. They did not disappoint.. Huge portions.. Fresh ingredients and the food prices were on point.. Also, the staff was super friendly.. Everything was delicious.. Definitely worth the wait.. I'm a huge fan and I'm sure you will be too.. Can't wait to come back..

We came to this restaurant full of expectations after reading all the glowing reviews — but unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, it was uncomfortably hot. There was no air conditioning, and we were told there would be a one-hour wait unless we agreed to sit outside — directly in the sun, in 32°C heat. As hungry tourists who came specifically for this place, we decided to take the seat outdoors despite the conditions. Our server was kind and attentive. She brought cold water quickly, informed us of the daily special (rigatoni with Bolognese sauce), and also let us know that the restaurant only accepts cash or debit card — no credit cards, which would have been useful to know ahead of time. She warned us there might be a delay due to how busy it was, but surprisingly, the food arrived fairly quickly. Unfortunately, the pasta was a major disappointment. It was completely drenched in oil — not rich or flavorful, just greasy to the point that it drowned the entire dish. The portions were massive, but for us, that didn’t compensate for the poor quality. A proper Italian dish should feel balanced and well-prepared — not this heavy and overwhelming. Maybe we caught them on a bad day, but since we don’t live in Toronto, we won’t have the chance to find out. Based on this visit, we honestly don’t understand the buzz.

We came to Sugo on a weekday for lunch, and luckily didn't have to wait for a table! Between the two of us, we ordered calamari, rigatoni, bruschetta, and the gnocchi. We ordered a lot because the portions were big, but everything was delicious! The calamari was fresh and crispy, and both plates of pasta had the perfect ratio of sauce and pasta. Service was attentive and fast. Overall, we had a great time at Sugo for lunch. Accessibility: street parking is available, less than a 5-minute walk from Lansdowne Station.

Sugo is so good and lives up to the hype! There's always a wait but its worth it. The bruschetta is really good - the burata is fresh and the tomatoes are really well seasoned. The portions are huge and a reasonable price. Everything I've tried so far is really, really good.

I absolutely love Sugo! We arrived on a Saturday at 5:40 pm for a table of 4 and it was about an hour wait. It was definitely worth it! We ordered two appetizers - a meatball and a burrata. The burrata is a must must must try! The tomatoes in the bruschetta of the burrata dish were the star of the show for me - they were so flavourful! The meatball is also good and has a lot of really yummy tomato sauce. As for our entrees, we got the pomodoro, pesto cream spaghetti, and rigatoni. All of the pastas were delicious! The rigatoni is really creamy and both the spaghettis were piled high - the portions were so big we all had to pack them to eat later. Although Sugo is known to be really busy, there was never a feeling of us getting rushed to finish our meal, which also goes to how great their staff are! The environment of the restaurant was really nice and homey too, which made the experience even better! Definitely have to try it if you're in the area, or make the trip for it - it's worth it!

If you're in the area and craving some solid pasta, Sugo is definitely worth checking out. I had the Rigatoni and Chicken Parmesan, and both were really tasty. The Rigatoni came heaping with pasta and was super saucy, which I loved. The Chicken Parmesan was huge, but for $19.50, I kinda expected a little more. Still, it tasted great overall. One thing to keep in mind: Sugo is super popular and doesn't take reservations, so during peak times, you're probably looking at a wait of about 1.5 hours. If you can, try to go during off-peak hours to avoid the rush. Overall, Sugo is a great choice for pasta lovers, just be prepared for the wait, and you won't be disappointed by the portions or the flavours!

Instagram pictures of thick juicy lasagna, that's how you get me to crawl over west to a popular diner billing itself as serving Italian-American classics. Except lasagna is an occasional special, not on their regular menu. Lame. Inside with a TV blaring a daytime hockey game, over a beer at a table I waited 30 minutes for in the mid-afternoon, I went instead for their rigatoni. Man was it loaded in sauce, which I loved, will do anything for sauce-heavy pasta, the definition of Italian comfort food. Flavourful? Certainly. Kinda kitschy and charming too the diner ambiance, but for a casual experience service was up there.

I hit up Sugo for my pasta craving and I was so happy we did. Service - excellent, atmosphere - casual, clean and inviting, food - absolutely mouth watering and fresh. Sugo doesn't take reservations however they do write down your name and number to call you back when a table is ready for you. Their seating time estimate for a table of 6 at about 6pm on a Wednesday was about 45 minutes and it was fairly accurate. While you wait, just walk down Bloor st or go around the corner for some pre-meal ice cream at Ruru baked. As soon as we got the call back for our table we were seated promptly. Staff is super kind and welcoming and assisted with any questions we had. They also made sure to check on us from time to time. Food was delicious and fresh. You could taste the ingredients and the pasta was a decently sizeable portion. I ate half my pasta and saved the other half for lunch the next day. The pesto with red sauce was a great balance. Loved every bite.

BOTTOM LINE: The Italian diner that could. This is a belated review for one of my COVID-19 comfort food take-out spots, but I finally got to dine in! They're busy, basically always, so it's a no resos, first come first serve (and all your party members must be present - I actually like this policy!). Cash or debit for dine-in, though they accept credit cards for takeout. The red-and-white checkered table cloths gives it the classic diner look, and the the elevated home-style dishes and great prices make this an easy reco for anyone looking for fresh pasta or sammies. Their menu has been extensively covered in other reviews, but I will echo the PESTO SPAGHETTI is highly, highly recommended. But generally speaking, whether it's the fresh CAPRESE SALAD to their VEAL CUTLETS, you really can't go wrong. They also have daily specials, but they sell out quickly (case in point, my table ordered the last special on an early dinner on a random weeknight!).

The food was AMAZING !! That homemade sauce is to die for!! It's an intimate space with a homey feel Staff is super friendly The only negative would be the wait time, We came @ prime time Saturday night & had to wait an hour & 1/2 !! If too much try next door @ Bar Sugo who still has a wait list but its a larger space & open later

So I've been to Sugo twice, and neither time has disappointed my appetite. It's nestled on Bloor St just south of Landsdowne station, which means it's very accessible for subway users like myself. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but the food was worth the wait. The first time I went, we started with their fried calamari, which was sublime. My main was their Pesto Spaghetti with Chicken, and despite its deliciousness, I could not finish it that night! The second time I ate at Sugo, I had their lasagna, which was imbued with cheesy goodness! Occluding with sauce, it almost toppled over my dish because of its sheer size! Needless to say, this was another dish I couldn't finish, though not for lack of trying! Sugo is a cozy, intimate space that due to its popularity, fills up quickly. With a few tables outside, patio dining is an option if the weather is nice enough, which it was that day. The regular dishes & specials were written on chalkboard above the kitchen, as well as separate menus for the tables. A flatscreen was against the wall, but didn't dominate the atmosphere of the place, as the food and the staff reminded its patrons why they were there in the first place! A definite repeat on my restaurant list!

This is a small restaurant near Landsdowne station. But man! The food is delicious. They don't take reservations & I can see why. When we arrived the place was already packed. So we had to be added to the waiting list where we gave our phone number. The wait was estimated to be 20-30 minutes. It was raining so we ducked into Burger Bros across the street for a snack. When we sat down we looked at the menu & decided on garlic bread for the appetizer. I ordered the spaghetti pomodoro (no cheese because I'm dairy intolerant). Hubby ordered the spaghetti bolognese which had lots of cheese on top. The food is delicious & plentiful. I couldn't finish my dish so I'm taking it home. Hubby finished his spaghetti. Our waitress was really nice & so friendly. She was very efficient too. We got our food pretty quickly. We didn't have dessert as we were both full. Also the only desserts they had I can't eat (Tirimisu & Canniloni). But I did buy a jar of their tomato sauce to take home. When we were packing up my leftovers to go our waitress actually gave us a small tirimisu to take home. Which was really nice of her. People come here to eat & then go. The turnaround for tables is quick. Once someone leaves the tables is cleared away & then another party sits down to eat. There was a constant stream of people while we were there. I counted the number of seats & there was only 28. Mostly tables but at the back there is barstool seating. The tables have a red & white checkered table cloth with a plastic square cover on the top to protect it. The walls are decorated in boxing memorabilia. And there's a tv on the side wall. The music was loud so that we had to almost yell to talk. With all the people talking in a small space I was starting to get overstimulated by the time we were getting ready to leave. I'm glad we came though. It was a really good meal. If I'm ever in this area again I would definitely eat here again.

If you are hungry and want to fill up on some great Italian-American food, this is the place! It is always busy, so if you should go 20 minutes to an hour in advance depending on the day,to get in line for a spot! The food is the star here, with great value as you get big portions of pasta that taste amazing. You can share one plate (~$20) between two people or solo if you're hungry Have tried the regular Spaghetti as well as the All'amatriciana. Both were great, and come out piping hot with a topping of shaved cheese. The sauce is superb and goes well with everything including the garlic bread ($7)! Only cash/debit only which is a slight inconvenience. But will definitely be back to try other dishes like the pesto spaghetti and calamari!

We had super high expectations for sugo given the hype it has gotten recently on social media. We were somewhat let down as neither of the pastas lived up to our expectations. The rigatoni was super tomatoey and just tasted pretty average. The pesto tasted like something you could've whipped together at home for a fraction of the price. The calamari was delicious and we devoured all of it. Overall it was nice to visit but the food was pretty average.

Great service. Good portions for the price. It's exactly as described - Italian American nothing too fancy or special.

Burrata with tomatoes - it was an alright dish Garlic bread - delicious! Rigatoni - loved this dish! Sauce was nice Tiramisu - nice and creamy! Service was absolutely splendid. And the restaurant was so spacious. Impressed with my experience here. Probably will come back only if Im in the area.

If you live anywhere near the GTA, You Must Eat Here! This is Italian comfort food at its best! Dishes are meant to be shared and the hardest part is selecting only a few. The garden salad was fresh and perfectly dressed with little punches of seasoning to wake-up your tastebuds. Too many restaurants easily mess up their calamari...not Sugo! The perfectly crispy batter and tender, flavorful pieces bring me back to coastal European cities where seafood is a way of life. The meat-a-ball, perfection, go get one! We continued with a nest of spaghetti covered in their signature creamy pesto sauce sitting on a ladle of tomato sugo and olive oil. Oh my word! The tiramisu was one of the better ones I've had in Canada and only wish there was a touch more coffee flavor to balance the mascarpone and luscious cream. I will definately be back to try a sandwich or two!Bonus, this restaurant is casual, cozy and staff feel like family

Sugo is tasty. The food is consistently delicious, with fresh, flavorful ingredients in every dish. The pasta is perfectly cooked, and the service is top-notch. Whether you're there for a casual meal or a special night out, Sugo never disappoints. Highly recommended!

Sugo always hits the spot! Located at the intersection of Landsdowne and Bloor street, it's a small restaurant but with many seats available, small outdoor patio as well. The service was great and our food came out pretty quickly, despite the restaurant being busy. We ordered the Caesar salad, pesto cream spaghetti and the rigatoni and everything was delicious. So flavourful and the portions are massive (we had to take most of our pastas to go). Definitely a must try spot in the city for some good Italian eats. They also opened bar sugo next door, so can't wait to try other new menu items next time!

A few tips before my review: They only seat full parties. They also only accept debit cards or cash (no credit cards). And they don't take reservations so show up for an earlier dinner as the line gets really long later in the night. The host and servers are very friendly. We got the eggplant parm and rigatoni special which had a rosé smoked bacon sauce. The rigatoni was delicious and everyone seemed to love it. The eggplant parm was also really good but could've used a little extra sauce. The slices of eggplant are very thin and fried to a crisp, which was nice but ended up being dry in the middle. I would definitely go back to try more dishes and their tiramisu, which I had no room for. The portions are pretty big. The place is also a little loud and popping, which was nice but you have to speak up.

We have been trying to get in here for over a year, as it's always a one hour minimum wait. Luckily a friend got there early and did the waiting for us. Now I understand why. The BEST dining experience Ive had in a very long time. You would think it was best because of the great tasting food, the large portions, the perfectly made cocktails, the affordably priced selections on the menu.....NO! It was because all of the staff, even the door man, know how to work in the service industry and treat customers right. The quality of service was old school; very attentive, polite, always checking the table to remove empty plates right away, asking for refills. There was still a line up outside at 8pm. The staff didn't rush us and made us feel comfortable and welcome. No checking their cell phones while working. It is all about the staff at this place; Fantastic!!!

What I love about Sugo: large portions, tasty, affordability and overall vibe. It is SO FUN dining here. The food is good, a bit on the salty side but I don't mind it. My husband and I eat a lot, and we love leftovers, so for the price and quality Sugo works well for us. It's not fine dining so don't expect the best of best quality. It's comfort Italian - NY style without the NY accents. Also, I love their tiramisu, and their burrata bruschetta - YUM! If it wasn't for the long waits, we'd go more often!

Sugo is an excellent restaurant that I recommend everyone should try. Although it is definitely an Instagram/influencer trap restaurant in style, it delivers on the food as well as the presentation. The lasagna, when they do serve it, is some of the best in the city. The pasta is extremely good, not all of it is fresh pasta but it doesn't matter because the pasta product used is great and the sauces are all incredible. The fried dough bruschetta with the Burratta is incredible and unique, and I will always go back for that dish out of everything there. Salads are the only thing that are mid/okay. Dessert is good but I've had better. I haven't tried Bar Sugo yet so can't comment on the Pizza. The service is also pretty good, never had issues, they are upfront about the wait situation with everyone. They are accommodating and knowledgeable on the menu. They are around enough but not hovering, which is hard to achieve given how busy they are. Ambiance is a little on the loud side. There isn't music but it's not needed. It is a little crowded but this is the reality with Toronto restaurants needing to make enough to afford the rents. One thing that does suck is you have to get here when they open and get in line to guarantee that you will get in, especially on lasagna days. Otherwise, they will usually tell you it's a two hour wait and put your name down. No reservations. For me this isn't something I dock points for because they are upfront about it.

This place was high on my list of food spots to check out. My cousins and I made our way to this restaurant. The unfortnate thing is they don't take reservations and the restaurant is fairly small. So we be prepared to wait if your heading down during lunch and dinner time. When we got there we had to wait about 45 minutes; this was during dinner time. Once seated we ordered, the Rigatoni and Gnocchi. Both pasta's were delicious and such a huge portion. We did share it among the 2 of us. As the restaurant is small, just keep in mind that the noise level in is fairly loud and most likely will have to talk louder to here. I definitely want to go back to this restaurant and check it out again. As their food was amazing and there's so much more I want to try on the menu! :D

Long wait times on a Friday night or weekend. Should reserve a table as soon as you have the slightest idea of going. Staff are so upbeat and friendly, their vibe really adds to the experience and makes you feel very welcomed and accommodated. Food is SO fresh! Love that the pizza is a wood burning oven. Gnocchi was good but what blew me away was the sauce. It truly reminded me of my nonna's sauce! I guess they don't call it sugo for nothing . Would love to grab their tiramisu sometime, looks delicious and big! They also have reasonably priced beer compared to other bars. My major downside to this place is that it's LOUD. It might be because it was the bar location but it was so hard to have a conversation so we definitely found ourselves yelling over the music.

Checked this place out for the first time after seeing so many good reviews on instagram! I got the gnocchi, it had whipped ricotta on top and although it was a simple dish, it was still good overall and tasted very fresh. My friend got the Caesar salad which she loved - there was tons of cheese and the salad looked evenly mixed. I also tried their tiramisu which honestly wasn't the best I've ever had but still solid overall. Prices were pretty fair - $18 for the gnocchi and $12 for the tiramisu. I would come back to try some of their other dishes

I was pretty disappointed with this place, for the amount of time I waited almost two hours, for not fresh made pasta and what tasted like can tomato sauce we got the pomodoro, veal cutlet, and gnocchi, honestly my dad makes 100 x better pasta than this, the service was excellent food came pretty quick very small place, I'm surprised people wait so long to eat here, this is one of the worst Italian food I ever tasted, there's hardly any choice here, especially for people who don't eat pork, the veal cutlet was one of the worst veal cutlet I ever tasted in my life there was no taste I'll compare it to st Lawrence market veal sandwich st Lawrence market is 100 x better than this place, it is a big portion. The gnocchi was the worst of everything we ordered, there is way too much sauce, thank god I didn't order dessert because I think that would be a disaster, and I think they use too much salt, especially in the gnocchi. The ambiance is very small they don't have much capacity, but honestly if you don't live close to the area this place is not worth coming to, and eating here there are better places to eat

Finally got to try their pesto - woohoo! Start with their fried calamari - always. It's such a huge hit all the time and great for sharing! Always a 10/10! Vodka rigatoni 10/10 - Can never go wrong with this dish, tomatoey, saucey and so delicious. Portions are large here so it's great to share. Pesto with burrata 1000/10 - This is their rotating flavour and I've been trying to catch this every time. Finally got lucky to try it! Creamy delicious burrata and decadent pesto sauce that was so vibrant green and beautiful to the eyes! Must get this again! Tiramisu 10/10 A great end to the meal. It's a large portion (as is everything else here). Always catch myself thinking of Sugo and wanting more pasta!!

People always speak very highly of Sugo as budget-friendly and well-made Italian food. I dropped by with a group of 4 on a Thursday evening and it was already pretty busy by 6pm. They do NOT do reservations so I recommend coming earlier if you have a larger party. There is also a bar with the same namesake right next door, but we were at the main restaurant (on the rightside). FOOD (3.5/5) We ordered dishes family-style (to be shared) and got Calamari, Gnocchi, Rose Rigatoni, and a Chicken Parm. The calamari was super crispy, fresh and is served with battered spicy peppers and dipping sauces. Really solid starter for the table and was my favourite dish of the evening. The Gnocchi was topped with some whipped ricotta and basil which added a bit of levity to the otherwise slightly heavy dish. The gnocchi was plump, soft and had good mouth-feel that doesn't get tiring to eat. Good dish, but nothing special in my opinion. The Chicken Parm comes with two cutlets of chicken and heaping amount of marinara and mozzarella. Good dish to share as a protein addition for the meal. The Rose Rigatoni was a good break from the marinara sauce since it started getting repetitive and boring to eat. Flavour was a good balance of tartness and creaminess. This is a controversial take, but overall, I think the food is good quality and tasty but lacks in depth and texture. Most dishes was just TOO MUCH tomato sauce with no protein, acid, or creme fraiche to balance it out. Sad to admit, but when the rose rigatoni came I had a mini "thank goodness" to give my mouth a break from all the marinara. SERVICE (5/5) The staff was really kind, patient and accommodating for our group. Even though more patrons came in to add to the waitlist, we never felt rushed to eat and get out hastily. AMBIENCE (4.5/5) The restaurant really emanates a cozy mom-and-pop diner and when it gets busier the chatter helps add to the vibe. On a nice sunny day, there's plenty of natural light that makes it inside. ACCESSIBILITY (4/5) Sugo is located directly on Bloor right outside Landsdowne station so it is super easy to get to by transit and locate. I'd say with any downtown spot, if you were going to drive, street parking will be your best option around the neighbourhood. PRICE (3/5) I think the price is alright, although I would expect some light protein in the pastas for the price. They also only take cash or debit - so be prepared! OVERALL (3/5) I can understand why people rave about Sugo for good Italian food, but maybe the super high expectations let me down a bit. The highlights for me were the service and the calamari. I must say, the food is good quality and the vibes are really casual and wholesome but I personally would not wait more than 15-20 minutes for a table. Might be back!

Nice owners and staff. Good was solid Italian food. Hot spot and all tables were occupied. Can't go wrong here overall

Finally got to try Sugo! We went around 1:30 on a weekday and put our name down and waited around 40 minutes for a table for two. The staff were very friendly and made sure we got everything. The tables are a little tight to get in and out but overall a very cosy vibe. Ended up ordering the meatball, burrata bruschetta (over their garlic bread because the original option was sold out), spaghetti, and chicken parm. They let us know, since we were sharing everything, they will plate the chicken parm with the spaghetti. Everything was delicious but my favourite had to be the spaghetti and chicken parm. Had just the right amount of cheese and the chicken was not dry. The meatball was pretty good but I did enjoy the burrata more. It went well with the garlic bread. Sadly we were too full to try the desserts but next time!! Also, can not wait to come back to try their pesto pasta!

Sugo is a wildly popular Italian restaurant in Toronto. There's always a line up over the weekend so expect a wait. First thing that caught my eye on the menu was the Burrata Bruschetta and I had to get it. It's fresh burrata on pizza dough topped with bruschetta. The Burrata was nice and fresh and gooey inside. Really loved the pizza dough. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Soaked in olive oil. Combined with the bruschetta mix and burrata. I would definitely recommend it. The staff are super nice and friendly. The restaurant looks like an old school diner with red and white checkered tables to make it Italian I guess. It's a bit of a squeeze in there since they're trying to utilize as much space they can to seat customers.

Hands down the best italian red sauce in town and also the best bang for your buck! They do their menu small and just like the name states, they serve strictly red sauce and it is tasty! For what you're paying, they deliver a super filling portion, especially the spaghetti. I think that spaghetti was the highlight of the dinner. Tiramisu was also delicious, that booze came through subtle at first and lingers a little, nice sensation in my opinion.

Whenever someone asks me what my favourite restaurant is, I always say Sugo. It's simple, fresh, and consistent goodness. Must tries are their burrata on fried bread, and rigatoni!

The service is very quick and prompt at Sugo. It's a smaller and we'll visited establishment and tables are turned fairly quickly. Portions are very large, with my favorite dishes being the fried calamari and burrata. Although we stuck around to have more drinks after our meal, since the tables were being turned around quickly, we ended up going elsewhere.

Awesome. Can't say enough great things about this place. Sauce was fire, pasta cooked perfectly and that chicken parm was perfect. I'm still full days later. Hahaha

This place has great food and even better atmosphere, you have to book a reservation, yes it's that's busy. I felt rushed not by waiter but by the man booking tables at door. However that did not take away the fantastic food and choices. The choices are different ever day so when booking be sure to look on web site in what's being made for the day.

Full disclosure: I ate at Bar Sugo rather than Sugo. I'm a bit surprised there's not a separate listing yet, but since I don't feel like making a new listing and that they're right beside each other with very similar menus, I'll just continue here. In case you're curious: Sugo is the original with the menu that's almost entirely pasta. Bar Sugo has a wood-fired oven with various pizza offerings and many of the same pasta offerings as Sugo, just slightly more limited. It is true that neither takes reservations. Sugo was near impossible to get in on a Friday night, but the wait for Bar Sugo was less than an hour. They do offer to call you, so you can have a drink at the many bars nearby and simply return when they call you. It's not a perfect system, but since they offer to call and that you're in a great foodie area, it's really not that bad. I won't even elaborate much on the food, other than to say it completely hits the mark in making familiar North American (Eastern Seaboard USA) Italian food, but with exceptional quality. As cheesy as it sounds, I remember watching the scene in the Godfather where Michael Corleone eventually takes out his rivals in an Italian restaurant, and I always craved a taste that I pictured when watching that scene (when they were eating...before the killing). My wife absolutely loved it too and it held up exceptionally for leftovers. Yeah, I should mention there's big portions too. I don't know what the secret it. 'Innovative' would not be a way to describe it, but rather that it finds an almost indescribable way of making comfort food better than you've had before. Maybe, as it's been said: "good food makes good food".

After a soft 2 hour wait (I was expecting longer for a Friday night) my friend and I were able to get a table. It was smaller inside than what I anticipated, but the service was quicker since there were less patrons. Despite the smaller number of guests, it was very lively! I had the gnocchi which was very tasty and fresh! My friend and I also had the cannolis for dessert which were delicious and a great way to end our meal :) I had a good experience overall, just keep in mind before going that they only take cash or debit.

We went once on a Thursday around 6 but the wait was quoted at 3 hours so we opted for another spot. The second time we went at 5 and waited about an hour at their sister restaurant next door called Bar Sugo (with delicious tiramisu martinis). They claim to have very similar menus with only the addition of pizza at Bar Sugo but I haven't been able to confirm this yet. Burrata Bruschetta: this was a different than your average bruschetta, served on fried pizza dough (?) the flavours were good but the dough was a bit dense Meatball: This was a single but massive meatball in a marinara sauce. The meat had flavor but the marinara could have had more... pizzazz?! Mozzarella Sticks: These were okay, regular mozzerella sticks Caesar: A basic caesar salad Gnocchi: This was okay, the sauce was a little plain and could have used some salt and pepper to be honest Rigatoni: This had the most flavor, I liked the rose sauce Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich: I enjoyed this as the chicken breast was juicy and the cheese was perfectly melted Tiramisu: this was a very classic tiramisu, no complaints The restaurant is incredibly small, with only 3-4 tables that seat more than 2 people which explains why the wait is always so long. I think that Bar Sugo is a great alternative for those who don't want to wait and want very comparable food. Overall I don't think the wait/hype is justified as none of their pasta sauces really wowed me and the noodles were just store bought. I can confirm this because we witnessed garbage bags of boxed pasta on their curb side for garbage day. The prices were quite low, which I think is a reflection of the quality of ingredients. I personally enjoy more unique/authentic Italian food so I probably wouldn't be back

Great ambiance, great food! Staff was very attentive and friendly! Good selection of music too!

This place offers a great pile of delicious food, and just a great atmosphere , arrive early and come hungry!

I really have been hearing a lot of good things about this place, "oh they r so cheap for their portion" "oh their calamari is amazing" we live very far so we never have been, today we finally had a chance to go so we waited for 45 mins to get a seat. It was a bar seat but it was alright, we thought the portion was big as everyone is hyping it up, so we decided to share one pasta and one appetizer, The calamari came, it was like so little portion, and the batter is so thick and dry, I was literally giggling because of how bad it was, then we saw what the other girls right next to us got, a much better, bigger portion of calamari. Nope there r not different portion to choose from, we r just the unlucky dumb dumbs who got half of what others got and prob stale batch too. Then we waited for almost 40 mins for our spaghetti, everyone who came much much much much later than us got their entree, so we finally asked, she gave us some BS talk about there is not enough ppl in the kitchen, so explain to us why r the groups who came 30 mins after us got their pasta before us? And the portion, srsly please this is big portion? I have to laugh. The flavors r so lacking, the portion is disappointing, the quality control is a joke, the wait time is outrageous. I would give a 0 star if I can. Never again. Not even worth 5 mins wait. Avoid at all cost

My favourite Italian spot in the city. Good quality Italian food with big portions. Very cool vibe to the restaurant. Just wish they had more seating.

I have been wanting to try Sugo for so long after seeing their enormous pasta portions on Instagram, and the food didn't disappoint! I got the Spaghetti Pomodoro and it was delicious. Their sauce is house-made and it was so flavorful. I don't enough to say what ingredients were in it, but it had a sweet marinara flavor with a little bit of maybe wine? Regardless, I loved it. The generous portion of shredded parmesan on top was wonderful, too. I visited right around 5pm on a Wednesday for dinner because they don't take reservations and it's a smaller place. I was seated at the countertop area right away and didn't have to wait long for my order. Tip: For fellow travelers from the US, they take cash or Canadian debit only. I heard them mentioning this to a guest who came in after me, but unfortunately I wasn't told before I ordered. It wasn't much of a problem since there was a BMO bank next door and I used the ATM, but heads up for anyone looking to avoid ATM fees.

I don't know if they have changed at all but when I went after they had just opened, the wait was insane and the restaurant itself was so small and loud that we really couldn't enjoy our meal if I'm being totally honest. I tried ordering in a few times and the portion on some of the pasta dishes were quite generous. The food itself was very marinara heavy so everything starts tasting relatively the same. I had read some unfavourable things that had happened at the restaurant (after my initial visit) and I won't lie, it amongst other things definitely influenced my decision to not return.

Sugo's is the best no-fuss Italian food in the city. Don't skip on the Tiramisu when you're there!

sometimes you just need some carb loading after a long week so I went to SUGO!! they can put burrata on almost anything and ofc i cannot say no to more cheese (rare asian gene im actually not lactose intolerant) the best thing for me was their burrata bruschetta which is fried pizza dough for bread topped w fresh tomato, basil and of course BURRATA their tiramisu also DOES NOT MISS, one of the best i've had and a huuuge piece for only $10. make sure you come here early bc i heard their lines can get crazy long since it's a petite spot! overall, the pastas were alright, the flavours started to get a bit repetitive after a couple bites; I would say 1 pasta between 2 ppl with an app would've been enough to fill me up! on our menu: Burrata Bruschetta (9/10 ) Calamari (9/10 ) Meatball (6.5/10 ) Rigatoni (8/10 ) Spaghetti (7/10 ) Tiramisu (9.5/10 ) Cannoli (8/10 )

This is some of the best Italian food in the city. Would have given them 5 stars except they need to get with the times and use some type of reservation/queuing system. Taking names in a clip board and making people wait over 2 hrs is ludicrous for walk-in only. Use the yelp online line system for line control at the very least for chrissakes. Rant over. Phenomenal food at very inexpensive prices. Started with the meatball which was huge and delicious. Also had the meat pizza and it was one of the best i ever had. Definitely get the pesto cream dip which is amazing. Also had the chicken Parm which was good and big. Rigatoni pasta was on point and it rivals the much celebrated one found at Michelin started Carbone. Funny ambiance but it's was a little too loud. There is no need to keep cranking up the volume while the night goes on guys. We had to basically yell at the top of our lungs to chat. It was too much. We definitely be back. But only when it's slow or if they improve their queuing system.

The service was great and food amazing. We got our table fairly quickly aswell. The drinks were really nice too

The food is good and the portions are huge. The atmosphere was like being at the family table for Sunday dinner.