Searching for la dolce vita? Need a restaurant recommendation for a night out? Explore the city’s best Italian restaurants steps from Toronto’s premier luxury address, Parker. Keep reading to discover Parker’s must-visit list of the best Italian restaurants near you.
Grazie Ristorante
Hailed for its authenticity, Grazie Ristorante features a traditional Italian menu featuring toasted bruschetta, pizza rolled to order, and other classic entrees native to Italy. Walk to Grazie, just five minutes from The Parker, or use Skip the Dishes to have Grazie delivered right to your door.
Oretta Midtown
Oretta puts a modern spin on authentic Italian cuisine. Their chic interiors make dining in a must, while their curated menu features a traditional caesar salad topped with anchovies, savoury pizzas, crave-worthy pastas, and hearty mains. Walk to Oretta’s Midtown location in less than 15 minutes, or use Uber Eats for quick delivery.
STOCK BAR
Located on the second floor of STOCK T.C., STOCK BAR is an elegant Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, and steak dishes served fresh from their in-house butcher. During Toronto’s spring and summer months, enjoy your meal on STOCK’s third-floor patio, and stop in at their grocery store on the first floor, where they serve hand-whipped gelato, fresh rotisserie chicken, and perfectly aged cheese on your way home. STOCK also offers catering and meal boxes, which can be ordered online with ease. Walk to STOCK T.C. in just five minutes from Parker.
La Vecchia Uptown
La Vecchia’s timeless interiors and street-level patio invite you to dine-in, while their robust menu will keep you coming back time and time again. Try their fresh-made pastas, risottos, pizzas, calzones, and more - any dish is sure to transport you to the streets of Venice. Walk to La Vecchia’s Uptown location in five minutes from Parker, or order-in using Uber Eats.
Positano Restaurant
Named after the Amalfi Coast’s breathtaking cliffside village, Positano features an extravagant wine list in addition to a delicious menu including a traditional Caprese Di Bufala or Branzino. Try their Costoletta di Vitello, a 14oz veal chop served in a mushroom-barolo wine reduction sauce with beet purée.