Occhiolino

Name: Occhiolino
Address: 499 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 2P8
Telephone: (416) 764-1352
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

40 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Occhiolino blends the feeling of Tuscan sun on your face with the buzz of a lively city noodle joint. Swing by for a quick and comforting bowl of fresh, handmade pasta, or linger with friends over a table full of Italian classics. It’s a spot where the energy is contagious, the food is artisanal, and every visit feels like a vacation. No time to dine? You can take our fresh pastas and sauces home with you and make magic in your home kitchen. Ciao.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 764-1352
Website
http://occhiolino.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Manzone

Location
499 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P8
Neighbourhood
Harbourfront
Cross Street
College and Bathurst
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Easily accessible by both the College streetcar (506) and the Bathurst Streetcar (511).<br />Just a couple steps north of College on the East side of Bathurst.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

41 Reviews

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Brooke
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were so excited to come to this restaurant as it was getting a lot of hype on TikTok. We wanted to love it but sadly the food really wasn’t that great. Salad was extremely over dressed, calamari was very chewy, one of our pastas was so garlicky (and we love garlic) and so oily it was hard to eat. The other pasta was good but didn’t wow us. What saved the meal was the wine and the dessert (olive oil ice cream was amazing). It’s only their second week open so hoping they can refine their flavours and dishes so we want to come back
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Dany
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was not what I had expected from a professional pastificio. The flavor was enjoyable and straightforward. The pasta was slightly undercooked and served at a cooler temperature.
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ED
Toronto
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was very average. Service was very good and attentive. Decor of the room is very attractive. Piped in music maybe a little too loud.
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Rachael
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I read through all the reviews and everything sounded delicious so I was excited to try the menu and to celebrate my +1's birthday. My reservation was at 6:45 and we were seated promptly. The one dish I was most excited to try was the Short Rib Parpadelle, and was told that it was the only thing that was sold out . . . surprised to hear this on a Monday early in the night. Dishes ordered: 1. The Gnocco Fritto felt soggy, not crispy at all as I cut into it. 2. Beet Salad was a refreshing and light dish, full of flavour and a variety of textures. 3. Rigatoni with Guanciale flavours were great, creamy but not overly heavy and glad it came out hot. 4. Chittarine with Veal Meatballs was apparently one of the favourites on the menu . . . I love simplicity but this plate fell flat and the sauce did not have much flavour, nor did the veal add to the dish. Drinks fell short as well. 1. Negroni Sbagliato had too much prosecco and barely tasted like a negroni 2. Paloma was all lime with no taste of grapefruit Maybe it was just me, but neither of us finished our drinks. I love a small menu that does dishes well. There were some wins but sadly, the one thing I was most excited to try was not available. I am happy to see a place that isn't pretentious and overly priced where you can dress up or down without feeling out of place. I booked stating it was a birthday and when I received a call to confirm, I restated that we were celebrating 'his'. The hostess made it a point to make a note in the booking but this was never acknowledged at any point of the meal, so I'd like to think the restaurant is going through some growing pains.
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Matthew
VIP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were delicious. The service is some of the best I've ever experienced in the city. Really pretty interior. Apps disappeared in minutes - I just wish I was able to say the same about the main dishes. Just kind of fell flat. It wasn't bad - I just wished the mains were the star of the night, and unfortunately they weren't.
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Brigitte
VIP
Toronto
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a fantastic experience from beginning to end , this is my 3rd visit and it did not disappoint. Thank you to Sarah and chef and all the staff for being so amazing . This has become one of my favourite spots in the city . See you all soon Brigitte
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Christine
VIP
Toronto
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, it was a very good experience! The food was delicious with authentic Italian flavour. As an Italian myself, I can vouch for this. It was nice to see some different food options on the menu as well. Some of the food and wines seem to have inspiration from the Emilia Romagna and Le Marche regions. The ambience is beautiful, clean lines, well-designed. Love how the building and space was used, multilevel off the 'beaten path' etc. The mains, pastas, were very good. I personally had the pappardelle and enjoyed them a lot! The short rib and pappardelle were fantastic as was the amatrician pasta. The portions on the pastas were good and appropriate. The appetizers were good but quite small for the price. We really enjoed the mortadella spiedini, something I've never had before, unique and tasty! Every staff member we encountered was lovely! I've never encountered so many staff in one restaurant to all be so nice. Our server Zane was amazing, a real pleasure to have serving our table. Will def go back and recommend to others BUT work on those app sizes please.
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alannah
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved dining here! The food was fantastic. Our server Adam was super friendly and knowledgeable regardjng the menu. I ordered a negroni and my partner ordered their house red (Sangiovese) and both were wonderful! Gnocco Fritto was a great starter and we also enjoyed the calamari which was some of the best I’ve ever had! Their pasta list is long and has great variety. The pappardelle is a must
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Christina
VIP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time celebrating my birthday. Ambiance was on point, modern and clean. The building is tucked behind so unless you are searching for it, it’s easy to miss. The crowd was mixed with family with kids, older and younger groups. Food was done well, simple but delicious. Portions were on the smaller side. Service was good but the servers are new and there were some minor hiccups. They sell fresh pasta that you can take home. All in all, worth a visit.
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Richard
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! The service was awesome and the food was delicious. Can’t wait to go back
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FAQs

Occhiolino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 764-1352.

Occhiolino is rated 4.2 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

499 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P8

Additional information

Cross Street
College and Bathurst
Neighbourhood
Harbourfront
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Easily accessible by both the College streetcar (506) and the Bathurst Streetcar (511).Just a couple steps north of College on the East side of Bathurst.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Manzone
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://occhiolino.ca/
Phone number
(416) 764-1352

Occhiolino

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