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Carisma, Toronto, ON

Carisma

4.8
4.8
2169 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Steps away from the King Edward Hotel, Toronto’s financial, business, theatre, shopping and culinary districts. Carisma offers something a little different.

With a long history of being in the business, including restaurants such as Il Mulino and Barolo, Carisma prides itself on offering impeccable real Italian food and quality service.

Carisma epitomizes the overall dining experience. Whether it is a drink at the bar, or a culinary journey where you enjoy food with your senses first. It is a place where you feel at home and coming for years, even if its your first time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 2,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carisma delivers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambience" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for both business lunches and special celebrations. The extensive wine list and delectable dishes ensure that each visit is memorable.

2,169 Reviews
  1. Randall

    VIP

    Toronto

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Carisma. Excellent food and good wine list. You can tell that they take great care in what they serve. Very good value. Service was a bit uneven but that can happen and it won't prevent me from returning. Yes. I will definitely be back.

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  2. Pete

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, timely service and warm and cozy ambience. Everything was perfect.

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  3. Denise

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the greeting at the door throughout the evening we felt welcome. It was amazing food, cocktails, and service.

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  4. Anthony

    VIP

    Toronto

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The occasion of this visit was a pre-Christmas lunch with some colleagues and friends. There were four of us. Two of us had the veal special, one the veal parmigana, and the fourth had the chicken. We shared a sampling of appetizers including the carpaccio - a favorite of mine. Everything was excellent. In fact, over the years that I've dined at Carisma, I have never had anything less than an excellent meal. The service always complements the food in quality. Looking forward to my next visit, in 2025.

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service.comfortable and joyful atmosphere. Delicious food

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  6. John

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual - food and service both top drawer. No place has more character.

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  7. carlo

    VIP

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, the food was very good. I would try another dish next time I dine at Carisma. The owners are very engaging and spend time with just about every table, I found that to be very nice and enjoyed chatting with them.

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  8. Camille

    Atlantic Canada

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is beautiful but unfortunately, it did not live up to the reviews I read. The bread was really good, with olive oil and rosemary. We shared the burrata appetizer and we all thought it was tasteless - could use more balsamic reduction or salt. All the pasta dishes were okay (gnocci and ravioli), but quite ordinary. Restaurant has a lot of staff which is great for service, but also makes you feel a bit pressured to finish off your plates as they take everything out so quickly. Overall, if you are a foodie, I’m sure you can find a better quality-taste value in the city. But it is a beautiful date spot.

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  9. David

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff make you feel welcome! Service and Food were awesome. I high recommend going to this restaurant for any occasion, but you will be impressed by everything and everyone, so special occasions here will be memorable.

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  10. ShawnR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic location incredible food and service. Perfect for a client lunch.

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Carisma is rated 4.8 stars by 2169 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Carisma

15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!
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