Via Allegro Ristorante

4.7

1191 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Via Allegro serves as Toronto’s landmark restaurant location thanks to its classic dishes and equally warm, classy interior. The upscale eatery affords diners plenty of Italian flair in both atmosphere and flavor. Via Allegro spares no expense to provide diners with bold Italian motifs combined with the innovation of modern design.

Via Allegro boasts one of the largest selections of wines in North America and is the winner of the Wine Spectator Grand Award, one of ninety three in the entire world.

For classic pasta and risotto dishes, check out the truffled mushroom risotto or the taglietelle bolognese. For a more classically inspired entrée, you will enjoy the, whole fresh fish branzino or the lamb rack.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 622-6677
Website
https://www.viaallegroristorante.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marco Zandona - Claudio Aprille
Private party facilities
Contact Jacqui at events@via-allegro.caSemi Private roomsHeated atrium

Location
1750 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5
Area
Etobicoke
Cross Street
North Queen and The Queensway
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Chef Curated Tasting Menu
CA$190.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Via Allegro Ristorante is proud to offer a unique 8 course tasting menu experience. A collaboration between Culinary Director Claudio Aprile and Executive Chef Marco Zandona. Selected wine pairing (only available at Via Allegro) can be added to the tasting menu for $98 per person. *all guests at the table must participate in the tasting menu*

Popular dishes

LAMB SPEDUCCICA$33.00
salsa verde, roasted eggplant, yogurt
WARM OLIVESCA$9.00
spices, herbs, citrus
ARANCINICA$18.00
arrabbitata
PARMA HAMCA$26.00
mission figs, squash, grissini
CALAMARI FRITTICA$29.00
fried calamari, angel hair potatoes, sherry aioli
SCALLOP CRUDOCA$35.00
apple, cucumber, mint, sunchoke add caviar | market price

Vintage Menu

RABBIT PAPPARDELLECA$39.00
mushroom, guanciale, arugula
GOLDEN SPOON DUCK
dry aged breast, roasted foie gras, confit risotto serves two guests | market price

Antipasti

ZUPPA
daily preparation | market price
- Market Price
CAESARCA$24.00
baby gem, grana padano, speck, crouton
ENDIVESCA$24.00
pear, gorgonzola, walnuts, grapes, pomegranate
Beef CarpaccioCA$35.00
preserved giadiniera, radish, reggiano
SPANISH OCTOPUSCA$33.00
garbanzo, romesco
TUNA TARTARECA$37.00
citrus, ginger, crispy rice, avocado

Pizza

add truffle | market price

MARGHERITACA$27.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, sea salt
MAIALINOCA$29.00
mortadella, confit shallots, honey, smoked tomato
AMERICANOCA$29.00
pepperoni, mozzarella
FUNGHI MISTICA$32.00
foraged mushrooms, autumn squash, porcini crema

Primi

Lamb CavatelliCA$37.00
rapini pesto, sausage, burrata
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM RISOTTOCA$42.00
wild mushrooms, truffled porcini cream, fontina fonduta
GAMBERI ARRABBIATACA$42.00
grilled shrimp, black tonnarelli
BOLOGNESECA$38.00
classic ragù, tagliatelle
SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTICA$54.00
maitake, talleggio, truffle
RICOTTA & SPINACH ROTOLONICA$35.00
tomato, basil
Spicy Bad Girl
Nova Scotia lobster, spaghetti puttanesca half lobster $49 whole lobster $90
SPAGHETTI POMODOROCA$42.00
san merzano tomato, basil
GOLDEN SPOON DUCK
dry aged breast, roasted foie gras, confit risotto (served two guests)

Secondi

BRANZINO
daily preperation
CHILEAN SEA BASSCA$74.00
melting leek risotto, saffron citrus
RACK OF LAMBCA$75.00
pistachio amarone farotto, rapini, elderberry jus
VENISON TENDERLOIN CA$74.00
castagnaccio, roasted squash, wild blueberry jus
AQUA PAZZA
chef's selection of seafood (serves two guests)

Specialty Cut

PRIME STRIPLOINCA$78.00
Arkansas City, USA
PRIME BEEF TENDERLOINCA$75.00
Guelph, Ontario
TAJIMA WAGYU TENDERLOINCA$125.00
Australia
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBCA$129.00
potato purée, gorgonzola, roasted cipolini serves two guests
RIB STEAK
serves two guests | market price

Contori

PAVÉCA$14.00
layered potato, parmigiano
BRUSSEL SPROUTSCA$16.00
guanciale, pecorino romano
ROASTED CARROTS CA$16.00
farro, maple bourbon glaze
POLENTA FRIESCA$15.00
lemon aioli

EXPERIENCE OUT CHEF- CURATED TASTING MENU PLEASE GIVE US 48 HOUR NOTICE

PLEASE INFORM YOUR SERVER OF ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER, AS OUR MENU ITEMS MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF ALLERGENS

What 1,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Via Allegro Ristorante offers "stunning indoors," "amazing service," and "exceptional food," making it a "hidden gem." Diners rave about the "impeccable service" and "perfect atmosphere" for special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, the restaurant consistently delivers on taste and ambiance, making it a "must-visit" for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,191 Reviews

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DeborahR
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! Great food and service! Ambience is Lovely
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Domenic VIP
Toronto65 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow ! We were welcomed by the Owner which was unexpected ! Keep in mind the last time we dined here was 20 years ago Let me tell you everything was perfect……the appetizers, the main dish and desserts were delicious Our server was fantastic and had a great sense of humour Without a doubt we will return Grazie Tanto
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Nadia VIP
Toronto13 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was busy and the patio has a beautiful ambiance but the food was subpar and the waitress had a more condescending attitude than my 5th grade teacher who thought she should be teaching at Oxford. Of all the 3 dishes we ordered (Polenta drinks, mushroom risotto, spinach and ricotta Rotolini, the Rabbit and Mushroom pappardelle, crème brûlée, gelato, and tiramisu) only the rabbit pasta was flavourful; Everything else was quite bland. Presentation was really nice but the food needs more focus for flavor.
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John
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good was ok but the service was bad or mediocre at best Restaurant was three hours and twenty minutes and we didn't get even water for the first thirty minutes
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DomB VIP
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants and consistently never disappoints. Amazing service and absolutely amazing food. The pizzas!! 🤤 The truffle mushroom risotto 🤤🤤
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josey
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alex, our server, was outstanding! His recommendations were head-on! He was so friendly and accommodating! The food so delicious and well presented! I would highly recommend Via Allegro for an overall great night out!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience at Via Allegro is just unbelievable. The staff is fantastic. We love this place.
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Tamara
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here many times and each time we have an outstanding meal.
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RobertoS
Toronto3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok. To much noise and place needs some special dish.
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BrianO
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service. Great dining experience.
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FAQs

Via Allegro Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 622-6677.

Via Allegro Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1750 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
North Queen and The Queensway
Area
Etobicoke
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marco Zandona - Claudio Aprille
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.viaallegroristorante.com/
Phone number
(416) 622-6677
Private party facilities
Contact Jacqui at events@via-allegro.caSemi Private roomsHeated atrium

Featured in

Top 100 des restaurants romantiques au Canada en 2025

Via Allegro Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Top 100 des restaurants romantiques au Canada en 2025

Chef Curated Tasting Menu

TRUFFLED MUSHROOM RISOTTO

MARGHERITA

BOLOGNESE

For the Table

LAMB SPEDUCCICA$33.00

WARM OLIVESCA$9.00

ARANCINICA$18.00

PARMA HAMCA$26.00

CALAMARI FRITTICA$29.00

SCALLOP CRUDOCA$35.00

Vintage Menu

RABBIT PAPPARDELLECA$39.00

GOLDEN SPOON DUCK

Antipasti

ZUPPA

CAESARCA$24.00

ENDIVESCA$24.00

Beef CarpaccioCA$35.00

SPANISH OCTOPUSCA$33.00

TUNA TARTARECA$37.00

Pizza

MARGHERITACA$27.00

MAIALINOCA$29.00

AMERICANOCA$29.00

FUNGHI MISTICA$32.00

Primi

Lamb CavatelliCA$37.00

TRUFFLED MUSHROOM RISOTTOCA$42.00

GAMBERI ARRABBIATACA$42.00

BOLOGNESECA$38.00

SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTICA$54.00

RICOTTA & SPINACH ROTOLONICA$35.00

Spicy Bad Girl

SPAGHETTI POMODOROCA$42.00

GOLDEN SPOON DUCK

Secondi

BRANZINO

CHILEAN SEA BASSCA$74.00

RACK OF LAMBCA$75.00

VENISON TENDERLOIN CA$74.00

AQUA PAZZA

Specialty Cut

PRIME STRIPLOINCA$78.00

PRIME BEEF TENDERLOINCA$75.00

TAJIMA WAGYU TENDERLOINCA$125.00

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBCA$129.00

RIB STEAK

Contori

PAVÉCA$14.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTSCA$16.00

ROASTED CARROTS CA$16.00

POLENTA FRIESCA$15.00

EXPERIENCE OUT CHEF- CURATED TASTING MENU PLEASE GIVE US 48 HOUR NOTICE

PLEASE INFORM YOUR SERVER OF ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER, AS OUR MENU ITEMS MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF ALLERGENS

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Via Allegro Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Via Allegro Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Via Allegro Ristorante currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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