Italian restaurants

La Piazza

A 22-seat kitchen run by Eleni & Yassine, serving the dishes their grandmothers argued about on Tuesday nights in Kreuzberg.

55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5, Canada
3.1
162 notes from regulars
01 The story, in three paragraphs

Why everyone keeps coming back.

La Piazza offers a truly authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood. Specializing in Italian cuisine that masterfully balances rustic tradition with contemporary flair, this restaurant invites guests to indulge in thoughtfully crafted dishes bursting with fresh, bold flavors.

The menu at La Piazza is a celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage, featuring an enticing array of small plates, fresh raw bar selections, and flavorful antipasti. Among the standout offerings, the Pane Rustico and Focaccia Bianca set the stage with their warm, crusty textures, while the Bruschetta Con 'Nduja E Acciughe delivers a spicy, savory punch that awakens the palate. For something more vibrant, the Barbabietole — marinated beets paired with creamy ricotta — offers a perfect harmony of earthiness and tang, especially praised by diners for its surprising portion size and delicate balance.

The raw bar presents exquisite seafood options such as the tender Ostriche (fresh oysters), succulent Capesante (scallops), and the elegant Crudi Misti, a mixed selection that encapsulates the essence of fresh Italian coastal flavors. These cold bites are perfect for beginning or complementing the meal with a refined complexity.

La Piazza’s antipasti provide a sophisticated selection, including favorites like Arancini Di Funghi, comforting mushroom arancini that are crispy on the outside and lush inside, and the indulgent Burrata Con Uva, which pairs creamy burrata with sweet grapes for a luxurious yet approachable start to your dining journey.

Customers consistently appreciate not only the food but also the inviting atmosphere. The setting is warm and convivial without being pretentious — an ideal place for both casual dinners and special occasions. Reviewers mention the ambiance as "good" and the service staff as genuinely kind and attentive, with special praise for servers like Michelle and Stefania who bring a personal touch even during busy service times. One longtime patron noted that their experience remains reliably excellent over multiple visits, a testament to La Piazza’s dedication to quality and consistency.

While a few diners note that some drinks may take a moment to arrive during peak hours, the overall experience is enriched by the thoughtful presentation and care infused into each dish. The $24 Taste of Eataly two-course lunch offering is also highlighted as a fantastic value, presenting diners with a delectable introduction to the flavors of the menu without compromise.

Whether delighting in the hearty Carne Cruda or savoring the fresh brightness of Insalata Di Trota (trout salad), La Piazza invites you to a sensory journey—one where every bite resonates with authentic Italian spirit, drawing you back time and again to this charming corner of Toronto’s culinary scene.

For anyone seeking a genuine taste of Italy paired with impeccable service and a warm atmosphere, La Piazza stands out as a destination that truly feels like home away from home.

Contact: 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5, Canada | Phone: +1 437-374-0250

03 Notes from regulars

162 notes — the real pulse of the room.

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Kyle Francis.
3 month ago
We came here for a Friday dinner. The server was friendly. Drinks take a while to arrive so keep that in mind. The steak, chicken and beet & ricotta salad was great. Ambiance is good. We come here a few times a year and the experience is always good.
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Bianca Accardo.
3 month ago
Delicious food, worth the price. Kind restaurant staff. Michelle was so sweet while serving our table during the busy thanksgiving lunch special. Would highly suggest La Piazza.
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Joycelin Wong.
4 month ago
They are far from the best Italian in Toronto, but their $24 Taste of Eataly two-course lunch was a pretty good deal. Enjoyed the three starters we ordered - frittatine di cacio e pepe (fried bucatini), barbabietole (marinated beets, ricotta) and melanzane (grilled eggplant, mint, ricotta salata). Flavors were all tasty and the portion of the beets in particular was a pleasant surprise. For the mains, I tried both the potato gnocchi (with tomato, ricotta) and casarecce (tomato-almond pesto, basil). The gnocchi was pillowy soft and the sauce was delicious especially with the ricotta. The casarecce was great as well. Portions looked small, but we were stuffed and had a hard time finishing everything! Service is friendly, not the most attentive (you'll have to flag them down for water) but food came out relatively quickly.
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Silvana Klaric Boricic.
4 month ago
I visited Eataly, a marketplace and home to 4 Italian restaurants in the Manulife building at the heart of Bloor-Yorkville at the Bay and Bloor intersection yesterday. I chose La Piazza (The Square) restaurant because its menu and ambiance appealed to me. I lived in Northern Italy for 16 years and grew fond of their cuisine. I often look for Italian places in Toronto and hope they sell or serve genuine Italian products. They seldom do. In many cases, I was disappointed by dishes carrying (bragging) Italian names but not coming even close to the original recipes I loved so much. I nicknamed them “Wannabe Italian (Canadianized) Dishes,” when I came across one of them, I crossed it off the list. The welcome to the restaurant started bumpy. Even though the restaurant was almost empty, a hostess did not ask me if I had any preferences for where to sit and showed me to the bar. I told her I didn’t like to eat at the bar and that I preferred a table. She wasn’t happy with my choice, and her body language showed so clearly that I remarked, “You don’t seem happy with my choice.” Unconvincingly, she responded that she was OK. She led me to a small bar height (cocktail table) with tall chairs - not my favourite setting at meals – but I accepted it, trying to avoid the label of the hard-to-please customer. I ordered a Corona beer, but they didn’t have it, so she proposed an “Italian” beer, Instigator, similar to Corona. I accepted, and soon after, a draft beer landed on my table. Even though this beer was made in a trendy craft brewery in west Toronto and not in Italy, it was a light, tasteful beer to my liking. My server was a pleasant girl. I ordered Tagliatelle al Ragu Toscano and wondered if I would get a dish respecting the original recipe and ingredients. The answer came in the form of a “strange” looking Ragu. I expected the Ragu with a (familiar) minced meat and got instead chunks of beef. Nevertheless, the meal was delicious. I even spoke to the server about my slight disappointment about the type of meat used in my Ragu and told her that this wasn’t the original recipe. It turns out I was wrong and right at the same time. Yes, the original Ragu Toscano is made with minced meat, but Ragu in general (I learned, thank you, Google) comes in many forms and variations. One more thing was missing to make my experience exceptional. The restaurant did not serve the dish with the Parmigiano cheese as tradition requires. I demand the best as a gourmand and Italian cuisine connoisseur. Many would not even notice the discrepancies I spoke about. I will certainly return to this restaurant and explore other dishes because, all in all, the experience was positive.
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heba marzouk.
4 month ago
The food was great ! The service was excellent, our waitress Stefania is an amazing person, we enjoyed every little detail of our meal
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Paula Dajnarowicz.
5 month ago
Jose was absolutely amazing server !! He was so great and pleasant To talk to !! He really went above and beyond - and knew his menu and wines which I appreciated !!
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Mahsa Mirzaie.
6 month ago
We had a delightful dinner! The food was absolutely delicious and our server Stefania was so kind, attentive, professional and over delivered.
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Mei.
6 month ago
I'm surprised at the low ratings since I had a lovely experience here! We got the prix fixe lunch and it didn't disappoint. The portions were pretty good and I enjoyed every bit of it! The seafood tasted fresh, the risotto was well cooked. And the service was very good. I'd definitely come back.
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04 When to visit & how to find us

Hours & the door on Bergmannstraße.

Opening hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday (today) 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Finding the door

55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5, Canada

05 What makes this place friendly

The details you usually have to call and ask.

Service options
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Popular for
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • No Assistive hearing loop
  • No Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • No Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • No Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
Dining options
  • Table service
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • No Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Groups
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
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