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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 134 Avenue Rd. (at Davenport Rd.) • View on map »
  • 416-964-8686
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Bare light bulbs cast a dim glow over diners at this intimate, unpretentious Av and Dav spot. Not all restaurants in this area live up to their hype, so it’s nice to find thoughtfully sourced, lovingly prepared Italian comfort food in this neck of the woods. Superlatives fail to describe the wafer-thin crostini topped with a generous sardine fillet. Its saltiness is balanced perfectly by an assertive, lemony fennel salad. Flares of overzealous flavour (delicate ...

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