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Posted Jun 04, 2020
The Best Pasta in Toronto: A Guide to Iconic Dishes You'll Want to Try
Looking for the best pasta in Toronto? We've scoured the city to bring you a curated list of must-try pasta dishes. From pillowy ricotta gnocchi tossed in a simple San Marzano sauce to crinkle-edged mafaldine sautéed with earthy mushrooms, a vibrant orange egg yolk nestled into a mile-high bed of creamy spaghetti carbonara, and a decadent 100-layer lasagna, these dishes define the Toronto pasta scene.
These fan-favorite pasta dishes have achieved iconic status, often making appearances on Instagram feeds and inspiring cult followings. They are not just menu highlights – they're the essence of the restaurants that created them and key to Toronto's thriving Italian dining scene.
Toronto is home to a wealth of Italian restaurants, each offering incredible pasta, but this list is dedicated to establishments that have consistently served standout pasta dishes for years. Whether you're a local or visiting, these are the pasta dishes that have become staples and earned a loyal following in Toronto.
Here’s your comprehensive guide to the most revered pasta dishes in Toronto – perfect for pasta lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
Viaggio: Bone Marrow and n'duja Malfadine,
This delicious dish is made from N’duja sausage, rapini, bone marrow and tomato ragu.
Viaggio: Bone Marrow and n'duja Malfadine,
This delicious dish is made from N’duja sausage, rapini, bone marrow and tomato ragu.
Cafe Renee: Ravioles Du Dauphine
This delicious, rich pasta dish is made out of beurre monte, parmesan, black pepper and olive oil.
Cafe Renee: Ravioles Du Dauphine
This delicious, rich pasta dish is made out of beurre monte, parmesan, black pepper and olive oil.
Ferro Bar: Parapedelle Calabrese
This pile of pasta is made up of fresh pappardelle and barese sausage, kale and spicy n’duja ragu in a tomato sauce.
Ferro Bar: Parapedelle Calabrese
This pile of pasta is made up of fresh pappardelle and barese sausage, kale and spicy n’duja ragu in a tomato sauce.
Bar Vendetta: Cacio e Pepe Crown
You'll feel like royalty eating this pasta crown made with ricotta, black pepper, butter, lemon and pecorino.
Bar Vendetta: Cacio e Pepe Crown
You'll feel like royalty eating this pasta crown made with ricotta, black pepper, butter, lemon and pecorino.
Porzia's: Lasagna Bolognese
This dish from Porzia is packed with layers of beef bolognese, mozzarella, pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano.
Porzia's: Lasagna Bolognese
This dish from Porzia is packed with layers of beef bolognese, mozzarella, pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano.
Bar Buca - Portland: Canestri all'Amatriciana
Tuck into this delicious tomato passata with guanciale, onion sofritto and pecorino cheese.
Bar Buca - Portland: Canestri all'Amatriciana
Tuck into this delicious tomato passata with guanciale, onion sofritto and pecorino cheese.
Eataly Toronto: Tagliatelle all Bolognese
Enjoy ribbon-shaped homemade pasta, beef and pork ragù, mutti tomato and parmigiano.
Eataly Toronto: Tagliatelle all Bolognese
Enjoy ribbon-shaped homemade pasta, beef and pork ragù, mutti tomato and parmigiano.
Ristorante Rosina
Indulge in this comfort food at Ristorante Rosina, where their fresh gnocchi is served in a creamy rose sauce.
Ristorante Rosina
Indulge in this comfort food at Ristorante Rosina, where their fresh gnocchi is served in a creamy rose sauce.
Buono - Queen West: Spaghetti Carbonara
This crowd pleaser dish is made to perfection at Buono, complete with spaghetti, egg, guanciale, black pepper and of course, pecorino.
Buono - Queen West: Spaghetti Carbonara
This crowd pleaser dish is made to perfection at Buono, complete with spaghetti, egg, guanciale, black pepper and of course, pecorino.
Noce: Raviolo ai Funghi
Indulge in this creamy ravioli stuffed with mixed mushrooms, white truffle butter and parmigiano.
Noce: Raviolo ai Funghi
Indulge in this creamy ravioli stuffed with mixed mushrooms, white truffle butter and parmigiano.
Stelvio: Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Stelvio is serving up fresh homemade gnocchi in a tomato sauce and topped with basil.
Stelvio: Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Stelvio is serving up fresh homemade gnocchi in a tomato sauce and topped with basil.
Superpoint: Reginette
Name a better combination then the and sauce and braised beef cheek pasta dish at Reginette.
Superpoint: Reginette
Name a better combination then the and sauce and braised beef cheek pasta dish at Reginette.
Amano: Tagliatelle Arugula Pesto
This pasta dish with spiced walnuts, pecorino and herb butter needs a spot on your 'need to try' list.
Amano: Tagliatelle Arugula Pesto
This pasta dish with spiced walnuts, pecorino and herb butter needs a spot on your 'need to try' list.
Ardo: Herb Pappardelle With Ragu
House made herb pappardelle, dry aged organic beef (heritage family recipe).
Ardo: Herb Pappardelle With Ragu
House made herb pappardelle, dry aged organic beef (heritage family recipe).
Nodo Junction: Gnocchi New School
Indulge in homemade pan-seared potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, corn, truffle-garlic 'cream', padano, diced try-colour peppers.
Nodo Junction: Gnocchi New School
Indulge in homemade pan-seared potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, corn, truffle-garlic 'cream', padano, diced try-colour peppers.
CANO Restaurant: Gnudi con Funghi
Enjoy hand made ricotta gnudi, wild mushroom truffle cream sauce at CANO Restaurant.
CANO Restaurant: Gnudi con Funghi
Enjoy hand made ricotta gnudi, wild mushroom truffle cream sauce at CANO Restaurant.
Ricotta Ravioli With Mushrooms
You'll need a fork and spoon to finish this pasta dish filled with mushroom, porcini sauce and truffle oil.
Ricotta Ravioli With Mushrooms
You'll need a fork and spoon to finish this pasta dish filled with mushroom, porcini sauce and truffle oil.
Giulietta: Taglioni ai Crostacei
Tuck into a plate of red king crab, fresno chili, meyer lemon and bottarga di muggine.
Giulietta: Taglioni ai Crostacei
Tuck into a plate of red king crab, fresno chili, meyer lemon and bottarga di muggine.
Ascari: Spaghetti all Carbonara
This infamous pasta dish is made with house-cured guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk and black pepper at Ascari.
Ascari: Spaghetti all Carbonara
This infamous pasta dish is made with house-cured guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk and black pepper at Ascari.
Famiglia Baldassarre: Tagliatelle Al Ragù
Enjoy a plate of flat noodles covered in a flavourful Mantovan meat sauce.
Famiglia Baldassarre: Tagliatelle Al Ragù
Enjoy a plate of flat noodles covered in a flavourful Mantovan meat sauce.
La Palma: 100 Layer Lasagna
You'll need help finishing this impressive 100 Layer Lasagna with bolognese and mozzarella.
La Palma: 100 Layer Lasagna
You'll need help finishing this impressive 100 Layer Lasagna with bolognese and mozzarella.
Enoteca Sociale: Cacio e Pepe
Enjoy this classic dish made with pecorino and black pepper.
Enoteca Sociale: Cacio e Pepe
Enjoy this classic dish made with pecorino and black pepper.
Buca - King: Bigoli With Duck Offal Ragu
Tuck into this delicious bronze die-extruded duck egg pasta, with duck offal ragu, venetian spices, mascarpone and basil.
Buca - King: Bigoli With Duck Offal Ragu
Tuck into this delicious bronze die-extruded duck egg pasta, with duck offal ragu, venetian spices, mascarpone and basil.
Piano Piano: Egg Yolk Raviolo
Find spinach, ricotta, parmigiano and brown butter in this dish at Piano Piano.
Piano Piano: Egg Yolk Raviolo
Find spinach, ricotta, parmigiano and brown butter in this dish at Piano Piano.
Rasa: Truffle Gnudi
At Rasa, you can order this dish complete with a ricotta stuffed dumpling, walnut pesto and pickled shimeji mushroom.
Rasa: Truffle Gnudi
At Rasa, you can order this dish complete with a ricotta stuffed dumpling, walnut pesto and pickled shimeji mushroom.
Sugo: Spaghetti Pesto Cream
This dish at Sugo is a made up of a delicious pesto cream, sugo, olive oil, parm and a healthy pinch of pepper.
Sugo: Spaghetti Pesto Cream
This dish at Sugo is a made up of a delicious pesto cream, sugo, olive oil, parm and a healthy pinch of pepper.
Terroni: Tonnarelli all Norcina
This dish is made up of Italian black truffle shavings, homemade spicy sausage, pecorino and garlic.
Terroni: Tonnarelli all Norcina
This dish is made up of Italian black truffle shavings, homemade spicy sausage, pecorino and garlic.
King West
101 Portland St
Gusto 101: Mafalde ai Funghi
Italian
This dish is a combination of portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle cream sauce, Mafalde pasta, Parmigiano.
Gusto 101: Mafalde ai Funghi
King West
101 Portland St
This dish is a combination of portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle cream sauce, Mafalde pasta, Parmigiano.
Italian
