Terroni Review

To start us off, Terroni is Toronto’s answer to the quintessential, reasonably priced, comfy Italian restaurant. The small chain has great food and more than enough flair to spare. Each location is consistent not only in their dishes, but also in their atmosphere. Each one has an aura of cool, mostly to do with the sleek designs.

I love all the different locations, personally, but the Queen Street branch has a leg up because of its patio. Then again, the Adelaide venue is a renovated court room and also boasts a wine bar to keep you occupied as you wait for a table. I’m also eagerly awaiting their new location at Summerhill. In short, they’re all great places to enjoy some food.

Terroni is known around the city for their pizza. I have to say, it isn’t my thing, but I do enjoy their amazing pastas and salads, and especially their incredible bread and oil starter. Terroni serves their dishes the way they like — not you; there are no substitutions or alterations for patrons to choose from. Most restaurants couldn’t get away with this attitude, but for some reason, at Terroni, it works. It took me years to accept this fact, but the food won out. They also offer some ready-made, take-home products, my favourite being the red peppers in olive oil. They’re so good I find excuses to use them when I’m cooking.

Terroni has a team of knowledgeable, friendly servers, average prices, a cool atmosphere, and very good food. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nice Italian place downtown. 

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 09:00–23:00 Fri–Sat 09:00–23:30
Reservations: Not required
Meals Served: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Lunch
Cusine Type: Italian
Good For: Dates, Dining Alone, Late Night Dining, Locals, Meeting for a Drink, Singles, Twentysomethings