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Pasta · Old Toronto · $$$$
Rotating starters that showcase Italian charcuterie, seasonal vegetables, and preserved ingredients — a strong way to open the meal
Seasonal starters that showcase produce and cured preparations — restrained plating with precise seasoning
Pizza · Old Toronto · $$$
Rotating small plates that reflect what's good — usually a mix of cured meats, marinated vegetables, and something spreadable
Bar · Old Toronto · $$$
Rotating starters built around quality Italian ingredients — the kind of opening act that lets the wine do the talking
Rotating starters — arancini, cured meats, marinated vegetables — sourced with the same imported-Italian seriousness as the pizza toppings
Pasta · Old Toronto · $$$
Rotating cured meats and pickled or preserved vegetables that arrive snack-ready and calibrated for the wine list
A reliable opening act — cured meats, olives, and seasonal accompaniments suited to sharing with the table while drinks arrive
Italian-sourced cured meats and pickled accompaniments that pair cleanly with the wine program
Italian small plates that open the meal cleanly — well-sourced ingredients, light touch, good for sharing while the main decision gets made
Classic Italian starters done with restraint — cured meats and seasonal preparations that set the right tone for the meal
Italian-style starters — charcuterie, pickled vegetables, and preserved items that work well as a drinking snack while the pizza comes out of the oven
Rotating small plates that lean on cured meats, preserved vegetables, and seasonal ingredients — a solid lead-in before the pasta arrives
Pasta · Toronto · $$$
Italian cured meats and starters that set the tone — quality ingredients presented simply in the Italian tradition
Pizza · Old Toronto · $$
Light Italian starters — cured meats, cheeses, and vegetable preparations that set the right tone before the pizza arrives
A generous spread of cured meats, marinated vegetables, and cheeses that sets the right tone before mains arrive
Cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments — a reliable way to stretch a bottle of wine across the first half of the meal
Sharing plates of cured meats, roasted vegetables, and seasonal Italian bites that set the right tone before the main event
Pasta · Woodbridge · $$$
Classic Italian starters — charcuterie, roasted peppers, and bruschetta that set the tone before the pasta arrives
Seasonal small plates and cured selections that make a strong opening act — order a couple to share before the mains land
A solid spread of Italian starters — charcuterie, olives, and roasted vegetables that set the tone without stealing the show from the mains
Italian · York · $$$
A rotating spread of Italian starters — cured meats, marinated vegetables, and small bites that set the tone for the meal
A solid spread of Italian starters — cured meats, marinated vegetables, and shareable bites that set the right tone for the meal
Cured meats and Italian starters that make a strong opening before the pasta hits
Italian · Old Toronto · $$$
Snappy bar snacks and antipasti that pair well with cocktails — the kitchen shows restraint and good sourcing at the small-plate level
A rotating spread of cured meats and marinated vegetables anchored by the prosciutto-forward pantry the Parma name implies
Seasonal small plates to open the meal — the kitchen handles the Italian starters with the same attention as the pasta course
Cured meats, marinated vegetables, and seasonal preparations that open the meal in classic Italian fashion
The opening spread sets the tone — cured meats, roasted vegetables, and cheeses portioned generously enough to constitute a light meal on their own
Pizza · North York · $$$
Starters of cured meats, aged cheeses, and marinated vegetables make a satisfying shared opener while you settle in for a longer meal
Pasta · Richmond Hill · $$$
A composed starter spread of cured meats, marinated vegetables, and Italian cheeses — the right way to open a trattoria meal
Pizza · Streetsville · $$
Straightforward Italian-leaning appetizers that pair well with the pizzas — charcuterie, bruschetta, or salad depending on the current menu