Here's a round-up of old school Italian restaurants in Toronto.
Vesuvio's Pizzeria & Spaghetti House
This pizza and pasta parlour has been a mainstay in The Junction since 1957 and played an influential roll in shaping its community. Visit today to enjoy a menu that reads like a time-capsule of Italian-American classic ranging from minestrone soup and calamari fritti to penne a la vodka and chicken marsala.
Gerrard Spaghetti & Pizza House
Since 1966, this Italian restaurant on The Danforth has been a bastion of Italian hospitality and old school recipes. In the same family for three generations now, the restaurant is beloved for its ragu smothered pastas, breaded veal sandwiches and pizzas.
Regina Pizzeria & Trattoria
The Italian trattoria on College Street has been a neighbour stalwart since 1967 and local fave for garlicky Caesar salads, pizzas and pasta dishes like an ultra rich carbonara and soft pillowy gnocchi in sweet pomodoro sauce.
Cafe Diplomatico
Located in the heart of Little Italy since 1968, the Dip was founded by Rocco Mastrangelo Sr. as a place for Italian nationals to congregate over their morning espresso. To this day the Mastrangelo family is still in charge, though the cafe has evolved in to a full restaurant offering a menu featuring pizzas and mix 'n match pastas and sauces. The patio is a true gem.
Old Spaghetti Factory
This true red sauce restaurant is part of chain first established in 1969 in Portland, Oregon. The 600-seat Toronto location is almost as old dating back to 1971 and it boasts an ultra-kitschy and unique setting filled with stained glass and quirky artifacts. There are six spaghetti dishes to choose from along with other classic Italian-American options.
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