La Forchetta Restaurant is located in the very heart of Little Italy district of Downtown Toronto. The restaurant offers variety of classic northern Italian dishes such as risottos and fine meat and game, while listing some great home made pasta choices from the southern fare. For five years in a raw, La Forchetta has won the prestigious "Best of Award of Excellence" from the Wine Spectator. The wine list offers over 650 wines by the bottle with a comprehensive wine by the glass and half bottle selections. We believe in bringing the best quality food ingredients on the market to the kitchen,and then transforming them with passion for cooking to meals evoking a memorable dining experience. The extensive wine list embraces and complements the diverse style of Italian dishes. Enjoy, and buon appetito!!!

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(38 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 38 reviews

5 stars

(7)

4 stars

(21)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(15)
romantic(13)
fit for foodies(11)

notable wine list(6)
special occasion(6)
good for groups(4)

La Forchetta Reviews List

Review 1 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good spot in Little Italy

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great pastas - I had the shrimp and scallop pasta. Shrimp and scallops were done exceptionally, pasta was home made. Ambience in standard - dim candle lit with dark tones, very clean and well kept. Not a lot of tables so recommend a reservation. Service is very good, friendly staff who are attentive and don't rush the experience."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good again

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We visit Toronto once or twice a year. We had been here last year and enjoyed it so much that we decided that we would return again this trip given we didn't want to leave anything to chance. We were only in town for one night. The food was very good although I must say we all thought it was better last year. The portion sizes were a little on the small side of things. The waiter was new (Marco) but tried so hard that he easily made up for any lack of experience. I would recommend this place."

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 3 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Second time to this restaurant,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/04/2013

2011

Dined on 27/04/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Second time to this restaurant, very good overall with a moderately priced prix fixe.
Will go back to this neighbourhood restaurant."

Dined on 27/04/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 4 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

always reliable the menu is

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/04/2013

2012

Dined on 27/04/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"always reliable the menu is extensive and the food is very good. A little noisy when it is full but worth putting up with the noise. The quail risotto was incredible"

Dined on 27/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 5 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I hosted a small after work

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 10/04/2013

2009

Dined on 10/04/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I hosted a small after work dinner and everyone enjoyed the food and service. The street is very active with a lot of choices for before or after dinner spots."

Dined on 10/04/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 6 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

While the food was certainly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 29/03/2013

2010

Dined on 29/03/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"While the food was certainly good, what we really stood out for us was the quality of the service - very attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant also has a nice neighbourhood feel to it, and has a wonderful menu for vegetarians we noted."

Dined on 29/03/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful family special dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 29/03/2013

2012

Dined on 29/03/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was a very pleasant surprise. The food was wonderful and beautifully presented"

Dined on 29/03/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely meal!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 17/03/2013

2006

Dined on 17/03/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything was delicious!!! From your homemade focaccia to dessert. Great service."

Dined on 17/03/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 9 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

love their foods and friendly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"love their foods and friendly services"

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Review 10 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Warm, Cozy Atmosphere, Great Food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend on Valentine's eve. The place is pretty small but is very charming and has a warm allure to it. It's located in a convenient location right in the middle of Little Italy with ample parking space on the smaller streets in the vicinity.
The waitress was very friendly and professional and the food was very good. They had a special menu for Valentine's day that included a 3-course meal; it was fairly restrictive but no complaints there. The portion sizes were ok, although I'd prefer if they were a little bigger.
Overall I have no negative things to say about this place and I will probably eat there again."

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing food/experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was amazing, the chicken pasta was delicious cooked perfectly. moist and juicy. and the mushroom with goat cheese was to die for. not big on wine but the Italian wine was nice with our meals. I would go back again and again."

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Review 12 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Went there for Valentine's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2013

2010

Dined on 14/02/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went there for Valentine's Day, and it was actually pretty disappointing. Been to the restaurant many times before, and it is usually excellent, but this night, the food and service was not up to thier usual high standards."

Dined on 14/02/2013

2010

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Review 13 for La Forchetta

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5