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La Vecchia Ristorante
Take a trip to old world Italy without ever leaving Toronto.
Located in the fashionable area of Yonge and Eglinton, La Vecchia delivers the authentic taste of Italy with a genuine Italian ambiance. From the stone and stucco walls covered in Italian pictures and art, La Vecchia captures the essence of Italian dining with European flair and culinary excellence.
The menu is old world, with a strong focus on fresh, quality cuisine.
We look forward to seeing you.
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81 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 81 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(52)
- fit for foodies(39)
- special occasion(39)
- romantic(34)
- good for groups(19)
- notable wine list(19)
La Vecchia Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Special dinner for celebrate Mother's Day, attention and food was very good and the place so nice!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
unpleasantly surprised
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mother's Day Lunch - very busy, too many tables crammed into a small area - uncomfortable, food not up to par as per usual expectations, bland, server forgot parts of our order, food did not come out all at one time."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a busy night, but that was part of the fun. Nice date night."
Dined on 4/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant! It's far
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great restaurant! It's far from where we live but we tend to go to La Vecchia for special occasions. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food, which is very, very good. The service is first class."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've always loved this restaurant! I've been going to it since it first opened and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is perhaps one of the most cozy and intimate settings in Toronto. Guys...looking for a great place to take your date...take her here. The food has always been very consistent. The service equally great. The prices are more than reasonable. Again, I've always loved this restaurant and will continue to go for years to come!"
Dined on 23/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 6 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. I have never been disappointed"
Dined on 14/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5 stars all the way !! Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"5 stars all the way !!
Service and food second to none."
Service and food second to none."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Vecchia is always reliable.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Vecchia is always reliable. Delicious food: Contadina pizza, pizza bufala, the agnolotti and the salmon frittata are favourites. Good choice of wines by the glass. Service is always attentive and friendly. Highly recommended."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian at yonge and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Italian at yonge and Eglinton!"
Dined on 21/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my go to places to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my go to places to catch up with friends over a great meal with great wine selections and exceptional service. Have never been disappointed."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 11 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 12 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved all aspects. It did
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved all aspects. It did get a little noisy but everything rlse was fantastic. Thanks :)"
Dined on 17/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the service, fantastic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the service, fantastic food, reasonable prices, up-beat environment."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overall disappointing experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Not as web site projected,
Reastaurant is small and cramped,
It got noisier as night progressed,
Extremely hot,
Had to wait 20 minutes to be sited even with the reservations,
Waiters seem s to be standing around bar a lot of , instead of serving customers
Overall not recommended
Would not recommended to individuals or couples, it seems to serve better to groups"
Reastaurant is small and cramped,
It got noisier as night progressed,
Extremely hot,
Had to wait 20 minutes to be sited even with the reservations,
Waiters seem s to be standing around bar a lot of , instead of serving customers
Overall not recommended
Would not recommended to individuals or couples, it seems to serve better to groups"
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We now know why it is impossible
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We now know why it is impossible to get a reservation at La Vecchia! Be persistent ! It is well worth booking far in advance!
So enjoyed the soup & pasta specials & great wine by the glass choices!
Will return soon!"
Dined on 13/03/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Restaurant was overcrowded
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant was overcrowded and noisy which would have been fine if the food was great. It wasn't, appetizers cold and tasteless. Main courses, just run of the mill....had hoped it would be our neighbourhood gem based on the look, but unfortunately it was all about the look."
Dined on 10/03/2013
2010
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Review 17 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place for brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There is a good variety on their brunch menu. I wish they had savoury crepes."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 18 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighbourhood place and more
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simple good food, excellent friendly service - just the right amount of attention, and fun too! Friend had recommended and it was perfect."
Dined on 21/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is our second time. First
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our second time. First was more romantic and quiet, because it was a late birthday dinner. We liked first time better, but second time was also good."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT WINE"
Dined on 13/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was wonderful! I highly recommend La Vecchia!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was my first time to eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was my first time to eat at your restaurant and it was very enjoyable in every respect."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall a great find. Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall a great find. Service excellent; mushroom risotto fantastic; and appitizers very good. The mixed seafood grill was a disappointment, and I suspect this is more of a pasta restaurant than a meat and fish restaurant. The table beside the door is not optimal because the dividing wall is glass and often slammed into by patrons leaving the restaurant. Be sure not to sit there on a busy night."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Vacchia is among our favourite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Vacchia is among our favourite haunts in Toronto. Food is always reliable and tasty; great wine selection by the glass and everything served by a congenial wait staff. There is always a warm greeting and the servers seem to love what they're doing. The tiny patio is nice in summer; indoors, the space is intimate and invites lingering. Such a nice, unpretentious place--great quality food, lovingly prepared at reasonable prices."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A definite return visit in order!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was exceptional and the staff very friendly. It was my first time there and I felt as if I was a regular. I was lucky enough to sit beside a couple who were obviously regulars and the way they were treated made me envious. I got treated well but they got just a bit more and that bit more is going to bring me back. Thank you for a great experience!"
Dined on 18/01/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 26 for La Vecchia Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wish I had gone for the tiramisu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wish I had gone for the tiramisu as well- it looked awesome.
A great place - I will be back"
A great place - I will be back"
Dined on 17/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Vecchia Ristorante
Based on the average of (55) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic