Located in the heart of Upper Yorkville, L'Unità has been serving the neighborhood for over five successful years. Offering seasonal local fare described as "new Italian with a Canadian heart", L'unità features a broad menu of new classics following the slow food cooking movement. All items are made in house from scratch, including all breads, pasta and desserts. Keeping in theme with the menu concept, the wine program at L'Unità boasts exclusive labels representing regional Italy and local top producers from Niagara.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

(62 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 62 reviews

5 stars

(18)

4 stars

(33)

3 stars

(7)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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neighborhood gem(40)
fit for foodies(33)
notable wine list(19)

romantic(19)
special occasion(18)
good for groups(12)

L'unità Reviews List

Review 1 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfecto!!!

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Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had such a wonderful meal here. L'unita is a small Italian gem in the Yorkville neighborhood of Toronto. We had the antipasto plate and octopus and chorizo to start, AMAZING!! The antipasto plate was explained in detail down to the crispy pigs ears, we were split 2/2 on the crispy pigs ears. My husband had the Italian sausage pasta, loved it. Step-daughter had the lobster pasta, she didn't share :( Step-daughters boyfriend had a pizza, he seemed to enjoy it. And I had by for the best meal, a Fred Flintstone sized pork chop (bone in), with crispy polenta red pepper, puree and vegetables. A great bottle of wine and fantastic service. We will be back if we are in Toronto again."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 2 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place for a nice dinner. The restaurant is intimate and has a great menu."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 3 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently very good.

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Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was delicious, and half-price wine (for the entire list!) on Tuesdays made this more of a treat than it usually is.
Highly recommend.
Only annoyanvce was that the server clearly thought he was cooler than everyone in the restaurant, but was not by any means. The Rosedale matrons two tables over were cooler than he was..."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 4 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"But just a bit noisy and hard to hear. Noise baffles would be a good idea."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Can always count on L'Unita

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/04/2013

2013

Dined on 16/04/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Can always count on L'Unita for a great experience. Delicious meal, great service (friendly and helpful), good ambience."

Dined on 16/04/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tjis is a lovely neighbourhood

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 05/04/2013

2012

Dined on 05/04/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Tjis is a lovely neighbourhood gem and has wonderful food and service."

Dined on 05/04/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

better than ever. Excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/03/2013

2008

Dined on 27/03/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"better than ever. Excellent food. Great service. Great value for the price."

Dined on 27/03/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 8 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been to L'Unita several

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 26/03/2013

2013

Dined on 26/03/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have been to L'Unita several times and always find the staff warm and friendly. We love the food, and the fact that serving staff are knowledgable about every item on the menu. And who can argue with half-price wine night? We recommend this restaurant to friends often. We brought an important business contact to L'Unita this week knowing we would be proud to say this is one of our favourite restaurants! Thank you!"

Dined on 26/03/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 9 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good selection of appetizers,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 25/03/2013

2013

Dined on 25/03/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good selection of appetizers, pizza's pastas and entrees. Excellent wine list with fair pricing crafted around local (Ontario) and Italian theme. Excellent service."

Dined on 25/03/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 10 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Beautiful restaurant. Convenient

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/03/2013

2013

Dined on 16/03/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Beautiful restaurant. Convenient parking across the street. Really good italian food. The sardines are amazing! Small menu but tasty.Will definitely go back."

Dined on 16/03/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 11 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We and our friends enjoyed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We and our friends enjoyed a lovely dinner on a recent Saturday evening.
Our server was attentive, friendly and very efficient. The food was very good
though a tad pricey. Even if a bit noisy, the ambience was lively."

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow what a find!!!!! food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/03/2013

2013

Dined on 02/03/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wow what a find!!!!! food was great staff were knowledgeable about food and wine list
Great experience a must for a good night out"

Dined on 02/03/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

we have been to l'unita many

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/03/2013

2008

Dined on 01/03/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we have been to l'unita many times and found it super. But this time I was disappointed, especially with my main dish, the pasta special fettucini with mushrooms and some type of greens. I found it way too salty and with a strange texture. The other dishes were very good, but that dish turned me off."

Dined on 01/03/2013

2008

Special Features: romantic

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Review 14 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thank you for a lovely evenings

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Thank you for a lovely evenings - Tuesday's are definitely a great deal to enjoy good food, paired with great wine."

Dined on 26/02/2013

2012

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

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Review 15 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Music=Better than food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was ok-good, but overpriced. I feel like they overcharge because it's located in yorkville, but it just wasn't worth it. The atmosphere was nice. The service was great (polite, friendly, attentive etc.), beautiful decor, and great music (Bill Withers, Al Green, Etta James etc)."

Dined on 16/02/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Review 16 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Despite having a reservation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 15/02/2013

2008

Dined on 15/02/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

"Despite having a reservation for 8:15pm we actually didn't get seating until 9pm"

Dined on 15/02/2013

2008

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Review 17 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a memorable dinner. Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2013

2009

Dined on 14/02/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had a memorable dinner. Service was excellent and food was great."

Dined on 14/02/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 18 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Came here with some colleagues.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 31/01/2013

2008

Dined on 31/01/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Came here with some colleagues. Restaurant decor was cozy but just a tad too dark despite the candles. The antipasto invernale, porcini mushroom pizza, and the warm olives were quite delicious and good share plates to start. Tomato soup with the roasted onions was a divine appetizer with the crusty bread and olive oil, but then it kind of went downhill with the main course. The lamb ragu and pesce with black rice dishes were way too salty to enjoy, and our waitress was nice enough to offer me an alternative, which was the lobster ravioli, but unfortunately did not make the grade either - it lacked a punch in flavour. It was just plain salty (even without the truffle salt!) Thank god my dark chocolate torta saved the meal in the end..."

Dined on 31/01/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, romantic

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Review 19 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

beautiful evening - 5-star service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/02/2013

2013

Dined on 12/02/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the service at L'Unita was just outstanding."

Dined on 12/02/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 20 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Rocked it!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 08/02/2013

2010

Dined on 08/02/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fantastic, genuine staff made our night memorable. Great recommendations from cocktails to wine and food. Loved the dimly lit ambiance and vibe. The brasied beef shorts ribs are amazing! An all around winner for us always."

Dined on 08/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 21 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a lovely dinner. Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 07/02/2013

2012

Dined on 07/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a lovely dinner. Food was perfect. Cannoli were AMAZING!"

Dined on 07/02/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 22 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Great atmsophere - food just ok.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 08/02/2013

2007

Dined on 08/02/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"L'Unita has a great feel and is the most personable of cluster of restaurants in the Avenue/Davenport area. That said, the food was so much better a few months back, that I wonder if something is wrong. We've eaten there 3 times, and the first was maybe 6 months ago. The wine list is good, and fairly priced and the food last summer was very good. In our most recent 2 visits we've been very disappointed. Dishes that we enjoyed in the past, are not the same - salads, game hen, various appetizers which impressed us before are now just ok.

Love the atmosphere; hope they get the food back up to previous level."

Dined on 08/02/2013

2007

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Review 23 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I was disappointed with the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 05/02/2013

2011

Dined on 05/02/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was disappointed with the food. The venison was bland and so was the polenta. The pear was ok, but nothing special to it - just like eating a regular sliced pear. And the room was too dark we couldn't read the menu very well."

Dined on 05/02/2013

2011

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Review 24 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We loved the great food and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We loved the great food and service at L'Unita and will certainly be back!"

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

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

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Review 25 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

There was one miscue on our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 21/01/2013

2007

Dined on 21/01/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"There was one miscue on our order:a wrong pasta dish was brought, but the error was rectified immediately, and because of the mistake we were not charged for the dish we actually ordered. The wine was superb. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We would all very happily return to L'Unita soon and often. It's hard to think of another restaurant comparably good in which you can have an enjoyable dinner conversation because of the moderate noise level."

Dined on 21/01/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 26 for L'unità

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5