LA’s is a casual, energetic and affordable downtown osteria serving Executive Chef Aaron Foster’s soul-satisfying riffs on Italian cooking.
Claim a sunny table next to the restaurant’s grand windows and enjoy a quick lunch; meet friends for a specialty cocktail or Italian beer and a snack or two at the comfortable, convivial bar; host clients in the twelve-seat boardroom or an event in the spacious private dining room; or settle into the banquets and enjoy a leisurely dinner with a bottle of wine from the reasonably priced, wide-ranging list.
LA's attentive staff and Italian cuisine are ready for you.
"This was the fourth or fifth time I was at Little Anthony's (LA's) - so I was expecting outstanding food, a lovely ambience and excellent service, and LA's delivered on every count. The service was excellent without being intrusive and the food and drinks were uniformly excellent - no one left anything on their plate! The ambience was also lovely, except my party did not care for the music."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Came here with 3 others for a friend's birthday. The server was very friendly and able to answer questions. The food was delicious. Two of us had a pasta with duck confit and mushrooms but when we thought there wasn't any duck in it the server was quick to take it back and prepare us a new dish which came out with lots of duck...delicious! Tiramisu wasn't heavy and perfect for dessert. Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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"SO YUM! Incredibly gracious server. Perfectly sized portions. Well spaced tables. Lovely decor. Convenient if you're going to the opera afterwards :)"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We enjoyed another awesome meal at Little Anthony's this afternoon with exceptional service from all the staff. I had the poached salmon (not on the menu) its was excellent! The Ceasr salad I had to start the meal was excellent!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Took a little too long for food to be served during lunch. They need to realize that their customers need to get back to work being in financial downtown area. Server was particular friendly though -- kind of short handed in the restaurant that I can see. Food was pretty salty but not too bad. Very pricy indeed!"
Dined on 18/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Overall the food was good and there was one great little surprise - the bacon wrapped dates/cheese dish, however the presentation was terrible. Even though the overall experience was "good", with so many great restaurants downtown Toronto "good" no longer makes the cut. (It’s not cheap either) I just don't see a reason I would go back, nothing was really note worthy."
Dined on 16/04/2013
2010
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"Simple Italian restaurant with an uncomplicated menu and good food. Portion sizes were generous. The brussel sprout coleslaw side dish was a fresh take on the oft-misunderstood vegetable. Great place for a sit down lunch."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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"We had the chicken caesar salad and it is really good. There is a good amount of chicken in the salad, which is unusual. I think it might have been 4 ounces! I liked the decor - not exactly minimalist but not distracting. All round a very nice lunch."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Outstanding! Had a wonderful time. Pricey for portion size but was still a great place to take a girl on a date. Thanks for the great memory. Will absolutely return on a later date."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"Really read my special request and fulfilled. This was complimented by a great service experience from greeting through to leaving. This was a business lunch and I felt there was a great selection of menu options; vegetarian and carnivorous; light and hearty. A really great experience all around. Highly recommended."
Dined on 19/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We dined before the ballet. Service was quick and efficient, shrimp linguini was delicious, as was the panna cotta. They always get you to your show on time!"
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
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"Overall from the moment I walked in and the moment I left was an amazing experience with respect to greet myself and my friend and the service as well as the taste of food with outstanding flavour and incredible dessert."
Dined on 12/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"Disappointing..have been here before when food was thoughtful and tasty. What happened?? The green salad was a sad, limp, dressing-drenched specimen that needed to be sent back. Hospital salads have been better! The "side" of rapini was 4 skinny stalks with a afterthought of chili/garlic. Pasta was at least representative of the namesake. Although service was reasonable, it is about the food. This evening could not be saved by kind words and service."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2005
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"Great spot for lunch had the spicy pasta today and it did not disappoint, my lunch partner had gluten free pasta and he loved it. Service was excellent; I would say one thing to think about is if you have a gluten free guest perhaps bringing the bread should be a choice, although it was great as well!"
Dined on 26/02/2013
2011
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"In for lunch had the egg plant parma, it was excellent! I would highly recoemmend it to anyone, I would say it was amongst the best I have ever had! I will go back and have it again!"
Dined on 25/02/2013
2011
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"We are very picky. Food and service were excellent. This is an expensive night out-but worth the price. The restaurant is almost across the street from the Sheridan, which was nice in the winter."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Great restaurant with exceptional service and outstanding food! Everything is good, and staff want to make sure that you are completely satisfied! Excellent!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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"Enjoyed good quality pasta and seafood. Others in my party raved about the quality of their flat iron steak arranged nicely with fresh cut vegetables and a unique parsnip(?) mash. Nice wine list and excellent mixed drinks rounded out the experience."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"I went with two girlfriends for dinner on a snowy Friday night at 6:15 pm. There were only a few other people in the restaurant when we arrived, but it filled up during dinner and got a bit noisier, but very manageable. The food was excellent quality, but the portions were quite small (which was ok by me). I had the turkey meatballs which were fantastic and a tomato boconcini salad - also very good. All in all it was a good experience, nice ambiance (great little bar area if you are just going for a drink or a first date)."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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I ordered the Caesar salad and the pan fried salmon - two staples for any lunch menu.
Almost every leaf in the salad was coated in cheese. As a result, the lettuce seemed soggy and wet.
The salmon was fairly small (ok for lunch size) but there was little or anything else with it. A small portion of sauce and an even smaller portion of some root veggies that were in microscopic pieces. If it was $15 vs $23 then I could see it.
My companion had a huge bowl of pasta and even felt guilty when he saw what I was presented with. He had so much, he even took some home.
So, nice location but my order was not as expected. They used to do better."
Dined on 21/01/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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