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Enoteca Maialino
We provide the food and wine, you bring the conversation. Maialino Enoteca Italiana is Sicilian Social Dining. Our traditional dishes are prepared with the most authentic ingredients and are all garnished with care. Food is the great connector….we’re harbingers of great Sicilian cuisine.
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27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(19)
- good for groups(8)
- romantic(8)
- special occasion(8)
- notable wine list(5)
Enoteca Maialino Reviews List
Review 1 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful southern italian food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a late dinner, and had excellent friendly service and the food (pasta with wild boar white ragu. porcini mushrooms and black truffles) is worth the trip alone.
Wil return ASAP for the monthly chef's tasting menu.
A neighbourhood gem."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ate at the bar in front
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate at the bar in front of the kitchen crew and asked Chef Roberto to guide us through the menu. He rolled out a spectacular sampling of his Southern Italian roots- bright flavours, impressive technique and genuine hospitality. We will return soon and I have recommended Maialino to a dozen friends already."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Attentive service and good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Attentive service and good wine recommendation. Food was well presented and tasty. Being a Tuesday when I dined, it was not busy so noise level was moderate."
Dined on 12/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice neighbourhood resto.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A nice neighbourhood resto. Good service...a small wine list but great choices,especially Sicilian reds. Awsome chocolate dessert."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 5 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Many people talk about the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Many people talk about the wild boar pasta dish but was not available that evening.
Website made no mention of dishes changing daily / weekly. Totally allowable but expectation not set.
Grilled Fluke dish looked great on the menu; served blandly, sloppy and wet.
I'm not one for plating a 11-oz steak pre cut on a dish but it was cooked correctly; unfortunately lacked taste.
Website made no mention of dishes changing daily / weekly. Totally allowable but expectation not set.
Grilled Fluke dish looked great on the menu; served blandly, sloppy and wet.
I'm not one for plating a 11-oz steak pre cut on a dish but it was cooked correctly; unfortunately lacked taste.
The only above average items we ordered was the wine and cannoli. Hard to return to a restaurant for simply two small items.
Food for dollar value at Enoteca Maialino just isn't there. Campagnolo, Terroni and Gio's are considerably better."
Food for dollar value at Enoteca Maialino just isn't there. Campagnolo, Terroni and Gio's are considerably better."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neil
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent dining experience. Service was attenttive but not hurried. Cuisine was delicious and well presented. Selection on in-house cured meats was unique and Italian cheese a nice pairing. Boar pasta outstading as was as the suckling pig. Not competition in Parkdale/Roncesvalles area. We will return."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Italian dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing dinner experience, some of the finest Italian fare I've ever had. Chef Roberto Morrotta was extremely friendly and generous. Will definetly be going back soon."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My daughter and I immensely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My daughter and I immensely enjoyed our experience. No complaints. And we were fortunate that it was a Wednesday evening and poor weather - the restaurant was only partly full and therefore 1] it was quiet and 2] I'm sure we got extra attention. The young server was superb. The food was wonderful. Thank you."
Dined on 27/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The room noise was too loud
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The room noise was too loud for conversation across the table. The music could have been quieter which would have helped."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went on an evening with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went on an evening with a huge snowstorm, so turnout was very low for a Saturday night. Despite that, the service and food were slow to get to our table and provide us with attention. The food however, was fantastic. I had the wild boar ragu fettucine. Pasta was fresh and tender, and the boar was like the good stuff I had out in Italy. My wife had the seared tuna, which was also very good. Appetizers = good too."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best homemade Sicilian in the city!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The owners Mike and Bridgette made us feel so welcome. The ambiance was one of fun and energy. Our server was incredibly knowledgable about wine. My friend told her her favourite wine and the server made a delicious suggestion based on her favourite. We were so impressed with the whole evening. The rice cones and cannoli are amazing!"
Dined on 15/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a wonderful gem of a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a wonderful gem of a restaurant. Warm and inviting from the moment we sat down we felt like special guests. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service was terrific.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service was terrific. The owner and chef wander around chatting with guests and we got a free appetizer and dessert. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes Italian food, even if you're not from the area."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Enoteca Maialino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been here many times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been here many times and have recommended to lots of people who have been equally impressed. Nice vibe, food is excellent (must try the Arrancini), great people. Its always a treat to go back. They by far have the best Sicilian Cannolis. Would highly recommend."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Enoteca Maialino
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic