DOVA Restaurant

Delightful Sicilian food. The pastas were all phenomenal, with the Saffron Shrimp pasta being one of the best pastas in Toronto. The steak, while good, is not what I would focus on (and not really what Sicily is known for)— you can get that elsewhere. Some of the best wines (value for dollar) are actually the first couple of Nebbiolo bottles, which is refreshing to see.

This was by far the best experience we have had with Toronto dining in years. We reserved the chefs table and that was the first thing we did correctly! Michael, was exceptional and Chef Robert was so hospitable and lovely. The kitchen staff with the chef table was equally as lovely. Get the caviar!!! And the duck ragu! Other than that, let Michael and Chef guide you and you will NOT be disappointed.

Fantastic restaurant! Had a girls night here and ordered a few dishes to share. Loved a few and some others were good but not amazing. Highly recommend the calamari, truffle pasta, and wild boar pasta. Our server also gave some great recommendations and was excellent!

We have to agreed with some of the reviews that there was no WOW factor. For a higher price point we weren’t impressed but not entirely disappointed. Let’s break this one down: 5/5 for aesthetic and ambiance. The patio is perfect for a date night with lots of plants and flowers, a cute lamp for personal lighting along with the string lights above. 4/5 for food. The plating was well done with decent flavour except for the pizza. The dough was good but overall it lacked flavour. The pasta however had an amazing flavour but also like other reviews, a slightly larger portion would be better. 3/5 for service. This is mainly because of our server. As we entered we were greeted by a lovely server and the kitchen staff all said hello with smiles as we passed by to make our way to the patio. We received a new server after we were seated and he just missed a touch of personalized attention for a higher priced point restaurant. Service was slow and for a large portion, we were sitting there waiting to be asked if we wanted another drink, twice. Traditionally when we order oysters, staff will explain where their oysters are from and what type they are. We had to ask after we had eaten them. I think this goes with most items ordered in a higher priced point restaurant, servers will often drop off the food and explain to you again what you are getting. This was not done here. Overall, we had a nice date night but agree we would not rush back for more.

This cute restaurant opened during COVID, which is a pretty big statement. There is a lot to like but missing some essential pieces to make it magical. Hostess was not personable and ice cold. As we walked to the patio, the kitchen staff looked at us blankly (no smile or greeting). There is one Caucasian server who warmly welcomed us and offered fond farewell when we left. He was the only person who had the basic restaurant etiquette. My husband enjoyed his Olio cocktail, which was balanced and smooth. They offered a great cocktail program ranging from $15-$17. I was quite excited to try their food but the only dish I would reorder is the Ragu. - Swordfish carpaccio $21: Bland, needed more acid, peppermint was a nice touch. - Calamari $22: well breaded and tender but 2 pieces were gritty/sand-like. - Whole grilled snapper $67: we found scales and bones. It was also slightly undercooked. - Fughese pizza $32: bland, sounded better than it tasted. They initially forgot the shaved black truffle, even after adding "extra" for us, it still felt very minimal. - Ragu $23: rustic and comforting. Service was great, she was friendly and warm who consistently checked in on us without being intrusive. If it wasn't for her great service, this review easily could have been 2 stars. We were a bit disappointed that despite us sharing in the rest notes and with our Server, no one acknowledged our anniversary. A simply "happy anniversary" would have been so welcomed. After all, it as our first time dining out after so long, let alone our first date night in more than 1 year. Overall, a decent experience but fell short of our expectations. After spending $300 for 2 people, I expected to be wow'ed but we weren't.

So thankful this modern Italian restaurant opened in Cabbage town. Fantastic menu with a variety of pasta and pizza. Tried the beef carpaccio which was fresh and vibrant. The Ragu pasta was delightful and delicious. Tiramisu dessert was a nice finish. Fantastic service. And they got a nice patio in the back as well. Highly recommend for you Italian fix.

Amazing atmosphere and delicious Italian food! My friend and I split the calamari appetizer, the truffle pasta and wild boar sausage pizza for the main, and the tiramisu to top it off. Service was very friendly - our waitress made us feel at home! When I was using my pizza crust to savour every last bit of our truffle pasta sauce she gave us a taste of their delicious olive oil to dip our carbs into. Be sure to reserve ahead of time to get a table on the main floor! Can’t wait to come back and taste the rest of the menu. *UPDATE* Finally came back to enjoy the end of summer back patio. Was a beautiful atmosphere on a Saturday evening to spend with our two friends. Here, we enjoyed the calamari once again, sampled the carpaccio, and between the four of us ordered the Fughese pizza, the Frutti di Mare pasta, as well as the Boar pasta. The Carpaccio and Boar pasta left us craving more of a kick - however the pizza and the seafood pasta were exquisite. Service was once again lovely, with the chef making an appearance at the pack patio to chat with patrons was a nice touch. Once again we will be back!

Delicious, great service, staff are lovely and always accommodating. Book the chef's table, beautiful kitchen and they love to be part of your experience! Best dishes ~ Calamari, anchovy carpaccio, octopus, tiramisu. You also can't go wrong with a pizza.

Delightful Sicilian food. The pastas were all phenomenal, with the Saffron Shrimp pasta being one of the best pastas in Toronto. The steak, while good, is not what I would focus on (and not really what Sicily is known for)— you can get that elsewhere. Some of the best wines (value for dollar) are actually the first couple of Nebbiolo bottles, which is refreshing to see.

This was by far the best experience we have had with Toronto dining in years. We reserved the chefs table and that was the first thing we did correctly! Michael, was exceptional and Chef Robert was so hospitable and lovely. The kitchen staff with the chef table was equally as lovely. Get the caviar!!! And the duck ragu! Other than that, let Michael and Chef guide you and you will NOT be disappointed.

Fantastic restaurant! Had a girls night here and ordered a few dishes to share. Loved a few and some others were good but not amazing. Highly recommend the calamari, truffle pasta, and wild boar pasta. Our server also gave some great recommendations and was excellent!

We have to agreed with some of the reviews that there was no WOW factor. For a higher price point we weren’t impressed but not entirely disappointed. Let’s break this one down: 5/5 for aesthetic and ambiance. The patio is perfect for a date night with lots of plants and flowers, a cute lamp for personal lighting along with the string lights above. 4/5 for food. The plating was well done with decent flavour except for the pizza. The dough was good but overall it lacked flavour. The pasta however had an amazing flavour but also like other reviews, a slightly larger portion would be better. 3/5 for service. This is mainly because of our server. As we entered we were greeted by a lovely server and the kitchen staff all said hello with smiles as we passed by to make our way to the patio. We received a new server after we were seated and he just missed a touch of personalized attention for a higher priced point restaurant. Service was slow and for a large portion, we were sitting there waiting to be asked if we wanted another drink, twice. Traditionally when we order oysters, staff will explain where their oysters are from and what type they are. We had to ask after we had eaten them. I think this goes with most items ordered in a higher priced point restaurant, servers will often drop off the food and explain to you again what you are getting. This was not done here. Overall, we had a nice date night but agree we would not rush back for more.

This cute restaurant opened during COVID, which is a pretty big statement. There is a lot to like but missing some essential pieces to make it magical. Hostess was not personable and ice cold. As we walked to the patio, the kitchen staff looked at us blankly (no smile or greeting). There is one Caucasian server who warmly welcomed us and offered fond farewell when we left. He was the only person who had the basic restaurant etiquette. My husband enjoyed his Olio cocktail, which was balanced and smooth. They offered a great cocktail program ranging from $15-$17. I was quite excited to try their food but the only dish I would reorder is the Ragu. - Swordfish carpaccio $21: Bland, needed more acid, peppermint was a nice touch. - Calamari $22: well breaded and tender but 2 pieces were gritty/sand-like. - Whole grilled snapper $67: we found scales and bones. It was also slightly undercooked. - Fughese pizza $32: bland, sounded better than it tasted. They initially forgot the shaved black truffle, even after adding "extra" for us, it still felt very minimal. - Ragu $23: rustic and comforting. Service was great, she was friendly and warm who consistently checked in on us without being intrusive. If it wasn't for her great service, this review easily could have been 2 stars. We were a bit disappointed that despite us sharing in the rest notes and with our Server, no one acknowledged our anniversary. A simply "happy anniversary" would have been so welcomed. After all, it as our first time dining out after so long, let alone our first date night in more than 1 year. Overall, a decent experience but fell short of our expectations. After spending $300 for 2 people, I expected to be wow'ed but we weren't.

So thankful this modern Italian restaurant opened in Cabbage town. Fantastic menu with a variety of pasta and pizza. Tried the beef carpaccio which was fresh and vibrant. The Ragu pasta was delightful and delicious. Tiramisu dessert was a nice finish. Fantastic service. And they got a nice patio in the back as well. Highly recommend for you Italian fix.

Amazing atmosphere and delicious Italian food! My friend and I split the calamari appetizer, the truffle pasta and wild boar sausage pizza for the main, and the tiramisu to top it off. Service was very friendly - our waitress made us feel at home! When I was using my pizza crust to savour every last bit of our truffle pasta sauce she gave us a taste of their delicious olive oil to dip our carbs into. Be sure to reserve ahead of time to get a table on the main floor! Can’t wait to come back and taste the rest of the menu. *UPDATE* Finally came back to enjoy the end of summer back patio. Was a beautiful atmosphere on a Saturday evening to spend with our two friends. Here, we enjoyed the calamari once again, sampled the carpaccio, and between the four of us ordered the Fughese pizza, the Frutti di Mare pasta, as well as the Boar pasta. The Carpaccio and Boar pasta left us craving more of a kick - however the pizza and the seafood pasta were exquisite. Service was once again lovely, with the chef making an appearance at the pack patio to chat with patrons was a nice touch. Once again we will be back!

Delicious, great service, staff are lovely and always accommodating. Book the chef's table, beautiful kitchen and they love to be part of your experience! Best dishes ~ Calamari, anchovy carpaccio, octopus, tiramisu. You also can't go wrong with a pizza.