Enoteca Sociale

What a treat of a restaurant. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection with a delicious ricotta in the middle, but once you get past it, I found it quite bland. The other pastas were much yummier. The wine selection is nice and fancy, good reds. I would say the price is what one might expect and the portions are just about average. The service is definitely above and beyond. Everyone including the GM is so nice and caring. The vibe inside is nicer than the patio but still a bit hot for the summer.

Been here 3 times over the past few years and it’s gradually been getting a little lacklustre for me. The food isn’t anything too noteworthy. One word to describe my meals would be “salty”. I can’t taste anything else as the flavour of the dishes gets overpowered by salt. I was not a fan of the chicken liver mousse from this spot. Taste was far too metallic for my liking. A saving grace, the desserts here are well made, can’t go wrong with those. Personally a fan of the lemon ricotta and pistachio cannolos. Still worth a try, maybe it’s just me. This is still a well respected establishment in the city. Hopefully your experience will be better than mine!

Food was excellent, exceeded my already high expectations. The only downside is the tables were tiny and seating very squished/close together… I considered knocking a star for this but decided to keep it at 5 because of the food. Service was also very good. Plenty of vegetarian options. It is hard to mess up a classic pasta, but it’s such a basic food it’s also hard to get one that’s above and beyond and so memorable. Mine was. I got the mushroom agnolotti with black truffle added - it was spectacular! Very unique thanks to the strong lemon flavor. A relatively generous portion. And it went perfectly with the added truffle. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked, which is rare - usually I find them soggy or unpleasant, even at top notch restaurants. These were perfectly melt in the mouth, chewy but not overly so, not overly soggy or water filled either - and fully flavored from the inside out. The sauce was buttery without being too heavy. And the lemon kick was throughout - in the filling and the sauce, cutting through all the richness. Beautiful shavings of parmesan added on to the mushroom umami. The fava bean starter was also excellent though a little small. The dandelion greens are a bit chewy and bitter, but I liked it. Most importantly, it was doused in pecorino which made it so flavorful. I tasted my friend’s squash pasta and it was also excellent. The reviews said not to miss dessert, and they were right! The sticky toffee pudding was to die for, perfectly made. I also tried the terrine and even though I don’t like mousses, it was excellent - the bitter chocolate and flaky salt cut through the richness, and olive oil added an interesting flavor. My mocktail was great - Moscow mule with a zero proof herbal “liqueur” that added a very interesting undertone. The service was very good, and the waitress described the dishes very well. Water was also refilled promptly. The only thing is there was quite a wait between receiving the dessert menu and ordering dessert - we had to flag her down after waiting around 15min. Now to the main downside, and it’s quite a bit one. The seating was horrible. We were squeezed on a bench with not even 1 foot of space between the other two parties - their feet were under our table. The table was also TINY - seriously wasn’t big enough for our two plates of pasta and two drinks… if we had ordered any sides or a third dish to share there wouldn’t have been space. I had to think through where to place my fork and water glass so as to not knock anything over. This seating situation is so unpleasant that it might keep me from retuning quickly, and I do hope they rethink it because the food was really spectacular. It seemed to be mainly the 2 person tables like this, so I plan to only return with 3+ people. Overall, food was excellent but they really need to revamp their seating to be larger tables and more spaced out.

This place was an absolute delight! I visited for my birthday based on a friend's recommendation, and it exceeded all expectations. Our waiter, Richard, was exceptional—his detailed explanations of the menu and his soothing voice made the experience even more enjoyable. I was pleased to learn that all pastas can be made gluten-free for an additional $7, including the filled varieties. I opted for the gnocchi, while my partner chose the agnolotti with gluten-free pasta, mushrooms, and truffle. His dish was decadently earthy and delicious, while mine featured soft gnocchi in a tangy tomato sauce, beautifully enhanced by a drizzle of olive oil. We started with the tomato and strawberry appetizer, which was a fantastic combination of herbal, nutty, and creamy flavors. Dessert was equally impressive: we had both gluten-free options—a torta topped with chestnut sauce and a dense, fudgy chocolate cake adorned with nuts and a touch of fancy olive oil . Every aspect of the meal was flawless.

A very cute and beautiful ambience Italian eatery outside of the downtown core. Pricing expensive and equivalent of King West spots Food was good: Had the burretta starter, pasta and branzino and tiramisu. Portions are equitable to most restaurant nowadays. Service: excellent service, we started inside and wanted to go outside with no problem and everyone was friendly and nice. Ambiance and pricing: beautiful decor and lovely patio. Prices are not cheaper than the ones on King West even for a place on Dundas West.

This was my first time visiting with my wife to celebrate our friend B-Day and our host Lisa made our experience the best ever in 10 years living in Toronto. I would recommend 100000% to ask for her to be your host if you visit. Thanks Lisa! Att: Gabo, Gabo, Gaby

This Michelin guided restaurant served great Italian food, although I'd say some were more spectacular than others! Such as the arrincini, tuna and truffle pasta! The 30 day aged steak was also super earthy, highly recommend it! If you don't drink alcohol, they have mocktails, which were just as refreshing!

The food was exceptional, and the experience of sitting at the counter for all the courses made it even better. It was a pleasure meeting the chef and hearing about each dish. I’ll definitely be returning!

What a treat of a restaurant. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection with a delicious ricotta in the middle, but once you get past it, I found it quite bland. The other pastas were much yummier. The wine selection is nice and fancy, good reds. I would say the price is what one might expect and the portions are just about average. The service is definitely above and beyond. Everyone including the GM is so nice and caring. The vibe inside is nicer than the patio but still a bit hot for the summer.

Been here 3 times over the past few years and it’s gradually been getting a little lacklustre for me. The food isn’t anything too noteworthy. One word to describe my meals would be “salty”. I can’t taste anything else as the flavour of the dishes gets overpowered by salt. I was not a fan of the chicken liver mousse from this spot. Taste was far too metallic for my liking. A saving grace, the desserts here are well made, can’t go wrong with those. Personally a fan of the lemon ricotta and pistachio cannolos. Still worth a try, maybe it’s just me. This is still a well respected establishment in the city. Hopefully your experience will be better than mine!

Food was excellent, exceeded my already high expectations. The only downside is the tables were tiny and seating very squished/close together… I considered knocking a star for this but decided to keep it at 5 because of the food. Service was also very good. Plenty of vegetarian options. It is hard to mess up a classic pasta, but it’s such a basic food it’s also hard to get one that’s above and beyond and so memorable. Mine was. I got the mushroom agnolotti with black truffle added - it was spectacular! Very unique thanks to the strong lemon flavor. A relatively generous portion. And it went perfectly with the added truffle. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked, which is rare - usually I find them soggy or unpleasant, even at top notch restaurants. These were perfectly melt in the mouth, chewy but not overly so, not overly soggy or water filled either - and fully flavored from the inside out. The sauce was buttery without being too heavy. And the lemon kick was throughout - in the filling and the sauce, cutting through all the richness. Beautiful shavings of parmesan added on to the mushroom umami. The fava bean starter was also excellent though a little small. The dandelion greens are a bit chewy and bitter, but I liked it. Most importantly, it was doused in pecorino which made it so flavorful. I tasted my friend’s squash pasta and it was also excellent. The reviews said not to miss dessert, and they were right! The sticky toffee pudding was to die for, perfectly made. I also tried the terrine and even though I don’t like mousses, it was excellent - the bitter chocolate and flaky salt cut through the richness, and olive oil added an interesting flavor. My mocktail was great - Moscow mule with a zero proof herbal “liqueur” that added a very interesting undertone. The service was very good, and the waitress described the dishes very well. Water was also refilled promptly. The only thing is there was quite a wait between receiving the dessert menu and ordering dessert - we had to flag her down after waiting around 15min. Now to the main downside, and it’s quite a bit one. The seating was horrible. We were squeezed on a bench with not even 1 foot of space between the other two parties - their feet were under our table. The table was also TINY - seriously wasn’t big enough for our two plates of pasta and two drinks… if we had ordered any sides or a third dish to share there wouldn’t have been space. I had to think through where to place my fork and water glass so as to not knock anything over. This seating situation is so unpleasant that it might keep me from retuning quickly, and I do hope they rethink it because the food was really spectacular. It seemed to be mainly the 2 person tables like this, so I plan to only return with 3+ people. Overall, food was excellent but they really need to revamp their seating to be larger tables and more spaced out.

This place was an absolute delight! I visited for my birthday based on a friend's recommendation, and it exceeded all expectations. Our waiter, Richard, was exceptional—his detailed explanations of the menu and his soothing voice made the experience even more enjoyable. I was pleased to learn that all pastas can be made gluten-free for an additional $7, including the filled varieties. I opted for the gnocchi, while my partner chose the agnolotti with gluten-free pasta, mushrooms, and truffle. His dish was decadently earthy and delicious, while mine featured soft gnocchi in a tangy tomato sauce, beautifully enhanced by a drizzle of olive oil. We started with the tomato and strawberry appetizer, which was a fantastic combination of herbal, nutty, and creamy flavors. Dessert was equally impressive: we had both gluten-free options—a torta topped with chestnut sauce and a dense, fudgy chocolate cake adorned with nuts and a touch of fancy olive oil . Every aspect of the meal was flawless.

A very cute and beautiful ambience Italian eatery outside of the downtown core. Pricing expensive and equivalent of King West spots Food was good: Had the burretta starter, pasta and branzino and tiramisu. Portions are equitable to most restaurant nowadays. Service: excellent service, we started inside and wanted to go outside with no problem and everyone was friendly and nice. Ambiance and pricing: beautiful decor and lovely patio. Prices are not cheaper than the ones on King West even for a place on Dundas West.

This was my first time visiting with my wife to celebrate our friend B-Day and our host Lisa made our experience the best ever in 10 years living in Toronto. I would recommend 100000% to ask for her to be your host if you visit. Thanks Lisa! Att: Gabo, Gabo, Gaby

This Michelin guided restaurant served great Italian food, although I'd say some were more spectacular than others! Such as the arrincini, tuna and truffle pasta! The 30 day aged steak was also super earthy, highly recommend it! If you don't drink alcohol, they have mocktails, which were just as refreshing!

The food was exceptional, and the experience of sitting at the counter for all the courses made it even better. It was a pleasure meeting the chef and hearing about each dish. I’ll definitely be returning!