Sammarco is a beautiful restaurant with a refined atmosphere, and the food was excellent from start to finish. The filet was cooked perfectly, the seafood dishes were outstanding, and dessert was fresh, creative, and a great finish to the meal. Everything tasted high quality and was beautifully presented.

The only downside is the price. It’s definitely one of the more expensive steakhouses in Toronto, so be prepared for that.

My other complaint is the side selection. Every classic steakhouse should offer a traditional baked potato, and I was surprised it wasn’t on the menu. Sometimes the classics don’t need reinventing.

Overall, an excellent dining experience with fantastic food and a great atmosphere. I’d definitely come back, but I’d love to see a few more traditional steakhouse sides added to the menu.

Sammarco delivers an exceptional dining experience that easily ranks among the best meals I have ever had. The cuisine and service is truly outstanding.
I would highly recommend it, and I look forward to returning.

This is a world class Michelin star dining experience. Every last detail is exceptionally architected to say "magnificent!" The decor is unmatched, you could spend the entire meal admiring the artwork, the design elements, the symmetry and the balance of color, space and materials. Simply wow! And the food does not take second place to the setting! Every mouthful was divine. Every bite, every course, every dish.... Exquisite! A combination of creativity, culinary excellence, presentation, visual appeal ... And all-encompassing delicious. It goes without saying, but not unnoticed, the service, teamwork, and delivery were such a pleasure to experience. Well done Sammarco!

We came for our anniversary and had the crudo, grilled calamari, lobster and tenderloin steak.

The crudo and calamari were definitely standouts for me and I was excited for the entrees, however, while delicious they didn’t really tickle my pickle as much as I hoped.

The steak was beautifully cooked at a medium rare, I wasn’t a fan of the sauce and that’s on me.

The lobster was also very beautiful but I think the breadcrumbs took away from the star.

I think the place is a tad over hyped. Though I may come back again to try the other dishes.

Our service was phenomenal though shoutout Kevin and the other staff who were very attentive.

We came for our anniversary and had the crudo, grilled calamari, lobster and tenderloin steak.

The crudo and calamari were definitely standouts for me and I was excited for the entrees, however, while delicious they didn’t really tickle my pickle as much as I hoped.

The steak was beautifully cooked at a medium rare, I wasn’t a fan of the sauce and that’s on me.

The lobster was also very beautiful but I think the breadcrumbs took away from the star.

I think the place is a tad over hyped. Though I may come back again to try the other dishes.

Our service was phenomenal though shoutout Kevin and the other staff who were very attentive.

After one visit to SAMMARCO I have now found my new favourite restaurant in Toronto.

The duck and radicchio salad was outstanding. Very well balanced. The squid was also very good- extremely tender and well seasoned.

For drinks, I loved the negroni blanco.

The service was also great. We were well taken care of throughout the whole meal. 10/10. Will come again to try the rest of the menu

Had the pleasure of visiting Sammarco for a friend’s birthday. Here for the second time, and I can say without a doubt this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city right now.

Started of the evening with a few starters, Raddichio salad — amazing, fresh, sweet, bitter, tangy with subtle hints of garlic. Very good salad. The Tuna Crudo w/ fois gras, exceptional. Mixed Seafood Calamari — some of the best I’ve had in the city!

Moving into the mains we decided to keep it light and grabbed two of the mixed meat dishes to share. The short ribs, lamb, pork shoulder and wagyu sausages all cooked to perfection and tasty. All the sides ordered were great too — zucchini & broccolini were 🔥

Ended off with a few desserts — the pistachio ice cream being everyone’s favourite.

All in all, a very very nice experience and honestly a dinner to remember. The food, the ambiance, the staff & attention to detail all around — unmatched.

5/5

Had the pleasure of visiting Sammarco for a friend’s birthday. Here for the second time, and I can say without a doubt this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city right now.

Started of the evening with a few starters, Raddichio salad — amazing, fresh, sweet, bitter, tangy with subtle hints of garlic. Very good salad. The Tuna Crudo w/ fois gras, exceptional. Mixed Seafood Calamari — some of the best I’ve had in the city!

Moving into the mains we decided to keep it light and grabbed two of the mixed meat dishes to share. The short ribs, lamb, pork shoulder and wagyu sausages all cooked to perfection and tasty. All the sides ordered were great too — zucchini & broccolini were 🔥

Ended off with a few desserts — the pistachio ice cream being everyone’s favourite.

All in all, a very very nice experience and honestly a dinner to remember. The food, the ambiance, the staff & attention to detail all around — unmatched.

5/5

I had been hearing a lot of great things about Sammarco, so I went in with high expectations but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to the hype.

To start, I was disappointed to learn that all of their steaks are dry aged. While I know that’s a selling point for many, it’s just not something I personally enjoy, which limited the appeal of the menu right from the beginning.

We tried a few dishes, and the experience was a bit mixed. The salad was quite underwhelming lacking flavour, with a watery dressing that didn’t bring anything to the dish. The fish also fell flat, missing seasoning and overall depth.

That said, the risotto was definitely the highlight of the meal. It was rich, well-executed, and packed with flavour. The combination of crab and artichoke added great texture and made it a standout dish.

While there are some positives, including good service and that excellent risotto, the overall experience doesn’t justify the price point. For what you’re paying, you expect consistency across the menu and unfortunately, that just wasn’t the case here.

I had been hearing a lot of great things about Sammarco, so I went in with high expectations but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to the hype.

To start, I was disappointed to learn that all of their steaks are dry aged. While I know that’s a selling point for many, it’s just not something I personally enjoy, which limited the appeal of the menu right from the beginning.

We tried a few dishes, and the experience was a bit mixed. The salad was quite underwhelming lacking flavour, with a watery dressing that didn’t bring anything to the dish. The fish also fell flat, missing seasoning and overall depth.

That said, the risotto was definitely the highlight of the meal. It was rich, well-executed, and packed with flavour. The combination of crab and artichoke added great texture and made it a standout dish.

While there are some positives, including good service and that excellent risotto, the overall experience doesn’t justify the price point. For what you’re paying, you expect consistency across the menu and unfortunately, that just wasn’t the case here.

We love great food and restaurants, and are very demanding. Sammarco is exceptional, one of the best meals we've had. Great food. Great service. Great physical space. The radichio salad is incredible. The fish was great. I'm not a fan of squid, but you have to try these! Steak was great, prawns also. Pretty much a perfect meal. Do yourself a favour!

Amazing! The first thing you notice is the gorgeous decor. The service is polished, attentive, and warm.

I started with a cocktail that was tasty. The food followed suit: fresh, delicious flavors and excellent presentation. You can tell the team here really cares about the guest experience. Thank you Marco and Aiden for a great night! :)

Amazing! The first thing you notice is the gorgeous decor. The service is polished, attentive, and warm.

I started with a cocktail that was tasty. The food followed suit: fresh, delicious flavors and excellent presentation. You can tell the team here really cares about the guest experience. Thank you Marco and Aiden for a great night! :)

Friendly greeting upon entry. Seating ready at assigned time.
Wait service was impeccable.Explained the menu in detail. Answered questions knowledgeably.
Wine recommendations were explained and presented well.
Appetizers arrived at the same time with a description of each. Very tasty and hot.
Main courses of duck and beef were perfectly prepared and delicious.
Pasta was very tasty and sides of broccoli and mushrooms were equally delicious.
Two deserts were very good and accompanied with espresso- equally enjoyable.

An amazing dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and gave us some great recommendations that turned out to be perfect choices.

The food was absolutely delicious. Our appetisers were full of flavour and beautifully presented. The main dishes were outstanding, cooked perfectly and packed with rich, authentic taste. The drinks were also very well made and paired nicely with the food.

Dessert was the perfect way to end the meal. Everything was fresh, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into both the food and the overall dining experience.

Overall, this was a super enjoyable and memorable visit. The atmosphere, service, and food all came together perfectly. We will definitely be coming back again and would highly recommend Sammarco to anyone looking for a great restaurant.

An amazing dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and gave us some great recommendations that turned out to be perfect choices.

The food was absolutely delicious. Our appetisers were full of flavour and beautifully presented. The main dishes were outstanding, cooked perfectly and packed with rich, authentic taste. The drinks were also very well made and paired nicely with the food.

Dessert was the perfect way to end the meal. Everything was fresh, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into both the food and the overall dining experience.

Overall, this was a super enjoyable and memorable visit. The atmosphere, service, and food all came together perfectly. We will definitely be coming back again and would highly recommend Sammarco to anyone looking for a great restaurant.

Andrew was an amazing bartender food was phenomenal and restaurant was beautiful. It was my first time dinning there and the staff made it feel like I’ve known them for years. Amazing experience.
Second time dinning at Sammarco and it was just as good as my first time if not better. Staff is always exceptional always welcoming you and making you feel welcomed. Now let’s talk about the food easily some of the best I had in Toronto. The blue fin tuna and foie gras is absolutely world class better than the one they serve at three Michelin Star Le Bernardin I really mean that. The 100 egg fettuccine is also an absolute standout in conversation for best pasta dish in the city for me absolutely phenomenal. Gamberi Americano is another standout it’s a must order easily one of the best seafood dishes I had. And lastly, the duck it is an absolutely perfected dish. No duck I had in Toronto comes close to the one I had at three Michelin Star Eleven Madison Park but this one id put right up there with it it’s perfection. Amazing experience once again.

Andrew was an amazing bartender food was phenomenal and restaurant was beautiful. It was my first time dinning there and the staff made it feel like I’ve known them for years. Amazing experience.
Second time dinning at Sammarco and it was just as good as my first time if not better. Staff is always exceptional always welcoming you and making you feel welcomed. Now let’s talk about the food easily some of the best I had in Toronto. The blue fin tuna and foie gras is absolutely world class better than the one they serve at three Michelin Star Le Bernardin I really mean that. The 100 egg fettuccine is also an absolute standout in conversation for best pasta dish in the city for me absolutely phenomenal. Gamberi Americano is another standout it’s a must order easily one of the best seafood dishes I had. And lastly, the duck it is an absolutely perfected dish. No duck I had in Toronto comes close to the one I had at three Michelin Star Eleven Madison Park but this one id put right up there with it it’s perfection. Amazing experience once again.

Our party of 5 dined at Sammarco recently. Phenomenal service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere.

The 100 egg fettuccine was delicious and extremely rich, although maybe not for everyone. Steaks were cooked beautifully. The prawns were a standout. Our entire table was also raving about the brocollini; lovely sear and flavours. Every dish was a hit, and every bite was amazing.

Great staff recommendations as well, they seemed very knowledgeable. The cocktails were all delicious too!