For a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, we expected a more polished experience.

We ordered the bread to start. It was soft and flavourful, but oddly cold, almost as though it had come straight from the fridge. Next was the signature cacio e pepe, which we were especially looking forward to. The pasta itself was clearly well made, but it felt undercooked by about 30 seconds: not pleasantly al dente, but still crunchy in the centre.

The bigger issue was the balance of the dish. There was far too much sauce, to the point that we had to scrape off the sauce to make it edible. It was also overwhelmingly salty. After nearly every bite, we found ourselves reaching for water.

What made the experience more disappointing was the lack of follow-up. We left half-eaten bowls of pasta, but no one asked whether we had enjoyed the meal or if anything was wrong. From sitting down to leaving, we were in and out in under 30 minutes.

There were clearly good ingredients and technique behind the food, but the execution and hospitality fell short of what we expected from a restaurant with this reputation.

This is my 2nd time having dined at Enoteca - however this is the first time in years writing a review where pasta actually made me cry.

For context - this is GF stuffed pasta we’re discussing - it’s been almost 10 years and another country since I’ve had fresh GF stuffed pasta.

It is worth the wait, it is worth it to book the reso, and regardless where you sit it is worth the travel time to eat here.

Came as a group of 3 out for dinner to catch up, the staff were nothing but kind, informative, and thorough in how allergies were handled. Hands down recommend, allergies or not. It’s one of the delightful and delicious tucked away spots in the city.

We went for dinner at Enoteca Sociale. It was second time dining there and it didn’t disappoint.
We were greeted and seated quickly. Our server was personable, knowledgeable and happy to explain anything we inquired about.
We had the Arancini, chicken liver mousse and prosciutto salad to start. All 3 dishes were great. The Arancini was hot and the outside had a nice crunch factor. The prosciutto salad on root vegetables was great.
Mains were spicy shrimp pasta, cacio e pepe and rigatoni with octopus njudga. All 3 dishes were hot, al dente and had great flavour. It was a wonderful dining experience all round.
It would definitely recommend this place but reservations are a must.

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We came here to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary, and it was the perfect choice.

Simple food, done exceptionally well — from the bread and olive oil to the pasta and fish, everything was balanced, flavorful, and not overcomplicated. The endive dish and tiramisu were standouts.

Warm, lively atmosphere with efficient, unobtrusive service.

Would definitely come back.

This restaurant has always been my favorite Italian one!!! I dined in last night and ordered a few things. The foods came in order to have us enjoying the prior food and the vibe in the restaurant. However, the pasta (not sure what its called) were too hard. I’m not sure if they’re supposed to be hard? It happened to both dishes. I didn’t say anything until the end when the server came to ask me when I almost finished my dishes. Even tho the pasta were too hard, the flavors were outstanding!!! They were flavorful, subtly cheesy and truffle. My first time trying Linguine dish w/ shrimp, which was excellent flavor! even tho the pasta was also bit hard but less than the other one. I came back home full and satisfied!!!! Will definitely come back🥰🥰

Dropped by on a Saturday night and got lucky with some bar seats, highly recommend making reservations. Pasta dishes ranged from $20s-$30s.

I got the Rigatoni with pork and truffle as the chestnut ragu sounded unique and I’ve never tried it before. The pasta was cooked nicely.

Also enjoyed the fried tripe (be mindful that it is a small portion size)!

I wouldn’t say any of the food was mind blowing but we real appreciated the service. Water was regularly filled and when my sister said that her pasta was spicy for her, they offered to remake it with less spice although they didn’t need to.

Dropped by on a Saturday night and got lucky with some bar seats, highly recommend making reservations. Pasta dishes ranged from $20s-$30s.

I got the Rigatoni with pork and truffle as the chestnut ragu sounded unique and I’ve never tried it before. The pasta was cooked nicely.

Also enjoyed the fried tripe (be mindful that it is a small portion size)!

I wouldn’t say any of the food was mind blowing but we real appreciated the service. Water was regularly filled and when my sister said that her pasta was spicy for her, they offered to remake it with less spice although they didn’t need to.

Have heard such good things about this spot but it was a let down. The best part of this place is the walk to the restroom. Our seating was rushed, the pasta was salty and the salad fishing (even when we asked to hold the anchovies). The side of rapini was the meals highlight. Won’t be rushing back. But the menu’s are cute!

Have heard such good things about this spot but it was a let down. The best part of this place is the walk to the restroom. Our seating was rushed, the pasta was salty and the salad fishing (even when we asked to hold the anchovies). The side of rapini was the meals highlight. Won’t be rushing back. But the menu’s are cute!

Enoteca Sociale, located near Dovercourt Road and Dundas Street West in Toronto, offers a dining experience suitable for anniversaries or date nights. The service is impeccable from start to finish, with staff engaging guests about their first visit and suggesting options such as a tasting course menu or staff-recommended dishes. Our server, Francesco, gave wonderful recommendations and the experience throughout the night was spot on.

During our visit, we ordered the Sourdough & Focaccia, Pesce Crudo, Bucatini all’ Amatriciana, Rigatoni, Panna Cotta and Tiramisu, along with beverages Fiori di Limoni and Amarico Sour. Do note, the Amarico Sour was replaced with another base after an ingredient ran out. Our overall impression is that the meals were flavourful and substantial for their value. The sourdough and focaccia was a highlight with the bread being tender and tasty. The Pesce Crudo was a lovely palette cleanser and delicious for the combination of ingredients. The pasta portions appeared modest at first, but the flavours carried through and were very filling by the end of the night. Desserts were generous, with the Tiramisu noted as large enough to serve two. Do note, the restaurant offers substitutions to gluten-free pasta prepared in-house, available at an additional cost which is a nice touch.

The ambiance was fairly cozy and suitable for a special night, with decor that supports a refined dining atmosphere. Staff were noted for their service and attentiveness, including maintaining beverage availability and ensuring an enjoyable experience. Reservations are strongly advised due to high demand. Lastly, restrooms are located downstairs near the front entrance.

Enoteca Sociale, located near Dovercourt Road and Dundas Street West in Toronto, offers a dining experience suitable for anniversaries or date nights. The service is impeccable from start to finish, with staff engaging guests about their first visit and suggesting options such as a tasting course menu or staff-recommended dishes. Our server, Francesco, gave wonderful recommendations and the experience throughout the night was spot on.

During our visit, we ordered the Sourdough & Focaccia, Pesce Crudo, Bucatini all’ Amatriciana, Rigatoni, Panna Cotta and Tiramisu, along with beverages Fiori di Limoni and Amarico Sour. Do note, the Amarico Sour was replaced with another base after an ingredient ran out. Our overall impression is that the meals were flavourful and substantial for their value. The sourdough and focaccia was a highlight with the bread being tender and tasty. The Pesce Crudo was a lovely palette cleanser and delicious for the combination of ingredients. The pasta portions appeared modest at first, but the flavours carried through and were very filling by the end of the night. Desserts were generous, with the Tiramisu noted as large enough to serve two. Do note, the restaurant offers substitutions to gluten-free pasta prepared in-house, available at an additional cost which is a nice touch.

The ambiance was fairly cozy and suitable for a special night, with decor that supports a refined dining atmosphere. Staff were noted for their service and attentiveness, including maintaining beverage availability and ensuring an enjoyable experience. Reservations are strongly advised due to high demand. Lastly, restrooms are located downstairs near the front entrance.

I tried this restaurant for the first time. It’s very reasonably priced given the area.

Food was good, not spectacular but was a good Italian meal. I’d pass on the artichokes dish as it wasn’t memorable.

Service was excellent. Everything was well timed.

The atmosphere was a bit off given the table I was seated at. There’s a few small bistro tables that are either beside the coat closet and hall to get to the washroom or by the entrance. It’s a little tight and can be busy. Staff were also frequently mopping right behind and beside you (which I totally understand so it’s not slippery) but it ruins the vibe if you’re looking for a celebratory night. I would ask in your reservation not to be seated at their bistro tables.

There's a reason why they're still doing well after all these years. Very efficient and attentive service, pasta perfect texture not uncooked but also not soggy very intense pepper notes. Fish skin crispy meat moist. Great meal overall

There's a reason why they're still doing well after all these years. Very efficient and attentive service, pasta perfect texture not uncooked but also not soggy very intense pepper notes. Fish skin crispy meat moist. Great meal overall

We had a really good time here for our anniversary. Excellent and personable service, great atmosphere (music a little loud). Some suggestions: the arancini need to be reworked. The filling was not seasoned, leaving it all to the tomato sauce to provide flavour. A more classic take with the sauce inside might work better, as well as adding peas. The amatriciana was also lacking in texture. My recommendation is to switch to hard pasta with rougher texture instead of homemade pasta (which would also make it closer to the original recipe). The cacio and pepe was fantastic, and the agnolotti were the star of the show. Sticky toffee pudding excellent too.

We had a really good time here for our anniversary. Excellent and personable service, great atmosphere (music a little loud). Some suggestions: the arancini need to be reworked. The filling was not seasoned, leaving it all to the tomato sauce to provide flavour. A more classic take with the sauce inside might work better, as well as adding peas. The amatriciana was also lacking in texture. My recommendation is to switch to hard pasta with rougher texture instead of homemade pasta (which would also make it closer to the original recipe). The cacio and pepe was fantastic, and the agnolotti were the star of the show. Sticky toffee pudding excellent too.

Food was amazing but our server was not very friendly. I asked her if their gnocchi is typically served softer than the pastas and she replied with “do you know what a gnocchi is?” Yes I do know, I wouldn’t have ordered it if I didn’t. I simply asked if they’re typically served softer than how other restaurants would, which are chewier.

I know a serving shift can be long, I’m a server too but I hope in the future, they can approach a genuine open-minded question with a bit of compassion and not a condescending tone

Enjoyed a lovely dinner here tonight with my daughter, her boyfriend and a good friend. The four of us were enjoying being reunited following a very recent trip and also celebrating a job promotion. We had so much to catch up on and our server Richard did his job beautifully without interrupting our conversation. Richard took the time to explain the menu options to us and was very patient with our questions. Everything we ordered was delicious and appealed to everyone’s palette. The Arancini, the artichoke app, the radicchio salad and the fresh bread and oil were so good. Our main courses of pasta that we chose and shared were excellent. Our drinks were also tasty. All in all, it was a lovely dinner outside on the patio on a nice fall day. Prices are a bit steep. Location was perfect.

Came here as it was a recommended place to try - the food was great and we were happy to be seated 20 mins before our reservation.

The atmosphere is casual and we loved the open kitchen concept that allowed us to watch our food get prepared. Service overall was good but could improve - we waited a long time to order our dessert that we just ended up not wanting to wait any longer.

We had the sourdough bread with arancini, cacio e Pepe, lemon ricotta agnolotti and the brazino. All were great but the arancini stood out the most and is a must try dish at Enoteca. Cocktails were also great; not sure if we would come back but worth a try for those interested!

4.5 stars. Overall delicious, pasta had a good chew, flavours were decent, and food was served decently quickly. I felt the octopus salad was a bit overpriced.

Really liked the ambiance! Really cozy and intimated, tables are on the smaller end, great for a date night or a group dinner hangout.

Went for the private dining experience. Food was great, dietary restriction (vegetarian) was followed and was presented with great alternatives. Service was friendly and atmosphere was good too. Their flourless chocolate brownie was outstanding. Overall a very pleasant private dining experience as a group.