Proper on Roncy: New York-Style Italian Eatery Coming to Roncesvalles
A fresh culinary concept is heading to the vibrant west-end neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village in Toronto: Proper on Roncy, located at 392 Roncesvalles Ave, will take over the space formerly occupied by La Cubana. Their Instagram announcement teases an exciting new chapter: “Meet Michael and Julien, the owners of Proper on Roncy! … In the space formerly occupied by La Cubana. Chef Julien Josh Cawagas @julienjoshcawagas will spearhead a New York style Italian sharing concept.
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What we know so far
- The restaurant is spearheaded by owners Michael and Julien.
- The menu will feature New York style Italian sharing plates
- Chef Julien Josh Cawagas, with past experience at Giulietta and Locale, is leading the kitchen.
- The location is 392 Roncesvalles Ave — a longtime food-destination strip in Toronto’s west end.
- They encourage following their socials for updates on the build-out, concept and debut.
Why this is worth watching
Roncesvalles is known for its mix of cafés, eateries and small, distinctive restaurants — making it a lively and community-centric dining corridor. With a chef who has experience at established kitchens in Toronto and the GTA, Proper on Roncy seems poised to bring something new yet grounded to the neighbourhood.
Chef Julien’s background suggests culinary ambition — moving from Locale to Giulietta and now launching this new brand spot, he’s ready to define something of his own.
Final word
Proper on Roncy looks like a promising addition to Roncy’s restaurant scene. If you live in or visit the west-end of Toronto, this one is worth bookmarking.
