Italian Restaurants

Best Cacio e Pepe in Toronto

July 29, 2025 Updated Article

When you crave the pepper-cheese magic of Rome’s simplest pasta, these Toronto kitchens deliver satisfying versions (some classic, some playful).

Trattoria Nervosa

4.3  (4201 Reviews)

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Yorkville landmark from the Gusto 54 family (Gusto 101, Café ZUZU and more). Cacio e pepe is on the regular menu and comes out hot, peppery and loaded with cheese.

Terroni Restaurant

4.2  (6872 Reviews)

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This beloved Italian spot with multiple Toronto locations serves a classic cacio e pepe made with tonnarelli pasta, black pepper, and pecorino romano.

Bar Vendetta

4.6  (807 Reviews)

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On Dundas West, the signature Crown Cacio e Pepe is a ricotta filled pasta coil finished with butter, black pepper, pecorino and lemon.

Giulietta

4.6  (1690 Reviews)

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Stylish west-end dining room from the team behind Osteria Giulia. When cacio e pepe is on, it’s rich, creamy, and impeccably seasoned.

Enoteca Sociale

4.4  (1623 Reviews)

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Roman-leaning menu and a pasta program that takes technique seriously. Expect glossy, emulsified sauce and proper black pepper.