Deep fried rice balls?

[hungryabbey]

Speaking so much about the triple D reminded me of an episode where Guy featured some italian joint that made these special deep fried rice balls with lost over risotto I think. They took the rice and put ground meat and cheese inside, rolled the rice around the filling, rolled it it breadcrumbs and then deep fried them. Any idea where I might be able to get something like this in TO? It looked incredible!

[sgogo]

I've had these at Bar Volo a few times as an appetizer. They're really good there, but then again I just really like Volo!

[hungryabbey]

great! I have been meaning to try this place.

[sway]

I've had them at Commisso Bros Bakery and also D'Aversa Bakery (several locations).

[duckdown]

Tony & Jim's in Brampton does rice balls, they are very popular there. So does Ricci's in Woodbridge, and lots of other places in Woodbridge

[mercurkg]

You can find these at quite a few Italian bakeries with hot tables.
La Rose Bakery in Etobicoke, or Comisso Brothers comes to mind.

[julesrules]

They have them at North Pole Bakery, which is at Greenwood and Danforth so might work for hungryabbey as a downmarket option (vs the Table 17 ones, which sound fabulous). These ones did get a ho-hum CH review lately.

[neighborguy]

hungryabbey, if you are in the neighborhood, you could also try the riceball at Columbo just east of Coxwell.

[torontofoodiegirl]

I had good Arancini at L'Unita, though I think it might have been a daily special and not on the regular menu (they were veggie though - no meat).

[Yum2MyTum]

Hi hungryabbey -- they also sell a form of arancini at Osteria, the new Terroni-owned joint at Victoria south of Queen. I really enjoyed them there!

[always_eating]

Table 17 does Hot Balls (lol at the name), three balls as an appetizer for $6. Arancino - oyster mushroom & Fontina stuffed risotto ball with tomato sauce, Goat Cheese - with Ontario wildflower honey and Crab Croquette - served with Old Bay mayo. I liked them.

[hungryabbey]

wow those sound amazing. Thanks, thats pretty close to me.

[hungryabbey]

Thats great everyone, thanks so much!

[pinkprimp]

I also saw them on the menu at barchef, and was intrigued, but didn't try them yet.

[toveggiegirl]

As Marimba said, theyre called Arancini and are pretty common in Toronto. I've seen them at a variety of take-out places (everywhere from Highland Farms to Meat on the Beach).
Check this thread out for ideas:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/568923

[Marimba]

Black Skirt (used to be Wish) has them...Arancini...not cheap, but oh so good...Marimba!

[tuttebene]

Tre Mari on St. Clair W. used to have them. Also, if a roadtrip to Woodbridge is in order, try Grace Cheese - there's a location near Yorkdale as well but I have never been. to that one.

[neighborguy]

In Woodbridge, Paninni at Weston&Hwy 7 has them.

[abigllama]

I had it at Black Skirt a couple weeks back and they were excellent, as was the rest of the meal.

[hungryabbey]

what are the portions like at black skirt? is this the kind of place where you'll get a great big bowl of pasta so you wont need to order a salad, primi and secondi, or are these pretty small portions?

[Marimba]

Small-ish...Marimba!

[abigllama]

They're smaller than what you're used to getting for pasta orders. I'm a big eater, had a three course meal and was comfortably full after dessert. The pasta della nona dish I had was priced around $13 and was fresh and well worth it.

[hungryabbey]

Thanks for the tips!

[dramarama]

If I recall correctly, Centro di Formaggio on the north side of College between Clinton and Grace should have them.

[hungryabbey]

Is this an eat-in restaurant? I guess I was thinking more of a restaurant... though if I cant manage to find them in a sit-in spot, then I will try for take out as well.

[phoenikia]

It's a deli with a hot table at the back, and several tables where you can sit and eat your meal. It's cafeteria style- no table service.