Looking for some cucina della nonna with a patio

[Suburban Gourmand]

Anywhere in the downtown / midtown / uptown area that is really outstanding?

[Snarf]

Grano has more of a courtyard than a patio, but it's nice. Rustic Italian, though I think the nonna in the case is male.

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Grano
2035 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S2A2, CA

[torontofoodiegirl]

I almost suggested Grano, because their patio/courtyard is really lovely. However, I wouldn't decribe the food as outstanding. At its best, it's quite good and I've gone there a lot, though I live in the neighbourhood and don't think I otherwise would make a special trip. I should note that I've found it to be a bit inconsistent.

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Grano
2035 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S2A2, CA

[ali228]

Have you tried 7 Numbers on the Danforth (between Broadview and Chester)? The patio is a little small. Diplomatico has a great patio and I agree about the food.

[jlunar]

Agree with iMarilyn. Enoteca would be a good spot.

[ms. cornbread]

Enoteca gets my vote. Delicious food, and I really like their patio.

[peppermint pate]

So I'm finally going to check out Enoteca this Friday, hopefully on the patio (please sun gods...) - any favourites on the current menu?

[jlunar]

Didn't check their current menu, but:

- Their grilled meats are generally really good.
- Potatoes as a side are really tasty.
- Arancini is tasty
- Cauliflower side is good too.
- I like their tiramisu and their cappucino.

Most of their pastas are good, but I'd avoid the boar pappardelle. I don't know if it's because I take too much time shooting, but the sheets always come clumped. I also don't love their octopus. I have a lot of photos (with menus) in my Enoteca Post.

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[peppermint pate]

Thanks for the suggestions jlunar. Gorgeous pics, as always, on your blog, though the temptation of those Little Nicky's donuts is almost too much to bear.

[jlunar]

So bad for me, but Little Nicky's is starting to become my weekend morning ritual...

[iMarilyn]

Enoteca Sociale has a nice patio.

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Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA

[peppermint pate]

How about Noce on Queen West?

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Noce
875 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J1G5, CA

[CocoTO]

+1 for Noce ...

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Noce
875 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J1G5, CA

[currycue]

One of the best patios in town is that at Cafe Diplomatico on College, but the food is not particularly spectacular. Decent, fresh pasta though.