Eataly has become a well-known destination for Italian food market offerings and restaurants that highlight regional cooking and traditional ingredients. Their Yorkville location in Toronto brings together several dining concepts under one roof, including La Pizza e La Pasta, a casual restaurant focused on classic Italian dishes, housemade pasta, pizza and more.
Carpaccio Di Zucchine
This dish featured thin slices of green and yellow squash arranged with housemade stracciatella, Sicilian pistachio pesto, and mint. The squash had a fresh, delicate texture while the stracciatella added a creamy contrast. The pistachio pesto brought a nutty note and the mint kept the dish bright.
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Toasted sourdough bread was topped with cherry tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. The tomatoes tasted ripe and juicy, and the crisp sourdough gave the dish a pleasant crunch. It was a familiar starter that highlighted the quality of simple ingredients.
Gnocchi Di Patate All’Arrabbiata E Ricotta Salata
The housemade potato gnocchi arrived in a tomato sauce with garlic and chili flakes, finished with ricotta salata and basil. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy, and the arrabbiata sauce offered a gentle heat. The grated ricotta salata added a savoury finish.
Tagliolini Verdi Al Pecorino E Limone
Housemade spinach tagliolini was served in a lemon butter sauce with pecorino romano, parsley powder, and lemon zest. The pasta had a pleasant bite, while the citrus notes gave the dish a refreshing quality. The pecorino contributed a salty richness that balanced the lemon.
Ciao Bella
This zero proof drink combined Bella Aperitivo, soda water, and orange. It had a lightly bitter citrus character with gentle effervescence from the soda water. The orange added a fresh note that made it a pleasant non-alcoholic option to enjoy alongside the meal.
Kids Pizzas In Rabbit And Heart Shapes
For younger diners, the restaurant also prepared pizzas shaped like a rabbit and a heart. These playful shapes added a fun visual element that made the meal more engaging for kids while still featuring the same classic pizza ingredients.
Coppa Gelato Fr Agolosa
For dessert, the Coppa Gelato Fr Agolosa combined strawberry sorbet, fior di latte gelato, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. The sorbet had a bright fruit flavour while the fior di latte added a milky smoothness. Fresh strawberries and whipped cream made it feel like a classic Italian gelato cup.
Eataly Toronto Yorkville is located at Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON.
