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ARDO Restaurant, Toronto, ON

ARDO Restaurant

4.6
4.6
695 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Sicilian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
ARDO Restaurant is a Sicilian dining concept by Chef Roberto Marotta and Creative Director Jacqueline Nicosia. ARDO’s distinguished menu received praise from the Michelin Guide, becoming a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Toronto, Canada.

ARDO Restaurant is a reflection of love and family, and the journey from Milazzo to Toronto.

Should you have any questions, please email us at info@ardorestaurant.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sicilian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (647) 347-8930
  • Website
    http://www.ardorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Marotta
  • Private party facilities
    Please send any inquiries to info@ardorestaurant.com
  • Location
    243 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A1J9
  • Area
    King East
  • Cross Street
    Sherbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The King East street car drop you right in front of our door!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

SPUNTINI

  • OLIVESCA$9.00

    medley of Sicilian olives, oregano, olive oil

    • PANECA$9.00

      sourdough bread made with organic Sicilian flour, served with Chef's selected olive oil

      • ARANCINOCA$12.00

        Sicilian rice cone, beef ragu, green peas, caciocavallo cheese

        • PANELLECA$15.00

          Sicilian chickpea fritters, lemon, parsley

          • TONNOCA$26.00

            raw tuna carpaccio, celery, caper, cucumber

            • CAPESANTECA$26.00

              raw scallops, lemon, chili, olive oil, wild fennel

              • BURRATACA$27.00

                creamy Italian cheese, heirloom tomato, basil, olive oil

                • CARPACCIOCA$26.00

                  prime cut Ontario beef, baby arugula, ragusano cheese, heirloom zucchini, roasted pistachios

                  • POLPOCA$26.00

                    grilled octopus, marinated artichoke, celery leaf

                    • ACCIGUHECA$17.00

                      Sicilian marinated anchovies, house breadcrumbs, roasted red pepper, mint

                      • RAVENELLOCA$21.00

                        mixed green, shallot dressing, radish, heirloom carrots, golden beets, house baked salted ricotta

                        PIZZE

                        • MARGHERITACA$23.00

                          tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil

                          • NDUJACA$27.00

                            tomato sauce, mozzarella, nduja, rapini, stracciatella

                            • SALUMICA$27.00

                              fior di latte, mozzarella, cherry tomato, house made sausage, chives

                              • NORMACA$26.00

                                fior di latte, tomato sauce, fried eggplant, house salt baked ricotta, basil

                                • CAPRICCIOSACA$27.00

                                  fior di latte, tomato sauce, olives, artichoke, prosciutto cotto, mushroom

                                  PASTA

                                  • GNOCCHICA$28.00

                                    house made gnocchi, Italian porcini & local mushrooms, heirloom carrots, cream, parmigiano cheese, green onion

                                    • TARTUFOCA$36.00

                                      house made spaghetti, anchovy butter, parmigiano cheese, fresh black truffle

                                      • SALSICCIACA$29.00

                                        orecchiette pasta, spicy Sicilian sausage, provolone, rapini, heirloom cherry tomato, chilli

                                        • RAGUCA$29.00

                                          maccheroncini rigati pasta, dry aged organic beef, parmigiano cheese, porcini jus

                                          PIATTI

                                          • FRESH FISHCA$39.00

                                            seasonal greens

                                            • BRASATOCA$39.00

                                              braised beef short rib, red wine, porcini jus, butter, seasonal greens

                                              • COSTATACA$98.00

                                                dry aged ribeye steak (14oz), herb butter (for 2 people)

                                                VERDURE

                                                • RAPINICA$14.00

                                                  sautéed rapini, fresh chilli, sweet garlic

                                                  • PATATECA$12.00

                                                    slow roasted potatoes, Sicilian herbs

                                                    DOLCE

                                                    • CANNOLICA$14.00

                                                      sweet fresh whipped ricotta, candied orange, dark chocolate, roasted pistachio

                                                      • PANNA COTTACA$14.00

                                                        fennel infused panna cotta, candied lemon

                                                        • PISTACHIO MOUSSECA$14.00

                                                          white chocolate, crema di pistachio, raspberry meringue

                                                          THE ARDO PANTRY

                                                          • Magnus Siculus X-Virgin Olive oilCA$39.00

                                                            Special selection by Chef Roberto Marotta

                                                            • Leonardo Marino X-Virgin Olive oilCA$28.00

                                                              • Tomato Sauce (Sicily)CA$12.00

                                                                • Patè di PeperoncinoCA$12.00

                                                                  • Pesto di PistacchioCA$19.00

                                                                    • Pesto SicilianoCA$15.00

                                                                      Last updated: 29 October 2024

                                                                      What 695 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.6
                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      ARDO Restaurant is celebrated for its "consistently excellent" food and warm service, making it a neighborhood staple. Guests rave about the "astounding skill" at the chef's table and the "amazing" gnocchi. Despite its unassuming exterior, ARDO delivers "exceptional" Sicilian flavors and a delightful dining experience, perfect for any occasion.

                                                                      695 Reviews

                                                                      1. Ingrid

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a great experience at Ardo - food was amazing, service was superb! I don't know why I don't frequent this wonderful restaurant more often. But I will! The service made the overall experience more enjoyable! Kudos to our servers 🙏🙏🙏

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                                                                      2. lilyh

                                                                        Calgary

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        It was amazing! The server, Amar was so nice and accommodating. He made our experience that much better. The owner/manager was also amazing with recommendations. Would give the restaurant a 10 star rating. The food was absolutely delicious.

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                                                                      3. Marika Versailles

                                                                        Cancun

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        3.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        The food was good, but not very imaginative - it felt “safe”. The waiting staff was aloof at best. In fact we were served by 3 waiters as 2 were at the end of their shift and just left. Definitely not Michelin worthy

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                                                                      4. Jose Eduardo

                                                                        Mexico City

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Simply spectacular, great food, nice place and the quality of the food and beverages are great

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                                                                      5. David

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        2.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        "I can get better food on an airplane" said by girlfriend at the end of the meal. This was our second time at Ardo. First experience was reasonably good. This did not repeat. Our server was unaattentive and forgetful, which was especially disappointing given the restaurant was perhaps 1/4 full. Her knowledge of the menu was not great. Food was a let down. The features had not changed since we were there last, approximately 2 months ago. The pasta special (Sicilian pesto) was bland and uninspiring. The real disappointment was the short ribs. It was quite chewy and needed to be braised for about an hour more than it was. It came with a pultry 6 six green beans. Will not he returning. Not worthy of a Michelin mention.

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                                                                      6. mirell

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Small portions overall. Crème brûlée had a bunch of sugar that hadn’t dissolved. Arancino was delicious and perfectly crisp on the outside except it’s one small portion. Polpo (Pasta with ragu) was ok. Cramped seating arrangement despite a half filled restaurant. Service was good. Espresso martini was perfecrion.

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                                                                      7. Nestore

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We had a wonderful time! Thank you to the team. They were able to accommodate one guest in our party who was celiac wonderfully.

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                                                                      8. Nay-Quan

                                                                        New York City

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The Salsiccia!!!!! To die for, it was so good and flavorful. I could eat that everyday honestly, the ambiance was everything, it felt so cozy and the service was amazing. The Ardo Margarita was also delicious!

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                                                                      9. Milt

                                                                        Phoenix

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Warm and welcoming atmosphere - great sharing dishes - simple and tasty

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                                                                      10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Such a cozy hidden gem. The same people that brought the now closed “Dova” restaurant are the owners of this amazing Sicilian inspired Italian spot. I was a huge fan of Dova and now a fan of Ardo!

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      ARDO Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 347-8930.

                                                                      ARDO Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 33 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for ARDO Restaurant

                                                                      243 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A1J9

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        Sherbourne
                                                                      • Area
                                                                        King East
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        CAN$30 and under
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Sicilian, Seafood, Pizzeria
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        The King East street car drop you right in front of our door!
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                        Roberto Marotta
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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