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DaNico

Name: DaNico
Address: 440 College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5T 1T3
Telephone: (647) 715-1200
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Toronto's highly anticipated dining destination, open in the historic landmark bank building at the heart of the vibrant Palmerston-Little Italy neighborhood.

A collaboration between renowned hospitality entrepreneur Nick Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group and celebrated Executive Chef and partner Daniele Corona, DaNico redefines the Italian dining experience. Here, contemporary Italian culinary traditions meet exceptional service, unparalleled hospitality, and a bespoke design that sets the stage for a truly unforgettable experience.

Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Corona, known for his innovative approach to modern Italian cuisine, blends authentic Italian flavors with subtle Asian influences and techniques, all while showcasing the finest local and sustainable ingredients from across the country. The result is a menu that is as sophisticated as it is memorable, offering guests an extraordinary journey through the best of both Italian and global culinary traditions.

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Executive chef: Daniele Corona

MICHELIN 1 Star
2024

From the OpenTable editors: Housed in a former bank building, DaNico’s grand setting provides a fitting stage for its high-wattage, Michelin-starred cooking. Combining Italian cooking foundations with Asian-influenced ingredients, chef/partner Daniele Corona’s dishes surprise and delight. A tasting menu with equally alluring wine pairings is the best way to enjoy it, though à la carte is also available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(647) 715-1200
Website
https://www.danicotoronto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
DaNico Toronto offers modern Italian culinary traditions accompanied by exceptional service and uniquely bespoke design.
Private party contact
Alexandra Pisano: (647) 715-1200

Location
440 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Area
Little Italy / College St.
Cross Street
College and Bathurst
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

Rolls-Royce VIP Experience
CA$678.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For reservations and inquiries about the Rolls-Royce VIP Experience, please contact Camila Suarez directly at: camila@donalfonsotoronto.com Allow us to pick you up for an unforgettable evening in our Rolls-Royce Ghost. This exclusive experience includes return transportation and our 8-course tasting menu dinner for two at DaNico. The experience is $1,000 per couple, $1,800 for parties of 4 if they’re at the same address, $2,000 for two separate pickup/drop off locations, plus 20% gratuity and applicable taxes. Dinner reservations are Wednesday to Sunday at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Our driver will pick you up 30-45 minutes prior to your reservation within radius of 30 minutes drive around DaNico.

Baked in house bread selection
APERITIVO
CANAPÉ SELECTION
TONNO-TONNATO
JAPANESE CHUTORO TUNA TARTARE, SALSA TONNATA, KOHLRABI, PINE NUTS, STURGEON CAVIAR
CERVO, CASTAGNE E MELOGRANO
ONTARIO VENISON, AVELLINO CHESTNUT PURÉE, PICKLED BEETS, POMEGRANATE JUS
SPAGHETTONI AI FUNGHI LOCALI E TARTUFO NERO
SPAGHETTONI PASTA FROM GRAGNANO “PASTIFICIO DEI CAMPI” BOILED IN AN EXTRACTION OF ORGANIC ONTARIO MUSHROOMS, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AGED 24 MONTHS, ITALIAN BLACK TRUFFLE
MERLUZZO NERO, VERMOUTH E CAVIALE
BLACK COD STEAMED AND DEGLAZED WITH MISO, ONTARIO CHANTERELLE, ORGANIC SWISS CHARD, OSETRA STURGEON CAVIAR, WHITE VERMOUTH SAUCE
IL MANZO
WAGYU TENDERLOIN MARINATED 12 HOURS, GENTLY CHARCOAL GRILLED, SHISHITO PEPPER, BABY BOK CHOY AI SEMI DI SESAMO
LA FOGLIA D'ORO
MANDARIN PARFAIT AND MARMALADE, CHARRED WALNUT ICE CREAM, SPICED CHAI FOAM, GOLD LEAF
COCCOLE FINALI
PETIT FOURS COLLECTION

SOMMELIER LED WINE PAIRING

CLASSIC WINE PAIRING CA$120.00
PREMIUM WINE PAIRINNGCA$200.00

What 266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Toronto
Best Ambience
Toronto
Great for fine wines
Toronto
Romantic
Toronto
Italian
Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

DaNico offers an "amazing food and service" experience that's perfect for any special occasion. With a Michelin star to its name, the "impeccable service" and "exquisite" tasting menus make it a top dining destination in Toronto. Guests rave about the "incredible flavors" and "artful presentation" of each dish.

266 Reviews

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Emily
Montreal
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat the bar and had a great evening. So many special thoughtful things throughout the night. Bread service was delicious and the desserts at the end were a treat. We had the cod and the wagyu and both were delicious. The pasta was also very tasty. Great selection of cocktails and wine. Was pleased to see some sake selections as well. Special evening out.
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Michelle
Southwest Florida
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and delicious food. Beautiful setting for an enjoyable experience.
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Guy
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an exceptional experience from an incredible team. My friends and I loved the room, the wine, the food, the service. Every once in a while all the elements come together for a perfect evening and Danico definitely hits it out of the park. Grazie!
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Tiffany
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I celebrated our birthdays at DaNico. It was a wonderful experience. We had the a la carte menu and went with recommendations from our amazing server Naz. Every dish was delicious and beautiful. The ambience was warm and sophisticated. The service was unparalleled. We will definitely be recommending DaNico to our friends and family.
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Aylar
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cozy ambiance, with its warm lighting and inviting decor, set the stage for a great evening. The service was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. As for the food, every dish was beautifully presented. The fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation truly stood out. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot or a place to catch up with friends, DaNico is a fantastic choice.
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Kirthi
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Place… Great Food. Portions can be slightly better. But overall excellent
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kevin
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is one of my two favourite places. The team is amazing from start to finish. The food, is always amazing, and the luxury of having a sommelier who is a rockstar choosing your wines, is something that everyone needs to experience at least once. Go. Enjoy. Revel in the atmosphere, the room, the food and the wines.
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Efim
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal and simply put, art on a plate. Every dish was crafted to drive your senses and elevate the ingredients. If any feedback at all will be that service did feel a bit rushed at times. We would get the bread and right that moment you will get amuse boche. Can’t really enjoy when everything served at once and same happened with dessert and petite four. But otherwise including the wine pairings were world class and leaving you room to want more. Thank you!
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Carmen
New York City
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
FACE PLANT!!! This restaurant wants to play on the world stage but falls miserably short of performing. Plenty of pomp and circumstance leads to the set up of the dining experience, and things hum along from appetizers through the primi. But then, the face plant....45 minutes between the servings of the 1st and 2nd courses. What is sold as 8oz of wagyu shows up as a 4oz serving of beef tenderloin, NOT wagyu! Just plain disappointing. Typically Toronto. Won't be returning!
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Gary
Toronto
376 reviews
5.0
376 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the a la carte tasting menu. Great food, great service overall really good restaurant. looking forward to going back.
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DaNico is rated 4.8 stars by 266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

440 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Cross Street
College and Bathurst
Area
Little Italy / College St.
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.danicotoronto.com/
Phone number
(647) 715-1200
Private party facilities
DaNico Toronto offers modern Italian culinary traditions accompanied by exceptional service and uniquely bespoke design.
Private party contact
Alexandra Pisano: (647) 715-1200

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DaNico

Make a booking

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Experiences

Rolls-Royce VIP Experience

Menu

$225 SIGNATURE TASTING MENU

Baked in house bread selection

APERITIVO

TONNO-TONNATO

CERVO, CASTAGNE E MELOGRANO

SPAGHETTONI AI FUNGHI LOCALI E TARTUFO NERO

MERLUZZO NERO, VERMOUTH E CAVIALE

IL MANZO

LA FOGLIA D'ORO

COCCOLE FINALI

SOMMELIER LED WINE PAIRING

CLASSIC WINE PAIRING CA$120.00

PREMIUM WINE PAIRINNGCA$200.00

What 266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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