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La Sala - Lardo's intimate dining room. - Lardo, Toronto, ON

Lardo

4.8
4.8
32 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Lardo is an intimate restaurant and wine bar in Dufferin Grove. Rooted in heritage, GianPaolo Testa draws inspiration from Italy’s post-war dedication to quality and carries it forward with deliberate care. Every plate combines the refined precision of the North and the rich warmth of the South. Newly renovated, guests can drop by to dine by the bar in the Salone or settle in for a meal to remember in La Sala.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 533-8663
  • Website
    http://lardo.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    970 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5
  • Area
    Little Portugal / Dundas West
  • Cross Street
    College and Rusholme (Just west of Dovercourt on the north side)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Menu

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What 32 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lardo offers an unforgettable dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "exemplary customer service." The lively atmosphere and upscale decor create the perfect setting for special occasions or casual outings. Guests rave about the "amazing" pasta and attentive staff. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers seeking a "truly memorable evening."

32 Reviews

  1. Catharine

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is beautifully prepared - risotto was an outstanding dish. Lovely service.

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  2. Tiffany

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in it was a wonderful experience! We felt very welcomed even before we were told “make yourself at home!” We had a lovely corner table and all of our courses were delicious! The servers were friendly and even the owner came to speak to everyone during the evening. We can’t wait to go back!!

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  3. James

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally great restaurant and one of the best Italian spots in Toronto. I’m willing to travel across the city to go and I never regret it.

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  4. Matt

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our best dining experiences in Toronto. Finally found our go-to Italian spot!

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  5. Stephen

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVED our first time visit at Lardo this evening. Absolutely amazing staff-Nico, Giuseppe and G-P the owner, so gracious and welcoming. Lovely cozy ambience! The ragu pasta and cavatelli were exceptional with generous servings...focaccia baked on premises is delicious. Honestly, it has been a very long time that we have witnessed such genuine passion and exemplary customer service. From the moment we arrived, until the moment we left, everyone on staff obviously love what they do and made us feel like the most special guests. We will be back and HIGHLY recommend Lardo!!!! Truly a memorable evening for us...Grazie:)

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  6. Daniel

    VIP

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is amazing at Lardo ! Right from the front door to the wait staff, the consistency with polite, friendly, and personably service is a big win for the restaurant. The cozy and well designed space is perfect for a small group of friends, date nights, or event cocktails at the bar. The food was great and absolutely did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend Lardo to anyone looking for a cozy spot for dinner and drinks.

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  7. Vera

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly excellent solo dining experience at Lardo for my golden birthday! I was welcomed enthusiastically by Giuseppe, who provided some of the best service I’ve ever received at a restaurant (and I’ve dined at many places!) Lamb shank was excellent, and the focaccia was to die for! Lardo is such a gem and I’m so thankful I live close by. It’s perfect for a lowkey yet “nice” date night, a cozy dinner with friends, or a solo diner. Highly recommended.

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Marvin

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and attention to details. Upscale decor too. 

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  9. Alex

    VIP

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is truly phenomenal. The food and service was better than I have ever received in the city. Nico and the team took care of our big party as if we were their own family. I was in Italy and the team at Lardo’s service and food brought me back! Highly recommend this place.

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  10. Zoia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. Food was served promptly and staff were incredibly welcoming and kind. Great ambience, great selection of instrumental jazz music and beautiful decor. Can’t wait to go back!

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Lardo is rated 4.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Lardo

970 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College and Rusholme (Just west of Dovercourt on the north side)
  • Area
    Little Portugal / Dundas West
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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