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Bar Vendetta, Toronto, ON
Award-winning

Bar Vendetta

4.7
4.7
491 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Bar Vendetta distinguishes itself in a space that had previously been a fairly iconic restaurant, The Black Hoof, with a beautiful (and imposing) Douglas fir ‘glass canopy’ and a completely different, 70s colour scheme, modelled (very loosely) on Jen's teen basement bedroom in Scarborough. Nothing says 70s like brown, orange and cream! We didn’t want it to scream ‘Italian restaurant’ because frankly it’s only Italian-ish, using the philosophies of Italian cooking with locally available ingredients and a strong devotion to seasonality. Our pastas all made in house, by long-time chef, Annalisa Latavo and our front of house team is simply a dream! The sort of secret treehouse-feeling back patio is hugely popular in the summer, but we think of it as the perfect restaurant for a colder evening, cozy for tucking into a beautiful plate of pasta, with one of your favourite songs playing while you have a very nice Italian red.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Santon

What 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Vendetta is a charming gem on Dundas with an inviting atmosphere and a "cozy vibe." Guests rave about its "incredible" food, especially the heirloom beans, beef tongue ravioli, and "world's best cacio e pepe." The staff is "amazing," offering "attentive" service. Ideal for date nights and friendly gatherings, this is a "must" for Italian cuisine lovers.

491 Reviews
  1. Sebastian

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dinner date at Bar Vendetta last night. The service was excellent—the staff was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the evening. Our food arrived at the perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy each dish without feeling rushed. Although we didn’t get to try the cocktails, the pasta and small plates were outstanding, with just the right balance of flavors and seasoning. The ambiance was fantastic—from the beautifully decorated walls to the cozy seating, every detail added to the experience. The only thing that could be improved is the music selection, which didn’t quite enhance the atmosphere as much as it could. A more curated playlist could elevate the mood even further. Overall, it's a great spot for a date or a night out, and I’d definitely come back!

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  2. SimoneB

    New Orleans5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food. Little gem for date nights!

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  3. Purva

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We got the cheesy garlic bread which wasn't anything like you would expect, it was sweet and not garlicky. Not my favorite at all Next was the bruschetta, which had zero flavor, the tomatoes were ginormous and made the dish so hard to eat. Needed salt like it was forgotten in the dish. The tagliatelle was edible, decent flavors, nothing memorable. After 2 bad dishes, it was a relief. We left disappointed and hungry. Maybe we made bad choices and didn't get alcohol but it's a small menu so I expect everything to be yummy!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great. It was a little too dark so it was hard to read the menu and very loud.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone comes here for the cheesy pull-apart bread and crown pasta but the meatballs are soooo good! The best I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. It’s also a cozy restaurant, perfect for date night, small group hang or even solo. For some of their dishes, they also serve half-sizes too! My server was also excellent (unfortunately I didn’t get his name but he wore glasses and had a sleeve tattoo). He also gave me a complimentary gelato dessert which I truly loved and appreciated the gesture. If you can, you should reserve the seat that overlooks the street just by the entrance. Very great for people watching as you eat and it’s in a tiny nook in the restaurant. Also great to chat with the host/bartender/server as you eat if you’re solo. I can’t wait to return and try the rigatoni & duck confit dish. My only slight criticism is I wish they had more in their dessert menu, I’m eager to see their spin on a tiramisu or toffee pudding.

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  6. Laura

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best pasta I’ve had in forever and beautiful service!

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  7. Charlie

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place. Liked the shareable plates and the classic spaghetti.

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  8. Noam

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely place. Very pleasant, relaxed vibe. Great service. Food and drinks were both great (and at a reasonable price), and the mushroom tagliatelle was out of this world.

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  9. Fernando

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. Drinks were good, but nothing new/extraordinary. The appetizers (we ordered a burrata and the cheesy garlic bread) both were really good. The pasta was good, but it was a slightly salty for my taste. If they get the salt right the pasta will definitely taste amazing! The lime tart as desert is a must. Will definitely come back.

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  10. Selin VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I enjoyed dinner and drinks at bar vendetta for a nice girls night! The food was incredible, especially the cheesy pull apart garlic bread. The vibes were great as well. The only problem was the bar seating right near the kitchen, where there lacked ambiance.

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Bar Vendetta is rated 4.7 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Bar Vendetta

928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Santon
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