Restaurant Review: Vittorio's Ristorante

973 Yonge St. 416.482.7441

My family didn’t have to ask where I wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day. They knew that Vittorio’s was the place. Chico never disappoints. You are always made to feel so welcome. The servers are exceptionally good. I would love to know how they are trained. Every server is knowledgeable about the menu and so skillful in the art of serving. That fabulous bread infused with the best olive oil and herbs is always a winner. Four of us ate two loaves of that great bread on this occasion. I try to watch my calories but I don’t even care when I come to dine here because I don’t want to miss out on anything. The blackboard arrives promptly with all the daily specials. A full menu is also available.
We opted to share two of my favorite appetizers. The Eggplant Parmigano offers the delicate taste of eggplant in a tasty fresh tomato sauce with the addition of melted cheese. It truly melts in your mouth. The Portobello Mushroom and Goat Cheese Salad is a winner. I have had it on many occasions. We were happily content before even facing the main course. The restaurant is noted for the Carpaccio De Manzo ($10.00) Gamberi e Capesante serves fresh scallops and shrimps in a brandy peppercorn sauce. ($13.95) Many salads are popular and offer the freshest ingredients and a wondrous flavor. Insalata Nettuno is a plate of marinated grilled calamari on a bed of mixed greens. If you like fresh pasta this is the place to come. My favorite is the Tagliatelle Con Gamberi.($15.95) The shrimp are plump and tasty. The pasta is al dente and the sauce is wonderful. Linguinni Alle Cozze is linguine with fresh mussels in a tangy marinara sauce. ($11.95) My daughter-in-law enjoyed her Scaloppine Vittorio .($21.00) The meat was lean and very tasty. The Risotto Con Gamberi e Asperagi was my son’s choice.($19.95) The Grigliata di Carne is a popular choice offering grilled sausage, chicken breast, scaloppini in Salmoriglio salsa. ($24.95)
I have eaten here countless times. It never fails. Outstanding service and outstanding food. It is one of my favorite restaurants. It is always a treat. I don’t know how we managed but the Chocolate Cheese Cake was superb. I count my blessings for my wonderful family and having a restaurant like Vittorio’s.