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Contrada, Toronto, ON

Contrada

4.3
4.3
5 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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Contrada: A Modern Italian Gem in Toronto's Little Italy.

Nestled in the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, Contrada is a modern Italian-Canadian restaurant that celebrates the neighbourhood's rich culinary heritage with a fresh and innovative twist.

Step inside and be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The space is a blend of modern and vintage, with repurposed furniture and artwork creating a unique and sophisticated ambiance.

Chef Mike Vieira's menu is a culinary journey through the seasons, featuring locally sourced ingredients and Italian flavours with a playful, "punk rock" edge.

The beverage program is equally impressive, with a curated selection of unique Italian wines, inventive cocktails, and refreshing non-alcoholic options.

Whatever the occasion, experience comfort, warmth, and genuine hospitality at Contrada.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 519-3455
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Vieira
  • Private party facilities
    For large party bookings, please e-mail info@contradarestaurant.com or visit our website at www.contradarestaurant.com/large-parties/
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross street
    College St. and Euclid Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Porchetta

    Multiple dates available
    Dine at Contrada on Sunday and enjoy our delicious Italian Roast Pork with optional sides along with a selection of our regular dinner menu. Also enjoy 50% of premium bottles of red wine and $5 shots of amaro, along with a fun and slightly more casual vibe.
    Sunday Porchetta Photo
  • Monday Prix Fixe

    Multiple dates available
    Monday nights at Contrada feature a special three-course prix fixe offering. This includes a choice of appetizer, pasta, and dessert, and features some of our most beloved signature dishes, such as the Lamb Croquettes, Ricotta Gnocchi and Olive Oil Cake.
    Monday Prix Fixe Photo
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    CA$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us on Valentine's Day to celebrate the only way Contrada knows how: by cheekily poking fun at the day whilst simultaneously leaning into it with aplomb. We will be your wing man if you threw a Hail Mary and booked this as your first date. Alternatively, we will be the third wheel that brings that much-needed spark to your relationship. There will be aphrodisiacs. There will be a cheesy playlist. There may or may not be heart-shaped pasta. Please be advised that we will not accept modifications or substitutions on the night and therefore we kindly ask that all dietary restrictions are communicated in advance. Tickets for the night will be priced at $120 per guest plus an auto-gratuity of 20%, both of which must be paid in advance.

Offers

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Join us in our warm, cozy dining room between 5:30 and 7:30 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday for a selection of discounted snacks and beverages. The Aperitivo Hour menu includes favourites such as our Lamb Croquettes, House Bread, and our Contrada Spritz, as well as beer, bubbly and non-alcoholic options.

    Aperitivo Hour Photo

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

5 Reviews
  1. Sara-Christine

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I've had in a while I'm Toronto. Dishes were very skillfully made and tasty. Very friendly service. We ate in the backroom, which was nice and quiet, but still atmospheric. The front room is beautiful, though also louder.

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  2. Gary

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Definitely worth it.

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  3. Julia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, amazing and kind service, loved the vibes in the restaurant! Great cozy spot for a nice meal:)

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  4. Allie

    VIP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing, everyone was super attentive and very kind. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for date nights. The food was good. The lamb croquettes were tasty but much smaller than I would have expected. The burrata toast was so well balanced. The scallop crudo was a little soft but the flavours were well balanced. The fish was the star of the show, it was grilled to perfection and the cabbage on top was so, so sweet and complimented everything perfectly. The sauce was also delicious; however, it was slightly strong on the butter. I would return just for the whole fish and maybe drinks. The menu is pretty small but everything was good, I would recommend for light dinner and may try the drinks next time.

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  5. Taylor

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Potential to be a lovely staple in the neighbourhood, however service ( or server I should say ) left MUCH to be desired.

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FAQs

Contrada is rated 4.3 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Contrada

537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College St. and Euclid Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Vieira
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 519-3455
  • Private party facilities
    For large party bookings, please e-mail info@contradarestaurant.com or visit our website at www.contradarestaurant.com/large-parties/
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