I travel to Toronto every September for the Film Festival. A few years ago, after years of searching for good food in the Queen West area, we finally stumbled into Tutti Matti. It instantly became my mecca in what I consider a sea of mediocrity in that part of Toronto.
I just returned there two nights ago and was greeted by truly pleasant staff with whom, after we ordered, we chatted amiably. We were served promptly and -- as per usual in my experience -- were given some of the finest Italian food I've tasted anywhere (including Italy!). Their homemade pastas are unsurpassed in texture, taste and quality.
Yes, the menu is a bit on the pricey side and the portions are not gigantic, but fundamentally the restaurant is priced exactly as it should be for food of this quality. The chef and staff take their food very seriously so much so that they make annual trips to New York and Italy as a team to taste and learn from other masters of the trade.
The wine list is also on the pricey side, but don't hesitate to pick from the lower-priced wines on their list as they are excellent.
I will be back next time I'm in Toronto.