When I was at UofT I'd often pass Cafe Nervosa while strolling through Yorkville and be amused by their outdoor seating. But not once did I stop in. Now that I've come back for a visit, I decided to hit up the place for the first time.
There are two floors - we sat on the first level. The place was slightly cramped but not uncomfortable. The waitress was very friendly and attentive even though she was one of few serving the entire floor.
And the food - yum! I got the insalate caprese with burrata which was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Then I had the rigatoni alla nonna which had spicy tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and eggplant. J got the prosciutto and then a pasta dish with sausage and enjoyed both. They have a decent wine list and their mojito hit the spot on a night when I really needed a drink.
The bathrooms are cute except one stall was broken (I'll leave it at that). It also looked like they had a second patio upstairs. The indoor decor is interesting/cute/cooky with plenty of reliefs against the wall and photographs lining the stairways.