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| - How did a great downtown Toronto Italian Trattoria find it's way to this quaint little neighbourhood out in the East side of the city?
The amazing, friendly service here was only complimented by the great food that followed throughout the night. The Salumi and Cheese sampling was a tasty way to start the evening and the maitre d's suggestion of dipping cheese into the honey pot on the charcuterie board was the smartest thing I've ever heard.
The Caprese Salad was a sweet reminder that the warmer weather is on it's way. The sweet basil and olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing was a perfect combination and a great way to cleanse the palette.
Later on, the Veal Oscar special, served with my own personal recommendation of replacing the potato/veg combination with the Ricotta Gnocchi was, how you say, yummy!
Hopefully the sampling of the, yet to be determined, ice cream selections to the dessert menu will make the cut. Seeing as the summer months are coming and what better way to celebrate that with a scoop of delicious vanilla and cookie mix ice cream made the end of the meal an enjoyable finale. Top it off with an espresso that will rival any mass chain outlet and you've got the perfect night on the (small) town of Whitby!
Other reasons to try this place out: great price/portion combinations, a select wine list that doesn't break the bank, great ambiance, attentive staff, fun downtown Toronto atmosphere and lovely, quaint decor from the crystal chandeliers to the wall art of famous Italian personalities. Marca Trattoria is enough to make this Big City Boy run to the country for a taste of good Italian family-owned cuisine! Make the trip, it's worth it.
Tip: make a reservation if you're going on the weekend! We didn't, but timing was perfect for when we arrived!
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