I was happy to find this new place that opened in Yorkville.
It's located right across from Lettieri and we ended up here because Lettieri had no tables free for lunch. We weren't sure if they offered food, but once we walked in, the bartender told us that they've only been open for 5 days (wow!) and that they have pizzas, paninis and salads. The menu has a great selection of tasty pizzas and gourmet paninis.
We ordered and shared the Pizza Veneziana which was delicious!! The dough was thin, well-cooked and fresh. We sat at the bar facing the street which was great for people watching. The decor is nice and the atmosphere is comfortable.
We didn't have espresso, but it looks like they would make great cappuccinos and lattes. Prices are reasonable and this is a great place for a nice tasting lunch - not too heavy and high quality.
The owner has been in the Yorkville area for a long time operating another business, but he has now ventured into the restaurant business. He has brought some cuisine learnings from different regions in Italy to Caffe Bacio. He is very pleasant and came to chat with us to gauge our feelings about the food. In my opinion, this is a sign of a good business owner and one who cares about his customers.
We had a great time at Caffe Bacio and we were happy to stumble upon this new place! We also felt really great about supporting Toronto's independent business owners. Something we should do a lot more of in the city :)