This is one of those spots in Yorkville that you've passed countless times and never paid much attention to because of the neighborhood and the price tag that comes along with being in this neighborhood. Surprisingly this romantic little hideaway is not only tasty buy also reasonably priced.
There is a beautiful patio overlooking Cumberland to watch shoppers and hot moms with their dogs walking around. Inside feels traditionally Italian with dark wood tables, shelves along the walls displaying a plethora of tomato cans and pasta packages, high vaulted ceilings, and a fairly busy bar near the front door. The one thing that may not be Italian is the Giant flat-screen TV. The lighting can be a little dark in areas but I can forgive them. One note about this place, bathrooms are located upstairs! That's right, no taking the stairs to a dark and dingy basement that is so prevalent in Toronto. Instead you take the stairs up to a light and airy bathroom.
The service was fairly standard on my visit and not exactly the bend over backwards service I've been hearing about. But there was nothing wrong with it. The server was fairly polite and was able to accommodate all of the groups requests. Waters were filled with ninja-like deception and orders were remembered and executed as per requested. I definitely will come back to see if it was just an off night.
The food here was delicious. I had a pizza and it goes up on my list as top 3 in Toronto. The crust was thin and crispy with a slight chewiness that I've been looking for. The toppings were fresh and the cheese was the right amount. The sauce is basic but serves this pizza well. I tried some of the seafood pasta and vodka pasta and the noodles were cooked to a perfect al dente. The sauces were also very flavorful, I will definitely come back to try some pastas if I can ever convince myself not to order the pizza.
Overall, the combination of locale, price, taste, and atmosphere makes Dimmi Trattoria and instant recommendation for anyone looking to enjoy a nice meal in Yorkville. Makes me wonder why people even bother to go to Cafe Nervosa http://www.yelp.ca/biz/cafe-nervosa-toronto just up the street.