This is a remarkable restaurant. I've been there on many occasions and the place never lets me down. Although when it gets packed, don't expect it to be as good as it can be.
The menu always changes and the food is traditional and home-cooked. The owner really loves his food, so his passion for the restaurant really shows. The eggplant parmigiana is delicious and their seafood platters are wonderful. The menu isn't cheap, but when you consider the ingredients, you simply get what you pay for. It is certainly worth trying a lot of little dishes. You should consider sharing up the platters and having the whole multi-course dining experience. However, if you want to go light (and more economical), try a couple of appetizers and a pasta, skipping the more expensive fish and meat entrees.
The wine list is extensive and well-paired with the menu items Ask for advice and you'll get honest answers. The wait staff and owners certainly drink and try their stock--so you won't get some rehearsed tasting note that involves words like "peppery," "full," and "vanilla."
They sometimes have live entertainment and when I was there one night, we were asked if we could take our wine down to the basement where a live band was playing. It was a lot of fun and very welcoming.
The roster of well-known Torontonians that eat there is apparent. People in the know know.
Make reservations as the restaurant is small.