The BEST pasta in the world
Outrageous I know, but the BEST pasta I've ever had was NOT in Italy, it was right here in Toronto.
I probably go out to eat pasta more than anyone else you know. There's just something SO comforting and delicious about FRESH pasta and I can never get enough. I found out about Famiglia Baldassarre online and I only wish that I knew about this place sooner. They also supply their pasta to a few restaurants in Toronto (clearly I need to find the list of these restaurants). A big con is that they are closed on the weekend and close at 5pm on the weekdays :( So you have to plan accordingly!
They make all their pasta in house right before your eyes and honestly this place is a pasta lover's dream. There is very limited seating but you can also take your pasta to go. I've tried two dishes. Tagliatelle with meat ragu, and spinach and ricotta ravioli with butter and reggiano. Hands down the FRESHEST and most delicious pasta I have ever had in my ENTIRE life. Pasta in Rome, Venice and Milan do not even come close. I wish I could wrap the tagliatelle around myself like a cocoon and just have access to eat it all day long. I know that sounds a little crazy, but honestly that is how good the pasta is! The ravioli were SO incredibly light and almost melted in my mouth. This is simple pasta at its finest and words can't really do justice.
For dessert I tried their homemade ricotta and peach gelato. I'm usually not a fan of fruity gelato but this was the equivalent of eating a super sweet peach! I can't wait to try more flavours
I seriously cannot stress enough - this is the WORLD'S BEST pasta and I dare someone to find better pasta in Toronto. Famiglia Baldassarre is a literal pasta heaven on earth. I'm SO in love!!