Opened in 1968, at Cafe Diplomatico, we are known for our breakfast specials, delicious pizzas, panzerottos, calzones, pastas as well as our create-your-own menu items. We also specialize in coffees, gelatos and cannolis, creating a classic spin on North American Italian food while offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. Our heated outdoor patio features a large video board, plus additional smaller screens, perfect for major sporting events, soccer matches (PL, Serie A, La Liga, etc) and our feature movie nights. Join us for our happy hour specials after 10PM Sundays to Thursdays to enjoy half-priced wine bottles and $3.50 bar rails.

PRICE RANGE

US$7 - US$18

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours

CUISINES

Italian, Pizza, Cafe

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Reservations

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richardcG4390DG

62 reviews

Reviewed October 25, 2023

Simple, Homely, Relaxing.

Located in Little Italy, and a very simple and homely restaurant. The food is fairly good, the staff and the service was excellent. We had Bruschettas and Lasagna and Fettuccine Alfredo. It is a very relaxing and inexpensive restaurant and good for the price. I...definitely recommend it.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dave T

1 review

Reviewed October 21, 2023

Bad experience.

First, service was great. But food was not. Ordered as two main dishes for lunch the minestrone and the caprese salad. The minestrone was dull, lacking any good flavor. The caprese salad was an embarrassment. The tomatoes were unripe and tasteless. The mozarella was almost...nonexistent. I should have sent it back.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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621aliciad

39 reviews

Reviewed October 13, 2023 via mobile

Great neighborhood staple

We went down to Little Italy excited to try some authentic Italian food and stumbled into this place. So happy we gave it a shot! From the outside, it is not fancy looking but it definitely has character. We sat outside and easily got a...table on a Friday late afternoon. Our server was super sweet and very attentive. We ordered arancini balls, a personal cheese pizza, a meatball sub, and a cheese calzone. Everything was delicious. Including the complimentary bread! I didn’t care for the marinara, though, but that is a matter of personal preference. I was also surprised that the calzone contained sauce inside, as that is not typical of a calzone, at least from the US. But it was still good. The others in my party enjoyed their meals as well. I would come back here again to try more of the food selections!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Shropshiretom

18 reviews

Reviewed October 2, 2023

Good diner , relaxed atmosphere in a great location .

Ate here twice during our regular visit to Toronto - once for breakfast , and again for Sunday brunch . Despite being busy , the staff remained calm and proactive . The food on both occasions was good quality , hot , and tasty ....The only slight grumble was the loud sports TV on Sunday - Premiereship football does not need high volume commentary to be enjoyable .More

Date of visit: September 2023

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823vicd

315 reviews

Reviewed July 5, 2023 via mobile

Amazing food

An incredible Italian cafe/restaurant in the heart of Little Italy on College Street! With over 50 years of running, they have perfected their culinary offerings and service. The combination of quality food and attentive service is undoubtedly a recipe for a memorable dining experience. The...presence of a great patio adds to the charm, providing an inviting outdoor space to enjoy your meal. Exploring the flavors of Italian cuisine in such a historic and vibrant neighborhood must be a treat for the senses.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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Ava E

1 review

Reviewed June 21, 2023 via mobile

Disappointing

Great Patio Risotto balls, awful Seafood pasta over cooked and no flavor Bread rolls, fresh best thing about visit..Sad for family who recommend

Date of visit: June 2023

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randy e

16 reviews

Reviewed June 17, 2023

Right out of the gate

My parents taught me if you have nothing nice to say , say nothing at all. This was right out of the gate. Review is over.

Date of visit: June 2023

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jldoblado

45 reviews

Reviewed May 11, 2023 via mobile

Best place to watch soccer games while you eat or just drink.

Best place to watch soccer games. You can watch any game shown in Canada, while you eat or just drink. Pizzas are good, mussels in white or red sauce better. Calamari and scampi a little short on shrimps but calamari very nicely fried.

Date of visit: May 2023

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mckmactravel

294 reviews

Reviewed September 4, 2022 via mobile

Great coffee, great eggs, great price

Very happy with this place near my sister’s house. Enjoyed spending time with her family and grabbing brunch at her go to spot. Had a great macchiato, fantastic eggs Benny and toast and was pleasantly surprised at the bill. Thought they had undercharged and had...to check the cheque. All good!More

Date of visit: August 2022

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Mark D

75 reviews

Reviewed August 10, 2022 via mobile

Food fresh, delicious - ambience great - and the price is right.

Food fresh, delicious - ambience great - and price was right ! Came here today for an afternoon family get-together. No trouble getting a table outside. We had beers and coke for drinks. All good. I had the Roadhouse Burger and (unsalted) fries. My partner...had a Chicken salad. My children totally happy with their choices. Road noise a slight problem today - but not the fault of the restaurant. Would definitely come back.More

Date of visit: August 2022

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triphappy07

62 reviews

Reviewed July 26, 2022

Loved the patio, most of the food was delish

Lovely patio which was perfect for our summer dinner (and more COVID-safe). A bit of a bumpy start as the bread that came out as a starter was kind of gummy and seemed like grocery-store quality. However, the rest of our meal was stellar and...we were all happy with our food. I had the pasta al forno and my companion had the calzone. Delish. The carrot cake was also fantastic, quite spicy. The patio can't be beat.More

Date of visit: July 2022

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onnik

92 reviews

Reviewed May 16, 2022 via mobile

Historical interest point

Historical point in Little Italy district. Lovely staff and delicious meals. Prices are decent. You can watch sports game as well. Good to visit in neighborhood

Date of visit: May 2022

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Charles B

33 reviews

Reviewed April 12, 2022

Everything was great!

I dropped in this morning for their dip special (breakfast) and the services great, the food was great, and the price was great. Enough said! cb

Date of visit: April 2022

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Trevor S

31 reviews

Reviewed March 27, 2022

Good Food and Cosy Atmosphere

Service was friendly and quick. Atmosphere on a cold March afternoon was comfortably cozy. Food was good. I had lasagna. We appreciated the bread and butter. Hallway to the bathrooms in the basement has a low ceiling. No issues with this, just remember to watch...your head.More

Date of visit: March 2022

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Doglover777

107 reviews

Reviewed February 21, 2022

disappointing

thought it was going to be better based on the number of people inside the place.... left disappointed. the food wasn't bad. service was okay, not overly friendly. the owner (I assume it was the owner) was the only one in the entire restaurant not...wearing a mask... the pizza was good. panzerotti average. the pasta was okay, although I have tasted much more flavourful bolognese for much cheaper. the issue is the value for the price. this place, I'm sorry, isn't authentic Italian. everyone else got bread on their table but we received nothing. prices were outrageous considering there were SO many add-on prices. every meal was minimal and had high prices. the average price for a meal was around 18-20ish dollars but NO sides are offered. Very disappointing as all five of us left here still hungry. And that's pretty sad considering we spent 100 bucks to go out for dinner, hoping to be filled up at the end of the night. Not very good value. Other Italian restaurants in little Italy are definitely worth a deeper look at.More

Date of visit: February 2022

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