Florentia in Toronto

579 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2M5, Canada

★★★★★
(335 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant

About

Serving rustic Italian cuisine

Website
florentiato.com
Address
579 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2M5, Canada
Plus Code
PJ36+CQ Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
335 reviews

Most Mentioned

tiramisu (15) food and service (11) mussels (10) carbonara (10) veal (9) linguine (8) home (7) calamari (6) seafood (5) grilled (5)
5 stars
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★★★★★
November 17, 2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Florentia Restaurant is a true gem! From the cozy yet elegant atmosphere—it’s the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. The food was delicious, and beautifully presented. Portion sizes were just right, leaving us completely satisfied. The service was fantastic as well; the staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about our experience. Florentia is a place I would recommend. 👏🍷🍝

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

Fantastic restaurant all around. Robert is attentive and a pleasure, as is the rest of the staff. We have been a few times and the experience has been consistent - this is a go-to Italian spot for sure.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Cozy restaurant with delicious seafood linguine and Margherita pizza. The beet salad with goat cheese, calf liver and sea bass very good as well. Quick, friendly service from Robert. Thank you!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Great lil Italian restaurant. Delicious pastas and dessert. Even their complimentary bread and dip was spot on. I will come back.

★★★★
September 5, 2023

Florentia on Mount Pleasant west had been our goto italian joint in the recent years. We have dined in ( and ordered out) many times and has been overall a consistent taste experience. Menu is limited and has few good selections. Vegetarian options are good and welcomed. Seasonal menu items ( recently Burrata) are good too. The Pesto and Margareita pizzas are the best albeit have decreased in size and increased in price off late. Pastas dishes are good and taste fresh and flavorful as they made to order. They do have a decent collection of local wines. Could expand on the dessert options from Tiramisu. Service had been a hit and miss. Prices have increased post pandemic and portions could slightly improve. Overall a good family dining experience in the mount plesant whereabouts.

★★★★★
June 8, 2023

It’s such a cute little restaurant with really good pastas. I LOVE the olive dip that they bring with bread. It was so delicious and fresh. We tried the grilled calamari and it was also very good. Our main meals ( the pastas) were good too. The price with tax and tip was around 40. Considering we got an appetizer and a main course, I thought the menu is reasonably priced however they can definitely improve their service.

January 15, 2023

As an Italian food lover, I was very disappointed: The veal scaloppini was under-spiced (or unsavoury!), and the Fungi pasta, which could’ve been flavourful with all the assorted mushrooms flavours, was actually tasteless, being like a bowl of soaked overcooked pasta in milk :/ Salad: no dressing! Dessert: a hard no, too! It was a wrong idea to even go there being such disappointed by all the main dishes. So, not a surprise! Environment: the salmon/fishy smell from the kitchen was all over the place. / People were too loud in such a small place. / Washrooms were not clean at all. / a fly was flying around our table the whole time. / the table next to the door-window gets cold with each person coming in/going out. Staff: friendly, but too busy to take care of our table in time and properly.

★★★★★
April 18, 2022

Had a wonderful time here, the food, the wine and the service was exemplary. Excellent homemade bread, pasta and sauces. The tiramisu dessert was a wonderful finish to dinner. Massi was a great waiter and recommended some excellent wine. 5/5

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Simply, Fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

I had the grilled calamari and linguini ai fungi, the food was some of the best Italian food I had ever had in Toronto. The service was amazing. Id definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

It has a wonderful terrace where you can dine very well if the temperature is good. The food is very good, correct prices and very friendly service. You park nearby, it is in a good neighborhood. Advisable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Booked last minute and got a table. Pleasantly surprised, I got the lamb pasta, so got the veal. Will definitely return to try their pizzas.

★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I have no clue how this place has such a good rating. Maybe we just went on an off night, but if so, what an off night. My fiancée and I went here for our anniversary, and it was an incredibly disappointing experience. First, when the server took our orders, he told us about the appetizers - minestrone soup and burrata. She ordered the soup, stating that she doesnt eat cheese. At this point I said I would try the burrata. When it came out, it was *massive*. It was also incredibly bland, so after several bites, I could only eat the salad around it. When the server came to take the plates, he asked if I didnt like it. I explained that it was much more than I anticipated. It was only at this point that he said it was meant for two people - not when I ordered, and *after* my fiancée ordered her own app, and stated she doesnt eat cheese.. Then, for our mains, she got linguine al mare and I got lamb pappardelle. Both were, again, extremely bland, and I also found two large bones in my pasta. These could have either chipped a tooth or become a choking hazard but luckily I found them before either of those happened. I notified the server of the large bones and he thanked me. He came back later to offer us dessert (it wasnt clear if this was meant to be for free as an apology, though it seemed like it), but at this point I couldnt trust anything to taste good and our appetite had been spoiled anyway. So we declined. Then the bill came, and not only did they not take anything off the bill (even a partial reduction would have been appropriate), but this was when we also found out that the burrata app (that he declined to mention until afterwards was meant for two people) was a whopping $30 - more than the price of either of our entrees. And polite though he was, the server was also quite slow and inattentive. We even witnessed another gentlemen announce that he was leaving after being seated but not being checked on for ten minutes. And it wasnt busy - at its peak, the restaurant had five tables total (us plus four others). Slow and inattentive service, bland food, a lack of communication, and nothing taken off the bill to compensate. I would have rather had $20 removed than two free desserts. We wont be returning.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

My husband & I were staying in the area for work last week and came across Florentia on-line. We are so glad that we did! The food was delicious and the waiter was so attentive and helpful. He had recommended the Penne alla Rustica, which was amazing! My husband enjoyed the Sea Bass special. We look forward to a return visit soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Wow This cozy Italian restaurant will blow your mind. We tried 2 different pastas, ala carbonara & rigatoni ai funghi with chicken & they both tasted great Our server was really nice & friendly. The food came pretty fast. They also offer complimentary bread & olive oil which was kinda off,the bread didn t seem fresh to me but it didn t ruin the experience. Try the Tiramisu for sure .it s one of the bests you could try in the city. The vibe is so good & cozy for a small get together or a date night Loved this place & will definitely come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Simple, solid, good Italian food. Great staff

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent service and amazing food, especially the bread. This bread is one of the best bread I have ever had. I would recommend going here, also the pizza was delicious it was fresh, hot, and it tasted great.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good food, not bad service. Portions could be bigger, you need a starter to be full.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had a lovely dinner here for Summerlicious. The caesar salad, salmon, and panna cotta are recommended!

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food and service were disgusting! Food made me literally puke only to have our waiter argue with me the food was fine and want me to pay the bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food: We went for dinner here and the first thing I will say is the food was fantastic. We started with Bruschetta. The tomatoes were ripe, the base crisp and there was just enough oil, basil and arugula to make each bite enjoyable. For our main we had Rigatoni Arrabbiata con Salsiccia and Spaghetti Bolognese. The spaghetti was cooked just over al dante and the sauce was delicious. It was a little salty for my preference--I usually lean towards a low or no sodium diet so my salt tolerance is low--but even with that I cleaned my plate. It was definitely something that reminded me of plates I had when I visited Italy years ago. My partner enjoyed his meal immensely as well. The wine list is small but going based on the wine we had, it has quite the delicious selection that pairs beautifully with the food offerings. We were too filled after our main to try dessert but everything on the menu sounded fantastic. Service: Its a small place so theres not much staff, however, the gentleman that was serving us and the one other table of guests was courteous and attentive. The Place: Its a small storefront, with maybe a dozen tables. Its quiet so if the other guests are speaking loudly, its all you hear. We enjoyed our dinner at the one table next to the window, enjoying the warm spring evening sun. TLDR: Small Italian place that serves wonderful food, has a delicious wine selection and is definitely worth a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Lovely restaurant with great food and very reasonably priced. Special mention to Robert for the incredible service as always. Definitely recommend this place :)

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great restaurant for a chill night out around the neighbourhood. Special mention to Robert for the superb service as always. Definitely recommend this place!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Our bread and the potatoes werent fully cooked (bread was doughy and the potatoes were still partially raw), this happens sometimes the rest of the food was pretty good but the waiter was fairly rude and standoffish the whole time. We came right as they opened so we figured maybe we had caught them by surprise or whatever but when we pointed out the undercooked food the waiter got defensive, and started asking us what we wanted. We did get new potatoes that were fully cooked this time but not once did we hear the server apologize for serving us undercooked food. Maybe it wouldve been better if we had gone later in the evening? I honestly dont know

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing Italian food! So authentic

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A quiet little restaurant with great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The only downside is the terrible music system. It almost ruins the evening with it cutting out and being static. This isnt a new problem either. They just dont do anything to fix it. Food and service are amazing.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Florentia is a cute, local Italian restaurant that serves truly delicious food. The mastermind behind this establishment is Chef Eli. His experience in the culinary arts is humbly demonstrated on each plate. The prices are very fair. And the service provided by Antonio was professional. I will be coming back soon.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Loved it and would definitely return!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Hidden gem. Great food, great service and very nice people. Our new go to local restaurant. Thank you.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Florentia is a lovely local restaurant where you immediately feel right at home. The pizzas/pastas are delicious and the service is unmatched, with incredibly thoughtful, friendly, and attentive staff. It s a neighbourhood gem, and we are already looking forward to coming back!

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

It could be so much better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious authentic food, intimate atmosphere and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a fantastic time. I will return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We got the linguine della casa and gnocchi gorgonzola and enjoyed both very very much! The atmosphere is very warm and cosy. We had an AMAZING host which made this experience even better! I will definitely go back and recommend this place to my friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful food. We have been looking for an authentic spaghetti carbonara in North Toronto. Handmade fresh pasta and pig cheek pancetta combine to make an excellent dish. Everything else is also top quality (olive oil, bread) and Robert makes an excellent dirty martini

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely perfect!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went for dinner on Saturday night. Pasta and pizza and tiramisu were delicious . Authentic Italian food.. It was really yummy..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free crust for the pizza Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came for Valentines day. The food was delicious. We ordered mussels, sausage rigatoni, the V-day special: Lobster Ravioli, and the homemade cheesecake. The house made bread was so fresh. The service was excellent, our server was hilarious and friendly. The only thing I would note is the portion size for the ravioli was small. Otherwise, perfect night. They were out of tiramisu so we will have to come back to try it. Highly recommend this cozy spot for a date night.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing. People there were super friendly . Great ambience for a quite date night.. I love how humble the chef and the servers were ... Definitely going back for the food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Italian place ever. Have tried enough Italian and can confidently say this was the best one so far. Keep coming back for the authentic food. Lovely staff too. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic local spot! Food was fresh and prepared in an open kitchen. Wine pour was generous, fresh bread offered with a delicious olive, pepper, oil spread. We had one pasta special and one regular menu item - both were excellent. Authentic dessert made in house - the tartufo was exceptional! The service was prompt without being too overbearing. Clearly had a lot of regular local customers which says something! Highly recommend for an intimate date night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went here to celebrate Valentines day and we had such a good time! The place is cozy and the food was really good. The best part for me though was how well our waiter took care of us! We were treated and attended to so well, thanks a lot Florentia.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cozy place in midtown with an amazing menu. Great food and excellent service. A true hidden gem!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My FAVOURITE restaurant in our area. The food is done perfectly. Makes for an excellent date night. The staff are wonderful as well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best gnocchi I have ever had! Went here with my partner and we got the pizza and gnocchi, food was incredible, and the server was extremely nice, was a great experience! Highly recommend

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good Carbonara, good staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful food, wonderful service, and wonderful atmosphere. Kidous provided us the best possible service and food and dessert suggestions. Thank you Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered Pizza. The dough seems to be a frozen dough bought from a grocery store, and not very cooked ( no char at all, fully cooked but white and rubbery). The topping were correct, generous but not necessarily amazing. I would recommend to avoid the pizza . We were a table of 6, ordered 5 Pizza, and all the same conclusion. Service was good, music a bit loud.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best carbonara I ve ever had in my life, bar none. From arriving to leaving, I was in complete heaven.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love the fresh pasta, delicious sauces and best bruschetta!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and great service. I had the manicotti and my partner had the carbonara; both were fantastic!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

All the pasta dishes we had were delicious - loved the texture of my pasta. The service was also friendly and attentive.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Surprisingly good bruschetta

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great meal with good service. Pasta was brilliant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great tasting food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food , great customer service ..very clean .. A friendly chef who came out to our table and had a good chat ..he is passionate about his cooking .highly recommended Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options avaible .. Parking: Paid street parking just in front of the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Italian restaurant!! Food is delicious, atmosphere is great. Our server made it special!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I m happy to share my experience at Florentia, an enchanting Italian restaurant that has truly won my heart. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the utmost warmth and friendliness by Robert, who truly made us feel like family. The menu at Florentia offers a delectable array of Italian delicacies, and we started our meal with the Cozze Marinara appetizer. Oh, what a delight it was! The mussels were cooked to perfection, tender and succulent, swimming in a rich and flavorful sauce that had our taste buds dancing with joy. Moving on to the main course, we indulged in the Manicotti and the Penne Al Salmone. The dishes were prepared with utmost care and using only the freshest ingredients. The Manicotti had a perfectly balanced blend of creamy ricotta cheese and tomato sauce, while the Penne Al Salmone featured tender salmon pieces complemented by a delightful sauce. Each bite was a harmonious explosion of flavors, leaving us completely satisfied. No Italian meal is complete without a decadent dessert, and we couldnt resist trying the tiramisu. It was the perfect ending to our extraordinary dining experience. The layers of delicate sponge cake soaked in espresso and decadently creamy mascarpone cheese were a true work of art. What impressed us the most was that the sweetness was just right, not overpowering, allowing the flavors to shine through. All in all, our time at Florentia was nothing short of exceptional. From the warm hospitality from Robert to the incredible flavors, this eatery has truly captured the essence of Italy. I highly recommend visiting Florentia for a memorable dining experience that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

December 22, 2023

One of the worst Italian meals of my life. I couldn t even eat the food because it was so terrible and we weren t asked how it was. The young waiter was super inexperienced and the older one was horrible. Do not eat at this restaurant. My partner doesn t like wasting food so he choked it down and nearly threw it back up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Reliable and open when others aren t. Great people, always happy to support. The liver is great and the mushroom Marsala with veal or chicken is excellent. Would recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at Florentia. We started our evening with perfect Manhattans and our appetizers and main courses were all delicious. Our waiter was fantastic...very friendly and attentive but not intrusive. We definitely recommend Florentia!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and greater service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The ambience is cozy, romantic, and fun . The food is beyond words that can describe . The service is above and beyond any expectations. The chef, sous chef , kitchen staff and staff are none other than exceptional; super personable and genuine ! One of our best experiences!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wonderful food and service. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We love the food and the service is great.It is probably the best Mt Pleasant Restaurant and the prices are reasonable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I ordered a take-out salad and a dinner earlier tonight. It was ready when I arrived and still hot when I got home. The veal was really tender and flavourful and the beet salad was excellent. Price was reasonable. It s one of my favourite restaurants on Mt. Pleasant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great evening! - we came here on a Saturday evening and had a really good time. All the food ordered (Grilled calamari, Spigola, Arctic Char, Veal) was all good and reasonably priced We will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Been back several times. Food is excellent. Spaghetti, pizza, arugula salad, tiramasu, coffee. Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We enjoyed our delicious dinner and great service at Florentia almost 3 weeks ago. The food quality and taste was amazing and beyond my expectations.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The Menu offered a variety of pastas, pizzas, salads, daily specials and desserts! Everything my son and I ordered was deliciously prepared! Our Server was knowledgeable about the menu and timed our courses perfectly! We will most definitely return!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very very tasty food. Massie (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was very kind and welcoming, which is rare these days. The bread appetizer was incredible, which is a good judge of character of the food. I had the chicken parm with no sauce and it was incredible. The place is very cozy and felt very personable. If you are looking for a pizza/pasta place, go here for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went for a dinner on Monday night. Very friendly service on the phone to book the reservation and inside. We loved our main dishes, one of the best pasta s we ate in awhile.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The spaghetti Bolognese was excellent. Wonderful atmosphere, especially liked the touch of Italian music. Will definitely come back to try more of their dishes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pretty good Italian restaurant. A lot of predictable offerings and a few surprises on the menu. Specials were enjoyed by two of our group and well received. The menu surprise for me was a baby beef liver in a seasoned balsamic reduction. Kind of Italian I guess. Very tasty. Wine list from too$$$ to reasonable. I dont know Italian wines as well as other regions, so maybe they were the right price. I like watching the open kitchen. Lots of action. Some may find it noisy and distracting. In a big cosmo city, this place may not stand out as anything super special. But the combo of traditional and bistro offers something for most. For sure, if youre local, try it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had the pleasure to take my girlfriend here for her birthday. Giorgio, our waiter, was personable and gave us recommendations to make sure our meal was delicious. My girlfriend has Celiac disease, which they treated with the upmost seriousness. Eliah cooks with love and produced one of the best osso buccos, comparable to your mothers (and mine). We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What can I say... I have a top notch dining experience whenever I frequent this restaurant! The food is excellent and fresh, the owner & staff make you feel special on every visit. The pasta, the pasta, the pasta (had to say it 3 times! :). Tried various dishes and they all impress. You feel like some good Italian cuisine... give them a try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My daughter and I LOVE Florentia! Incredible atmosphere, very cute date night location. Good is fabulous, wine selection is good, service is quick, personable and most importantly, friendly. Im a big believer that service experience is everything, and the staff at Florentia dont disappoint. They have the SWEETEST staff that go above and beyond.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best italian food, I tried linguine di mare and it was absolutely amazing, great attention as well! I definitely recommend it

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

All the food we tasted was delicious and the staff so friendly. Very nice place

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This place is my favourite usual italian spot, I love the food, staff are the friendliest and they make you feel like home! I ordered Rustica chicken pasta so many times and it s AMAZING!!! Definitely go there and enjoy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was amazing. Tiramisu and pasta is a must. Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A little taste of Italy! Lots of good options for those craving Italian cuisine. Not the fanciest establishment, but that may be part of the charm for some.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food good price nice ambiance

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It was very affordable and delicious, specially sea food pasta

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely staff. Very polite and friendly. Delicious food. Everything you look for in a restaurant.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was slow. Added a million extra charges to the bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Massi was a great host. He helped to choose the wine and his suggestion was good. Pizza was really good along with the dessert. I would recommend to visit this place if you are in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Vegetarian options: No gluten free pastas but do have gluten free pizzas Wheelchair accessibility: Can accommodate a large wheelchair on outside patio.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We had a lovely experience that was as a result of the attentive service, excellent food, and beautiful ambiance. We will certainly be returning! Would rate 6 stars if we could!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a nice dinner on their patio. Friendly service even though they were a bit busy. My pizza was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic service, delicious food, the menu is nothing but amazing options which are sure to delight!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Authentic italian taste with the best service out there. 6/5 for the hospitality.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice food , super hospitable staff, we will be back again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Incredible service and food. The free bread tastes like back in Italy. Would recommend to everyone

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good food and wonderful service ! Thank you Macy

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent Italian food!! Fresh pasta, good quantity and excellent service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Was in the neighbourhood yesterday. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. A nice quiet setting. Calamari, Rigatoni Arrabbiata and Manicoti were super delicious. The Crème brûlée was one of the best I ve ever had. Will be back there soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic pasta and pizza, Pasta was amazing , .I am a big fan of spice. If you order the pizza ask for the hot spice , Yes hot , but with great flavour .you don t find that too often without the vinegar taste. No rush atmosphere with lovely music. You cannot go wrong, Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy a few hours of talking with family and friends.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and amazing service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food nice friendly service has a warm family feel .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Really good the carbonera is best and everything else is also really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the best home-made pastas in town. The staff was also very accommodating to our particular requests and the whole restaurant atmosphere was very friendly. But I stress once more how delicious the pasta was, wow.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food and awesome service ....

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Was seated quickly at a vibrant patio. Service was impeccable and the food was amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place with amazing homemade pasta and tiramisu. Service was incredible

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely spot and the service is fantastic. My friends and I were welcomed and treated to the utmost best from start to finish. Food is good too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tried their summer licious menu. Food and service were phenomenal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food was AMAZING. Italian cuisine is my favorite and could honestly say this is my favorite Italian restaurant in the city. The bolognese linguine was exceptional and when I thought the meal couldn t get any better the tiramisu was off the chain. I highly recommend coming here if you re craving authentic Italian cuisine

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food here was so authentic and delicious. The pasta and desserts are all homemade and tasted so fresh. We had the carbonara, bolognese and linguine a la mare. Everything was so flavorful and the service was great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I m hesitant to even post an honest review of this place in fear that this best kept secret will become so popular it will be impossible to get a reservation. This is by far the best Italian restaurant in the city. Ok I said it!!!! Everything that we had from the appetizers to the dessert was perfectly prepared. The service was impeccable. Did I mention the homemade bread .well it was piping hot and fresh out of the oven. Everything was phenomenal. I ll be back now that I ve at last found my Italian go to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We were there for summerlicious dinner. The menu was great. The food just as great. There was 9 of us and everyones meal was great. Our waiter Masih was amazing. So polite and accommodating. Would definitely go back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with friends .Everything was wonderful. Food was delicious ie linguini di mare

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a wonderful time with my friend here on Friday night. Ordered an calamari appetizer and a beet salad to share, we each ordered a pasta dish, the food was amazing and the service was excellent! We didnt have the chance to try the dessert as we both were quite full. And judging by the delicious food, pretty sure the dessert would be equally good as well! Highly recommended this authentic Italian restaurant! 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and food. Best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Visit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food was delicious, the Funghi salad was amazing & the service from Ilya was fantastic. You gotta come here if youre in the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is our second time here and this time was better than the first. I would suggest making a reservation but my guy Masiah hooked us up. The service is like none other you feel as if you are in Italy eating at someones home. We had a variety of dishes and from the bread to dessert nothing disappointed. I came from the Bahamas for this and will have to go back and discipline myself to have the pizza , who am I fooling will have that as an appetizer (lol). If you want great authentic Italian in the city this is a must try.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Florentia has been my greatest Italian food experience. The food was very authentic and of high quality. The hospitality offered by Masih and Ilya was very pleasant too. They made us feel as if we were dining in our familys home! The passion and effort in maintaining a great experience for the customers was evident as well. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for a night out!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went here last Friday based on the reviews and it did not disappoint. The service was great, the food was tasty and fresh. The bruschetta was one of the best Ive had in a long time! And the Tiramisu with the limoncello was the perfect way to end the night. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed and they have a cute patio as well. I will definitely be going back for the Grilled octopus, bruschetta and some of the pasta dishes and of course dessert. Oh, and and its a good price point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely quaint restaurant. My sister-in-law and myself went for the Summerlicious menu. Everything was delicious! Would definitely go back again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely delicious! What an amazing night with great food, excellent wine and fabulous dessert.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic meal and the desserts were outstanding

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic food, great service, authentic Italian pasta. We both had pasta and came back specifically for the Penne al Salmone. Our compliments go directly to the fantastic chef who really knows how to cook Italian pasta, complimenti! The dessert is absolutely great as well. We definitely recommend dining here or even ordering something to go, which we also did. Best regards, The Umbrella Academy

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I always get their Manicotti - the best Ive ever had! I also love their caprese salad, panna Cotta and tiramisu. My husband loves their chicken parmigiana. This time around we ordered something different; rigatoni ai funghi and spaghetti bolognese. Both were a little bland. It was IMHO, I will stick to my usual order or try something else next time. Service is always great though so I will return for the manicotti and staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

honestly it s not often i go to an italian place that actually has a bunch of options for folks stuck in the shackles of lactose intolerance but they really delivered! the staff was amazing and they were sure to let the kitchen know i had a dairy problem. food was a solid 10/10 too. highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Parking: Green P street parking.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice experience! We will get back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The most amazing service, the most delicious food, and a lovely little atmosphere!! Our server Masih was PHENOMENAL!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Incredible Italian food and amazing service! Our experience at Florentia was perfect. We got the caprese salad, grilled calamari and mussels to start - highly recommend them all. For mains, we got their osso buco special and rigatoni bolognese, both were fantastic. It was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

That was amazing night and really tasty itlian food....thank u for everything

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing service, food was as expected, fresh, clean proper Italian food at reasonable prices. Recommend for a nice casual authentic Italian dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Real Italian dinner, fresh ingredients, service was awesome by Masi . Definitely coming back .

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really enjoyed the food here. Service was also fantastic.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing experience!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Took my girlfriend on a date there. It was shoking how amazing the food was made. We know italian food and this place was on point!!! Service was also amazing and professional . Definitely taking her there again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was delicious! It was a busy night but even then the service was commendable. If you are looking to get some authentic Italian food then this is the place for you!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We had a great experience. Great food and great service for a good price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place, friendly staff and tasty fresh pasta. Definitely one of my new favorites.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Went there with my girlfriend for the first time and the place was amazing. Service was great, food was great, beyond our expectations. The servers there were also great. They went above and beyond especially one of the guys. He turned our regular dinner to a candle lit dinner; which was very thoughtful. The best part was that we got to personally thank the head chef at the end of the night whom was also very nice. He even remembered what we ordered before we even finished saying what it was. So that was very impressive. Would definitely recommend to others :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of the best (if not THE best) restaurants Ive been to in a while!! The staff were friendly (particularly our waiter Robert but the hostess and one of the cooks came by to see if we needed anything throughout the night) and the food came quickly (it was also delicious)!! Such a great restaurant; would highly recommend this place to anyone!!! Cant wait to go again soon!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

It was the most amazing restaurant experience! Right away my sisters and I felt so at home. The service was amazing, everyone was so attentive and friendly - a stark contrast from a restaurant experience just recently! - and they took time to talk to us. We genuinely felt that they valued our business. The food was absolutely delicious and arrived hot. Would 11/10 recommend this to anyone! Well done, Florentia!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

If I could give 6 stars I would... absolutely amazing restaurant with SUPERB service, great food, good prices, and good portions. Went to another similar restaurant to this just down the street from here about a week before and was incredibly disappointed. This restaurant was a breath of fresh air in comparison, and now we know a local place that can become a regular for us. 100% recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We had a most terrific time at Florentia. The food was simply delicious with fantastic portion at a great price. Very charming place with courteous and friendly service. A home cooking feel without doing the dishes. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This place is amazing,the food was awesome,the service was top class.. everything was on point am encouraging you to give it a try...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I was looking for an Italian restaurant as my daughter only likes Italian cuisine. Small cosy restaurant with an open kitchen. Totally enjoyed the meal. We ate the manicotti ( pasta stuffed with cheese and spinach in a tomato sauce), canadese ( pepperoni mushroom pizza) and my daughter ate the Margherita pizza. It was all very delicious. My colleague loved the tomato sauce from the manicotti. They serve some bread with olive oil which is pretty good too. I would have given this a 5 for better service. The restaurant was full and there was only one server. Go here when you have time in your hands.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Beautiful cozy place. Nothing fancy on the visual side but food is amazing. You can tell patrons there are regular which speaks volumes of the quality of food. Definitely coming back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

One of the best pasta Ive ever had.. No fuss just great quality delishious food. Staff friendly welcoming and helpful.. Look forward to returning Thankyou

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

To be honest, I hesitated between 4 and 5 stars. Was here for Winterlicious. I had PEI mussels (the sauce was divine!), manicotti (pasta staffed with cheese and spinach in tomato sauce) and tiramisu. The service was ok, but not welcoming or friendly at all. The portions didn`t seem to be as generous as you often get in Italian places. However the food was of a really high quality.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

A group of two of us came here Friday evening for a Winterlicious dinner. Id reccomend trying the spaghetti carbonara and chicken parmigiana. They were great. Mussels were good as well. The caesar salad was tangy and the croutons were over baked and hard to bite into. The creme brulee was so-and-so. The service wasnt that great. The server didnt ask if we wanted another drink or more water while we had our apps and mains. He left empty glassware and the appetizer plate on our table for the whole main. After clearing our main plates, we sat around for a while and almost sure they forgot that we didnt receive our desserts. We werent deep in conversation either but actually waiting for our desserts so we had to ask for them. I came here last Summerlicious with a group of three and it was good so we came back. After last night, Im not sure if I would go here again. (2020-2-8)

December 22, 2020

I ordered pasta there and the food was bad. The salmon and the shrimp was not good and it was smelly bad food. I Just through it away. If I could put less than one star, I would do. Don t waste your money

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food deelish! Service .. impeccable! The evening was a treat! 5 star!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Went here for winterlicious and the service was decent, although I could detect attitude from the server when we asked for butter for our bread. The appetizers were great, we really enjoyed the mussels. The entrees were good, however the carbonara had no taste, it was lacking salt and the pasta itself was overcooked. The dessert was decent as well. Overall, yes Id probably go back but not for the carbonara.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Went here late night as it was about to close but they accommodated us and were very friendly. My boyfriend who is very specific about Italian food was surprised by the quality of food as it was way better than our expectations.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Wonderful cozy place. Great food. On the Pricey side. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

By far my favourite place to go by for a great Italian meal. Lovely employees, fantastic chef, and I highly recommend the calamari alla griglia for an appetizer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Really nice place and tasty

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and service. Even eating on the footpath, due Covid situation, the service and food were really good and I am def coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great Italian like homemade. Nice tiramisu dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

DE-LICIOUS! And inexpensive.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious food, great service and cozy place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It was busy today BC of summerlicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We went for Summerlicious as their menu was broader than most other restaurants. I had a caesar salad, seafood linguine, and manna cotta, all of which were very tasty and well prepared. My companions were similarly impressed. A bit noisy, and parking on Mt Pleasant can be a challenge, but all in all a very pleasant dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It s a small venue but the service is great. Very attentive service staff and also manager who also is very involved. I enjoyed having dinner here for summerlicious I would recommend

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Service was excellent. Even though restaurant was packed food came out on time and hot. Selected from the summerlicious menu, this may have hindered the portion size for the main course. The appetizer and dessert courses were great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious Italian food with nice ambience. Items were little expensive compared to the place. Service was very slow.

★★★
December 22, 2019

Just okay. Too expensive food and wine for the quality. Used to be a lot better.

★★
December 22, 2019

Went for summerlicous, the main course seemed like something I could make at home. The bathroom aslo had dollar store soap, I would have expected more care given the price of dinner for 2. The tiramisu was above average. All in all subpar experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We went to Florentia for my husbands birthday in Monday July 22 and had a great meal! Everyone loved the food and the service was outstanding. We will return. Grazie mille

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Portions were meagre compared to the cost - couldve been becuase we ordered from the Summerlicious menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Stumbled upon this little treasure after shopping nearby. What a great find! Clean, nice atmosphere, great staff. We had the grilled Calamari and Bruschetta to start. Both great. It s easy to mess up Calamari but it was perfect, nicely presented on a bed of greens in a tasty without being overpowered dressing. For the main I had as good a Gnocchi as I ve ever had. A good Chianti and interesting chat with the waiter made it a great easy evening. Will definitely go back and try more. The menu is quite extensive. Hopefully have room for desert next time.