Wynona Toronto in Toronto

One of my better meals of 2023 and they backed up on visit number two a few weeks ago. Even better than the first!

It is a very small open-kitchen restaurant serving three pastas, three mains, and some entrees, as well as a wide variety of wines. The branzino, the scallops, and the creme caramel were my favourites. They were amazing. The price for the size of the plates is on the high side, but it is worth a visit.

The open kitchen was so fun to be able to see everyone prepare all the delicious food. We had the branzino and the lumache - both were incredible. We also had the sticky toffee pudding with london fog ice cream for dessert which was the perfect end to the meal. Definitely recommend.

The dishes were FULL of flavour. I shared 2 apps and 2 pasta dishes with a friend and al 4 dishes were unique in their own way. High quality ingredients with lots of aroma and colours. Bathrooms and the staircase to the basement were a tad dingy. But Id go back again and would recommend this place.

Wynona has been on our go-to list for a few years. Love the ever changing seasonal menus. Always some delicious surprises.

10/10 on all fronts, this is one of those really special restaurants. Do whatever you have to do to come here and eat here.

Somewhat disappointed given the great reviews and the Michelin Guide feature. We ordered the burrata, focaccia (really just grilled bread), and apple/kale salad to start. They were good but nothing to write home about. I also ordered the Tonnarelli & while the pasta was fresh, I was very underwhelmed by the sauce and the protein. Unfortunately, this was a shared sentiment across my group despite us having ordered different pastas/mains. Glad to have finally tried this restaurant but I will not be back.

Such a disappointment. Focaccia wasn t focaccia it was more like homemade bread that had a spongy texture which fell apart. The scallop crudo was great but the burrata had no acid or depth. It left a lot to be desired. The lumache pasta felt like I could ve made it at home. The cheese was cut into cubes and the texture of the sauce was quite grainy. Highly disappointing for $27. As for the server - touching our table once to check in after our mains over 30 minutes is unacceptable. I was trying to get her attention for literally 10 minutes. Keep in mind this restaurant has less than 20 tables and I watched her run over 3/4 times to each other table in her section. Made us feel blatantly ignored or she has no attention to her tables either way such hype for zero substance. At least atmosphere inside was nice.

Cozy ambience, friendly staff, reasonable prices but food was subpar at best. Foccacia was bland. Scallop crudo and ravioli were overwhelmingly salty. Burrata and branzino were just not good. Could be the brown butter in both of those dishes that threw me off. The only thing I throughly enjoyed was the $8 plate of olives. Id maybe give it another shot once they change up their feature dishes.

Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion. Fantastic food with exceptional service in a quaint indoor environment with an open kitchen. I look forward to going again Dietary restrictions: Open to catering to restrictions Parking: Depending on the time parking can be very difficult. Public transit runs right next to the restaurant

Starters were very good (Tuna and Heirloom Tomatoes) Main course was Pasta Al Ragu but the meat texture was stringy. Pasta were well Al dente however. Dessert were ok. Service was good.

So happy we got to spend our 1 yr anniversary dinner at Wynona. Served by a few different team members, everyone was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and wine and made our evening extra special. Rotating seasonal menu was to die for, our favourite being the new cabbage dish and tomato salad! If youre looking for a delicious restaurant filled with warmth and care look no further. This is the spot!

had higher expectations but it was overall kind of meh. their focaccia bread is a waste of money and barely focaccia, tasted like normal bread. good service though

Delicious food, scraped our plates clean. Parking: Free street parking on Logan. Kid-friendliness: Theyll make a kids pasta with butter or butter and cheese.

Genuinely surprised that restaurant has anything over 3 stars. Food was delicious (4/5) but very slow. The experience was a 1/5 - very dry and uninviting staff. Between two main courses took over an hour, but they fed us the bill immediately. Not sure if this was a one off but I wouldnt recommend it.

My favourite restaurant in Toronto.

My partner and I were excited to experience Wynona for our 8th anniversary dinner. The atmosphere is amazing and ambiance perfect for a date night. The service was great and timely. While we found the dishes all had fresh ingredients, unfortunately they fell a little flat on taste. Our focaccia was a little too burnt, the scallop crudo was so fresh but the dish overall lacked flavour, the tuna I was very excited for especially in the dashi but did not taste much other than the ginger in the slaw. The radiatori was our favourite dish of the night. The pork collar was unfortunately too tough and we left some unfinished. Overall we are still glad we got to experience this restaurant at least once! For the price we just expected a little more.

We have been to Wynona previously a year or so ago, and loved it. However something has clearly changed. We were quite disappointed by the food quality and flavours. We had the whitw lily greens anchovy salad which was way too over-dressed (lettuce covered in dressing) and was far too tart. The scallop crudo was bathed in way too much sauce - and the tomato in the sauce didnt go with the delicate flavour of the scallop. The over-saucing completely overtook any scallop flavor. We had the touranelli pasta and the radiatore pasta, but of which were ok, but there was nothing stand out about them. They were slightly under-salted and seasoned, and both the rabbit and shrimp were lack luster. For $35 per pasta dish, this was very overpriced for the quality and flavour. The dessert was sadly even worse. The dulche de leche cake was bland. Our friends had a nut and peach allergy so couldnt get either available desert, so the waitress offered a lemon granita with fresh berries. This was essentially a bowel of crushed ice and some slices of pear, with no berries. While its appreciated being offered something else, in this case, it would have been better had they not offered anything at all. Being charged $15 for a bowel of ice wasnt great. The prices in general have gone up ($35 per pasta, $18-25 for an appetizer), and have now become not worth it based on the quality of the meal last night. Sadly, we likely wont be returning.

Some of the best pasta, service, and unpretentious atmosphere in Toronto. Awesome spot!

I had squid pasta and it was so delicious. Wine list is excellent. The atmosphere is lovely and cozy.

Amazing food, the charcuterie is remarkable. I visited over a year ago and I can still remember the cheese

One of the most amazing dining experiences Ive had in GTA so far! A must try .

It s a nice restaurant, food is pleasant but nothing extraordinary complex that you makes you go wow that s memorable. First server pompous, second guy more pleasant. It s A LOT of money, and for all the hype we expected more. Grilled Focaccia is dismal, whipped feta salad was tasty but basically no feta. Steak and pork mains were like going to someone s house for dinner and it was good but not great. We re not high maintenance, but not getting the hype over this place. Too bad.

Every single item out of that kitchen was exquisite. The scallops were perfectly balanced with little sparks of pepper. I love when a cook can take a simple thing like celery and fennel and make it taste exceptional. The ravioli was adorably presented and decadently delicious. The focaccia had a faint taste of gas in the grilling but the texture was like cake, the edges a crispy crust. One of the stand outs of the entire experience was the waiter who knew that menu down to every last detail. You could tell he authentically experienced joy in watching people eat good food and had a knowledge of gastronomy that would rival the best food critic out there. The dishes are generous in creativity, taste and portions. Worth every single penny.

Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere! The pork belly dish was melt-in-your-mouth amazing (though small in portion size) and the branzino was grilled to perfection- highly recommend . The miso tonnarelli was unfortunately a miss for us- a bit too salty for our taste. Overall, Wynona was a great dining experience!

Very cute restaurant in the city, but away from the busy-ness of the west side. Love the modern twist on Italian cuisine here!

Food is great but portion is small and very expensive.

Tl;dr trendy restauraunt, great flavours, fresh ingredients, service was meh, no cocktails or beers, pasta dishes and burrata were great, rest can be left. Came here under recommendation of friends. Fresh, local, season flavours pop out with colour and unstated flair. Pasta dishes were outstanding but appetizers didnt live up to the hype. Scallops were super overpowered by sauce and oranges. If scallops were the star, they were squashed by citrus. Endive salad was bland at best. The star was the small + expensive but tasty burrata dish: lovely Combo of grapes, pears, cheese and bread. Pastas is where theyre at. If youre looking to share, get all the pastas and skip the rest. Creme caramel was something out of Metro frozen ailse section. Not amazing texture, monocoloured syrup blob. Deconstructed chocolate cake was rich but lacked.... Acidity and made it overly monotonus. Worth a look but stick with the pasta. Expensive for the flavour, quality and service. Hit and miss menu. Update: Recently returned July 2024, my review still stands but thought the food overall was worse, service was still meh but they have drinks on their menu now. Whats worse is the absolutely horribly *loud* atmosphere - literally you have to tell to talk to someone across from you only 2 feet away. Downgrading from 3 to 2 stars.

We had a great time celebrating a birthday. And the team at Wynona were incredibly accommodating sending food out from a pre fixed menu for friends who arrived late due to the flooding in Toronto.

Wynona was, unfortunately, quite disappointing and not worth the expense. Having lived and traveled in Italy, I had high expectations for the pasta at Wynona. Sadly, it was just mediocre. The pasta wasnt al dente, the sauce lacked flavor, and the overall preparation was unremarkable. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. The appetizer, focaccia bread, was burnt. The panna cotta was overly gelatinous and far from what it should be. Its my favorite dessert, but I was so disappointed that I didnt even finish it. Im giving four stars because its clear the owner put effort into creating a pleasant atmosphere, and the service was good. However, it was quite cold on the patio, and there were no blankets available, which cut our visit short since my partner got cold. A restaurant like this should be able to provide blankets for guests. In conclusion, I was disappointed and do not recommend this place.

I liked the flavour of the food but the dishes were too salty and the portions were also quite small. I am not someone with a large appetite but even I thought the portion of pasta was not enough to feel full. I also ordered 2 appetizers which we were told needed bread to be best enjoyed with (as the dish is too salty without it) but the bread costs $6 extra. So if you order a $20 appetizer you would still need to spend an extra $6 in order to enjoy it properly, which makes no sense. Either include bread with the appetizers or make it less salty so it can be eaten as is.

One of the East Ends gems. The food here is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious. Its really a lovely place to grab a nice meal for an occasion. What I love most is that the menu is pretty much different every time that you go. Besides the Branzino, they switch everything up. So each experience feels new. Also, they have a great wine list. The only knock on this place is that they have one of those 2-hour limits for your reservation... so if you want a longer meal, you could feel rushed out. Its not a big deal if you know this in advance, but it does put a little pressure on you to keep it moving and ensure everyone is there on time.

Honestly both my visits were a perfect meal. I came back here last night for my birthday dinner with friends. We ordered one of each main and pasta dish. Some may call it crazy. I say the best way to taste a bit of everything. The ravioli and the tonnarelli pasta dishes were the two standout pasta wise. I like the 3rd one but just a little less. Lick my plate with the ravioli dish....that lemon sauce is on fire The Ontario bavette and the Branzino(fish) were winners for the mains. The sweet potato garnish on the bavette dish was amazing. You may not think much of the carrot cake or the carrot app but order them both. You wont regret it. My second visit was as perfect as my first. You definitely need to eat here. My first visit was in August 2023. I shared a main with my friend as an app instead of ordering off the app menu. The price difference was small and I think we made the right call. The Ontario pea agnolotti dish was a good size and I had to lick the sauce. Perfect amount of everything for an app for two people. I got the Branzino, brown butter, cerignola dish as my main. The fish was perfect. I just wish it came with a small side. Not sure what thatd be but I enjoyed it none the less. The dessert of White chocolate bavarois, brandy cherries, raspberries, milk crumb, and lime was a fun last bite. Not sure what itd look like but it was a great light dish. You need to eat here.

Had a dinner date there. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was good (especially the rabbit lasagna they had at the time), the service was fine (a tiny bit slow, and once we got our food, waitress was a bit insisting on us getting more food). Pretty modern decor. Very reasonable price. You should go :)

Ive long considered Wynona one of my top recommendations in Toronto, so it was with great enthusiasm that I brought my family there last night, eager to showcase its culinary delights. Previously, I admired their high food standards and the warm, inviting atmosphere created by their open kitchen. However, our recent experience with the new menu was profoundly disappointing. We sampled nearly every dish on the new menu, and sadly, it fell short of expectations. The baked carrot was particularly underwhelming hard and served with a topping that completely overwhelmed its natural flavors. It seemed they used a type of carrot better suited for broth than roasting, missing the sweetness of thinner varieties. The yellowtail crudo was disappointingly chunky and had a fishy taste, lacking both flavor and visual appeal. This was a stark contrast to the scallop crudo from the old menu, which had always been a favorite of mine. The clam pasta was the nights sole highlight, boasting handmade, perfectly textured pasta, though even this dish had minor flaws like sandy clams, which I didnt mind much given the overall quality. Conversely, the grilled meat topped with pickled mushrooms did not impress, and both the bread and grilled sea bass were overcooked to the point of bitterness, with the char lines turning an unappetizing matte black. I was particularly let down because I knew how excellent their previous offerings were, and I had hoped to impress my family with this hidden gem. The kitchen, usually fragrant with delicious aromas, was noticeably devoid of any appealing food scents. It seems the new menu might be more cost-effective, but at the expense of quality, which felt almost deceitful. I regret to write such a critical review, as Wynona had always held a special place in my dining preferences. Its rare for me to leave negative feedback, but I felt embarrassed having recommended what turned out to be a disappointing experience.

Such an amazing place. All of the food is phenomenal. Burrata with grilled focaccia, branzino, roasted carrots, orange posset dessert, everything was so delicious. Note: they dont have tea or spirits. I noticed that they have a kettle, tea would be an easy addition for after dinner.

Always a pleasure - food and service are always outstanding. Pasta dishes are always excellent.

Great service and the food was well done. I thoroughly enjoyed my Branzino but was a little disappointed with the field greens. I got a tiny bowl with approximately 4 -6 leafy greens and some sliced radish for $18. Very cute date night spot that changes their menu on the regular. Food

Exceptionally prepared and served food with quite simply the perfect host. An amazing combination of relaxed, friendly, professional food and service from a team that is a joy to watch working.

Gorgeous restaurant and food was absolutely incredible! We couldnt stop gushing about our dishes. The atmosphere is warm, laid back, but stylish. Huge wine selection, which we appreciated. Our server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be going back!

Wonderful restaurant! Apps were amazing (toasted focaccia and burrata), mains were good too (saffron tonnarelli was a bit too spicy for us; the branzino was lovely). Perfect amount of seasoning overall. Great wine selection. Would definitely go back.

Amazing food, always something new and interesting, amazing space, amazing staff. Thank you for being so great!

One of the better high-ish end restaurants in Toronto, and a fair bit less expensive than ones in the west end. It also holds up. We had the branzino and squid ink pasta with wine - all great. A reason to come to Gerrard East.

Another gem at the Leslieville area. Service was excellent, very friendly and the timing was just right. And food was well timed too. Food was excellent, burrata is a great choice. I chose the Jerusalem pasta and it was creamy, and plenty of different textures. Wine list was great too. Overall amazing experience and would go back again.

Great service and food. A heads up to cocktail lovers. They do not have a bar or cocktails. Beer and wine are available but definitely on the pricier side. Parking: Lots of street parking available. Free in the evening.

Wynonas offers a quiet yet satisfying dining experience with delicious pastas, highlighting the flavorful Jerusalem artichoke cappellacci. The starters, such as the Squash croquettes and Karachi crudo, were a nice addition to the meal. Given its smaller size, reservations are recommended for an enjoyable visit.

Service was amazing and the atmosphere was subliminal. Appetizers had an unique taste but nothing worth more than a bite. Most importantly the focaccia could have been better presented and tasteful. The taste of the main dishes were not to our liking and the dessert was a disappointment. Hopefully the Michelin guide re-evaluates their standards. Great initiative from the staff!

Came here for an early valentines dinner with the boyfriend and we both agreed that the food was outstanding. I particularly loved the Ontario Bavette and braised Oxtail dish. I could easily eat two of those myself. The sopresetta stuffed squid was also a knockout. Overall, the food was delicious, well balanced and fresh. Portion sizes are smaller to moderate, which is to be expected given the type of restaurant. They change their menu every couple of months which keeps things exciting! Though apparently they always keep their famous branzino course on the menu - something which we regrettably didn t try! Have to give a shoutout to Jess and Brooke who took care of us that evening. They were both so lovely, kind and knowledgeable of the menu. They even took a cute photo of us for the IG. Great service! Would recommend to others and will for sure be back. I m coming for that Branzino!!!

Our local Michelin guide restaurant is always packed with trendy guests which intrigues us. Thanks to my husbands reservation two months ahead, we got to experience the lovely Valentines set menu. Food quality & presentation are consistent. They used plenty of healthy ingredients for traditional dishes to give it a fresh look and taste. Our favorite was the burrata and the duck breast, both are well executed. Definitely going back in the summer for their patio!

10/10 food. The branzino is a must try

Our server was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the wine list. The food overall was good, aside from the squash fritters, which were amazing! Food : 4/5

One of my favourite East End Toronto restaurants. High quality, seasonal ingredients and amazing flavours. The team is always friendly, knowledgeable, and proud of their offerings. They are constantly changing up their menus, this is a place that I am always revisiting.

Date night. Go. Birthday. Go. Anniversary. Go. In short. Just go! Always spot on. A must. Thanks, Wynona for always providing the best.

Every flavour combination worked beautifully and not a single bite had a hint of an off taste. From muscles and leeks to saffron and bottarga we were blown away by how well the flavours worked. Service was professional and friendly. Even when my wife and I accidentally broke a glass Andrew handled the situation gracefully and got us laughing. It s a bit of a trek travelling to the east end but we re already discussing excuses to get back out here for another meal.

Amazing service and very helpful with helping us chose items from the menu. Thank you, Andrew . Food was very yummy would recommend the following: kanpachi crudo, squash croquette, Jerusalem artichoke cappellacci, bavette, and branzino

Truly a wonderful dining experience!! We will be back. Thank you for your attention to details. Made my 70th birthday memorial. Casual but elegant. Love it!! Thank you. Dietary restrictions: Our waitress was very attentive to a shallots allergy for which we truly appreciated. Thank you.

An incredible & unique dining experience. Each dish was a perfect emulsion of delicious flavours you ve probably never tried before. Cute, cozy atmosphere - can t recommend enough.

Really good food, service was great.

One of the best restaurants we ve had in Toronto! Everything was amazing, but special mentions for the Branzino!!!! Staff was super nice :)

A wine bar with excellent appetizers. Love small light eating pairing with a glass of wine. Would love to come back to try pasta dishes. Came back to try new dishes. Everything was delicious. Crudo, pastas, main and desserts. Love their pasta dishes, so flavourful and fresh!

A very cozy place, we went early and everything about the service was flawless. The plates came in timely manner and choice of produce and the cooking was exactly as it should be. Everything was tasteful and beautifully dressed. Thank you Andrew

I got food poisoning from eating here. Ordered a few of their fish dishes. Very unfortunate. I was violently sick for a couple of days unable to get up. Nevertheless, I was conflicted about leaving a bad review, I thought Id call the restaurant and tell them about it so they have the opportunity to make the necessary changes in how they are handling food so this doesnt happen again. I left the restaurant a voicemail but no one called me back. Not even for an apology. This is the last thing you expect to happen when you spend hundreds of dollars on a dinner.

Everything was delicious. The kanpachi crudo with blood orange and the beet tartare were stellar. The branzino with brown butter sauce, the oxtail pasta and the chocolate mousse dessert also blew us away. Will definitely be back to try more things! And a special shout out to Jo and Roland for the exceptional service. They were both extremely helpful, efficient and lovely.

Absolutely delicious! Wynona was actually awarded Bib Gourmand by Michelin, and it s more affordable than a full star Michelin restaurant. If you go, you have to order the Branzino. Branzino is European seabass and it is so flavorful. It s charred perfectly and a delicious salt bomb. It s topped with capers and with a side of lemon. I believe this dish is unique to the restaurant and I don t think I ve seen it elsewhere. We also ordered the braised oxtail pasta and the portion size was perfect. I find a lot of Italian joints will serve such a huge portion that you feel stuffed and forget about the dish. But the serving here was a good amount and the meat was so tender. They also have a plate of olives for appetizer and I love olives personally. The green ones they had were the best! Great date night spot with intimate setting. But the vibe isn t overly fancy or pretentious which I loved. Highly recommend!

Excellent staff and deliciously inventive food! Vegetarian options: There were a number of great veggie options

Fantastic food, attentive and knowledgeable service. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options available Food : 5/5 |

gorgeous restaurant interior and delicious food that exceeded our expectations. edit to add: Ill bite and respond to one of the recent negative reviews that comments on the plates and cutlery and I will say I did notice how low-end it was, but that didnt diminish from the overall experience since the food was so nice. the plates were definitely a bit out of place.

One of the most delightful dining experiences I ve had in Toronto. The service is exemplary, the food is delicious and the value is outstanding. This Leslieville gem is such a treat with a rotating menu based on season ingredients. Cannot wait to return! PS Andrew is the best server

Honestly I had never heard of this place as I spend most of my time in the west end, however I was thoroughly impressed after our food came out. Hands down one of the best meals I ve ever had in Toronto, not to mention exceptional service and an immaculate space. Anyone looking for an elegant yet not stuffy dinner out should heavily consider Wynona.

My absolute favorite restaurant in the east end - LOVE Wynona!! Burrata is a must try, and youll be good with any pasta. Enjoy!!

We have been meaning to try Wynona for some time. Had dinner there just before Christmas. Ordered Marinated olives (generous portion), grilled Focaccia (delicious but a little heavy on oil - next time will ask for less), Kanpachi crudo with pomelo and burned orange (Excellent), a kind of roasted squash with nuts (very good), Branzino (Excellent) and a pasta with oxtail (very good). Restaurant is clean, has nice decor, great friendly service, price reasonable. Definitely a GEM.

Best branzino in the city

Great service and amazing food! They offer a nice selection of wines and beers. We enjoyed a prosecco with our appetizer of a selection of Quebec cheeses. Service was perfect. She made us comfortable and made sure we had everything we need. She made great suggestions and was flexible when we had a friend show up halfway through the meal. Located on Gerrard with a streetcar stop nearby, and a bus up to Pape station. Street parking out front. A few steps up to the door and a tight vestibule with a heavy curtain to keep out the cold. Probably too tight for some mobility devices. This restaurant is listed on Torontos Michelin guide. Element casual atmosphere (not suitable for small children). Great place for a celebration, romantic dinner or to go with friends!

Been here twice. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is very cozy and intimate.

A perfect dinner spot outside the usual. This unassuming restaurant on Gerrard East will blow away any expectations you might have. Each dish was a unique and interesting concept bursting with flavours. Each dish from the salads to pasta to mains are very creative but very approachable. Staff are very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable and the restaurant is sophisticated but very cozy.

Excellent food. Very good service. Nice ambience.

We went after a rough day and had a spectacular meal with empathetic staff. Definitely coming back here again.

Ambiance and drinks are great. Mains are good but under seasoned and lacking complexity. Dessert is delicious.

So so so disappointed. Read tons of reviews and was excited to have a date-night here, but I left completely embarrassed. The appetizers were terrible. The mains were alright, but not amazing. Even the dessert was disappointing.

This is a hidden gem . We had a wonderful time, from beginning to end, wine to dessert and all in between.

Amazing food! Amazing staff! Highly recommend!

My goodness! Probably one of the BEST places I have tried. Every bite was delicious. The appetizer with the burnt oranges was a whirlwind of flavour and the seafood pasta was out of this world. Def recommend and will def be coming back!

The place is a vibe. The branzino was always solid choice - the brown butter paired with the toastiness was a solid A. The bigoli with harissa, clams and mussels were also a good touch, though I would go for the carrot ravioli between the two. Overall, the dishes err on the side of citrusy, which works for some (for instance, brown butter with lemon), but less so for others, pickled daikon (?) with kohlrabi or pickled beets with ravioli. Music is quite loud even after 9pm, so probably not the place for an intimate date out, but dinner with friends is good. Desserts is okay, but you wont be missing out too much otherwise. The custard was grainy today - Im sure it was a one-off though. Finally good wine selection, though the orange wine I had was nothing to rave about. Would try other things or when the patio opens back up in the summer.

Delightful take on Italian-inspired cuisine. Highlight of the evening was a Carbonara with in-house cured guanciale and noodles. The best Ive ever eaten outside of a few select locales in Italy. Not that anything else was less than scrumptious. Highly recommended.

Another date spot favourite. Their crudos are always good, pastas are usually fire (should be the case for an Italian joint like this), focaccia fan, and fun desserts. 99% of the dishes are bangers, although their Kentucky fried fennel was not particularly pleasant, but Im not a huge pickle fan to begin with. Its quite heavy on the pickle flavour and the batter doesnt blend particularly well with the fennel.

Excellent food, flavorful and rich. Its a small place and they stick to their reservation times so no long meals with wine, need to finish on time!....but they are super nice about it.

Great spot! Amazing food, clean flavours well balanced well thought out and executed menu. Attentive and friendly servers great ambience 10/10 one of my new favourite places to dine in Toronto. Great work guys keep doing what you re doing Food

Delicious and intimate.

Hands down one of the best meals that I ve had in Toronto. The service and atmosphere are excellent - Joe is an amazing server with greasy recommendations, the place itself is nice and open and the music is great. Moving to the food, two of the apps were incredible inventive and delicious. The green curry kohlrabi and head cheese were things I ve never tried anywhere else. The crudo, although nothing new, was very fresh and well executed. For the mains, the little neck pasta is probably the best pasta I ve had in Toronto. Perfect balance of acid, salt and fat with a perfectly cooked noodle. The fish was great, but honesty a bit rich and big for two people - would be a great dish for a group of 3/4 to split. Still delicious though. Finally, for desert we got the chocolate mousse. It was super light while still having enough structure to hold itself and keep shape. Overall, a fantastic night with amazing food, great music and awesome service. You must go!!

We were trying to get there for some time, really glad we did. The food was fantastic, especially the Kentucky fried fennel. This is yet another place that the vegetable dishes go toe to toe with the meat ones. Vegetarian options: They go toe to toe with the meat dishes. this way everyone goes home with a happy belly.

3.5/5 Located on the quite streets of late night east Gerrard stands this little beautiful glowing restaurant. I like how the menu changes every week or so, but might be stopping them from having a menu full of winners though, but I appreciate the approach and I will be back! We tried 3 things, an app, 2 mains. The app was a wonderful salad topped with unqiue ingredients like pickled mushrooms and chicken skin crumble. So beautiful in presentation as well. We had the fish and one of the pastas with sausage. The fish was burnt and really ruined what could have been a fantastic main. The sauce it was in was lemon butter flavored and well done. The fish under the burnt skin was good too. Just even compared to others photos ours order should not have passed the kitchen inspection and come to the table as black as it did, which is the only reason its not a 4. The pasta had light with rich flavors. Mild cheese taste on the pasta and the incredible richness of the sausage was actually fantastic. The best dish we had of the night. The music wasnt too loud and it was well lit enough which I LOVED! Service was very kind, bit slow. An hour into arriving we only had our app, etc. It happens and the restaurant was small but full house. Great vibe and environment. Its on the list of Michelin restaurants recommend list for the city. Only 1/16 places were nominated for this. Only 12 restaurants actually got 1 star and only 1 restaurant got 2 stars out of there 3 star rating system. I can tell these guys are gearing up to try to get Michelin star status and other than the one bad dish, I have no doubt they could get there! Follow my google page for my review of every single one of them in progress and coming soon.

Visited to celebrate anniversary in March. Great atmosphere, friendly and yet attentive service (getting tables decrumbed, switching plates and utensils between food etc), and SOLID food! For the price point their portion size is bigger and I d say fairly priced compared to dt core or west side. Their branzino, pasta and crudo dish really stood out and would love to comeback for their patio in summer :) thanks for having us!

I wish I could give this place more stars! I went for an early dinner and every point on service was impeccable. The drinks were always full and every dish hit! I highly recommend and will be back again..with people so we can eat the whole menu :)

Went for the first time and loved it. Our server was great and recommended a few dishes to try, along with wine pairings. We shared all our dishes, I think thats the way to go here as the portion can be a bit small. Started with the endive salad, a big hit for 2/3 of us, the sauce was great and the crab was tender. Also got the grilled focaccia, honestly can be a skip, I wasnt impressed by it, still tasted good. Branzino was amazing, 1/3 of us practically ate the entire thing. Was grilled to perfection and was so buttery and flaky. Lumache was alright, 1/3 loved it, didnt blow away the rest. The sauce was the best part, but all the pasta is cooked very well. Bigoli was everyones favourite, the harissa and lemon was perfect, so tasty! And the mussels were amazing.

The restaurant has a nice and cozy decor but has limited seating, so make sure you make the reservation in advance. The food was very good, especially the tonnarelli and the brazino.

I love the vibe, the open kitchen, unique dishes and curated wine list!

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Good dinner

Great experience. High class but laid back service, perfect wine recommendation for my selective taste. Unique, tasty food!

Dinner was amazing, the atmosphere was intimate and lively, the food was plated in a way that made you pause. The lamb was the best I ve ever eaten.

Very beautiful restaurant. Need reservation, because its always full. The service is good, but the place is small: the tables are uncomfortably close to each other. It is a very noisy environment, it does not allow to talk or enjoy the food. The outside area was open, however we werent allowed to choose the table, despite there being vacant seats. There is no decoration or setting outside, but it is quiet. The food is ok, but nothing worth visiting. There is a good wine list. They only serve beer and wine. There are no drinks.

The food was good and the service was fine. We were surprised that a 20 % gratuity on top of the after tax amount was added automatically to the final bill. Food and beverages $686 Tax $89.18 Tip $155.04 The tip amount is 22.6 % of the food and beverages bill. This policy was not mentioned when the reservation was made and not found in the reservation confirmation nor the restaurant s website. We were not given a choice to change the amount.

I would return for the dessert, and the dessert only. The dark chocolate mousse with creme fraishe was outstanding and inventive. 5 hours later, I m still thinking about it. As a vegetarian, this isn t the most accessible place for a main course. The truffle ravioli was decent, but portion sizes were pretentious - $30 for 6 pieces of ravioli. No matter the quality of the ingredients, it sadly did not fill us up. It was also served in a flat plate (as opposed to a bowl), which made it difficult not to waste the precious, expensive sherry butter sauce. This is the only vegetarian option for the main dishes. While the staff are friendly they do make haste to ensure table turnover, so make sure to arrive on time if you do come, and not to come in too hangry if you re eating vegetarian.

This is without a doubt one of the best dining experiences we ve ever had! Exceptional food and exceptional service. We will be back

A very cool environment, great service and innovative food, appetizers are wonderful, pasta dishes could be better, will definitely come back, oh yes wine was great

We were being harassed on the patio by someone yelling out racial slurs and the staff saw and did nothing. The service was absolutely horrendous, what a disappointing experience. Food portions are tiny and not worth the price.

Everything was amazing! Especially the scallops. Only improvement would be less oil and salt on the noodles of the pastas.

Delicious pasta in a rare gem in the Estern part of Toronto.

Excellent spot. Very unique tastes and cozy atmosphere. The scallop crudo was outstanding and branzino is top notch. The staff are very knowledgeable and provides great recommendations. I highly recommend visiting, but be sure to make a reservation as it can get busy.

First time at Wynonas and it was such a pleasant surprise, the food and service was amazing and loved the atmosphere. Such a nice spot for a special occasion!

The food is so delicious, fresh, and very well presented. A perfect place to savour gourmet Italian food in a non pretentious setting. We ordered the Pea Agnolotti, and Saffron Tonarelli, Pork Chops for mains. Everything was incredible. Highly recommend the Tonarelli (attached pic) In the appetizers, loved the Zucchini gallete.

Its always great at Wynona! Cant wait to come back again. Thanks for the great service and great food!

I was impressed by the food offerings and the pastas exceeded my expectations. The agnolotti was quite memorable and so was the squid ink pasta. Might pass on the focaccia next time. Portion sizes were reasonable (not as small as described by some others). Will return to try the other menu items.

Food is not tasty. It had lots of salt and not a lot of flavour. Some how they also managed to burn 50% of the surface of the focaccia we ordered. Portions are tiny and the restaurant is generally overrated. Food

Definitely can understand why this place is popular all year round! The service and atmosphere is very nice. The waiter we had was attentive in allergies and was great in recommendations. In terms of food, I am a fan of the Saffron Tonnarelli. It was so good, from the saltiness and aromatic oils. Definitely a highlight for me. With dessert, the bavarois was light, creamy and had a nice silky mousse texture. I thought I would ve enjoyed the rummed cherry but that s my only call out. It made the dish fall into this sourness/bitterness.

Really nice patio experience with great food and good service

Excellent meal. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. The starters were all delicious. Peas and pasta dish was very good.

During my girlfriends birthday celebration, we stumbled upon a hidden culinary gem. Our menu selections included the delectable Saffron tonnarelli, the delightful Ontario pea agnolotti, the indulgent Fioretti alla carbonara, the exquisite Hokkaido scallop crudo, and the divine White chocolate bavarois. Each dish was a delightful surprise, leaving us in awe of their extraordinary flavors and aromas. To complement our culinary adventure, we savored a white wine that paired impeccably with the dishes. The overall dining experience was exceptional, creating a wonderful ambiance for any weekend outing or celebration. As an exciting revelation, we later discovered that this remarkable place was Michelin recommended. Such recognition only heightened our enthusiasm to return and savor their ever-changing menu. If theres a particular dish you wish to try, I recommend visiting soon, as their menu evolves to continuously delight their patrons. Vegetarian options: Pea agnolotti

I am always using the Michelin guide for my restaurant choice. It s never let me down! The place is great, amazing food, fantastic service!

Lovely little spot with good ambiance. Friendly and attentive service, food was tasty although there was a very minimal menu to choose from.

They don t have a bar so it s just wine and beer in terms of drinks. No cocktails at all. The menu is slightly pretentious so you have to get clarification on everything. I normally wouldn t mind, but our server definitely made us feel stupid for asking questions. Sorry I don t know what nduja is. Nothing particularly special aside from being off the beaten path. It is nice to grab a bite in this area and have some new scenery.

Wynona was absolutely delicious and everything about the experience was great. From the way the decor is set up, to the menu and the wait staff. This is definitely a place you need to try in Toronto. The wine recommendation from our waiter was great with our meal. I really enjoyed the branzino as well as the saffron tonnarelli. Also the dessert was delicious, I loved it so much! We had two! Would definitely recommend Wynona.

I was slightly disappointed with the dinner. Food was ok, they do not have any cocktails, just a wine list and a few craft beers. We ordered a lot of food as its small plates and we are big eaters. Everything tasted good, but nothing knocked our socks off. Wife had Branzino, I had the Pork Chop. It was nice try someplace new but I dont think well return. Just not our thing

July 2023 - we were seated near the open window facing the patio; great spot! I d argue that they re better seats than the patio. Loved, loved, loved everything we had. This place would be super cute as a date night spot.

The radiatori was excellent! I loved the chard-garlic scape pesto!

Quality food, fun service. Portions were small for Italian expectations

Worth Trying. A neighborhood gem featuring modern Italian takes, small plates and a tight focused menu. Dessert is a treat here. Branzino - Great Mediterranean flavours. Unfortunately a lot of small bones towards 2nd half of the fish. Didnt ruin the dish, but heads up would be preferred. Scallops - Clean flavours and melon was clever for sweetness and texture. Great herby sauce. Saffron Squid - Perfectly executed texture, not much squid. Cauliflower Carbonara - strong starter, creamy and perfectly seasoned. Not too heavy. Dark Chocolate - Really well done. Not too sweet. Great decor inside, would recommend inside seating as patio is extremely packed and tables are too close. Takes AMEX. Expect $100pp inc a drink.

Great service, interesting wine list, tasty food

Food and service both 10/10.

Mains are very very good and the scallop appetizer were delicious. The tiny $28 cheese plate is not a good value. Better to get an additional main for a few dollars more. The dessert was a major letdown. Over baked uninspired chocolate tart with very little flavour. Ive had better desserts at an IKEA cafeteria. Highly disappointing way to end an otherwise excellent meal.

Had dinner with a friend. Shared 4 plates and a dessert. Everything was really delicious. You can tell the chef pays attention to detail and has a great palette. Beautifully combined flavours Sadly I m not a big picture taker, but we did manage to take a few shots.

Horrible customer service, and food not even worth it. Honestly so sad because I was really looking forward to dining here but I am now never coming back again.

Okay, calm down Wynona, why ya gotta play me like that? Im a west end gal and you are way on the other side of the city, but Im not sure I can live without your fried artichokes, gorgeous cheese plate, complex-spiced corn agnolotti or tender, perfect, rich branzino. Service is kind and polished, patio is beautiful, and food is delicious. My dad and I were delighted and Ill be headed east more often. Vegetarian options: Corn agnolotti, cheese plate

The food is exquisite, the best Ive had anywhere in the world. But the place is very loud, everyone forced to yell, even at those right across from them. The management badly need to address the acoustics by getting padded seating, carpets, sound baffles I and others from my table had to keep going outside to hear each other. Afterwards, my ears rang for hours.

Wow. Excellent service from the moment we walked in. Riley was so knowledgeable about the wine menu and a great host. We ordered the fioretti, radiatori and tonnarelli and they were incredible. We licked the plates clean (note to self, order the focaccia next time...) Portions were plentiful. I am a certified foodie, married to a chef. Just trust me on this one. We will be back.

The appetizers were delicious but the mains were very disappointing. My pork dish was over cooked and I left most of it uneaten. Not to mention it was more than an hour between courses. I think the server may have forgotten to fire the order. Mistakes happen but it would ve been nice to have that communicated. I d come back but probably skip the mains and have apps and drinks instead.

We live in the west end where we are spoiled for choice and don t often leave reviews for restaurants. Our dinner at Wynona was one of the best we ve had in years, in terms of flavour and experience. Every dish was exceptional- highlight was the scallop crudo. Wine was also great. If you don t mind spending a couple extra bucks on a meal, this is one of the few places in the city that s actually worth it

The food is always so delicious here. Such a gem on the east end! Every dish is amazing and changes seasonally. Great wine list and just awesome service and atmosphere.

Branzino was Fantastic! My second time at Wynona

Delicious dinner environment, good wine

To preface everything, I had a good time here. There are a few complaints across the board that are personal (maybe) preferences. The atmosphere is great when it isnt busy, and it is most often very busy. The dining area gets very loud with a full house and the open kitchen, so much so that talking at a table of 4 is difficult and sometimes tiring. The service was excellent from the speed, friendliness, knowledge, and recommendations. There are no complaints from me here. The food was good, a decent variety of appetizers and pastas to choose from, each with their own charm. The only downside is that everything on the charcuterie board and the focaccia were on the salty side, and together were a bit hard to down. On that front Id recommend the cheese board instead; their in house crackers are great with or without the cheese. My group got one of each of the pastas on rotation, and in my opinion the Ontario Sweet corn agnolotti was the best of the bunch - it is spicy which float my boat, but not my friends at the table. The other dishes were okay, but not the best as someone who typically dont care much for pasta (The other 2 options are the saffron tonnarelli and the campanelle with braised rabbit). The desserts were a trip, the peach curt pavlova was great, nice a light with nothing much to complain about. The dark chocolate torte was a bit of a mixed bag. Overall, it was good, but they were also a bit heavy on the salt here as well, enough to ruin a good dessert in my opinion. So once again, between the two, Id recommend the former. This place is not for me mainly for the pasta focus and the loud environment; but if those are non-issues for you, Id recommend a visit.

The dishes were unreal here! The menu changes frequently but we got the beef tongue tartine and squid tonnarelli this time which were both incredible! Really unique and quaint spot which has a Nordic feel to it. There s no bar so it s wine and beer selections only** will definitely be returning:)

I dont understand why the rate and the reviews are good.

We made a 9pm reservation for a birthday dinner but had to wait around 15-20minutes before being seated. We also waited a bit long for the dessert to be served so we had to rush eating it since they were already starting to clean/close. Food was good but service could be improved!

Wynona has been a consistent delight for years. The changing menu respects the seasons so I like to visit throughout the year to experience the best. Its no surprise Michelin recognizes this local gem with a Bib Gourmand listing; there food and service are top-notch and wines are masterfully curated to accompany a meal thats always a delight.

Food is so fresh! Highly recommend

Wynona offers a truly distinctive dining experience, with its open kitchen, incredibly welcoming staff, and an inventive, generous menu. This neighborhood gem exudes a vibrant atmosphere, and Chef Joe and the team deserve immense recognition. We relished every dish, from the delectable focaccia bread to the Endives salad, Vitello tonnato, Branzino, croquettes, and pasta. I can hardly wait to return and savor the braised rabbit pasta!

Trout tartare and croquette was delish. Server gave service that was genuine and experienced.

They called and cancelled our reservation less than an hour before our seating. Very unprofessional.

A delightful hidden gem with attentive service. Celebrated a friends birthday here, and it was a delightful evening. We savored the branzino, a delectable pasta, and a selection of appetizers for our party of three. Eagerly anticipating our next visit!

Loved everything about it and absolutely will return.

Had a wonderful meal at Wynona, attentive staff, lovely food, open kitchen the whole experience was fantastic. However I am doing my expenses and I notice they overcharged me for a cheese dish where we ordered one cheese and were charged for 3. I took pics of the food so I know how many cheeses we ordered. See pics below: So when dining here after drinking a bottle of wine your tipsy butt needs to sober up and check the bill thoroughly to avoid being overcharged.

Absolutely delicious food, very creative plating and every bite was delicious! I love that the kenu changes so often, so theres always something new to try. Theres an open kitchen so you can see the chefs assembling and preparing the food.

Rushed service. Fully understand the dining time limit. But don t bring out mains 15 minutes prior to having to leave and rush me out. I don t control your kitchens speed or lack of.

Food 4.5!

Absolutely outstanding experience. Food was all phenomenal, highly recommend to anyone! Cannot go wrong with a single item

Food was good, not amazing. Expected more for bid gourmand .

Wow! What a gem in the Gerrard Street East neighbourhood. Fantastic.

Super delicious! Had a great time here last week with a friend. The highlight was definitely the corn pasta/ravioli dish. Absolutely stunning

Quaint little restaurant however over priced food. Portions are poor. Ordered a fish dish and a pasta dish. Fish came with nothing but fish not even a potato, rice or salad on the side. To make matters worse no bread on the table for the price you pay. One appetizer One fish One pasta No drinks just tap water. $100 Never again!!!

A very nice and semi upscale restaurant that is clearly a hit with locals. It is extremely unassuming and doesnt even have a clear signage outside its walls. However, step in and you will be greeted to a nice and warm ambience and a very open kitchen where you can actually see the chef cooking all of your dishes. The pastas in this place are very very nice. My favorite is the gemelli with braised lamb, such a deep herby flavour and extremely tasty. The wine selection is also very impressive, with even Slovenian and Serbian wines available. The prices are a bit high but not unreasonably so, and the menu changes constantly every few months so thag there is always something new here. Parking is, unfortunately, a bit tricky if the street in front of it is full.

The flavours of the squid tonarelli pasta was very delicious and unique.Highly recommend the only downside was that the portions were pretty small.

I hate to leave this review beside l because this place is going to get really popular. Run dont walk here. Food is amazing and the wine list is awesome!

Not what I expected, the resto has been touted as being 4-5 stars. Our meal consisted of the grilled escorole salad which was the highlight, but not great, the chestnut was so hard one could feel for their teeth; the lamb pasta was good , however, the octopus pasta was terribly bland and had very little seafood. The wine list was fairly extensive with some out of the ordinary offerings, albeit, expensive. Having a service industry/restaurant background, I did not appreciate being served $30 plus meals in vessels worth $1.00 each, and cutlery worth no more than pennys a piece. Would not recommend this restaurant.

Lovely atmosphere, perfect for a date.. Attentive service, excellent wine selection and refined well executed dishes..one of my favorites restaurants in the east end 100%. Cheers! Food : 5/5

Tiny menu and mostly veggy appetizers The fish, venison and burrata and were all delicious

I feel lucky to keep finding these excellent restaurants. Fantastic food, fantastic wine, excellent service and atmosphere was really good. Give it a try, I am going back. Menu changes every week and we ate all of it, all of the dishes were amazing. Wow.

This place is incredible! Fantastic food and service.