Bellona Restaurant and Bar

What is Bellona Restaurant and Bar? Occupying a lively stretch at 680 College Street in Little Italy, Bellona Restaurant and Bar brings husband-and-wife duo Johnnie and Aggie Fusco’s plant-inspired Italian cooking to downtown Toronto. Named after the farming community north of Naples where Chef Fusco’s family roots lie, the dining room pairs relaxed trattoria charm with full cocktail bar seating and a sidewalk patio primed for summer evenings.

Bellona Restaurant and Bar Menu & What to Order The scratch-made kitchen crafts Italian comfort food with a dedicated vegetarian and vegan ethos, avoiding animal products without sacrificing bold, comforting textures. Start with the crispy Carciofi Fritti alongside crusty house-baked focaccia, then move to the red-wine-infused La Sagreta Ravioli stuffed with cashew-tofu cream or the Lemon Pesto Cream rigatoni. Thin-crust pizzas, plant-based lasagna alla mama, and classic Aperol spritzes ensure both dedicated vegans and omnivores leave completely satisfied.

Know Before You Go Table reservations can be secured directly through their website, though walk-ins are routinely welcomed at the bar and street-facing tables on weeknights. Weekend prime-time dinner slots draw steady neighbourhood traffic, so booking ahead is smart for groups. Arrive easily via the 506 Carlton streetcar, with street parking and Green P lots located on nearby side streets.