Cassius

What is Cassius? Set along King Street West near Portland, Cassius Cucina Contemporanea pairs upscale Italian dining with King West's late-night supper club pulse. Spearheaded by industry veterans Pat Lisi and Bruno Commodari alongside executive chef Michael Frigo, the interior balances sleek chrome, dark leather, and ambient LED fixtures with a Riviera-styled side terrace framed by checkered tiles and greenery. Seating moves between intimate velvet dining booths, a marble bar counter, and open-air patio lounges.

Cassius Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out contemporary riffs on regional Italian staples, beginning with golden Arancini Cacio Pepe e Limone and charred burrata toast. The standout pasta is the ricotta Gnocchi Alla Nerano, loaded with zucchini and zucchini blossoms, alongside a rich rigatoni finished with spicy tomato sauce. For mains, order the crisp-skinned organic chicken served with smoked potato spuma or the brisket-blend Italiano burger, washed down with a Malfy Gin spritz or classic Campari aperitivo.

Know Before You Go Indoor dining runs Thursday through Saturday from 7:00 p.m. into late-night DJ sets, making OpenTable reservations essential for dinner seatings. The ground-level patio welcomes afternoon walk-ins daily starting at 3:00 p.m. for the Dopolavoro happy hour. The restaurant is easily accessible via the 504 King streetcar, with paid underground parking lots located just north along Adelaide Street West.