Occhiolino Pastificio

What is Occhiolino Pastificio? Set inside a sleekly converted auto-body shop on Bathurst Street bordering the Annex, Occhiolino Pastificio merges casual neighborhood pastificio culture with Italian disco energy. The airy two-level space features pale timber, minimalist lines, and a bustling ground-floor chef's counter overlooking the open kitchen where fresh pasta is rolled daily. It functions seamlessly as both an easygoing sit-down trattoria and a retail pantry for scratch-made pasta and sauces to take home.

Occhiolino Pastificio Menu & What to Order Rooted in the unpretentious clarity of cucina povera, the kitchen lets pristine pantry staples and precise dough craft do the heavy lifting. Start with warm Focaccia di Gesù alongside skewered spiedini di mortadella before diving into glossy Rigatoni alla Carbonara or the wine-braised richness of Pappardelle Al Barolo. Kick off the meal with a classic citrusy Garibaldi cocktail and finish with velvety soft serve slicked with peppery olive oil.

Know Before You Go Reservations are strongly recommended for prime evening dining, though walk-ins can regularly score a stool at the bar or chef's counter. The restaurant sits directly on the 511 Bathurst streetcar line, making public transit far easier than hunting for side-street parking in the Annex. Weekend service starts early with midday lunch from noon, while weeknights cater strictly to the dinner crowd from 5:00 p.m. onward.