Paese Ristorante

What is Paese Ristorante? Anchoring Bathurst Street just south of Wilson in North York, Paese Ristorante serves upscale, contemporary Italian fare inflected with proud Canadian sourcing. The room embraces a dimly lit, intimate charm through snug booths, standard dining tables, two distinct private salons, and a fully covered garden patio. It has long operated as the neighbourhood's polished dining room of choice for celebratory dinners and civilized midweek lunches alike.

Paese Ristorante Menu & What to Order Handcrafted pastas and careful butchery lead the kitchen, spanning classic comforts and thoughtful plant-based alternatives. Begin with the charred grilled octopus or the crisp Cavolo Nero salad before tackling the pillowy Gnocchi Con Squash or the remarkably deep-flavoured Vegan Mafaldine Bolognese. The slow-cooked Braised Beef Short Rib remains an undisputed heavyweight, while off-menu and classic cravings are sated by the expertly seared Fegato (calves liver) paired against their formidable, award-winning wine list.

Know Before You Go Advance reservations are strongly advised, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings when the dining room fills quickly with loyal North York regulars. Weekday service is split between distinct lunch and dinner seatings, while weekends operate exclusively for dinner. Street parking can be found along Bathurst and adjacent residential blocks, with the 160 and 7 Bathurst buses providing easy transit connections from Wilson Station.