Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L7, Canada
Phone: (416) 469-5225
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice in Toronto is a 4.7-star Italian restaurant with 1,415 Google reviews, known for Giant Meatball and Focaccia.
Why we love it
- Italian with housemade comfort food
- Located near Near Queen St E and Leslie St
- Bustling, lively, iconic
- Walk-in friendly with potential waits
- Italian with housemade comfort food
- Located near Near Queen St E and Leslie St
- Bustling, lively, iconic
- Walk-in friendly with potential waits
What to Order
Giant Meatball
This generously sized meatball is a standout, praised for its deliciousness and rich flavor, often served with a sauce perfect for dipping bread.
"Would definitely recommend the giant meatball and the focaccia though!"
Erin C
Focaccia
A highly recommended bread, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauces and creamy dishes, though one reviewer found it dry.
"We had the focaccia, the beef carpaccio and the daily special fish… finished with the tartufo."
mish
Pappardelle
This pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser, noted for its excellent taste and generous portion size.
"The pappardelle was 10/10, the portions were generous, and drinks and tunes were perfect."
Maddie Kingston
Butternut Squash Crêpe (Crespelle)
A unique and highly praised dish, described as "life-changing" and "next level" by multiple diners.
"You HAVE to get the crespelle. It was life changing."
Kay H
Beet Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad that consistently receives positive mentions for its quality.
"We had risotto balls, rigatoni, pork shoulder something OMG deli, beet salad.. love love"
LudyMorales
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert that comes highly recommended for a sweet finish to your meal.
"We had the meatballs, butternut squash crêpe, pasta, beet salad, tiramisu and finished with a digestivo. Everything was delicious 🤍"
Melis Yuce
Inside Scoop
- Expect a lively and loud atmosphere, especially on busy nights; sit away from speakers if you prefer a quieter conversation.
- Reservations are generally not taken for small groups, so be prepared for a potential wait, especially on weekends.
- The restaurant is known as "The Nose" due to the large nose hanging outside.
- Service can be slow on busy nights, so communicate any time constraints to your server upfront.
- The menu changes, so ask about daily specials.