Osteria Giulia
★ 4.4 (869) · 
134 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H6, Canada
Phone: (416) 964-8686
Website: http://osteriagiulia.ca/
Osteria Giulia in Toronto is a 4.4-star restaurant with 869 Google reviews, known for Indivia e Pera (Endive Salad) and Crudo di Orata (Japanese Sea Bream).
Why we love it
- Italian with creative, non-traditional flair
- Located near Near Avenue Rd and Davenport Rd
- Michelin-starred, refined ambiance, attentive service
- Upscale dining with a focus on high-quality ingredients
- Italian with creative, non-traditional flair
- Located near Near Avenue Rd and Davenport Rd
- Michelin-starred, refined ambiance, attentive service
- Upscale dining with a focus on high-quality ingredients
What to Order
Indivia e Pera (Endive Salad)
This salad features endive, burnt honey vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and ricotta, creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful starter.
"The endive salad was truly excellent. Endive can lean bitter, but this was so well balanced. The burnt honey vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and ricotta worked beautifully together and made it one of the standout dishes of the night."
Sandra
Crudo di Orata (Japanese Sea Bream)
A fresh and delicate sea bream crudo, often served with citrus like blood orange and light herbs for a complex flavor profile.
"For appetizers we ordered the Fichi e Rucola salad and the Crudo di Orata. Both had unique and complex flavours that we enjoyed. The Sea bream was fresh."
Amelia Zhu
Focaccia di Recco
A unique and highly praised focaccia, known for its exquisite simplicity and delicious combination of cheese and flatbread.
"The pastas were all great but the highlight was the simple foccacia recco. It seemed basic but it was exquisite."
Edzel Tabing
Duck Ragu Pasta
A rich and flavorful filled pasta dish, similar to small dumplings, served in a decadent duck and truffle cream sauce with shaved truffle.
"For pasta, we had both the duck ragu and the beef ragu. The duck pasta was phenomenal. It is a filled pasta, almost like small folded dumplings, served in a rich duck and truffle cream sauce and topped with shaved truffle. The flavors were incredible."
Sandra
Spaghetti Neri ai Ricci di Mare (Squid Ink Spaghetti with Uni)
A highly recommended pasta dish featuring squid ink spaghetti paired with fresh sea urchin for a unique and briny flavor.
"I liked the spaghetti very much. The uni was also fresh. Highly recommend! Would like to come back and try more pasta dishes."
Amelia Zhu
Crostata di Zucca (Honey Squash Tart)
A beautifully presented and memorable dessert, this honey squash tart is praised for its delicious flavor and artistic presentation.
"The Crostata was very good! It was definitely better than I expected and the flavours of the different components of the dish blend very well together. I would come back for this dessert for sure!"
Amelia Zhu
Millefoglie al Cocco (White Chocolate & Coconut Mille-Feuille)
A light, airy, and tropical-tasting mille-feuille with white chocolate and coconut, often featuring tropical fruit.
"For dessert, we had the millefeuille al cocco, and it was delicious. Light, airy, and a great option if you want something not too heavy."
Sandra
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended and often necessary.
- The restaurant has a warm, refined, and intimate atmosphere, often described as romantic.
- Be aware of a strict 2-hour dining limit, which can make the experience feel rushed.
- Outside cakes are generally not permitted, despite some inconsistencies in enforcement.
- The lighting can be quite bright in the evening, which some prefer to be dimmer.