La Piazza

La Piazza at Eataly was a mixed experience for me. I had an Aperol to start, which was fine. The salad was pretty average—nothing memorable in terms of flavor or dressing. The gluten-free pasta was actually quite good, but the pizza was far from what you’d expect at a solid Italian restaurant—very average. The highlight of the meal was definitely the burrata with pesto and pistachio—that was delicious and worth trying. Overall, some hits and some misses, so I’d give it 3 stars.

I don't understand why this restaurant has such a low rating because my experience was fantastic. The atmosphere was charming and welcoming. Before discovering Eataly, we couldn't find a single restaurant in Toronto that had any personality or even smelled good. Luckily, this restaurant stood out. I tried the gnocchi with red sauce and the beetroot salad; both dishes were excellent. My group ordered the black thick pasta with shrimp and the pasta with pesto sauce and both were also delicious, especially the black pasta. Unfortunately, there was no gluten-free pasta option available, but the gnocchi was a great substitute. Tiramisu was ok. We wouldn’t recommend it.