Tosto

Disclaimer: I only order takeout here, as I am local. The food is always so good, you can tell the ingredients are fresh, and the food is prepared well. Their gluten free selection is great, pasta tastes really good, pizza is very good too. Highly recommend!

Although I eat pasta occasionally, I enjoy it ONLY if it is very good. I ordered gluten-free and vegetarian pomodoro which is basically spaghetti, cherry tomato, basil, grana padano (similar to parmesan cheese) and red sauce. I called in to place an order. The person who took my call was very accommodating and helpful in explaining the options for gluten-free and vegetarian pasta. There was another one later on (Stephanie), who was also very helpful in giving further information regarding options. I placed the order around 11:00ish, and was advised the pasta would be ready in 20 minutes. True to their word, the pasta was actually ready precisely in 20 minutes. The pomodoro gluten-free pasta is very delicious. The amount of sauce is just right for me, although some people may want more sauce. The pasta itself was cooked just right – not too firm and not too soggy. It’s almost al dente, although al dente is a bit firmer. The combination of ingredients is flavourful – I tasted hints of herbs, garlic, and cheese in the sauce. The price is right for the amount of pasta, as well as for its freshness. One has to also factor in the pricing that the restaurant is in Toronto downtown. Overall, I would highly recommend pomodoro to others. As this is the very first pasta I have had from this restaurant, I would be coming back for more of the other vegetarian and gluten-free options. As an aside, I don’t work for Tosto. I don’t have any representation or interest in the company. I’m definitely a happy camper :-)