Ascari Enoteca

What Reddit says

Redditors describe a well-liked east end Italian wine bar and restaurant with a warm staff and relaxed, unfussy feel. Several people mark milestone meals there. Comments in mid-2025 express sadness that it has closed.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 8.3
  Pasta#21 for pasta in Toronto
  Worth trying
• Desserts1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “The Wren, The Wood Owl, Maple Leaf Tavern, Kyouka Ramen, Ascari Enoteca, Upper Beaches Bourbon House”

• “I've celebrated milestones, and had many great meals at Ascari. The staff were always top notch.”

• “Ascari Enoteca or Gio Ranas are awesome - not fancy, super tasty and great service”

• “Sad to see them go had great times in there!”

• “This is our favourite spot on the east end and it hasn’t fully sunk it that it’s closed.”

• “there are other good Italian spots nearby, most notably Ascari and The Nose.”

• “Their king west location was shit - they aren't well managed.”

• “A far cry from fellow high-falutin front runners like Cafe Renee or Ascari Enoteca”

• “That sucks. It was a great spot.”

• “Italian – Ascari Enoteca”

• “I love Ascari, Enoteca Sociale, Annabelle, and Wynona for pasta!”

• “Ascari Enoteca just abruptly shut down due to loan troubles”