Café Diplomatico
Italian, Cafés, Breakfast & Brunch in Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto
Part of Little Italy
#2,765 in Toronto. 28 Redditors across 35 mentions, Apr 2024 to Jul 2026.
What Reddit says
Iconic Little Italy spot on College, popular for its patio and cheap breakfast. Arancini and penne alla vodka get mentioned as solid choices. Generally well loved.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Pasta3 Redditors
- Pizza2 Redditors
- Bread1 Redditor
- Calzones1 Redditor
- Cannoli1 Redditor
- Coffee1 Redditor
- Peameal Bacon Sandwich1 Redditor
- Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I’ve never had a great meal there and service has always felt lacklustre.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Food is mid for sure, but vibes are on point”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “got sat at a table and ignored for 25 mins. we got up and walked out.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Probably one of the most iconic places in Little Italy is Cafe Diplomatico. If the weather is nice, the patio is the place to hang.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Rol San, Sneaky Dee's, Albert's Jamaican, The Tulip (RIP), Cafe Diplomatico.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “FWIW the sandwiches are all pretty good and reasonably priced, and I've never had bad service”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The food is good enough, some items better than others for sure.. service can be hit or miss”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love the calzones) but I’ve never had bad service. They’re very nice people.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The food at Sotto Voce, Regina Trattoria or Café Diplomatico hasn't been as good lately.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the food is not great.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The food is garbage, service is not great. Never had a good meal there.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “there's something about getting a pizza, big salad and glass of wine at Cafe Diplomatico”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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