#2,630 in Toronto. 49 Redditors across 56 mentions, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Long-running Italian restaurant often called a local institution, with mostly positive comments on food and atmosphere. Opinions are split, with one critic calling it overrated and the mushroom risotto barely edible. Some mention the Marine Parade Drive location.
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In their words
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“La vecchia sucks, one of most overrated places ever”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I had a good time there and the food was great.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “El Inka, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, la Vecchia, Holy Chuck, The Keg, Zezafoun, Ambiyan, Pai, Banh Mi Boys”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I remember the penne à la vodka was pretty good. It was my go to.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I like La Vecchia much better.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The mushroom Risotto is the only “barely edible” item on that menu”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “La Vecchia is a local institution.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Why go there when La Vecchia is right beside it I will never understand”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It's actually a delightful little restaurant, you're only going to find haters here.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “La Vechhia, which IMO is super overrated and overpriced”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Consider La Vecchia on marine parade drive.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Right now you can go to stock TC or pay a little bit more and go to la vecchia.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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