Zitto Zitto Taverna
Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Zitto Zitto Taverna is a practical College Street pick for a relaxed Toronto dinner, especially for a date or small celebration. Book it when the neighborhood and easygoing taverna feel are the draw; cross-shop first if you need confirmed menu details, chef credentials, awards, or a clearly stated price tier.
About Zitto Zitto Taverna
Five evening services a week is the key planning detail here: Zitto Zitto Taverna is a Toronto option with a narrow 5–10 PM window, so treat it as a planned evening choice rather than a flexible all-day fallback. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.
The recommendation is measured: consider it if the goal is a Toronto dinner and the timing fits. Cross-shop first if the decision hinges on published menu detail, chef credentials, formal recognition, seating specifics, or a clearly signposted price tier, as such information is not available.
Plan around the dinner window
The schedule is a key detail. Zitto Zitto Taverna is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5–10 PM, is closed Sunday and Monday. That makes it better suited to a planned dinner than to lunch, late-night dining, or a spontaneous start-of-week meal.
Because cuisine type, signature dishes, menu format, price range are not available, first-timers should avoid over-planning around a specific order. The practical approach is to check current details directly with the restaurant and choose it only if the available information fits the occasion.
Who should consider it, who should cross-shop first
This is a better fit for diners who are comfortable making a decision based on a limited profile: Toronto location, smart casual dress code, a Tuesday-to-Saturday 5–10 PM schedule. For broader planning, use Our full Toronto restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
If the night needs a clearer category or a different fit, compare against Ficoa, Radici Project, J's Steak Frites, Hapa Toronto, Crystal Thani, or review other dining rooms generically for format, mood, occasion type before choosing where the night should land.
Planning details
- Location
- 593 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B2, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- zittozittotaverna.ca
- Phone
- +14165335253
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zitto Zitto Taverna reads as a contemporary neighbourhood taverna that balances lineage with a modern sensibility. It leans into the trattoria-taverna tradition—informal, convivial and rooted in everyday Italian dining—while avoiding the red-sauce nostalgia of an older era. The room feels like a local spot updated for a new generation: ingredient-forward cooking, shorter menus and a wine-bar-adjacent approach that keeps things approachable rather than theatrical. Overall the tone is classic and charming, with a relaxed, convivial energy that emphasizes sharing and repeat visits over one-off tasting-menu drama.
Best For
This is a place built for social, relaxed evenings: date nights that want an unpretentious Italian meal, groups who favor shareable plates and families or friends seeking a convivial dinner. Because the format prioritizes approachability in price and format, it also suits informal after-work drinks or casual hangouts where the wine list and small plates take center stage. It is explicitly framed as neighbourhood dining rather than a destination tasting menu, so it works best for local nights out and occasions that prize warmth and familiarity over formal ceremony.
Ordering Tips
Menus at contemporary tavernas emphasize sharing and repetition; start with a Mediterranean Mezze Platter or other small plates to get the table talking, and move to the Griglia Mista for a communal main. The Grilled Octopus is a clear hit among the signatures, and the Pappardelle ai Funghi offers a comforting, pasta-focused counterpoint. Given the wine-bar-adjacent format described, expect a concise, approachable wine selection that pairs well with seafood, grilled meats and rustic pastas—order a few bottles or carafes to share if you come with a group.
Venue details
Ambiance
Gorgeous contemporary space with rich warm tones, velvety fabrics, eccentric pop-art, and picture wall evoking Little Italy heritage.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Octopus
- Mediterranean Mezze Platter
- Griglia Mista
- Pappardelle ai Funghi
Planning details
Location
593 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B2, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to Book If This Is Not the Fit
If the priority is a more defined restaurant identity, cross-shop Ficoa or Radici Project. If the group wants a narrower, easier-to-explain format, J's Steak Frites is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Zitto Zitto Taverna when College Street location and an easy dinner mood are the priority. Compared with Ficoa or Radici Project, it is the simpler decision for a low-pressure evening, while those two are better cross-shops when the night needs a more defined dining identity.
J's Steak Frites is the clearer pick when the group wants a focused steak-frites format rather than a broader taverna-style dinner. Hapa Toronto and Crystal Thani make more sense when the cuisine decision is already locked in and the meal needs less interpretation at the table.
For booking difficulty, Zitto Zitto Taverna reads as the lower-friction choice among these options, useful when the goal is a celebration without a complicated reservation strategy. For value, compare menus before committing, because no confirmed price tier is attached here.
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Compare Zitto Zitto Taverna
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Zitto Zitto Taverna | Toronto | No published awards |
| Ficoa | Toronto | No published awards |
| Radici Project | Toronto | No published awards |
| J's Steak Frites | Toronto | No published awards |
| Hapa Toronto | Toronto | No published awards |
| Crystal Thani | Toronto | No published awards |
How Zitto Zitto Taverna Toronto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zitto Zitto Taverna good for solo dining?
It can be considered for solo dinner if the Tuesday-to-Saturday 5–10 PM schedule works for you. Details on seating format or bar seating are not available, so solo diners should check directly if a specific setup matters. If you want a broader choice of formats, cross-shop Ficoa or Hapa Toronto first.
What should I order at Zitto Zitto Taverna?
Specific dishes and menu format are not available. Check the current menu directly with Zitto Zitto Taverna before going, especially if you are planning around a particular dish, dietary need, or price range. For another comparison, J's Steak Frites is one to review.
What should a first-timer know about Zitto Zitto Taverna?
Plan for dinner only: it is closed Monday and Sunday, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM in Toronto. A smart casual dress code applies. If you want another option to compare, Radici Project is a sensible cross-shop.
What should I wear to Zitto Zitto Taverna?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for a neat, dinner-ready look rather than formal wear unless your group prefers to dress up. For another comparison, Crystal Thani is one to look at.
