Dimmi Bar & Trattoria

140 Cumberland Street, Toronto   |   Telephone 416-975-1100
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SARA SAYS…

In Yorkville, folks who like to watch summer’s passing parade stake a claim on this front patio. Also prime real estate is the side patio, the front room and the dining room where angled grand mirrors enable diners to catch every nuance of the trendy scene. The youthful, hip crowd (of all ages) craves soulful comfort and tasty starters like pan-seared, balsamic-drizzled scallops on black olives and creamed chickpeas. Partners Leslie Chan and Raymond Commisso recommend their hot rolled focaccia sandwiches with sautéed Provimi veal, mushrooms, peppers and onions-big enough to share. The humongous calzone will have other diners calling their waiter over to order the same.

The key to the kingdom though is the house-made fresh tomato sauce. You’ll want to lick the plate. It’s this rich sauce that gives the pasta— with optional whole wheat or gluten-free—that special kick. A selection of 16 pizzas like the wild mushroom, Parmesan, and truffle oil, or the Gorgonzola, red peppers, olive oil, figs and honey are too hard to resist. Classic Cuban style mojitos, and large sangrias in red, white or pink, will leave you breathless. Take off your jacket and tie, if you’re wearing one, or slip your toes out of your stilettos, kick back and relax.