By journalista on May 8, 2026 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Regardless of the location, this restaurant offers a great dining experience. The food was absolutely amazing, and the prices were very reasonable. They also offer a $45 tasting menu and special deals a few times a week, both definitely worth trying.
We shared one tasting menu and added an extra pasta dish, which turned out to be the perfect amount of food. The Piano Spritz was our drink of choice for the evening — refreshing and well balanced.

Service overall was good, though there is still some room for improvement, especially when guests first arrive and are waiting to be seated.

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By Reham A on April 27, 2026 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

The place has a beautiful vintage interior and a very creative menu concept.
Food was better than expected — the appetizers were amazing, especially the Burrata appetizer and Donut & Caviar. The Mushroom Cavatelli pasta was super creamy and delicious.
Drinks were top too.

Overall, great experience — definitely coming back

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By Jordan N on February 22, 2026 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

The apps: 15/10
Sweet hornet: 8/10 love a hot honey on pizza. The topping were falling off tho and the flavour was slightly inconsistent through out but still delicious
Ravioli bolognese: 6/10 it’s not bad but nothing stand out about it.

Love the atmosphere and great service!

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By Rahul D on January 18, 2026 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5

Delicious Dinner with Great Ambience — Just a Few Small Drawbacks

This restaurant is very nice and accommodating, especially when I had to shift my original reservation time. The interior is beautifully designed, clean, and has a great vibe, making it a lovely place for dinner or a night out.

Food & Drinks:
We started with the Whipped Ricotta, but unfortunately it was too salty — something they should re-evaluate in the recipe. However, the Sweet Hornet pizza and Black Truffle Gnocchi were absolutely amazing, rich in flavour and beautifully prepared. For dessert, we got the Nutella Tiramisu to go, but it arrived slightly mushed and didn’t have as much texture as other versions we’ve had.

Service & Experience:
Service was okay, though they definitely seemed understaffed, which slowed things down a bit. Still, the atmosphere, unique interior design, and quality of the food overall made up for that.

Background & Heritage:
Piano Piano is part of a growing Italian restaurant group that started in 2016 with its first location on Harbord Street in Toronto. Since then, it has expanded to multiple locations across the GTA — including Mount Pleasant, Oakville, and Colborne Street — and continues to be known for its Italian comfort food with a modern twist and playful, stylish interiors. The name Piano Piano comes from an Italian phrase meaning “slowly, slowly we go further,” reflecting a philosophy of enjoying life and food at a relaxed pace.

Overall:
This was a very solid dinner experience with standout dishes and a lovely setting. A few tweaks to seasoning and dessert presentation would make this even better, but it’s still highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

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By To Datenfood on December 17, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Ambiance top notch! Food ? Spectacular! All dish are very well seasoned & made beautifully! Embracing modern italian for sure ! A must try resto in Toronto. The pizza Fun guy is my fav pizza now !

Our server , Reilly did an excellent job making sure that we had the best experience, recommended items are top notch ! The manager , Aaron, greeted us personally & checking in on us to make sure we have everything that we need .

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By Yohanna Mikhail on December 9, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

We came here to celebrate a birthday as a group of 10, and it was a lovely dining experience. We booked in advance and got to stay in a private room with just our group which was very nicely decorated and had beautiful ambiance. Our server, Jon, made our dinner fun and enjoyable. He made great conversation with our group, kept jokes coming, made sure our drinks were full, and explained every dish as it came out. He did an excellent job at accommodating to our requests, and made sure we felt seen even in a private room. The food here is always delicious. We got the set menu, which for $70 is definitely a great value. It’s a 4 course meal including really tasty starters, pastas to the pizzas, steak, and octopus. All the flavours are fresh and worth trying. My personal favourite is the Casestri alla Vodka, could eat it everyday.
Special thanks to Jon and all the staff for making my friend’s birthday celebration special and creating a memorable night for us all!

5/5 - highly recommended

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By Rebecca Sorgini on November 30, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Outstanding, as always! I am celiac, so I must eat gluten free and avoid cross contamination. This place was not only able to make a safe meal for me, but I didn’t even have to explain myself! The second I said celiac my waiter just nodded and told me they handle allergies all the time. On top of that, I didn’t have to pay extra for gluten free pasta noodles, which I was really appreciative of. The food was amazing! I ordered the (gluten free fryer) calamari, the carbonara, and the truffle pasta, and all three were delicious. The carbonara was a personal favourite, as the dish was so rich and creamy. Beyond the food, the waiter was so lovely, he answered my celiac questions easily and kindly, and they gave us such a cute table on my request. Also, shoutout to the hostess because her outfit was amazing. 10/10 will return.

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By Dre on October 29, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Stumbled upon coming here and was taken away. The atmosphere is very nice and kept very clean. Service was quick, polite and very attentive. We eat the rigatoni bolognese, Ravioli Bolognese, and Bacon Alfredo pizza. The pizza dough i think is one of the best I ever had, really enjoyed every bite. Keep up the good work, excited to come back and try other stuff on the menu.

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By Lauren on October 15, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

I went to this restaurant for my birthday dinner, and it was such a great experience! The place itself is beautiful and nicely decorated. The food was amazing, the canestri alla vodka was really good, but the mushroom cavatelli was easily my favourite dish of the night. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive, which made the whole evening even better. Overall, a really great experience and definitely a spot I’d recommend for a nice dinner or celebration!

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By Jing Hu on July 25, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Went for the Summerlicious lunch but they have a very similar set all the time (app, main, dessert). The vodka pasta was amazing with the perfect sauce and pizza was great as usual. The tiramisu was a little soft and the lemon cheesecake was a bit too tart for my personal liking. Overall very happy with the meal.

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By Daniel Zhang on July 16, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Our Summerlicious dinner at Piano Piano on Bloor Street was truly delightful. The $45 menu offered excellent value with an appetizer, main course, and dessert, though we found some dishes stood out more than others.

The chopped salad completely redefined our expectations for what a salad could be - fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For mains, the mushroom cavatelli impressed with its creamy texture and rich umami flavor, while the bacon Alfredo pizza arrived freshly baked with delicious, high-quality toppings.

We did find the desserts (tiramisu and lemon cheesecake) sweeter than our personal preference. For those who enjoy more subtle desserts, you might want to consider ordering from the regular menu instead.

The restaurant's atmosphere absolutely charmed us - elegant yet welcoming, with plenty of photogenic corners perfect for capturing special moments. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

While we loved most of our meal, the dessert selection makes us consider ordering à la carte next time. That said, Piano Piano remains an excellent Summerlicious choice for food that's as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious.

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By Cara Marks on July 8, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Piano piano is always an easy and tasty go to dinner. We sat on the covered patio which was very nice. Their hot honey pizza is something I always look forward to. The pasta is fresh and flavourful. The staff is also kind and knowledgeable!

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By Daniela C on June 21, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

We had an incredible meal at Piano Piano and are already planning our return visit. We started with the burrata appetizer with roasted grapes— the pairing was phenomenal!
For our mains we had the egg-yolk ravioli (which was very yummy and fun) and the fungi pizza with hot honey (don’t knock it until you try it!). We finished with the tiramisu which was a great way to end our meal.

Highly recommend Piano Piano for a night out. The food was great and service was excellent! We’ll definitely be back!

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By rihanna khoshabe on June 12, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

I recently dined at this restaurant, and overall, it was an amazing experience! The food was absolutely fantastic. I ordered pasta, and it was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. The drinks were also incredibly well-made, and the dessert was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The only minor downside was that the place was a bit smaller than I had anticipated. However, the staff more than made up for it with their friendliness and exceptional service. They were all so attentive and really seemed to enjoy their jobs, which made the whole visit even better. I highly recommend this spot!

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By serge parravano on June 7, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

I had eaten at the restaurant that was previously there a year or so ago and it was overpriced and mediocre- so I had never gone back. When I heard Piano Piano had taken over this location, I was intrigued as I had eaten at their harbord location. Last night we had the most increadible meal. The flavours so unique and so delicious . The salad, the appetizers, the pizza, mains and sides were all incredible. We were so stuffed we were unable to finish our meals and had to take home doggie bags. We were so surprised that it was not more popular and busy for a Thursday night. It truly was an amazing food experience , probably the best Italian in the neighbourhood, so much better than Giulietta. Even the service was exceptional, this quite reserved and attentive waiter and not always in your face or pretentious. Do yourself a favour this summer and go out and dine and Piano Piano and have that great Italian dinner. The price was also affordable. $300 for 4 people including alcohol.

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By Marsha Pautler on May 31, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Always an out of this world dining experience at Piano Piano.
This is now the 4th of their locations that we have visited. The atmosphere is exquisite. The food - top notch. We went for their Mother’s Day brunch menu which was so lovely including their watermelon salad. Very cute partnership with a local florist to provide bouquets at the restaurant for that element of surprise.
The bacon in the Caesar salad is massive. The French toast pizza was super fun as a desert!

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By Michael Lu on May 17, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

We came as a party of two with reservations on a Friday night. The restaurant was fairly full.

Having been to the Colborne location before, the vibe here was totally different. We felt a bit overdressed, as most people were wearing really casual clothing. The other location definitely had a more upscale ambiance.

We ordered two types of ravioli (the egg yolk with truffle was very good in particular), as well as some drinks and the salmon crudo.

The salmon was tasty, and we could tell it was really good olive oil used. It lacked texture, so some bread or crostinis would have paired nicely.

The ravioli tasted similar to the other location, which is excellent. Can't go wrong with the pasta dishes from this chain!

Service was the main issue here. It was incredibly slow and fairly unapologetic. There was "miscommunication" with our order, and we had to watch as tables seated after us got their food first. We were told multiple times that the food would be "just another minute". Spoiler: it was not just another minute. We waited over an hour from when we were seated before getting our entrees, which really soured the experience. No real apologies or discounts or amendments, which I wasn't expecting but it would have been a nice gesture considering the huge wait.

Overall the food was good, but due to service issues and ambiance I'd visit other branches rather than this one.

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By Margo Sabbah on May 11, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Came here for lunch and it was amazing! Service was 10/10, food was amazing, and the overall atmosphere was nice. Our server was attentive and sweet. The manager was very kind and came to speak with us to ensure everything was great. I can’t want for their patio to open!

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By Kevin Tuazon on May 9, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

We went here for their lunch specials. I wish my expectations were met but everything they served was just too salty. From the dips to the breading to the pasta. If I ever come back I'll request for half the salt they use.

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By Gio on May 3, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Have been to their harbord location many times to celebrate a number of special occasions, including on New Year’s Eve, and decided to check out their new Bloor location for a change. Same wonderful quality that lives up to the Piano Piano standard. Especially recommend their happy hour and lunch specials.

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By Mel Motz on April 19, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

loved it - had the egg ravioli and holy moly it’s rich. the bread is amazing. lovely rosemary negroni. great service from ziana! highly recommend, make a reso, and eat to your hearts content!

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By Ting Fang Wang on March 8, 2025 Verified by Google Piano Piano Restaurant

Celebrated my belated birthday here with close friends and had a lovely dining experience. The food was solid, and everything was well-executed. The pizza is a must-order, and the caviar on a donut is an interesting combination. For dessert, I highly recommend the carrot cake—it has a cool presentation and makes for a satisfying finish. You can’t go wrong with Piano Piano!

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