Assaggini
Spiducci D'Agnello
Fresh, Ontario Lamb skewers, gremolada
Fresh Housemade Focaccia
Olive oil, Maldon salt
Friggitelli Peppers
Charred Sardinian-spiced peppers, lemon zest
Arancini Siciliani
Crispy rice balls, filled with mozzarella, peas, 'ragu di carne'
Polpettine
Handmade veal/pork/beef meatballs, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato 'sugo', grilled focaccia
Pizzetta 'Mortadella E Burratina'
Rosemary focaccina, pistachio mortadella, baby burratina, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Insalate
Verde Mista
Lola rossa, castelfranco verde, radicchio, watercress, endive, honey-shallot vinaigrette
Caesar Leo
Crisp romaine, double-smoked bacon, grated grana, corn, garlic-ciabatta croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Cavolo, Cavoletti E Lenticchie
Chopped black kale & brussel 'slaw', toasted almond, dried cranberry, gala apple & anjou pear, crispy lentil, maple-pommery vinaigrette
Rucola E Funghi
Warm Oyster & pickled honey mushrooms, toasted almond, parmigiano, sherry vinaigrette
Panzanella
Assorted roma and cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shallot, 'pane vecchio', white balsamic, finished with fresh 'stracciatella'
Antipasti
Bruschettone
Fresh tomato bruschetta pizza (with light mozzarella), garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil
Carpaccio Di Manzo
AAA Canadian beef tenderloin, 'bagna cauda', lemon, capers, fresh parsley, white anchovy
Calamari Fritto
Crispy, dry-rub calamari, 'quattro stagioni' sauce
Polipo E Patate
Char-grilled Moroccan octopus, crispy new potato, Taggiasca olive, caper, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Burrata E Piselli
Fresh, creamy burrata, sweet peas, mint, shallot, honey-lemon vinaigrette, 'Croccantini Di Pane'
Salumi E Formaggi
Premium Italian Charcuterie & craft Italian cheese selections with classic accoutrements
Pizza - L'Istituzione: Classic Preparation
Regina
Fior di latte, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
Gustosa
Fior di latte, roasted crushed garlic, basil, 'pomodoro cotto', pecorino romano
Tesis
White anchovy, black olive, onion, caper, oregano, tomato sauce
L'Americana
Fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper, tomato sauce
Ruliano
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, mushroom, tomato sauce
Poggionino
Goat cheese, sun-dried tomato, artichoke, fresh arugula, tomato sauce
Quattro Stelle
Fresh mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, black olive, prosciutto cotto, tomato sauce
Caura
Fresh mozzarella, hot sopressata, onion, black olive, 'peperoncino nodino', tomato sauce
Pizza - Le Bianche: White Pizza
Avezzano
Fior di latte, smashed potato, ground Italian sausage, rosemary (with light mozzarella)
Borgoricco
Pulled fresh burrata, slivered marinated zucchini, charred cherry tomato, torn basil, olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Zocco
'Quattro formaggi' - fior di latte, scamorza, fontina, creamy gorgonzola, sauteed mushroom, 'tiro di pomodoro cotto'
Pizza - IL Creativo: Chef's Creations
Barrua
Gorgonzola, pear, walnut, honey (with light mozzarella)
Oltraggioso
Fresh Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, spiced and scorched pineapple, basil, spicy green chili oil, tomato sauce
Monterotondo
Creamy gorgonzola, speck, shaved almond, roasted garlic, truffle oil (with light mozzarella)
Ca' Dominin
Pancetta, corn, wild mushroom, truffle oil, roast garlic 'crema' (with light mozzarella)
Milazzo
Fresh Mozzarella, mascarpone, shaved cantaloupe, prosciutto crudo, torn basil
Madunnio
Pulled burrata, Italian sausage, rapini, 'peperoncino nodino' (with light mozzarella)
Burratina
Pulled burrata, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, torn basil, olive oil
Calzone
Batar
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, black olives, mushroom, topped with tomato sauce
Delia
Goat cheese, eggplant, roasted red pepper, pesto, olive oil (with light mozzarella)
Etna
Parmigiano-crusted, smoked mozzarella, spicy n'duja, pepperoni, red onion with tomato sauce
Pasta
Tonnarelli
Nodo 'Spaghetti & Meatballs', Homemade San Marzano D.O.P. tomato 'sugo', baby meatballs, torn basil, extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni Trinacria
Garlic-blitzed cherry tomato and zucchini, basil, smoked mozzarella, finished with fresh arugula, shaved ricotta salata
Rigatoni Bolognese
Slow-cooked veal/pork/beef ragu, grana padano
Pappardelle Al Funghi
Rich wild mushroom ragu, parmigiano
Garganelli Cavolfiore Gratinato
Grana-padano-fontina-breadcrumb-crusted cauliflower 'cremoso', green peas, fresh Italian parsley
Orecchiette Rapini E Salsiccia
Homemade Italian sausage, garlic rapini, chilis, mascarpone
Papperdelle Ragu D'Anatra
Slow-roast, seven-spice 'rougie' duck ragu, parmigiano, crispy sage
Ravioli Mascarpone E Parmigiano
Handmade, confit tomato, wilted basil, garlic, shaved parmigiano
Gnocchi (New School) Crema Tartufata Funghi E Mais
Homemade, pan-seared potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, corn, truffle-garlic 'crema', padano, diced tri-colour peppers
Linguine Adriatico
Prawn, mussel, clam, extra virgin olive oil, roasted crushed garlic, basil, 'pomodoro cotto'
Secondi
Pollo Al Mattone
Sumptuous, deboned, pan-roasted half-chicken, crispy new potato, sauteed brussels, garlic rapini, natural jus
Spigola Mediterranea
Flaky, European white bass filet (deboned), fregola, garlic rapini, taggiasca olive, fennel 'insalatina', lemon citronette
Brasato Di Manzo
Succulent, slow-braised beef cheek over rich parmigiano-reggiano risotto, creamy gorgonzola, red wine 'demi'
Nodo Burger
Stacked AAA Prime beef patties, creamy fontina, caramlized onion, sundried-tomato 'salsa', fresh arugula, balsamic-basil-oil, toasted soft bun with precorino 'patate crocante'
Contorni
Garlic Rapini
Blackened Brussels, Maple-Cider
Patate crocante, grated pecorino romano, rosemary